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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022.02.14 Council MinutesMINUTES City Council Workshop Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, February 14, 2022 City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar CALL TO ORDER City a1. VS co Washington The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Blanche Barajas, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Joseph Campos, Pete Serrano, David Milne, and Zahra Roach Councilmembers absent: Nikki Torres 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. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Mr. Milne commented on the Pasco Chamber of Commerce meeting held earlier in the day. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Downtown Pasco Master Plan Update Mr. White introduced Jeff Arango and Lesley Bain from Framework Consulting, who provided a status of the Downtown Pasco Master Plan including the items that have been completed to date, as well as the next steps in the process. Council provided comments and suggestions during the presentation. Page 1 of 4 Downtown Pasco Development Authority (DPDA) 2021 Annual Report Mr. White introduced Gabriel Portugal, DPDA Board Chair and Oscar Martinez, DPDA Interim Executive Director who presented the DPDA 2021 Annual Report, which also included the DPDA mission and vision, 2021 activities focused on the Pasco Specialty Kitchen, the Farmers Market, and modified Cinco de Mayo annual event. They provided a brief report on the financial status of the DPDA and ended their report with their plans for 2022. The DPDA's intent is to strengthen the DPDA as an organization, as well as financially while meeting the tasks detailed in funding agreement with the City. Council, Mr. Martinez and Mr. Portugal discussed the following items: • The DPDA and the Latino Business Association (LBA) relationship and how the two organizations can work together for the good of the downtown area • ARPA funding • Need to hold events throughout the year - even during the winter months • Explanation of the challenges the DPDA faced during the past year • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding issue • The additional expenses associated with the 2021 Farmers Market • A suggestion to break the DPDA into a separate foundation and Public Development Authority (PDA) • Status in filling the vacant Executive Director position • 2022 funding request, 2022 funding agreement in negotiations and an extension of the 2021 funding agreement during the interim Council concluded the discussion stating that the DPDA needs to be more accountable, and Council will deliberate on the 2022 Funding Agreement when it is finalized. RECESS Mayor Barajas declared a five-minute recess at 9:12 PM. Transportation System Master Plan (TSMP) Update Mr. White introduced Planning Manager Jacob Gonzalez, City Engineer Dan Ford, the key staff involved with the Transportation System Master Plan (TSMP). Next, he introduced Carl Springer from DKS Associates, who provided an update on the implementation of the TSMP. Council, Mr. Springer and staff further discussed the TSMP. Memo: Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Housing Mr. White provided a brief report on the three Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing applications received to date within the City of Pasco. Page 2 of 4 Mayor Pro Tem Maloney expressed concern about the conversion economy hotel/motel stock into SRO housing and recommended placing a temporary pause on issuing permits for SROs. Mr. White explained the properties that applied for the SROs, which are currently in the permitting process, are replacing chronic nuisance hotels/motels, there is no record to refer to as SROs are new within the Tri -Cities area and he was perplexed about the market economics of the building SROs. Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the SROs. Mr. Zabell and Mr. Ferguson explained there are specific laws related to land -use matters and placing a pause on permitting would need to follow a prescribed set of regulations; otherwise, it will open the City to potential lawsuits. Mr. Serrano reiterated the discussion and confirmed that the current SRO applications cannot be paused without causing potential litigation against the City; therefore the possible course of action for Council would be to place a prospective mortarium on future SRO applications. Mr. Zabell stated, based on the discussion of the SROs, that Council has two options at this time; 1) to direct staff to prepare an Ordinance and a process to bring back to Council for action or 2) to direct staff will gather more information and prepare an analysis on a potential process for SROs and finish the discussion at the next Council Workshop. Council concurred and directed staff to prepare an analysis and draft a process, and bring it back to Council at their February 28, 2022 Workshop. Parks Off -Season Work & Activities Mayor Barajas stated that due to the late hour, this report was postponed until the next Council Workshop. Resolution - Orthophoto Mapping Intergovernmental Agreement Mr. Zabell provided a brief overview of the proposed intergovernmental agreement for orthophoto mapping. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned into Executive Session at 10:06 PM for 15 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 Barajas called the meeting back to order at 10:21 PM. Page 3 of 4 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:21 PM. PASSED and APPROVED this day of �� , 20zz APPROVED: Blanche Barajas, ayor ATTEST: Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 4 of 4