HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.05.19 Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, May 19, 2025
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & Microsoft Teams Webinar
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by David Milne, Mayor Pro Tem.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: David Milne, Blanche Barajas, Melissa Blasdel, Charles
Grimm, Peter Harpster, and Leo Perales
Councilmembers attending remotely: Blanche Barajas, Leo Perales
Councilmembers absent: Pete Serrano
Staff present: Angela Pashon, Assistant City Manager; Christopher Mortensen,
Deputy Fire Chief; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Haylie Miller, Community &
Economic Development Director; Jesse Rice, Parks & Recreation Director; Brian
Vaught, Police Captain; 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 May 5th and May 12th
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting held on May
5, 2025, and Regular Workshop held on May 12, 2025.
Bills and Communications - Approving Claims in the Total Amount of
$4,909,379.11
To approve claims in the total amount of $4,909,379.11 ($3,505,010.96 in Check
Nos. 271317 - 271585; $128,865.43 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 849892 - 849893
$10,135.76 in Check Nos. 54924 - 54934; $1,265,366.96 in Electronic Transfer
Nos. 30224760 - 30225413).
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Resolution No. 4600 - Surplus and Sale of City Personal Property
To approve Resolution No. 4600, authorizing the sale of personal property surplus
to City needs and approving the method of its disposal.
MOTION: Councilmember Harpster moved, seconded by Councilmember
Blasdel to approve the Consent Agenda as read.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote. 4-0
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Blasdel,
Councilmember Grimm, and Councilmember Harpster
ABSENT: Mayor Serrano, Councilmember Barajas, and
Councilmember Perales
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Councilmembers Barajas and Perales joined the meeting at 7:08 PM remotely.
Public Works Week Proclamation
Mayor Pete Serrano read the "Public Works Week - May 18th to 24th"
proclamation and presented the proclamation to Public Works staff, led by Deputy
Public Works Director Mary Heather Ames.
Ms. Ames expressed thanks for the proclamation and introduced the Public
Works staff that attended the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Santos Echeverria, Pasco resident, expressed concern on litter, human waste
and other issues occurring at Memorial Park, as well as reporting a neighbor that
plays loud music frequently at all hours of the day.
Brain Tungesvik, Pasco resident, expressed concern about increased density
housing development near his home.
Emily Maloney, Pasco resident and the Pasco Taco Crawl boss, announced the
top five winners for the 2025 Taco Crawl. She also shared the impact this annual
event has made in Pasco and with the Boys & Girls Club of Benton & Franklin
Counties.
Meggan Tjarks, Special Events & Corporate Engagement Director with the Boys
& Girls Club staff, expressed appreciation of the efforts and funds received from
the annual Pasco Taco Crawl event.
Mary Mahoney, Pasco resident, commented on the bald eagles, Permit No. 404,
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the Pasco Public Facilities District aquatic facility project, April 1, 2019, Pasco
Council meeting, Animal Control, a Local Improvement District (LID) / Utility Local
Improvement District (ULID) related to her property.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mr. Grimm reported on the groundbreaking event for the new CBC housing
building and the Benton Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG) Board
meeting that he recently attended.
Ms. Blasdel, reported on the recently ribbon cutting event for Persona
Employment Solutions that she attended.
Mr. Perales, reported on the ribbon cutting event for the grand opening of the
Stacks Bar & Grill he recently attended.
2025 Washington State Legislative Session Update
Ms. Pashon introduced Briahna Murray, Partner, Gordon Thomas Honeywell
Governmental Affairs who provided a recap of the 2025 Legislative Session.
Ms. Murray highlighted the 2025 long legislative session and the actions taken
which included:
The Legislative passed the 2025-27 Operating, Capital and Transportation
Budgets
Introduction of over 4,000 bills and passed over 430 bills
The City of Pasco's funding requests included the MLK $927,000 and
Road 88 Roadway improvements for $500,000 were approved
No funding for Road 76 Overpass, US 12/A Street Traffic project, and
Lewis Street Underpass project
Discussed the Pasco policy issues related to Local Community Decision-
Making, Housing & Homelessness, Fiscal Sustainability, and Community
Safety.
Ms. Barajas left the meeting at 7:52 PM.
