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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.07.12 Council Minutes Liry�.I V � �� Washin�ton MINUTES City Council Workshop Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, July 12, 2021 City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:12 PM by Saul Martinez, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Saul Martinez, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano. Staff present: Adam Lincoln, Deputy City Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director; Richa Sigdel, Finance Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and Debby Barham, City Clerk. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Mr. Alvarado commented on the Ben Franklin Transit meeting he recently attended. Mayor Martinez expressed thanks to Mr. Serrano for running the July 6, 2021 Council meeting while he was at the Tri-Cities Dust Devils baseball game, where he threw the first pitch. He also expressed appreciation to the Tri-Cities Dust Devils Management staff as well. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Pasco Public Facilities District (PPFD) -Aquatic Center Update Mr. Ratkai explained that Pasco Public Facilities District (PPFD) Board President Mark Morrissette was unable to attend the workshop. Therefore, Mr. Ratkai provided an update on the status of the proposed Aquatic Center that the PPFD Board is considering including a brief history of the PPFD activities from 2013 forward, description of an aquatic recreational facility in two (2) phases, facility amenities, an overview of Page 1 of 4 the 2021 financial analysis, and lastly, the potential costs and financing of the facility. Mr. Maloney expressed support for the proposed Aquatic Center and reiterated that the PPFD Board was posed well to run a successful ballot issue and will be financially viable to build an aquatic facility within Pasco. Mr. Alvarado asked if the PPFD Board had discussed if and how all of the community members would be able to access the facility. Mr. Maloney recalled that the feasibility study indicated a day pass to the Aquatic Center would likely be under$10 for an adult; however, he would like to defer to staff for a final fee amount. Mayor Martinez expressed support for the proposed Aquatic Center. Mr. Milne asked if there has been any discussion on a potential negative impact for automobile dealers and other high ticket sales within Pasco related to the two-tenths of one-percent added tax. No one had heard of any concerns as of yet. Mr. Serrano asked if there was a possibility to move up the construction of Phase 2 sooner than currently scheduled 12 to 15 years. Mr. Ferguson stated that the PPFD Board resolution was delayed for a few weeks and will come back to Council for approval at a future date that still needs to be determined. Resolution -Sun Willows Golf Course Ground Lease with CourseCo Mr. Ratkai provided status of the proposed 20-year Sun Willows Golf Course Ground Lease with CourseCo. Council and staff further discussed the proposed ground lease with CourseCo for the Sun Willows Golf Course. City and CourseCo staff still has some items to finalize and when those items are agreed to, the final proposed agreement will come back to Council for consideration and approval. Resolution -Accepting a Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings (ANX 2021-003) Mr. White provided an overview of the notice of intent to annex approximately 600 acres of land into the City of Pasco. He also noted that this is a combination of three (3) requests to annex property into one annexation proposal. Page 2 of 4 Council and staff briefly discussed the properties within the proposed annexation request. Resolution - $5M Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan -West Pasco Water Treatment Plant (WPWTP) Expansion Project, Phase 1 Mr. Worley introduced Capital Improvements Program Manager Maria Serra who provided a brief report related to a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant for the first phase of its expansion. Resolution - Sole Source Approval - Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements Phase Two Project Mr. Worley noted that the first phase of the Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements project has already been completed. Next, he introduced HLA Engineering & Land Surveying, Inc. Consultant Michael Uhlman who presented the second phase of the Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements project. Council, staff and the consultant further discussed the proposed Phase 2 of the Citywide Traffic Signal project. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION Mr. Lincoln noted that both Fire Chief Gear and Deputy Chief Reid are currently in Yakima County, WA helping in incident command to fight a fire currently burning in that area. He also announced League of Women Voters forum for the candidates running for City of Pasco's Council position No. 3 and candidates for the Pasco School District will be available starting on Tuesday, July 13 on the City of Pasco's social media websites. Mr. Maloney suggested that Council form a subcommittee to meet with the City's IS staff regarding the security measures in place to avoid ransomware attacks. Mr. Worley stated that was a good idea and noted that the City's IS staff has strong security protocols in place to protect the City against ransomware and other cyber attacks. Mayor Martinez expressed appreciation to City staff for the activities and enforcement provided within Pasco during the Grand Old 4th of July events. EXECUTIVE SESSION After a short break, Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:21 PM for approximately 30 minutes to consider acquisition of real estate per RCW 42.30.110(b) and establish the sales price or lease amount of real Page 3 of 4 estate per RCW 42.30.110(c}, as well as to discuss enforcement actions with Legal Counsel Per RCW 42.30.110(i) with the Deputy City Manager and the City Attorney. Mayor Martinez called the meeting back to order at 8:51 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:51 PM. PASSED and APPROVED this_day of , 20�. APPROVED: ATTEST: Saul Martinez, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 4 of 4