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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.08.02 Council Mintues City�I� . d5 � � Washington MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, August 2, 2021 City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Saul Martinez, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Saul Martinez, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano. Councilmembers absent: Ruben Alvarado. Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; 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. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Meeting Minutes To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting held on July � 19, 2021 and Workshop held on July 26, 2021. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $3,818,203.49 ($2,037,861.79 in Check Nos. 242882-243154; $858,332.96 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 832394-832412, 832414-832468, 832483-832511, 832514-832575, 832577-832582, 832585-832614, 832617-832657, 832659-832706, 832712-832717, 832719; $23,700.60 in Check Nos. 53665-53688; Page 1 of 5 $898,225.36 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30163458-30164002; $82.78 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 809). Resolution -Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Expansion Phase 1 with RH2 Engineering To approve Resolution No.4081, authorizing execution of Amendment No. 3 for the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant (WPWTP) Improvements. Resolution - Bid Rejection: Burns Road Pathway Phase 1 - Broadmoor Boulevard (Road 100) to Road 90 Project To approve Resolution No. 4082, rejecting all bids, for Bid No. 20012, for the Burns Road Pathway Phase 1 project (Broadmoor Boulevard [Road 100] to Road 90). MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mayor Martinez announced the award from the Washington State Department of Ecology to the City of Pasco's Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) for the "2020 Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance" award. He expressed thanks to the City staff that works in the 1NWTP and also manages it. Mr. Zabell added that the City's WWTP is very complex and the facility is currently being upgraded. He also expressed gratitude to the staff for their efforts in maintaining the facility and for receiving this award seven (7) years in a row. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Valdez, Pasco resident, expressed concern about the Code Enforcement Division and inquired on how to access Code Enforcement information as she stated that her home is located in a zone that does not allow for residential facilities. Mayor Martinez directed Mr. White to respond to Ms. Valdez's concern regarding the zoning issue related to her home. Mr. Feldman, Kennewick resident and property owner within Pasco, also spoke about the zoning issue Ms. Valdez was experiencing, as well as Page 2 of 5 other Code Enforcement issues and would like to submit a formal � complaint. Mr. Perales, Pasco resident, expressed concern about the new concrete curb located near the intersection of Wrigley Drive and Convention Drive. He then spoke about his proposal for Council to formally ban Local Income Tax within the City of Pasco. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Mr. Milne commented on a recent meeting he participated in and the actions taken to support the City of Pasco's sister city located in Colima, Mexico. Ms. Roach announced the roll-out of Visit Tri-Cities realignment of their membership to match their mission and vision promoting tourism. She also stated that Visit Tri-Cities will start their long range strategic planning process in the near future. General Fund Monthly Report -June 2021 Ms. Sigdel provided a brief overview of the June 2021 General Fund report. Council and staff briefly discussed status of the ARPA funding and the process for allocating those funds. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS Resolution -Professional Services Agreement with RH2 Engineering - Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) Pretreatment Improvements Phase 2: Winter Storage Mr. Worley provided a brief report for the proposed agreement for the PWRF Prefreatment Improvements Phase 2 Project with RH2 Engineering. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 4083, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with RH2 Engineering for the Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) Pretreatment Improvements Phase 2: Winter Storage project. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution -Setting a Public Hearing Date for Big Apple Travel Stop Street Vacation - Portion of Rainier Avenue Page 3 of 5 Mr. White provided a brief report regarding the proposed street vacation and the requirement of Council setting a public hearing for it. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No.4084, setting 7:00 PM, September 7, 2021 as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of Rainier Avenue. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Danilyuk Short Plat Sewer Service Requirement Appeal (APPL 2021- 001) Continued from July 19, 2021 Council Meeting Mr. White briefed Council on the status of looking for alternative sewer line routes that may be cost effective for the property owners; as well as explaining that additional time is needed to complete the analysis of the potential alternative sewer line routes. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to continue the Appeal Hearing until the August 16, 2021 Regular Council Meeting. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION Mr. Zabell announced that due to the significant increase in COVID-19 cases within the community, the City has revised its mandate for wearing masks within City facilities for both vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals following the local and state Departments of Health. Fire Chief Gear reported on the Delta variant of COVID-19 and the drastic increase in cases within the community, as well as noting several Fire Department staff were inflicted with the virus. He also discussed the status of the local hospitals noting that all hospitals are near full or at capacity and that it may take up to four or more hours to be treated in the emergency rooms. Mr. Maloney asked if there was an opportunity to use ARPA funding for hazard pay for staff or the possibility of bringing back retired staff to fill in while first responders are out due to the coronavirus. Additional discussion regarding the COVID-19 testing site continued. Mayor Martinez encouraged everyone to get vaccinated and if there is still a concern about the vaccine and its possible side effects, to contact the Benton Franklin Health District to get their questions answered. Page 4 of 5 Mr. Zabell commented on ARPA funding allocations for the small business support program and the utility assistance program. Mr. Zabell announced that National Night Out is still scheduled for Tuesday, August 3, 2021; however, the Family Fun Night originally scheduled for August 3, 2021 was rescheduled to August 30 due to the hazardous air quality outside due to the smoke settling in the area from wildfires located in Oregon. Mr. Maloney asked that Mr. Zabell provide an update on the Emergency Proclamations. Mr. Zabell stated that the Emergency Proclamations are active until either the Governor's emergency orders are remanded or by the end of the year. However, staff will be reviewing all of the emergency proclamations over the next few weeks and will bring any recommended changes to the Mayor and Council for review and take action on. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM. PASSED and APPROVED this��day of ���S` , 20�. APPROVED: ATTEST: � . ��_ Saul artinez, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 5 of 5