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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.06.03 Council Minutes MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, June 3, 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; Sara Matzen, Human Resources 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 May 17th, May 20th and May 28th To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Special Workshop held on May 17, 2024, Regular Meeting held on May 20, 2024 and Regular Workshop held on May 28, 2024. Bills and Communications - Approving Claims in the Total Amount of $15,305,898.42 To approve claims in the total amount of $15,305,898.42 ($13,325,315.71 in Check Nos. 264014 - 264366; $693,700.35 in Electronic Transfer No. 846086 - Page 1 of 7 846216, 846231 - 846341, 846349 - 846412, 846414, 846422 - 846453; $13,420.03 in Check Nos. 54702 - 54711; $1,273,462.33 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30208024 - 30208698). Resolution No. 4454 - Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office Community Outdoor Athletic Facilities Grant To approve Resolution No. 4454, approving submission of a grant application to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for a community outdoor athletic facilities grant. Resolution Nos. 4455 and 4456 - Approval for Applications to Public Works Board for Pre-Construction and Construction Funding for Butterfield WTP Improvements and Reservoir Zone 2 To approve Resolution No. 4455, authorizing the submittal of a Public Works Board loan application for the Water Reservoir Zone 2 Project. To approve Resolution No. 4456, authorizing the submittal of a Public Works Board loan application for the Butterfield Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project. Resolution No. 4457 - Project Acceptance for 4th Avenue Water Meter Replacement Project To approve Resolution No. 4457, accepting work performed by John's excavating & Paving, under contract for the 4th Avenue Water Meter Replacement Project. Resolution No. 4458 - Project Acceptance for East Urban Growth Area (UGA) Expansion Sewer Local Improvement District No. 152 Phase 1 Project To approve Resolution No. 4458, accepting work performed by Tapani, Inc. under contract for the East UGA Expansion Sewer LID 152: Phase 1 Project. 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 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mary Maloney, Pasco resident, commented on a file numbered 4477 regarding a dog held at the Animal Shelter (she did not submit it to Council or staff), a terminated Page 2 of 7 contract with Washington State University related to animal control, and expressed concern about the bald eagles located in the flood plain. Chad Mitchell, Richland resident and President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton & Franklin Counties, expressed appreciation to Council for reinstating funding for the Pasco Club house. Amber Bruce, Pasco resident, commented Pride Month for the LGBTQIA population and read a passage relating it to the Israeli and Palestinian conflict. Annalisa Ely, Benton County resident, commented on the Gaza conflict. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Mr. Grimm reported on meeting students from McClintock Elementary School and the Six-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) meeting with staff held earlier in the day. Mr. Perales reported on the Emergency 9-1-1 Sales Tax ad-hoc committee meeting he recently attended. Mr. Harpster reported on the Pasco Chamber of Commerce meeting he recently attended. He also commented on the Franklin County Historical Museum and the Pasco Farmers Market and he encouraged the public to come to downtown Pasco. Mayor Pro Tem Milne reported on student field trip to Council Chambers led by former Pasco Mayor Matt Watkins. Mayor Serrano also commented on the student field trip and thanked Mr. Watkins for sharing his insights with the students. He also reported on a Hanford Site briefing he recently attended. Presentation of Benton County Emergency Services Update Fire Chief Crowley introduced Drew Florence, City of Richland Assistant City Manager and Jay Atwood, Benton County Emergency Services (BCES) Executive Director who provided an update on the BCES. The update included:  a brief history of the organization  City of Richland is the operating agency overseeing the BCES operations  explanation of BCES and BiPIN (Bi-County Police Information Network)  800MHZ Radio (Police) or VHF Radio (Fire)  BCES Governance - Two (2) Divisions: SECOMM and Benton County Emergency Management Page 3 of 7  BCES Advisory Groups - Strategic Advisory Team (SAT) and Customer Agency Group (CAG)  reviewed the current Funding Model  Capital Improvements Projects in-progress and upcoming  ended with the efforts of consolidation of BCES into an independent agency for regional coverage Council, Mr. Florence and Mr. Atwood briefly discussed the needs of BCES and the needs of coverage in the City of Pasco and Franklin County. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO Public Hearing - 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Plan Mr. Gonzalez provided a brief report related to the annual Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for 2025-2030. He noted that the list has been reduced from 70 plus projects to 50 projects and included ten (10) new projects. He announced the public outreach schedule to meet with the public and includes three (3) open houses held across the City. Mr. Perales stated that he has received emails from residents asking that certain projects be moved up on the TIP list. Mr. Grimm announced that he takes this plan seriously and hopes that the public will share their comments at the upcoming open houses. He also addressed the proposed list of projects. Mayor Serrano declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed 2025- 2030 TIP. Rebecca Francik, BDI representative, reminded Council to keep the large garbage trucks in mind when planning street projects. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Serrano declared the Public Hearing closed. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS Ordinance No. 4715 - Glacier Park #2 Rezone from C-1 to R-3 (Z 2023-014) Mayor Serrano announced that the proposed rezone was a quasi-judicial action and asked Mr. Ferguson to explain the procedure for quasi-judicial items. Mr. Ferguson read the quasi-judicial procedure including how the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine applies to it. Next, he asked all Councilmembers a series of questions associated with potential conflicts of interest to disclose such potential conflicts or appearance of conflicts. With no response from the Councilmembers, Page 4 of 7 he asked if any members of the public were seeking to disqualify a member of Council from participating in the proceedings. No one came forward. Mr. Harpster stated that he has indirect interest in the outcome of the proposed rezone and he recused himself from participating in this Public Hearing. Mr. Harpster left the room at 8:29 PM. Mr. Gonzales provided a brief report for the proposed rezone at Glacier Park #2. ROLL CALL VOTE Mr. Harpster returned to Council Chambers at 8:36 PM, after the vote passed. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to adopt Ordinance No. 4715, amending the zoning classification of certain real property located Northeast of the intersection of Burns Road and Ochoco Lane, Pasco, Franklin County, Washington, from C-1 to R-3 and, further, authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, and Councilmember Perales ABSTAIN: Councilmember Harpster Resolution No. 4459 - Allowing Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursement for LEOFF I Retirees Ms. Matzen provided a brief report related to the LEOFF I Retirees and Medicare Part B premium reimbursement. Ms. Barajas and Mayor Pro Tem Milne expressed thanks to Ms. Matzen for bringing this action forward for approval. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Barajas to approve Resolution No. 4459, allowing Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursement for LEOFF I Retirees. 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 Page 5 of 7 Ordinance No. 4716 - Water Rights Subcommittee Recommendation to Amend PMC Sections 13.15.030 and 13.45.060 Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report regarding the recommendations from the Council's Subcommittee, consisting of Mr. Grimm and Mr. Perales, to amend the water rights that were updated in December 2023 through Ordinance No. 4701. She highlighted the amendments to the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Sections 13.15.030 and 13.45.060. Mr. Grimm and Mr. Perales commented on the proposed changes in the PMC related to Water Rights. Mr. Harpster expresses support of the proposed changes. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Grimm MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4716, amending the Pasco Municipal Code Section 13.15.030 Connection Outside City Limits - Water Rights, Section 13.45.060 Assignment of Water Rights - Extension of City Water Services beyond City Limits and, further, authorize publication by title only. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales Boys and Girls Clubs of Benton & Franklin Counties ARPA Allocation Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report related to the Boys and Girls Clubs and reallocation of ARPA funding and removing the $1.26M from the Martin Luther King Jr. facility. ROLL CALL VOTE MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Mayor Serrano to approve the allocation of ARPA funding of $1.26M to the renovation of the City- owned facility that houses the Boys and Girls Club in Pasco. RESULT: Motion carried by Roll Call Vote. 5-1 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, and Councilmember Harpster NAYS: Councilmember Perales ABSTAIN: Councilmember Barajas MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION Ms. Serra shared a video of the new off/one ramp at the intersection of I-182 and Page 6 of 7 Broadmoor Boulevard. Ms. Blasdel asked that bathrooms located in the downtown area be placed back on the Council's goals and would like staff to provide different alternatives for public bathroom facilities. Mr. Harpster congratulated staff on the completion of the Broadmoor/I-182 Improvements project. He suggested that instead of holding another Council mini retreat for the Council's rules and goals, to incorporate it in to a regularly scheduled Council Workshop. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM. PASSED and APPROVED on _______________________. APPROVED: ATTEST: Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 7 of 7 June 17, 2024