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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026.05.18 Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, May 18, 2026 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, Mark Figueroa, Leo Perales, Joe Cotta, Calixto Hernandez, and Abel Campos Councilmembers attending remotely: Councilmembers absent: Charles Grimm Staff present: Harold Stewart, City Manager; Richa Sigdel, Deputy City Manager; Kevin Crowley, Fire Chief; Kevin Hebdon, Finance Director; Daniel Kenny, City Attorney; Haylie Matson, Community & Economic Development Director; Brent Cook, Interim Police Chief; Maria Serra, Public Works Director; and Krystle Shanks, Deputy City Clerk The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Meeting Minutes for April 27th and May 4th, 2026 To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Workshop Meeting held on April 27, 2026 and Regular Meeting held on May 4, 2026. Bills and Communications - Approving Claims in the Total Amount of $4,031,249.71 To approve claims in the total amount of $4,031,249.71 ($1,658,239.98 in Check Nos. 278032 - 278319; $1,027,523.62 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 852961 - 853206, 853215, 853220 - 853224, 853231 - 853237, 853239 - 853242, 853244 - 853247; $9,093.38 in Check Nos. 55228 - 55233; $1,336,392.73 in Electronic Page 1 of 7 Transfer Nos. 30242070 - 30242733). Request to Support Flyby by Canadian Armed Forces Aircraft for Tri- City Water Follies Airshow 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. Ordinance No. 4838 – Budget Amendment for Aquatics Center Operational Expenses Biennial 2025-2026 the amending Budget No. Ordinance adopt To 4838, (Ordinance No. 4749) by providing supplement thereto; to provide additional appropriation in the City's Aquatic Center Fund and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ordinance No. 4839 - Amending PMC Section 10.35.030 Speed Limits in Certain Zones Municipal Pasco amending 4839, adopt Ordinance To Code No. Section 10.35.030 "Speed Limits in Certain Zones", to establish new 35 MPH speed limit on Sandifur Pkwy between Broadmoor Blvd to Road 108 and Road 108 between Harris Road to Burns Road and, further, authorize publication by summary only. *Resolution No. 4743 - Amendment to an Interlocal Agreement between the Washington State Department of Corrections and the City of Pasco Police Department To approve Resolution No. 4743, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State Department of Corrections. *Resolution No. 4744 - Project Acceptance of the Lewis Street Overpass Project To approve Resolution No. 4744, accepting work performed by Cascade Bridge, LLC of Vancouver, WA, under contract for the Lewis Street Overpass Project. *Resolution No. 4745 - Acceptance of Work for Sylvester Street Safety Improvements To approve Resolution No. 4745, accepting work performed by Granite Construction Company of Yakima, WA, under contract for the Sylvester Street Safety Improvements project. *Resolution No. 4746 - Modification to Approved Lease Agreement with INATAI Foundation for Use of City Facilities for Storage To approve Resolution No. 4746, to authorize the City Manager to execute a 28- month lease agreement between INATAI Foundation and the City of Pasco for Page 2 of 7 storage space at 403 W. Lewis St. Pasco, WA. Councilmember Figueroa noted that “INATAI Foundation” was misspelled in the agenda packet. The correction has been made in the minutes. MOTION: Councilmember Perales moved, seconded by Councilmember Cotta to move the item, "Resolution No. 4742 and Ordinance No. 4840 - Awarding Bid No. 22342 for Irrigation System Expansion Project to Rotschy, Inc of Vancouver, WA and Adjusting Capital Budget," from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion. RESULT: Motion carried 6-0 AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Figueroa, Councilmember Perales, Councilmember Cotta, Councilmember Hernandez, and Councilmember Campos ABSENT: Mayor Grimm MOTION: Councilmember Perales moved, seconded by Councilmember Cotta to approve the Amended Consent Agenda as read by Roll Call vote. RESULT: Motion carried 6-0 AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Figueroa, Councilmember Perales, Councilmember Cotta, Councilmember Hernandez, and Councilmember Campos ABSENT: Mayor Grimm PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Public Works Week Proclamation Mayor Pro Tem Milne read the "Public Works Week - May 17th to 23rd" proclamation and present the proclamation to Public Works staff, led by Deputy Director Mary Heather Ames. Emergency Medical Services Week Proclamation Mayor Pro Tem Milne read and present the proclamation proclaiming May 17-23, 2026 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Pasco, Washington to Fire Chief Kevin Crowley and guests. Older Americans Month Proclamation Mayor Pro Tem Milne read and present the proclamation proclaiming May 2026 as "Older Americans Month" in Pasco, Washington to Jamilynn Lewis and guests. PUBLIC COMMENTS Page 3 of 7 Veronica Ramirez, Downtown business owner, raised concerns regarding the administration of the Cinco de Mayo event in downtown Pasco. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Councilmember Cotta reported attending an elected officials tour of the Hanford Site and receiving updates on cleanup efforts, environmental protection, and waste treatment operations. Councilmember Perales reported participating in a Big Cross volunteer event and clarified that local elected officials had generally not received formal invitations to the Columbia Valley Recovery Center opening, with future outreach expected to improve. Councilmember Figueroa reported meeting with a soccer academy interested in regional youth a at panelist leadership as participating and expansion a conference. Mayor Pro Tem Milne reported attending the Old Dominion Freight Lines ribbon cutting and recognized Mayor Grimm’s attendance at the Hayden Homes grand opening. