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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.03.11 Council Minutes MINUTES City Council Workshop Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, March 11, 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; Brent Cook, Deputy Police Chief; Maria Serra, Interim Public Works Director; and Debby Barham, City Clerk The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Mr. Harpster commented on the Pasco Chamber of Commerce business meeting luncheon held earlier in the day and highlighted that the state legislators have secured over $10M for the City of Pasco. Mr. Grimm commented on the Seventh Day Adventist Pasco - Food Distribution Center located in his Council Distinct. Ms. Blasdel reported on the Pasco Police Department's Active Threat Training held at at recent Business Watch meeting. DocuSign Envelope ID: C2AC430C-4710-466C-84CF-1C0E4EFA84C4 Mayor Pro Tem Milne reported on the Pasco School District (PSD) Skills & Technical Advisory Committee Committee and the COPA meetings he recently attended. Ms. Barajas commented on the recent COPA meeting and announced the June 2024 event hosted by COPA. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Resolution - RH2 Engineering, Inc., for Professional Services Agreement for Water System Plan Ms. Serra provided a brief report on the proposed Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for the Water System Plan with RH2 Engineering, Inc. Council and Ms. Serra briefly discussed the Water System Plan. Resolution - Project Acceptance for East UGA Expansion Sewer Local Improvement District No. 152 Phase 2 Project Ms. Serra provided a brief report on the proposed Phase 2 East Urban Growth Area (UGA) Sewer Local Improvement District (LID) No. 153 project acceptance. Resolution - Change Order No. 2 Approval for Process Water Reuse Facility Phase 2 Improvements Ms. Serra provided a brief report on the proposed second change order for the Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) project. Mr. Grimm commented on the PWRF project placing Pasco at the cutting edge for food processing and agriculture. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION Ms. Sigdel briefed Council on the Lewis Street Overpass project related to possible financial assistance, grants and an enhanced marketing campaign for businesses affected by the closure of a portion of Lewis Street. She stated that weekly meetings with the Pasco downtown businesses was arranged, of which the first meeting was held on March 7th at Lewis Street Tire Company. Ms. Sigdel stated that staff was seeking Council direction related to these policy decisions, which included financial assistance, nighttime construction and expand advertising. Council and Ms. Sigdel continued to discuss the various options she presented. Mr. Harpster requested a detailed report on the businesses financial loss. DocuSign Envelope ID: C2AC430C-4710-466C-84CF-1C0E4EFA84C4 Mayor Serrano recapped on the discussion and directed staff to move forward on investigating funding from CDBG funds, provide a report on the financial losses those businesses have incurred due to the street closure, and continue marketing efforts and possibly expand advertising to ensure the public knows that those businesses are open for business. Mr. Grimm stated that he and Mr. Perales met with staff regarding the Water Rights issue and reasonable recommendations to resolve this issue will come back before Council. Ms. Barajas expressed thanks to the Pasco Fire and Police Departments related to recent fire. Fire Chief Crowley announced the Pasco Fire Department was issued a Protection Class 3 status and helps keep insurance premiums lower. Chief Crowley also announced that Fire Captain & Medical Officer Chris Mortensen was selected as the new Deputy Fire Chief, which will go into effect at the end of the month. RECESS Mayor Serrano called a four (4) minute recess at 8:17 PM. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:21 PM for 15 minutes returning at 8:36 PM to discuss with legal counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) with the Deputy City Manager, Aspect Consulting Senior Principal Water Resources Engineer Dan Haller, and City Attorney. Mayor Serrano called the meeting back to order at 8:36 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:36 PM. PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of March, 2024. APPROVED: ATTEST: Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: C2AC430C-4710-466C-84CF-1C0E4EFA84C4 on behalf of,