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MINUTES
City Council Workshop Meeting
7:00 PM - Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by David Milne, Mayor Pro-Tem.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: David Milne, Blanche Barajas, Melissa Blasdel, Charles
Grimm, Peter Harpster, and Leo Perales
Councilmembers attending remotely:None
Councilmembers absent: Pete Serrano
Staff present: Adam Lincoln, City Manager; Angela Pashon, Assistant City
Manager; Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Jacob
Gonzalez, Community & Economic Development Director; Jesse Rice, Parks &
Recreation Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; Maria Serra, Public Works Director;
and Krystle Shanks, Deputy City Clerk
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Mr. Perales attended the Memorial Day Service at City View Cemetery and attended
a presentation for the Emergency 9-1-1 Management Communications proposed tax
levy.
Mr. Harpster attended the TRIDEC Board Meeting and a Tri-Cities Workforce
roundtable.
Mr. Grimm attended the Memorial Day Service at City View Cemetery and attended
the Pasco Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee meeting.
Ms. Barajas thanked City of Pasco volunteers who were celebrated at the Volunteer
Banquet and stated that there are more volunteer opportunities available. She
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discussed the COPA (Colima Pasco Friendship Agreement) delegation meeting
regarding the upcoming delegation visit and events.
Mr. Milne attended the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce meeting, the Memorial Day
Service at City View Cemetery and the COPA delegation meeting. He noted that Ms.
Blasdel presented a proclamation at the Volunteer Banquet.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Resolution - Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office
Community Outdoor Athletic Facilities Grant
Mr. Rice reported on the Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office
Community Outdoor Athletic Facilities Grant, that would authorize the City to
apply for the second round of grants for the renovations of the Memorial Park
baseball and softball fields. This item will return for Council approval.
Resolutions - Approval for Applications to Public Works Board for Pre-
Construction and Construction Funding for Butterfield WTP Improvements
and Reservoir Zone 2
Ms. Serra reported on the approval from Council to submit two applications to the
Public Works Board for pre-construction funding for Butterfield Water Treatment
Plant Improvements and Reservoir Zone 2. This item will return for Council
approval.
Resolution - Project Acceptance for 4th Avenue Water Meter Replacement
Project
Ms. Serra reported on the acceptance of work performed by the contractor for the
4th Avenue Water Meter Replacement project. This item will return for Council
approval.
Resolution - Project Acceptance for East Urban Growth Area (UGA)
Expansion Sewer Local Improvement District No. 152 Phase 1 Project
Ms. Serra presented on the acceptance of work performed by the contractor for
the East Urban Growth Area (UGA) Expansion Sewer Local Improvement District
No. 152, Phase 1 project. This item will return for Council approval.
2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Plan
Mr. Gonzalez presented on the proposed 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement
Program under RCW 35.77.101, requiring annual approval of a comprehensive
transportation program for the ensuing six years, that is: (1) Consistent with
comprehensive plan(s), (2) Includes bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The
deadline for approval is July 1, 2024 and must be filed with the secretary of
transportation within 30 days of adoption.
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Ms. Serra discussed projects that were completed or in the process of completion
n 2024, some that were removed and proposed projects. She shared with
Council the list of projects.
Council and staff discussion included the following:
Project list with development stages and how the projects were prioritized
Upcoming Public Outreach Open Houses - June 5th at Cafe Con Arte,
June 6th at Kurtzman Park and June 11th at Delta High School
Communication and advertising of the open houses for community
engagement
Criteria for determining projects and grant funding
Partnership with Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT) on specific projects
Determination of costs to the City versus developer for improvements
There will be two public hearings to be held at upcoming City Council meetings for
this item prior to approval.
Interim Development Ordinance
Mr. Gonzalez presented on the Interim Development Ordinance (IDO), which is in
response to feedback on enhancing flexibility for development, streamlining the
development review process, encouraging investment and housing production
and aligning with adopted plans. The purpose of the IDO is to address and revise
identified barriers to development while more permanent solutions are developed
or studied and pilot new ideas. The IDO addresses previously identified and
current challenges for applicants and developers, and can be implemented with
limited changes to applicable PMC and related standards/processes.
