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City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, August 1, 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, Irving Brown, Joseph
Campos, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano
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.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Meeting Minutes
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting held on July 18,
2022 and Special Meeting & Workshop Meeting held on July 25, 2022.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $5,357,867.10 ($3,334,967.88 in Check
Nos. 249668-249935; $1,024,444.54 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 836384-836445,
836451-836463, 836471-836482, 836485-836614, 836623-836631, 836633-
836718, 836733-836737; $18,734.36 in Check Nos. 53985-54008; $979,551.32 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 30177612-30178213; $169.00 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
888).
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Resolutions - Approving Ten (10� Developer Reimbursement (Latecomer)
Agreements
To approve Resolution No. 4208, authorizing a Utility Developer Reimbursement
Agreement with Big Sky Developers, LLC for the construction of utility
improvements for Burgess 1, Road 68 Water.
To approve Resolution No. 4209, authorizing a Utility Developer Reimbursement
Agreement with Big Sky Developers, LLC for the construction of utility
improvements for Burgess 2, Road 68 Irrigation.
To approve Resolution No. 4210, authorizing a Utility Developer Reimbursement
Agreement with Big Sky Developers, LLC for the construction of utility
improvements for Burgess 3, Road 84 Water.
To approve Resolution No. 4211, authorizing a Utility Developer Reimbursement
Agreement with Big Sky Developers, LLC for the construction of utility
improvements for Burgess 4, Road 84 Irrigation.
To approve Resolution No. 4212, authorizing a Utility Developer Reimbursement
Agreement with Big Sky Developers, LLC for the construction of utility
improvements for Burgess 5, Road 84 Sewer.
To approve Resolution No. 4213, authorizing a Utility Developer Reimbursement
Agreement with Miller Living Trust for the construction of utility improvements for
Capital Avenue Lift Station for Genesis Business Park.
To approve Resolution No. 4214, authorizing a Utility Developer Reimbursement
Agreement with Vanessa Garcia (et al) for the construction of utility improvements
for Dradie Street Water.
To approve Resolution No. 4215, authorizing a Utility Developer Reimbursement
Agreement with Jose Duenas for the construction of utility improvements for Road
52 Water.
To approve Resolution No. 4216, authorizing a Utility Developer Reimbursement
Agreement with Mickelson Landholdings, LLC for the construction of utility
improvements for East Superior Street Water.
To approve Resolution No. 4217, authorizing a Utility Developer Reimbursement
Agreement with Mickelson Landholdings, LLC for the construction of utility
improvements for East Superior Street Sewer.
Resolution -2022 Fire �Ambulance Services Master Plan
To approve Resolution No. 4218, approving the Pasco Fire Department 2022 Fire
&Ambulance Services Master Plan.
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Resolution — Local Improvement District No. 151 Project Acceptance
To approve Resolution No. 4219, accepting work perFormed by Big D's
Construction of Tri-Cities, Inc., under contract for the Northwest Area Sewer Local
Improvement District No. 151 Project.
Resolution -Transportation System Master Plan (TSMP)
To approve Resolution No. 4220, adopting the Transportation System Master Plan.
Resolution - Municipal Services with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville
Reservation
To approve Resolution No. 4221, approving the Municipal Services Agreement with
the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the City of Pasco.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to approve the Consent Agenda as read.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and
Councilmember Serrano
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS
David Morgan, Pasco resident, thanked Council for the opportunity to present at the
last Council Workshop regarding retail cannabis. He congratulated Mr. Brown Sr. for
his appointment to Council. Lastly, he stated that he will be reaching out to the
Downtown Pasco Development Authority regarding ways that his business may help
issues in the downtown area.
Suzanne Ayala, downtown business owner, expressed support for cannabis retail
within the Pasco downtown area.
Carl Holder, downtown business owner, asked Council to approve cannabis retail sales
within the downtown as soon as possible.
Narsisa Cadanoza, Pasco resident, expressed support for cannabis retail store within
downtown Pasco.
