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City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, June 6, 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, 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 held on May
16, 2022, and, Special Meeting and Regular Workshop held on May 23, 2022.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $4,572,929.93 ($2,832,909.72 in Check
Nos. 248486-248853; $785,846.15 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 835565-835600,
835648-835683, 835689-835757, 835759-835830, 835838-835973, 835979-
835982; $10,552.74 in Check Nos. 53909-53918; $943,621.32 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 30175277-30175837).
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to approve the Consent Agenda as read.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimousiy 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS
No one came forward.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney commented on the recent barbeque celebration, held on
Saturday, June 4, 2022, thanking the City's many volunteers that he attended along
with Councilmembers Milne and Serrano. He also attended the PRIDE festival held
in Volunteer Park after the barbeque concluded.
Mr. Serrano, announced that Mr. Milne's birthday was on June 4th and he also
commented on the annual Memorial Day event held on May 30th at the City View
Cemetery.
Mr. Milne commented on the Habitat for Humanity celebration he attended recently.
Mayor Barajas attended the LIGO grand opening event on Friday, June 3rd, as well
as the Habitat for Humanity event where their 149th house was built in Pasco.
Lastly, she announced the Ochoa Middle School Mariachi Band concert scheduled
for Tuesday, June 8, 2022.
HAPO Center Energy Improvements Discussion
Mr. Zabell provided a brief history of the HAPO Center facility and an interlocal
agreement with Franklin County to support the economic development within that
corridor starting in 1994. Next, he introduced Keith Johnson, Franklin County
Administrator, who provided a report on the energy improvements needed to keep
the HAPO Center facility open.
Mr. Johnson identified a three-phase process to update the facility and equipment.
The first phase would include. lighting, roof, and parking lot lighting to LED lights
updates at an estimate cost of$6 million. He stated that the County plans on using
some of their ARPA funding but additional funding is needed and the County is
asking the City to contribute to the Center's Capital Improvement Project.
Council and Mr. Johnson continued discussing the HAPO Center's needs.
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Mr. Campos asked if HAPO Community Credit Union will be asked to provide
funding to the Capital Improvement Project.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked if the Franklin County Commissioners have a
stance on the continued ownership of the HAPO Center facility. He expressed
support for Convention Centers stating they have significant impact on economic
development in the communities they are located in. He also expressed concem
about these types of issues not being presented to the HAPO Center Advisory
Board. From his view, the City has not been an equal partner in the operations of
the HAPO Center and now Franklin County is asking for a substantial funding
request to upgrade the facility that should have been planned for much earlier.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney has asked for a list of deferred maintenance.
Mr. Serrano asked about the Requests for Proposals for finro pads in front of the
Gesa Stadium and Mr. Ratkai responded. Mr. Serrano asked when Franklin County
completes its analysis of the HAPO Center, that he would like to see the front
loading costs, the continuing costs and what amount the Council is asking the City
to contribute and is it possible without dipping into the City's reserve.
Mr. Milne asked if there has been any work towards applying for grants to cover the
costs of the project.
Mr. Zabell stated that staff will meet with Franklin County staff and will keep Council
apprised as more information is made available.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO
Public Hearing and Ordinance - Lamb 5 LLC Annexation (ANX 2021-007)
Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed Lamb 5
LLC Annexation.
Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed annexation.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Barajas declared
the Public Hearing closed.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4593, relating to annexation and
annexing certain real property to the City of Pasco, and further, authorize
publication by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
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AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach
Public Hearing - Barker Ranch Right-of-Way (ROVY) Vacation (VAC 2022-002)
Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed Barker Ranch Right-of-Way
(ROW)Vacation. He noted that staff recommends Council deny the ROW Vacation.
Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed Barker
Ranch ROW Vacation.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney and Mr. Serrano asked for a clarifying question regarding
Burns Road as a planned arterial road.
Paul, Pro Made Homes/lnfinity Homes of Washington representative, expressed
frustration in the ROW process and if the ROW is denied it will require him to have
the final plat redrawn.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Barajas declared
the Public Hearing closed.
Council and staff briefly discussed the ROW and the Vacation process.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to deny the request for the vacation of a 10-foot right-of-way for Burns
Road established per Short Plat 2020-22.
RESULT: Motion carried by Roll Call vote 5-1
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne, and
Councilmember Roach
NAYS: Councilmember Serrano
Public Hearing - East Lewis Place ROW Vacation (VAC 2022-003) Continue
Hearing to July 5, 2022
Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed East Lewis Place Vacation.
Mr. Maloney commented on the continuation of the public hearing of East Lewis
Place Vacation.
Mayor Barajas opened the Public Hearing for the East Lewis Place Vacation to
continue it to the July 5, 2021.
