HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.08.19 Council Minutes MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, August 19, 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 August 5th and August 12th
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting and Regular
Workshop held on August 5, 2024, and August 12, 2024, respectively.
Bills and Communications - Approving Claims in the Total Amount of
$2,513,721.09
To approve claims in the total amount of $2,513,721.09 ($1,116,148.99 in Check
Nos. 265852 - 266132; $34,371.54 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 847363; $28,065.14
in Check Nos. 54794 - 54809; $1,335,135.42 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30212203
- 30212917).
Resolution No. 4481 - Accept Quote for New Cat and Dog Kennels for New
Tri-Cities Animal Control Facility
To approve Resolution No. 4481 awarding Quote No. 17999 for the new cat & dog
kennels for the new Tri-Cities Animal Control facility; and further, authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract documents
Resolution No. 4482 - Acceptance of Work for A Street Sports Complex Phase
1
To approve Resolution No. 4482 accepting work performed by Big D’s Construction
of Tri-Cities, Inc., under contract for the A Street Sports Complex Phase 1 Project.
Resolution No. 4483 - Project Acceptance for East Riverview Lift Station
To approve Resolution No. 4483, accepting work performed by Big D's
Construction, Inc. under contract for the Riverview East Lift Station Project.
Appointment to the Arts & Culture Commission of Joyce McIntyre
To confirm Mayor Serrano's appoint of Joyce McIntyre to the Arts & Culture
Commission to Position No. 2, Community Member, with a term from August 19,
2024, to January 1, 2028.
Appointment to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board of Sonee Wilson and
Reappointment of Alex Thornton
To confirm Mayor Serrano's appointment of Sonee Wilson to Position No. 5 to the
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board effective August 19, 2024, through February 2,
2027; and reappointment of Alex Thornton to Position No. 3 with a term through
February 2, 2027.
Appointment to Planning Commission of Patrick Jones and Reappointment
of Kim Lehrman
To confirm the Mayor's appointment of Patrick Jones to Position No. 3 on the
Planning Commission with the term from August 19, 2024, to February 2, 2030,
and reappointment of Kim Lehrman to Position No. 4 with a term ending on
February 2, 2030.
Appointment to the HAPO Center Advisory Board of Jennifer Kuklinski
To confirm the Mayor's appointment of Jennifer Kuklinski to the HAPO Center
Advisory Board with a term from August 19, 2024, through December 31, 2025.
Reappointment to the Tri-City Regional Hotel/Motel Commission of Jerry
Beach
To confirm the reappointment of Jerry Beach (Holiday Inn Express, Pasco) to the
Tri-City Regional Hotel/Motel Commission for a two-year term commencing on
September 1, 2024 and ending August 31, 2026.
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
Attendance Awareness Month Proclamation
Mayor Serrano read the proclamation for "Attendance Awareness Month"
scheduled for September 2024 and presented it to United Way Benton & Franklin
Counties CEO Dr. LoAnn Ayers.
Dr. Ayers expressed appreciation to Mayor and City Council for the proclamation.
She noted that United Way has been championing this initiative since 2012.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Thomas Granbois, Pasco resident and downtown business owner, commented on
billboards, Peanuts Park North safety improvements, and expanding the
boundaries of Lewis Street Overpass grant program. He commented on the need
for fire suppression systems for downtown businesses.
Tom Kidwell, Pasco resident, commented on a traffic issue at the intersection at A
Street and South Road 40 East near the Amazon buildings. He also suggested that
the Port of Pasco railroad be
Willis Schinkelshook, Pasco resident, expressed frustration with the Road 48
soccer field stating that his property is damaged due to the activities from the soccer
field and complained that there are no bathrooms available at that field.
Mary Mahoney, Pasco resident, commented on the flood plain, the destruction of
the American Bald Eagles, the Tri-Cities Animal Control and the Pasco Public
Facilities District aquatics facility funding.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mr. Perales reported on Restore City Churches and Pasco School District's
Teacher Appreciation events and the Latin Business Association meeting he
attended recently. He also commented on the upcoming Fiery Foods Festival.
Mr. Grimm reported on the introduction meeting for the annual Washington State
Audit that he recently attended.
