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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.05.28 Council Minutes MINUTES City Council Workshop Meeting 7:00 PM - Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & GoToWebinar CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by David Milne, Mayor Pro-Tem. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: David Milne, Blanche Barajas, Melissa Blasdel, Charles Grimm, Peter Harpster, and Leo Perales Councilmembers attending remotely:None Councilmembers absent: Pete Serrano Staff present: Adam Lincoln, City Manager; Angela Pashon, Assistant City Manager; Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Jacob Gonzalez, Community & Economic Development Director; Jesse Rice, Parks & Recreation Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; Maria Serra, Public Works Director; and Krystle Shanks, Deputy City Clerk The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Mr. Perales attended the Memorial Day Service at City View Cemetery and attended a presentation for the Emergency 9-1-1 Management Communications proposed tax levy. Mr. Harpster attended the TRIDEC Board Meeting and a Tri-Cities Workforce roundtable. Mr. Grimm attended the Memorial Day Service at City View Cemetery and attended the Pasco Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee meeting. Ms. Barajas thanked City of Pasco volunteers who were celebrated at the Volunteer Banquet and stated that there are more volunteer opportunities available. She Page 1 of 6 discussed the COPA (Colima Pasco Friendship Agreement) delegation meeting regarding the upcoming delegation visit and events. Mr. Milne attended the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce meeting, the Memorial Day Service at City View Cemetery and the COPA delegation meeting. He noted that Ms. Blasdel presented a proclamation at the Volunteer Banquet. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Resolution - Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office Community Outdoor Athletic Facilities Grant Mr. Rice reported on the Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office Community Outdoor Athletic Facilities Grant, that would authorize the City to apply for the second round of grants for the renovations of the Memorial Park baseball and softball fields. This item will return for Council approval. Resolutions - Approval for Applications to Public Works Board for Pre- Construction and Construction Funding for Butterfield WTP Improvements and Reservoir Zone 2 Ms. Serra reported on the approval from Council to submit two applications to the Public Works Board for pre-construction funding for Butterfield Water Treatment Plant Improvements and Reservoir Zone 2. This item will return for Council approval. Resolution - Project Acceptance for 4th Avenue Water Meter Replacement Project Ms. Serra reported on the acceptance of work performed by the contractor for the 4th Avenue Water Meter Replacement project. This item will return for Council approval. Resolution - Project Acceptance for East Urban Growth Area (UGA) Expansion Sewer Local Improvement District No. 152 Phase 1 Project Ms. Serra presented on the acceptance of work performed by the contractor for the East Urban Growth Area (UGA) Expansion Sewer Local Improvement District No. 152, Phase 1 project. This item will return for Council approval. 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Plan Mr. Gonzalez presented on the proposed 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program under RCW 35.77.101, requiring annual approval of a comprehensive transportation program for the ensuing six years, that is: (1) Consistent with comprehensive plan(s), (2) Includes bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The deadline for approval is July 1, 2024 and must be filed with the secretary of transportation within 30 days of adoption. Page 2 of 6 Ms. Serra discussed projects that were completed or in the process of completion n 2024, some that were removed and proposed projects. She shared with Council the list of projects. Council and staff discussion included the following:  Project list with development stages and how the projects were prioritized  Upcoming Public Outreach Open Houses - June 5th at Cafe Con Arte, June 6th at Kurtzman Park and June 11th at Delta High School  Communication and advertising of the open houses for community engagement  Criteria for determining projects and grant funding  Partnership with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on specific projects  Determination of costs to the City versus developer for improvements There will be two public hearings to be held at upcoming City Council meetings for this item prior to approval. Interim Development Ordinance Mr. Gonzalez presented on the Interim Development Ordinance (IDO), which is in response to feedback on enhancing flexibility for development, streamlining the development review