HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.10.05 Council MinutesREMOTE REGULAR MINUTES
MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 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/publiccomment). As of 4:00
p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020, six (6) requests to speak were received.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 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); 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 (in-person); Rick White, Community &
Economic Development Director (virtual); Steve Worley, Public Works
Director (virtual); and Debby Barham, City Clerk (in-person).
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Meeting Minutes
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council remote Meeting held on
September 21, 2020, and remote Special Meeting and Workshop held on
September 28, 2020.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $3,175,810.72 ($2,242,166.88 in
Check Nos. 237759-237945; $80,688.56 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 829428-
829449, 829452-829457, 829460-829512, 829515-829548, 829565-829610;
$16,171.22 in Check Nos. 53425-53438; $836,697.08 in Electronic Transfer
Nos. 30152685-30153197; $86.98 in Electronic Transfer No. 711).
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent Agenda and
remove Consent Item C. Resolution - Granting Limited Authority to City
Manager for Land/Easement/Right-of-Way Acquisitions and place it under
Unfinished Business. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried by unanimous
Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Proclamation for "Hispanic Heritage Month"
Mayor Martinez presented a proclamation declaring September 15 through
October 15, 2020 as Hispanic Heritage Month and called upon the recipients of
the proclamation to speak, which included: Felix Vargas, Consejo Latino;
Gracie Valle-Chimal, Pasco School District; and Martin Valadex, Tri -Cities
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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Gabriel Portugal, Downtown Pasco
Development Authority was unable connect virtually and speak during the
meeting.
Mr. Zabell introduced Ms. Pashon who announced a new social media
campaign focusing on National Hispanic Heritage Month. The City of Pasco
will be asking the Pasco community to share history, heritage and
accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans of the past and present.
Mayor Martinez expressed appreciation to the City of Pasco community for
embracing cultural diversity.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
2021 Ad Valorem Tax Levy
Mayor Martinez declared the Public Hearing open at 7:57 PM to consider the
proposed 2021 Ad Valorem Tax Levy. Following three calls for comments, and
there being none, Mayor Martinez declared the Public Hearing closed at
7:57:29 PM.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4497,
providing for an increase in the regular property taxes of the City for levy in
2020 and collection in the 2021 tax year; preserving levy capacity for future
years; and providing for related matters and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Maloney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Street Vacation: Vacating the Remainder of E. Duluth Street (MF#
VAC2020-004)
Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed vacation.
Mayor Martinez declared the Public Hearing open at 8:00 PM to consider the
proposed vacation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none,
Mayor Martinez declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:00:38 PM.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4498,
vacating E. Duluth Street from the centerline of previously vacated Colorado
Street to the west right-of-way line of Utah Avenue and further, authorize
publication by summary only. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Resolution Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Mid Columbia
Library
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief report on the proposed amendment to the current
interlocal agreement with the Mid Columbia Libraries, including the status of
other area libraries.
Ms. Roach asked if a cost study could be conducted to determine if it would be
more cost effective to open a City managed library. Mr. Ratkai indicated that a
study could be conducted in the later part of 2021.
Mr. Alvarado asked if the Mid -Columbia Library owns the facilities that holds
the library branches within Pasco. Mr. Ratkai said no; Mid -Columbia Library
leases both Pasco sites - one site is owned by the City of Pasco and the other
site is privately owned.
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3996,
amending the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of Pasco and
Mid -Columbia Libraries, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
amendment. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolutions - CPA2020-001 Urban Growth Area Expansion; CPA2020-002
Comprehensive Plan Update
Mr. White introduced Senior Planner Gonzalez who updated Council since the
last report provided to Council regarding the status of the proposed Urban
Growth Area (UGA) expansion along with the update to the 2018-2038
Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Martinez called on the individuals who has signed up to speak regarding
the proposed UGA expansion and Comprehensive Plan. Th individuals
included:
1. Mr. Carosino, 130 Terrace Drive, Pasco, WA, expressed opposition to
the proposed UGA expansion.
2. Mr. Fickes, Halverson I Northwest Law Group P.C., Yakima, WA,
requested two minor amendments to the proposed UGA expansion.
3. Mr. Stromstad, 2705 Saint Andrews Loop, Suite C, Pasco, WA 99301,
requested two minor amendments to the proposed UGA expansion.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the proposed UGA expansion.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Resolution No. 3997,
declaring the preferred Urban Growth Area for the City of Pasco. Mr. Alvarado
seconded. Motion carried 5-2, Milne and Serrano no votes.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Resolution No. 3998,
adopting the 2018-2038 Comprehensive Plan, including the Future Land Use
Map and Final Non -Project Environmental Impact Statement, and further,
authorize submittal of both to Franklin County. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion
carried 5-2, Milne and Serrano no votes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Resolution - Granting Limited Authority to City Manager for
Land/Easement/Right-of-Way Acquisitions
Ms. Roach and Mr. Maloney asked for a more detailed explanation of the
conditions for granting limited authority to the City Manager for acquisition of
real property under certain conditions as it was not provided within the
proposed resolution.
Council and staff discussion continued after Mr. Worley explained the updates
to the resolution.
Mr. Zabell offered to add a section within the resolution that will provide a
check and balance mechanism for Council and will bring it back at a later date
for Council's consideration.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell reported on the new COVID-19 testing site and provided the Tips
for a Safer Halloween 2020. Then he introduced Ms. Pashon who announced
the City's efforts for a Safer Halloween 2020 and described an array of
activities offered for the upcoming fall celebration.
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Next, Mr. Zabell announced receipt of a $10,000 donation from STCU Pasco
Bank in support of the City of Pasco's newly formed Arts & Culture
Commission.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:50 PM, for approximately 20
minutes, for the purpose of establishing the sales price or lease amount of real
estate per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b), (c ). The City Manager, City Attorney and
Administrative & Community Services Director were also in attendance.
Mayor Martinez called the meeting back to order at 10:11 PM.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:11:15 PM.
APPROVED:
Sau artinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
J
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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