HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.09.08 Council MinutesREMOTE REGULAR MINUTES
MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
REMOTE MEETING INSTRUCTIONS:
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/publiecomment). As of 4:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 8, 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: 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); 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); 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
August 17, 2020, Remote Strategic Planning Retreat held on August 21 and 22,
2020 and Remote Workshop held on August 24, 2020.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $5,407,087.49 ($3,027,897.84 in Check
Nos. 237208-237513; $727,265.25 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 829170-829189,
829195-829238, 829243-829265, 829292-829360, 829364-829427, 829450-
829451, 829458-829459; $18,145.86 in Check Nos. 53399-53414;
$1,630,411.68 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30151136-30152168; $3,366.86 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 703-704).
Code Amendment: Hearing Examiner Duties (CA 2020-007)
To adopt Ordinance No. 4496, relating to use of a Hearing Examiner and Zoning
amending PMC Sections 9.130.060 "Additional Exceptions — Application";
21.10.020 "Terms Defined"; 23.10.060 "Additional Timing Considerations";
25.145.060 "Setback Requirement"; 25.165.060 "Caretaker's Residence";
25.165.120 "Hazardous Waste"; 25.210.020 "Initiation of Amendments";
25.210.030 "Requirements for Zoning Petition"; 25.210.060 "Planning
Commission — Findings and Recommendations"; 25.210.070 "Appeal of
Recommendation"; 25.210.080 "City Council Consideration"; 25.220.020
"Zoning"; and 29.35.00 "Roles and Responsibilities"
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Code Enforcement Board Appointments
To confirm the Mayor's appointment of Duane Van Beek to Position No. 3 on
the Code Enforcement Board with an unexpired term from September 8, 2020 to
January 1, 2022.
Historic Preservation Commission Reappointments
To confirm the Mayor's reappointments of Malin Bergstrom and Daniel Stafford
to Position Nos. l & 2 respectively on the Historic Preservation Commission with
terms from August 1, 2020 to August 1, 2023.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Reappointments/Appointments
To confirm the Mayor's reappointments of Nolvia Salinas and Thomas
Davenport to Position Nos. l & 2 respectively and the appointment of Julie Ann
Campos to Position No. 3 on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, with
Position Nos. 1 & 2 terms from February 2, 2020 to February 2, 2023 and
Position No. 3 term from September 8, 2020 to February 2, 2021.
Planning Commission Appointments
To confirm the Mayor's appointments of Ty Jennings, Rachel Teel and Jay
Hendler to Position Nos.4, 7 & 8 respectively on the Planning Commission, with
Position No. 4 term from September 8, 2020 to February 2, 2024 and Position
Nos. 7 & 8 terms from September 8, 2020 to February 2, 2026.
(RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent Agenda
as read. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas announced the recent loss of Pasty Nelson a long-time
Watch Block Captain volunteer. Ms. Barajas also noted that she toured the Pasco
Aviation Museum and Hanger.
Mr. Milne provided additional details regarding the Pasco Aviation Museum and
Hanger tour.
Mayor Martinez expressed thanks to the Tri -City Water Follies for organizing
the HAPO "Over the River" Airshow during the past weekend.
Ms. Roach commented on the Visit Tri -Cities meeting she recently attended.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation: Vacating a Portion of E Pueblo Street (MF# VAC2019-006)
Mr. White updated Council on the status of the proposed vacation.
Council and staff discussed whether to continue the Public Hearing or to deny
the proposed vacation.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to continue the hearing on the Pueblo
Street Vacation request to November 2, 2020. Mr. Maloney seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
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J&J Kelly Construction Annexation (MF# ANX 2020-002)
Mr. White provided a brief report related to the proposed annexation and the next
steps in the annexation process.
Council and staff briefly discussed the proposed annexation and the possibility
of creating a Local Improvement District for City services.
CONDUCT A PUBLIC MEETING
Mayor Martinez opened the public meeting at 7:29 PM and after three calls for
comments, and there being none, he closed the public meeting at 7:29:30 PM.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3980,
accepting a notice of intent to commence annexation proceedings for the J&J
Kelly Construction 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.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Setting Public Hearing for Street Vacation: Vacating the Remainder of E.
Duluth Street (MF# VAC2020-004)
Mr. White explained the purpose of the proposed vacation of the remainder of
East Duluth Street.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3981,
setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, October 5, 2020 as the time and date to conduct a
public hearing to consider vacating E. Duluth Street within Blocks 6 and 7 of
Frey's Addition to the west right-of-way line of N. Utah Avenue. Ms. Roach
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution - Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Port of Pasco for
Argent Road
Mr. Worley explained the proposed amendments to the Interlocal Agreement
with the Port of Pasco for the Argent Road Project.
Council and staff briefly discussed the proposed amendments.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3982,
authorizing execution of the Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between
the City and Port of Pasco for the Argent Road Project and further, authorize the
City Manager to execute the Amendment. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Professional Services Agreement - Schlagel Park/Pasco Boat Basin
Mr. Ratkai provided an overview of the proposed professional services
agreement for the Schlagel Park/Pasco Boat Basin project for design services and
permitting processes and grant requirements.
Council and staff briefly discussed the proposed agreement.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Professional Services
Agreement for project design services for the Schlagel Park/Pasco Boat Basin
Project with MacKay Sposito in the amount of $311,546.48 and further, authorize
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the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement. Ms. Roach
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Commission Chairperson Selection
Mr. Zabell noted that the Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Commission (IDEC)
Charter requires that Council appoint the IDEC Chair and the previous Chair had
resigned from the IDEC in late 2019.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to confirm Jeffrey Robinson as the
chairperson for the Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Commission. Mr. Serrano
seconded. Motion carried unaimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mayor Martinez expressed thanks to the Council subcommittee members for
their time and dedication in reviewing applications and interviewing candidates
to serve on a number of City Boards and Commission. Mayor Martinez also
expressed thanks to all the individuals that applied and appreciates their passion
for serving.
Ms. Roach commented that she has been having technician issues with her Wad,
which should be corrected soon. In the meantime, she apologized to those
individuals that she has not responded to via email.
Mr. Zabell and Fire Chief Gear reported on the deployment of staff to assist in
regional fires due to the recent extreme weather conditions.
Council and staff discussion regarding firefighting efforts continued.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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