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MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, May 16, 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; Eric
Ferguson, City Attorney; Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services
Director; Brent Cook, Deputy Police Chief; Darcy Buckley, Finance Manager; 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 May 2, 2022 and May 9, 2022 respectively.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $4,744,145.74 ($2,540,738.07 in Check
Nos. 248217-248485; $1,260,950.56 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 835632, 835fi38,
835641, 835686-835688, 835758; $17,859.84 in Check Nos. 53891-53908;
$923,627.70 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30174725-30175276; $223.86 in
Electronic Transfer Nos.878-879; $745.71 in Electronic Transfers Nos. 164-166).
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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 $178,802.72 and, of that
amount, authorize $0.00 to be turned over for collection.
Resolution - Council Goals for 2022-2023
To approve Resolution No. 4182, establishing primary Council Goals for the
ensuing calendar years of 2022-2023.
Resolution - Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF): Beus Release of Interest
Agreement
To approve Resolution No. 4183, authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute
the Process Water Reuse Facility Agreement with Don and Quella Beus and Beus
Farms, Inc. for the release of interest in the United States Bureau of Reclamation
Parcel No. 113080058.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos 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
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Presentation of Proclamation for Public Works Week
Mayor Barajas read the proclamation declaring Public Works Week from May 15 to
May 21, 2022. Next, she presented the proclamation to Dustin Wittman, Project
Support Specialist from the Pasco Public Works Department.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Gabriel Portugal, Pasco resident and the Downtown Pasco Development Authority
(DPDA)Chair, commented on the recent Cinco de Mayo festival and thanked the DPDA
Board and City staff for their help in making this festival a success.
Mr. Dallas Barnes, Pasco resident, expressed concern of the Code Enforcement's
policies and procedures, specifically, the allowance of complainants to remain
anonymous when complaining about issues that the property owner(s) did not create.
He also expressed concern about the short time schedule to correct the code issue.
Candy Jones, Richland resident, commented about the Tri-Cities Animal Control
Shelter and expressed concern about holding a cat for 45 days without a veterinarian
examination and stated that the old shelter is deplorable and the need for a new shelter
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is great, but not to renovate the building next to BFHS. She requested that Council
request an external entity to review its policies and procedures.
Angela Zilar, West Richland resident and former Tri-Cities Animal Control Services
contractor, asked questions to Council regarding the Tri-Cities Animal Control Shelter,
the proposed auxiliary shelter, the current personal services agreement and the duties
of the animal control services. Ms. Zilar submitted her written comments to City Clerk
Barham.
Mr. Felix Vargas, Pasco resident, commented on recent Cinco de Mayo event and the
Code Enforcement requirements and the need for flexibility with the vulnerable
population (seniors, persons with disabilities, single parents, etc.)
Mr. Damien Davis, Franklin County Historical Society & Museum Executive Director,
invited everyone to "Dinner under the Dome" fundraising event for the museum
scheduled for Saturday, May 21 st at the Franklin County Court House.
Ms. Nicole Hornbuckle, Pasco resident, commented on the Tri-Cities Animal Control
Shelter, animal neglect and the need for a better place to house cats and dogs.
Christie Kessler, Kennewick resident, commented on the Tri-Cities Animal Control
Shelter stating that the shelter is in crisis and a new facility is needed now.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Ms. Torres reported on Columbia River Walk Apartments and Lolita's Childcare
Center ribbon cutting events held the past Friday and Saturday respectively.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney commented on a meeting with the Deputy City Manager
and Gordon Thomas Honeywell staff regarding the City's legislative priorities in
preparation for his upcoming meeting with the AWC Legislative Priorities
Committee.
Ms. Roach announced that the Visit Tri-Cities Executive Director Michael
Novakovich announced that he has accepted a new position and the search for a
new Executive Director is underway.
Mr. Campos commented on the Ben Franklin Transit Board meeting, as well as the
Tri-Cities art event benefiting the Tri-Cities Union Gospel Mission that he recently
attended.
Mr. Serrano announced Sebastian Gutierrez, a 2016 Pasco High graduate, recently
signed with the Denver Bronco's football team. He applauded Mr. Gutierrez for
reaching this incredible goal and for making Pasco proud of his perseverance and
achievements.
