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Home My WebLink About2021.09.13 Council Minutes ��t��1 �� w�t�h in�tt,n MINUTES City Council Workshop Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, September 13, 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, Craig Maloney, Saul Martinez, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano. Councilmembers absent: Blanch Barajas. Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Jeff Briggs,Acting City Attorney; Craig Briggs, 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 Mr. Alvarado commented on the recent Ben Franklin Transit Board Meeting he attended. Ms. Roach commented on the strategic planning for Visit Tri-Cities she participated in last week. Mayor Martinez commented on the Make a Wish Foundation fundraising event held last week that featured over a hundred Chevy Corvettes. Page 1 of 5 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Business Support Program with Pasco Chamber of Commerce Ms. Sigdel provided a recap of the Business Support Program, which was formed earlier in the summer by Council approval for $1 million of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. She also provided a current status of the program, noting that there is a targer demand for this program than originally planned for. Ms. Sigdel stated as a result, there is a need for additional $2.5M of ARPA funding for this program. Ms. Sigdel asked for Council's comments and recommendations. Economic Development Manager Gonzalez also provided a recap of the outreach efforts for the Business Support Program. Mr. Zabell introduced the Pasco Chamber of Commerce's Executive Director Colin Hastings who was also available to discuss the Business Support Program and its need for increased funding. Council, staff and Mr. Hastings discussed options related to the request for additional ARPA funding for the Business Support Program. After the discussion concluded, Council concurred to fully fund those businesses qualified for the businesses assistant grants and place the business education portion of the Business Support Program on hold at this time. Life and Safety Program for Commercial Structures Mr. White provided a brief summary of recent discussions focused on utilizing ARPA funds for building improvements of privately owned commercial buildings that currently do not meet the International Building Code (IBC) including several policy issues for such a program. He asked Council to provide clarity to what they envision the Life and Safety Program for Commercial Structures would include. Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the proposed program with an acknowledgement that there are many moving parts in developing this type of program or programs. During the discussion, Mr. Briggs explained the ARPA and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding requirements. He stated that ARPA funding may be used the businesses {tenants of the buildings unless the business owner also owns the building) negatively affected by COVID-19 and the CDBG funding may be used for the building owners directly. Page 2 of 5 Mr. Zabell recapped the discussior stating that the proposed Life and Safety Program for commercial structures will focus on commercial buildings located within the Pasco downtown that need electrical improvements, fire suppression provisions and/or expansion of outdoor seating, as well as addressing the sanitation needs outside along the sidewalks and streets. Resolution - I-182/6roadmoor Interchange Improvements — DKS Associates, Inc. Professional Services Agreement (Design) Mr. Worley provided an overview of the need for improvements to the I- 182/Broadmoor Interchange. He stated there is a specific list of tasks that are required in order to obtain approvals from WSDOT and the Federal Highway Administration for the updates to interchange. Mr. Zabell noted that improvements to the interchange are needed today and even more so in the future when development occurs. Council and staff briefly discussed the details of proposed professional services agreement. Proposed Sewer Local Improvement Districts (LID)s in New Urban Growth Area Mr. Worley stated that staff was currently analyzing options to help a uniform develop of utilities for water and sewer for property within the City's Urban Growth Area (UGA). He introduced Ryan Whithers, P.E. with RH2 Engineering Inc. who provided details of a preliminary plan for planned sewer service Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) within the new UGA. Mr. Worley stated that if Council is agreeable, then staff would initiate one to two LIDs in the near future. Mayor Martinez commented that the LIDs for sewer line within the UGA was a great plan. Mr. Zabell mentioned that the LIDs will initiate an orderly and efficient development of the property within UGA. Utility Extension in the Unincorporated Islands &Urban Growth Area (UGA) Mr. White agreed with Mr. Zabell's comments made in the previous agenda item. He stated that this is a policy issue and may include amendments to the Pasco Municipal Code for the unincorporated islands within the City and address the concerns of providing City utilities as further development occurs within those islands. He explained when portable water is requested from property owners within unincorporated Page 3 of 5 areas that the extension of sewer would b� aiso be required along with streets standards. Council and staff discussion ensued and it was recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed Utility Extension Policy for unincorporated islands & the UGA with the development community, as well as property owners owning large plots of land within the UGA prior to bringing it back for Council's final action. National Community Survey Mr. Zabell recapped the purpose of the National Community Survey and asked for Council's input on the policy questions for this year's survey the following topics were considered: 1. Short-term rentals 2. Mental Health Sales Tax 3. Marijuana removing the moratorium and possible retail sale of marijuana Council agreed that the topics were appropriate and to have the National Community Survey staff review and possible amend the proposed questions to help ensure that people provide responses to those questions. Resolutions - Wehe Water Main & Wrigley Drive Extension Project Acceptances Mr. Worley introduced Capital Improvement Projects Manager Serra who provided a brief report on the completion of two Public Works projects. Resolution - Tri-Cities Youth Soccer Association (T-CYSA� Agreement Mr. Ratkai introduced Recreation Services Manager Kubalek who provided a brief history of the long standing contractual relationship with the Tri-Cities Youth Soccer Association (T-CYSA) and summarized the proposed updates within the amendment extending the agreement for another ten years as provided within the original agreement. Mr. Maloney stated that he has heard a number of complaints and comments about T-CYSA and asked what is the benefit(s) to the City in continuing its relationship with the T-CYSA by providing soccer services instead of having City staff run the program directly. Ms. Roach also stated that she has heard complaints about the traffic congestion, along Burden Road, during soccer tournaments. She asked if it was possible for T-CYSA to hold soccer games on other fields within the City. Page4of5 Council expressed desire to keep soccer equitable and affordable for all. Noting that It would helpful to receive periodic reports from T-CYSA. Mr. Ratkai responded to Council stating that staff will look into Council's comments about the T-CYSA complaints, as well as provide additional information regarding the proposed amendment to the agreement with T- CYSA to Council at the next meeting. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION Mr. Zabell announced that "Coffee with a Cop" was scheduled for 3:30 PM on September 15, 2021 at 22nd Avenue and Court Street, in the parking lot in front of the Subway Restaurant. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM. � PASSED and APPROVED this�0 day of, �r ��z.�� , 20��. APPROVED: ATTEST: ,�� -- Saul Martinez, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page5of5