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City Council Special Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, May 23, 2022
City Council Chambers 8� 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, Nikki Torres, and Zahra Roach
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Eric Ferguson, City
Attorney; Ed Dunbar, Deputy Fire Chief; Richa Sigdel, Finance Director & Acting
City Manager; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and Debby Barham, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO
Public Hearing and Ordinance - Eickmeyer-Roundy Annexation (ANX 2Q22-
002)
Planning Manager Jacob Gonzalez provided a brief report regarding the proposed
annexation File No. ANX 2022-002.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked about the zoning determination process of the
property after it is annexed into the City and Mr. Gonzalez explained the process.
Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed
Eickmeyer-Roundy Annexation (ANX 2022-002).
K.R. Mars, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to the annexation and
asked that his property be excluded from it.
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Steve Bauman, Franklin County resident, asked if the proposed annexation will
create any donut holes of unincorporated Franklin County land and expressed
opposition to such donut holes.
Patrick Dean, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to the annexation
and asked that his property be excluded from it.
Jeff Pittman, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to the annexation and
asked that his property be excluded from it.
David Wilson, Pasco resident and property owner of land located within the
proposed annexation, expressed support for the annexation.
Devin Lybbert, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to the annexation
and asked that his property be excluded from it.
Christian Ford, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to the annexation
and asked that his property be excluded from it.
Jeff Lotto, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to the annexation and
asked that his property be excluded from it. He questioned why the City was moving
forward in the annexation property in that area while it is in litigation with
Futurewise.
Shane Gulley, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to the annexation
and asked that his property be excluded from it.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Barajas declared
the Public Hearing closed.
Council, Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Gonzalez continued discussing the proposed
annexation, the annexation process, and proposed donut holes created if the
annexation is passed.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to adopt Ordinance No. 4591, relating to annexation and annexing
certain real property to the City of Pasco, and further, authorize publication by
summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried by Roll Call vote 4-3
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Campos, and Councilmember Roach
NAYS: Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Milne, and
Councilmember Torres
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Public Hearing and Ordinance for Formation of Sewer LID in the East UGA
Expansion Area
Mr. Worley and Capital Improvements Projects Manager Serra provided a brief
report on the proposed sewer expansion Local Improvement District (LID) in the
east Urban Growth Area (UGA).
Council and Ms. Serra briefly continued the discussion regarding the finro options of
the proposed LI D.
Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed
formation of a sewer LID in the East UGA expansion area.
Josef Christ, owner of vacant property on Kau Trail, expressed opposition to Option
A of the LID and stated that he did receive any notifications until April 29th regarding
the proposed LID and expressed concern of poor communication from the City for
this action.
Todd Blackman, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to Option A of the
LID.
Emma Katz, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to Option A of the LID
and she stated that she did not receive any notifications.
Luke Cortinez, speaking for his father and mother, stated that they are are opposed
to the LID Option A.
Jeff Lotto, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to Option A of the LID
Steve Bauman, expressed appreciation to City staff for the communications efforts
made in notifying the property owners that may be affected by the proposed LID.
Steven Tate, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to Option A of the LID.
Chris McClure, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to Option A of the
LID.
Tronalie Tate, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to Option A of the
LI D.
Shane Gulley, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to Option A of the
LID.
Paul Allen, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to Option A of the LID.
Nathan Haus, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to Option A of the
LID.
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Shannon Lotto, Franklin County resident, expressed opposition to Option A of the
LID.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Barajas declared
the Public Hearing closed.
Mr. Campos and Mayor Barajas thanked everyone for coming forward to speak.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne
to adopt Ordinance No. 4592, relating to improvements for a new sanitary sewer
main, lift station, and other sewer improvements in the City's East Urban Growth
Area (UGA) Expansion (collectively, the "improvements"); ordering the
improvements of full sanitary sewer construction consistent with City Council
Resolution No. 4174; establishing Local Improvement District No. 152, and
ordering the carrying out of the proposed improvements; providing that payment
for the improvements be made by special assessments upon the property in the
district, payable by the mode of "payment by bonds;" and, providing for the
issuance and sale of local improvement district warrants redeemable in cash or
other short-term financing and local improvement district bonds for Option B, as
presented, 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 Milne, Councilmember Torres, and
Councilmember Roach
RECESS
Mayor Barajas declared a five-minute recess at 8:48 PM.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Resolution - One Washington Memorandum of Understanding with
Washington State Municipalities
Mr. Ferguson explained the purpose of the proposed Memorandum of
Understanding related to opioid abatement from the communities harmed by
entities within the pharmaceutical supply chain who manufacture, distribute and
dispense prescription opioids.
Council and staff held a brief question and answer period.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to approve Resolution No. 4188, approving the One Washington
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Washington State
municipalities and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU.
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RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano,
Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Torres, and
Councilmember Roach
Resolution - Amendment to the Emergency Personal Services Agreement
with Benton Franklin Humane Society for Animal Control Services
Mr. Ferguson stated that the amendment to extend the emergency PSA for another
45 days is a housekeeping action in order to negotiate and prepare a two-year
Animal Control Services agreement.
Council commented on the current Animal Control Services agreement, the current
services being provided, proposed actions for future services and oversight of the
contractor.
Ms. Sigdel stated that as the two-year Animal Control Services agreement is being
drafted, staff will provide an update to Council prior to Council taking final action on
the agreement.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to approve Resolution No. 4189, authorizing the City Manager to
execute an amendment to the emergency Personal Services Agreement with the
Benton Franklin Humane Society for animal control and sheltering services to
extend the agreement.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano,
Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Torres, and
Councilmember Roach
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:18 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this(�'�day of,^ lc,..r,e. , 20Z�-
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Blan as, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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