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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022.01.24 Council Minutescryo` Pasco Washington MINUTES City Council Workshop Meeting 7:20 PM - Monday, January 24, 2022 City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:25 PM by Craig Maloney, Mayor Pro Tem. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Joseph Campos, Pete Serrano, David Milne, and Nikki Torres Councilmembers absent: Zahra Roach Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Craig Briggs, Assistant City Attorney; Jeff Briggs Assistant 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. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Mr. Milne commented on the Agricultural Hall of Fame event that he attended recently, noting that Ms. Torres also attended the event. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Tri -City Dust Devils Season Recap Mr. Ratkai introduced Derrel Ebert, Vice President & General Manager for the Tri - City Dust Devils Baseball Team who reported on the 2021 baseball season and their affiliation with the Los Angeles A's Major League Baseball (MLB) team for the next ten (10) years. Brent Miles, President also commented on the Tri -City Dust Devils, and they announced that the Washington State AA and AAA High School Championship games will be held again at GESA Stadium in May 2022. Page 1 of 5 Council, Mr. Miles, Mr. Ebert, Mr. Ratkai and Mr. Zabell continued to discuss the 2022 baseball season, the upcoming scheduled improvements to GESA Stadium and the positive economic impact the season, as well as stadium improvements will bring to the community. Future Fire Station Considerations Mr. Zabell and Fire Chief Gear provided a brief presentation regarding the status and considerations of the future City Fire Stations due to its anticipated growth. Mr. Serrano asked about the increased call volume this past year and the causes of that increase. Fire Chief Gear responded stating that the coronavirus was one of the major factors in that increase. Chief Gear also mentioned that the Fire Department's Resource Navigator program helped reduce the repeat EMS calls this past year. He also noted that the first large, assisted living facility, currently being built on Burns Road, will have a major impact on increased calls when it is opened stressing Station 83 if Station 85 is not up and running by then. Mr. Zabell stated that staff was currently in the process of updating the Fire Master Plan based on all the factors affecting the EMS and Fire calls discussed during the workshop. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked about the City's interaction with the area Fire Districts and as Pasco expands through annexations how that affects the Franklin County Fire District capabilities. Fire Chief Gear stated that Pasco works well with the area Fire Districts to ensure the best coverage possible with the equipment, facilities, and manpower available. He reiterated that planning for the future needs now is key. Fire Station 85 & Maple Street Extension Mr. Zabell and Fire Chief Gear provided a brief report on the proposed extension of Maple Street in front of the future Fire Station 85. They sought Council's thoughts the type of roadway for the new Fire Station 85. Should it be merely a driveway or should the City build a roadway that would accommodate a future road to extend Maple Street and provide for the roadway connection from Road 100 to Road 97. Council and staff discussed an option of road extension as future development occurs with the properties between Road 100 and Road 97. At the end of the discussion, the majority of the Council felt that the City should build a roadway to access Fire Station 85 at this time and as the property to the east of the Fire Station is developed, then Council would hold public hearings on the options a future road connection from Road 100 to Road 97. Page 2 of 5 SG Land Management LLC/Harris Road Annexation (ANX 2020-001) Mr. White provided an update on the proposed annexation that will be coming forward for final action at the February 7, 2022, Council meeting. Mr. Serrano and Mr. White briefly discussed the length of time to process this annexation. Resolution - Interlocal Agreement for Columbia River Bacteria Management Plan Mr. Worley explained the purpose of the proposed interlocal agreement in response to unusual algae blooms that occurred within the Columbia River during the past summer. This item will come before Council at their next business meeting for final action. Resolution - Bid Award for West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Improvements (Phase 1) Mr. Worley provided a brief overview of the proposed bid award for Phase 1 of the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Improvements. This item will come before Council at their next business meeting for final action. Council Voting Districts - Redistricting Discussion Mr. Zabell and Assistant City Attorney Jeff Briggs provided a brief update on the process to review the current Council Voting District Boundaries and possibly realigning the districts' boundaries based on the 2020 U.S. Census data received through the Washington State Department of Financial Management. The City has enlisted the services of the law firm of Floyd, Pflueger & Ringer, PS again to analyze the current census data and provide recommendations for possible districts' boundaries realignments. Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the potential Council Voting Districts' boundaries adjustments. At the end of the discussion Mr. Zabell stated that staff will come back to Council in late June or early July with additional information regarding the analysis of the census data. The final redistricting will need to be completed by November 15, 2022. Local Finance Options - Income Tax Mr. Zabell recapped previous Council discussion that Council was in full agreement regarding opposition to a local income tax; however, Council had differing opinions on how to convey that message. A few different options on how to convey this stance included: 1) No further action as the Council discussion on this matter was sufficient to assure the public; 2) Passage of a resolution affirming that the City Council has no intention of imposing a local income tax; 3) Passage of an ordinance prohibiting the imposition of a local income tax by the City of Pasco; and/or 4) Interaction with the Washington State Legislature on the matter, specifically, a higher level of engagement on the legislation relating to local taxing authority proposals. Mr. Zabell Page 3 of 5 also introduced Briahna Murry, Vice President with Gordon Thomas Honeywell (GTH), who provided additional information regarding the status of SB 5554 - "Eliminating the prohibition on local net income taxes if certain revenue neutrality requirements are met," as well as the proposed letter provided in the agenda packet. Council discussed the various options and Council supported the letter drafted by GTH, if it is needed. Council still questioned whether to move forward on formalizing their stance in a resolution or a resolution instructing staff to prepare an ordinance amending the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) and concluded with four Councilmembers willing to have a resolution stating that Council is opposed to the Local Income Tax. Mr. Briggs stated that ordinances amending the PMC are generally related to the operations in the City of Pasco and resolutions, by their nature, are statements of purpose and intentions of Council. He recommended a resolution would convey Council stance on this issue. Mr. Serrano stated he still supports amending the PMC to include a statement that the City of Pasco bans Local Income Tax for Council consideration, and he would meet with City Attorney's Office staff to draft an ordinance. Mr. Campos asked that Mr. Serrano be flexible when discussing this matter with staff and consider the easiest path forward regarding this issue. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION Mayor Pro Tem Maloney commented on placing a pause on Single Resident Occupancy (SRO) within the City of Pasco. Mr. Zabell stated that the SRO topic could be brought back to Council for discussion at a future Workshop. Mr. Campos asked about the status of Animal Control Authority (ACA), specifically the comments from Ms. Larkin related to the Benton Franklin Humane Society and the ACA interlocal Agreement. Mr. Ratkai and Mr. Zabell responded stating all three cities will need to weigh in related to amending the ACA interlocal agreement and a concrete plan needs to be vetted out first. Staff will be meeting with Ms. Larkin in February and more information will follow. Mr. Campos expressed appreciation to Mr. Ratkai and Mr. Lincoln for responding to Ms. Larkin's emails timely. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Briggs asked staff to provide the factors affecting the price of the real estate item before going into the Executive Session. Mr. Zabell stated the factors influencing the price is the proposed use of the property will be for residential development and proposed use of property of the surrounding property is also for residential development. Page 4 of 5 Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:31 PM for 14 minutes to discuss the consideration of the minimum offering price for sale or lease of real estate (if there's a likelihood that disclosure would decrease the price) per RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, ACS Director, and the Assistant City Attorney. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney called the meeting back to order at 9:45 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 PM. PASSED and APPROVED this _ day of Flg� , 20_. APPROVED: ATTEST: Blanche Barajas, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 5 of 5