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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.10.21 Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 21, 2019 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, Pete Serrano, and Matt Watkins. Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Richa Sigdel, Finance Director; Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief, and Debby Barham, City Clerk. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Meeting Minutes To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated October 7, 2019. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $5,478,105.43 ($3,849,175.86 in Check Nos. 231768-232070; $834,733.35 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 826289- 826298, 826336-826340; $22,731.71 in Check Nos. 53016-53040; $768,415.65 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30139893-30140419; $3,048.86 in Electronic Transfer No. 631). 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 $204,584.43 and, of that amount, authorize $115,633.25 to be turned over for collection. (RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Seconded by Mr. Martinez. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Ecology's 2018 Perfect Compliance Award - Wastewater Treatment Plant Mr. Worley introduced Adriana Borgias and Diana Washington, both from the Washington State Department of Ecology who were at the meeting to present the 2018 Perfect Compliance Award for the City of Pasco's Wastewater Treatment Plant. Ms. Borgias stated that this was the fifth year in a row that Pasco's Wastewater Treatment Plant has received this award. Ms. Borgias asked that the Public Works staff present at the meeting stand up and accept the award, which included: Heath Bateman, Public Works Division Manager; Todd Marden, Chief Wastewater Operator; Brett Christiano, Wastewater Operator; Rodney Merry, Wastewater Operator; Travis Newman, Wastewater Operator; and Bryan Mooso, Wastewater Operator. Ms. Borgias also thanked the other staff that were unable to attend the meeting, which Page 1 of 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 21, 2019 included: Aggie Garcia, Wastewater Operator; John Armour, Wastewater Operator; Sam Suarez, Laboratory Technician; Scott Sadek, Utility Maintenance Worker; and Abel Pena, Utility Maintenance Worker. Council also expressed thanks to the Public Works staff for this achievement and encouraged them to keep up the excellent work on maintaining the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Jordan Chaney invited Council to the "Pasco Day of Hope," scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2019, located at the Pasco School District's Parking Lot near Vinny's Bakery. Mr. Chaney asked if Council could make this an annual holiday. Mayor Watkins stated that Council would gladly provide a proclamation to Mr. Chaney for the Pasco Day of Hope. Mr. Serrano added, that the City of Pasco's Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Commission may also be a resource for Mr. Chaney related to this event in future years. Ms. Barajas encouraged everyone to attend the event and provided additional details of the event. Lastly, Mr. Chaney distributed copies of, "Keep Ya Head Up," book to Council and staff. Mayor Watson confirmed that the value of a book did not exceed a value of $25. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Mr. Martinez stated that he and other Councilmembers recently attended the reception for the new Downtown Pasco Development Authority (DPDA) Director. Mr. Alvarado attended the Good Roads & Transportation Association meeting and he was elected President for the Association for next year. Mr. Maloney recently participated in a Washington State University student government group activity. Mr. Milne noted that he attended the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce lunch and the DPDA meeting. Mayor Watkins commented that the vacant Position No. 5 on the Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters (LEOFF) Disability Board was recently filled. Also, Mayor Watkins attended a panel hosted by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Washington. Lastly, Mayor Watkins attended the recent Benton Franklin Council of Governments. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Ordinances - Federal Communication Commission 5G Preemption MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4462, Page 2 of 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 21, 2019 amending PMC Section 15.10.050 "Determination by City;" and further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4463, amending Ordinance No. 4413; and amending PMC Section 15.10.025 "Supplemental Definitions" and providing for Corrections;" and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4464, amending Ordinance No. 4415; and amending PMC Chapter 15.100 "Small Cell Tower Deployment Within the Public Right -of -Way;" and further, authorize publication summary only. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4465, amending Ordinance No. 4416; and amending PMC Chapter 15.110 "Small Cell Tower Deployment Outside the Public Right -of -Way;" and further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution - Lewis Street Overpass Project BNSF Easement Mr. Worley provided a brief review of the actions taken to date for the completion of the Lewis Street Overpass Project. Council had a brief question and answer period with staff. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3916, authorizing the City Manager to sign the BNSF Easement and Permit Acquisition for the City of Pasco, Lewis Street Overpass Project. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: 2020 Ad Valorem Tax Levy Mr. Zabell introduced the 2020 Ad Valorem Tax Levy and noted that 2020 will be the second year of a biennium budget. Ms. Sigdel stated that the Ad Valorem Tax is also known as property tax. Ms. Sigdel presented the options of either taking the I% of the property tax increase or banking that capacity for future use; provided a comparison of neighboring Cities and the City of Pasco; a breakdown of how the property tax assessment is shared between the state, county, school district, port authority and the City of Pasco; and an explanation of real property value assessment. Ms. Sigdel also discussed the other revenue sources that the City of Pasco receives. Ms. Sigdel stated that with the recent increase of property value assessments, the property tax assessment will be reduced in 2020. Mr. Zabell stated that there was no action requested during this meeting and an action will be forthcoming at a Special Council Meeting where staff is recommending that Council bank the 1% property tax allowing that capacity be available future use. Council and staff had a brief question and answer period. Page 3 of 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 21, 2019 Bid Award: Irrigation Pump Station Project Mr. Worley shared a photo of the Process Water Reuse Facility to Council and explained the need for a new Irrigation Pump Station. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to award the PWRF Irrigation Pump Station project to Apollo, Inc. in the amount of $8,048,615.76, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Tourism Promotion Area 2020 Budget MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve the 2020 Marketing Plan and Operating Budget for the Tourism Promotion Area in the total amount of $1,614,181. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Zabell announced that the Pasco Public Facilities District (PPFD) Board will hold a special meeting and later in the evening an open house on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 to discuss the proposed aquatic facilities. Mr. Zabell also announced that the City Channel 191 will go to high-definition later in the week. Lastly, Mr. Zabell asked that Richa Sigdel and her staff including Griselda Garcia, Lead Accountant and Darcy Buckley, Lead Account come forward to accept the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney reiterated Mr. Zabell's announcement that the PPFD Board will hold a special meeting and open house scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2019, to discuss the proposed aquatic facilities. Mr. Maloney congratulated Ms. Sigdel and her staff for the excellent work they perform for the City. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 PM. PASSED and APPROVED THIS 4th day of November, 2019. APPROVED: ATTEST: 14("i4w,1� Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 4 of 4