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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.10.12 Council MinutesREMOTE WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 12, 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); Eric Ferguson, City Attorney (virtual); Ed Dunbar, Deputy 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. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: Mr. Milne commented on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board he recently attended. He also thanked the Pasco Police Officers that responded to a call for service when some trespassers entered his property. Mr. Maloney briefly recapped the myTRI 2030 meeting he recently attended. He also commented on a police incident that occurred and ended in his driveway. He expressed appreciation to the officers that responded to the incident. Ms. Roach noted that she recently participated in a Visit Tri -Cities promotional video. Mr. Alvarado thanked Officer Aparicio for his community relations abilities. He also commented on the Ben Franklin Transit Board meeting he recently attended. Mayor Pro Tem Barajas also thanked Officer Aparicio for his service and ability to foster community relations and noted that he was selected "Public Servant of the Year" by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Martinez commented on three meetings he attended this past week, which included the weekly COOP meeting, Municipality Advisory Council (MAC) meeting, as well as the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting. Page 1 of 4 REMOTE WORKSHOP MEETING ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 12, 2020 Tourism Promotion Area Update and 2021 Budget & Marketing Plan Mr. Zabell introduced Visit Tri -Cities President/CEO Michael Novakovich who provided the update to the Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) and then presented the 2021 TPA Budget and Marketing Plan. Council and Mr. Novakovich held a brief question and answer period regarding the forecast for the TPA. Ordinance - Preliminary Plat Timeline Extension (CA 2020-008) Mr. White explained the purpose of the proposed amendment to the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) related to the Preliminary Plat timeline extension for a one-year period administratively. Mr. Maloney and Mr. White briefly discussed the amendment and how it may affect a developer agreement. Resolution - Interlocal Agreement with Emergency Management Services Deputy Fire Chief Dunbar explained that the current Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for joint emergency management services will expire at the end of the year and the proposed ILA will continue the shared emergency management services with Franklin County and the other municipalities within the county. Mr. Maloney expressed support for the renewal of the ILA. Resolution - Sole Source Purchase for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Purchase Deputy Fire Chief Dunbar explained the purpose of the purchase of the SCBA equipment by a sole source action. Mayor Martinez asked what will happen with the old SCBA equipment. Deputy Fire Chief Dunbar provided an array of options as to where the old SCBA equipment will be disbursed. Resolution - Interlocal Agreement with Port of Pasco for Sewer Main Installation Deputy Fire Chief Dunbar explained how the proposed Interlocal Agreement with Port of Pasco results in sharing of the cost for the sewer improvement. Resolution - 2019 Annual Action Plan Amendment for Use of CDBG-CV3 Funds for COVID-19 Response (BGAP2020-006) Mr. White reported that in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) notified the City of Pasco that it will receive an additional allocation of $414,368 to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 crisis. This allocation was authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). In accordance with federal regulations, citizen participation requirements may be waived in this case. Applicable waivers to those requirements have been made available through the CARES Act. The City of Pasco is making an amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan. Notice of Public Hearing for the proposed amendment scheduled for October 19, 2020, was published in the Tri - Page 2 of 4 REMOTE WORKSHOP MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 12, 2020 City Herald, posted on the City website under Public Notices, and mailed to local stakeholders per the amended Citizen Participation Plan. The additional $414,368 in CDBG-CV funds may be used to provide CDBG eligible activities to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the impact of COVID- 19. Activities may be carried out by Grantees employees, contractors, or non- profit subrecipients. CDBG-CV funds must meet a national objective of primarily benefiting low -moderate income people. Income eligibility for low - mod clientele, must be determined using approved HUD methodologies and current income guidelines. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, emergency assistance or other qualified public services, public facilities, and economic development. Council and staff discussed the funding available through the CARES ACT as well as the possibility of utilizing General Fund dollars to provide assistance for COVID-19 related issues affecting the City, as well as the residents and businesses within the City. Automated Photo Enforcement Program - Study Results Mr. Worley introduced Brian Chandler with DKS Associates who provided an analysis of ten months of data related to the Automated Photo Enforcement program. A question and answer period ensued with Council, staff and Mr. Chandler regarding the Automated Photo Enforcement program and the limited data available for this report. Mr. Serrano requested that the next report be ready by October 2021 for Council review. It was also noted that the purpose of the program was to reduce traffic accidents in the two locations and it was suggested that a marketing program could be developed to remind drivers on ways to reduce traffic accidents from occurring. Downtown Master Plan and Sign Code Update Mr. White stated that there are currently three (3) processes in motion, which included the review the proposed Sign Code update, the Downtown Master Plan within the 2021/2022 Budget and the newly appointed Arts & Culture Commission's public arts focus. Mr. Maloney encouraged staff to work with the Planning Commission to move updates through quicker for the Downtown Master Plan. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION: Mr. Zabell announced he and Mr. Ratkai will present the Animal Control and Sheltering Services topic to the City Councils of Kennewick and Richland over the next two weeks and present it to Pasco's Council at the end of the month. He noted that the Annual Employee Appreciation Banquet will be delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Zabell asked for two Councilmembers to participate in the meetings with Basin Disposal Incorporated (BDI) on a proposed rate increase of 1.56 percent. Mr. Alvarado and Ms. Roach agreed to participate with staff. Lastly, Mr. Zabell commented on the City's run COVID-19 test site statistics, as well as the National Guard's test site test numbers, which have increased. Mayor Martinez encouraged community members to get tested for COVID-19. Page 3 of 4 REMOTE WORKSHOP MEETING ADJOURNMENT: MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 12, 2020 There being no further business, the workshop adjourned at 8:56 PM. APPROVED: -ell Saul Martinez, Xfayor ATTEST: Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 4 of 4