HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.06.17 Council MinutesMINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, June 17, 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: Blanche Barajas
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 June 3rd June 4th and June 10th
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting held on June
3, 2024, a Special Franklin County Commissioners Meeting held on June 4, 2024,
and Regular Workshop held on June 10, 2024.
Bills and Communications - Approving Claims in the Total Amount of
$8,838,016.34 and Write-off Totaling $ 44,511.00
To approve claims in the total amount of $8,838,016.34 ($7,209,513.24 in Check
Nos. 264367 - 264687; $293,393.59 in Electronic Transfer No 846532;
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$11,129.27 in Check Nos. 54712 - 54734; $1,323,980.24 in Electronic Transfer
Nos. 30208699 - 30209378).
To approve bad debt write-off for accounts receivable including Utility Billing,
Ambulance, Cemetery, General Accounts, and Miscellaneous Accounts in the
total amount of $44,511.00 and, of that amount, authorize $44,511.00 to be
turned over for collection.
Ordinance No. 4717 - Creating New Pasco Municipal Code Section 9.80.035
Sitting, Lying on Sidewalk in Designated Zone
To adopt Ordinance No. 4717, amending Pasco Municipal Code Chapter 9.80
"Street or Sidewalk Interference, " creating a new Section 9.80.035 "Sitting, Lying
on Sidewalk in Designated Zone" and, further, authorize publication by summary
only.
Resolution No. 4460 - First Amendment to Exclusive Agreement with
Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. for Photo Enforcement Program
To approve Resolution No. 4460, authorizing the City Manager to execute a First
Amendment to the Exclusive Agreement with Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. for
Photo Enforcement Program.
ROLL CALL VOTE
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel
to approve the Consent Agenda as read.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0
AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember
Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember
Harpster, and Councilmember Perales
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Barajas
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mary Mahoney, Pasco resident, commented on the April 1, 2019, Council meeting
discussion regarding a terminated Animal Control contract with Washington State
University and a pit bull dog named Belle that she stated was sent to WSU for
research purposes.
Gitara Benton, Franklin County resident, read comments on behalf of Judy
Nelson, Benton County resident. The letter expressed concerns regarding the Tri-
Cities Animal Shelter and the lack of space for the animals and issues with the
volunteers at the facility.
Kristin Engbrecht, Franklin County resident, expressed concerns regarding the a
group of volunteers at the Tri-Cities Animal Shelter (TCAS), stating that their
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behavior is inappropriate. She also recommended creating an Advisory Board for
the Animal Shelter.
Janice Jelnowsky, Benton County resident, also expressed concern about being
bullied by another TCAS volunteer.
Kevin Rangel, Imperium Beauty College representative, asked Council to
reconsider the denial of their Small Business Relief Grant. He handed City Clerk
Barham a map of where the Beauty College is located.
Jodi Stark, West Richland resident, commented on the TCAS and expressed
support for creating an Advisory Board for the TCAS, a mandatory 2nd evaluation
for animals that are scheduled for euthanasian, and a revised volunteer program.
Steve Bauman, Franklin County resident and Pasco business owner, expressed
opposition to the redesign of Road 40 East as a one-way street, from A Street to
Lewis Street, and asked that the City staff meet with the property owner and Mr.
Bauman to renegotiate for a two-way street. He handed copies of his letter to City
Clerk Barham.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Ms. Bladsel commented on recent Juneteenth weekend events held in Pasco the
past weekend.
Ms. Barajas also reported on the Juneteenth weekend events and thanked staff
for their contributions to help with the events. She announced that there would be
another Juneteenth event held in Hermiston, OR on June 22, 2024.
Mayor Serrano commented on a letter submitted by former Councilmember Irving
Brown Sr. related to Juneteenth events.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Resolution No. 4461 - Interagency Agreement with the Washington State
Criminal Justice Training Commission for the Basic Law Enforcement
Academy
Deputy Police Chief Cook provided a brief report related to the benefits of holding
a Basic Law Enforcement Academy within the Tri-Cities area.
Council provided accolades for the creation of the BLEA training facility located in
Pasco, WA.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel
to approve Resolution No. 4461, authorizing the City Manager to execute an
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Interagency Agreement between the Washington State Criminal Justice
Training Commission and the City of Pasco Police Department.
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. 4462 - Quote Rejection for New Cat and Dog Kennels for
New Tri-Cities Animal Control Facility
Mr. Rice provided a brief report on rejecting the quotes for animal kennels at the
new Tri-Cities Animal Control Shelter.
Council and Mr. Rice briefly discussed the quotes and possible reduction of costs.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel
to approve Resolution No. 4462, rejecting all quotes for Quote No. 17999: New
Cat and Dog Kennels for New Tri-Cities Animal Control Facility, and
furthermore, authorize the City Manager. or their designee, to call for quotes in
the same manner as the original call for this project.
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
2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Plan
Mr. Gonzalez provided an update to the proposed Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Plan (TIP).
Mr. Harpster expressed appreciation for the outreach efforts that staff provided
giving the public ample opportunity weigh in for the TIP.
Mr. Grimm asked staff to explain the priority of the list of projects, in which Mr.
Gonzalez and Mr. Lincoln explained the project priority in the list.
Update: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Downtown Small
Business Relief Program
Mr. Gonzalez and Ms. Sigdel provided an updated status of the applications and
grants for the CDBG Down Small Business Relief Program.
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Council discussion ensued regarding the expansion of the boundary map to
include additional businesses eligible to apply for the Small Business Relief grant.
The discussion also included the possibility of extending the application
submission date.
Council requested a copy of the map that was submitted during the public
comments period.
Mr. Ferguson stated that the map is from a single business owner and it was
Council duty to provide policy decision related to this program and not to consider
individual businesses applications.
Council concurred that expanding the boundary map would be appropriate;
however, keep same application due date of June 30, 2024.
ROLL CALL VOTE
MOTION: Councilmember Blasdel moved, seconded by Councilmember
Perales to expand the boundaries of the map for eligible businesses to apply
for the CDBG Small Business Relief Grant one block east and one block west
and have staff reconsider applications already submitted (that may fall within
the new boundary.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember
Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember
Perales
NEW BUSINESS
Development Fees
Mr. Gonzalez provided a brief history of the fees charged for development
activities, as well as the purpose of those fees and fee types.
Council and Mr. Gonzalez further discussed the following:
Asked if Franklin County collects the Pasco School Impact Fees.
Asked why the City collects the School Impact Fees while other cities do
not collect them.
Recommendation to review the fees on a regular schedule.
Asked for the average add on for project fees.
Noted inconsistencies in Traffic studies.
Suggestion to defer fees until the development is completed.
Recommendation to meet with the Pasco School District (PSD) on
reducing the School Impact Fees.
Questioned the water rights fees and sewer connection fees.
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Asked for an exhaustive list of fees that a developer may be charged.
Asked about the Traffic Impact Studies (TIS).
Asked when the developer has a third party complete the TIS study and if
the City needs to have a third party TIS done?
Asked about the annual report from the PSD related to the School Impact
Fees.
Requested that this topic be brought back for more discussion and invite
developers, and other affected parties.
Mayor Serrano asked if a majority of Council wants to receive a comprehensive
review of the Development Fees process and Council agreed.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mr. Gonzalez announced the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funding program applicants will present their funding requests at the Planning
Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Mr. Gonzalez also briefed Council on the Development Review Process, noting
that staff held a Stakeholder Workshop on June 4th and he provided the
feedback from that workshop.
Mayor Pro Tem Milne commented on the Tri Cities Animal Shelter (TCAS) and
discussed the possibility of instituting an Advisory Committee. Mr. Perales, Mr.
Harpster were also were interested in pursuing this effort.
Mr. Ferguson reminted Council that the TCAS is a three City Authority through
interlocal agreements (ILAs) with the Cities of Kennewick and Richland. He stated
that all three cities would need to consider and agree to creating an Advisory
Committee. He said that staff could bring back an overview of the current ILAs to
present to Council.
Mr. Harpster commented on the Road 40 east project and the one-way street
option. He recommended that staff meet with Mr. Bauman and the property owner
to negotiate for right-of-way and make it a two-way street.
Mr. Ferguson asked if Mr. Bauman was an agent for the property owner.
Mr. Bauman stated that he was not an agent for the property owner and would
like to be a mediator for a two-way street.
Mr. Harpster asked if there was an update for Peanuts Park North.
Mr. Rice stated that he needed direction from Council related to Peanuts Park.
Mr. Harpster asked for Council support to direct staff to bring back a plan on how
to update Peanuts Park North with the available funding. Mr. Grimm, Mayor Pro
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Tem Milne and Mr. Perales agreed.
Ms. Blasdel asked that Court Street and 20th Avenue also be included as a
designated area related to Ordinance No. 4717.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:00 PM for 25 minutes returning at
9:25 PM to discuss with legal counsel about current or potential litigation per
RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) with the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Deputy City
Manager, Community & Economic Development Director, and City Attorney.
Ms. Pashon left the Executive Session at 9:05 PM.
Mr. Harpster left the Executive Session at 9:12 PM.
At 9:25 PM Mayor Serrano announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another 5 minutes or until 9:30 PM.
Mayor Serrano called the meeting back to order at 9:30 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:31 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED on July 1, 2024.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David Milne, Mayor Pro Tem Pro
Tem
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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