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City Councii Workshop Meeting
6:00 PM - Monday, March 13, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 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: Adam Lincoln, Interim City Manager; Angela Pashon, Assistant City
Manager; Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Bob Gear,
Fire Chief; Zach Ratkai,Administrative&Community Services Director; Jesse Rice,
Information Technology Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; Rick White, Community
& Economic Development Director; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and
Krystle Shanks, Deputy City Clerk.
Councilmember Brown arrived at 6:05 PM.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Ms. Roach attended the recent groundbreaking event for Broadmoor Area and the
Community Meet & Greet for the Interim City Manager Adam Lincoln, stating both
events being well-attended.
Mr. Campos commented on the Benton-Franklin Transit Board of Directors Meeting he
recently attended.
Mr. Maloney commented on the Broadmoor Area Groundbreaking and the role of the
City and developers related to the infrastructure of that area.
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Resolution - 2023-2028 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan Final
Presentation
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief overview of the Parks, Recreation &Open Space Master
Plan and introduced Cindy Mendoza and Jon Pheanis, both from MIG, who gave a
presentation on the plan.
Council and staff discussion ensued with Council providing the following
recommendations and requests for further information:
• More public-private partnerships needed;
• Include additional ADA improvements;
� Need for a large community park;
• Access to parks in East Pasco and public partnerships, such as parks near
school playgrounds;
• More equity in the parks to appeal to all ages;
• Update on recently approved staff positions;
� Park facilities and community centers;
• Capacity of community classes and facilities; and,
• Connecting the public to the waterfront.
Mr. Ratkai stated that staff plans to bring this item back to at the next Council
meeting and would address the comments and recommendations made by Council.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 6:52 PM for 20 minutes to discuss with
legal counsel about legal risks of current or proposed action per RCW
42.30.110(1)(i) and 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 with the Interim City Manager, City Attorney, Mr. Ratkai, Mr. White,
and Mr. Gonzalez.
Mr. Ratkai left the Executive Session at 6:56 PM.
Council concluded their Executive Session at 7:15 PM.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION CONTINUED
2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket
Mr. White provided a brief overview of the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Docket and introduced Planning Manager Jacob Gonzalez, who presented the
Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments including all of the applications.
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Council and staff discussion ensued, with Council providing direction on:
• Concerns regarding the loss of commercial lands;
• Lack of a large community park in the Broadmoor Master Plan;
• Subsequence rezone process required by applicants if an amendment is
approved;
• How the determination for the environmental checklists were decided; and,
• Compatibility of land uses.
Mr. Gonzalez stated that a public hearing for the 2022 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments Docket was scheduled for March 20th, with a recommendation to
Council following in April.
RECESS
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney called a five minute recess at 8:21 PM.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION CONTINUED
Quarterly Update -Tri Cities Animal Control Authority/Shelter
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief overview related to the Tri-Cities Animal Control
Authority/Shelter Quarterly Update. Then he introduced Ben Zigan, the new Tri-
Cities Animal Control Manager.
Council and staff discussion ensued with Council providing the following comments,
concerns and recommendations:
• Need for a proactive approach to transparency regarding animal (dogs &
cats) euthanizations, such as information on the City's website;
• Accountability of volunteers;
• Outreach log for all contacts made to other agencies;
• Pet owners' responsibilities;
� Improvements have been made but more are still needed with more time;
• Complaints handled by staff and the ACA;
� Concerns and questions that can be addressed at staff levels rather than
Council; and,
� Conformity with the other cities that are part of the Animal Control Authority
(ACA) to ensure proper enforcement and consistency.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mr. Lincoln reported on the Broadmoor Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Area
Groundbreaking. He also noted that he had sent an email to Council regarding
scheduling issues and wanted to ensure they were aware.
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Mr. Campos discussed Darigold and livable wages for those construction workers
building the facility. Mr. Lincoln explained that building project was not a City project; it
was a private sector project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:01 PM.
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PASSED and APPROVED this�day of �vC�. , 20�3
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Blanche Bara�as, ayor Krystle Shanks, Deputy City Clerk
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