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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.07.20 Council MinutesREMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL REMOTE MEETING INSTRUCTIONS: JULY 20, 2020 Governor Inslee's Proclamation No. 20-28.7, made in response to the COVID- 19 emergency, continued to prohibit members of the public from attending City meetings in-person but required agencies to provide options for the public to participate in remotely. To best comply, 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). As of 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2020, zero (0) requests to speak were received. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Saul Martinez, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: 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); Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director (virtual); Eric Ferguson, City Attorney (virtual); Bob Gear, Fire Chief (virtual); Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director (in-person); Ken Roske, Police Chief (virtual); Darcy Buckley, Finance Manager (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 Meeting held on July 6, 2020 and remote Special Meeting & Workshop held on July 13, 2020. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $2,595,771.44 ($1,492,573.20 in Check Nos. 236510-236623; $290,161.57 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 829077- 829079, 829085-829086; $8,279.64 in Check Nos. 53367-53374; $804,757.03 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30149599-30150106.) 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 $170,410.55. No bad debt is being turned over for collection. Substitute House Bill 1406 and Enacting PMC Chapter 3.26 "Sales & Use Tax for Affordable/Supportive Housing" To adopt Ordinance No. 4495, enacting Chapter 3.26 "Sales and Use Tax for Affordable and Supportive Housing;" and further, authorize publication by summary only. Resolution Approving the Local Road Safety Plan Page 1 of 4 REMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL To approve Resolution No. 3974, adopting the Local Road Safety Plan. Renewal of Prosecutorial Services Agreement JULY 20, 2020 To approve the Prosecutorial Services Agreement with Bell, Brown & Rio and, further, to authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the agreement. (RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Ms. Roach seconded. The motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Ms. Roach commented on the Hanford Community Governing Board meeting that she recently attended. Mayor Pro Tem Barajas commented on a Benton Franklin Council of Governments meeting that she recently attended. Mr. Maloney commented on the Franklin Council Emergency Management Meeting that he recently attended. Mayor Martinez commented on the weekly community area leadership meetings that he attends related to COVID-19 mitigation. General Fund Monthly Report - June 2020 Ms. Sigdel reported the revenue funding sources as of April 2020 and where the City stands financially since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS: *Resolution to Reject Bids for Road 36 Lift Station Upgrades Project Mr. Worley explained the reason for rejecting all bids for the Lift Station Upgrades project at Road 36: MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3975, rejecting all bids for the Road 36 Lift Station Upgrades Project. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Professional Services Agreement with WSP, Inc. for Construction Management Services on Lewis Street Overpass Project Mr. Worley provided a brief overview and updates to the Professional Services Agreement for the Lewis Street Overpass project. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve a Professional Services Agreement for Construction Management Services on the Lewis Street Overpass Project with WSP Inc. in the amount of $1,853,000, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement. Mr. Serrano seconded. The motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Commission Appointments Page 2 of 4 REMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 20, 2020 Mr. Zabell reiterated the purpose of the Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Commission (IDEC) and stated that due to the COVID-19 crisis, the selection process consisted of a Council subcommittee. The subcommittee reviewed the applications and also conducted the candidate interviews. Mayor Martinez thanked Mayor Pro Tem Barajas and Councilmember Roach for participating in the review and interview process to fill the three vacant positions on the IDEC. Mayor Martinez expressed appreciation to all the candidates that applied. Ms. Roach and Mayor Pro Tem Barajas thanked all of the individuals that applied; the candidate pool was exceptional and both Mayor Pro Tem Barajas and Ms. Roach encouraged those applicants, that were not chosen for the IDEC, to apply for other boards and commissions. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to confirm the Mayor's appointments to the Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Commission to include Naima Chambers Smith, Joel Nunn -Sparks and Elouise Sparks to Position Nos. 1, 3 and 4 respectively, with the terms ending on December 31, 2020 for all positions. Ms. Roach seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Pasco Public Facilities District Board Reappointment Mr. Zabell provided a brief overview of the purpose and duties of the Pasco Public Facilities District (PPFD Board and the PPFD Board's most recent efforts have been evaluating the construction of an Aquatic Center, which had been scheduled to go to a vote this summer. However, it has been delayed to next year due to the onset of COVID-19 crisis. Mr. Zabell noted the tenure of Mr. Morrissette on the PPFD Board and the needed continuity of Mr. Morrissette's continuation of the PPFD Board. Mr. Maloney also commented on Mr. Morrissette's commitment as a public servant to Pasco and the PPFD Board. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Mark Morrissette to the Pasco Public Facilities District Board to Position No. 2 with a term expiring on July 14, 2024. Mr. Serrano seconded. The motion carried unanimously MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Mr. Zabell discussed the letter drafted by Councilmember Serrano and slightly adjusted by Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, LLP. The letter is addressed to Governor Inslee and explains the major issues forthcoming to the Council, the need for Council to hear from the public before making final decisions and a request to provide the City an opportunity to allow in-person meetings prior to moving into Phase 3 of the Safe Start Washington Plan. Mayor Martinez and Mr. Serrano commented on the purpose of the letter and the need to engage the public and interact with Pasco residents in-person on key issues forthcoming to Council. After a brief Council discussion, it was determined that the letter will be signed by Mayor Martinez on behalf of the whole Council. Mr. Zabell introduced Mr. White who provided an update on the CARES Act Grant funding. Mr. Maloney commented that he, Councilmember Milne and Councilmember Page 3 of 4 REMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 20, 2020 Alvarado visited the Pasco downtown businesses, as well as spoke with Mr. Zabell, Mr. Zabell and DPDA Executive Director Gustavo Gutierrez Gomez and it cleared up questions that he and other Councilmembers had about the CARES Act grant funding process. Mr. Maloney also asked for confirmation that Franklin County also received CARES Act funding and how they are administrating the funds. Mr. White confirmed that Franklin County has approximately $2.5 and was processing grants to County businesses, similar the the City's efforts. Mr. Milne reiterated Mr. Maloney's comments regarding the grants process for Pasco's businesses. Mr. Zabell provided a follow-up the the re -opening of business kits; 70 kits were distributed last week and then additional kids were distributed Mr. Zabell asked Council respond with their preference of the dates for the upcoming Council Retreat within the week. Lastly, Mr. Zabell noted that the first Arts and Culture Commission meeting was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:58 PM. APPROVED: Saul Martinez, Mayor ATTEST: 1)"t �t, &/VVV-- Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 4 of 4