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MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, August 15, 2022
City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was calfed to order at 7:00 PM by Craig Maloney, Mayor Pro Tem.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Craig Maloney, Irving Brown, Joseph Campos, David
Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano
Councilmembers absent: Blanche Barajas
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 and Regular
Workshop held on August 1, 2022 and August 8, 2022 respectively.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $5,096,915.22 ($3,841,727.28 in Check
Nos. 249936-250213; $181,495.01 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 836800, 836829-
836830; $31,319.83 in Check Nos. 54009-54043; $1,042,373.10 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 30178214-30178816).
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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 $175,417.70 and, of that
amount, authorize $0.00 to be turned over for collection.
Resolution - Bid Award for A Street Sports Complex - Phase 1
To approve Resolution No. 4223, awarding Bid No.21-155 for the A Street Sports
Complex project, Phase 1 to Big D's Construction, of Pasco, Washington, and
further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.
2 Resolutions — Project Acceptance for 20th Ave Ped Beacon Project &
Industrial Way Retrofit Project
To approve Resolution No. 4224, accepting work performed by Ellison Earthworks,
LLC., under contract for the 20th Ave Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon project.
To approve Resolution No. 4225, accepting work performed by Double J
Excavating, Inc., under contract for the North Industrial Way Stormwater& Retrofit
project.
Resolution - Amendment to the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Phase 2
Agreement with RH2 (Construction Services)
To approve Resolution No. 4226, authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Amendment for the Professional Services Agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc.
for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant (WPWTP) Expansion Phase 2 project.
Resolution—Process Water Reuse Facility(PWRF) Phase 2—Amendment No.
3 with RH2 Engineering, Inc.
To approve Resolution No. 4227, authorizing the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 3 for the Professional Services Agreement (PSA} with RH2
Engineering, Inc. for the Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) Pretreatment
Improvements Phase 2: Winter Storage Capacity.
Resolution -Amendment No. 2 to the East UGA Expansion Sewer LID No. 152
Agreement with RH2
To approve Resolution No. 4228, authorizing the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with RH2
Engineering, Inc. for the East Urban Growth Area Expansion Sewer Local
Improvement District No. 152 project.
Resolution - Setting a Date to Consider a Notice of Intent to Commence
Annexation Proceedings for Alford/Cole Annexation (ANX 2022-003)
To approve Resolution No. 4229, setting 7:00 PM, September 6, 2022, as the time
and date for a public meeting to consider a notice of intent to commence annexation
proceedings for the Alford/Cole annexation.
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MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown
To approve the Consent Agenda as read.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne,
Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Mayor Barajas
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Expressing Appreciation to Rudy Villasenor, Kaden Root and Lonnie Alvarez
for Extinguishing a House Fire
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney presented letters of appreciation to Rudy Villasenor,
Kaden Root and Lonnie Alvarez; and, Fire Chief Gear presented the Pasco Fire
Department Challenge Coins to the those individuals for their efforts in containing
a residential structure fire.
Attendance Awareness Month Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney read the proclamation for"Attendance Awareness Month"
scheduled for September 2022 and then presented the proclamation to United Way
Benton & Franklin Counties President & CEO LoAnn Ayers. Dr. Ayers encouraged
everyone to support school attendance throughout Pasco and the greater Tri-Cities
region.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Zabell and Mr. White provided a brief update regarding the factors Council may
consider for policy decisions related to the retail sale of cannabis, as well as the
wholesale/growing of cannabis within the Pasco city-limits.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney introduced Aracely Guidry with Well Spoken Interpreting who
would provide interpreting services during the public comment period.
Jerry Martinez, Downtown Pasco Development Authority (DPDA) Executive Director,
introduced himself to Council.
Doug White, Yakima, WA resident and Congressional District No. 4 Representative
candidate, commented on the sense of"community" Pasco residents display.
John Penney, Recovery Navigation Program staff, commented on the individuals with
addictions within the Pasco downtown area.
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Shiloh Morgan, Pasco and Spokane Washington resident and owner of Lucky Leaf
cannabis retail store located in Spokane, WA, commented on opening a retail cannabis
store in Pasco.
Veronica Ramirez, downtown Pasco business owner, expressed support for the sale of
retail cannabis; however, not in downtown Pasco due to the addicts and homeless
population located in the downtown area.
Alena Hernandez, downtown Pasco business owner, expressed frustration with the
vagrants in the downtown area that are trashing her business perimeter.
Lisa Lopez, Pasco resident, expressed frustration with vagrant and garbage issues in
the downtown.
Ester Romero, downtown Pasco business owner, requested more support for removing
vagrants from the downtown area for the safety of the businesses and their patrons.
Cindy Hewitt, Pasco resident, commented on homeless individuals trespassing on her
property, as well as a field owned by the Burlington Northern railroad.
Octavo Rodriguez, local builder, expressed support for new businesses within
downtown Pasco to fill the vacant buildings in the area.