Council expressed appreciation for Ms. Murry's report and commented on the
increased taxes.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO
Public Hearing - 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program
Ms. Serra provided a brief report on the proposed 2026-2031 (six-year)
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Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). She stated that the plan is required
to be approved by July 2025 and includes 44 projects, three programs, and five
studies.
Mayor Pro Tem Milne asked about the process for prioritizing the TIP projects and
Ms. Serra explained the process.
Mr. Grimm expressed appreciation to Ms. Serra for her success in awarded
grants and asked about the priority for a project No. 16 and when will it be placed
on the TIP and Ms. Serra explained the status of this project.
Mr. Perales asked that a crosswalk at Road 44 be added to the TIP and to look at
all crosswalks across the City for children and youth safety as they travel to and
from schools. Ms. Serra responded that staff has a standing meeting with the
PSD related to sidewalks for school aged youth.
Mayor Pro Tem Milne declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed
2026-2031 TIP.
Dallas Green, Pasco resident, encouraged Council and staff to consider a round-
about for Project No. 20 and Project No. 28 still needs to complete the project the
radar signs and striping along the sides. He expressed concern about Sylvester
Street improvements completed this past year and recommended that for future
projects to get public input. He also commented on the developers contributions
for future projects.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Pro Tem Milne
declared the Public Hearing closed.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Resolution No. 4601 - Setting a Date to Consider a Notice of Intent to
Commence Annexation Proceedings for SG Management LLC and Horrigan
Farms LLC Annexation (ANX 2025-001)
Ms. Miller provided a brief report on proposed intent to annex two properties into
the City of Pasco.
MOTION: Councilmember Harpster moved, seconded by Councilmember
Blasdel to approve Resolution No. 4601, setting 7:00 PM, June 2, 2025, as the
time and date for a public meeting with the initiators to consider the SG Land
Management LLC and Horrigan Farms LLC notice of intent to commence
annexation of Short Plat 2021-08 Lot 2 and Short Plat 2022-32 Lot 1, property
located south of Burns Road and east of Shoreline Road in Section 12,
Township 9N, Range 28 E.W.M.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Blasdel,
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Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and
Councilmember Perales
ABSENT: Mayor Serrano and Councilmember Barajas
Resolution No. 4602 - Setting Date and Time for Right-of-Way Vacation
Public Hearing for Wondrack
Ms. Miller provided a brief report on the proposed vacation public hearing for
Wondrack.
MOTION: Councilmember Harpster moved, seconded by Councilmember
Blasdel to approve Resolution No. 4602, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday June 16,
2025, as the time and date for a public hearing consider the vacation of a
portion of right-of-way along North 4th Avenue, in Pasco, Washington, and
waiving the requirements for an appraisal, title report, and payment of
compensation.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Blasdel,
Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and
Councilmember Perales
ABSENT: Mayor Serrano and Councilmember Barajas
Resolution No. 4603 - Setting Date and Time for Right-of-Way Vacation
Public Hearing for Pasco School District
Ms. Miller provided a brief report on the proposed vacation public from the Pasco
School District.
MOTION: Councilmember Harpster moved, seconded by Councilmember
Blasdel to approve Resolution No. 4603, setting 7:00 p.m., Monday June 16,
2025, as the time and date for a public hearing to consider the vacation of a
portion of North Utah Avenue and East Salt Lake Street right-of-way in Lot 1,
Block 18 of Frey’s Addition to Pasco, Washington and a North Wehe Avenue
dedication of Lot1, Block 19 of Frey’s Addition to Pasco, Washington.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Blasdel,
Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and
Councilmember Perales
ABSENT: Mayor Serrano and Councilmember Barajas
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Ms. Miller provided an update on a third party canvasser who has contacted five
roadside vendors.
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Mr. Ferguson provided an update on the roadside vendors and his research
contacting by other local cities and through the Washington State Association of
Municipal Attorneys (WSAMA) organization. He cited Washington State law. He
stated that there may be a way to regulate activities in the City's right-of-way with
the exception of selling state grown produce.
Mr. Rice announced the Memorial Day event scheduled for Monday, May 26th.
He stated that next Council meeting will be on Tuesday, May 27th as Monday is a
federal holiday. He also provided a brief update on the recent construction at
Memorial Pool for the foundation for the new pool dome.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED on June 2, 2025.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Pete Serrano, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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