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MINUTES
City
Council Regular Meeting 7:
00 PM - Monday, April 3, 2023 Pasco
City Hall, Council Chambers & GoToWebinar CALL
TO ORDER The
meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by Blanche Barajas, Mayor. ROLL
CALL Councilmembers
present: Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Irving Brown, Joseph Campos,
Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano Councilmembers
absent: David Milne Staff
present: Adam Lincoln, Interim City Manager; Angela Pashon, Assistant City Manager;
Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Jesse Rice,
Information Technology Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; 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 for March 20th and 27th To
approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting and Regular Workshop
held on March 20, 2023 and March 27, 2023 respectively. Bills
and Communications To
approve claims in the total amount of $8,154,646.82 ($6,878,800.40 in Check Nos.
254798-255073; $136,557.59 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 839667-839746, 839759-
839856, 839868-840090; $14,090.75 in Check Nos. 54315-54323; 1,
125,081.21 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30188235-30188841; $116.87 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 918). Page
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Resolution No. 4329 - Easement Purchase for Zone 3 Water Transmission
Main Project
To approve Resolution No. 4329, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute
the easement agreements for the Zone 3 Transmission Main project.
Resolution No. 4330 - Project Acceptance - Wayfinding Signage & Gateway
Entrance
To approve Resolution No.4330, accepting work performed by Ray Poland & Sons,
Inc. for the Wayfinding Signage & Gateway Entrance project.
Resolution No. 4331 - Washington Opioid Settlements (Walgreens, CVS,
Walmart, Teva & Allergan)
To approve Resolution No. 4331, approving participation in Washington Opioid
Settlements with Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, Teva, and Allergan; and further,
authorize the City Manager to execute the participation forms and allocation
agreement.
Approval of Tourism Promotion Area Reserve Fund Request
To approve the the 2023 Special Project Expenditures for the Tourism Promotion
Area (TPA) in the amount of $441,500 to be funded from the TPA Reserve Balance.
Resolution No. 4332 - First Amendment to WA ST Department of Health -
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan West Pasco Water Treatment
Plant
To approve Resolution No. 4332, authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve
the amendment of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan for the West
Pasco Water Treatment Plant Expansion Phase 1 for an amended amount of
303,000.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to approve the Consent Agenda as read.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tern Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Milne
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tracci Dial, Tri-Cities resident, invited everyone to the Pasco Taco Crawl 2023
scheduled to begin April 21, 2023.
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Josh Valle, Pacific NW Regional Council of Carpenters Local No. 96 Representative,
commented on tax fraud and stated that his union will be participating on the Tax Fraud
Awareness Days.
Kerri Deleon, Franklin County resident, commented on the Tri-Cities Animal Control
Authority (TCACA) and Animal Shelter and expressed support for an independent
Advisory Board to the TCACA.
Amelia Keffer, Pasco resident, commented on the Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority
TCACA) and Animal Shelter and expressed support for an independent Advisory
Board to the TCACA.
Mary Mattocks, Service Peace Warriors, Service Dogs for Veterans non-profit owner
from Eltopia, WA, commented on the Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority (TCACA) and
Animal Shelter and expressed support for an independent Advisory Board to the
TCACA.
Brian Moreno, Pasco resident, commented on the Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority
TCACA) and Animal Shelter and expressed support for an independent Advisory
Board to the TCACA. Mr. Moreno submitted a stack of letters signed by community
members regarding concerns of the TCACA shelter.
Judy Nelson, West Richland resident, commented on the process for public interaction
with Council and expressed support for an independent Advisory Board to the TCACA.
Steve Bauman, Franklin County resident, commented on the Pasco Business Advisory
Council, murals in downtown Pasco and possible liability to the City in asking for an
individual's home address.
Council and staff discussed the TCACA regarding the upcoming changes to the TCACA
meetings, which will allow the public to more readily attend these meetings and would
be an appropriate venue for the public to share their concerns regarding the TCACA.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
General Fund Monthly Report - February 2023
Ms. Buckley provided a brief overview of the February 2023 General Fund Report.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO
Public Hearing Continued and Ordinance No. 4646 for Jubilee Foundation
Right -of -Way Vacation (VAC 2022-009)
Mayor Barajas stated this was a continued Public Hearing to consider the proposed
right-of-way Vacation for Jubilee Foundation.
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Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed right-of-way Vacation.
Council and staff briefly discussed the next steps in proposed development.
Steve Bauman, owner's representative, made himself available to answer
questions from Council. No one had any additional questions.
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
Campos to approve Ordinance No.4646, vacating rights -of -way in Washington
Addition to Pasco in the vicinity of East A Street and East Helena Street in Pasco,
and further, authorize publication by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tern Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Milne
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 7:50 PM for 20 minutes to discuss with
legal counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) with the
City Manager, the City Attorney and City Engineer.
Mr. Padvorac left Mr. Worley entered the Executive Session at 8:00 PM.
At 8:10 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another 10 minutes.
At 8:20 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another five minutes.
At 8:25 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another 10 minutes.
At 8:36 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another 10 minutes.
Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 8:46 PM.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
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Ordinance No. 4647 & Resolution No. 4333 - Budget Amendment & Solstice
Lift Station & Forcemain Agreement
Mr. White introduced City Engineer Padvorac who provided a brief report regarding
the proposed budget amendment and agreement for the Solstice Lift Station and
Forcemain.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach
to adopt Ordinance No. 4647, amending the 2023-2024 Capital Projects Budget
Ordinance No. 4620) by providing supplement thereto; to provide additional
appropriation in the City's Sewer Fund and, further, authorize publication by
summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tern Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Milne
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach
to approve Resolution No. 4333, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Utility
Extension Agreement with Pahlisch Homes at Solstice, LLC for the procurement
and installation of a Sewer Lift Station and the associated Forcemain.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tern Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Milne
RECESS
Mayor Barajas called a five-minute recess at 8:50 PM.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS CONTINUED
Resolution No. 4334 - Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) Processor
Wastewater Treatment Agreement (WTA)
Mr. Worley provided an update related to the development of the Processor
Wastewater Treatment Agreement for the Process Water Reuse Facility.
Rachel Roskelley, J.R. Simplot Company Representative, expressed opposition to
approving the Processor Wastewater Treatment Agreement tonight until such time
the processors have an opportunity to review it.
Mayor Pro Tern Maloney and Ms. Roach provided brief comments regarding this
proposed agreement.
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to approve Resolution No. 4334, authorizing the Interim City Manager
to enter into the Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) Industrial Wastewater
Pretreatment Agreement with each PWRF processor for the PWRF
Pretreatment Improvements Phase 3 Project.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tern Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Roach, and Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Milne
Resolution No. 4335 - Burnham Wastewater Treatment Agreement — Process
Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) Pretreatment Improvement Phase 3 Project
Mr. Worley provided a brief update regarding the proposed Wastewater Treatment
Agreement (WTA) with Burnham SEV.
Collin Hastings, Pasco Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, expressed
support for the proposed Burnham SEV WTA.
Mr. Ferguson reiterated the statutory requirements and specific actions taken by
Council related to this proposed WTA with Burnham SEV. Next, he reviewed the
key points within the WTA.
Mr. Serrano asked for clarification in Sections 3.2, 8.4 and 8.5; staff and Walker
Dimmig, Burnham SEV Representative, responded to Mr. Serrano's questions.
Mayor Pro Tern Maloney commented on and expressed support for the proposed
WTA.
Mr. Ferguson read the findings for the proposed WTA with Burnham SEV for the
record, which were located in the Resolution No. 4335. He also noted that anyone
may appeal the Council's action if it moves forward referencing the RCW Chapter
70A.140 Water Quality Joint Development Act.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown
to approve Resolution No. 4335, authorizing the Interim City Manager to enter
into the Wastewater Treatment Agreement with Burnham for the PWRF
Pretreatment Improvements Phase 3 project.
RESULT: Motion carried 5-1
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tern Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, and
Councilmember Roach
NAYS: Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Milne
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MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mr. Lincoln announced the "Spring Eggstravaganza" scheduled for April 8th at the
Pasco Sporting Complex.
Mr. Campos congratulated Mr. White on his upcoming retirement. He also commented
on the earlier discussion related to those individuals that spoke about the TCACA and
their request to have a conversation with the TCACA.
Ms. Roach announced that she is scheduled for major surgery later in the week and is
asking to be excused from next week's Workshop and then plans on attending the
meetings virtually for the next month or so.
Mr. Brown also commented on the public comments regarding the TCACA and
recommended that staff communicat
concern with the TCACA policies and
become a "win -win" for all involved.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
e with those individuals who were expressing
procedures. He would like to see this situation
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:58 PM for 20 minutes to discuss the
qualifications of an applicant for public employment per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) with
the City Attorney.
At 10:18 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another 20 minutes.
At 10:39 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another 5 minutes.
Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 10:43 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:43 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this day of
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APPROVED: ATTEST:
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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