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MINUTES
City Council Workshop Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, October 28, 2024
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & Microsoft Teams Webinar
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; Eric
Ferguson, City Attorney; Jacob Gonzalez, Land Use & Planning Advisor; Sara
Matzen, Human Resources Director, 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
Mayor Pro Tem Milne reported on Benton Franklin Counties Domestic Memorial
event he recently attended.
Mr. Harpster reported on the Grace Collective's (formally known as Grace
Kitchen) Gala and Fundraiser event he recently attended.
Ms. Blasdel reported on the HAPO Advisory Board meeting and Visit Tri-Cities
Board meetings she recently attended.
Mr. Perales reported on two local football games he attended over the weekend.
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Mayor Serrano reported on the Hanford Economic Investment Fund Advisory
Committee meeting he attended earlier in the day.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Amending PMC Title 25 Zoning Related to Overnight Truck Habitation
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report related to overnight truck parking and habitation
with possible amendments to the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Title 25 Zoning.
Council, Ms. Sigdel, Mr. Gonzalez and Mr. Lincoln discussed the following related
to the proposed PMC amendments:
Council requested a map that identifies the C-1 zoning in the City;
Number of trucks per receptible (trash container)
Purpose of the 1,000-foot buffer from Resident and Mixed-Use, School and
Parks;
List of other cities that have overnight truck parking and habitation;
Possibility of removing the special permit provision;
Questioned 72 to 96 hour stay;
24-hour supervision requirement.
A majority of Council was supportive of amending the PMC to included overnight
truck parking & habitation. They discussed lowering the 1,000-foot buffer, possibly
to 500 feet and remove the requirement for paving the site.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments.
Steve Bauman, applicant, provided an update to the original application as his
client withdrew from the project. He noted that there may be a new client for this
project. He described the ideal facility for overnight truck parking.
Council and Mr. Bauman continued discussing the proposal.
During the discussion, it was confirmed that this would be the first site in a
municipality in Washington State. The Washington State Department of
Transportation is currently working on a similar effort.
The majority of Council concurred:
No special permit was necessary;
Requested that the term "Truck" be clearly defined so not to allow personal
truck parking;
Limit the amount of time allowed to stay to 24 hours and possibility up to 72
hours;
Reduce the buffer to 250 or 500 feet depending on the surrounding area.
Mr. Scheline spoke regarding the proposed truck parking and overnight stay
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facility.
Traffic Impact Fee Study
Ms. Sigdel provided an update on the Traffic Impact Fee Study and included the
status of the study, as well as the purpose of the study.
Council and staff discussion continued. The study is long overdue and the hope is
that the fees are fair to the developers and accomplishes the City's goals and
have a service model that is comparable with neighboring jurisdictions. The study
should occur every four to five years to ensure that the fees and the service
model provides predictability to the developers.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments.
Steve Bauman, local developer, recommended that only one fee be assessed,
either a development impact fee or a mitigation fee and not both.
Presentation of 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
Mr. Lincoln introduced the 2025-2026 General Fund Biennial Budget presentation
for Animal Control, Human Resources, Municipal Court, Library and Financing,
followed by a review of Real Estate Excise Tax Fund and streets related funds.
The streets funds included City Streets, Arterial Streets, I-182 Corridor Impact,
and Street Overlay.
Mr. Rice first introduced Animal Shelter Manager Ben Zigan and community
outreach dog Dee Dee. Then he provided a brief overview of the Animal Control
proposed budget.
Council and staff continued discussing the animal control budget and asked for
the medical costs for dogs and cats. Council may place a limit on those costs.
Council also for an update on creating an Advisory Committee that would include
Council representation in 2025.
Ms. Matzen provided a brief overview of the Human Resources Department
budget.
Council asked for clarification on a few aspects of the budget.
Mr. Lincoln introduced Municipal Court Judge Stilwill and Municipal Court
Administrator Liz Porras who were in the audience. Mr. Lincoln provided a brief
overview the Municipal Court proposed budget.
Ms. Buckley provided a brief overview of the Library and Financing budgets. the
Financing budget reflects transfer to other funds for construction projects,
subsidies to other funds such as ambulance MKL Center or the Senior Center and
Debt Services payments.
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RECESS
Mayor Serrano called for a five-minute recess at 8:44 PM.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
CONTINUED
Presentation of 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Continued
Ms. Buckley provided a brief overview of the Real Estate Excise Tax (REET)
Fund and streets related funds. The streets funds included City Streets, Arterial
Streets, I-182 Corridor Impact, and Street Overlay.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came
forward to speak.
Resolution - Acceptance of Work of A Street Phase 1.5 Project
Mr. Rice provided a brief report related to the completion of the A Street Phase
1.5 project.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came
forward to speak.
Resolution - Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 2 with
Jacobs for Butterfield Water Treatment Plant Improvements
Ms. Serra provided a brief report on the proposed amendment for the
Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for the Butterfield Water Treatment Plant
Improvements project.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came
forward to speak.
Resolution - West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Phase 3 and 4 Drinking
Water State Revolving Fund Loan Acceptance
Ms. Serra provided a brief report to accept a loan from the Drinking Water State
Revolving Fund for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Phase Nos. 3 and 4.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came
forward to speak.
Resolution - Butterfield Water Treatment Plant Drinking Water State
Revolving Fund Loan Application Approval
Ms. Serra provided a brief report requesting approval to apply for a Drinking
Water State Revolving Fund Loan for the Butterfield Water Treatment Plant.
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Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came
forward to speak.
Resolution - Change Order No. 6 for the East Urban Growth Area Expansion
Sewer Local Improvement District No.152 Phase 4 Project
Ms. Serra provided a brief report on the proposed Change Order No. 6 for the
East Urban Growth Area (UGA) Expansion Sewer Local Improvement District
(LID) No. 152 Phase 4 project.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came
forward to speak.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mr. Rice announced the Spooky Hall annual event is scheduled for Thursday,
October 31st from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Mr. Grimm expressed appreciation for the opportunity of public comment during
the Council Workshops.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:18 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED on November 4, 2024.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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