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Home My WebLink About2024.04.01 Council Minutes MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, April 1, 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, Peter Harpster, and Leo Perales Councilmembers attending remotely: Blanche Barajas; Peter Harpster Councilmembers absent: Charles Grimm 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; Ken Roske, Police Chief; John Millan, Acting 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 March 18th and March 25th To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting held on March 18, 2024, and Regular Workshop held on March 25, 2024. Bills and Communications - Approving Claims in the Total Amount of $10,050,951.86 To approve claims in the total amount of $10,050,951.86 ($8,408,939.93 in Check Nos.262713 - 263002; $395,464.27 in Electronic Transfer Nos.845215 - 845249, 845261 - 845333, 845419, 845427 - 845683; $7,044.64 in Check Nos. 54686 - Page 1 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6B62BFCC-F6E7-4497-96C3-DF73A7F0DE3C 54690; $1,239,503.02 in Electronic Transfer Nos.30205338 - 30205996). Resolution No.4438 Amendment to the 2024-2025 City Council Representation on Local & Regional Boards and Committees To approve Resolution No. 4438, confirming Mayor Serrano's amendment to the assignments of Councilmembers to various community boards and committees for the years 2024-2025. Resolution No. 4439 - Service Agreement with TRIDEC To approve Resolution No. 4439, authorizing the City Manager to execute and Industrial Recruitment Participant Agreement with the Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC). Visit Tri-Cities Tourism Promotion Area Reserve Fund Request To approve the the 2024 Special Project Expenditures for the Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) in the amount of $176,100 to be funded from the TPA Reserve Balance. Roll Call Vote MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to approve the Consent Agenda as read. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales ABSENT: Councilmember Grimm PUBLIC COMMENTS Pat Jones, Pasco resident, commented about an incident that occurred at Sun Willows Golf Course recently. Mary Mahoney, Pasco resident, commented on the flood plan and the deaths of area bald eagles. She commented on a flock of Canadian geese located on the Pearl Street where two were struck and killed. She stated those deaths were due to the disrupted flood plan. David Cortinas, Pasco resident, expressed concern regarding Mayor Serrano's vote related to the Lewis Street businesses located where the street closure is currently in effect. He stated that those businesses are suffering due to the street closure. Jose Cuevas, Downtown Pasco business owner, stated that his building has been Page 2 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6B62BFCC-F6E7-4497-96C3-DF73A7F0DE3C damaged due to the Lewis Street Overpass construction (drilling) near his facility and was seeking compensation. Edward Lee, Hello Habanero Marketing, distributed a custom marketing package to help those business owners in the downtown area. Pasco business owner, Tires for Less, expressed frustration regarding the Lewis Street Overpass project and is negatively impacting his business. He asked for help to keep his business open during the construction of the overpass. Valerie, Lewis Street Tires owner, suggested that the City needs to show the businesses that are directly impacted due to the Lewis Street closure on both sides of the overpass construction. She expressed appreciation to the Councilmembers that are attending the weekly meetings. Wendy, downtown business owner, stated that her business is falling through the cracks. She stated that the City has not been advertising her business along with the area businesses as indicated. She expressed concern that customers cannot access her business. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Ms. Barajas discussed the recent Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards and the Coffee with a Cop event she attended. Mr. Perales reported on the Lewis Street Overpass Businesses weekly meeting, as well as the City's annual Easter egg hunt. NOTE: Councilmember Charles Grimm signed on to the meeting at 7:21 PM; however, he was unable to speak from his remote location due to equipment failure; therefore, he will be considered absent for voting purposes. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO Public Hearing & Ordinance No. 4710 - Right-of-Way Vacation at Pasco School District No. 1 Orion High School (VAC 2023-003) Mr. Gonzalez provided a brief report on the proposed vacation of a right-of-way for the Pasco School District (PSD) No. 1. Mr. Perales asked about utilities located along that property. Mayor Serrano declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed right- of-way vacation for Orion High School. Page 3 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6B62BFCC-F6E7-4497-96C3-DF73A7F0DE3C Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Serrano declared the Public Hearing closed. Roll Call Vote MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to adopt Ordinance No. 4710, vacating a portion of East Salt Lake Street right- of-way in Blocks 20 and 21 of Frey's Addition to Pasco, Washington, and waiving the requirements for an appraisal, title report, and payment of compensation and, further, authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried 5-1 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, and Councilmember Harpster NAYS: Councilmember Perales ABSENT: Councilmember Grimm ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS Resolution No. 4440 - Setting a Public Hearing for the Dissolution of the Downtown Pasco Development Authority Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report related to setting a public hearing date related to the dissolution of the Downtown Pasco Development Authority (DPDA). Roll Call Vote MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Harpster to approve Resolution No. 4440, fixing a date and place for public hearing on the dissolution of the Downtown Pasco Development Authority and directing that the notice thereof be given in a manner required by law and the Charter. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales ABSENT: Councilmember Grimm MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION Mr. Lincoln provided a brief update on the status of the Lewis Street Overpass project, as well as what is being done to assist those businesses affected by the closure of Lewis Street due to the project. Mr. Rice commented on the City's Spring Egg-extravaganza event, which was held recently. Page 4 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6B62BFCC-F6E7-4497-96C3-DF73A7F0DE3C Mr. Perales commented on the 911 system upgrades and asked for a brief report on it, as well as explaining the City Council's role in this matter. Mr. Lincoln stated that a report would be prepared for Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned into Executive Session at 7:51 PM for 15 minutes returning at 8:06 PM to discuss Discussion with legal counsel about legal risks of current or proposed action 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 8:06 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 PM. PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of April, 2024. APPROVED: ATTEST: Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 5 of 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6B62BFCC-F6E7-4497-96C3-DF73A7F0DE3C