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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023.07.10 Council MinutesCity o R-i co Washington MINUTES City Council Workshop Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, July 10, 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, and Zahra Roach Councilmembers absent: Pete Serrano Staff present: Adam Lincoln, City Manager; Richa Sigdel, Deputy City Manager; Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Kevin Crowley, Fire Chief; Eric Ferguson, Jacob Gonzalez, Community & Economic Development Interim Director; City Attorney; Jesse Rice, Information Technology Director & Interim Administrative & Community Services Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and Debby Barham, City Clerk The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Ms. Roach reported on the Pasco Chamber of Commerce meeting she recently attended. She also commented on the Grand Old Fourth of July Parade and complimented staff for the route change. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney commented on the Fourth of July events and also complimented staff for their work before, during and after the events throughout the day. Mr. Milne praised staff for the preparation and execution of the Grand Old Fourth of July Parade and provided accolades to the Mustang Club and Parade Grand Marshall Felix Vargas. Page 1 of 3 Mr. Brown commented on the Grand Old Fourth of July Parade and complimented staff for their work for the day's events. He also commented on the Grand Mason convention where he and Mayor Barajas joined the Masons on Sunday afternoon. Mayor Barajas Grand Masons Convention, the Fourth of July events and thanked staff. She also welcomed Kevin Crowley to the City as Pasco's new Fire Chief. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Update on Hanford Communities Mr. Lincoln introduced Executive Director of Hanford Communities, David Reeploeg. Mr. Reeploeg first introduced Bethany Close, a new member to the Hanford Communities staff. Then he provided a recap of Hanford Communities 2022 efforts, as well as the 2023 outlook for the continued cleanup efforts and an update on the status of the policy stakeholders. Lastly, he highlighted the Hanford Communities priorities for this year. Council asked a few questions regarding the clean up projects and Mr. Reeploeg responded to those inquiries. Ordinance - Amending the Pasco Municipal Code Title 25 Related to Residential Design Standards Mr. Gonzalez provided a brief report on the status of updating the residential design standards, noting that it has been discussed and reviewed with the Planning Commission and community stakeholders in several meetings. Council and Mr. Gonzalez briefly discussed specifics within the proposed residential design standards as well as additional updates to the zoning code. Mr. Campos congratulated Mr. Gonzalez for his recent promotion as the Community & Economic Development Director. Shoreline Master Program Approval (MF# PLAN 2013-001) Mr. Gonzalez introduced Ben Floyd, with White Bluffs Consulting, who provided a brief report on the proposed updates to the Shoreline Master Program (SMP). He also explained the next steps to finalize the SMP with the Washington State Department of Ecology approval. He noted that the Dept. of Ecology has encouraged the City to submit grant application to create user guide. Mr. Maloney commented on an individual who stated that the City is violating the current Shoreline regulations. Mr. Gonzalez will respond to Council within the next few days. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION Page 2 of 3 Mr. Campos congratulated Fire Chief Crowley for joining the City of Pasco and then asked about the Fourth of July calls for service to the Fire Department. Chief Crowley confirmed that the calls for service were minimal. He provided a brief report from the Fire Department. Mr. Campos offered a suggestion that the City provide a designated area or areas for residents to light fireworks with Fire staff on hand to assist and respond to incidents, if needed. Mr. Campos commented on the upcoming Schlagel Park ribbon event and he requested an update on the damaged dock. Mr. Lincoln commented on the search for the City's Fire Chief, as well as the Community & Economic Development Director and stated that both Kevin Crowley and Jacob Gonzalez were the right individuals for each position. Mayor Pro Tern Maloney asked about Process Water Reuse Facility and the Water Treatment Processors' Agreements. Mr. Worley responded with a brief overview, stating more will follow shortly. Police Chief Roske provided a chart of the Fourth of July Pasco Police Department statistics, which spanned over a five-year period. He noted that the trend for calls for service continues to lower from year-to-year. Mr. Rice provided a brief report on the Fourth of July City sponsored events that spanned the day. He also announced the Schlagel Park ribbon cutting event was scheduled for Wednesday, July 12th. Ms. Roach expressed her condolences of the recent passing of a City of Pasco staff member. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 PM. PASSED and APPROVED this/ day of U 1L , 20_ APPROVED: ATTEST: goo - Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 3 of 3