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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022.03.14 Council Minutes ��ty��� � �� wt,�h,n��,�� MINUTES City Council Workshop Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, March 14, 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, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Nikki Torres Councilmembers absent: None Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Craig 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. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Mr. Campos commented on the Ben Franklin Transit Board meeting he attended recently. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney commented on the Peanuts Park and Mercado grand opening held on Friday, March 11th. He also commented on a local festival held at Peanuts Park on Saturday, March 12th. Ms. Torres commented on the Peanuts Park grand opening and Saturday festival. She also commented on a recent tour of Fire Station No. 83. Mr. Milne attended Peanuts Park grand opening. Mayor Barajas commented on the Peanuts Park grand opening. Page 1 of 4 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Visit Tri-Cities 2021 Annual Report, 2022 Workplan, and Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) Reserve Fund Request Mr. Zabell introduced Michael Novakavich, President and CEO, with Visit Tri-Cities who provided the 2021 Annual Report, 2022 Workplan and TPA Reserve Fund request to reinvest into the Tri-Cities area. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked Mr. Novakavich if the current Single Resident Occupancy (SRO) development within the Tri-Cities area will have a (negative) effect on the TPA funding. Mr. Novakavich stated that the hotel stays are not up to full capacity at this time and looking at the long-term view, as those hotel/motel properties transition into SROs, he is hoping that developers will look at this area as an opportunity to invest in the community and build new hotels/motels to accommodate the Tri-Cities. Benton-Franklin Council of Governments Presentation Mr. Zabell introduced Michelle Holt, Executive Director with the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG)who provided a brief history of BFCOG, as well as it's mission, vision and 2021 activities. Council and Ms. Holt further discussed opportunities with the BFCOG that will benefit the City of Pasco directly, as well as in the greater Tri-Cities area for Iocal and regional transportation projects. Technical Rescue Program Fire Chief Gear introduced Deputy Fire Chief Reid and Battalion Chief Donais who provided a presentation on the Fire Department's Technical Rescue Program, which includes three teams: Land Rescue Team, Water Rescue Team and Vehicle and Machinery Rescue Team. Public Records Requests Update Mr. Ratkai introduced City Clerk Debby Barham who provided a brief update on the City's public records requests and required reporting to the State of Washington. Ordinance -Amending PMC Title 3 Related to Miscellaneous Late Fees Ms. Sigdel introduced Finance Manager Darcy Buckley who provided a overview of the proposed amendments to miscellaneous late fees within the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) explaining that this action is to simplify the late fees process across the board. Page 2 of 4 American Rescue Plan Act Projects (ARPAj List and Staff Recommendations Mr. Zabell introduced Senior Management Analyst Angela Pashon who provided a an update on the ARPA approved projects, as well as the list of proposed projects and staff recommendations for the remaining ARPA funds. Council and staff discussion ensued regarding use of the ARPA funding and the proposed programs that were vetted and are candidates for the ARPA funding. RECESS: Mayor Barajas called a five-minute recess at 8:59 PM. Resolution - Bid Award Riverview East Sewer Lift Station Mr. Worley provided a brief report on the Riverview East Sewer Lift Station project, noting that the award of bid for this project will be coming back to Council for approval at the next Council Meeting. Ordinance - Amending Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Related to Corner Lot Fencing (CA2021-009j Mr. White explained the safety issues associated with fencing on corner lots in residential areas and the need to update the PMC related corner lots fencing. He noted that this issued was fully vetted through the Planning Commission over several meetings throughout starting in August 2021 through January 2022. Council and staff continued the discussion regarding the proposed changes to the PMC for corner Iots fencing standards. This item will come back to Council for final action at a future meeting (currently scheduled for April 4, 2022). Resolution - Emergency Agreement for Animal Control Services Mr. Ratkai provided a brief report regarding the emergency agreement for Animal Control Services and noted that this will come back for Council's ratification at their next meeting. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION Mr. Zabell noted that department staff presentations has been reintroduced and he thanked Council for their time in receiving these presentations. Next, he announced the Sylvester Street Safety Improvement Project open house was scheduled for Tuesday, March 15th and the Lewis Street Improvements Project open house was scheduled for the following week. He also commented on Washington State Governor's the recent removal of the mask mandate and updating the plexiglass window guards within City Hall. Page 3 of 4 Mr. Zabell and Council discussed the potential retreat topics in anticipation of Council's upcoming retreat. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked for an update on the incident that occurred downtown on Sunday and resulted in two deaths. Police Deputy Chief Cook explained that little can be discussed at this time as it is currently an active Police investigation. Council expressed their condolences to the families of the persons' involved in the incident. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned into Executive Session at 10:00 PM for ten (10) minutes to discuss with legal counsel about legal risks of current or proposed action per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Community & Economic Development Director and Assistant City Attorney. Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 10:11 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:11 PM. r PASSED and APPROVED this�day of f����t+�C�� , 20�,. APPROVED: ATTEST: �I �` � ���� ��1��,��.,�_. Blanche Barajas, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 4 of 4