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City Council Regular M�eeting
7:00 PM - Monday, March 6, 2023
Pasco City Hall, 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: Adam Lincoln, Interim City Manager; Angela Pashon, Assistant City
Manager; Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Zach
Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director; Jesse Rice, Information
Technology Director; Ken Roske, Chief of Police; Rick White, Community &
Economic De�elopment 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 February 21st and 27th
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting held on
February 21, 2023 and the Special Meeting and Regular Workshop held on
February 27, 2023.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $3,834,226.76 ($2,394,202.66 in Check
Nos. 254156-254450; $320,648.16 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 839207-839301,
839304-839332, 839336-839449, 839469-839564, 839568-839665; $29,052.88 in
Check Nos. 54275-54299; $1,090,323.06 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30187023-
30187621).
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Ordinance No. 4643 - Amending Pasco Municipal Code, Chapter 2.05 "City
Council" Related to Open Public Meetings Act Updates
To adopt Ordinance No.4643, amending Pasco Municipal Code, Chapter 2.05"City
Council" related to updates to the Washington State Open Public Meetings Act
effecting City Council's conduct of business, including other minor housekeeping
updates within the same chapter.
Ordinance 4634 A - Correcting Scrivener's Errors in the Legal Description
To adopt Ordinance No. 4634A, approving an ordinance that corrects scrivener's
errors in the original Ordinance No. 4634.
Resolution No. 4314 - Rescinding an Emergency Proclamation
To approve Resolution No.4314, rescinding Resolution No. 3946 ratifying the
Emergency Proclamation signed by Mayor Martinez on March 16, 2020,
proclaiming a civic emergency within the City Of Pasco and rescinding all other
resolutions implementing emergency orders based on Resolution No. 3946.
Resolution No. 4315 - Bid Award Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Phase 2B
To approve Resolution No. 4315, awarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvements Phase 2B Project to Advanced American Construction, Inc. of
Portland, Oregon, in the amount of $6,796,557.90 including Washington State
Sales Tax, and further, authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the contract
documents.
Resolution No.4316-WA ST Department of Ecology Agreement for the Pasco
Aquifer Storage � Recovery Project Phase 2
To approve Resolution No. 4316, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute
the grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology for the
Aquifer Storage and Recovery Feasibility Study - Phase II Project.
Approve First Amendment to Interim City Manager's Contract
To approve Amendment No. 1 to the Interim City Manager contract.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano I move 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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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Charles Grimm, Pasco resident, expressed concern on the rescission of of Resolution
No. 4303.
Mary Peret, Pasco resident, expressed concern regarding a recent attack sustained to
her horses by neighboring dogs and commented on Tri-Cities Animal Control response
to this and previous complaint calls made regarding their dogs. She provided photos
and a letter from a neighbor regarding the attack to Ms. Barham.
Josh Valle, Pasco resident and commercial union carpenter, commented on the PWRF
project, specifically working on the Darigold building and requested livable wages for
the construction workers.
David and Shannon Morgan, Pasco resident, expressed support for the retail sales of
cannabis in Pasco.
Eric Larson, Gleed resident, expressed support for the retail sales of cannabis in Pasco.
Jim Raymond, Pasco resident, expressed opposition to the retail sales of cannabis in
Pasco.
Michelle Andres, Pasco resident, expressed opposition to the retail sales of cannabis
in Pasco.
Dawn Pfister, Yakima resident, expressed support for the retail sales of cannabis in
Pasco.
LaWanda Hatch, Pasco resident, commented on the downtown Pasco dress shops,
supports medical uses of cannabis and expressed opposition to the retail sales of
cannabis in Pasco.
Alyxandra Olivera, Pasco resident, expressed support for the retail sales of cannabis in
Pasco.
Judy Gerhard, Pasco resident, expressed opposition for the retail sales of cannabis in
Pasco.
Gabriel Jimenez, Pasco resident, expressed support for the retail sales of cannabis in
Pasco.
Tyler Watson, Richland resident, commented on the illegal drugs and suggested that
the Councilmembers of the area City need to address that con.
Art Gref, Pasco resident, expressed opposition for the retail sales of cannabis in Pasco.
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Steve Wilson, Pasco resident, commented on the rescission of Resolution No. 4303
and expressed support for the retail sales of cannabis in Pasco.
Teri Hendrix, Pasco resident, expressed support for the retail sales of cannabis in
Pasco.
Thomas Granbois, Pasco resident, downtown Pasco business owner and DPDA Board
member, expressed support for the retail sales of cannabis in Pasco.
RECESS
Mayor Barajas called a five-minute recess at 7:42 PM.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Report on Pending Legislation: Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act
(H.R. 2307)
Mr. Lincoln introduced Dr. Dennis Finn, with the Citizens' Climate Lobby, who
provided a brief presentation on the pending legislation. Dr. Finn requested both a
general endorsement and specific endorsement of the Energy Innovation and
Carbon Dividend Act.
General Fund Monthly Report - January 2023
Ms. Buckley provided a brief overview of the January 2023 General Fund report
noting that staff has not provided the 2022 yearend budget report, as it has not fully
closed as of yet.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO
Public Hearing 8� Resolution No. 4317 - Single Room Occupancy (SRO)
Housing Moratorium
Mr. White provided a brief report and findings related to the SRO Housing
moratorium and recommended that the moratorium continue for another six-month
period as staff is currently working on the City's Housing Capacity Plan.
Council and staff briefly discussed the SRO Housing moratorium.
Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed SRO
Housing moratorium .
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Barajas declared
the Public Hearing closed at 8:09 PM.
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Ms. Roach and Mayor Pro Tem Maloney expressed their desires to have this matter
wrapped up by September 2023 and the ability to review the Housing Capacity Plan
as soon as possible so that there would be no need to continue the moratorium on
the SRO permits.
� MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne
to approve Resolution No. 4317, continuing the moratorium, established through
Resolution No. 4158, prohibiting the permitting of Single Room Occupancy
housing and conversion thereto in the City of Pasco, pending study of impacts
and best development practices and policy.
RESULT: Motion carried 6-1
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, Councilmember Milne, Mayor
Barajas, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember
Campos, and Councilmember Serrano
NAYS: Councilmember Roach
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Retail Sales of Cannabis Discussion,After Rescission of Resolution No. 4303
Mr. White provided a brief update on the next steps for the proposed retail sales of
cannabis within the City of Pasco noting that staff was seeking Council direction. -
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney, expressed concern of the verbal attacks on
Councilmembers regarding their decision to change a motion for a resolution giving
staff direction. He expressed support for the retail sales of cannabis be available in
the entire City where is it allowable to State Law.
Mr. Serrano stated that he continued to express opposition to the retail sales of
cannabis; he supports an advisory vote on the next the next Franklin County
elections ballot.
Mr. Brown and Mr. Milne agreed with Mr. Serrano's recommendation to hold an
advisory vote on the next voters ballot.
Ms. Roach, expressed concern of the recent negative comments from the public
and expressed frustration of the length of time this issue has taken without a
conclusion. She expressed concern about holding an advisory vote only to come
back to Council for their decision to allow the sale of retail cannabis later in the
year.
Mr. Campos expressed appreciation to Council for their interactions and decision
making. He commented his preference for small government and for the free
market, the proposed advisory vote and the action potentially coming back for a
Council action.
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Mayor Barajas expressed appreciation to the public for their comments, as well as
the feedback from Council. She expressed support that if the advisory vote and if
the vote approves the retail sales of cannabis, then it should be Citywide in the
commercial and industrial areas as allowed by State law.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney suggested that Council instruct staff to bring back finro
resolutions for Council consideration. The first resolution would approve an
Advisory Vote at the General Election and if that action fails then the second
resolution would allow retail sale of cannabis in all commercial and industrial zoning
districts with no conditional use permit.
Mr. Ferguson asked for clarity on the proposed resolutions and after a brief
discussion, Council concurred to have staff return with the finro resolutions as
described by Mayor Pro Tem Maloney.
Mr. Serrano expressed support for a conditional use permit.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mayor Barajas announced a Meet and Greet for Interim City Manager scheduled for
Wednesday, March 8th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
Mr. Lincoln announced the Broadmoor Area Groundbreaking event scheduled on
Thursday, March 9th at 3:00 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (15 MINUTES)
Council adjourned into Executive Session with the City Manager, City Attorney and
Public Works Director at 8:45 PM for 15 minutes to discuss:
1. Discussion with legal counsel about legal risks of current or proposed action
per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
2. 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);the factors influencing the price include, sale price and land-
use considerations.
At 9:00 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another 15 minutes.
Mr. Worley left and Mr. Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director,
joined the Executive Session at 9:01 PM.
Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 9:15 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
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PASSED and APPROVED thisoC��day of ! , �i�V� , 20Z3
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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B nc�e Barajas, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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