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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.09.22 Council Minutes MINUTES City Council Workshop Meeting 7:05 PM - Monday, September 22, 2025 Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & Microsoft Teams Webinar CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by David Milne, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Charles Grimm, David Milne, Blanche Barajas, Melissa Blasdel, Joe Cotta, Peter Harpster, and Leo Perales Councilmembers attending remotely: Melissa Blasdel and Leo Perales Councilmembers absent: None Staff present: Harold Stewart, City Manager; Richa Sigdel, Deputy City Manager; Griselda Garcia, Interim Finance Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Haylie Matson, Community & Economic Development Director; Sara Matzen, Human Resources Director; Arman Rashid, IT Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; Maria Serra, Public Works Director; and Debby Barham, City Clerk VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor Pro Tem Grimm reported on the Benton Franklin Council of Governments meeting. He also commented on the memorial service for Charlie Kirk that he and one of his children attended. Ms. Barajas reported on Mid-Columbia Duck Race and the Ironman event held the past weekend. Mr. Harpster reported on Hanford Communities Governing Board and the TRIDEC meetings. He also commented on the Ironman event in which he participated in. Mr. Cotta reported on his recent Councilmember orientation. Page 1 of 5 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Resolution - Pasco Facilities District Interlocal Agreement Amendment Regarding Legal Counsel Services Mr. Rice provided a brief report on the proposed request to amend the legal services in the Interlocal agreement. Matt Watkins, Pasco Public Facilities District (PPFD) Executive Director, provided the support of the PPFD Board for the proposed amendments. Mr. Ferguson read the amendments to the Interlocal Agreement, which will ensure that there is no adverse conflicts between the PPFD and the City by using different legal counsel services. Ms. Barajas asked for clarification, which Mr. Watkins answered. Mayor Milne called for public comments three (3) times and no one came forward to speak. Pasco Public Facilities District - Aquatics Facility Construction Update and Management and Operations Request Mr. Watkins provided a brief presentation on the status of the PPFD Aquatic Facility construction project. Mr. Rice provided a report on the proposed management of the Aquatic Facility by the City of Pasco when it opens. The PPFD Board decided that the City of Pasco would be the best entity to provide the on-going operation and management services for that facility. He shared how the shared costs for staff, equipment and supplies will be beneficial for both organizations. He asked for Council concurrence. If agreed, then another interlocal agreement between the City of Pasco and the PPFD will need to be approved at a future meeting. Council, Mr. Rice, Ms. Sigdel, Mr. Ferguson, and Mr. Watkins continued to discuss different aspects of the City partnering with the PPFD to run the Aquatic Facility. Mayor Milne called for public comments three (3) times and no one came forward to speak. Resolution - Office Space Lease at Post Office Building Mr. Rice provided a brief report on the proposed lease with the Latin Business Association (LBA) of Tri-Cities at the downtown Post Office building. Council, Mr. Rice, and Mr. Ferguson discussed the specifics in the proposed lease. Page 2 of 5 Mayor Milne called for public comments three (3) times and no one came forward to speak. Resolution - City Retirement Plans Ms. Matzen provided a brief report on the proposed updates to the City's retirement plans. Mayor Milne called for public comments three (3) times and no one came forward to speak. Consideration of Deferral of Water Rights Rate Study Ms. Sigdel provided a brief overview of deferring the water rights rate study scheduled this year and conduct the next study within the next one to two years. Council discussed when the next study should be conducted and favored possibly completing the study in a year from now. Mayor Milne called for public comments three (3) times and no one came forward to speak. Resolution - 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Allocation and Annual Work Plan Ms. Matson provided a brief report on the proposed 2026 allocation and workplan for the CDBG program. Council, Ms. Matson, and Block Grant Administrator Webb discussed the funding and possible reduction of funding from the federal government and how that would affect the allocations and the work plan. Mayor Milne called for public comments three (3) times and no one came forward to speak. Resolution - 2026 HOME Investment Program Allocation and Work Plan Ms. Matson provided a brief report on the allocation and work plan for the 2026 HOME Investment Program. Council, Ms. Matson, and Ms. Webb discussed the eligibility requirements for the program. Mayor Milne called for public comments three (3) times and no one came forward to speak. Resolution & Ordinance - Section 108 HUD Loan Refinance & Budget Adjustment Page 3 of 5 Ms. Garcia provided a brief report on the Section 108 Housing and Urban Development Loan refinance and subsequent budget amendment to 2025-2026 Biennial Budget. Mayor Milne called for public comments three (3) times and no one came forward to speak. Resolution and Ordinance - Officer Wellness Program (WSCJTC Grant) and Amending 2025–2026 Operating Budget Police Captain Harpster provided a brief report on the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) grant and subsequent budget amendment to 2025-2026 Biennial Budget. Mayor Milne called for public comments three (3) times and no one came forward to speak. Resolution - Awarding Bid No. 23467 for Schlagel Park Stormwater Main Replacement to Big D's Construction of Tri-Cities Ms. Serra provided a brief report on the proposed bid award for the stormwater Main replacement project. Mayor Milne called for public comments three (3) times and no one came forward to speak. Ordinance & Resolution - Amending PMC Sections to Modify Start Dates of Certain City Boards and Commissions & Updating Recruitment Process for City Boards and Commissions Ms. Barham provided a brief report on the proposed updates to the City's Boards and Commissions recruitment process and term dates modifications. Council and Ms. Barham briefly discussed the proposed modifications to the recruitment and term date changes. Mayor Milne called for public comments three (3) times and no one came forward to speak. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION Mr. Rice briefed Council on the recent Fiery Foods Festival. He also announced the Felines and Firefighters pet adoption event scheduled for Saturday, September 27th. Mr. Harpster commented that Ironman event is not in Pasco. ADJOURNMENT Page 4 of 5 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 PM. PASSED and APPROVED on _______________________. APPROVED: ATTEST: David Milne, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 5 of 5 October 6, 2025