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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.06.16 Council MinutesMINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, June 16, 2025 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: Dave Zabell, Interim City Manager; Richa Sigdel, Deputy City Manager; Angela Pashon, Assistant City Manager; Kevin Crowley, Fire Chief; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Haylie Miller, Community & Economic Development Director; Jesse Rice, Parks & Recreation Director; Tom Groom, Police Lieutenant; 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 June 2nd and June 4th To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting held on June 2, 2025, and Special Meeting held on June 4, 2025. Bills and Communications - Approving Claims in the Total Amount of $7,911,577.34 To approve claims in the total amount of $7,911,577.34 ($2,984,995.87 in Check Nos. 271859 - 272120; $3,518,277.49 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 850169 - 850177, 850248 - 850258; $20,268.42 in Check Nos. 54945 - 54956; $1,387,089.66 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30226051 - 30226675 $945.90 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 353 - 355). Resolution No. 4608 - 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program Update To approve Resolution No. 4608, adopting the 2026-2031 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the City of Pasco for the purpose of guiding the development, design, and construction of local and regional transportation improvements. Resolution No. 4609 - Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 5 with WSP USA, Inc. for the Lewis Street Overpass Project To approve Resolution No. 4609, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with WSP USA, Inc. for the Lewis Street Overpass Project. Resolution No. 4610 - Renewal Agreement with Visit Tri-Cities for the Promotion of Tourism Management To approve Resolution No. 4610, authorizing the interim City Manager to Execute a renewal agreement with Visit Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau for the promotion of tourism. Resolution Nos. 4611, 4612, & 4613 - Approving Three (3) Developer Reimbursement Agreements for the Utility Improvements Associated with the “Broadmoor TIF-Utility Package Project” To approve Resolution No. 4611, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Developer Reimbursement Agreement for the construction of irrigation water utility improvements for the Broadmoor TIF Utility Package Project. To approve Resolution No. 4612, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Developer Reimbursement Agreement for the construction of sanitary sewer utility improvements for the Broadmoor TIF Utility Package Project. To approve Resolution No. 4613, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Developer Reimbursement Agreement for the construction of domestic water utility improvements for the Broadmoor TIF Utility Package Project. Resolution Nos. 4614 & 4615 - Approving Two (2) Developer Reimbursement Agreements for the Utility Improvements Associated with the “A” Street Sports Complex Project To approve Resolution 4614, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Developer Reimbursement Agreement for the construction of sanitary sewer utility improvements for the "A" Street Sports Complex Project. To approve Resolution 4615, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Developer Reimbursement Agreement for the construction of domestic water utility improvements for the "A" Street Sports Complex Project. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to approve the Consent Agenda as read. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote. 7-0 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Padvorac, Developer Consultant, commented on the proposed ordinance amending the development fees, as well as upsize program for water and irrigation utilities. Dr. Osmunson, commented on the fluoridation in the City's potable water system and expressed support for the removal of fluoride in the water system. Dr. Jilek, Pasco resident, commented on the fluoridation in the City's potable water system and expressed opposition to the removal of fluoride in the water system. Dr. Roach, commented on the fluoridation in the City's potable water system and expressed opposition to the removal of fluoride in the water system. Ms. Francik, Pasco resident, commented on the fluoridation in the City's potable water system and expressed opposition to the removal of fluoride in the water system. Ms. Chambers, commented on the fluoridation in the City's potable water system and expressed opposition to the removal of fluoride in the water system. Aisha Martin, Pasco resident and 2025 Pride Event Coordinator, expressed support for the waiver related to PMC Section 9.40.020(e) for the upcoming special event to allow a beer garden in Memorial Park. Amber Waid, Pasco resident, expressed concern about the low water pressure in mobile units located at the Sands Mobile Park where she resides. Jeff Losey, Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities, commented on proposed Ordinance No.4767 for the Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) and Ordinance No. 4475 amending the development fees. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Ms. Barajas reported on the recent "Kiwanis Through the Decades" event. She also attended the annual Juneteenth pageant and parade events during the past weekend. Mr. Grimm reported on the Ben-Franklin Transit Board meeting that he recently attended. He also commented on a tour of the Broadmoor development with Public Works Director Serra and key staff. Mr. Perales reported on the Housing Authority of the City of Pasco and Franklin County Board meeting he attended. He also commented on the recent Tri-City Herald article regarding the Broadmoor development. Ms. Blasdel reported on the Surf Through Car Wash grand opening event. She announced her recent graduation from the Pasco Police Citizen's Academy. She also attending the recent Police staff promotion event, the Kiwanis Club's 100-year celebration event and the annual Juneteenth parade. