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City Council Special Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, December 9, 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; 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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance Nos. 4749 & 4750 - 2025-2026 Biennial Operating & Capital
Projects Budgets
Ms. Buckley reiterated the information provided to Council in developing the 2025-
2026 Biennial Operating and Capital Projects Budgets. She recommended
adoption of the two ordinances approving both the Operating and Capital Projects
Budgets for the new Biennium.
Mr. Perales stated that he will be voting no to the budget and explained his
reasoning why he will not approve the budget. He also suggested creating a
Council subcommittee for the purpose of eliminating "red tape," review the City's
budget and change the culture of the City focusing on economic development.
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Mr. Harpster also commented on specific aspects in the proposed budgets He
suggested that staff report on the status of the LEAN practices implemented in the
next year.
Mr. Grimm stated that he concurred with both Mr. Perales and Mr. Harpster. He
also commented on future expenditures and revenues. He also asked that a
budget amendment come back to Council in early 2025 for Pasco Police
Department's dedicated Traffic Unit.
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 adopt Ordinance No.4749,approving Operating Budget for the 2025-2026
Biennium, and, further, authorize publication by title only.
RESULT: Motion carried. 6-1
AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember
Grimm, and Councilmember Harpster
NAYS: Councilmember Perales
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel
to adopt Ordinance No. 4750, approving the Capital Projects Budget for the
2025-2026 Biennium, and, further, authorize publication by title 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
Ordinance No. 4751 - Amending Sections of the Pasco Municipal Code
Titles 13 and 3 Related to Pasco Water Reuse Facility (PWRF)
Ms. Serra provided a brief report regarding the development of the updates
needed in the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) related to revising the rates and
charges for the Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF).
Council, Ms. Serra and Ms. Sigdel commented on and discussed the proposed
rates and charges for the PWRF.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came
forward to speak.
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel
to adopt Ordinance No. 4751, relating to the City's water/sewer utility;
confirming requirements for property connection to the City's utility; revising
rates and charges for the City Water Reuse Facility; amending the Pasco
Municipal Code; and providing for related matters and, further, authorize
publication by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried 5-2
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas,
Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, and
Councilmember Harpster
NAYS: Mayor Serrano and Councilmember Perales
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Recommendations for 2025
Ms. Pashon provided a recap of the LTAC 2025 funding recommendations. She
stated that staff and the LTAC recommends Option No. 1, accepting
recommendations as presented; and a second recommendation was for Option
No. 3 removing specific programs.
Mr. Harpster asked for clarification and then recommended removal of the Swim
the Snake and Charro Event.
Mayor Pro Tem Milne recommends approving Option No. 1.
Ms. Barajas recommended approving Option No. 3 and also suggested moving
the Charro event under the Charro event under COPA Symphony event and
reduce its total amount.
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 approve the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommendations for the
2025 funding allocations as presented.
RESULT: Motion carried. 4-3
AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember
Blasdel, and Councilmember Perales
NAYS: Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Grimm, and
Councilmember Harpster
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Resolution No. 4544 - Purchase of Water Rights - Wilson Sisters, LLC
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report related to the purchase of water rights from the
Wilson Sisters, LLC.
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. 4544, authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Purchase and Sale Agreement with Wilson Sisters, LLC, for purchase of water
rights.
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.4545 - Purchase of Water Rights - Columbia East, LLC
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report related to the purchase of water rights from the
Columbia East, LLC.
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. 4545, authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Purchase and Sale Agreement with Columbia East, LLC, for purchase of water
rights.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0
AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember
Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember
Perales
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution No. 4546 - Requesting an Extension of the Interlocal and
Financing Lease Agreement for the HAPO Center Facility Until May 31, 2025
Mr. Lincoln reported on the proposed HAPO Center Facility Interlocal and
Financing Lease Agreement extension with Franklin County to May 31, 2025. He
sought Council's approval of this extension through a joint resolution.
Council and Mr. Lincoln briefly discussed the extension, which included a
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recommendation that the consultant complete the master plan and a substantial
budget timely, within the next month or so, to allow time for the two bodies to
determine next steps regarding the future of the HAPO Center.
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. 4546, modifying the interlocal cooperation
agreement between the City of Pasco and Franklin County, Washington,
regarding the financing, acquisition, and ownership of a multi-purpose arena
and exhibition facility (HAPO Center) amending Resolutions 94-126, 2014-494
and 2024-4448.
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. 4547 - Financing Agreement for Benton County Emergency
Services 800MHz Radio Project
Mr. Lincoln reported on the proposed financing agreement for the Benton County
Emergency Services (BCES) 800MHz radio project, which would be covered by
the five member agencies including the the Cities of Pasco, Kennewick and
Richland and the Counties of Benton and Franklin.
SECOMM Manager Atwood provided details of the chosen vender, Motorola for
the 800MHz radio project.
Mr. Lincoln and Ms. Sigdel noted that a budget amendment will need to come
back in the amount of approximately $600K to support this 800MHz radio project
as it is not currently in the 2025-2026 Budget.
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. 4547, authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Financing Agreement with the Cities of Richland and Kennewick and Counties
of Benton and Franklin for capital financing on behalf of Benton County
Emergency Services for 800MHz Radio Project.
RESULT: Motion carried. 6-1
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas,
Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm,
Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales
NAYS: Mayor Serrano
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED on January 6, 2025.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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