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Mr. Milne commented on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting he
recently attended.
Mayor Barajas announced that Pasco is recruiting for Police Officer positions.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Resolution - Regional Pavement Cut Policy
Mr. Worley stated that he met with the developer's at a monthly meeting and
everyone was supportive.
Council and Mr. Worley briefly discussed the proposed policy.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to approve Resolution No. 4165, adopting the Regional Pavement Cut
Policy and Revision to Pasco's Design and Construction Standards and
Specifications for Public Works Improvements.
RESULT: Motion carried 6-1
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Torres,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach
NAYS: Councilmember Serrano
Resolution - Fourth Amendment to NW Baseball Ventures I, LLC for GESA
Stadium Lease
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief report regarding the proposed one-year extension of the
GESA Stadium Lease with NW Baseball Ventures I, LLC, which runs the Dust
Devils Baseball team.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach
to approve Resolution No. 4184, authorizing the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 4 to the term of the GESA Stadium Lease with the Northwest
(NW) Baseball Ventures I, LLC.
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 - Purchase and Sale Agreement - Heritage Boulevard Property
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief report on the sale of City undeveloped real property
located on Heritage Boulevard.
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Mr. Serrano noted that the purchaser of this property is his friend.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 4185, authorizing the sale
of property located at Heritage Boulevard, Pasco, Washington and, further,
authorize the City Manager to execute the associated closing documents.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Campos,
Mayor Barajas, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember
Torres, Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember
Roach
Resolution - Setting a Public Hearing Date to consider the East Lewis Place
ROW Vacation (VAC 2022-003)
Mr. White provided a report on proposed right-of-way vacation.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne
to approve Resolution No. 4186, setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, June 6, 2022 as the
time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider vacating right-of-way for
East Lewis Place formerly primary State Highway No. 3, Pasco to Attalia.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano,
Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and
Councilmember Roach
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
East UGA Sewer Local Improvement District (LID) Expansion Assessment
Alternatives
Mr. Worley introduced Capital Improvements Program Manager Maria Serra who
provided a brief presentation on the possible alternatives for the propose East
Urban Growth Area (UGA) Expansion Sewer Local Improvement District (LID).
Council and staff commented on the proposed alternative options for the proposed
LID.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution - Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) + Renewable Natural Gas
(RNG) Request for Proposals (RFP) — Ratification of Selected Respondent
Mr. Worley announced that a packet of all the Process Water Reuse Facility
(PWRF) projects was handed out to Council at their dais seats. He provided a
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summary of the Request for Proposals (RFP)for the PWRF and Renewable Natural
Gas (RNG) noting that both respondents of the RFP were responsive and
considered qualified to move on to the next steps in the process.
Council and staff briefly discussed the process for this action.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to approve Resolution No. 4187, related to the Process Water Reuse
Facility to Renewable Natural Gas Request for Proposals and which includes the
following items:
Ratification of the following items:
1. Publication of notices (RFP) on March 17 and March 24, 2022.
2. The evaluation criteria within the RFP is appropriate for the subject
project.
3. The two proposals received are considered qualified and responsive.
And approval for staff to conduct a 'bidder's conference' to:
1. Assure respondents have a full understanding of the proposals.
2. Make respondents aware of any changes in the RFP.
3. Allow respondents a reasonable opportunity to revise their proposals for
the purpose of obtaining the best and final proposals.
And to begin negotiations of a contract with the selected respondent whose
proposal it determines to be the most advantageous to the City.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano,
Councilmember Torres, Councilmember Milne, and
Councilmember Roach
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Ms. Roach announced that she will be out of town during next week's Council workshop
and will attend remotely.
RECESS
Mayor Barajas called a five-minute recess at 8:27 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:32 PM for ten (10)minutes to discuss
the consideration of site selection or acquisition of real estate purchase or lease if
likelihood that disclosure would increase price per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) and the
performance of a public employee per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)with the City Manager,
Deputy City Manager, Community& Economic Development and the City Attorney.
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At 8:42 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another five minutes.
Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 8:47 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this�day of �kn2. , 20ZZ_
APPROVED: ATTEST:
B e arajas, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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