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO Public Hearing & Ordinance No. 4772 - Wondrack Right-of-Way Vacation (VAC2024-003) Ms. Miller provided a brief report on the proposed right-of-way (ROW) vacation requested by Wondrack. Mayor Serrano declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed ROW Vacation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Serrano declared the Public Hearing closed. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to adopt Ordinance No. 4772, vacating a portion of right-of-way along North 4th Avenue, 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 Public Hearing & Ordinance No. 4773 - Pasco School District No. 1 Orion High School Right-of-Way Vacation (VAC2024-004) Ms. Miller provided a brief report on the proposed right-of-way (ROW) vacation requested by the Pasco School District. Mayor Serrano declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed ROW Vacation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Serrano declared the Public Hearing closed. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to adopt Ordinance No. 4773, vacating a portion of North Utah Avenue and East Salt Lake Street Right-of-Way in Frey's Addition to Pasco and, further, authorize by publication 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 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS Resolution No. 4616 - Consideration of Waiver Related to PMC Section 9.40.020(e) for Special Event Application No. 44023 Ms. Pashon provided a brief report on the proposed request for a waiver to allow a beer garden in Memorial Park during a special event scheduled for June 22, 2025. Mr. Perales expressed support for the waiver and suggested that Council discuss changing the policy at a later date. Ms. Barajas asked the applicant the insurance coverage required for this event and Ms. Pashon advised that it is for $2 million. Ms. Barajas expressed concern about having a beer garden in a public park. Mayor Serrano expressed concern about serving alcohol in public parks. Ms. Pashon explained the Special Event process for public events and private events and their differences. Ms. Blasdel expressed support for the waiver because it will be controlled by private security. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to approve Resolution No. 4616, authorizing the limited use of liquor within a designated area at Memorial Park for special event application No. 44023. 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 Resolution No. 4617 - Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with the Pasco School District Related to School Impact Fees Mr. Ferguson provided a brief review of the proposed amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Pasco School District (PSD) related to school impact fees. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to approve Resolution No. 4617, authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement Between Pasco School District No. 1 and the City of Pasco for the implementation of School Impact Fees. 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. 4774 - Amending the PMC Related to Pasco School District's School Impact Fees Ms. Sigdel provided a brief review of the proposed schedule amendment for the school impact fees. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Perales to adopt Ordinance No. 4774, related to School Impact Fees, amending certain provisions in Chapters 3.35 Pasco Municipal Code, and providing for severability and an effective date, 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 Ordinance No. 4767 - Transportation Impact Fee Program Ms. Sigdel provided a wrap up of the Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) program and noted that there is an option before Council to either enact a four district or five district program. She also provided the next steps in for the traffic impact analysis process. Mr. Perales and Mr. Grimm expressed appreciation for bringing this item forward. Mr. Harpster expressed support for the Five District Program. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to adopt Ordinance No. 4767, related to Transportation Impact Fees, amending certain provisions in Chapters 3.35 and 3.40 of the Pasco Municipal Code, and providing for severability and an effective date, and, further, authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried. 6-1 AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales NAYS: Mayor Serrano Ordinance No. 4775 - Amending the Pasco Municipal Code Related to Development Fees Ms. Sigdel provided a brief recap of the amendments to the Development fees. Council commented and questioned the addition of the $3,000 deposit. Ms. Sigdel explained the purpose and amount of the deposit in efforts to provide better customer service and efficiencies for the development review process. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to adopt Ordinance No. 4775, amending the Pasco Municipal Code Section 3.35.180 Public Works Agreements and Inspections; Section 12.24.100 Street Utilities Fees; and Section 14.10.030 Inspection of Public Works Construction and, further, authorize publication by summary 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 Mr. Harpster recused himself from proposed bond issuance and left Council Chambers. Ordinance No. 4776 - 2025 Issuance Bond for LID No. 152 Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report on the proposed bond issuance for the Local Improvement District No. 152. