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MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, October 3, 2022
City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
CALL TO ORDER
City of
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Washington
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
CamDOs. David Milne. Zahra Roach. and Pete Serrano
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Colleen
Chapin, Human Resources Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Zach Ratkai,
Administrative & Community Services 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 for September 19th, 26th and 27th
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting held on
September 19, 2022, Regular Workshop held on September 26, 2022, and Special
Listening Session held on September 27, 2022.
Bills and Communications - Approval of Claims in the Total Amount of
$4,657,609.09
To approve claims in the total amount of $4,657,609.09 ($3,154,471.67 in Check
Nos. 250928-251257; $523,582.65 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 837014-837026,
837081-837087, 837199-837220, 837254-837350, 837361-837598, 837600;
$21,064.10 in Check Nos. 54125-54141; $958,490.67 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
30180661-30181226).
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Ordinance No. 4610 & Resolution No. 4256 - Budget Adjustment & Bid Award
for Animal Shelter Offsite Improvements
To adopt Ordinance No. 4610, amending the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget
(Ordinance No. 4560) of the City of Pasco Washington, by proving supplement
thereto; to provide additional appropriating in the City's General CIP Fund for the
Animal Shelter Facility (S. 18th Avenue) project.
To adopt Resolution No. 4256, awarding Bid No. 17999A for the Animal Shelter
Facility (S. 18th Avenue) project to Double J. Inc. of Richland, Washington and
further Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents and allowing
all necessary budget adjustments.
Resolution No. 4257 - Change Order No. 7 with Cascade Bridge LLC for the
Lewis Street Overpass Project
To approve Resolution No. 4257, authorizing the City Manager to execute Change
Order No. 7 to the Construction Contract with Cascade Bridge, LLC. for the Lewis
Street Overpass project.
Resolution No. 4258 - Funding Application to Ecology for Process Water
Reuse Facility Pretreatment Improvements (Phase 2) Winter Storage Ponds
To approve Resolution No. 4258, authorizing the submittal of a Department of
Ecology Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Application for the Process Water
Reuse Facility Phase 2 project.
Resolution No. 4259 - Franklin County Irrigation District License Agreement:
Transmission Main - West Pasco Water Treatment Plant to Zone 3 Project
To approve Resolution No. 4259, authorizing the execution of a License Agreement
between the City of Pasco and the Franklin County Irrigation District for easement
access during construction of the City's Zone 3 Transmission Main.
Resolution No. 4260 - Award and Acceptance of 2021 SAFER Grant
To approve Resolution No. 4260, approving the acceptance of the Staffing For
Adequate Fire And Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant awarded by the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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
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VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS
Carl Holder, Downtown Pasco business owner, commented on the COPA events held
in the Pasco downtown area in late September 2022. He thanked Jose Iniquez, the
producer of the Mid -Columbia Symphony and musicians from Colima, Mexico Saturday
evening event, stating that is was an outstanding community event.
Jose Iniguez, Downtown Pasco business owner and producer of the COPA Saturday
evening main event, expressed appreciation to City staff for their efforts in supporting
him and the COPA organizers the success of the Sympathy and Opera singers evening
event.
Steve Bauman, Franklin County resident, recommended that the City of Pasco
purchase HAPO Center from Franklin County.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney commented on the first Listening Session, related to the
sale of retail cannabis, held at the HAPO Center on September 27th and
announced the second Listening Session was scheduled for October 4th at 6:30
PM. He also commented on the Elected Leaders Reception hosted by the Tri Cities
Regional Chamber of Commerce and the City Council mini -retreat held the past
week.
Ms. Roach provided an update on search for new Visit Tri Cities CEO. She also
commented on the first Listening Session for retail cannabis. Lastly, she discussed
a Benton Franklin Recovery Coalition fund raising event held a few weeks prior.
Mayor Barajas provided an update on the continued visit of the Colima, Mexico
delegate during the past week.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO
Public Hearing & Ordinance No. 4611 - Tri -Cities Animal Shelter Right -of -Way
Vacation (VAC 2022-005)
Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed right-of-way vacation.
Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed Tri -
Cities Animal Shelter Right -of -Way Vacation.
Carl Holder, business owner, stated that the water quality located at the vacation
site was below substandard.
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Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Barajas declared
the Public Hearing closed.
Mr. Serrano asked Mr. White to address the comment made stating the water
quality was the below substandard at a later time as he noted it didn't have an affect
on the proposed vacation.
Mr. White confirmed that the proposed vacation would not affect the quality of the
water in the pond one way or the other and that he would need to contact the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers regarding the water quality in the pond, as it is under their
jurisdiction.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to adopt Ordinance No. 4611, vacating Court Street and Lena Street
in Block 10 of Oakley's Riverfront Addition to Pasco; and further; authorize
publication by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
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 No. 4261 - Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2023-2028 Projects
Ms. Buckley provided a brief report on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the
years from 2023 through 2028.
Council and staff discussed the project updates in further detail.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne
to approve Resolution No. 4261, approving the Capital Improvement Plan for
calendar years 2023 - 2028.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and
Councilmember Serrano
Ordinance No. 4612 - Local Improvement District No. 151 Northwest Sewer -
Final Assessment
Mr. Worley provided a brief review of the proposed final assessment for the
Northwest Sewer Local Improvement District No. 151.
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to adopt Ordinance No. 4612, approving and confirming the
assessments and assessment roll of Local Improvement District No. 151 for the
construction of new sanitary sewer trunk line and other sewer improvements in
the City's Northwest (Broadmoor) area, as provided by Ordinance No. 4483, and
levying and assessing a part of the cost and expense thereof against the several
lots, tracts, parcels of land and other property as shown on the assessment roll.
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 commented on the LID No. 151, noting that it is a great development tool.
He announced the second Listening Session regarding the Retail Sales of Cannabis in
Pasco was scheduled for Tuesday, October 4th at 6:30 PM. He reminded Council that
next week's Workshop was scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 2022 as Monday was
a federally observed, legal Holiday (Columbus Day).
Mr. Zabell asked Council if they desired to maintain the current City Boards and
Commissions appointment process that was developed during the COVID-19 pandemic
or if they preferred to return to the previous process (pre -pandemic). Council discussion
ensued comparing the two processes and at the end of the discussion Council
concurred they would prefer to continue the current process for the appointment of
members to the City Boards and Commission. Mr. Zabell stated that a resolution with
the updated process will be brought back to Council for review at the new Council
Workshop.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney commented on the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) related to
food trucks. After a brief discussion it was determined that the the Downtown Pasco
Development Authority and both Chambers of Commerce would be contacted to solicit
their suggestions regarding potential revisions to that section of the PMC.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 7:50 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, the City Attorney, Mr. Worley and Mr. Ratkai.
Mr. Worley and Mr. Ratkai left the Executive Session at 7:54 PM.
At 8:09 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another five (5) minutes.
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At 8:15 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another five (5) minutes.
At 8:21 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another five (5) minutes.
Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 8:27 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:27 PM.
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PASSED and APPROVED this /-I day of 20_.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
ayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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