HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.11.04 Council MinutesMINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, November 4, 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:
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; Craig Raymond, Deputy
Community & Economic Development 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Meeting Minutes for October 21st and October 28th
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting and Regular
Workshop held on October 21, 2024 and October 28, 2024 respectively.
Bills and Communications - Approving Claims in the Total Amount of
$5,711,724.84
To approve claims in the total amount of $5,711,724.84 ($2,947,929.19 in Check
Nos. 267518 - 267784; $1,514,680.75 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 848047 -
848086, 848154 - 848299, 848301 - 848370; $1,878.57 in Check Nos. 54841 -
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54842; $1,247,236.33 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30215691 - 30216354).
Resolution No. 4513 - Acceptance of Work for A Street Phase 1.5 Project
To approve Resolution No. 4513, accepting work performed by Musco Sports
Lighting, LLC., under contract for the A Street Sports Complex Phase 1.5 Project.
Resolution No. 4514 - Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 2
with Jacobs for Butterfield Water Treatment Plant Improvements
To approve Resolution No. 4514, authorizing the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Jacobs for the
Butterfield Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project.
Resolution No. 4515 - West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Phases 3 and 4
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Acceptance
To approve Resolution No. 4515, approving and authorizing the City Manager to
execute and deliver the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Contract No.
DWL293303-0 with the Washington State Department of Health for the West
Pasco Water Treatment Plant Phases 3 and 4 Improvements.
Resolution No. 4516 - Butterfield Water Treatment Plant Drinking Water
State Revolving Fund Loan Application Approval
To approve Resolution No. 4516, authorizing the submittal a Drinking Water State
Revolving Fund Construction Loan Application for Butterfield Water Treatment
Plant Improvements Project.
Resolution No. 4517 - Change Order No. 6 for the East Urban Growth Area
Expansion Sewer Local Improvement District No.152 Phase 4 Project
To approve Resolution No. 4517, authorizing the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 6 with Apollo, Inc. for the East Urban Growth Area Expansion
Sewer Local Improvement District No. 152 Phase 4 Project.
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
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Mary Mahoney, Pasco resident, commented on homelessness, the Pasco Public
Facilities District aquatic facility project, the Martin Luther King Jr. Center,
floodplain & bald eagles, animal control issues, and the City's Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP).
Felix Vargas, Pasco resident, commented on the upcoming Veterans Day event
at the City View Cemetery and suggested that the City of Pasco hold a parade to
honor living veterans.
Thomas Granbois, Pasco resident and business owner, commented on recent
Spooky Hall event and the Downtown Pasco Master Plan.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Ms. Barajas reported on Girl Scouts event where she was one of the speakers at
that event. She commented on a recent Big Bro Joe Foundation event she
participated in.
Mr. Grimm encouraged everyone to vote.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO
Public Meeting & Resolution No. 4518 - Accepting a Notice of Intent to
Commence Annexation of Horrigan Farms & Cherry Bloom 10% Annexation
Petition
Mr. Raymond provided a brief report related to the request to annex property into
the City of Pasco from Horrigan Farms and Cherry Bloom and provided Council
with two options if they proceed forward on the annexation. The first option is
based on the original petition and the second option includes annexing a portion
of the right-of-way along Burns Road to be added with the original request.
Council and staff briefly discussed the proposed motions.
Council conducted a public meeting for the request to annex property into the
City.
No one came forward to speak to this annexation request.
ROLL CALL VOTE
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel
to approve Resolution No. 4518, accepting a notice of intent to commence
annexation proceedings for the Horrigan Farms and Cherry Bloom Annexation
providing a determination on the boundary to be annexed, which includes a
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portion of the right-of-way of Burns Road, and whether simultaneous zoning
and assumption of bonded indebtedness will be required.
RESULT: Motion carried. 6-1
AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember
Grimm, and Councilmember Harpster
NAYS: Councilmember Perales
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 4736 - 2025 Ad Valorem Tax (Property Tax)
Ms. Buckley provided a brief review of the three (3) options for the 2025 Ad
Valorem Tax collection. The first option is to take zero percent increase and
preserving the levy capacity for future years; the second option is to take the one
percent increase and preserving the levy capacity for future years; and the third
option is to take the one percent plus the banked capacity of four percent.
Council briefly commented on the 2025 Ad Valorem Tax collection options.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came
forward to speak.
ROLL CALL VOTE
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel
to adopt Ordinance No. 4736, providing for a one percent increase, plus the
banked capacity of four percent in the regular property taxes of the City for levy
in 2024 and collection in the 2025 tax year; and providing for related matters
and, further, authorize publication by summary only.