Proposed ordinance components included:
Revised Traffic Impact Analysis Standards and Criteria
Flexible Density Standards
Exemptions for Minimum Lot Size
Flexibility for Off-Street Parking Requirements
Provide Concurrent Land Use / Civil Plan Review
Council and staff discussed the added flexibility the IDO would provide
stakeholders, and the anticipated schedule, as well as future input, such as,
workshop opportunities with Councilmembers and/or stakeholders.
Mr. Perales stated that he would like to see more proposed in the IDO, such as,
fees, connection waivers and multi-family tax credits.
Mr. Harpster asked about the risk of setting precedence due to the temporary
nature of the ordinance and also was in favor of holding stakeholder workshops.
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Mr. Gonzalez responded that a timeframe would be set on the interim ordinance
and staff could provide frequent reports on performance measures back to
Council.
Presentation of 2024-2025 City Council Goals and City Manager Workplan
Mr. Lincoln presented on the 2024-2025 City Council Goals and City Manager
Workplan, with the following priorities:
Quality of Life
Financial Sustainability
Community Transportation Network
Community Safety
Economic Vitality
City Identity
Mr. Lincoln noted that specific projects are identified under the priorities, and
requested Council input.
Council had input on public bathrooms in downtown Pasco, vandalism to
bathrooms, crime prevention, the bulleted format of the goals and workplan,
finances, water rights, traffic, customer service and the licensing process.
Mr. Lincoln noted that continual feedback from Councilmembers in the form of
emails to the City Manager is effective in helping make sure the City is on the
right path.
Council was in favor of bring this item back for additional discussion as well as
holding another Council Retreat.
Thomas Granbois, Pasco resident, commented on the Council Goals and
Workplan, discussing lighting, sprinkler systems and safety.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Ms. Serra announced the ramp opening at the Broadmoor Inter-change scheduled for
the next week, though the project will not be complete. She also discussed the
process of project acceptances and asked Council how they preferred to have these
items brought forward.
Mr. Milne responded that he was in favor of project acceptances moving more quickly
as Council would already be aware of the projects.
Mr. Perales asked about the status of the ordinance for water rights.
Mr. Lincoln responded that it was scheduled for the June 3rd Council Meeting.
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Mr. Grimm asked for an update on the Sylvester Corridor project.
Ms. Serra provided a timeline and addressed some of the concerns, stating that staff
has meet with residents and have been working on driveway access.
Mr. Harpster discussed an email sent to Councilmembers regarding the Bezos
Academy, who were requesting to present at Council.
Mr. Perales stated he was interested in hearing from the Bezos Academy.
Mr. Harpster discussed another email sent to Councilmembers regarding Council
Rules and Decorum.
Mr. Ferguson provided more information about Council Rules and Decorum, offering
different options on how to proceed.
Mr. Grimm was in favor of further discussion on Council Rules and Decorum, as well
as hearing from Bezos Academy.
Ms. Barajas recommended discussing the Council Rules and Decorum at a Council
Retreat.
RECESS
Mayor Pro Tem Milne called a five minutes recess at 9:06 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:11 PM for 40 minutes returning at
9:51 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, City Attorney,
Public Works Director, Finance Director and external legal counsel Attorney Steve
Dijulio; and for consideration of site selection or acquisition of real estate
purchase or lease if likelihood that disclosure would increase price per RCW
42.30.110(1)(b) with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, City Attorney,
Public Works Director and Finance Director.
At 9:51 PM Mayor Pro Tem Milne announced that the Executive Session would
continue for another 10 minutes.
At 10:01 PM Mayor Pro Tem Milne announced that the Executive Session would
continue for another 5 minutes.
Mayor Serrano called the meeting back to order at 10:07 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:07 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED on _______________________.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Pete Serrano, Mayor Krystle Shanks, Deputy City Clerk
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