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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. Page 1 of 3 REMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL 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, Page 2 of 3 REMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 3, 2020 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 Page 3 of 3