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to adopt Ordinance No. 4776, providing for the issuance of not to exceed $12,678,905.87 aggregate principal amount of local improvement district bonds to provide a portion of the funds necessary to finance public improvements in Local Improvement District No. 152 (“LID No. 152”) and pay the costs of issuance of the Bonds; fixing or setting parameters with respect to certain terms and covenants of the bonds; appointing the City’s designated representative to approve the final terms of the sale of the bonds; fixing the interest rate on assessments within LID No. 152; and providing for other related matters and, further, authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried 6-0 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, and Councilmember Perales ABSTAIN: Councilmember Harpster Mr. Harpster returned to the Council Chambers. Resolution No. 4618 - Bid Rejection for MLB Required Improvements at GESA Stadium Pitching and Hitting Tunnels Phase 1C Ms. Serra explained that only one bid was received, at a much higher amount, than the engineer's estimate. Mayor Serrano asked if the Dust Devil Baseball team owners are aware of this bid rejection and the circumstances surrounding it. Ms. Serra stated that staff has been in communications with the owners and the potential impacts to the delay of these specific improvements. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to approve Resolution No. 4618, rejecting all bids for Bid No. 24620: MLB Required Improvements at GESA Stadium Pitching and Hitting Tunnels (Phase 1-C). RESULT: Motion carried 6-1 AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales NAYS: Mayor Serrano Mr. Harpster recused himself from the discussion on the Upsize Program and left the Council Chambers. Budget Amendment for Upsize Program Water and Irrigation Ms. Serra provided a brief report on the proposed budget amendment for the Water and Irrigation Upsize program. Mr. Perales asked for more details on the process for the Upsize program. Ms. Sigdel provided a high level explanation of the Upsize Program and stated that she would follow up with an email detailing the process. Mr. Harpster returned to the Council Chambers. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Purchase & Sale Agreement to Purchase Parcel No. 115350010 & Amending the 2025-2026 Capital Projects Budget Ms. Sigdel provided a brief overview of the proposed land purchase for the future Road 108 overpass over I-182 and needed budget adjustment. Mr. Harpster, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, and Mayor Serrano expressed concern on the price of the property. Council requested the comps for this property before the Special Meeting scheduled for June 23rd. RECESS Mayor Serrano called a five-minute recess at 8:53 PM. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Request to Support Flyby by Canadian Armed Forces Aircraft for Tri-City Water Follies Airshow Ms. Pashon provided a brief report on the request to support the Flyby at the annual Water Follies Airshow. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to approve the Mayor signing a letter supporting a flyby by Canadian Armed Forces aircraft as low as 500 feet for the Tri-City Water Follies Airshow. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously. 7-0 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales Consideration to Discontinue Fluoridation in Drinking Water Mr. Zabell provided a brief report on the City's history of fluoride in its potable water system and its usage. He provided an overview for the process to discontinue fluoridation in Pasco's drinking water as required by Washington State. He stated that if Council desires to consider the discontinuation of fluoride in the water system there will need to be an extensive notification plan to reach Pasco residents. He asked for direction from Council. Ms. Barajas suggested placing a survey to the public on the subject. Mr. Grimm commented on a JAMA study and express support for removing fluoride in the drinking water. Mr. Perales expressed support for removing fluoride in the drinking water and suggest a public vote on this item as it is a community decision. Mr. Harpster expressed appreciation for the audience for remaining at the meeting and he expressed support for starting the process to consider the removal of fluoride. Mr. Zabell suggested a town hall meeting Dr. Roach spoke again in support of keeping the City water fluoridated and handed his written comments to City Clerk Barham. Mr. Harpster asked Mr. Ferguson a point of order regarding having a member of the public speaking during this section of the meeting and Mr. Ferguson stated that it is at the discretion of the Mayor and if the majority of Council disagrees, then a motion would need to be made. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Harpster to initiate the process for consideration of the discontinuation of fluoridation in drinking water supply, and to proceed with the required notifications and public process in accordance with RCW 70A.125.210. RESULT: Motion carried 5-2 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales NAYS: Councilmember Barajas and Councilmember Blasdel NEW BUSINESS Request for Council Support of Greater Columbia 211 Related to WA 2-1-1 Call Center Consolidation Ms. Pashon explained the request to support the Greater Columbia 211 request to place a one-year pause for the transition from a regional 211 call centers to a single state-wide call center. Ms. Barajas explained the need for the proposed pause. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Milne moved, seconded by Councilmember Barajas to support the Mayor signing a letter of support for a one-year pause for the transition from regional 211 call-centers to a single, state-wide call center. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously. 7-0 AYES: Mayor Serrano, Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Harpster, and Councilmember Perales MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION Mr. Zabell announced the Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) graduation is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17th at the HAPO Center. He commented on several of the items that were passed earlier in meeting. Mr. Harpster expressed appreciation for many items that were finalized during the meeting. He asked for confirmation that there be a special meeting on June 30th. Mr. Zabell confirmed that there will be a special workshop on June 30th. Mr. Grimm commented on an email he sent out related to the Road 40 East extension. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 PM. PASSED and APPROVED on July 7, 2025. APPROVED: ATTEST: David Milne, Mayor Pro Tem Debra Barham, City Clerk