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MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, May 20, 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; Angela Pashon, Assistant City
Manager; Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Kevin Crowley, Fire Chief; Eric
Ferguson, City Attorney; Jesse Rice, Parks & Recreation Director; Maria Serra,
Public Works Director; and Krystle Shanks, Deputy City Clerk
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
- All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by roll call vote as one motion (in the form listed below).
There will be no separate discussion of these items. If further discussion is desired by
Councilmembers, the item may be removed from the Consent Agenda to the Regular
Agenda and considered separately.
Approval of Meeting Minutes for May 6th and May 13th
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting and Regular
Workshop held on May 6, 2024 and May 13, 2024 respectively.
Bills and Communications - Approving Claims in the Total Amount of
$7,425,939.00 and Write-off Totaling $50,539.00
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To approve claims in the total amount of $7,425,939.00 ($5,284,182.23 in Check
Nos.263665 - 264013; $868,297.42 in Electronic Transfer No. 846223, 846227 -
846230, 846346; $2,738.15 in Check Nos. 54699 - 54701; $1,270,721.20 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 30207349 - 30208023).
To approve write-off for accounts receivable including Utility Billing, Ambulance,
Cemetery, General Accounts, and Miscellaneous Accounts in the total amount of
$50,539.00 and, to authorize that it be turned over for collection.
Resolution No. 4451 - Bid Award for Court Street and Road 68 Intersection
Improvements
To approve Resolution No. 4451, awarding Bid No.19043 for the Court Street &
Road 68 Intersection Improvements Project to Ellison Earthworks, LLC.
Resolution No. 4452 - Approving Collection Services with Washington
Collectors Tri-Cities, Inc. Collection Agency Contract
To approve Resolution No. 4452, authorizing the City Manager to execute a
collection agency contract with Washington Collectors Tri-Cities Inc., for collection
services.
Resolution No. 4453 - RAVE Foundation - Futsal Court Partnership
To approve Resolution No. 4453, authorizing the City Manager to sign a
Memorandum of Agreement between the RAVE Foundation and the City of Pasco
for the installation of two Futsal Courts in City parks.
ROLL CALL VOTE
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel
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
Public Works Week Proclamation (5 minutes)
Mayor Pete Serrano read the "Public Works Week - May 19th to 25th"
proclamation and present the proclamation to:
Public Works Director: Maria Serra
Public Works Deputy Director (Operations): John Millan
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Construction Manager: Kent McCue
Operations Division Managers: Tom Holmes, Derek Wiitala & Jason Etzler
Senior Engineers: Juan Loyola, Brittany Whitfield, & Puna Clarke
Mr. Lincoln introduced Ms. Serra recently named, Public Works Director, who
discussed some of the work and projects Public Works staff is currently working
on.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mary Mahoney, Pasco resident, clarified her public comments contained in the May
13, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes, relating to her public records request made at the
May 13, 2014 Council Meeting.
Zoe Harvey, Kennewick resident, discussed genocide relating to Israel and
Palestinians.
Annalisa Ely, Kennewick resident, discussed genocide relating to Israel and
Palestinians.
Katelyn Ashford, Kennewick resident, discussed genocide relating to Israel and
Palestinians.
Amber Bruce, Pasco resident, discussed a resolution for a ceasefire and condemn
hate crimes in Israel, Gaza and Palestine.
Kathy Bergstrom, provided a packet for the record and discussed the Pasco Aviation
Museum.
Colin Hastings, Pasco Chamber of Commerce President and Pasco resident, spoke in
support of the Pasco Aviation Museum and discussed upcoming plans.
David Cortinez, Pasco resident, provided a handout for the record regarding the
upcoming Fiery Food/Multi-Cultural Festival, and discussed the recent Cinco de Mayo
Festival. Mr. Cortinez requested City funding to assist the Latin Business Association
(LBA) with holding the Fiery Food/Multi-Cultural Festival.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the funding or request for funds for the
Fiery Food/Multi-Cultural Festival, though it would require a budget amendment and
staff would need direction from Council.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mr. Milne attended the Grand Opening of Fire Station #85 and toured the station
along with other Councilmembers.
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Mr. Grimm met with Public Works Director Serra, Deputy City Manager Sigdel and
City Manager Lincoln to discuss the Road 76 Overpass. He attended the Grand
Opening of Fire Station #85 and visited the Boys & Girls Club and the MLK Jr.
Center facilities.
Mr. Perales attended the Grand Opening of Fire Station #85 and attended a
Public Workshop on Revamping Public Spaces.
Mr. Grimm recognized former Councilmember Hoffman's students in attendance.
Mr. Serrano attended the Hanford Area Advisory Fund Committee and discussed
upcoming grant funds.