Presentation of Inspection Services for Rental Program
Mr. Gonzalez introduced Inspection Services Manager Troy Hendren, Lead Code
Enforcement Officer Rosanna Johnson, and Code Enforcement Officer Dan
Gallatin who reported on the City of Pasco's Inspection Services Rental Program.
Council expressed thanks to staff for the report and appreciated the increased
emphasis of education for the rental program.
Council and staff discussed the Rental Program, including:
• Request for statistics on inspections compliance and fees for inspections.
• Explain the differences between the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) and State
law for rental properties.
• Two-year inspection cycle and yard maintenance in rentals.
• Quested Airbnb rentals.
• Displacement of tenants and where are they relocated until the rental is
brought up to code.
• Requested a follow up email with the RCW requirements versus the PMC.
• Cost of the Rental Program.
• Expressed appreciation to Ms. Johnson noting her compassion for
individuals who are homeless.
Mayor Serrano opened this item for public comment.
Mr. Granbois commented on the Rental Program and expressed appreciation to
the staff that run the program.
Mr. Bauman commented on the Rental Program, stating that he was threatened
with a $1,000 a day fine, and he commented on the loss of his business license.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 4724 - Declaration of Public Use And Necessity
Mr. Ferguson provided a legal overview for the declaration of public use and
necessity for condemnation of property.
Mayor Serrano stated that the City Council and staff does not take this type of action
lightly. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Barajas
to approve Ordinance No. 4724, declaring public use and necessity regarding
the City of Pasco Broadmoor and Sandifur Parkway intersection improvement
project, and authorizing condemnation.
RESULT: Motion carried. 6-1
AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember
Grimm, and Councilmember Harpster
NAYS: Councilmember Perales
Resolution No. 4484 - Greyhound, Inc. for the Pasco Intermodal
Transportation Facility Lease Addendum
Mr. Rice provided a brief report on the proposed facility lease addendum with
Greyhound, Inc. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Barajas
to approve Resolution No. 4484, authorizing the City Manager to Execute a five-
year lease extension between Greyhound Lines, Inc. and the City of Pasco for
space at the Pasco Intermodal Transportation Facility.
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. 4485 - 2024-2025 City Council Goals and Approval of the City
Manager Workplan
Mr. Lincoln provided a brief recap of the proposed City Manager's Workplan. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Grimm to
approve Resolution No. 4485, establishing primary goals for the ensuing
calendar years of 2024-2025.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember
Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember
Perales
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel
to approve the 2024-2025 City Manager Workplan.
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. 4486 - Amendment of Sale of City Property along Burden
Boulevard
Ms. Sigdel requested that Council approve an amendment to the sale of City
property along Burden Boulevard by reducing the sale price by $35,000 to
accommodate building a sewer stub. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel
to approve Resolution No. 4486, approving the sale of certain City-owned real
property located along Burden Boulevard, Parcel No.117370017.
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. Perales asked for the status on some information he requested in prior Council
meeting related to the Tri-Cities Animal Control and the possibility of an Advisory
Board.
Mr. Ferguson stated that this topic is scheduled to return to Council in early
September 2024.
Mr. Harpster asked for consensus from Council regarding the following topics:
• A presentation from the Water Follies to address the economic impact to the
City of Pasco. The majority of Councilmembers desired to have an in-person
presentation.
• A presentation regarding the Hanford Site from Brian Vance, Manager from
the Office of River Projection. The majority of Councilmembers desired to
have an in-person presentation.
• A presentation from the Pasco School District staff regarding the upcoming
school impact fees. The majority of Councilmembers desired to have an in-
person presentation.
• Have Council discussion regarding Airbnb rentals within the City-limits. The
majority of Councilmembers desired to have an in-person presentation.
RECESS
Mayor Serrano called for a five-minute recess at 8:37 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:42 PM for 30 minutes returning at
9:12 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, Assistant City
Manager, and City Attorney.
At 9:12 PM Mayor Serrano announced that the Executive Session would continue
for another five minutes or until 9:17 PM.
Mayor Serrano called the meeting back to order at 9:17 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:17 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED on September 3, 2024.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk