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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.11.04 Council MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 4, 2019 ,N\ N III C�Zs] 77 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. 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 Ed Dunbar, Deputy Fire Chief. 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 held on October 21, 2019 and the Special Meeting held on October 28, 2019. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $8,908,811.87 ($2,384,816.61 in Check Nos. 232071-232326; $1,418,114.73 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 826092-826130, 826138-826152, 826157-826214, 826216-826286, 826299- 826335, 826341-826402, 826448-826457; $19,940.92 in Check Nos. 53041- 53061; $889,125.16 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30140420-30140943; $4,196,814.45 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 632-633). Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Recommendations To approve the allocation of 2020 Lodging Tax receipts as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee as shown in the LTAC minutes of October 21, 2019. (RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Ms. Barajas seconded. The Roll Call vote carried unanimously. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: Gabriel Portugal, Downtown Pasco Development Authority (RPDA) President, introduced Gustavo Gutierrez Gomez, the new Executive Director for DPDA. Gustavo Gomez stated that this is his first week with DPDA and he is pleased about the opportunity to work within Pasco in his capacity as an executive director. Michelle Andres, Pasco resident, asked for Council support for the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Exception Application that is currently with the Governor of Idaho for execution. Julie Webb, Kennewick resident and Tri -Cities Animal Shelter & Control Services volunteer, invited Council to tour the Tri -Cities Animal Shelter facility Page 1 of 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 4, 2019 and requested a much-needed replacement facility for the area animals contained within the shelter. Mayor Watkins asked staff for that status of the new animal shelter facility. Mr. Ratkai responded stating that the Cities Pasco, Kennewick and Richland are working through the final design and budget considerations and anticipate construction starting in 2020. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Mr. Martinez recently attended an outstanding Hanford -related event detailing the work completed during the past 30 years. Mr. Martinez also noted two other community events that he attended, which included a Pasco School District fundraiser and a Boys and Girls Club training. Ms. Barajas expressed appreciation for the fust "Pasco Day of Hope" event held on November 2, 2019 and thanked everyone who participated in it by volunteering or attending it and stated that it will be an annual event. Mr. Milne commented about the fun he had passing out candy to Pasco employees during the Spooky City Hall Trick or Treat event held on October 31. Mayor Watkins stated that he recently visited the new Three Rivers Elementary School and said it has already reached 80 to 90 percent of its capacity. Mr. Alvarado attended a managed heath care providers recognition awards ceremony for providers serving medicare users during the past week. Mr. Alvarado also commented on the recent meeting he attended regarding the proposed Basin Disposal Inc. (BDI) rate increase. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Partial Alley Vacation: Tri -Cities Community Health (MF# VAC2019-005) Mr. White provided an overview of the proposed partial vacation. Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing at 7:22 PM. Paul Knutzen, representing both Knutzen Engineering and the Tri -Cities Community Health Center, expressed support for the partial vacation. Following three calls for comments, Mayor Watkins declared the public hearing closed at 7:23 PM. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4467, vacating a portion of the alley at the Tri -Cities Community Health Center, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: Municipal Purposes Annexation - Court Street Fire Station #84 (ANX 2019-002) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4468, an Page 2 of 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 4, 2019 Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, annexing certain real property generally located in the area of West Court Street between Marie Street to the south and Court Street to the north, and Roads 49 and 50 to the City of Pasco, and assigning zoning to same; and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Alvarado seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Floodplain Management Ordinance Code Update (CA 2019-012) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4469, relating to floodplain management, amending Title 24 of the Pasco Municipal Code entitled "Floodplain," and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Pasco -Colima Cooperation & Friendship Agreement Mr. Morales provided a brief review of the past several months of communicating and meeting with representatives of the State of Colima, Mexico. Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the State of Colima and the proposed agreement. The following members of the delegation that visited Colima in October 2019 attended the meeting and expressed support for signing a Cooperation and Friendship Agreement with the State of Colima: Gabriel Portugal, DPDA Board President; Dr. Susana Reyes, Pasco School District Assistant Superintendent; Gary Ballew, Port of Pasco Economic Development Director; Jose Iniguez, Encanto Arts Executive Director; Carl Holder, Rotary International; and Ana Ruiz Ramirez, Fiesta Foods. Other community members in attendance who expressed support were Davin Diaz, Drewboy Creative and Gustavo Gutierrez Gomez, DPDA Executive Director. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3917, regarding a Cooperation and Friendship Agreement between the State of Colima of the United Mexican States and the City of Pasco, Washington, and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Orthophoto Mapping Intergovernmental Agreement MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3918, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement with Benton County for aerial photography and orthophoto mapping of areas within the City of Pasco. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously. 2020-2024 Tri -Cities Consolidated Plan and Elements MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3919, adopting the 2020-2024 Tri -Cities HOME Consortium Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: Agreement in Principle with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Mr. Zabell announced that representatives from the Confederated Tribes of the Page 3 of 4 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 4, 2019 Colville Reservation will be in Pasco, WA on November 20, 2019. Both parties will sign of the Agreement in Principle and a reception will be held following the signing ceremony. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve the Agreement in Principle with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously. National Citizen's Survey Mayor Watkins asked for Council's, preference for the third question to be added to the Nation Citizen's Survey, which resulted in adding a survey question related to the Pasco downtown area. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to authorize staff to contract for the National Citizen's Survey including standard mail survey, Spanish and district -based geographic options, and to include the three policy questions as discussed. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Zabel] stated that approximately 200 children along with their parents attended the Spooky City Hall Trick or Treat event on October 31, 2019; the event was well-received by those that attended it. Mr. Zabell also announced that the Washington State High School cross -county track finals will be held at Sun Willows Golf Course on Saturday, November 9, 2019; approximately 5,000 participants and their families will be at that event. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney commented that his wife brought their youngest daughter to Spooky City Hall and they stated that it an awesome event. Lastly, Mr. Maloney encouraged everyone to cast their votes for the November 5, 2019 election. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 PM. PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of November, 2019. APPROVED: ATTEST: Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 4 of 4