Presentation - Hanford Advisory Board
Ms. Pashon introduced Mr. Rob Davis, Council appointed representative for
Pasco, who presented on the Hanford Advisory Board. He discussed the Board's
values, their purpose, current issues, and updates.
Council questions and discussion ensued with Mr. Davis.
Presentation - 3 Rivers Community Foundation
Ms. Pashon introduced, Abbey Cameron, 3 Rivers Community Foundation CEO,
who presented on the 3 Rivers Community Foundation. Ms. Cameron submitted
a pamphlet and copy of her presentation, into the record about her organization
and what they do, discussing in depth the services they provide.
Ms. Cameron introduced 3 Rivers Foundation Board Member, Mike Miller, who
provided additional information on their organization.
Council questions and discussion ensued with Ms. Cameron.
2023 Fire Department Annual Report
Chief Crowley presented the 2023 Fire Department Annual Report, which
summarized organizational structure, total incidents, total unit responses, call
volume trends and concentration, protection class rating, performance measures
and various services provided, such as, fire protection, emergency medical
services, special teams responses and community risk reduction. He ended with
the presentation with the 2024 goals.
Council questions and discussion ensued.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 4714 - Amend PMC Sect. 3.35.060 for Cemetery Fees/Charges
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Mr. Rice reported on the ordinance amending PMC Sect. 3.35.060 for Cemetery
Fees/Charges.
Council and staff discussion ensued with Mr. Rice answering Council's questions.
It was suggested to bring this item back with a market analysis to Council more
frequently.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Perales
to adopt Ordnance No. 4714, amending the Pasco Municipal Code Section
3.35.060 "Cemetery" Fees and, further, authorize publication by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried 6-1
AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember
Grimm, and Councilmember Perales
NAYS: Councilmember Harpster
Resolution No. 4450 - Bid Award for Broadmoor Area Tax Increment
Financing Improvements – Broadmoor/Burns Intersection Improvements
Ms. Serra reported on the resolution for the Bid Award for the Broadmoor Area
Tax Increment Financing Improvements for the Broadmoor/Burns Intersection
Improvements.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel
to approve Resolution No. 4450, awarding Bid No. 24595 for the Broadmoor
Area Tax Increment Financing Improvements - Broadmoor/Burns Intersection
Improvements Project to Apollo, Inc. of Kennewick, WA; and further, authorize
the City Manager to execute the contract documents.
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 announced the Memorial Weekend Swim, for opening weekend of the
Memorial Pool and the Memorial Day Event at City View Cemetery.
Mr. Perales proposed a parking program to address parking issues with business
owners and discussed the frequent closure of Peanuts Park restrooms, suggesting
porta-potties for when the restrooms are closed. Lastly, he discussed recycling,
which was brought to him by a resident.
Mr. Serrano addressed the parking program, such as an enforcement program, and
suggested looking into that with the upcoming Master Plan. He stated he wasn't a
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proponent of enforcement.
Ms. Blasdel commented on porta-potties, stating she was not in favor, however, noted
issues with opening the bathrooms.
Mr. Rice responded with further information on the closure of bathrooms, porta-potties
and other options, such as open air restrooms.
Ms. Bladsel stated there was a recycling location on Court Street and Road 46.
Ms. Barajas discussed parking issues, noting that it has been monitored before by the
Police Department. She also addressed issues with porta-potties and the structural
bathrooms.
Mr. Harpster suggested business owners use the AskPasco app for reporting on
parking.
Mr. Serrano asked Council if there was support for a parking program, and asked staff
to look into a parking analysis or program. Mr. Lincoln acknowledged this request.
Mr. Harpster asked if Council would like to revisit the reallocation of ARPA funds from
Boys & Girls Club to the MLK Jr. Center.
Mr. Serrano was in favor of allocating the money back to the Boys & Girls Club.
Council discussion ensued. Councilmembers Grimm, Perales, Milne and Blasdel
were in favor or reallocating funds back to the Boys & Girls Club while
Councilmember Barajas was in favor of the funds going to the Martin Luther King Jr.
Center.
Mr. Serrano suggested staff bring back a resolution in favor of ARPA Fund Allocations
for the Boys & Girls Club.
RECESS
Mr. Serrano called a five minute recess at 9:05 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:10 PM for 15 minutes returning at
9:25 PM to discuss the Performance of a public employee per RCW
42.30.110(1)(g).
At 9:25 PM Mayor Serrano announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another 15 minutes.
Mayor Serrano called the meeting back to order at 9:40 PM.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:41 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED on _______________________.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Pete Serrano, Mayor Krystle Shanks, Deputy City Clerk
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