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MINUTES
City Council Workshop Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, March 25, 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: None
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; Jesse Rice, Parks & Recreation
Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; John Millan, Deputy Public Works Director; and
Debby Barham, City Clerk
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Ms. Blasdel reported on the Pasco Public Facilities District Board meeting she
recently attended.
Mayor Pro Tem Milne reported on the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Annual Meeting & Awards event, as well as the Tri-Cities National Park
Committee meeting he recently attended.
Mr. Harpster reported on the Hanford Communities Governing Board Meeting
meeting he recently attended.
Mr. Grimm reported on the recent Fire Ops Training, as well as the Pasco Council
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Biennial Planning Retreat during the past weekend.
Mayor Serrano reported on the Pasco Transitions Ribbon Cutting event hosted by
the Pasco School District he recently participated in.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Visit Tri-Cities 2023 Annual Report, 2024 Workplan, and Tourism Promotion
Area Reserve Fund Request
Mr. Lincoln introduced Kevin Lewis, President and CEO, Visit Tri-Cities who
provided the presentation related to the Visit Tri-Cities 2023 Annual Report and
2024 Workplan; as well as a funding request from the Tri-Cities Tourism
Promotion Area Reserve.
Council and Mr. Lewis discussed data collection related to visitors reasons for
coming to the area, how the numbers are collected for revenue generated in Tri-
Cities, Hotel/Motel tax revenues, expressed thanks for bringing visitors and
events to the Tri-Cities including the new Visit Tri-Cities magazine.
Resolution - Service Agreement with TRIDEC
Mr. Lincoln provided a brief history of the work that TRIDEC performs for the
Cities of Pasco, Richland and Kennewick, noting that it was time to review the
service agreement for economic development services. He introduced Karl Dye,
TRIDEC President & CEO, who was available to answer any questions regarding
the proposed service agreement.
Council and Mr. Dye continued talking about the opportunities in the community
as well as the increase of minimum wages and the affects it has on businesses.
Axon My90 Presentation
Police Chief Roske introduced Brooklyn Grossarth, Strategic Project Manger with
Axon, who provided the Axon My90 presentation. My90 is a survey system that is
a pivotal tool in monitoring the ongoing relationship with the community. By
maintaining engagement with this platform, staff can actively assess law
enforcement's performance, pinpoint areas for enhancement, and cultivate
deeper trust and collaboration between law enforcement and the residents of
Pasco.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief update related to the businesses affected Lewis Street
Overpass project's street closure. She provided a timeline and required process
for those businesses to apply for CDBG funding.
Ms. Blasdel announced that the Pasco High School Varsity Dance Team won
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three state titles the past week. She also announced the next Coffee with a Cop
event.
Mr. Grimm announced the meeting scheduled for March 27th located at the Mid-
Columbia Library on Hopkins St. to discuss the Pasco Downtown Transit Center.
He also stated that he will be on travel during the next two meetings on April 1st
and 8th.
Ms. Barajas announced that she was traveling to the State Capital to witness the
signing of an initiative that she supported and passed, which will allow
documented individual in civil service to become police officers.
Mr. Harpster commented on the recent Council Retreat.
Mayor Serrano congratulated the Pasco High School Varsity Dance Team for
their recent wins at the state competition and he looks forward to hearing them
winning more awards in the near future.
RECESS
Mayor Serrano called a five-minute recess at 8:38 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:43 PM for 30 minutes returning at
9:13 PM to discuss with legal counsel about current or potential litigation per
RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and complaints or charges brought against a public officer or
employee per RCW 42.30.110(1)(f) with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager,
and City Attorney.
At 9:10 PM Mayor Serrano and Mr. Ferguson came out of Executive Session and
announced a third topic that will be discussed in Executive Session which was the
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 include the beneficial interest to the community and
businesses nearby, economic development, other facilities near by and a potential
buyer.
At 9:13 PM Mayor Serrano announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another 5 minutes.
At 9:18 PM Mayor Serrano announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another 10 minutes.
At 9:28 PM Mayor Serrano announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another 10 minutes.
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At 9:49 PM Mayor Serrano announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another five minutes.
At 9:54 PM Mayor Serrano announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another six minutes.
Mayor Serrano called the meeting back to order at 10:00 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this __ day of ________________, 20__.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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