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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.10.15 Council Minutes MINUTES City Council Workshop Meeting 7:00 PM - Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & Teams CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by David Milne, Mayor Pro Tem. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: David Milne, Blanche Barajas, Melissa Blasdel, Charles Grimm, Peter Harpster, and Leo Perales Councilmembers attending remotely: None Councilmembers absent: Pete Serrano 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; 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. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Mr. Harpster reported on the Fall Festival hosted by the the City of Pasco he attended the past weekend. He also commented about a budget meeting he had with staff recently. Mr. Grimm reported on the Fall Festival event and the Ben Franklin Transit meeting he recently attended. Mayor Pro Tem Milne reported on the Pasco Chamber of Commerce meeting and the Amazon grand opening event he recently attended. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Pasco Public Facilities District - Aquatics Center Update Mr. Lincoln introduced Matt Watkins, Pasco Public Facilities District (PPFD) Executive Director who provided an update on the PPFD's Aquatic's Facility. Mayor Pro Tem Milne called for public comments. An individual commented on the need for a regional sized competitive swimming pool in the community. Agenda Order Change Mayor Pro Tem Milne suggested that the agenda order be amended to accommodate the audience. MOTION: Councilmember Perales moved, seconded by Councilmember Barajas to switch the order the Court Street - Traffic Calming Discussion and the Presentation of the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 6-0 AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales ABSENT: Mayor Serrano Court Street - Traffic Calming Discussion Ms. Serra stated that staff and the City consultant, Mr. Messner, evaluated conditions on Court Street (between Road 96 and Harris Road) and determined that the speeds are reasonable and expected for the conditions. The installation of pedestrian crossings without additional ADA compliant features and adequate traffic calming is not recommended. However, at Council's request she provided possible traffic calming alternatives to Court Street, between Road 96 and Harris Road with estimated costs for each alternative. Council and Ms. Serra continued discussion on the proposed Court Street traffic calming alternatives, which included the following suggestions:. • Mr. Messner return and present to Council • Provide a copy of Mr. Messner's report to Council • Obtain a second opinion from another traffic engineer • Reduce the speed limit from 30 MPH to 25 MPH and extend the speed cushions so that vehicles cannot travel around the speed cushions • Move the round about project at Road 100 and Court Street up on the project schedule. Mayor Pro Tem Milne called for public comments. Rob Webring, Pasco resident, expressed concern about the speeding along Court Street, which shares the Sacajawea Trail. Reed Simpson, Pasco resident, provided a handout to City Clerk Barham, who passed it out to Council. He expressed concern about the speeding along Court Street. Presentation of 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Ms. Sigdel began the presentation with a recap of the previous presentation related to the City's reserve fund balance including debt proceeds Mr. Lincoln provided a brief preamble related to the development of the next Biennial Budget before the Directors, over the Parks and Recreation, Fire, and Police Departments, presented their portions of the proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget. Council and staff interjected comments, questions and answers throughout the three presentations. Mr. Perales asked for a budget that would include all of the needs for the departments to compare it to the potential reductions as presented by staff. Mayor Pro Tem Milne called for public comments three (3) times and no one came forward to speak. RECESS Mayor Pro Tem Milne called a five-minute recess at 9:32 PM. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT CONTINUED Ordinance No. Amending PMC Sections 10.31.010 and 10.31.020 Related to Automated Traffic Cameras Deputy Police Chief Cook provided a brief report related to the proposed amendments to the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) for automated traffic cameras. Resolution - First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Department of Corrections for Office Space and Support Services for Community Corrections Officers Deputy Police Chief Cook provided a brief report related to proposed amendment to Department of Corrections Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for office space and support services for Community Corrections Officers. Resolution - Interagency Agreement Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Deputy Police Chief Cook provided a brief report related to a proposed interagency agreement with the City of Seattle related to internet crimes against children task force. Resolution - Interagency Agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for Traffic Safety Emphasis Patrols Police Lt. Decker provided a brief report related to the proposed interagency agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission for Traffic Safety Emphasis Patrols. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION Ms. Serra announced the Good Roads & Transportation Association's meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024; it will include voting related to regional transportation projects. Mr. Perales commented on possible funding for the Martin Luther King Jr (MLK) Center. He handed a written Planning Policies document he drafted to City Clerk Barham; he noted that he emailed it to Council and City Manager staff. He read some excerpts from the document related to City planning policies for the Pasco Community and Economic Development Department. Mr. Harpster expressed appreciation to Ms. Serra and the Public Works staff for securing $2.1M of federal funding for safety enhancements at Road76 and Sandifur Parkway. Ms. Barajas announced the Fire personnel promotion celebration was scheduled for Thursday, October 17th at Fire Station No. 84. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:53 PM. PASSED and APPROVED on October 21, 2024. APPROVED: ATTEST: Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk