HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.02.24 Council Minutes MINUTES
City Council Workshop Meeting
7:15 PM - Monday, February 24, 2025
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & Microsoft Teams Webinar
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 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: Dave Zabell, Interim 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
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Mr. Grimm reported on the recent Benton Franklin Council of Governments meeting
and the Push-in Ceremony at Fire Station No. 85. He commented on a recent
Legacy Events ribbon-cutting event. Lastly, he commented on a meeting he had
with staff related to transportation impact Fees.
Mayor Serrano reported on the Push-in Ceremony and the Legacy Events ribbon-
cutting event and the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Advisory
Committee meeting.
Mr. Zabell stated that there will be another opportunity for Councilmembers to
attend a meeting for the Traffic Impact Fees.
Mayor Serrano announced that one of the presenters for Item 5(a) Presentation -
Pasco Municipal Court Overview, has not arrived to the meeting and it was
recommended that this item be moved down in the agenda. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Grimm to
swap Item 5(a) Presentation - Pasco Municipal Court Overview and 5(b)
Resolution - 2025-2029 Tri-Cities HOME Consortium Consolidated Plan/2025
Annual Action Plan.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously. 7-0
AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember
Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember
Perales
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Resolution - 2025-2029 Tri-Cities HOME Consortium Consolidated Plan and
2025 Annual Action Plan
Mr. Raymond introduced Kristin. Webb, Block Grant Administrator, who presented
the proposed 2025-2029 Tri-Cities HOME Consortium Consolidated Plan and the
2025 Annual Action Plan.
Council and staff held a brief question and answer period regarding program
funding.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came forward
to speak.
Presentation - Pasco Municipal Court Overview
Ms. Pashon introduced Pasco Municipal Court Judge Craig Stilwill & Grecia
Delgado, Court Community Resource Coordinator. Judge Stillwill presented an
overview of the Pasco Municipal Court (Court) functions and duties. Judge Stillwill
and Ms. Delgado then focused on the Court Community Resource Program. Lastly,
Judge Stillwill provided an update on the Blake Ruling and the impact it has had on
Municipal Court.
Mr. Grimm expressed appreciation to Ms. Delgado, Judge Stillwill and Court staff
for their work and efforts in assisting those individuals stay out of jail.
Mr. Perales asked how recidivism is measured and Judge Stillwill stated the cases
are currently tracked manually and new case management software
Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came forward
to speak.
DKS Associates Red Light Cameras Study Phase 3 Presentation & Resolution
- 5-Year Agreement with Verra Mobility for Red Light Cameras
Police Captain Harpster introduced Aaron Berger, of DKS Associates, who reported
on the Automated Traffic Safety (Red Light) Camera program including their
detailed analysis, findings and recommendations for the Red Light Cameras
program.
Council, Mr. Berger and staff continued discussing the Red Light Camera program,
which included:
• The purpose of the program is traffic safety by the reduction of crashes,
especially crashes that cause injuries
• How the revenue from the tickets is used
• Additional red light cameras placement
Captain Harpster explained the proposed five-year contract with Verra Mobility.
Mayor Serrano called for public comments three (3) times and no one came forward
to speak.
Irrigation Utility Revenue Requirements & Connection Charges
Ms. Serra provided a brief report on the proposed Irrigation Utility revenue needs
and the connection charges needed to run this utility.
Council discussion ensued and included:
• Growth paying for growth and interested meeting in the middle
• Confirmed that fee amendments are needed
• Concern about reaching Spanish speaking residents
• Torn on this topic and is there a program to assist income limited households
Mayor Serrano called for public comments.
Katie Copeland, Pasco realtor, expressed concern about the rate increases and
how that may negatively impact with affordable housing.
David Cortinas, Latin Business Association (LBA), expressed concern on behalf of
the LBA business owners paying more for irrigation water. He also expressed
concern about the outreach in the Spanish speaking community.
Ms. Pashon explained the communications made to notify residents.
Celeste F. Carlson Stanly, Pasco resident, expressed concern about other
language speaking communities that live in Pasco.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mayor Serrano asked Mr. Zabell for office space for the Councilmembers to use for
various reasons.
Mr. Harpster asked for an update on the status of the City Manager search.
Mr. Zabell stated that he would have an update at the next meeting.
RECESS
Mayor Serrano called for a six-minute recess at 9:09 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:15 PM for 15 minutes returning at
9:30 PM to discuss to consider site selection or acquisition of real estate purchase
or lease if likelihood that disclosure would increase price per RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)
with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and City Attorney.
Mayor Serrano called the meeting back to order at 9:30 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED on March 3, 2025.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk