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City Council Regular !Meeting
7:00 PM - Tuesday, June 20, 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: Richa Sigdel, Deputy City Manager; Darcy Buckley, Finance Director;
Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Ed Dunbar, Interim Fire Chief; Jesse Rice,
Information Technology Director & Interim Administrative & Community Services
Director; Brian Vaught, Police Captain; Jacob Gonzalez, Community & Economic
Development Interim Director; Maria Serra, Deputy Public Works Director; and
Debby Barham, City Clerk
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Meeting Minutes for June 5th and 12th
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting and Regular
Workshop held on June 5, 2023 and June 12, 2023 respectively.
Bills and Communications - Approving Claims in the Total Amount of
$6,277,829.19
To approve claims in the total amount of $6,277,829.19($5,118,801.03 in Check
Nos. 256419-256752; $2,000.00 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 841187; $14,933.68 in
Check Nos. 54372-54399; $1,142,094.49 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30191363-
30192006).
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Resolution No. 4351 - Lease Agreement for the Readiness Center with
Washington State Military Department
To approve Resolution No. 4351, authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease
agreement between the Washington State Military Department and the City of
Pasco.
Resolution No. 4352, Memorandum of Agreement - Quad -Cities Stormwater
and Water Conservation Education
To approve Resolution No. 4352, authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Memorandum of Agreement with the Cities of Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, West
Richland and the Franklin Conservation District for public education program
services.
Resolution No. 4353 - Small Works Bid Award Pasco PWRF Field Pivot No. 2
- Pivot Replacement
To approve Resolution No. 4353, awarding Small Works Bid No. 23950 for the
Pasco PWRF Field Pivot No. 2 - Pivot Replacement Project to Lad Irrigation, Inc.,
of Pasco, Washington, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the
contract documents.
Resolution No. 4355 - Updated Bid Award Argent Road Widening Phase 3
To approve Resolution No. 4355, Awarding the updated Bid No. 20010 for the
Argent Road Widening Phase 3 Project to Apollo, Inc., of Kennewick, Washington,
and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.
Reappointment to the Joint Housing Authority Board
To reappoint Brian Griffith to the Joint Housing Authority Board under Position No.
2 for a five (5) term, effective January 29, 2023 through January 28, 2028.
Cancellation of July 3, 2023 Council Meeting
To approve the cancellation of the regularly scheduled Council Meeting set for July
3, 2023.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach
to approve the Consent Agenda as read.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tern Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and
Councilmember Serrano
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tom Kidwell, Pasco resident, distributed books [prepared by John Scheline] related to
the pending Broetje Orchards/New Heritage project [Comprehensive Plan Amendment
(CPA2022-003)] and commented on the project.
Mark McKee, Pasco resident and Clean Sweep member, commented on the Clean
Sweep outreach program and the required permits for each event.
David Cloug, Pasco resident, reported an accident he had along the bike pathway and
asked for the City to consider an alternative to the vehicle boulders near Road 54.
Lynn McKee, Pasco resident and Clean Sweep member, commented on the Clean
Sweep outreach program in Pasco.
Darrell Holman, Clean Sweep member, provided a testimony for the Clean Sweep
outreach program.
James Hamilton, Clean Sweep and St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank member,
commented on homelessness and the need to help these individuals.
Dori Draco, Clean Sweep member, commented on the inception of Clean Sweep.
John Scheline, B4 Development & Consulting and Snake River Ag representative,
commented on the proposed right-of-way vacation request. He expressed concern
about the length of time this item has taken for Council to consider.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney reported on the recent Pasco Public Facilities District
Board meeting that he attended. He also stated that he met with U.S. Senator
Cantwell last week related to the railway line and the Process Water Reuse Facility
(PWRF).
Mayor Barajas commented on the Juneteenth celebration held on June 17th in
Kurtzman Park. She expressed appreciation to staff that participated in the
Saturday event.
Mr. Brown also commented on the Juneteenth Friday and Saturday events, noting
that it was well received and the audience was very engaged.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO
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Public Hearing for Resolution No. 4356 - Adopting 2024-2029 Six -Year
Transportation Improvement Plan
Mr. Gonzalez provided a brief report on the proposed 2024-2029 Six -Year
Transportation Improvement Plan (Six -Year TIP).
Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed Six -Year
TIP.
John Scheline, Pasco resident, noted that the Six -Year TIP does not include any
projects along Oregon Avenue and A Street through 2029. He also commented on
another property that is currently undeveloped and the current layout of future
streets in that area.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Barajas declared
the Public Hearing closed.
Mayor Pro Tern Maloney commented on his previous comments about the need for
a bicycle connection between the bike path and the downtown area and expressed
disappointment that it was not incorporated into the Six -Year TIP. He also asked
about the Broadmoor area projects, specifically if the traffic plans are set or may
they be deviated from.
Mr. Gonzalez responded to the bicycle connection request and the opportunity for
Council to review the next TIP earlier in the process. He stated that the Broadmoor
area traffic plans may deviate slightly; however, the grid like patterns will remain in
place, which was was previously approved in other City plans, such as the
Broadmoor Master Plan and Transportation System Master Plan to name a few.
Mr. Brown asked for clarification regarding the comments and requests Council
provided during the last meeting and Mr. Gonzalez provided clarification.
Ms. Roach expressed support for the bike and pedestrian access along the river.
She noted that the Bicycle Plan was created some time ago and it needs to be
embraced as it is a priority of hers. She asked about the prioritization of the Six -
Year TIP projects the removal of the levee along the Columbia River between Road
54 and Road 68, and signage regarding motorized vehicles on the bike path.
Mr. Rice and Mr. Gonzalez responded to Ms. Roach's inquiries.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to approved Resolution No. 4356, adopting the 2024-2029 Six -Year
Transportation Improvement Program for the City of Pasco.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tern Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and
Councilmember Serrano
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Resolution No. 4357 - Amendment No. 2 to MacKay Sposito Professional
Services Agreement for the Lewis Street Corridor (2nd to 5th Ave)
Improvements Project
Ms. Serra provided a brief report on the proposed second amendment to the
Professional Services Agreement for the Lewis Street Corridor Improvements
project.
Mayor Pro Tern Maloney requested confirmation that this amendment included all
the items within the Downtown Pasco Master Plan.
Ms. Serra confirmed the amendment included the additional items associated with
the Downtown Pasco Master Plan.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to approve Resolution No. 4357, authorizing the City Manager to
execute Amendment No. 2 for the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with
MacKay Sposito for the Lewis Street Corridor (2nd to 5th Ave) Improvements.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tern Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and
Councilmember Serrano
Resolution No. 4354 - Change Order No. 6 for the West Pasco Water
Treatment Plant Phase 2
Ms. Serra provided a brief report on the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Phase
Change Order No. 6.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Milne
to approve Resolution No. 4354, authorizing the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 6 to the construction contract with Apollo, Inc. for the West
Pasco Water Treatment (WPWTP) Improvements, Phase 2 project.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tern Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Roach, and
Councilmember Serrano
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Continuation of Right -of -Way Vacation for Snake River Agriculture LLC (VAC
2022-006)
Mr. Gonzalez requested that this item be continued to the July 17th Council
meeting.
Mr. Campos requested confirmation that the public hearing was held and
completed during a previous meeting (June 5, 2023).
Mr. Ferguson confirmed that the public hearing was held and closed, and it is now
before Council to approve or deny the the right-of-way vacation. However, the
petitioner provided additional information and asked staff to investigate that
information and then come back to Council. He stated that staff had not completed
that review and needs additional time. Staff will be able to respond by the July 17th
meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney noted that he intentionally continued it to this meeting as
he did not want to leave this item out for a longer period of time. He also stated that
he was in favor of continuing this item to the July 17th meeting because of the
nature of the request of vacating City right-of-way as it is important to confirm that
the vacation of right-of-way is appropriate now and for future needs of street safety.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to continue the proposed Right -of -Way Vacation for Snake River
Agriculture, LLC to the July 17, 2023, regular Council Meeting.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously. 5-2
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, and
Councilmember Roach
NAYS: Councilmember Milne and Councilmember Serrano
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mayor Barajas welcomed Ms. Sigdel back to the City as its Deputy City Manager.
Interim Fire Chief Dunbar reported on the recent Fire Academy graduation.
Mr. Brown commented on the Clean Sweep members and expressed appreciation for
their efforts. He expressed support for policies and procedures create safety and he
expressed a desire to ensure that the City and Clean Sweep work together to help take
care of those in need.
Mr. Campos agreed with Mr. Brown and that the City needs to be fair with everyone.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney also commented on organizations coming into the Pasco
downtown area to help individuals who are homeless and in need and how can this
population can be helped through various partnerships.
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Mr. Gonzalez announced the 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
applications are open until June 30, 2023, and he noted the three key priorities for the
CDBG program.
Ms. Roach also commented on the CDBG program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:24 PM for ten (10) minutes to discuss
with legal counsel about legal risks of current or proposed action per RCW
42.30.110(1)(i) with the Deputy City Manager, City Attorney, Interim Administrative
& Community Services Director, and Finance Director.
At 8:33 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another five minutes.
At 8:38 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another ten minutes.
Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 8:48 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:48 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this
APPROVED:
Blanche Bar ' ,
day of , 20Z3
ATTEST:
Debra arham,-City Clerk
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