HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.05.01 Council Special Meeting Packet
AGENDA
City Council Special Meeting
2:00 PM - Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
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2. CALL TO ORDER
3. ROLL CALL
(a) Pledge of Allegiance
4. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO
3 - 6 (a) Public Hearing and Resolution No. 4445 - Substantial
Amendments to 2021-2024 Annual Action Work Plans
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 4445, amending the
Program Years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Community
Development Block Grant allocations and Annual Action Work Plan to
reallocate funds.
5. ADJOURNMENT
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6. ADDITIONAL NOTES
(a) (RC) Roll Call Vote Required
* Item not previously discussed
Q Quasi-Judicial Matter
MF# “Master File #....”
7 - 8 (b) Adopted Council Goals (Reference Only)
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 24, 2024
TO: Adam Lincoln, City Manager City Council Special
Meeting: 5/1/24
FROM: Jacob Gonzalez, Director
Community & Economic Development
SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Resolution No. 4445 - Substantial Amendments to
2021-2024 Annual Action Work Plans
I. REFERENCE(S):
Resolution 4445 Substantial Amendments to 2021-2024 Annual Action Work
Plans
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 4445, amending the Program
Years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Community Development Block Grant
allocations and Annual Action Work Plan to reallocate funds.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
None
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
The construction of the Lewis Street Overpass project started in August 2021.
The project creates a much needed transportation link connecting several
Pasco will project The District. Cental the to neighborhoods Business
establishes a recognizable gateway in Pasco for visitors into Downtown Pasco,
and improves ensures safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists, and it
accessibility for all residents. Moreover, the project facilitates faster and direct
connections between west and east Pasco for freight, emergency services, and
transit vehicles. The overpass project received funding from federal, state, and
local resources.
As part of the project's construction, a temporary closure along West Lewis
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Street, extending from North Oregon Avenue to North 2nd Avenue was
neccessary. The closure of West Lewis Street caused distruptions to local
business, in particular, those with frontage and direct access to Lewis.
With direction from City Council, and as a response to challenges faced by
small businesses due to the construction, staff has created the Small Business
Microenterprise Grant Program. This program aims to preserve jobs and
support local businesses by providing loans for emergency assistance to cover
operating The closure. by affected the qualified for expenses applicants
program provides a gap in financing caused by the construction closure and is
focused on sustaining economic opportunities for eligible applicants. This
program is funded through Pasco's Community Development Block Program
program. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federally
funded program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD).
V. DISCUSSION:
To facilitate the reallocation of funds from previous fiscal years, a substantial
amendment must be made to the Annual Action Plans covering the program
years is to intended $370,000, proposed reallocation The 2021-2024. of
provide financial assistance to businesses impacted by closures. Eligible
businesses may receive up to $15,000, with the precise amount determined
based on their reported financial losses.The funds for reallocation will be pulled
from the awarded amounts to the Lewis Street 2nd - 5th Avenue corridor
project.
Througout this effort, city staff have increased communications to downtown
and nearby affected businesses including particpating in several workshops
and meetings. City staff have also coordinated the application program with the
staff from the the Washington Small Business Development Center. Several
community groups, including the Latin Business Association have led and
assisted with this effort.
Information about the relief program can be found on the city website:
https://www.pasco-wa.gov/1549/Lewis-Street-Overpass-Construction-Stree
This item has been discussed at several prior City Council meetings, including
a report to the Pasco Planning Commission in March 2024. A Special Planning
Commission Public Hearing meeting was conducted on April 30, 2024 to
consider a recommendation to the City Council.
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Resolution – 2024 Amending Program Years 2021-2024 Annual Action Work Plans - 1
RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE PROGRAM YEARS 2021, 2022, 2023, AND 2024
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATIONS AND
ANNUAL ACTION WORK PLAN TO REALLOCATE FUNDS; AND
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
AGREEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FIVE-YEAR
CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND PLAN SUPPLEMENTS.
WHEREAS, City of Pasco (City) Council approved Resolution No. 3977 for the Program
Year 2021, Resolution No. 4087 for Program Year 2022, Resolution No. 4245 for Program Year
2023, and Resolution No. 4395 for Program Year 2024 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Annual Action Work Plans from entitlement funds; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to reallocate funds from the Lewis Street (2nd Avenue -
5th Avenue) activity for Program Years 2021 through 2024 in the Amount of $370,000 to assist
businesses being impacted by the Lewis Street Overpass Construction Street Closure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the Pasco City Council hereby amends the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Annual Work
Plan as follows:
2021 Annual Action Plan Funds $ 83,489.32
2022 Annual Action Plan Funds $186,036.68
2023 Annual Action Plan Funds $ 50,474.00
2024 Annual Action Plan Funds $ 50,000.00
Total Reallocation: $370,000.00
Be It Further Resolved, that the above amounts totaling $370,000.00 will be reallocated
from the Lewis Street (2nd Avenue - 5th Avenue) activity to the new activity of 2024 Small Business
Relief Program.
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager or authorized designee is authorized to
execute all agreements in accordance with the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action
Plan Supplements previously approved by Council; and to make minor substantive changes as
necessary to execute the agreements.
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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Resolution – 2024 Amending Program Years 2021-2024 Annual Action Work Plans - 2
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this ___ day of _____,
2024.
_____________________________
Pete Serrano
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys
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QUALITY OF LIFE
Promote a high-quality of life through quality programs, services and appropriate investment and re-
investment in community infrastructure including, but not limited to:
• Completion of Transportation System Master Plan and design standard updates to promote greater
neighborhood cohesion in new and re-developed neighborhoods through design elements, e.g.;
connectivity, walkability, aesthetics, sustainability, and community gathering spaces.
• Completion of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and development of an implementation
strategy to enhance such services equitably across the community. • Completion of the Housing Action and Implementation Plan with a focus on a variety of housing to address
the needs of the growing population.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Enhance the long-term viability, value, and service levels of services and programs, including, but not
limited to:
• Adopting policies and strategic investment standards to assure consistency of long-range planning to include
update of impact fees, area fees to specific infrastructure, and SEPA mitigation measures related to new
development, e.g.; schools, traffic, parks, and fire.
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
Promote a highly functional multi-modal transportation system including, but not limited to:
• Application of the adopted Transportation System Master Plan including development of policies, regulations,
programs, and projects that provide for greater connectivity, strategic investment, mobility, multi -modal
systems, accessibility, efficiency, and safety.
COMMUNITY SAFETY
Promote proactive approaches for the strategic investment of infrastructure, staffing, and equipment
including, but not limited to:
• Adoption and develop implementation strategies for Comprehensive Fire Master Plan aimed at maintaining the
current Washington State Rating Bureau Class 3 community rating.
• Collaboration with regional partners to influence strategies to reduce incidences of homeless by leveraging
existing resources such as the newly implemented 0.1% mental health sales tax, use of resource navigator
programs, and other efforts. • Development of an implementation strategy for the Comprehensive Police Master Plan to support future service
levels of the department to assure sustainability, public safety, officer safety, crime control, and compliance
with legislative mandates.
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Promote and encourage economic vitality including, but not limited to:
• Implementation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan through related actions including zoning code changes,
phased sign code update, and development regulations and standards.
• Completion of Area Master Plans and environmental analysis complementing the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan such as Downtown and Broadmoor Master Plans.
• Development of an Economic Development Plan, including revitalization efforts.
COMMUNITY IDENTITY
Identify opportunities to enhance community identity, cohesion, and image including, but not limited to:
• Development of a Community Engagement Plan to evaluate strategies, technologies, and other opportunities
to further inclusivity, community engagement, and inter-agency and constituent coordination efforts.
• Support of the Arts and Culture Commission in promoting unity and the celebration of diversity through art
and culture programs, recognition of significant events or occurrences, and participation/sponsorship of events
within the community.