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Mr. Steve Bauman, Franklin County resident and vacation applicant, asked why the
hearing is continued and Mr. White explained the need for a new survey before
moving forward on the request.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach
to continue the public hearing for the East Lewis Place Right-of-Way Vacation
(VAC 2022-003) to the July 5, 2022, Council meeting.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 4-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Campos, and Councilmember Roach
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Serrano and Councilmember Milne
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Q Ordinance - Lamb 5 LLC Zoning Determination of Annexed Property (ZD
2021-007)
Mr. White provided a brief overview of the proposed zoning determination for the
annexed property.
Mayor Barajas announced that the zoning determination 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.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to adopt Ordinance No. 4594, assigning zoning to the Lamb 5 LLC
annexation area as recommended by the Hearing Examiner, and further,
authorize publication by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach
*Resolution - Lease Agreement with Group Health Foundation for Use of City
Facilities
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief report on the lease for City facilities with Group Health
Foundation and requested that Council ratify the lease.
Council and staff briefly discussed the uses of the lease property.
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to approve Resolution No. 4190, with Group Health Foundation for the
Use of City Facilities located at 403 West Lewis Street.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Mayor Barajas,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach
*Resolution - Change Order No. 1 to the Design Build of America Phase 1
Agreement for the Zone 3 Water Storage Reservoir Project
Mr. Worley introduced Capital Improvements Project Manager Maria Serra who
provided a brief report on the proposed Change Order No. 1 for the Zone 3 Water
Storage Reservoir Project, Phase 1.
Council and staff further discussed the proposed Change Order.
MOTIQN: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach
to approve Resolution No. 4191, authorizing the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 1 to the Design Build Institute of America Phase 1 Agreement
with T Bailey, Inc.for the Progressive Design-Build services for the Zone 3 Water
Storage Reservoir project.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach
*Resolution - Acceptance of Work for Chapel Hill Park Project, Renamed
Palomino Park
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief report on the completion of Palomino Park.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne
to approve Resolution No. 4192, accepting work performed by Total Site
Services, under contract for Chapel Hill Boulevard Park Project, currently known
as Palomino Park.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach
*Resolution - Ratify Emergency Order Related to COVID-19 and Conducting
Public Meetings
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Mr. Zabell provided a brief report on the purpose of the Emergency Order related
to conducting public meetings within the City of Pasco.
Council asked a few clarification questions regarding the extension of this
Emergency Order in which Mr. Ferguson explained that it allows time for Council to
review and institute the new laws under the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA).
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to approve Resolution No. 4193, ratifying Emergency Order No. 2020-
006.2, relating to conducting public meetings.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Serrano,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Utility Extension in the Unincorporated Islands & Urban Growth Area (UGA)
Discussion
Mr. White provided a brief report regarding continued discussion regarding utility
extensions in the unincorporated Islands and in the�UGA.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney and Mr. Serrano asked questions regarding the utility
extensions in general and specific to the Spenser Estates 4 development.
Caleb Stromstad, Principal Engineer with Aqtera Engineering, explained the
request for connection for City potable water and the development will change the
lots from one-acre lots to 1/2 acre Iots if City water is connected.
After continued discussion, Council concurred that it was reasonable to extend
potable water to Spenser Estates 4 for the development of 1/2-acre lots and asked
City Manager Zabell to complete the negotiations with Mr. Stromstad.
NEW BUSINESS
*2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan
City Engineer Dan Ford who introduced Jessica Brackin the City's new Long Range
Project Coordinator. Ms. Brackin provided a brief report on the proposed 2023-2028
Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP}.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the TIP and what projects should be
relayed to the Good Roads group, the association of the TIP and Comprehensive
Improvement Program (CIP), summery of the status of TIP projects from the prior
TIP.
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RECESS:
Mayor Barajas declared a five-minute recess at 9:17 PM.
*Council Appointment Process for Council Position No. 3, Voting District No.
3
Mr. Zabell provided a tentative timeline for the vacancy for Council Position No. 3
due to the recent resignation of Ms. Torres.
Council discussed and approved the timeline.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mr. Zabell announced that the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem were registered for the AWC
Conference and if any other Councilmembers were interested in attending the
conference to contact staff as soon as possible.
Mr. Ratkai stated the City received a $1,500 grant from Legends Casino for STEM
programing for Pasco youth. He also provided an update on the status of the design of
the new Tri-Cities Animal Control facility with a tentative ground breaking date of
November 1, 2022, for the construction of the new facility.
Mayor Barajas announced a completion of the 150th Habitat for Humanity house is
schedule for Saturday, June 11, 2022.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Discussion with Legal Counsel About Current or Potential Litigation per RCW
42.30.110(1)(i) (30 minutes)
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:35 PM for 20 minutes to discuss with
legal counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and
complain or charges brought against a public officer or employee per RCW
42.30.110(1}(� with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and the City Attorney.
At 9:54 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another five minutes.
At 10:00 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another five minutes.
At 10:06 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another five minutes.
At 10:11 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another five minutes.
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Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 10:16 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:16 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this ���day of (�r1-� , 20_
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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