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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.09.07 Council Minutes C:ity�1 � �� W��s�zin�ron M�NUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Tuesday, September 7, 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: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Saul Martinez, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano. 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 16, 2021 and Workshop held on August 23, 2021. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $6,696,281.15 ($3,685,149.31 in Check Nos. 243384-243737; $1,171,150.61 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 832707-832711, 832720-832762, 832766-832824, 832836-832839, 832846-832884, 832887-833026, 833069-833072; $32,568.42 in Check Nos. 53711-53741; $1,807,286.53 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30164560- 30165691; $126.28 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 817). Page 1 of 8 Ordinance - Budget Adjustment for COVID-19 Activity Grants To adopt Ordinance No. 4545, amending the 2021-2022 Biennial Operation Budget of the City of Pasco, Washington by providing supplement thereto; to provide additional appropriation in the City's General Fund and Ambulance Fund for COVID-19 related activity, and further, authorize publication by summary only. 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Work Plan and Allocations (MF#BGAP 2021-003) To approve Resolution No. 4087, approving the Program Year 2022 Community Development Block Grant Allocations and Annual Work Plan. 2022 HOME Annual Work Plan and Allocation (MF# BGAP 2021-004) To approve Resolution No. 4088, approving the Federal 2022 HOME Annual Work Plan and Allocation. Resolution - Change Order No. 2 to Columbia East Force Main Project To approve Resolution No. 4089, authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to the construction contract with DW Excavating, Inc. for the Columbia East Force Main project; contingent upon change order approval by our funding partner, the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Downtown Pasco Development Authority Board Appointment To confirm the Mayor's appointment of Thomas Granbois to Position No. 1 on the Downtown Pasco Development Authority Board, with the term effective September 7, 2021 to December 20, 2023. Pasco Public Facilities District Board Reappointment To confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Spencer Jilek to the Pasco Public Facilities District Board to Position No. 3 with a term expiring on July 14, 2025. (RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Alvarado seconded. The motion carried by unanimous Roll Call Vote. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Leo Morales, Pasco downtown business owner, expressed concern about updating the inside of buildings located in the downtown area to correct code infractions as the City has the funding to update Peanuts Page 2 of 8 Park in the downtown area. He asked Council to come up with a plan to update the inside of the buildings. Ms. Haley Harris, Pasco resident, expressed concern about the traffic on Burns Road, specifically related protecting the safety of children walking to and from school and crossing Burns Road. Mr. Tim Harris, Pasco resident, also expressed concern about the traffic on Burns Road and the safety of children walking to and from school. Ms.Amy Phillips, Pasco resident, also expressed concern about the traffic on Burns Road and the safety of children walking to and from school. Mr. Carl Holder, Pasco business and property owner, commented on the drain to the boat basin which has been plugged for many years and he asked if it could be cleared. Mr. Jose Iniguez, downtown Pasco business owner, commented on the issue of the homeless loitering in front of his business. He also expressed appreciation about Mayor Martinez's comments regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. Ms. �ucia Gonzales, Pasco downtown business owner, asked for help with updating her building to meet the Zoning and (International) Building Codes. She asked if there were any loans or grants available to update the buildings in the downtown area. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES ANDlOR OFFICERS Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Mayor Martinez expressed thanks to Mayor Pro Tem Barajas and Councilmember Maloney for reviewing the application packets and interviewing the candidates for the Downtown Pasco Development Authority with him. He noted that all of the candidates interviewed were outstanding. Ms. Roach stated that she will be participating in the Visit Tri-Cities strategic planning session scheduled for Wednesday, September 8, 2021. General Fund Monthly Report -July 2021 Ms. Sigdel provided a brief overview of the July 2021 General Fund report. Mr. Maloney asked when ARPA's Life and Safety Assistance for the downtown businesses would be ready for Council to review and discuss Page 3 of 8 and Ms. Sigdel stated that staff is still working out the details of the program and hopefully will be brought before Council for discussion and action within the next month. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO Continued Public Hearing and Ordinance - Cox Family Land LLC Annexation (ANX 2021-001) Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed annexation, noting that if it is approved by Council a zoning determination would need to be approved by Council as well and was scheduled for action later in this agenda packet. Mayor Martinez opened the continued the Public Hearing, from the August 16th Council Meeting, to consider the proposed Cox Family Land LLC Annexation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Martinez declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:46 PM. Mr. Ferguson noted that the original resolution mentioned bonded indebtedness; that was no longer the case and the proposed ordinance reflects that change. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4546, relating to annexation and annexing certain real property to the City of Pasco, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing - Ordinance for Street Vacation: Portion of Rainier Ave. - Big Apple Travel Stop (VAC 2021-002) Mr. White explained the purpose of the proposed vacation of a portion of Rainier Avenue for a future travel stop facility. Mayor Martinez declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed street vacation of a portion of Rainier Avenue at 7:49 PM. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Martinez declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:50 PM. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No.4547, vacating a portion of Rainier Avenue, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Maloney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Page 4 of 8 ORDINANCES AND RESaLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS Ordinance - Cox Family Land LLC Zoning Determination (ZD 2021- 001) Mayor Martinez announced that the Cox Family Land LLC zoning determination was a quasi judicial action and asked Mr. Ferguson to explain the procedure for quasi-judicial items. Mr. Ferguson read the quasi judicial procedure including how the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine applies to it. Next, he asked all Councilmembers a series of questions associated with potential conflicts of interest to disclose such potential conflicts or appearance of conflicts. With no response from the Councilmembers, he asked if any members of the public were seeking to disqualify a member of Council from participating in the proceedings. No one came forward. Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed zoning determination for the property just annexed into the City of Pasco. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4548, assigning I-1 zoning to the Cox Family Land LLC annexation area as recommended by the Hearing Examiner, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance - PMC Addition -Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WAN) Police Chief Roske provided a brief report on the proposed allowance of "Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATV) to operate on City streets. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4549, creating a new Chapter 10.100 "Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles" within the Pasco Municipal Code and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance - Columbia Riverwalk Apartments properties R-3 and I-1 to R-4 (Z 2021-009) Mayor Martinez announced that the Columbia Riverwalk Apartments properties rezoning request was a quasi judicial action and asked Mr. Ferguson to explain the procedure for quasi judicial items. Mr. Ferguson read the quasi judicial procedure including how the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine applies to it. Next, he asked all Councilmembers a series of questions associated with potential conflicts of interest to disclose such potential conflicts or appearance of conflicts. With no response from the Councilmembers, he asked if any members of Page 5 of 8 the public were seeking to disqualify a member of Council from participating in the proceedings. No one came forward. Mr. White provided an overview of the proposed rezoning of property for the Columbia Riverwalk Apartments. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4550, rezoning Lots 1 through 6 of Short Plat 2020-29, records of Franklin County, Washington from R-3 and I-1 to R-4. Mr. Maloney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance - Bedford Street Duplex C-1 to R-4 (Z 2021-010) Mayor Martinez announced that the Bedford Street Duplex property rezone request was a quasi judicial action and asked Mr. Ferguson to explain the procedure for quasi judicial items. Mr. Ferguson read the quasi judicial procedure including how the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine applies to it. Next, he asked all Councilmembers a series of questions associated with potential conflicts of interest to disclose such potential contlicts or appearance af conflicts. With no response from the Councilmembers, he asked if any members of the public were seeking to disqualify a member of Council from participating in the proceedings. No one came forward. Mr. White provided an overview of the proposed rezoning of property for the Bedford Street Duplex. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4551, rezoning Lots 4 through 7 of Binding Site Plan 2002-05, records of Franklin County, Washington; from C-1 to R-4. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried 6 to 1. Opposed - Councilmember Serano. Resolution -Sun Willows Golf Course Ground Lease with CourseCo Mr. Ratkai provided a brief update regarding the proposed lease agreement with CourseCo for the management and operation of the Sun Willows Golf Course. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 4090, approving the lease agreement with Sun Willows Pasco Golf LLC, for the professional management and operation of Sun Willows Golf Course. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution - Interlocal Agreement for the Quad-City Stormwater Grant Application Mr. Worley explained the purpose of the proposed Interlocal Agreement is share the cost of preparing a stormwater grant application through the Page 6 of 8 Quad-City group consisting of the Cities of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and West Richland. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 4091, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the Cities of Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, and West Richland for the administration and funding of the Quad-City Stormwater Effectiveness Study and Water Quality Stormwater Grant application. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION Mr. Zabell stated that there was a need for an Executive Session to discuss potential litigation with Council and legal counsel. He also announced that staff received communications from the Washington State Redistricting Commission and suggested that a Council subcommittee review the materials prior to it being brought forward to the full Council. Mr. Maloney recommended that a Council subcommittee was an effective way to work through the tasks. Mayor Martinez asked the previous subcommittee including Councilmembers Maloney and Roach and Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, if they were able to participate in the initial review of the redistricting and they agreed to it. The subcommittee will bring the recommendations to Council at the first meeting in October after the subcommittee meets in mid- September. Mayor Martinez announced that there will be Corvettes in town this weekend. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:25 PM for 20 minutes to discuss with legal counsel about current or potential litigation, per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and the City Attorney. Mayor Martinez called the meeting back to order at 8:46 PM. Page 7 of 8 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:46 PM. PASSED and APPROVED this `� day of �Q,�� , 20�. APPROVED: ATTEST: '�C�-, �Cc `�''�... Saul Martinez, ayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 8 of 8