HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.09.03 Council MinutesMINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Tuesday, September 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;
Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Jesse Rice, Parks
& Recreation Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; Maria Serra, 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 19th and August 26th
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting and Regular
Workshop held on August 19, 2024 and August 26, 2024 respectively.
Bills and Communications - Approving Claims in the Total Amount of
$6,437,980.95 and Write-off Totaling $24,671.00 (delinquent bad debt)
To approve claims in the total amount of $6,437,980.95 ($4,772,397.38 in Check
Nos. 266133 - 266414; $378,848.29 in Electronic Transfer Nos.847289 - 847350,
847364 - 847578, 847607 - 847686, 847696 - 847725; $12,827.61 in Check Nos.
54810 - 54821; $1,273,907.67 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30212919 - 30213628).
Page 1 of 6
To approve bad debt write-off for accounts receivable including Utility Billing,
Ambulance, Cemetery, General Accounts, and Miscellaneous Accounts in the
total amount of $24,671.00 and, of that amount, authorize $24,671.00 to be
turned over for collection.
Resolution No. 4487 - Supplement No. 4 with PBS Engineering &
Environmental, Inc. for Court Street and Road 68 Intersection Improvements
To approve Resolution No. 4487, authorizing the City Manager to execute
Supplement No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with PBS Engineering
& Environmental, Inc. for Court Street and Road 68 Intersection Improvements
project.
Resolution No. 4488 - Interlocal Agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service for Fire Protection
To approve Resolution No. 4488, authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement between the United Sates Fish and
Wildlife Service and the City of Pasco for fire protection services.
Resolution No. 4489 - Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State
Department of Natural Resources for Forestland Response
To approve Resolution No. 4489, authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Interagency Forestland Response Agreement between the Washington State
Department of Natural Resources and the City of Pasco for fire protection
services.
Resolution No. 4490 - Tri-Cities Youth Soccer Association Mutual Release &
Settlement Agreement
To approve Resolution No. 4490, authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Mutual Release and Settlement Agreement between Tri-Cities Youth Soccer
Association and the City of Pasco.
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
National Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
Page 2 of 6
Mayor Serrano read the proclamation for "National Hispanic Heritage Month"
scheduled from September 15 to October 15, 2024. This proclamation will be
presented during the Fiery Foods Festival scheduled on September 14th at
Peanuts Park, Pasco, WA.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Stan Strebel, Pasco resident and Salvation Army Advisory Board member,
announced that the Salvation Army has plans to build a new facility adjacent of
the Catholic Charites facility near Lewis Street and 20th Avenue.
Dallas Barnes, Pasco resident, expressed concern regarding the Historic
Preservation Commission meetings and stated that he was denied the opportunity
to speak at a recent meeting. He also commented on a public records request he
recently summitted.
Mary Mahoney, Pasco resident, commented on the flood plain near her
residence, loss of bald eagles, animal control related topics and suggestions for
reallocating the Pasco Public Facilities District funding of an aquatics facility to
other projects.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Ms. Barajas reported on the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce annual
meeting she recently attended. She also commented on the third (3rd) Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) open house she attended.
Mr. Grimm reported on Pasco Chamber of Commerce Executive Board meeting
he recently attended. He announced the annual Crawfish Festival scheduled for
September 14th. Lastly, he commented on a recent tour of City facilities including
the wastewater treatment facility and two water treatment plants.
Ms. Blasdell reported on the Pasco Public Facilities District Board meeting and
Visit-Tri Cities Board meeting that she recently attended. Lastly, she commented
on the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce annual meeting.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Resolution No. 4491 - Supporting Franklin County Board of Commissioners
Sales Tax Ballot Proposition. PROPOSITION 1 SALES AND USE TAX FOR
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS AND FACILITIES. The Franklin County Board of County
Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 2024-180 concerning a sales and
use tax to fund emergency communication systems. The proposition would
authorize a sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) without an
Page 3 of 6
expiration date; and a second sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent
(0.1%) that expires after 36 months to be collected from all taxable sales
within the County, starting January 1st, 2025, for the purpose of providing
funds for the costs associated with the design, financing, acquisition,
construction, operation, remodeling and improvement of emergency
communication systems and facilities. SHOULD THIS PROPOSITION BE
APPROVED? Yes _____ No _____
Mr. Ferguson explained the process for supporting or opposing a ballot
proposition based on the law of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
Mr. Grimm, Mr. Perales, and Mayor Serrano commented on the proposed ballot
proposition.
Mayor Serrano opened this item up for public comment and no one came forward
or was online.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel
to approve Resolution No. 4491, in support of passage of Ballot Proposition
No. 1 imposing a sales and use tax of two-tenths of one percent for the
purpose funding the costs associated with the operations of enhanced 911
emergency communication systems and facilities.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember
Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember
Perales
Ordinance No. 4725 - Amending PMC Title 3 Connecting Housing to
Infrastructure Program (CHIP)
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report for the proposed Pasco Municipal Code (PMC)
amendment related to the affordable housing for low-income population.
Mr. Harpster asked for clarification related to the proposed PMC amendment and
Ms. Sigdel provided the explanations.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments.
John Schline, B-4 Development & Consulting representative, expressed support
for the PMC amendment.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel
to approve Ordinance No. 4725, creating a new section 3.35.260 of the Pasco
Municipal Code regarding an exemption for utility system development charges
for low-income housing pursuant to RCW 35.92.380.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
Page 4 of 6
AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember
Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember
Perales
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 7:38 PM for five (5) minutes returning
at 7:43 PM to consider 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, Parks & Recreation Director, and
City Attorney.
Mayor Serrano called the meeting back to order at 7:44 PM.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS CONTINUED
Resolution No. 4492 - Authorizing the Purchase of 122 & 124 South 4th
Avenue for the Expansion of the Pasco Specialty Kitchen
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report related to the proposed purchase of property to
expand the Pasco Specialty Kitchen (PSK).
Council and staff discussed the property including the completed property
inspection report, suggested environment assessment due to the building's former
use, the proposed use of the property and how the purchase may enhance the
downtown area.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came
forward to speak.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Barajas
to approve Resolution No. 4492, authorizing the purchase of 122 and 124
South 4th Ave, Pasco, WA, and further, for the expansion of the Pasco
Specialty Kitchen; and ratifying and confirming prior acts.
RESULT: Motion carried. 6-1
AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember
Harpster, and Councilmember Perales
NAYS: Councilmember Grimm
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mr. Grimm asked if Council would be interested in having the Pasco Public
Facilities District Executive Director come to a Council meeting and give an
Page 5 of 6
update on the aquatics facility. Council concurred and asked that the presentation
be brief.
Mr. Perales asked if Council would be interested in providing a letter of support for
the Salvation Army new facility project. Council majority concurred that a letter of
support was appropriate.
Mr. Perales asked for more information regarding regarding the recent Historic
Preservation Commission (HPC) meeting.
Mr. Lincoln stated that the recent HPC meeting did not have a quorum of
members attending it. He noted that the HPC meetings have been fairly informal
and there is a need going forward to run those meetings in a more formal manner.
Lastly, the HPC members asked if Council would be interested in an update
related to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center either in the form of a presentation or
a written report.
Mr. Harpster expressed appreciation to staff noting that the current Council Goals
were displayed at the back of the room.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED on September 16, 2024.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
Page 6 of 6