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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" Page 1 of 4 REMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 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. Page 2 of 4 REMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 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 Page 3 of 4 REMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 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 Page 4 of 4