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MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, October 6, 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.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: David Milne, Charles Grimm, Blanche Barajas, Melissa
Blasdel, Joe Cotta, and Leo Perales
Councilmembers attending remotely: None
Councilmembers absent: Peter Harpster
Staff present: Harold Stewart, City Manager; Richa Sigdel, Deputy City Manager;
Griselda Garcia, Interim Finance Director; Kevin Crowley, Fire Chief; Eric
Ferguson, City Attorney; Haylie Matson, Community & Economic Development
Director; Sara Matzen, Human Resources Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief;
Maria Serra, Public Works Director; and Debby Barham, City Clerk
The meeting was opened with the Go Getter Girl Scouts Troop No. 905 leading
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Brian Newberry, Chief Executive Office of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington
and Northern Idaho spoke briefly about the positive impact of participating in Girl
Scouts has on Pasco youth and announced the International Day of the Girl
scheduled for October 11th.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Meeting Minutes for September 15th September 17th and
September 22nd
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Special Meeting and Regular
Meeting held on September 15, 2025, Special Listening Session held on
September 17th, and Special Meeting and Regular Workshop held on September
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22, 2025.
Bills and Communications - Approving Claims in the Total Amount of
$10,455,451.41
To approve claims in the total amount of $10,455,451.41 ($7,375,963.31 in Check
Nos. 273808 - 274224; $1,743,777.60 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 851004,
851006, 851008 - 851214, 851217; $5,138.86 in Check Nos. 55084 - 55087;
$1,330,571.64 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30231452 - 30232114).
Ordinance No. 4789 & Resolution No. 4651 - Amending PMC Sections to
Modify Start Dates of Certain City Boards and Commissions & Updating
Recruitment Process for City Boards and Commissions
To approve Ordinance No. 4789, amending Pasco Municipal Code 1.45.020,
2.35.010, 2.45.020, 2.90.030, 2.135.030 & 20.10.030; and creating section
2.40.021 related to term of office and filling vacancies for City Council's Boards
and Commissions and, furthermore, authorize publication by summary only.
To approve Resolution No. 4651, amending the process for appointments to City
Council's Boards and Commissions.
Resolution No. 4652 - Awarding Bid No. 23467 for Schlagel Park Stormwater
Main Replacement to Big D's Construction of Tri-Cities
To approve Resolution No. 4652, Awarding Bid No. 23467 for Schlagel Park
Stormwater Main Replacement project to Big D's Construction of Tri-Cities of
Pasco Washington.
Resolution No. 4653 - 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program Allocation and Annual Work Plan MOVED TO UNFINISHED
BUSINESS SECTION OF THE AGENDA
Resolution No. 4654 - 2026 HOME Investment Program Allocation and Work
Plan
To approve Resolution No. 4654, approving the 2026 HOME Investment Program
Allocation and Work Plan
Resolution No. 4655 - City Retirement Plans Amendment
To approve Resolution No. 4655 - relating to retirement plans; establishing a
401(a) Plan, a 457(f) Plan for the City Manager, and adopting a Retirement Plan
Committee Charter and Investment Policy Statement.
Resolution No. 4656 - Pasco Facilities District Interlocal Agreement
Amendment Regarding Legal Counsel Services
To approved Resolution No. 4656, authorizing the City Manager to Execute an
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amended Interlocal Agreement between the Pasco Public Facilities District and
the City of Pasco for administrative, financial, and legal services.
Resolution No. 4657 & Ordinance No. 4790 - Officer Wellness Program
(WSCJTC Grant) & Amending 2025–2026 Operating Budget
To approve Resolution No.4657, accepting the grant award with the Washington
State Criminal Justice Training Commission and the City of Pasco for the 2025-
2026 Officer Wellness Program.
To adopt Ordinance No. 4790, amending the 2025-2026 Biennial Operating
Budget (Ordinance No. 4749), by providing supplement thereto; to provide
additional appropriation in the City's General Fund, allocating funding for the
Police Department to implement the Washington State Criminal Justice Training
Commission Officer Wellness Program and, further, authorize publication by
summary only.
