HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.11.09 Council MinutesREMOTE
WORKSHOP
MEETING
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 9, 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, Craig Maloney, Saul Martinez,
David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano.
Councilmembers absent: Blanche Barajas.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources
Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Zach Ratkai,
Administrative & Community Services Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief;
Richa Sigdel, Finance Director; Rick White, Community & Economic
Development Director; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and Debby
Barham, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Ms. Roach invited everyone to the virtual Visit Tri Cities Annual Meeting
scheduled on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
Mr. Maloney commented on a recent meeting he attended on behalf of Mayor
Martinez welcoming X -energy, a nuclear reactor and fuel design engineering
company, to the Tri Cities.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Chiawana Park Riparian Shoreline Project
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief overview of the proposed Riparian Shoreline
Project with Futurewise, Mid -Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group and the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Mr. Ratkai introduced Merritt
Mitchell-Wajeeh, Lower Yakima Project Manager with Mid -Columbia
Fisheries Enhancement Group and Alison Cable, Tri Cities Program Manager
with Futurewise.
Ms. Wajeeh explained the importance of this demonstration project for salmon
recovery and their goal it to enhance the habitat for salmonids.
Ms. Cable noted that the targeted project will also help control urban
stormwater runoff and prevent pollution from reaching the Columbia River
through low -impact development practices.
Council, staff and Riparian Shoreline Project partners held a brief question and
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answer period. Council requested that the MOU include language confirming
that the City will have no financial responsibilities related to the proposed
project.
Ordinance - Amend PMC 6.05.010 Definitions - Potentially Dangerous
Animal
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief history of the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) related
to potentially dangerous animals that includes breed specific language within
the definitions portion of the PMC. He stated that staff is seeking direction from
Council.
Council discussion ensued regarding the removal of the breed specific language
in the PMC and potentially amending the PMC to include criminal charges to
owners of potentially dangerous or dangerous animals, making the owner
responsible for the animal's behavior, as well as measures to ensure the animals
adopted from the Animal Shelter are going to responsible owners. Staff was
instructed to bring back additional changes to the PMC related to the
accountability of animal owner(s).
Introduction of Proposed 2021-2022 Biennial Operating Budget
Mr. Zabell and the Department Directors provided a comprehensive overview
of the proposed 2021-2022 Biennial Operating Budget including an overview
of the Departments' 2019-2020 accomplishments and 2021-2022 goals.
Council and staff questions and answers were peppered throughout the
presentation.
Fireworks Display Discussion
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief report on the status of the 2020 fireworks display
delayed from July 2020. Mr. Ratkai stated that staff is seeking Council
consensus whether to hold a fireworks show on December 31, 2020 or to
postpone the fireworks display to July 2021. He provided the costs associated
with the two options.
Council and staff discussed the two options, the costs associated with each
option and the ramifications if the fireworks display was held in December
2020 or delayed to July 2021. While some Councilmembers were in support of
holding a show in December, other Councilmembers were in favor of
postponing the fireworks display to July 2021 and others were open to either
option. Staff was tasked to contact key community members and/or area cities
to see if they would be interested in partnering in a December 31, 2020
fireworks show and to confirm the date when the fireworks company must
know if a show were to occur in December.
Introduce Resolution - Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for
Tourism Promotion Area
Mr. Zabell noted the proposed second amendment to the Tourism Promotion
Area (TPA) Interlocal Agreement was for the increase to the special assessment
to support visitor utilization of hotels and motels within the Tri -Cities. The
proposed $1.00 increase would change the current fee of $2.00 per night to
$3.00 per night.
Mr. Serrano asked if the increase could sunset at a future date after the
community returns to pre -coronavirus conditions.
Mr. Zabell stated that a future reduction of the special assessment would need
to be agreed upon by the three Cities participating in the TPA Interlocal
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Agreement.
Introduce Resolution - WA ST Department of Natural Resources
Easement for Columbia East Force Main
Mr. Worley introduced CIP Manager Serra who explained that the proposed
easement with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources was for
the Columbia East Force Main project.
Mr. Maloney expressed concern that if, in the future, the State of Washington
deems the property for other uses, then the City would be responsible for
moving the main line and would incur all of the costs associated with moving
that line.
Mr. Briggs noted that there is a qualifier before the State could change the use
of the property and require the removal of the main line.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell announced that the Peanuts Park Project was reposted the past week
and Lewis Street Overpass Project will be posted next week.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the workshop adjourned at 10:27 PM.
APPROVED:
PASSED and APPROVED this day of , 2020.
ATTEST:
aul Martinez, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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