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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022.11.21 Council Minutes Li�y�� �� �� 1�N�1ti 11 I F1�.,rC(�11 MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, November 21, 2022 City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Blanche Barajas, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Irving Brown, Joseph Campos, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano Councilmembers absent: None Staff present: Adam Lincoln, Interim City Manager; Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and Debby Barham, City Clerk. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned into Executive Session at 7:04 PM for 15 minutes to discuss with legal counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) with the Interim City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and the City Attorney. Mr. Serrano recused himself from the Executive Session and remained in Council Chambers. At 7:20 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue for another 20 minutes. Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 7:41 PM. Page 1 of 8 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Meeting Minutes for November 7th and 14th To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting held on November 7, 2022 and Special Meeting & Regular Workshop held on November 14, 2022. Bills and Communications - To approve claims in the total amount of $4,587,824.46 and bad debt write-ofF for Utility Billing, Ambulance, Cemetery, General Accounts, Miscellaneous Accounts, and Municipal Court (non- criminal, criminal, and parking) accounts receivable in the total amount of $262,905.15 and, of that amount, authorize $247,420.00 to be turned over for collection. To approve claims in the total amount of $4,587,824.46 ($3,902,792.39 in Check Nos. 252027-252292; $668,409.61 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 838214-838219, 838221; $39,357.37 in Check Nos. 54170-54192; $982,771.58 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30182375-30182943). To approve bad debt write-off for Utility Billing, Ambulance, Cemetery, General Accounts, Miscellaneous Accounts, and Municipal Court (non-criminal, criminal, and parking) accounts receivable in the total amount of $262,905.15 and, of that amount, authorize $247,420.00 to be turned over for collection. Resolution No. 4273 - Basin Disposal Inc. 2023 Proposed Rate Increase To approve Resolution No. 4273, approving a rate increase for solid waste collections and disposal services by Basin Disposal, Inc. Resolution No. 4274 - Bid Award for Fire Station No. 85 Construction To approve Resolution No. 4274, awarding Bid No. 21199-B, for the Fire Station No. 85 construction with G2 Commercial Construction Inc, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents and allowing all necessary budget adjustments. Resolution No. 4275 -Amendment No. 3 to Interlocal Agreement with Port of Pasco for Argent Road Project To approve Resolution No. 4275, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 for the Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Pasco relating to the Argent Road Project. Page 2 of 8 Resolution No. 4276 -Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with PBS Engineering for Broadmoor TIF Design Services To approve Resolution No. 4276, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with PBS Engineering & Environmental, Inc. for the Broadmoor Tax Increment Funding and Interchange Project. Resolution No. 4277 -Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for Butterfield Facility Plan To approve Resolution No. 4277, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for the Butterfield Water Treatment Plant Facility Plan Project. Resolution No. 4278 - Change Order Approval for Lewis Street Overpass Project To approve Resolution No. 4278, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Change Orders Nos. 8-11 to the construction contract with Cascade Bridge, LLC. for the Lewis Street Overpass Project. Planning Commission Appointments of Rosa Torres and Mitchell �Moffitt To confirm the Mayor's appointments of Rosa Torres to Position No. 1 and Mitchell Moffitt to Position No. 2 on the Planning Commission with the terms expiring on February 2, 2028. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Serrano to approve the Consent Agenda as read. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano VISITORS -OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS David Morgan, Pasco and Spokane, WA resident, expressed concern about racist comments from David Cortinas at the November 7th Council meeting. Leo Perales, Pasco resident, expressed concern about the Downtown Pasco Development Authority and the loss of$79K during the 2022 Cinco de Mayo event. Davis Cortinas, Pasco resident and Latino Business Association (LBA) member, commented on his previous statements regarding the appointment of Irving Brown and apologized to Mr. Brown stating that his comments were not racist. Page 3 of 8 Steve and Shirley Simmons, Simmons Management, stated that they have taken over the management contract for the HAPO Center through the end of the year and hope to continue the contract through 2024. They were seeking Council's support for this contract. Leonard Dietrich, Pasco resident, expressed concern about the racist comments stated during the P�ublic Comment period of the November 7th Council meeting. He afso expressed appreciation to Council for selecting the best candidate for the position of Councilmember from Council District No. 3 based on the qualifications of all the candidates. Martin Valdez, Pasco resident, expressed concern about the racist comments provided at the November 7th Council meeting. He expressed support for Council process for appointing a Councilmember, as well as the appointment of Mr. Brown. Nikki Torres, Pasco resident, expressed appreciation to all of Council for serving the community as a Councilmembers for Pasco and ended with a Happy Thanksgiving to all. Gabriel Portugal, Pasco resident, expressed support for the appointment of Councilmember Brown and commented about his relationship with David Cortinas. Maria Giarez, Pasco resident, commented about DPDA, Cinco de Mayo Event and David Cortinas dealings within the community. Jose Iniguez, DPDA Board Member, expressed thanks to Mr. Brown for speaking up at the November 14th Council meeting in response to Mr. Cortinas comments from November 7th. He also commented on David Cortinas dealings within the community. Thomas Granbois, Pasco resident and DPDA Board Member, commented on the process for appointing an individual to Council. He expressed support for the appointment of Councilmember Brown and commented on the apology David Cortinas provided to Mr. Brown Kyle Grimes, Pasco resident and DPDA Board Member, expressed appreciation to Councilmember Brown as he represents her Council Voting District. She also commented on