Resolution No. 4658 & Ordinance No. 4791 - Section 108 HUD Loan
Refinance & Budget Adjustment
To approve Resolution No. 4658, interfund loans form the Equipment
Replacement Governmental to Community Development Block Grant.
To adopt Ordinance No. 4791, amending the 2025-2026 Biennial Operating
Budget (Ordinance No. 4749), by proving supplement thereto; to provide
additional appropriation in the City's Equipment Replacement Governmental Fund
and, further, authorize publication by summary only.
Resolution No. 4659 - Office Space Lease at Post Office Building
To approve Resolution No. 4659, authorizing the City Manger to Execute a 3-year
lease agreement between the Latin Business Association and the City of Pasco,
for office space located at the Post Office building B16, 403 W. Lewis St., Suite A.
Ms. Blasdel asked that Resolution No. 4653 - 2026 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program Allocation and Annual Work Plan be moved off of
the Consent Agenda for further discussion.
MOTION: Councilmember Blasdel moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Grimm to move Resolution No. 4653 - 2026 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program Allocation and Annual Work Plan to the Unfinished
Business section of the Agenda.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously. 6-0
AYES: Mayor Milne, Mayor Pro Tem Grimm, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Cotta,
and Councilmember Perales
ABSENT: Councilmember Harpster
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Grimm moved, seconded by Councilmember
Blasdel to approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote. 6-0
AYES: Mayor Milne, Mayor Pro Tem Grimm, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Cotta,
and Councilmember Perales
ABSENT: Councilmember Harpster
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mary Mahoney, Pasco resident, commented on animal control, CIP Budget, low
cost homeless shelter, PPFD, bald eagles and flood plain.
Jon Padvorac, consultant, commented on the fees for sewer and water
connections during development of property within the City. He also distributed
paper copies of RCW 82.02.020 to City Council through City Clerk Barham.
Amber Waid, Pasco resident, commented on how she currently feels about her
place in the community.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Ms. Blasdel reported on the Felines and Firefighter's Pet Adoption event held a
the Tri-Cities Animal Shelter; the National Coffee with a Cop event; the Elected
Leaders Reception held by the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce and
Builders Association and the River Fest event.
Mr. Cotta reported on the Fields of Faith event hosted by Fellowship of Christian
Athletes event.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO
Public Hearing - Fatbeam Franchise Agreement
Ms. Serra introduced Deputy Public Works Director Mary Heather Ames who
provided a brief presentation on the proposed franchise agreement
Ms. Barajas and Ms. Ames briefly discussed the company Fatbeam.
Mayor Milne declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed franchise
agreement renewal.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Milne declared
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the Public Hearing closed.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Ordinance No. 4792 - Arroyo Rezone from C-1 to R-1 (Z2025-007)
Mayor Milne announced that the rezone was a quasi-judicial action and asked Mr.
Ferguson to explain the procedure for quasi-judicial items.
Mr. Ferguson read the quasi-judicial procedure including how the Appearance of
Fairness Doctrine applies to it. Next, he asked all Councilmembers a series of
questions associated with potential conflicts of interest to disclose such potential
conflicts or appearance of conflicts. With no response from the Councilmembers,
he asked if any members of the public were seeking to disqualify a member of
Council from participating in the proceedings. No one came forward.
Ms. Matson provided a brief report on the proposed rezone.
Council and Ms. Matson continued discussion on the proposed rezone.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Grimm moved, seconded by Councilmember
Blasdel to adopt Ordinance No. 4792, amending the Zoning Classification of
certain real property located north of W. Clark Street, between N. 6th Avenue
and N. 5th Avenue, and, further, authorize publication by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried unanimously. 6-0
AYES: Mayor Milne, Mayor Pro Tem Grimm, Councilmember
Barajas, Councilmember Blasdel, Councilmember Cotta,
and Councilmember Perales
ABSENT: Councilmember Harpster
Ordinance No. 4793 - SG Land Management LLC - Zoning Determination R-3
Portion of Annexed Property (ZD 2025-002)
Mayor Milne announced that the proposed zoning determination was a quasi-
judicial action and asked Mr. Ferguson to explain the procedure for quasi-judicial
items.