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO Public Hearing - 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Ms. Serra introduced Andrey Avetisyan, Engineering Manager, who presented the annual update to the Transportation Improvement Program, including completed projects, funding and schedule updates, public outreach results, and proposed additions driven largely by the recently adopted safety action plan. Staff reviewed project prioritization methodology and discussed funding readiness, available grants, staffing capacity, and project sequencing. Mayor Pro Tem Milne opened the public hearing and called for public comments three (3) times. No one came forward to speak, therefore the public hearing was closed. Staff indicated the final program would return for adoption prior to the statutory deadline. Public Hearing & Ordinance No. 4841 - Special Event Code and Downtown Update Ms. Matson presented amendments to modernize and simplify the City’s special event classifications, permitting process. Updates included clearer event Page 4 of 7 streamlined applications, and revised internal review procedures intended to improve customer service and processing efficiency. Mayor Pro Tem Milne opened the public hearing and called for public comments three (3) times. No one came forward to speak, therefore the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Councilmember Perales moved, seconded by Councilmember Cotta To adopt Ordinance No. 4841, amending Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations to Implement the Pasco Downtown Master Plan by expanding opportunities for community events and sales throughout the City; providing for severability and establishing an effective date. RESULT: Motion carried 6-0 AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Figueroa, Councilmember Perales, Councilmember Cotta, Councilmember Hernandez, and Councilmember Campos ABSENT: Mayor Grimm ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS *Ordinance No. 4842 – Amending the 2025–2026 Biennial Operating Budget to Support Temporary Code Enforcement for Street Vendor Compliance Ms. Matson presented an ordinance to amend the 2025–2026 biennial operating budget to support temporary code enforcement services addressing compliance concerns related to unpermitted street vendors. Staff explained the request followed prior Council discussion and responded to increased vendor activity and enforcement demands. Staff presented two implementation scenarios consisting of either one or two temporary code enforcement positions at varying service levels and costs. Staff noted temporary enforcement had been utilized previously at a smaller scale and the proposal would provide additional support during periods of increased activity. Council discussed whether funding should remain focused on vendor compliance or be expanded to support broader citywide code enforcement efforts. Discussion included staffing capacity, operational effectiveness, prioritization, and long-term enforcement needs. Staff advised the department could operationally expand enforcement responsibilities but would require direction on priorities and noted broader responsibilities could reduce focus on vendor enforcement. City Attorney Daniel Kenny advised that the ordinance as drafted referenced the vendor code compliance initiative within the recitals and purpose language. He explained that if Council wished to expand the temporary positions to broader code enforcement activities, the motion should include revised language to reflect general code compliance and the ordinance could be updated accordingly prior to Page 5 of 7 execution and publication. MOTION: Councilmember Perales moved, seconded by Councilmember Campos to approve ordinance number 4842 amending the 2025–2026 biennial operating a providing by 4842 by ordinance adopted budget number supplement thereto providing additional appropriation in the city's general fund providing date further and effective severability establishing and for an authorized publication by summary only and also in conjunction with what was discussed. RESULT: Motion carried 6-0 AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Figueroa, Councilmember Perales, Councilmember Cotta, Councilmember Hernandez, and Councilmember Campos ABSENT: Mayor Grimm Resolution No. 4742 and Ordinance No. 4840 - Awarding Bid No. 22342 for Irrigation System Expansion Project to Rotschy, Inc of Vancouver, WA and Adjusting Capital Budget Council returned to consideration of the irrigation expansion project after removing it from the consent agenda. Ms. acquisition, utility anticipated land discussed project funding, Serra expansion, and the relationship between future development connections and long-term financial sustainability of the irrigation system. Staff clarified the City’s authority to require utility connections within designated service areas. Council discussed implementation and funding assumptions prior to proceeding with action. MOTION: Councilmember Perales moved, seconded by Councilmember 22342 No. Bid Awarding 4742, for Resolution approve To Campos No. Irrigation System Expansion Project to Rotschy, Inc of Vancouver, WA and to approve Capital Biennial 2025-2026 the 4840, No. Ordinance Amending Projects Budget (Ordinance No. 4750), by Providing Supplement Thereto; to Provide Additional Appropriation in the City's Irrigation Utility Capital Budget Providing for Severability and Establishing an Effective Date. RESULT: Motion carried 6-0 AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Milne, Councilmember Figueroa, Councilmember Perales, Councilmember Cotta, Councilmember Hernandez, and Councilmember Campos ABSENT: Mayor Grimm MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION Ms. Sigdel announced that Pasco Police Officer Adam Wright would be recognized Page 6 of 7 with the John Goldsbury Award on May 20 for professionalism, dedication, and service to both the community and the Police Department. She also announced the upcoming Memorial Day Commemoration Event at City View Cemetery and reminded Council that the following Council meeting would be held on Tuesday due to the holiday schedule. Councilmember Perales revisited discussion regarding the Columbia Valley Recovery Center and shared information received from representatives clarifying that local elected officials had generally not received formal invitations to the facility opening. Councilmember Perales suggested drafting a letter of support from the City Council to the Franklin County Commissioners expressing support for the Recovery Center and its services. Councilmembers indicated support for pursuing the letter ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 PM. PASSED and APPROVED on June 1, 2026. APPROVED: ATTEST: Charles Grimm, Mayor Krystle Shanks, Deputy City Clerk Page 7 of 7