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City Council Workshop Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, September 25, 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: 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.
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Mr. Serrano, reported on the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Board meeting
he recently attended. He congratulated Councilmember Mr. Milne on his daughter for
entering the Marine Corps.
Mr. Campos announced the "Week without Driving" scheduled for October 2 through
October 6, 2023 supported by Ben Franklin Transit Board.
Mayor Barajas commented on the recent formation of the Cowboy Council. She also
reported on meeting with the Pasco High School Girls Soccer Team earlier in the day.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
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Update — Eastern WA Phase 11 Municipal Stormwater Permit Reissuance
Mr. Worley introduced Compliance Coordinator Henao, who provided a brief report
on the status of the Washington State Municipal Stormwater Permit for the City of
Pasco.
Mr. Serrano asked about lawn watering and pool water discharge, and expressed
concerns about a state agency dictating to local government.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney echoed Mr. Serrano's concerns, as well as the tree
canopy.
Resolution - Basin Disposal Inc. 2024 Proposed Rate Increase
Mr.Worley provided a brief report related to the Basin Disposal, Inc. (BDI) proposed
2024 rate increase. He asked if Council work like to form a subcommittee to review
the proposed increases.
Ms. Roach, Mayor Barajas and Mr. Brown formed the BDI review subcommittee
and preference to include a remote meeting option.
Planning for Housing and Transportation
Mr. Gonzalez provided a brief report related to the development of the City's
Housing Action Plan and City transportation efforts, including mitigation and street
connectivity.
Mr. Serrano suggested pushing back on the State to slow down the population
growth in Pasco's city-limits to ensure that the infrastructure is built with available
funding.
Ms. Roach expressed appreciation for the community engagement opportunities
and staff s planning efforts for transportation. She commented on Pasco's growth
and the mitigation of transportation pain points within West Pasco.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney also expressed appreciation to staff for their combined
efforts in planning for the future growth. He commented on impact fees for new
growth for all utilities and services so that growth will pay for growth. He
recommended that Council approve higher density housing though in-fill areas.
Lastly, he stated that Council and staff should be thoughtful when working with
Franklin County related to population growth.
Mr. Campos commented on a recent news article regarding property assessment
increases and suggested that higher density housing may be very helpful. He also
commented on being thoughtful during its population growth with both residential
and commercial facilities.
Mayor Barajas summarized Council's discussion.
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START TIME FOR OCTOBER 2, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Barajas asked Council if the October 2nd Meeting should begin at 6:00 PM
due to the Council candidate interviews.
Mr. Ferguson asked that a motion be made by Council for the early start of next
week's meeting and that it will be posted as a special meeting due to the early start
time.
MOTION: Councilmember Roach moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown
to start the October 2, 2023 Council Meeting at 6:00 PM.
RESULT: Motion carried 6-1
AYES: Mayor Barajas, Mayor Pro Tem Maloney,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Campos,
Councilmember Milne, and Councilmember Roach
NAYS: Councilmember Serrano
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mr. Campos announced that he will not be able to attend the October 2023 Good Roads
meeting and asked Mr. Serrano if he received the meeting invite.
Mr. Serrano stated that he did receive it and declined it; however, he would check his
schedule again to see if he may be able to attend it.
Mr. Brown asked about the public comments related to ADA accessibility issues made
in a previous meeting.
Ms. Roach asked about the results from a recent Parks and Recreation survey related
to ADA accessibility.
Mr. Lincoln provided a brief overview of the ADA needs in the City, specifically in the
City Parks.
Ms. Roach expressed appreciation to Mayor Pro Tem Maloney's service by providing a
series of examples of his many accomplishments during his tenure.
Mr. Campos expressed appreciation to Mayor Pro Tem Maloney's service on the
Council and wished him well.
Mr. Milne expressed appreciation to Mayor Pro Tem Maloney's service for Pasco as his
collogue and friend.
Mayor Barajas expressed appreciation to Mayor Pro Tem Maloney's service and
commitment to Pasco and Council.
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Mr. Brown stated that Mayor Pro Tem Maloney is blessed and he has coached and
mentored well during his tenure.
Mr. Serrano expressed appreciation to Mayor Pro Tem Maloney's service on Council
and his evolution as a community leader.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney expressed thanks for the closing comments from Council,
noting that this job was never about him. Instead it was representing the City and
looking out for the best for the community.
RECESS
Mayor Barajas called a five-minute recess at 8:25 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:30 PM for 10 minutes to discuss
Discuss the qualifications of an applicant/candidate for appointment to elective
office per RCW 42.30.110(1)(h) with the City Manager and City Attorney.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney left the Executive Session at 8:32 PM.
At 8:40 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another 10 minutes.
Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 8:51 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:51 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this o?�day of C)c�� , 20�.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Blanche Barajas, ayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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