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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 - Page 1 of 8 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 Page 2 of 8 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 Page 3 of 8 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 Page 4 of 8 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. Page 5 of 8 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. Page 6 of 8 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. Page 7 of 8 PASSED and APPROVED on November 18, 2024. APPROVED: ATTEST: Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 8 of 8