HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.02.24.Council MintuesWORKSHOP
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 24, 2020
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Saul Martinez, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney,
Saul Martinez, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources
Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Ed Dunbar, Deputy Fire Chief; Zach
Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director; Brent Cook, Deputy
Police Chief; Richa Sigdel, Finance Director; Rick White, Community &
Economic Development Director; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and
Debby Barham, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Mr. Alvarado commented on the Benton Franklin Council of Governments
meeting he attended on Friday, February 21.
Mr. Milne commented the Downtown Pasco Development Authority (DPDA)
meeting he attended on Thursday, February 20.
Mayor Martinez commented on the TriMCities National Park Committee
meeting he attended on Thursday, February, 20.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Reimann Industrial Center Presentation
Mr. White introduced Randy Hayden, the Port of Pasco Executive Director.
Mr. Hayden provided a brief presentation regarding the Reimann Industrial
Center, a new 300Macre industrial park.
Council and Mr. Hayden briefly discussed the development of the industrial
park. -
Issuance of 2020 Revenue Bond and Refunding of Previous Bonds
Ms. Sigdel introduced a new bond issue and updated Council on the refunding
of existing bonds.
Council expressed support for the proposed bond schedule.
Public Records Policy Updates
Mr. Ratkai provided a report regarding the updates to the Public Records Policy
and the recommendation to place the policy under the City of Pasco's
Administrative Orders.
Council and staff briefly discussed the Public Records Policy. The resolution
and policy will be brought back to Council for approval at the March 2, 2020
Council meeting.
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East Riverview Area Sewer Service and Development Policies
Mr. Zabell introduced the discussion of the development of City sewer and
water service within east Riverview Estates. This area is located outside of City
limits and is often referred to as a "doughnut hole," as these Franklin County
lands are surrounded by the City of Pasco.
Mr. Zabell, Mr. Worley, Mr. White and Ryan Withers, the City's consultant
from RH2 Engineering described the past development within that area, the
current and future infrastructure needs for the area including water, sewer
streets improvements, as well as fire, ambulance and police services. This area
is in the center of the City's Urban Growth Area (UGA) and the future
development within that area will need to conform to the UGA standards. Both
the City of Pasco and Franklin County are bound by law to mitigate urban
sprawl through the Growth Management Act. The City and Franklin County
have been discussing entering into an interlocal agreement for joint
development standards for the past several years; however, no agreement has
come to fruition. As a result, this has caused a significant challenge to both the
land owners and the City with the current and future development of the
Riverview Estates area.
Mr. Withers described the City's sewer system overall and then focused in on
the Riverview area. Mr. Withers provided Council with three sewer system
alternatives within that area based on three population density growth models.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the development alternatives, the
development standards for City utilities and roadways, medical and emergency
services needs, the options for recouping the development costs, the UGA
requirements, and obtaining water rights as the population grows with
development within the UGA.
Continued discussion on this topic will occur with Council and staff.
PMC Amendments -Based on Code Publishing Recommendations
Mr. Ferguson stated that the proposed ordinance amending the Pasco Municipal
Code (PMC), related to City parks revisions, is the second of five omnibus
ordinances.
Council and staff briefly discussed the proposed PMC amendments and how the
park infractions must be tied to one of four classes of civil infractions as
described in PMC Section l .05.080, Penalties.
Council asked staff for the past Park infraction(s) statistics before moving
forward on adopting these PMC amendments.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell reminded Council of the community forum scheduled for
Wednesday, February 26, the new Fire Station No. 83 ground-breaking event
scheduled for Friday, February 28. Mr. Zabell also announced the first softball
tournament of the section is scheduled for the coming weekend and there are
tournaments scheduled for the next six weeks. Lastly, Mr. Zabell stated that
there are several applications in for the City's boards and commissions and the
application packets will be forwarded onto the Mayor for review shortly.
Mr. Maloney stated that the Franklin Council Commissioners will be discussing
the redistricting of their districts on Tuesday, Februaiy 25. Mr. Maloney
encouraged the public to attend the Commissioners meetings to express their
needs.
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Mayor Martinez congratulated the two Pasco high schools' athletes and teams
that made it to the state level competions for their sports.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Martinez closed the workshop at 8:45
PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Saul Martinez.Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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