REPORTS FR�M COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney commented on the Pasco Public Facilities District Board
meeting and HAPO Advisory Board meetings he recently attended.
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Ms. Roach reported on the status of the recruitment of Executive Director for Visit
Tri-Cities.
Mr. Campos stated that he has a better understanding of Benton Franklin Council
of Governments (BFCOG) purpose after speaking with their Regional Planning
Manager Erin Braich.
General Fund Monthly Report -June 2022
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report on the City General Fund Account.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney commented on the permits for commercial and industrial
projects detailed in the report. He also asked when the mental health tax will begin.
Ms. Sigdel stated that she would get back with an answer to when the tax collection
started in Franklin County.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO
Public Hearing and Ordinance - Brantingham Right-of-Way Vacation (VAC
2022-004)
Mayor Barajas announced that the Brantingham Right-of-Way Vacation was a
quasi judicial action and asked Mr. Briggs to explain the procedure for quasi judicial
items.
Mr. Briggs 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.
Planning Manager Gonzales provided a brief report on the proposed right-of-way
vacation.
Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed
Brantingham Right-of-Way Vacation. 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 Milne
to adopt Ordinance No. 4603, vacating part of existing rights-of-way and
dedicating new rights-of-way at the corners of Rainier Avenue and Adams Street;
and further; authorize publication by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
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AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and
Councilmember Serrano
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Resolution - Bid Award for Schlagel Park Boat Launch and Park
Improvements Project
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief report on the Schlagel Park Boat Launch and Park
Improvements project.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked for an update on the replacement of the dock
destroyed during a winter storm and Mr. Ratkai responded with an update.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach
to approve Resolution No. 4222, awarding the Schlagel Park Boat Launch
Improvements Project to Goodman and Mehlenbacher Enterprizes, Inc. of
Kennewick, Washington, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the
contract documents and allowing all necessary budget adjustments.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and
Councilmember Serrano
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mr. Zabell provided a brief update on the next steps related to moving forward towards
the sales of retail cannabis within the Pasco downtown area or other parts of the City,
which would include the Fire and Police Departments' analysis as well as a list of other
other key points to bring forward for Council's discussion. Mr. Zabell also announced
the National Night Out and Family Field Day events scheduled for August 2nd and
August 6th respectively.
Mr. Ratkai commented on the Memorial Pool closure on Sunday, July 31, 2022 and the
need to keep staff cool and safe from the extreme heat within the building. Mr. Ratkai
also provided an update regarding the recent Tri-Cities Animal Control and Shetter
activities, staffing and status of current Request for Proposal for contracting these
services to an outside agency will close on August 5, 2022.
Ms. Chapin provided status of upcoming vacancy of the the City Manager position and
recommended soliciting GMP Consultants, a recruitment firm, to assist in this process.
Council and Ms. Chapin continued the discussion regarding the options for the
recruitment of a City Manager; and at the end of the discussion it was determined that
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Ms. Chapin would gather additional information regarding recruitment processes and
firms that other nearby Cities have utilized in the recent past.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding retail cannabis and Mr. Serrano asked
if an advisory ballot issue could be placed on the November 2022 Voter's Ballot. Mr.
Serrano expressed importance of moving forward for the November advisory ballot
issue. Mr. Briggs stated that there is not enough time to approve a resolution with the
ballot language to meet the 5:00 PM deadline required by the Franklin County Elections
OfFice for August 6, 2022. Staff will provide the additional information that Mr. Zabell
described in his previous comments at the August 22, 2022 Council Workshop.
Ms. Roach asked about the status of an Arts grant she recommended the City apply
for. Mr. Zabell stated that Ms. Pashon will provide a status of the grant in question at a
later time as Ms. Pashon was currently focused on managing the Animal Control and
Shelter services.
RECESS
Mayor Barajas announced a five-minute recess at 8:45 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:50 PM for 20 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) with the
City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Attorney and Administrative &
Community Services Director.
Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 9:11 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at� PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this��day of 1 , 202.Z�
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Blanche Barajas, Ma� Debra Barham, City Clerk
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