Mr. Ferguson read the quasi-judicial procedure including how the Appearance of
Fairness Doctrine applies to it. Next, he asked all Councilmembers a series of
questions associated with potential conflicts of interest to disclose such potential
conflicts or appearance of conflicts. With no response from the Councilmembers,
he asked if any members of the public were seeking to disqualify a member of
Council from participating in the proceedings. No one came forward.
Ms. Matson provided a brief report on the proposed zoning determination for the
recently annexed property.
Council and Ms. Matson continued discussion on the proposed zoning
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determination.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Grimm moved, seconded by Councilmember
Blasdel to adopt Ordinance No. 4793, assigning R-3 Medium Density
Residential zoning to SG Land Management LLC portion of the annexation
area, as recommended by the Hearing Examiner and, further, authorize
publication by summary only.
RESULT: Motion carried. 5-1
AYES: Mayor Milne, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember
Blasdel, Councilmember Cotta, and Councilmember
Perales
NAYS: Mayor Pro Tem Grimm
ABSENT: Councilmember Harpster
Resolution No. 4660 - Health Insurance Interfund Loan
Ms. Garcia provided a brief report on the proposed interfund loan for the City's
Medical/Dental Fund.
Council, Ms. Garcia, Ms. Richa, Ms. Matzen, and Mr. Stewart discussed how the
deficit came about and how it will be brought whole.
Council requested that this item be moved to the October 20, 2025, Council
meeting for final action.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution No. 4653 - 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program Allocation and Annual Work Plan
Ms. Matson provided a brief overview of the proposed allocations.
Ms. Blasdel asked about the expenditures at the Pasco Specialty Kitchen (PSK).
She expressed concern about the PSK running at a deficit.
Mr. Rice explained the items for the $25,000 request for PSK.
Council and staff continued discussion on the proposed funding.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Grimm moved, seconded by Councilmember
Blasdel to move the $25,000 allocation from the PSK to Code Enforcement
Officers.
RESULT: Motion failed 3-3
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Grimm, Councilmember Blasdel, and
Councilmember Perales
NAYS: Mayor Milne, Councilmember Barajas, and
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Councilmember Cotta
ABSENT: Councilmember Harpster
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Grimm moved, seconded by Councilmember
Barajas to approve Resolution No. 4653, approving the 2026 Community
Development Block Grant Program Allocation and Work Plan.
RESULT: Motion carried. 4-2
AYES: Mayor Milne, Mayor Pro Tem Grimm, Councilmember
Barajas, and Councilmember Cotta
NAYS: Councilmember Blasdel and Councilmember Perales
ABSENT: Councilmember Harpster
Adjustment to Utility Rate and Connection Fee - Water and Sewer
Ms. Sigdel introduced Brooke Tacia, Project Manager with Bowman Consulting
Group and Maria Serra, City of Pasco Public Works Director who presented the
Utility Rates and Connection Fee Study.
Updated Traffic Study Requirements and Scoping Policy
Ms. Matson provided a brief update on the City's Traffic Study requirements and
the Scoping Policy.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Ms. Sigdel noted the addition of the City Manager Report included in the agenda
packet and will continue.
Ms. Blasdel expressed appreciation for the detail in the City Manager Report.
Mr. Perales announced Jayden William, Pasco High football player received the
SWX athlete of the month award for October 2025.
Ms. Sigdel announced a Pasco Police Officer promotion, as well as both Ms.
Serra and Ms. Ames will be representing the City of Pasco when they present at
upcoming conferences.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:39 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED on _______________________.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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October 20, 2025
David Milne, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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