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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.04.22 Council Minutes MINUTES City Council Workshop Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, April 22, 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; 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 Mayor Pro Tem Milne reported on a recent ribbon cutting event for Motus Chiropractic, the PSD Skilled & Technical Advisory Committee meeting and the Washington State Truck Driving Championship event he recently attended. Mr. Grimm commented on the weekend events at and surrounding the HAPO Center. He also reported on the Franklin County Emergency and Medical Services and Benton Franklin Council of Governments meetings he recently attended. Mayor Serrano reported on the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Advisory Committee meeting he attended earlier in the day. Page 1 of 4 EXECUTIVE SESSION Council adjourned into Executive Session at 7:10 PM for 20 minutes returning at 7:30 PM to discuss with legal counsel about current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and 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) with the factors influencing the price included land use, price, location and projected use of the property, with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Interim Public Works Director, and City Attorney. Mayor Serrano called the meeting back to order at 7:30 PM. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Presentation - CourseCo Inc. - Sun Willows Golf Course Mr. Rice introduced CourseCo Inc. President & CEO Michael Sharp who provided the annual report for Sun Willows Golf Course. Council and Mr. Sharp briefly held a question and answer period. Resolution - Facility Lease Agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton & Franklin Counties Ms. Sigdel introduced the Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton & Franklin Counties CEO Brian Ace who provided a report on the Pasco Clubhouse located at the old Emerson School. Council and Mr. Ace continued to talk about the services provided at the Pasco Clubhouse. Ms. Sigdel stated that the lease agreement will come back for Council consideration at the next Council Meeting. She also stated that staff will provide an update on the ARPA funding soon. Targeted Urban Area Tax Exemption Program Ms. Sigdel introduced Port of Pasco Director of Economic Development and Marketing Stephen McFadden who provided a brief report on the Targeted Urban Area Tax (TUA) Exemption Program, passed by the Washington State Legislature in 2022 under Chapter 84.25 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW.) Council and Mr. McFadden continued to discuss the new TUA Tax Exemption Program and how it could benefit economic growth in Pasco. Behavioral Health Update in Benton & Franklin Counties Fire Chief Crowley provided a brief update related to the Behavioral Health of Page 2 of 4 Benton & Franklin Counties recent activities, efforts and projects. Water Rights Subcommittee Update Ms. Sigdel recapped the 2023 Water Rights rates increase, the issues associated with the new rates, the formation of the Council's Water Rights Subcommittee and the Subcommittee's meetings with the public. She ended with the recommendations that came from those meetings, which included:  To remove the 10 years retroactive element for the surcharge of water rights sale or transfer made after the published date of the Ordinance No. 4701 of December 3, 2023  To evaluate water rights in-lieu of fees every two years  To explore water conservation programs Mr. Perales and Mr. Grimm provided additional comments regarding the subcommittee meetings and recommendations. Mr. Perales recommended that the water conservation program be implemented and not just explored. He also recommended that the City deepen the public/stakeholder engagement before policies are created/amended. Mr. Serrano concurred that water conservation programs should be enhanced. Mr. Grimm and Mr. Perales expressed support to amend water rights that was adopted in December 2023. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION Mr. Rice provided a brief preview for the Cinco de Mayo weekend event scheduled for the first weekend in May 2024. Ms. Sigdel provided an update April 26, 2024, will be open for traffic. Grant applications were available last Thursday, Planning Commission meeting and special Council Meeting scheduled for May 1st. Mr. Lincoln announced that there is no Council meeting is scheduled for next week as it is the 5th Monday. Ms. Blasdel commented on the Pasco Taco Crawl benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton & Franklin Counties, as well as a fundraising event for the Pasco High Dance Team was currently underway. Mr. Grimm commented on the recent incident where a vehicle ran into a Pasco Cannabis retail store. Mr. Perales asked for a list of Public Works projects that will be completed this year. Ms. Serra responded that there is an interactive map on the City's website that has all Page 3 of 4 of the projects and the status of the work. Mr. Harpster asked an update on legal services contract. He also commented on using the Zipper App for drivers to get through the street construction projects. Ms. Barajas encouraged the public to go to the City of Pasco's website to get the up- to-date information related to active street construction projects. Mayor Pro Tem Milne asked for an update on the Court Street and Road 97 project and Ms. Serra responded. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM. PASSED and APPROVED on _______________________. APPROVED: ATTEST: Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 4 of 4 May 6, 2024