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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.02.20 Council Minutes MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & GoToWebinar CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Pete Serrano, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Pete Serrano, David Milne, Blanche Barajas, Melissa Blasdel, Charles Grimm, Peter Harpster, and Leo Perales Councilmembers Attending Remotely: Councilmembers absent: None Staff present: Adam Lincoln, City Manager; Richa Sigdel, Deputy City Manager; Angela Pashon, Assistant City Manager; Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Kevin Crowley, Fire Chief; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Jacob Gonzalez, Community & Economic Development Director; Jesse Rice, Parks & Recreation Director; Bill Paramore, Police Captain; Maria Serra, Interim Public Works Director; and Debby Barham, City Clerk The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Meeting Minutes for February 5th and February 12th To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting and Regular Workshop held on February 5, 2024 and February 12, 2024 respectively. Bills and Communications - Approving Claims in the Total Amount of $11,263,823.62 To approve claims in the total amount of $11,236,823.62 ($10,035,973.51 in Check Nos.261560 - 262070; $6,107.65 in Check Nos.54652 -54656, 1,194,742.46 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30203344 - 30204012). Page 1 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: DE6296C4-725A-4840-85BF-8A3BCF2D040E Resolution No. 4419 - Project Acceptance for West Pasco Water Treatment Plant, Phase 1 Project To approve Resolution No. 4419, accepting work performed by Apollo, Inc. under contract for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Phase 1 Project. Resolution No. 4420 - Interlocal Agreement for Participation in the Benton- Franklin Council of Governments To approve Resolution No. 4420, authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments. Confirming Civil Service Commission/Personnel Board Reappointment of Ericka Garcia To confirm the City Manager's reappointment of Ericka Garcia to Position No. 3 on the Civil Service Commission/Personnel Board for a six-year term, from February 17, 2024, through February 17, 2030. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Harpster to approve the Consent Agenda as read. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales PUBLIC COMMENTS Dallas Greene, Pasco resident, expressed opposition to the interlocal agreement for the Cable Bridge Lighting project. Also, he proposed pursuing the prosecution of the Downtown Pasco Development Authority (DPDA). Carl Holder, Pasco Downtown Business Owner, commented on the Downtown Pasco Development Authority (DPDA) and expressed support to retain the DPDA. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Ms. Blasdel reported on the Council District No. 1 Community Meeting hosted by the Pasco Police Department, the Fur Babies with Fuzz event located at the Tri- Cities Animal Control Animal Shelter, the Council District No. 2 Business Meeting (hosted by Pasco Police Department), and the Pasco Public Facilities District Board meeting. Mr. Grimm reported on the recent Tierra Vida Ribbon Cutting event, the Benton Page 2 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: DE6296C4-725A-4840-85BF-8A3BCF2D040E Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG) meeting and the swearing in of three new Pasco Police Officers. Mr. Harpster reported on the recent TRIDEC Annual Economic Outlook luncheon meeting and a meeting with a resident, Mayor Pro Tem Milne and other City staff regarding speeding vehicles on the west end of Court Street. Ms. Barajas reported on the Tierra Veda ribbon cutting event and the Colima - Pasco (COPA) Board Meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Milne also commented on the meeting held at Mr. Greene's residence regarding vehicles speeding along the west end of Court Street. Mayor Serrano reported on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting he recently attended. He commented on the recent Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting. He commented on his recent trip to Olympia, WA noting that there is potential funding for the HAPO Center's HVAC system. Lastly, he commented on the recent send off for the Chiawana High School Wrestling Team who placed second in the State. Japanese Beetle Eradication Program Presentation Ms. Pashon introduced Camilo Acosta, Japanese Beetle Eradication Coordinator with the Washington State Department of Agriculture who provided a presentation on the eradication program of the Japanese Beetle. Council and Mr. Acosta continued to discuss what the Japanese Beetle destroys in its larva stage, the pesticide that is used to kill the beetles, the beetle traps, the focus areas are mainly the on turf areas, possibility of treating property where beetles are not detected. 2023 Community Survey Highlights Presentation Ms. Pashon provided a report on the 2023 Community Survey results. Mr. Harpster noted that the customer service has come up 20 percent in the past few years. He also commented on a homelessness slide and the percentage of the number of completed surveys compared to the population base. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS Ordinance No. 4705 - Kelly Rezone from RS-12 to R-1 (Z 2023-009) Mr. Gonzalez provided a brief report for the proposed rezone. Mayor Serrano announced that the proposed rezone was a quasi-judicial action and asked Mr. Ferguson to explain the procedure for quasi-judicial items. Page 3 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: DE6296C4-725A-4840-85BF-8A3BCF2D040E Mr. Ferguson read the quasi-judicial procedure including how the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine applies to it. Next, he asked all Councilmembers a series of questions associated with potential conflicts of interest to disclose such potential conflicts or appearance of conflicts. Mr. Harpster disclosed that his business involves land development; however, he does not know the applicant, property owners or the proposed development. Mr. Ferguson asked if any members of the public were seeking to disqualify a member of Council from participating in the proceedings. No one came forward. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to adopt Ordinance No. 4705, amending the zoning classification of certain real property located on the Westside of Road 76, between Ter Ray Court and Queen Bee Court, Pasco, Franklin County, Washington, from RS-12 (residential Suburban) to R-1 (Low-Density Residential), and further, authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales Ordinance No. 4706 - Jankelson Rezone from RS-12 to R-4 (Z 2023-011) Mayor Serrano announced that the proposed rezone was a quasi-judicial action and asked Mr. Ferguson to explain the procedure for quasi-judicial items. Mr. Ferguson read the quasi-judicial procedure including how the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine applies to it. Next, he asked all Councilmembers a series of questions associated with potential conflicts of interest to disclose such potential conflicts or appearance of conflicts. With no response from the Councilmembers, he asked if any members of the public were seeking to disqualify a member of Council from participating in the proceedings. No one came forward. Mr. Gonzalez provided a brief report for the proposed rezone. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Harpster to adopt Ordinance No. 4706, amending the zoning classification of certain real property located at Lots 1 and 2 of Short Plat 81-82, Pasco, Franklin County, Washington, from RS-12 (Residential Suburban) to R-4 (High-Density Residential) and further, authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales Page 4 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: DE6296C4-725A-4840-85BF-8A3BCF2D040E Ordinance No. 4707 - Welch Rezone from RS-12 to R-1 (Z 2023-013) Mayor Serrano announced that the proposed rezone was a quasi-judicial action and asked Mr. Ferguson to explain the procedure for quasi-judicial items. Mr. Ferguson read the quasi-judicial procedure including how the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine applies to it. Next, he asked all Councilmembers a series of questions associated with potential conflicts of interest to disclose such potential conflicts or appearance of conflicts. With no response from the Councilmembers, he asked if any members of the public were seeking to disqualify a member of Council from participating in the proceedings. No one came forward. Mr. Gonzalez provided a brief report for the proposed rezone. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Harpster to adopt Ordinance No. 4707, amending the zoning classification of certain real property located on the Southside of W. Henry Street, between Road 44 and Road 42, Pasco, Franklin County, Washington, from RS-12 (Residential Suburban) to R-1 (Low-Density Residential), and further, authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales Resolution No. 4421 - Change Orders Nos. 28-36 for the Lewis Street Overpass Project Ms. Serra introduced Michael Uhlman, PE, HLA Project Manager who provided a brief report on the proposed Lewis Street Overpass project change orders. Council, Ms. Serra and Mr. Uhlman held a brief discussion regarding the project's change orders and the various funding sources for this project. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Harpster to approve Resolution No. 4421, authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Orders Nos. 28-36 to the construction contract with Cascade Bridge, LLC. for the Lewis Street Overpass Project. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales Page 5 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: DE6296C4-725A-4840-85BF-8A3BCF2D040E Resolution No. 4422 - Interlocal Agreement - Cable Bridge LED Lighting System Ms. Sigdel provided a brief recap of the report presented to Council at their February 12th Workshop and provided additional information based on the discussion at the Workshop. She noted that Mr. Lewis, CEO and President from Visit Tri-Cities was in the audience and available to answer any questions. Council, Mr. Lewis and Ms. Sigdel discussed the proposal to update the lighting on the Cable Bridge. They discussed the fundraising efforts for the implementation of the lighting project. Mayor Serrano suggested that when the community committee is seeking funding for the project that the City and the other partners be reimbursed for the upfront costs associated with the proposed Interlocal Agreement. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to postpone this item to the March 4th Council meeting. RESULT: DEFEATED. 3-4 AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, and Councilmember Blasdel NAYS: Mayor Serrano, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales MOTION: Councilmember Harpster moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Milne to reject Resolution No. 4422. RESULT: DEFEATED. 2-5 AYES: Councilmember Grimm and Councilmember Harpster NAYS: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, and Councilmember Perales MOTION: Councilmember Barajas moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to continue this item to April 1st Council Meeting. RESULT: Motion carried. 5-2 AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales NAYS: Mayor Serrano and Councilmember Grimm Resolution No. 4423 - Interagency Agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for the Law Enforcement Liaison Program Police Lt. Decker provided a brief report on the proposed Interagency Agreement for the Law Enforcement Liaison Program. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel Page 6 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: DE6296C4-725A-4840-85BF-8A3BCF2D040E to approve Resolution No. 4423, authorizing the City Manager to execute the interagency agreement between the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and the City of Pasco for the Law Enforcement Liaison program. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION Mr. Gonzalez shared the recent groundbreaking event for Hayden Homes residential development for housing under the new housing codes with more affordable prices in the $300K range. He announced that the City has been invited to participate in a Regional Land Use Round table meeting with the Benton Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG) organization. Mr. Rice commented on the Fur Babies with Fuzz event, noting that $1,000 donation from the owner of the Chevron Gas Station located at Court St and Road 38, which covered the first 20 pet adoptions. Mr. Perales mentioned Mr. Holder's public comments and suggested that Council meet with the former and current DPDA Board members. Also, he noted speeding issues in his Council District. Mr. Harpster commented on Paul Whitemarsh's letter related to trash and human waste issues close to Mr. Whitemarsh's residence. Mr. Lincoln commented on the issues surrounding Mr. Whitemarsh's letter and noted that both the Pasco Police Department and Code Enforcement were notified upon receipt of the letter. He stated that is is a much larger issue facing communities across the state and noted ways to help mitigate these types of situations. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:13 PM for 10 minutes returning at 9:41 PM to discuss with legal counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and City Attorney. Mayor Serrano called the meeting back to order at 9:42 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 PM. Page 7 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: DE6296C4-725A-4840-85BF-8A3BCF2D040E PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of March, 2024. APPROVED: ATTEST: Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 8 of 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: DE6296C4-725A-4840-85BF-8A3BCF2D040E