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Home My WebLink About2020.05.18.Council MinutesREMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL REMOTE MEETING INSTRUCTIONS: MAY 18, 2020 To best comply with Governor Inslee's Emergency Proclamation regarding the Open Public Meetings Act, the City asked all members of the public that would like to comment regarding items on the agenda to fill out a form via the City's website (www.pasco-wa.gov/publiccomment) to obtain access information to comment. Requests to comment in meetings had to be received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of each meeting. One (1) individual signed up to speak. Community members also had the opportunity to attend the Pasco City Council Remote Regular Meeting in "listen only" mode register at GoToWebinar. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Saul Martinez, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado (virtual), Blanche Barajas (virtual), Craig Maloney (virtual), Saul Martinez (in-person), David Milne (virtual), Zahra Roach (virtual), and Pete Serrano (virtual). Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager (in-person); Community Services Director (in-person); Ken Roske, Police Chief (virtual); Richa Sigdel, Finance Director (virtual); Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director (virtual); Steve Worley, Public Works Director (virtual); and Debby Barham, City Clerk (in-person). The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Meeting Minutes To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Remote Regular Meeting held on May 4, 2020 and the Remote Special Meeting and Remote Workshop held on May 11, 2020. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $4,169,417.24 ($2,715,079.68 in Check Nos. 235517-235767; $19,527.82 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 828522- 828524; $12,343.35 in Check Nos. 53316-53326; $791,807.84 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30147566-30148074; $630,658.55 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 673-677). 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 $89,660.08 and, of that amount, authorize $0.00 to be turned over for collection. Appointment to the Joint Housing Authority Board To reappoint Gregory Garcia to the Joint Housing Authority Board under Position No.4 for a five (5) year term, effective January 29, 2020 through January 28, 2025. Page 1 of 5 REMOTE REGULAR I MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL Administrative and Community Services - Reorganization MAY 18, 2020 To approve the reorganization of the Administrative and Community Services Department to include the addition of seven full time positions. Professional Services Agreement - PACE Engineering, PWRF Facility Plan and IPS - Amendment No. 6 To approve the Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 6 with PACE Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $66,149.51, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment. Professional Services Agreement - PACE Engineering, Columbia East Force Main & Pump Station - Amendment No. 4 To approve Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 4 with PACE Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $83,020.00, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment. (RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Presentation of Proclamation for Public Works Week Mr. Zabell provided a brief history of the annual Public Works Week. Mayor Martinez expressed appreciation to the Public Works staff for their work accomplishments. Mayor Martinez read and then virtually presented the proclamation celebrating Public Works Week to John Millan, Superintendent of Public Works. Mr. Millan accepted the proclamation on behalf of Dave Deschane, Heavy Equipment Operator of Public Works who was unable to connect to the meeting through GoToWebinar. Mayor Pro Tem Barajas also expressed gratitude to the Public Works staff for their contributions to the City. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Mr. Alvarado commented on two virtual meetings he recently attended, which included Ben Franklin Transit Board and Benton Franklin Council of Governments. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Street Vacation: A Portion of E Pueblo Street (MF# VAC2019-006) Mr. White provided a brief report regarding the proposed street vacation for a portion of East Pueblo Street and expressed concerns about moving forward on the proposed vacation. He noted that there were two (2) alternative motions for Council to consideration. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING Page 2 of 5 REMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing at 7:19 PM. There were no comments. MAY 18, 2020 Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing at 7:20 PM after calling for additional comments from the public. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved, based on anticipated conflicts with PMC 21.15.070 (Cul-de-sacs) and burdens placed on adjacent property owners regarding the dedication of right-of-way for a fire apparatus turn -around, that the proposed vacation for a portion of E. Pueblo Street under Master File VAC 2019-006 be denied. Mr. Maloney seconded. Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the proposed vacation. Mayor Martinez reopened the public hearing at 7:30 PM. Brad Bell expressed support for the vacation of a portion of East Pueblo Street adjacent to his property and would like to see the entire block. Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing at 7:32 PM. Motion was denied unanimously. Council and staff further discussed the proposed vacation. SECOND MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to continue the hearing on the Pueblo Street Vacation request to August 3, 2020. Mr. Alavado seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Alley Vacation: Vacating East/West Alley in Plat of Sunny Acres (MF# VAC2020-001) Mr. White explained the purpose of the proposed vacation. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing at 7:36 PM. There were no comments. Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing at 7:37 PM. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No.4489, vacating the east/west alley of Block 1, Sunny Acres, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Street Vacation: Portions of E. Adams Street and N. Rainier Avenue (MF# VAC2020-002) Mr. White provided a brief report regarding the proposed vacation of portions of East Adams Street and North Rainier Avenue. Council and staff briefly discussed the development of the property and street alignment. Page 3 of 5 REMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing at 7:41 PM. There were no comments. Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing at 7:42 PM. MAY 18, 2020 MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4490, vacating portions of E. Adams Street and N. Rainier Avenue, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SG Land Management LLC/Harris Road Annexation (MF# ANX 2020- 001) CONTINUED PUBLIC MEETING Mayor Martinez resumed the public meeting for the Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation for the SG Land Management LLC / Harris Road Annexation. Mr. White commented that while Mr. Goodwin was not able to comment within the meeting, he was not in favor of the annexation. Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the proposed annexation. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3961, accepting a Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation for the SG Land Management LLC / Harris Road Annexation, providing a determination on the boundary to be annexed and whether simultaneous zoning and the assumption of bonded indebtedness will be required. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mayor Martinez congratulated congratulated Edgar Sanchez, a Pasco School District High School Senior, who was recently awarded a scholarship from Association of Washington Cities (AWC.) Mr. Zabell provided a follow-up on commissions that delivery services are charging to local restaurants. Staff contacted the Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Tri -Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce and Tri -Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and all three chambers noted that a 30 percent charge appears to be high; however, the government stepping in and regulating this service was not advisable. Mr. Zabell recommended that no formal action come forward to Council for consideration at this time. Mr. Zabell noted a few City milestones, which included draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Comprehensive Plan is out for public comment through June 15, 2020 and the Peanuts Park Capital Improvement Project Bid is scheduled to be opened later in the week. Lastly, the City received an AWC 2020 Municipal Excellent Award. Mr. Serrano inquired if the City cemetery was open to the public and noted that Page 4 of 5 REMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 18, 2020 he and his family would be at the cemetery on Memorial Day to honor those that had served in the U.S. military. Mr. Ratkai stated the cemetery is open and the cemetery office is open by appointment only. Mayor Martinez commented on the sign former Councilmember Al Yenney placed by the Little League Baseball field expressing thanks to the essential workers. Mayor Martinez stated that while the community cannot have a formal Memorial Day ceremony this year, the residents will persevere, remain strong and get through the COVID-19 crisis. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 8:03 PM. APPROVED: Saul Martinez, Mayor ATTEST: , KV, � Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 5 of 5