DPDA, which is not-for-profit organization John Kennedy, Pasco resident, concurred with the other individuals regarding their comments regarding Councilmember Brown and expressed appreciation to Mr. Brown for his service to Pasco. Mr. Brown expressed thanks to the City residents and for Council, as he considers Council his support group. He read a written statement regarding his stance on this situation. He confirmed that the conversation should center on unity and on the process of Council appointment. It should not bring race or individuals within the comments such as were provided on November 7th. He confirmed that he met with Mr. Cortinas a during Page4of8 a private one-on-one meeting and ended his comments with a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Mr. Milne expressed support for Mr. Brown and his appointment to the Council. He also commented on the following events he attended: the Downtown Pasco Master Plan Open House; the COPA meeting; the Walmart grand reopening; the Special Olympics opening event and the Police ride-along. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney also commented on the Downtown Pasco Master Plan Open House. He also attended recent the Pasco Public Facilities District Board Meeting and the DPDA Board meeting. Mayor Barajas also commented on the Downtown Pasco Master Plan and attended the same meetings with Mr. Milne. She commented about Jose Iniguez and a set of musical instruments that sent to Colima, Mexico. She asked staff to schedule a photo opportunity for COPA Friendship Agreement. Lastly, she commented on the recent Cops and Kids event. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO Second Public Hearing for Ordinances Nos. 4619 &4620 Related to Proposed 2023-2024 Operating & Capital Projects Budgets Ms. Buckley introduced a brief report regarding the additional staff positions requested in the 2023-2024 Biennial Budgets and provided a presentation with the details of the staff positions. Council and staff held a brief question and answer period regarding the proposed budgets and an explanation of the prioritization of the additional staff positions. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed Ordinances Nos. 4619&4620 Related to Proposed 2023-2024 Operating &Capital Projects Budgets. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing closed. Council concurred and asked that the Ordinances Nos. 4619 & 4620 Related to Proposed 2023-2024 Operating & Capital Projects Budgets be brought back at the November 28th Special Meeting for final action. Page 5 of 8 Public Hearing&Ordinance No.4621 -Right-of-Way Vacation at Court&R�ad 68 (VAC 2022-008) Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed vacation. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed right-of- way vacation at Court & Road 68. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing closed. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach to adopt Ordinance No. 4621, vacating a portion of right-of-way lying north of the centerline of West Court Street and west of the centerline of Road 68, and further, authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS Resolution No. 4271 - Purchase and Sale Agreement for Real Property (Stahl ROV1� Mr. Ratkai provided a brief report on the proposed purchase and sale agreement. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Campos to approve Resolution No. 4271, authorizing the purchase of real property located at 4050 East A Street Pasco, Washington, for future right-of-way. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano Ordinances Nos. 4623 &4624 -Administrative/Professional and Management - Wage and Salary Plans Mr. Lincoln introduced the 2023 wage and salary plans and Ms. Buckley provided a brief overview of the details of the 2023 wage and salary plans. Mr. Lincoln noted that this group is not represented by a bargaining unit and this is the time for staff to provide updates. Council discussed the COLA on a regional and national level. Page 6 of 8 MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne to adopt Ordinance No. 4623, providing for certain adjustments in the Administrative/Professional, Exempt and Non-Exempt wage plan beginning January 8, 2023 (1st full pay period of 2023) and, further, authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach to adopt Ordinance No. 4624, providing for certain adjustments in the Management salary plan beginning January 8, 2023 (1 st full pay period of 2023) and, further, authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano Resolution No 4279 - Bid Award for the Well Capacity Upgrades Mr. Worley introduced Deputy Public Works Director for Engineering Serra who provided a brief report on the proposed bid award for the Well Capacity Upgrades project. MOTION: Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Campos to approve Resolution No. 4279, awarding Bid No. 21222 for the Well Capacity Upgrades project to Carpenter Drilling LLC of Benton City, WA, Washington, and further, authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the contract documents and allowing all necessary budget adjustments. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano UNFINISHED BUSINESS Update -Amending Council Voting Districts, Based on Redistricting Plan Mr. Ferguson provided a brief update regarding amending the Council Voting Districts based on the Redistricting Plan. He confirmed that the review of the map Page7of8 did indicate some inconsistences and the updated map will be presented to Council at the November 28, 2022 Special Meeting. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION Mr. Campos asked it there will be a HAPO Center Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 22nd. Mr. Lincoln stated that a call to Franklin County about the meeting was made and that staff was waiting for a response. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney stated that no meeting is scheduled for this week. He recommended that he and Mr. Campos meet with newly appointed community member to the HAPO Center Advisory Committee Mr. Perales to discuss the committee together. Mayor Barajas commented on the meeting and stated that the City of Pasco has been growing with the influx of population, she noted that Pasco is a welcoming city and an all inclusive city. She invited all to work together and get along for the greater good. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:43 PM for 15 minutes to discuss with legal counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and collective bargaining unit negotiations per RCW 42.30.140(4)(a) with the Interim City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and the City Attorney. Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 9:58 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:58 PM. PASSED and APPROVED this 5�day of rn , 20Z�. APPROVED: ATTEST: Blanche Barajas, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 8 of 8