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. 4519 - Segregation of Local Improvement District No. 150
Assessment
Ms. Buckley provided a brief report related to the proposed segregation of
assessments for the Local Improvement District No. 150.
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
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to approve Resolution No. 4519, relating to Local Improvement District No.150;
providing for the segregation of assessments for certain parcels, referred to as
Asmus Chapel Hill, consistent with RCW 35.44.410; and, ratifying and
confirming prior acts.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember
Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember
Perales
Resolutions Nos. 4520, 4521, & 4522 - Segregation of Local Improvement
District No. 151 Assessment
Ms. Buckley provided a brief report related to the proposed segregations of
assessments for the Local Improvement District No. 151.
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 Blasdel
to approve Resolution No. 4520, relating to Local Improvement District No.151;
providing for the segregation of assessments for certain parcels, referred to as
Broadmoor, consistent with RCW 35.44.410; and, ratifying and confirming prior
acts.
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 Resolution No. 4521, relating to Local Improvement District No.151;
providing for the segregation of assessments for certain parcels, referred to as
Barker Estates, consistent with RCW 35.44.410; and, ratifying and confirming
prior acts.
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 Resolution No. 4522, relating to Local Improvement District No.151;
providing for the segregation of assessments for certain parcels, referred to as
Rocky Hills, consistent with RCW 35.44.410; and, ratifying and confirming prior
acts.
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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
Presentation of 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
Mr. Lincoln introduced the 2025-2026 General Fund Biennial Budget presentation
for Community & Economic Development; Public Works Engineering; other funds
and Capital funds presentations.
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief overview of the Community & Economic Development
proposed budget.
Mr. Grimm, Mr. Perales and Mayor Serrano commented on the proposed focus
and projects in 2025-2026.
Ms. Serra, provided a brief overview of the Public Works Engineering proposed
budget.
Mr. Grimm and Mayor Serrano expressed appreciation to Ms. Serra and for the
work Public Works has completed and the successful fundraising efforts.
Mr. Lincoln provided a short wrap up on the proposed General Fund budget.
Mr. Perales, Mr. Harpster and Mayor Serrano briefly discussed the proposed
budget with Mr. Lincoln.
Ms. Buckley provided a brief overview of the Internal Service Funds; the Health
Funds budgets and other miscellaneous funds that included: Athletics Fund;
Martin Luther King Jr Center Fund; Senior Center Fund; Cemetery Fund;
Community Development Block Grant & HOME Funds; Revolving Abatement
Fund; Litter Abatement Fund; HAPO Center Fund; Sun Willows Golf Course
Fund; Lodging Fund; Hotel/Motel Fund; Economic Development Fund; Multi-
Modal (Train and Bus Station) Fund; GESA Stadium Fund; ARPA Fund,
Rivershore Trail & Marina Fund; Boulevard Maintenance Fund; and Park
Development Fund.
Mr. Grimm expressed appreciation to Ms. Buckley for the presentation.
Fire Chief Crowley provided a brief overview of the Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) budget.
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RECESS
Mayor Serrano called a seven-minute recess at 9:03 PM.
NEW BUSINESS
Development Review Process Update Presentation
Ms. Sigdel introduced Elizabeth Garvin, a consultant with Clarion Associates.
Ms. Garvin and Ms. Sigdel provided an update on the development review
changes process.
Council questions were interjected throughout the presentation with responses
from Ms. Garvin and Ms. Sidgel.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mr. Rice provided statistics on the recent Spooky Hall event. He also announced
that the Washington State Highschool Cross Country Track meet will be held at
the Sun Willows Golf Course on Saturday, November 9th. Lastly, he stated the
annual Veterans Day event, scheduled for Monday, November 11th will be held at
the City View Cemetery.
Mr. Perales asked for an update on Downtown Pasco Development Authority
(DPDA) audit. He also sought Council support in formalizing a partnership with
the Latino Business Association (LBA).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 10:03 PM for 30 minutes returning at
10:33 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, City Attorney,
Public Works Director and outside Counsel (Steve Dijulio).
At 10:33 PM Mayor Serrano announced that the Executive Session would
continue for another ten minutes or until 10:43 PM.
At 10:43 PM Mayor Serrano announced that the Executive Session would
continue for another five minutes or until 10:48 PM.
Mayor Serrano called the meeting back to order at 10:48 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:48 PM.
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PASSED and APPROVED on November 18, 2024.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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