HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.12.02 Council MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 2019
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, 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; Bob
Gear, Fire Chief; and Debby Barham, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Approval of Meeting Minutes
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting held on November
18, 2019.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $4,116,063.52 ($2,877,555.66 in
Check Nos. 232540-232773; $481,695.90 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 826403-
826447, 826468-826525, 826531-826621, 826624-826720; $ 20,345.88 in
Check Nos. 53084-53106; $733,329.18 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30141473-
30141993; $3,136.90 in Electronic Transfer No. 64 1)
December 2019 Council Meeting Cancellations & January 2020 Council
Workshop Change
To cancel the December 16th Regular Council Meeting and December 23rd
Council Workshop; and further more, to change the Council Workshop Meeting
scheduled for January 13, 2020 to 7 PM, January 14, 2020.
2020 Legislative Priorities
To approve Resolution No. 3921, declaring the City's legislative priorities for
the 2020 session of the Washington State Legislature.
Downtown Pasco Development Authority Appointments
To confirm the Mayor's appointment of Miguel Angulo to Position No. 5 and
Jose Iniquez to Position No. 7 on the Downtown Pasco Development Authority
Board, effective 1/01/2020, and to confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Sean
Gehlen to Position No. 1 on the Downtown Pasco Development Authority
Board, effective 1/01/2020.
RC MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as read. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously by Roll
Call vote.
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VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Jeff Robinson, Pasco resident, congratulated Council for creating an Arts and
Culture Commission.
Cindi Anderson, Pet Overpopulation Prevention (POPP) Tri -Cities Vice
President, expressed urgency for building the new Tri Cities Animal Shelter
and Control Services facility. POPP Tri -Cities received a $300,000 grant for
low-cost spay and neuter clinic, which would ideally be housed within the new
animal shelter or nearby the new shelter; however, POPP will need a firm
commitment from the three Cities by February 2020.
Julie Webb, Tri Cities Animal Shelter volunteer, also expressed urgency for
building the new animal shelter facility.
Drew Proctor, Kennewick resident, also expressed urgency for building the new
animal shelter facility.
Dawn Hanson, asked Council to consider what their constituents want and
make it a priority relating to a new animal shelter facility.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
General Fund Monthly Report - October 2019
The October 2019 General Fund Report was provided within the agenda packet
with no Council discussion.
Body Worn Camera Program Update "Records Impact"
Police Captain Harpster provided a brief report regarding the impact the Body
Worn Camera (BWC) Program, instituted within the Pasco Police Department
near the beginning of 2019, has had within the Police Department and also
provided statistics on the public records requests generated for BWC records.
Council and staff had a brief discussion regarding the benefits of BWC
program, as well as the costs for fulfilling public records requests associated
with BWC records.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
2019-2020 Proposed Mid -Biennium Budget Adjustment
Mr. Zabell reminded Council and the audience that this was the City of Pasco's
first biennial budget from 2019-2020 as well as the first mid -biennium budget
adjustment. Mr. Zabell commented on the most notable changes within the
budget.
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed
2019-2020 Mid -Biennial Budget Adjustment at 7:36 PM.
Following three calls for comments, Mayor Watkins declared the Public
Hearing closed at 7:37 PM.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4473,
adjusting the 2019-2020 Biennial Operating Budget of the City of Pasco by
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providing supplement thereto; by appropriating revenue received in excess of
estimated revenues for the current year and by providing transfers and
adjustment authority and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr
Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4474,
amending the 2019-2020 Biennial Capital Budget of the City of Pasco by
providing supplement thereto; and, further, authorize publication by summary
only. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Amendments to PMC Title 6: Animal Control - Behavioral Testing
Standards per Amended RCW
Mr. Ratkai provided an overview of the required amendments to the Pasco
Municipal Code (PMC) Title 6: Animal Control imposed by Washington State
law.
Mayor Watkins opened a public comment period to the members of the
audience allowing them an opportunity to express their thoughts on the PMC
Title 6: Animal Control.
Deb Sporcich, Animal Control Director, expressed support of removing the
breed specific language within the PMC by telling her story of a dog that she
cared for in the shelter when she was a volunteer.
Melissa Madison, Benton City resident, distributed copies of her dog rescue
business to Council, which included stories of her rescue dogs; she also
expressed support of removing the breed specific language within the PMC.
Tom A., Pasco resident, is a pit bull dog owner and he expressed support of
removing the breed specific language within the PMC.
Elizabeth Leck, Pasco resident, expressed support of removing the breed
specific language within the PMC and stated that the language is
discriminatory.
Sherri Jorgen, Pasco resident, expressed support of removing the breed specific
language within the PMC and stated that this language is preventing many good
dogs good homes.
Rob Wesfall, Yakima Humane Society, stated that the City of Yakima
removed their breed specific language about a year and a half ago and the with
the removal of the breed specific language, Yakima is able to deal with the bad
(dog) owner problem. He expressed support of removing the breed specific
language within the PMC.
Christina Amos, Richland resident and certified dog trainer, expressed support
of removing the breed specific language within the PMC and allow the animal
control officers to address irresponsible pet owners.
Jeff Robinson, Pasco resident, reminded everyone of why the breed specific
language was enacted ten years ago. He stated that while he is opposed to breed
specific language and perhaps it is time for the City to reassess the need for
breed specific language now, he supports the City's prior actions and trusts that
the City will review the issue as it stands today.
Ashley Schoenwald, Richland resident, distributed copies of email and other pit
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bull documents to Council and she expressed support of removing the breed
specific language from the PMC.
Mr. Serrano asked of the dogs at the Tri Cities Animal Shelter, how many are
pit bull mixture and of those dogs, how many were not adopted out.
Julie Webb, Tri Cities Animal Shelter volunteer, displayed a collage of pit bull
mix photos and pointed out that three of the 12 dogs were not adopted out as of
December 2.
Shannon Jolson, dog groomer, expressed concern about cost of the Canine -
Good Citizen (CGC) and the availability non-English language CGC testers and
she also expressed support of removing the breed specific language from the
PMC.
Kristen, Pasco resident, expressed support of removing the breed specific
language from the PMC.
Dawn Hanson, Kennewick resident and Tri Cities Animal Shelter volunteer,
expressed support of removing the breed specific language from the PMC.
Mayor Watkins and several Councilmembers thanked everyone that spoke,
appreciated the comments from those individuals confirming that Council
wants to do right thing and wished all dog owners were as caring and
supportive as the individuals speaking about the animals they care for. Mayor
Watkins summarized the comments, provided a brief history of the PMC Title
6: Animal Control and encouraged Council to review the PMC related to
animal control in 2020 during their annual retreat.
Amanda Cameron, Pasco resident, commented on the cost of CGC requirement
for her two dogs.
Mary Mahoney, Pasco resident, commented about an old agreement between
the Animal Control Authority and Washington State University and believed
the ordinances related to potentially dangerous or dangerous dogs within Pasco,
Kennewick or Richland did not abide by the constitution of due process and
need to be rewritten.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4475,
amending PMC Sections 6.05.010 'Definition of terms; 6.05.080 'Disposition
of unclaimed animals'; 6.05.110 'Refusal to redeem'; 6.05.320 'Notice of
quarantine; and 6.05.330 'Potentially dangerous and dangerous animals', and
further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
Q* Iniguez Rezone (Z 2019-011)
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4476,
rezoning two parcels located at the northeast corner of East Alvina Street and
North Franklin Avenue from R-1 to R-3, and further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Q* Mendoza Rezone (Z 2019-012)
Mr. Alvarado and Mr. White briefly discussed the City's criteria used to weigh-
in -on when considering a rezone of a property.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4477,
rezoning a parcel located at 2216 W Henry Place from R-2 to R-3, and further,
authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion
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carried unanimously.
Interfund and Intrafund Loans
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3922,
authorizing the interfund loans from the General Fund to the City's Marina
Fund and Stadium Fund. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3923,
authorizing the intrafund loans from the Water Utility to the Irrigation Utility
and Process Water Reuse Facility Utility. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
*Personal Services Agreement Extension - Animal Control Services
Council expressed concern about the maintenance of the current animal shelter
facilities. Council and staff discussed the maintenance issues with the current
facilities and the 2020 budget, as well as the status of the new animal shelter
facilities.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve the extension of the
Personal Services Agreement with Chicle Animal Foundation for Animal
Control Services and, further authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
*Performance of a City Official
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to accept the final report by
Kenbrio Inc. reflecting the City Council's corporate view of the City Manager's
performance for the period June 2018 - June 2019. Mr. Alvarado seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell announced Winter Fest is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2019
from 2 PM to 4 PM at Volunteer Park; also, the Lampson Cable Bridge Run is
scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2019 starting at 9:00 AM and so far
1,300 runners have registered. Mr. Zabell commented on an upcoming
amendment for the 2020 BDI solid waste rates with an approximate reduction
of 0.7 percent. Lastly, he reminded Council that the Chapel Hill Roundabout
ribbon cutting ceremony was scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2019 at 1:00
PM.
Mr. Martinez commented about the new businesses along north side of Road 68
and that the Luminary was scheduled on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Ms. Barajas announced the Pasco Employee Appreciation Recognition (PEAR)
Party was scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2019 at 6:30 PM in the Pasco
Police Training Center and will be hosted by the Pasco Safe Area Community
organization.
Mayor Watkins noted that the last Council meeting for 2019 will be a Special
Meeting and Workshop combination scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2019
and it will be his last meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 PM.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of January, 2020.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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