process, encouraging investment and housing production and aligning with adopted plans. The purpose of the IDO is to address and revise identified barriers to development while more permanent solutions are developed or studied and pilot new ideas. The IDO addresses previously identified and current challenges for applicants and developers, and can be implemented with limited changes to applicable PMC and related standards/processes. Proposed ordinance components included:  Revised Traffic Impact Analysis Standards and Criteria  Flexible Density Standards  Exemptions for Minimum Lot Size  Flexibility for Off-Street Parking Requirements  Provide Concurrent Land Use / Civil Plan Review Council and staff discussed the added flexibility the IDO would provide stakeholders, and the anticipated schedule, as well as future input, such as, workshop opportunities with Councilmembers and/or stakeholders. Mr. Perales stated that he would like to see more proposed in the IDO, such as, fees, connection waivers and multi-family tax credits. Mr. Harpster asked about the risk of setting precedence due to the temporary nature of the ordinance and also was in favor of holding stakeholder workshops. Page 3 of 6 Mr. Gonzalez responded that a timeframe would be set on the interim ordinance and staff could provide frequent reports on performance measures back to Council. Presentation of 2024-2025 City Council Goals and City Manager Workplan Mr. Lincoln presented on the 2024-2025 City Council Goals and City Manager Workplan, with the following priorities:  Quality of Life  Financial Sustainability  Community Transportation Network  Community Safety  Economic Vitality  City Identity Mr. Lincoln noted that specific projects are identified under the priorities, and requested Council input. Council had input on public bathrooms in downtown Pasco, vandalism to bathrooms, crime prevention, the bulleted format of the goals and workplan, finances, water rights, traffic, customer service and the licensing process. Mr. Lincoln noted that continual feedback from Councilmembers in the form of emails to the City Manager is effective in helping make sure the City is on the right path. Council was in favor of bring this item back for additional discussion as well as holding another Council Retreat. Thomas Granbois, Pasco resident, commented on the Council Goals and Workplan, discussing lighting, sprinkler systems and safety. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION Ms. Serra announced the ramp opening at the Broadmoor Inter-change scheduled for the next week, though the project will not be complete. She also discussed the process of project acceptances and asked Council how they preferred to have these items brought forward. Mr. Milne responded that he was in favor of project acceptances moving more quickly as Council would already be aware of the projects. Mr. Perales asked about the status of the ordinance for water rights. Mr. Lincoln responded that it was scheduled for the June 3rd Council Meeting. Page 4 of 6 Mr. Grimm asked for an update on the Sylvester Corridor project. Ms. Serra provided a timeline and addressed some of the concerns, stating that staff has meet with residents and have been working on driveway access. Mr. Harpster discussed an email sent to Councilmembers regarding the Bezos Academy, who were requesting to present at Council. Mr. Perales stated he was interested in hearing from the Bezos Academy. Mr. Harpster discussed another email sent to Councilmembers regarding Council Rules and Decorum. Mr. Ferguson provided more information about Council Rules and Decorum, offering different options on how to proceed. Mr. Grimm was in favor of further discussion on Council Rules and Decorum, as well as hearing from Bezos Academy. Ms. Barajas recommended discussing the Council Rules and Decorum at a Council Retreat. RECESS Mayor Pro Tem Milne called a five minutes recess at 9:06 PM. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:11 PM for 40 minutes returning at 9:51 PM to discuss with legal counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, City Attorney, Public Works Director, Finance Director and external legal counsel Attorney Steve Dijulio; and for consideration of site selection or acquisition of real estate purchase or lease if likelihood that disclosure would increase price per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, City Attorney, Public Works Director and Finance Director. At 9:51 PM Mayor Pro Tem Milne announced that the Executive Session would continue for another 10 minutes. At 10:01 PM Mayor Pro Tem Milne announced that the Executive Session would continue for another 5 minutes. Mayor Serrano called the meeting back to order at 10:07 PM. ADJOURNMENT Page 5 of 6 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:07 PM. PASSED and APPROVED on _______________________. APPROVED: ATTEST: Pete Serrano, Mayor Krystle Shanks, Deputy City Clerk Page 6 of 6 June 3, 3024