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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.08.24 Council MinutesREMOTE WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL, AUGUST 24, 2020 REMOTE WORKSHOP INSTRUCTIONS: The Pasco City Council Workshop was broadcast live on PSC -TV Channel 191 on Charter/Spectrum Cable in Pasco and Richland and streamed at www.pasco- wa.gov/psctvlive and on the City's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofPasco. Call-in information to GoToWebinar for "listen -only" mode was also made available. 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); Craig Briggs, Acting City Attorney (virtual); Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director (virtual); Bob Gear, Fire Chief (virtual); Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director (virtual); Ken Roske, Police Chief (virtual); Richa Sigdel, Finance Director (in-person); 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. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Martinez thanked Councilmembers Roach and Serrano for their participation with interviewing candidates for vacant positions on the Planning Commission and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Mayor Martinez also expressed appreciation to all the applicants for their willingness to participate on a City Board or Commission. Mayor Martinez and Mr. Maloney commented on the Council Strategic Planning Retreat held on August 21 and 22. Mr. Milne commented on the Downtown Pasco Development Authority (DPDA) Board meeting he recently attended. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: AskPasco - Community Engagement Tool Mr. Zabell introduced the "AskPasco" Community Engagement application available on ios and android systems. Ms. Sigdel provided a brief demonstration of the application showing how it will work once it is launched to the public and noted that it will replace several disconnected systems into one centralized program thus providing enhanced customer service with the City's residents and corporate citizens. Council and staff briefly discussed the program's merits. Page 1 of 3 REMOTE WORKSHOP MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 24, 2020 Code Amendment: Hearing Examiner Duties (CA 2020-007) Mr. White explained the need to update other sections within the Pasco Municipal Code related to the Hearing Examiner's duties and those changes are considered housekeeping updates. J&J Kelly Construction Annexation (MF# ANX 2020-002) Mr. White explained the intent to petition an annexation and the next steps that will be brought forward to Council over a series of meetings. Mr. Maloney asked for the zoning designation of the proposed annexation. Mr. White stated that the density of the proposed property development has doubled. Chief Gear also commented that the infill development such as depicted in the proposed annexation will help with the Fire Department retain its current Fire Stations configurations. Lucas Automated CPR Machines Fire Chief Gear explained the need for the four new Lucas Automated CPR machines, one -unit for each ambulance at each Fire Station. Council and staff further discussed the proposed purchase of the automated CPR machines and the potential of saving more lives, as well as the backup plan if a machine malfunctions and the replacement costs for the units. Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Replacement Fire Chief Gear stated that the City successfully received a grant for the purchase of a series of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) replacement. The grant requires matching funds by the City. Council and staff had a brief question and answer period regarding the old SCBA equipment. Process Water Reuse Facility Pretreatment Update Mr. Worley provided a report on the status of the Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) pretreatment update including the status of the related projects including: • Review of the Current Operation • Pretreatment Update • 2020 Farm Operation Report • Value Engineering Study Results • PWRF Business Model & Pretreatment Options - Option 1 - LRAD - Option 2 - DAF - Option 3 - Facility Plan (No longer feasible) - Option 4 - Increase Land Treatment System - Option 5 - Inrigo Water Treatment & Biogas Plants Council and staff discussed the possibilities of the four viable options presented as well as the concerns regarding the costs involved in the most innovative option treating the water completely. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Mayor Martinez announced the the Pasco City Television (PSC -TV) won two "Awards of Honor" for Category 13 - Election Coverage of the Pasco Candidate Page 2 of 3 REMOTE WORKSHOP MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 24, 2020 Forum on October 8, 2019 and Category 62 - overall Excellence with an operating budget up to $250,000 for programming. The PSC -TV is a finalist for its meeting coverage for the Pasco City Council in the Government Programming Awards (GPAs) by the National Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors. Mayor Martinez congratulated Communications Program Manager Jon Funfar for his work with PSC -TV, for winning the awards and noted that Mr. Funfar is an asset to the City of Pasco. Mr.Serrano commented on a "Back The Blue" event he attended along Road 68 on Saturday afternoon, August 22, 2020. He presented a letter attached to a poster board with approximately ninety signatures to the Pasco Police Department from the people of Pasco's Back The Blue Rally. Mr. Zabell thanked Council for participating in the biennial strategic planning retreat, especially since it was a ten -plus (10+) hours of virtual dialog. Mayor Pro Tem Barajas announced that the Pasco Police Foundation has collectible matchbox cars for sale and the proceeds will go to the Pasco Police Foundation to support the Hero's and Back The Blue events. Ms. Roach noted that she received emails from the group requesting the breed specific language within the Pasco Municipal Code, Title 6: Animal Control, be removed and asked that Council consider their request. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the workshop was adjourned at 9:02 PM. APPROVED: Saul Martinez, Mayor ATTEST: , & kkt"—, Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 3 of 3