HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.05.06 City Council Minutes MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, May 6, 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; Ken
Roske, Police Chief; 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 April 15th, April 22nd, and May 1st
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting, Regular
Workshop, and Special Meeting held on April 15, 2024,April 22, 2024, and May 1,
2024, respectively.
Bills and Communications - Approving Claims in the Total Amount of
$8,757,145.06
To approve claims in the total amount of $8,757,145.06 ($5,952,734.45 in Check
Nos.263167 - 263664; $1,565,565.70 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 845685 - 845712,
845732 - 845783, 845799 - 845915, 845931 - 846040, 846042 - 846046, 846049 -
846052, 846054 - 846085, 846114 - 846121; $2,018.73 in Check Nos. 54697 -
54698; $1,236,826.18 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30206672 - 30207348).
Resolution No. 4446 - Facility Lease Agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs of
Benton & Franklin Counties
To approve Resolution No. 4446, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease
Agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton & Franklin Counties for the
building located at 801 N 18th Ave., Pasco, WA.
Resolution No. 4447 - Washington Opioid Settlements (Johnson & Johnson
Settlement and Future Settlements)
To approve Resolution No. 4447, Authorizing the City Manager to sign Settlement
Participation forms for the Washington Opioid Settlement with Johnson & Johnson
and future settlements associated with the One Washington Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) for opioid settlements.
ROLL CALL 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
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation
Mayor Serrano read the proclamation proclaiming May 2024 as, "Asian American
and Pacific Islander Heritage Month," in Pasco, Washington and presented the
proclamation to Ella, Landon, Lily, and Laila Lehrman, Noor Jahan, and Roxana
Roach.
Laila Lehrman accepted the proclamation, expressed appreciation and asked that
it be better advertised in the future.
Scott Lehrman, Pasco resident, expressed appreciation for this recognition with the
encouragement of Kim Lehrman. He noted that he is one of two Asian Americans
from Pasco that holds positions on a Washington State Asian and Pacific Islander
American Affairs Commission.
Roy M. Satoh, provided a brief history of his family heritage where his grandparents
settled in Pasco in 1905,and the many businesses that his family started in the
community; noting that the Asian roots run deep in the City. Lastly, he commented
on a mural that his grandfather painted in a bank located on First Avenue and Lewis
Street.
Maria Alexandra Naunguyan, provided a brief speech in honor of her Pacific
Islander/Filipino heritage, as well expressed a call that all Pasco residents can
leave a positive legacy.
National Police Week & Peace Officers' Memorial Day Proclamation
Chief Roske provided a brief history of the National Police Week and Peace
Officers' Memorial Day.
Mayor Serrano read the proclamation for "National Police Week - May 12th through
May 18th and National Peace Officers' Memorial Day - May 15th," and presented
the proclamation to several Pasco Police staff.
Ms. Barajas expressed support and appreciation to the Pasco Police staff.
Jewish American Heritage Month Proclamation
Mayor Serrano read the proclamation proclaiming May 2024 as, "Jewish American
Heritage Month," in Pasco, Washington and presented the proclamation to Steve
Rozenkrans.
Mr. Rozenkrans stated that there are individuals in the community pray for the
Pasco Police Officers. He provided a brief history of the Jewish American heritage
and expressed thanks for this recognition.
RECESS
Mayor Serrano called a five minute recess at 7:34 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 7:39 PM for 15 minutes returning at
7:54 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.
At 7:53 PM Mayor Serrano announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another five minutes.
Mayor Serrano called the meeting back to order at 7:59 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mary Mahoney, Pasco resident, requested records for the following:
1. Copies of the permits issued from the Department of Fish and Wildlife that
has allowed the City of Pasco to take, poach and/or kill seven (7) flood plain
American Bald Eagles that lived in the flood plain at Road 52 and Pearl
Street in Pasco, WA.
2. Copy of a readable map from Resolution No. 4432 from the Pasco City
Council Meeting held on March 18, 2024, as it pertains to the flood plain at
Road 52 and Pearl Street (and the entire flood plain).
3. Include copy of a record that has the a start date for project number 24-593.
4. Copy of the video of the City Council Meeting held on April 1, 2019, where
Lee Kerr, City Attorney, stated that the Washington State University and Tri-
City Animal Control contract had been terminated and she stated that she
has not received a copy of the termination agreement.
Ms. Mahoney listed the parcel numbers in the flood plain, which included: 119-
1111-050, 119-111-069, and 119-112-031.
