HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.12.09 Council Minutes
MINUTES
City Council Workshop Meeting
7:20 PM - Monday, December 9, 2024
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & Microsoft Teams Webinar
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 8:36 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; Sara Matzen, Human
Resources Director; Jesse Rice, Parks & Recreation Director; Ken Roske, Police
Chief; Maria Serra, Public Works Director; and Debby Barham, City Clerk
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Serrano reported on Pasco Chamber of Commerce event he attended, as
well as a meeting he had with Commissioner Hillary Franz from the Department of
Natural Resources (DNR). He announced the Habitat for Humanity is building a
new facility on land from DNR. Lastly, he met with staff to discuss the PWRF
processors issues.
Ms. Barajas commented on a Three Rivers Community Foundation event, as well
as, the Pasco Police Department's citations and promotions events that she
recently attended. Lastly, she commented on the annual Cops and Kids event
that she participated in.
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Road 68 History and Future
Ms. Serra reported on the several projects implemented to date to help Road 68
grow with its surrounding properties. Looking forward, she stated the need to add
to the transportation network within the area by developing a City Overpass at
Road 76. This overpass would reduce travel through the Road 68 interchange
with I-182.
Mr. Grimm commented on the proposed City overpass and suggested that it be
built sooner than 2045.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came
forward to speak.
Road 40 East Extension - Right-of-Way Acquisition
Mr. Lincoln provided a brief overview of the proposed right-of-way acquisition at
Road 40 East, which will include a two-way street.
Mr. Perales and Mayor Serrano expressed thanks to Mr. Bauman for his help in
ensuring that Road 40 East would remain a two-way street.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came
forward to speak.
Monthly Update: Traffic Impact Fee Study
Ms. Sigdel provided an update on the traffic impact fee study, noting that the kick-
off meeting is scheduled for later this week.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came
forward to speak.
Resolution - Interlocal Agreement between the City of Pasco and the Port of
Pasco for Airport Police Services
Police Chief Roske provided a brief report on the proposed Interlocal agreement
with the Port of Pasco for Airport police services due to the disbanding of the
Port's Police Department.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came
forward to speak.
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Presentation of Proposed Changes to the Rental License Program
Mr. Grimm recommended Council support to direct staff to draft an ordinance to
disband the Rental License Program.
Council and Mr. Ferguson discussed the Rental License Program two
Councilmembers preferred terminating the program, two Councilmembers
preferred retaining the program and another two Councilmembers were interested
in bringing this back in early 2025 and asked that for options, as well as a risk
analysis be completed before deciding on the fate of the program.
Mr. Ferguson stated that he will need time to provide the options including a risk
analysis, if the program is disbanded, and confirmed that he would bring this item
back for Council review at the first Workshop in January 2025.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came
forward to speak.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mr. Rice announced annual Winterfest activities during the week and ending on
Saturday, December 14th at Peanuts Park. He also commented on the Wreaths
Across America event held at City View Cemetery.
Mr. Harpster expressed thanks to staff for their work during the past year and
wished everyone a good holiday break.
Mr. Perales congratulated Chiawana High School and Tri Cities Prep for their
stellar sports events during this past fall. He announced the annual Desert
Plateau Luminary (lights) event is scheduled for the coming weekend. He thanked
the Fire Department staff for serving his District recently.
Mayor Serrano commented the many coming events and wished everyone Merry
Christmas and Happy Chanukah.
CLOSED SESSION
Council adjourned into Closed Session at 9:28 PM for 10 minutes returning at
9:38 PM to discuss Collective Bargaining Unit negotiations per RCW
42.30.140(4)(a) with the City Manager, Human Resources Director, and City
Attorney.
Mayor Serrano called the meeting back to order at 9:38 PM.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:38 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED on January 6, 2025.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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