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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.08.16 Council Minutes Ll�y uJ �� � � W<�5h i n�tan MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, August 16, 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; 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. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Meeting Minutes To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting held on August 2, 2021, and Special Meeting & Workshop held on August 9, 2021. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $4,747,563.04 ($2,406,539.10 in Check Nos. 243155-243383; $1,376,480.97 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 832764-832765, 832827-832835, 832840-832842, 832845, 832885; $23,291.80 in Check Nos. 53689-53710; $941,241.17 in Electronic Page 1 of 6 Transfer Nos. 30164003-30164559; $10.00 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 816). To approve bad debt write-off for Utility Billing, Ambulance, Cemetery, General Accounts, Miscellaneous Accounts, and Municipal Court (non- criminal, criminal, and parking) accounts receivable in the total amount of $214,674.37 and, of that amount, authorize $0.00 to be turned over for collection. Resolution -Amendment No. 2 to Interlocal Agreement with Port of Pasco for Argent Road Project To approve Resolution No.4086, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 for the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Port of Pasco (Port) relating to the Argent Road project. Reapprove Resolution - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for Utility Assistance Program &Agreement with Basin Disposal Inc. To reapprove Resolution No. 4085, approving an agreement with the Basin Disposal Inc. of Franklin County for the Utility Assistance Pragram with American Rescue Plan Act funds. Reappointment to the Tri-City Regional Hotel/Motel Commission To confirm the reappointment of Monica Hammerberg (Hampton Inn & Suites) to the Tri-City Regional Hotel/Motel Commission for a two-year term commencing on September 1, 2021 and ending August 31, 2023. (RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Simmons, Pasco resident, commented on the Benton Franklin Health Department Meeting held recently and requested Council to promote personal choice for each one to decide to vaccinate or not. Mr. Dockstader, Desert Hills Realty owner and Franklin County resident, expressed concern about the increase of another 50,000 people within Pasco and the traffic impact associated with it. He recommended another east-west roadway for moving traffic. He also recommended a new sewer plant near the Pasco Airport. Lastly, he suggested that Clark Road become a major arterial with an overpass over the railroad tracks. Mr. Bauman, Franklin County resident, also commented on transportation issues within Pasco and across the greater Tri-Cities area. Page2of6 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Mayor Martinez commented on the news media conference held on Friday, August 13, 2021, regarding minimizing the spread of COVID-19 virus. Mayor Pro Tem Barajas commented on a ribbon cutting event for the new Costa Vida Restaurant located near Road 68, which was held earlier in the day. Ms. Roach also commented on a ribbon cutting event for a new business, Merit Resource Services, which was held on Friday, August 13, 2021. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO Public Hearing and Ordinance - Cox Family Land LLC Annexation Mr. White requested that Council open and then continue the scheduled public hearing to the next regular City Council meeting. Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing for the Cox Family Land LLC Annexation at 7:20 PM. MOTION: Mayor Martinez moved to continue the scheduled public hearing on the proposed annexation to the next regular City Council meeting scheduled for September 7, 2021. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS Ordinance - Broadmoor Properties LLC Rezone RT to C-1 (Z 2021- 006) Mr. White provided a brief overview of the proposed rezone for Broadmoor Properties. Council and staff briefly discussed the proposed rezone. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4542, rezoning the north 600 feet of Lots 4 & 5 of Record Survey No. 1932652 from RT to C-1, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Maloney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Page 3 of 6 Ordinance - LFRE Fielding Midland Lane Rezone C-1 to R-4 (Z 2021- 007) Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed rezone for LFRE Fielding Midland Lane. Mr. Serrano expressed concern about the proposed rezoning of this property. Council and staff briefly discussed the proposed rezone, noting that this was a quasi judicial action. Mr. Ferguson asked Council if each Councilmember would disclose if they had any communications with individuals regarding this matter and if they felt they would need to recuse themselves from participating in the action for the proposed rezone. Other than Mr. Serrano, no Councilmembers had communications with anyone regarding this proposed rezone. Mr. Serrano announced that he received some emails from a resident who was opposed to the rezone due to the high density housing; however, stated that it did not influence his ability to vote on this matter. Mr. Fielding, owner of property, was requesting the two (2) rezones for this property and another property detailed in the following agenda report. Mr. Fielding stated that there is a need for high-density housing for those individuals that have limited income to purchase a residence. He noted the plans to meet the City's requirements to mitigate any negative impacts related to high-density housing within the surrounding area. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4543, rezoning Lots 12, 13, and 14 of Binding Site Plan 2002-005 from C-1 to R-4, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried 5 to 1. Mr. Serrano opposed the motion. Ordinance - LFRE Fielding Road 92 Rezone C-1 to R-4 (Z 2021-008) Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed rezone for LFRE Fielding Midland Lane. Mr. Ferguson asked Council if any Councilmembers had contact with anyone regarding this quasi judicial issue. Mr. Serrano stated that he had a brief communication with an individual; however, he did not believe it would impair his judgement and could be fair and impartial. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4544, rezoning Lot 22, Cole's Estates; in the NW 1/4 of Section 8, Township 9 North, Range 29 East, Willamette Meridian, Pasco, Franklin County, Washington, from C-1 to R-4 and further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried by 5-1. Mr. Serrano opposed the motion. Page 4 of 6 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Danilyuk Short Plat Sewer Service Requirement Appeal (APPL 2021- 001) Continued from July 19, 2021 Council Meeting The appeal hearing for the Danilyuk Short Plat sewer service requirement was continued and Mr. White provided an update to Council noting the possibility of connecting the City sewer system through the City's property where the new Fire Station is earmarked to be built on Road 100. This would shorten the sewer connection to the appellant's property, also noting that if the sewer was extended through the City's property, the appellants would still need to secure a short easement through some privately owned property to connect with their property. Mr. White stated that if Council denied the sewer waiver appeal at this time, then staff would return with a Resolution detailing the findings of Council's denial. Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the issue and at the conclusion of the discussion, Council agreed to continue the appeal to the September 20 Council meeting to allow time for the appellants an opportunity to obtain an easement with the private property owner for their specific property and time for staff to prepare action for budget authority to extend sewer on the City's property to the appellants property and future sewer connections along Road 96. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to continue the the Short Plat sewer waiver appeal to the September 20, 2021 Council Meeting. Mr. Maloney Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION Mr. Zabell asked Finance Director Sigdel to provide an update with the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funding update and Ms. Sigdel reported on the current funding programs using the ARPA funding. Mr. Zabell noted that Franklin County received an appeal for the City's Urban Growth Area and Mr. Ferguson provided a brief update regarding the status of the appeal and provided some key upcoming dates for the appeal. Mr. Maloney asked staff for a status of the deferred fines and fees information he requested some time ago. He also commented on the concern, voiced during the Public Comment period, regarding traffic issues as the population growth occurs and asked that staff present an overview of the City's the long term plan related to the future growth and how the City will address the traffic impact mitigation. Page 5 of 6 Mr. Zabell noted that the Traffic System Master Plan, which is part of the City's Comprehensive Plan, will be coming forward to Council in late September or early October 2021. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 PM. PASSED and APPROVED this� day of , 20ZI. APPROVED: ATTEST: 1 ,� Saul Martinez, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 6 of 6