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CALIDAD DE VIDA
Promover una calidad de vida alta a través de programas de calidad, servicios, inversiones y reinversiones
apropiadas en la infraestructura de la comunidad incluyendo, pero no limitado a:
• Terminar el Plan de Transportación para promover más cohesión entre nuestras vecindades actuales y re-desarrolladas
a través de elementos de diseño, p.ej. conectividad, transitabilidad, sostenibilidad estética, y espacios para reuniones
comunitarias.
• Terminar el Plan de los Parques, la Recreación, y los Espacios Vacíos y el desarrollo de una estrategia de
implementación para mejorar tales servicios justamente a lo largo de la comunidad.
• Terminar el Plan de Acción e Implementación de Viviendas con un enfoque en una variedad de viviendas para tratar las
necesidades del aumento en la población.
SOSTENIBIILIDAD FINANCIERA
Mejorar la viabilidad a largo plazo, el valor, y los niveles de los servicios y los programas, incluyendo, pero no
limitado a:
• Adoptar las políticas y los estándares de inversión estratégica para asegurar consistencia en la planificación a largo
plazo para incluir la actualización de las tarifas de impacto, las tarifas en áreas de infraestructura específica, y las
medidas de mitigación SEPA relacionadas con el nuevo desarrollo, p.ej. escuelas, tráfico, parques, e incendios.
RED DE TRANSPORTACION COMUNITARIA
Promover un sistema de transportación multimodal en alta operación incluyendo, pero no limitado a:
• Aplicar el Plan de Transportación que fue adoptado, incluyendo el desarrollo de las políticas, las reglas, los programas,
y los proyectos que proporcionan más conectividad, inversión estratégica, movilidad, sistemas multimodales,
accesibilidad, eficiencia, y seguridad.
SEGURIDAD COMUNITARIA
Promover métodos proactivos para la inversión estratégica en la infraestructura, el personal, y el equipo
incluyendo, pero no limitado a:
• Adoptar y desarrollar estrategias de implementación para el Plan Comprehensivo para Incendios. Con el propósito de
mantener la clasificación comunitaria actual en la tercera Clase del Departamento de Clasificación del Estado de
Washington.
• Colaborar con socios regionales para influenciar estrategias que reduzcan los incidentes de personas sin hogar al
hacer uso de los recursos actuales como el impuesto de ventas de 0.1% implementado recientemente para la salud
mental, el uso de programas para navegar los recursos, y otros esfuerzos.
• Desarrollar una estrategia de implementación para el Plan Comprehensivo de la Policía para apoyar los niveles futuros
de servicio del departamento para asegurar la sostenibilidad, la seguridad pública, la seguridad de los policías, el
control de crímenes, y el cumplimiento con los mandatos legislativos.
VITALIDAD ECONOMICA
Promover y fomentar vitalidad económica incluyendo, pero no limitado a:
• Implementar el Plan Comprehensivo del Uso de Terreno a través de acciones relacionadas, incluyendo cambios de los
códigos de zonificación, actualización en las etapas de los códigos de las señales, y el desarrollo de las reglas y los
estándares.
• Terminar los Planes de las Áreas y un análisis ambiental el cual complementa al plan integral de uso de la tierra como a
los Planes del Centro y de Broadmoor.
• Desarrollar un Plan de Desarrollo Económico, el cual incluya esfuerzos de revitalización.
IDENTIDAD COMUNITARIA
Identificar oportunidades para mejorar la identidad comunitaria, la cohesión, y la imagen incluyendo, pero no
limitado a:
• Desarrollar un Plan de Participación de la Comunidad para evaluar las estrategias, las tecnologías, y otras
oportunidades para promover la inclusividad, la participación de la comunidad, y los esfuerzos interdepartamentales y de
coordinación de los constituyentes.
• Apoyar a la Comisión de las Artes y Cultura al promover la unidad y la celebración de la diversidad a través de
programas de arte y cultura, reconocer eventos o acontecimientos significantes, y participar/patrocinar eventos dentro
de la comunidad.
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