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Home My WebLink About2022.03.07 Council Minutes ��ty�� ' W�;�hin�c�r� MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, March 7, 2022 City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar CALL TO ORDER 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, Nikki Torres, David Milne, and Zahra Roach Councilmembers absent: None 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 Regular Meeting and Regular Workshop held on February 22, 2022 and February 28, 2022. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $3,707,967.39 ($2,158,048.82 in Check Nos. 246900-247134; $668,275.71 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 834498-834523, 834531-834539, 834562-834647, 834650-834720, 834722-834748, 834756- 834758, 834762-834794, 834796-834850; $15,362.13 in Check Nos. 53843-53852; $866,210.66 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30172047-30172574; $70.07 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 866-867). Page 1 of 6 Resolution - Bid Award for the Water Main Replacement - Maple Drive AC Main (Road 100 to Road 103) To approve Resolution No. 4156, awarding Bid No. 20030 for the Water Main Replacement - Maple Drive AC Main (Road 100 to Road 103) project to P&H Construction, LLC of Loon Lake, WA and further authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents and allowing all necessary budget adjustments. Resolution - Termination of Mid-Columbia Regional Cable Commission � Interlocal Agreement To approve Resolution No. 4157, authorizing the termination of the Mid-Columbia Regional Cable Commission and the Interlocal Agreement establishing the Commission between the Cities of Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Serrano (RC) MOTION: I move to approve the Consent Agenda as read. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach VISITORS -OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS Felix Vargas, City of Pasco resident, commented on the Ukraine and Russian war. He suggested that Council adopt a resolution condemning the war and expressing support to the local Ukrainian population. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney stated the former Mayor, Matt Watkins is currently volunteering at the Poland border. Mr. Pete Rieke, City of Pasco resident, commented on the Parks Master Plan in which he is currently participating on developing through an advisory committee. He provided a handout to Council and asked Council to consider those items on the handout at the next Council Retreat. Amanda Lorraine, City of Pasco resident and Grace Kitchen Executive Director, spoke about their request to the City of Pasco to allow Grace Kitchen to open a coffee bar in their retail store located in Pasco; however, since this has not been approved as of yet, Grace Kitchen will be opening their coffee bar in Kennewick, WA. Carl Holder, City of Pasco resident, also commented on the Ukraine/ Russian war and expressed sympathy to the Ukrainians both located in Europe and in Pasco, WA. Next, he commented on the upcoming grand opening of the Mercado / Peanuts Park and expressed concern about the open sewage located in downtown alley-way. Page2of6 Cynthia Muse, Franklin County resident, commented on the need for the City to follow Columbia River shoreline plans. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES ANDIOR OFFICERS Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Mr. Campos commented on a recent ride-along with the Pasco Fire Department. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS Q Ordinance - Columbia Basin Health Association RT to C-1 Rezone (Z 2021- 018) Mayor Barajas announced that the proposed Ordinance rezoning the Columbia Basin Health Association property from RT to C-1 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 rezone. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked for an explanation of the names listed on page 46 of the agenda packet. Mr. White stated that was the names on the list were those persons notified of the proposed rezone. Mr. Serrano expressed concern about access to this area by public transportation and that mitigation will be needed for that area as it builds out. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Torres to adopt Ordinance No. 4581, rezoning property located near the southeast corner of Road 68 and Burns Road from R-T to C-1, and further, authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried 6-1 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach NAYS: Councilmember Serrano Page 3 of 6 Q Ordinance -Valdez C-1 to R-3 Rezone (Z 2021-019) Mayor Barajas announced that the Ordinance rezoning the Valdez property from C- 1 to R-3 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 rezone. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach to adopt Ordinance No. 4582, rezoning a parcel located at 523 West Bonneville Street from C-1 to R-3, and further, authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach Resolution - Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Housing Mr. White provided an update related to the SRO Housing issue. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney stated that he is seeking additional data regarding SROs and is looking forward to a robust discussion when this item comes back for a public hearing in April 2022. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Serrano to approve Resolution No. 4158, declaring a moratorium prohibiting permitting Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Housing and conversion thereto in the City of Pasco, pending study of impact and best development practices and policy. RESULT: Motion carried 6-1 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach NAYS: Councilmember Campos Page 4 of 6 Resolutions - Project Acceptances - 1� South Maitland Lift Station; 2) 9th � Washington Lift Station; 3) West Court Street Overlay (Road 32 to Road 40); 4) Road 68 Widening - South of I-182 Mr. Worley introduced Construction Manager Kent McCue who provided a brief report on the four projects ready to be closed out and accepted by the City of Pasco. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Torres to approve Resolution No. 4159, accepting work performed by C&E Trenching, LLC under contract for the South Maitland Lift Station project. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne to approve Resolution No. 4160, accepting work performed by C&E Trenching, LLC. under contract for the 9th and Washington Lift Station project. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Campos to approve Resolution No. 4161, accepting work performed by Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. under contract for the West Court Street Overlay project. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Torres to approve Resolution No. 4162, accepting work perFormed by Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. under contract for the Road 68 Widening - South of I- 182 project. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach Page 5 of 6 MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION Mr. Zabell reported on the Community Forum held at the HAPO Center on Thursday, March 4, 2022. He announced the next Community Forum is scheduled on Thursday, March 11th, and the Peanuts Park grand opening is scheduled on Friday, March 12th. Mr. Ratkai updated Council on the Tri-Cities Animal Control and Animal Shelter currently under management by the Benton Franklin Humane Society. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked about the staffing levels for animal control and shelter and then advocated for the City to help fill the vacant staff positions as soon as possible. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned into Executive Session at 7:55 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 8:10 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM. � � PASSED and APPROVED this��f day of �Q+/�� , 20� APPROVED: ATTEST: ., - �� ,� �l � Blanche Barajas, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 6 of 6