HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023.08.21 Council MinutesMINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, August 21, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
CALL TO ORDER
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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, and Pete Serrano
Councilmembers absent: David Milne and Zahra Roach
Staff present: Adam Lincoln, City Manager; Richa Sigdel, Deputy City Manager;
Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Kevin Crowley, Fire
Chief; Eric Ferguson, Jacob Gonzalez, Community & Economic Development
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.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Meeting Minutes for August 7th and August 14th
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting and Regular
Workshop held on August 7, 2023 and August 14, 2023 respectively.
Bills and Communications - Approving Claims in the Total Amount of
$3,995,477.10
To approve claims in the total amount of $3,995,477.10 ($2,556,579.24 in Check
Nos. 257877 - 258075; $206,935.82 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 842356 - 842357,
842359; $20,487.01 in Check Nos. 54518 - 54537; $1,211,475.03 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 30194685 - 30195378).
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Historic Preservation Commission Reappointments of Malin Bergstrom &
Daniel Stafford
To confirm the Mayor's reappointments of Malin Bergstrom and Daniel Stafford to
Position Nos. 1 and 2 respectively on the Historic Preservation Commission with
terms expiring on August 1, 2026.
Resolution No. 4367 - United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Reclamation Land Acquisition (Contract No. 21-07-16-1-6276)
To approve Resolution No. 4367, authorizing the City Manager to enter into
Contract No. 21-07-16-1-6276 with the United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Reclamation for the purchase of lands.
Resolution No. 4368 - Approval of Washington State Department of Health
Loan Agreement No. PCL28205-0 for the Butterfield Water Treatment Plant
Improvement Project
To approve Resolution No. 4368, authorizing the City Manager to execute Loan
Agreement No. PCL28205-0 with the Department of Health.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to approve the Consent Agenda as read by Roll Call vote.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 5-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, and
Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Milne and Councilmember Roach
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Attendance Awareness Month Proclamation
Mayor Barajas invited Impact Director Jessica Sagdal with United Way Benton &
Franklin forward to the lectern. Ms. Sagdal provided a few words regarding the
United Way's initiate. Then Mayor Barajas read the proclamation for "Attendance
Awareness Month" scheduled for September 2023 and presented it Ms. Sagdal.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Martin Lopez, Pasco resident and Tierra Vida Home Owners Association President,
requested safety enhancements (traffic calming speed bumps) on the City streets within
the Tierra Vida Community.
Gracie Valle-Chimel, Shelia Mickelson and Martin Lopez, Pasco residents and Tierra
Vida HOA members, presented a large poster to the City of Pasco and Pasco Police
Department from the children living within Tierra Vida as a token of their appreciation
to the City and the Police Department staff.
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John Scheline, B4 Development and Consulting representative, expressed concern
about the Empire Bros Latecomers Agreement and for not receiving answers to his
questions from staff in a timely manner. He distributed a group of printed emails to
Council.
Steve Bauman, B4 Development and Consulting owner, expressed concern about a
recent issue with his business license with the City of Pasco.
Charles Grimm, Pasco resident, commented on the new Washington State Department
of Transportation's sound barrier wall along US -395, north of the Blue Bridge.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 7:23 PM for 20 minutes to discuss with
legal counsel about current or potential litigation 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 location and use of the property. The City Manager,
Deputy City Manager, City Attorney and Public Works Director also attended the
Executive Session.
Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 7:44 PM.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mr. Serrano reported on a groundbreaking event for the third Pasco School District
Highschool and the ribbon cutting event for the Windemere Group One Pasco
facility grand opening he recently attended.
Mr. Campos reported on the Good Roads meeting he recently attended.
Mr. Brown also commented on ribbon cutting and grand opening for Windemere
Group One and expressed appreciation for filling in for Mayor Barajas.
Financial Reports - Year To Date through Second Quarter 2023 & June 2023
General Fund
Ms. Buckley provided a brief overview of the City's financial reports, as well as an
outlook of anticipated projects.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 4678 - Creating Pasco Municipal Code Title 18 Public Art and
Murals
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Mr. Gonzalez provided a brief report on the proposed amendments within the Pasco
Municipal Code to include a new Title "Public Art and Murals."
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney expressed support for the addition of public art and murals
within Pasco. He asked clarifying questions relating to public verses private funded
murals and obscene. Both Mr. Gonzalez and Mr. Ferguson replied.
Mr. Serrano questioned the need for definitions of words such as obscene.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown
to adopt Ordinance No. 4678, amending Pasco Municipal Code, Chapter 17.10
Definitions, Sections 17.15.010, Interpretation of Sign Allowance Table and
17.20.010 Permits, Fees and Inspection, and creating a new Title 18 Public Art
and Murals and, further, publish by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried. 4-1
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, and Councilmember Campos
NAYS: Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Milne and Councilmember Roach
Ordinance No. 4679 & Resolution No. 4369 - Bid Award Process Water Reuse
Facility Ph 2: Winter Storage
Mr. Worley provided a brief report regarding the proposed bid award for Phase 2 of
the Process Water Reuse Facility.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked about the range of the bids received for this project
and the difference from the Engineer's Estimate. He also asked about the budget
adjustment needed to complete the project.
Mr. Worley explained that the Engineer's Estimate was conservative and was
confident that the bidder awarded the contract knows what it takes to move the
material at a reduced cost. He also explained the development of a project process
and estimations for a project's cost.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to adopt Ordinance No. 4679, amending the 2023-2034 Biennial Capital
Project Budget (Ordinance No. 4620) of the City of Pasco, Washington, by
providing supplement thereto; to provide additional appropriation in the City's
Process Water Reuse Facility Utility Fund, and, further, authorize publication by
summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 5-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, and
Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Milne and Councilmember Roach
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown
to approve Resolution No. 4369, awarding the Process Water Reuse Facility
Phase 2 Winter Storage project to Tapani, Inc. of Battle Ground, Washington, in
the amount of $31,588,246.92, including Washington State Sales Tax, and
further authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 5-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, and
Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Milne and Councilmember Roach
Ordinance No. 4677 & Resolution No. 4366 - Budget Adjustment & Bid Award
for GESA Stadium Improvements
Mr. Worley provided a brief overview of the proposed bid award for GESA Stadium
Improvements Project.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked about the costs for this project and Mr. Worley
responded.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown
to adopt Ordinance No. 4677, amending the 2023-2024 Biennial Capital Projects
Budget, by providing supplement thereto; to provide additional appropriation in
the City's stadium fund and, further, authorize publication by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 5-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, and
Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Milne and Councilmember Roach
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to approve Resolution No. 4366, awarding Bid No. 19-997 for the
GESA Stadium Improvements project to Apollo Inc. of Kennewick Washington;
and further authorize the City manager to execute the contract documents and
allowing all necessary budget adjustments.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 5-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, and
Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Milne and Councilmember Roach
Ordinance No. 4676 & Resolution No.4365 - Budget Adjustment and Bid
Award - Broadmoor Area Utility Improvements — Phase 1 B
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Mr. Worley provided a brief overview of the proposed bid award for the Broadmoor
Area Utility Improvements Phase 1B project.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Serrano to adopt Ordinance No. 4676, amending the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget
(Ordinance No. 4620) of the City of Pasco, Washington, by providing supplement
thereto; to provide additional appropriation in the City's Water/Sewer/Irrigation
Utility Funds for the construction of Broadmoor Area Utility Improvements -
Phase 1 B project and, further, authorize publication by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 5-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, and
Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Milne and Councilmember Roach
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved, seconded by Councilmember
Campos to approve Resolution No. 4365, awarding Bid No. 22377-1 B for the
Broadmoor Area Utility Improvements — Phase 1B project to Goodman &
Mehlenbacher Enterprises, Inc. of Kennewick, Washington; and further,
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents and allowing all
necessary budget adjustments.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 5-0
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos, and
Councilmember Serrano
ABSENT: Councilmember Milne and Councilmember Roach
NEW BUSINESS
HAPO Center Update
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report regarding the HAPO Center (formally named
TRAC) starting with its history. She noted that the 30 -year Interlocal Agreement
with Franklin County will conclude in mid 2024. She noted that staff is working with
the Franklin County to assess the facility to understand the investment needed to
update the facility, including operating costs of the facility.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney expressed concern about continuing an ILA with Franklin
County as the City has not been much of a partner throughout the current ILA.
Mr. Campos added to Mayor Pro Tem Maloney's comments stating that the City
serves as advisors only.
Mayor Barajas suggested that the City have additional conversations with Franklin
County staff.
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Mayor Pro Tem recommended that the City appointed representatives to the HAPO
Center review and complete initial analysis of the assessments as they are
completed and report back to Council with recommendations to Council as a whole
related to the HAPO Center.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mr. Rice reported on the Felines and Firefighters event held at the Tri -Cities Animal
Shelter on August 18th. He commented on recent Recreation Division back -to -school
events and noted that all outdoor events were canceled due to the poor air quality issue.
Lastly, he announced the new Indoor wayfinding signage in City Hall was underway.
Mr. Campos commented on traffic safety, specifically in the Tierra Vida community.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked for an update regarding the fires around the state. He
also asked Mr. Rice about the Fiery Foods Festival scheduled on September 9, 2023.
Mayor Barajas expressed thanks to the Pasco Fire Department staff for their
participation during the recent Animal Shelter event.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 PM.
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Debra Barham, City Clerk
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