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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.11.15 Council Minutes �.1C�!U� ���� � �'1�,1 c��„��_?;�7 t 1 MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, November 15, 2021 City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM by Saul Martinez, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Saul Martinez, David Milne, and Pete Serrano. Councilmembers absent: Zahra Roach. Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Craig Briggs, Acting 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. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Meeting Minutes To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting held on November 1, 2021 and Workshop held on November 8, 2021. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $4,168,459.53 ($3,124,733.57 in Check Nos. 244811-245063; $161,400.19 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 833653-833655, 833727-833731; $17,416.60 in Check Nos. 53781- 53792; $864,772.16 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30167844-30168373; $137.01 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 835). Page 1 of 7 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 $95,071.88 and, of that amount, authorize $0.00 to be turned over for collection. Ordinance - Amending PMC Chapter 10.70 "Parking - Streets Restricted" To adopt Ordinance No. 4557, amending Section 10.70.080 "Schedule III — Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets" and Section 10.70.090 "Schedule IV - Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets" of the Pasco Municipal Code. Resolution -2022 Legislative Priorities To approve Resolution No. 4115, declaring the City's legislative priorities for the 2022 session of the Washington State Legislature. Resolution - Setting Public Hearing for Vacating a Portion of East Pueblo Street (VAC 2021-003) To approve Resolution No. 4116, setting the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of East Pueblo Street. Resolution -Amendment to Mid Columbia Library Agreement To approve Resolution No.4117, amending the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of Pasco and Mid-Columbia Libraries, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment. Resolution -Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services Agreement for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase 1 with RH2 Engineering To approve Resolution No. 4118, authorizing execution of Amendment No.4 for the Professional Services Agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase 1. Resolution - Professional Services Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with J-U-B Engineers, Inc. for Lewis Street Overpass Project To approve Resolution No. 4119, authorizing the City Manager to execute Supplement No. 4 for the Professional Services Agreement with J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. for the Lewis Street Overpass project. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote. Page 2 of 7 VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Jeffrey Robinson, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Commission (IDEC) Chair and Pasco resident, formally invited Council and staff to a special virtual IDEC meeting scheduled for December 1, 2021, at 5:30 PM. Mr. Robinson also expressed appreciation to Mayor Martinez for his leadership during his two years as the Mayor of the City of Pasco. Mr. Pedro Torres, downtown Pasco business owner, stated that he was speaking on behalf of a group of downtown Pasco business owners and expressed concern regarding recent crimes committed in downtown Pasco. He stated that the group was asking for additional police presence in the downtown area and they also asked for better street lighting in downtown area. Mr. Zabell stated that the Pasco Chief of Police has assigned a police officer to assist with the concerns of the downtown Pasco business owners. He also noted that street lighting will be addressed through the Lewis Street Corridor Improvements project from Second Avenue up to Fifth Avenue. Mr. Zabell suggested that staff will report back to Council within a month about this situation. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Mr. Serrano commented on the City's Veteran's Day event he attended and expressed appreciation to staff for preparing a successful event. American Rescue Plan Act Projects List Update Ms. Sigdel provided an update regarding the American Rescue Program Act (ARPA) list of projects prepared by staff. She first commented on currently funded projects; next, she commented on the outstanding projects recommended to receive ARPA funding; and lastly, she commented on the remaining projects on the list that may receive funding through other funding sources. Ms. Sigdel stated that staff is seeking direction from Council regarding the proposed funding for the Water Capital projects, as well as discussion on the ARPA funding recommendations made by staff. Mr. Serrano recommended that the Water Capital projects be fully funded as it affects all rate payers and best serves the City as a whole. Page 3 of 7 Mr. Maloney recommended allocating ARPA funding for projects that cannot be funded through the General Fund such as the Life Safety Program for the downtown Pasco business/property owners. Ms. Sigdel reiterated the use of the ARPA funds through local governments must be documented to confirm the recipients of this funding were negatively economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Martinez expressed support to fully funding the Water Capital projects and for those projects that help those businesses and individuals who were economically negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO Ordinance - 2022 Ad Valorem Tax Levy and General Fund Revenue Review Ms. Sigdel provided a brief history on the Ad Valorem (property) tax and Washington State requirements for assessing property tax. She stated that the City of Pasco's General Fund revenue is doing very well, noting that the revenue has increased by 27 percent since 2017. She explained how a homeowners' property tax bill is divided up, as well how the sales tax is allocated. Mayor Martinez declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed 2022 Ad Valorem Property Tax Levy at 7:57 PM. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Martinez declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:58 PM. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4558, providing for an increase in the regular property taxes of the City for levy in 2021 and collection in the 2022 tax year; preserving levy capacity for future years; and providing for related matters and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Public Meeting & Resolution - Accepting a Notice of Thanksgiving Partnership Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings (ANX 2021-002) Mr. White explained the requirement to conduct a public meeting for a petition to annex into the City of Pasco and the next steps if Council approves af the notice of intent ta commence the annexation proceedings. Page4of7 Mayor Martinez opened the public meeting for the Thanksgiving Partnership petition to annex property into the City and closed the public meeting as no one asked to speak to this item. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved the City Council approve Resolution No. 4120, accepting a notice of intent to commence annexation proceedings for the Thanksgiving Partnership annexation, providing a determination on the boundary to be annexed, and whether simultaneous zoning and the assumption of bonded indebtedness will be required. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS Resolution - Basin Disposal Inc. 2022 Proposed Rate Increase Mr. Worley provided a brief report on the recent meeting that the Council subcommittee, City staff and BDI, Inc. staff held regarding the proposed solid waste collections and disposal services rate increases. He also noted that there is a Senior Citizen Low-Income Program to help with the utility fees. Mayor Martinez commented that proposed rate increases and stated that they were fair based on the recent rate of inflation. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 4121, approving a rate increase for solid waste collections and disposal services by Basin Disposal Inc. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution -Approving 2022-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement with IUOE, Local No. 280 Mr. Zabell provided a brief report on the IUOE, Local No. 280 and their proposed four-year collective bargaining agreement. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 4122, approving the 2022-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 280 and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution - Acceptance of Work for Fire Station No. 84 and Fire Headquarters Fire Chief Gear provided a brief presentation of the recently completed building housing the Pasco Fire Station No. 84 and Fire Administration Headquarters. Page 5 of 7 MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 4123, accepting the work performed by Jackson Contractor Group, Inc. under contract for the City of Pasco's new Fire Station No. 84 and Fire Administration Headquarters. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution - Setting a Public Meeting for Port of Pasco - Reimann Industrial Center Annexation (ANX 2021-006) Mr. White discussed the petition the City received from the Port of Pasco seeking to annex property into the City and outlined the annexation process. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 4124, setting 7:00 PM, December 6, 2021, as the time and date for a public meeting to consider the Port of Pasco notice of intent to commence annexation proceedings for the Reimann Industrial Center annexation. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION Mr. Zabell asked Fire Chief Gear to report on cold weather sheltering during the next months for the duration of winter. Chief Gear provided an update and also commented on the Tri Cities Union Gospel Center, a key partner with the City in providing shelter to the homeless. Mayor Martinez and Chief Gear spoke about the battery replacement program for smoke detectors. RECESS Mayor Martinez called a five-minute recess at 8:30 PM. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:35 PM for 10 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 8:45 PM. ADJOUI�NMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM. Page 6 of 7 � PASSED and APPROVED this�day of , 20�. APPROVED: ATTEST: � �G�/�.� Saul Martinez, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 7 of 7