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Home My WebLink About2018.06.18 Council Minutes MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, — Saul Martinez, David Milne, and Matt Watkins. Excused: Pete Serrano. Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; Rick White, Community&Economic Development Director;Richa Sigdel,Finance Director; Dan Dotta, Interim Administrative & Community Services Director; Bob Metzger, Police Chief; Ed Dunbar, Deputy Fire Chief; Dan Ford, City Engineer; Mary Heather Ames, Senior Engineer; Michael Morales, Deputy Community& Economic Development Director; and Dave McDonald, City Planner. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council dated June 4, 2018. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of$4,554,020.94($1,617,379.77 in Check Nos. 222766-222995; $750,884.43 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 821027, 821031- 821045; $42,790.48 in Check Nos. 51728-51790; $729,200.84 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30121346-30121872; $1,413,765.42 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 479-492). 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$277,318.02 and, of that amount, authorize $221,141.38 to be turned over for collection. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Presentation of Proclamation for All-America City Award Days Mayor Watkins presented a Proclamation to the "Pasco All-America City Delegation", proclaiming June 22 - 24, 2018 "All-America City Awards Days." Specialized Spanish Language Training for Law Enforcement — Presented by Bob Metzger, Police Chief Council and staff discussed. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18, 2018 VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Gabriel Portugal - sits on the Advisory Committee and the Chief was not clear about who was going to be used for the language training. Al Yenney, 936 N. Beech - member of the Pasco Kiwanis Club and we donated $500.00 to the All-America City campaign. Felix Vargas, 900 N. Road 64 - Agrees with Mr. Portugal. There are other organizations in the U.S. that do this training without using the Border Patrol. If there is anything further to do involving the Border Patrol, it should go through City Council. Philippa Sonnichson, 747 Meadows Dr. South, Richland - Commend the Pasco Police. Wise for officers to learn Spanish. Also, commented on Department of Homeland Security activities. Jeffrey Robinson - LGBTQ Community History Month in June. Time to think about how far we've come. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Mr. Maloney attended the Public Market Board Meeting. There is an online survey regarding the location of a public market and features. Also, attended the Regional PFD Meeting. There is large interest in big projects and working together as a group. Mayor Watkins attended the Leadership Tri-Cities Class No.23 Graduation. Mr. Maloney received Alumnus of the Year. Mr. Martinez commented he was an alumni of Class No. 15. Encouraged everyone's involvement with the Regional PFD. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Annexation: Greeno Annexation (MF#ANX 2018-001) Council and staff discussed the details of the Greeno Annexation. Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed annexation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing closed. MOTION A: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4387, annexing certain real property to the City of Pasco and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION B: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4388, assigning R- 1, R-3 and C-1 zoning to the Greeno Annexation Area as recommended by the Planning Commission and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18, 2018 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 2019-2024 Council and staff discussed the details of the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program 2019-2024. Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed annexation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing closed. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3844, adopting the 2019-2024 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for the City of Pasco for the purpose of guiding the development,design, and construction of local and regional transportation improvements. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Urban Growth Area Expansion (MF # CPA 2018-001) Council and staff discussed the proposed Urban Growth Area Expansion. Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed Urban Growth Area Expansion. Randy Hayden, Port of Pasco and other representatives including Buck Taft, Mitch Hooper and Atty. Elizabeth Tellesen testified on behalf of leaving the 160 plus 30 acres out of the Urban Growth Area. Attorney James Carmody testified on behalf of the residents who would like their property included in the Urban Growth Area. Al Yenney and Fred Olberding both testified in favor of inclusion. Mayor Watkins called a five-minute recess at 8:32 p.m. Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:38 p.m. Council and staff continued their discussion regarding the proposed Urban Growth Area Expansion. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to direct staff to modify the boundaries to exclude the 160 + 30 acres and bring back for consideration on June 25th at a Special Meeting. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion denied by the following Roll Call vote: No-Milne,Watkins,Alvarado,Barajas and Martinez. Yes-Maloney. MOTION: Mr. Martinez moved to approve Resolution No. 3845, declaring the preferred Urban Growth Boundary for the City of Pasco. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion approved by the following Roll Call vote: Yes - Milne, Watkins, Alvarado, Baraj as and Martinez. No - Maloney. NEW BUSINESS: '-` Interlocal Agreement for Benton County Emergency Services (Bi-County Emergency Dispatch Services) MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Second Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for Benton County Emergency Services and further, to authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 18, 2018 Inclusivity Commission Appointments MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to confirm the Mayor's appointments to the Inclusivity Commission as follows (all terms expire 6/18/19, subject to re- appointment): Jesse Campos, Maria Torres Mendoza, Abraham Regunta, Peter Rieke, Jeffrey Robinson, Kyle Saltz, and Delia Tobon. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to confirm the appointment of Jesse Campos to serve as Chairperson of the Inclusivity Commission. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr Zabell commented on the Juneteenth Celebration this Saturday, a parade will be held at Kurtzman Park. Seven student interns will be working with Parks and Rec this summer as part of a program with the Pasco School District. On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 6:30 p.m., a meeting will be held at the Police Community Room for public input for the logo project. The online survey is out for another week. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of July 2018. APPROVED: ATTEST: Matt Watkins, Mayor Daniela Erickson, City Clerk