Edwardo Marcus, Pasco resident, commented on the homelessness within downtown
and recommended the City to address the homelessness and individuals with additions.
Michelle Pfister, Kennewick resident, expressed support of new businesses in the
downtown area, such as retail cannabis.
Leo Perales, Pasco resident and Latino Business Association (LBA} member,
expressed opposition to retail cannabis in the downtown area.
Gaudencio Felipe, downtown Pasco business owner and LBA member, commented on
the Pasco homelessness in downtown and opposition to retail cannabis in the
downtown area.
David Cortinas, downtown Pasco business owner and LBA member, commented on a
list of business owners in the downtown Pasco that are against retail cannabis in
downtown area.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked that Mr. Cortinas to submif the list of names to City
Clerk Barham.
Carl Holder, downtown Pasco business owner, expressed support for a retail cannabis
store in a building he owns in downtown Pasco.
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Bunny Dickman, residence unknown, expressed support for Mr. Morgan and his
request to open a retail cannabis store in the Pasco downtown area.
Steven Bowman, Franklin County resident, commented on the right to speak freely,
requested that Council address the issue of retail cannabis and requested that a public
comment section be included later in the meetings.
David Penn, residence unknown, commented on the recent shootings and requested
help and support for the community's youth.
Octavio Rodrigues, Kennewick resident, commented on his past drug and alcohol use
supports cannabis use and sales.
Terri Hendricks, Pasco resident, commented on the Pasco downtown area in the 1970s
and compared it today's needs in the downtown area.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES ANDlOR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mr. Campos commented on the Ben Franklin Transit Board meeting he attended
recently.
Mr. Milne provided an update on the status of a grant to Colima, Mexico and
commented on the Colima-Pasco Association (COPA) meeting held recently.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Ordinance -Amending the Pasco Public Facilities District Charter
Mr. Ferguson provided a brief update on the proposed amendments to the Pasco
Public Facilities District Charter.
MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown
to adopt Ordinance No. 4604, providing for amendment to the Charter of the
Pasco Public Facilities District and publishing a Restated Charter, and further,
authorize publication by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne,
Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Mayor Barajas
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Ordinance - Budget Adjustment - Schlagel Park Boat Launch & Park
Improvements Project
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report on for budget amendment for the recently
approved bid for the Schlagel
MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach
to adopt Ordinance No. 4605, amending the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget of the
City of Pasco, Washington, by providing supplement thereto; to provide
additional appropriation in the City's Capital Improvement Fund for the
completion of the Schlagel Park Boating Facilities Improvement Project, and,
further, authorize publication by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne,
Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Mayor Barajas
Resolution - Notice of Public Hearing Date for LID No. 151 Final Assessment
Mr. Worley introduced Capital Improvement Projects Manager Serra who provided
a brief report on the proposed public hearing for the final assessment roll for the
Local Improvement District No. 151.
MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach
to approve Resolution No. 4230, fixing a time and place for hearing on the final
assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 151, and directing that notice
thereof be given in the manner required by law.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne,
Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Mayor Barajas
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment to the Tri-City Regional Hotel/Motel Commission
Mr. Zabell commented the Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) noting that Mr. Patel was
stepping down from the Tri-City Regional Hotel/Motel Commission after serving on
the Commission for several years. He stated that the Tri-Cities Hotel & Lodging
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Association recommended the appointment of Jerry Beach, with A-1 Hospitality for
the two-year Commission position and Mayor Barajas concurred with the
appointment of Mr. Beach.
MOTION: Councilmember Campos moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne
to confirm the appointment of Jerry beach (A-1 Hospitality) to the Tri-City
Regional Hotel/Motel Commission for a two-year term commencing on
September 1, 2022 and ending August 31, 2024.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Brown,
Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Milne,
Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Mayor Barajas
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mr. Zabell stated that the retail cannabis discussion will continue at the next Council
workshop.
Discussion ensued regarding public input related to retail cannabis, the how to and
when Council may receive it and if it was appropriate during next week's Workshop
when Council and staff would be working through the process and identifying policy
issues to consider and provide direction for staff.
RECESS
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney declared 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
following:
1. 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).
2. The consideration of the minimum offering price for sale or lease of real estate if
there's a likelihood that disclosure would decrease the price per RCW
42.30.110(1)(c). Mr. Zabell noted the following factors that may influence the price
included the timing of the development and the proposed use of the property.
3. Discussion with legal counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW
42.30.110(1)(i).
The City Manager, Deputy City Manager, the City Attorney and Administrative &
Community Services Director were also in attendance at the Executive Session.
At 9:10 PM Mayor Pro Tem Maloney announced that the Executive Session would
continue for another five minutes.
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Mayor Pro Tem Maloney called the meeting back to order at 9:15 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this l��day of 5���- �(��, 20�Z..�
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Craig Maloney, ayor Pro Tem Debra Barham, City Clerk
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