Tracy Bellard, Kennewick resident, commented on the Gaza conflict and requested
City Council to support Palestine by issuing a resolution.
Anabelle, Pasco resident, commented on gynecide and the conflict between Israel
and Palestine and asked Council to support Palestine by issuing a resolution.
Amber Bruce, Pasco resident, commented on Hamas and Israel fight. She asked
for a call to City Council to end this gynecide.
Sylvia Howland, Kennewick resident, commented on her request for City Council
to issue a seize fire of Israel and Palestine. She asked for a call to City Council to
end this gynecide.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mr. Grimm reported on Pasco Chamber of Commerce meeting he recently attended
and noted that City of Pasco's Community & Economic Development Director
Gonzalez provided a presentation on Placer.ai, a digital tracking software. He also
commented on a recent Tri-Cities Legislative Council Thank you Reception that he
and Ms. Blasdel attended. Lastly, he commented on the recent City of Pasco's
Cinco de Mayo weekend event.
Ms. Barajas reported that she and Mr. Harpster attended the Pasco Prevention
Coalition on April 25, 2024. She invited the public to participate and mentor the
community youth through this organization. She also shared an annual Kids Day
event on April 27th at a Pasco School District elementary school. Lastly, she
commented on recent Pasco Taco Crawl.
Ms. Blasdel expressed appreciation to Mr. Rice and City staff for the successful
Cinco de Mayo weekend event. She commented on a Police Simulator Training
that she and Mr. Grimm participated in. Lastly, she relayed her experience on a
recent Police ride along.
Mr. Perales reported on the recent Good Roads Association meeting he attended.
He also commented on a Benton Franklin Counties Motorola subscriber demo for
the 9-1-1 system, the Mobile Food truck vendor training and the Cinco de Mayo
weekend event.
Mayor Pro Tem Milne reported on a recent Police training that he and Mayor
Serrano attended. He also commented on the second Arbor Day event and the
Cinco de Mayo weekend event.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Resolution No. 4448 - Requesting an Extension of the Interlocal and
Financing Lease Agreement for the HAPO Center Facility Until December 31,
2024
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report on the long standing Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement (ILA) with Franklin County for the building and operation of the HAPO
Center Facility, noting that it expires on May 24, 2024. She requested that Council
consider the extension of this ILA to December 31, 2024 by approving a joint
resolution with Franklin County. The purpose the extension for engaging Master
planning effort and to identify a path forward and possibly of future agreements with
Franklin County. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel
to approve Resolution No. 4448, modifying the interlocal cooperation agreement
between the City of Pasco and Franklin County, Washington, regarding the
financing, acquisition, and ownership of a multi-purpose arena and exhibition
facility (HAPO Center).
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. 4449 - Mutual Aid Agreement between the Washington State
Department of Corrections and Pasco Police Department
Police Chief Roske provided a brief report and requested that Council consider a
renewal of the Mutual Aid Agreement with the Department of Corrections. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Barajas
to approve Resolution No. 4449, authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Mutual Aid Agreement between the Washington State Department of
Corrections and the City of Pasco Police Department for Mutual Aid services.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember
Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember
Perales
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Lewis Street Overpass - Micro Enterprise Business Grant
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief update related to the Micro Enterprise Business Grant
current open for businesses negatively affected by the closure of the Lewis Street
Overpass project.
Council and staff briefly discussed the Micro Enterprise Business Grant terms and
funding cap, MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel
to limit the Lewis Street Overpass Micro Enterprise Business Grants to $15,000
per business and $370,000 in total for Micro Enterprise Business Grants funding.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember
Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember
Perales
Council and staff briefly discussed when the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funding needs to be spent under the Micro Enterprise Business Grant
program, the number of application received to date, and length of time the
applications will be open to the businesses. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel
to open the Lewis Street Overpass Micro Enterprise Business Grants
applications for two months ending on June 30, 2024.
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. Rice provided a recap of the Cinco de Mayo weekend event, expressed thanks
to the sponsors, City staff and other partners. He announced that the first Farmer's
Market of the 2024 season was scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2025. Lastly, he
noted that the City's Recreation software is going to be upgraded over the next few
months.
Mayor Pro Tem Milne commented on recently opened Lewis Street overpass
stating that it is a gorgeous bridge and have a great view of the Tri-Cities.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:56 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED on May 20, 2024.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
on behalf of