HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.08.03 Council MinutesREMOTE REGULAR MINUTES
MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REMOTE MEETING INSTRUCTIONS:
AUGUST 3, 2020
Governor Inslee's Proclamation No. 20-28.8, 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, August 3, 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); Craig Briggs, Acting City Attorney (virtual); Bob
Gear, Fire Chief (virtual); Zach Ratkai, Administrative & 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 Meeting held on July
20, 2020 and remote Workshop held on July 27, 2020.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $7,526,969.84 ($3,284,046.98 in
Check Nos. 236624-236978; $425,298.85 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 828908-
828962, 828966-829005, 829009-829075, 829087-829148, 829152-829162,
829190-829194; $14,449.17 in Check Nos. 53375-53387; $797,783.84 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 30150107-30150617; $3,005,391.00 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 692).
Reappointments to the Tri -City Regional Hotel/Motel Commission
To confirm the appointments of Monica Hammerberg (Hampton Inn & Suites)
to the Tri -Cities Regional Hotel/Motel Commission for a two-year term
commencing on 9/1/2019 and ending 8/31/2021 and Vijay Patel (Holiday Inn
Express & Suites) to a two-year term commencing on 9/1/2020 and ending
8/31/2022.
(RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as read. Mr. Maloney seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll
Call vote.
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REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
No reports given.
AUGUST 3, 2020
Presentation - Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL)
Enhanced Licenses
Mr. Zabell introduced Communications and Outreach Manager Sandra Najera
with the Washington State Department of Licensing. Mr. Zabell also thanked
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas for bringing the issue of "real ID" forward for
discussion.
Ms. Najera updated Council and the Pasco community on upcoming change in
2021 with the Washington State enhanced licenses and also described the
phased reopening on the Department of Licencing offices within Washington
State.
Council thanked Ms. Najera for providing this educational presentation.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation: Vacating a Portion of E Pueblo Street (MF# VAC2019-
006)
Mr. White explained that additional time was needed for the proposed street
vacation request and is recommending that public hearing be continued to
September 8, 2020.
Council and staff briefly discussed the proposed vacation.
Mayor Martinez disclosed that he received an email from one of the landowners
supporting the proposed vacation and asked Mr. Briggs, Acting City Attorney if
that created a conflict of interest and should he be recused from voting on this
action.
Mr. Briggs stated that Mayor Martinez would be able to vote on this action
when it comes forward for Council's consideration.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to continue the hearing of the
Pueblo Street Vacation request to September 8, 2020. Mr. Serrano seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Resolution - Overpass Agreement with BNSF for Lewis Street Overpass
Mr. Worley provided a report on the status of the Lewis Street Overpass project
and the proposed Overpass agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railroad Company.
Council and staff had a brief question and answer period regarding the
proposed agreement and the project requirements.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3976,
authorizing execution of the Overpass Agreement with Burlington Northern
Santa Fe Railroad Company (BNSF) for Lewis Street Overpass and further,
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authorize the City Manager to make minor substantive adjustments and to
execute all other documents related to the BNSF right-of-way and this project.
Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
PSA - Construction Management Services Peanuts Park Renovation
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief overview of the proposed Peanuts Park Renovation
project and the need for construction management services.
Council and staff briefly discussed possible risks related to the renovation
project and how consistent communication with the downtown businesses will
help ensure the success of this project, as well as provide for future downtown
improvements and on-going economic development.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Professional
Services Agreement for construction management services for the Peanuts Park
Renovation Project with MacKay Sposito in the amount of $322,460 and
further, authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services
Agreement. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell stated that there were four (4) City boards and commissions that still
need to fill vacancies on their respective board or commission and asked
Council to consider forming two subcommittees to review the applications,
interview candidates and recommend appointment(s) to fill the vacancies due to
term expiration and resignations.
The Council concurred with Mr. Zabell and formed two Council subcommittees
to review and interview candidates in the same manner done for the recent
appointments to the Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Commission (IDEC). The
two subcommittees include the following:
• Council Subcommittee 1 - Mayor Martinez and Councilmembers
Roach & Serrano will review and interview for the Planning
Commission and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission.
• Council Subcommittee 2 - Mayor Martinez and Councilmembers
Maloney & Milne will review and interview for the Historic
Preservation Commission and the Code Enforcement Board.
Mayor Martinez commented on a recent video posted on the Pasco Police
Department's Facebook and YouTube pages regarding the May 2020 officer
involved shooting. Mayor Martinez ended with expressing appreciation to the
Pasco Police Department Officers for their service and dedication to their
profession.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM.
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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