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City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, June 7, 2021
City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
CALL TO ORDER
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The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Saul Martinez, Mayor,
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig
Maloney, Saul Martinez, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City
Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Eric Ferguson,
City Attorney; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Zach Ratkai, Administrative &
Community Services Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; Richa Sigdel,
Finance Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development
Director; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and Debby Barham, City
Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Meeting Minutes
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting held on May
17, 2021, Workshop held on May 24, 2021 and Special Workshop held
on June 2, 2021.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $6,186,168.04 ($4,108,580.54
in Check Nos. 241823-242145; $1,196,804.53 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
831838-831875, 831880-831908, 831915-831973, 831977-832002,
832012-832018, 832110-832114, 832154-832157, 832168-832175;
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$8,176.60 in Check Nos. 53594-53601; $868,629.15 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 30161377-30161888; $3,977.22 in Electronic Transfer
Nos. 791,797).
Ordinance - Completion of the 2018-2038 Pasco Comprehensive
Plan and Development Regulations per RCW 36.70A.130(4)(d)
To adopt Ordinance No. 4537,
Comprehensive Plan and Future
provisions of RCW Chapter 36.70.A.
adopting the 2018-2038 Pasco
Land Use Map pursuant to the
Ordinance - Budget Adjustment for Grimmway Wastewater
Connection to Columbia East Lift Station and to the Process Water
Reuse Facility (PWRF)
To adopt Ordinance No. 4538, amending the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget
(Ordinance No. 4503) of the City of Pasco, Washington, by providing
supplement thereto; to provide additional appropriation in the City's
Economic Development Fund for the Construction of the Grimmway
Industrial Sewer Connection to the Columbia East Lift Station and to the
Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF), and further, authorize publication
by summary only.
Resolution - Professional Services Agreement with Murraysmith for
Design Services for Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
Improvements Phase 2
To approve Resolution No. 4065, authorizing execution of the
Professional Services Agreement (PSA) by the City Manager with
Murraysmith for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Improvements
Phase 2 project.
Resolution - Addendum No. 2 to Metro Drug Task Force Interlocal
Agreement
To approve Resolution No. 4066, authorizing the City Manager to execute
Addendum No. 2 to the 2017 Interlocal Agreement between the
participating jurisdictions and the City of Pasco for involvement in the Tri -
Cities Metro Dug Task Force.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as read. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously by
Roll Call vote.
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VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS
Jeffrey Robinson, Pasco resident, commented on Mayor Martinez's
decision not to run for Council in the upcoming election. He also
expressed support for the proposed Resolution "Against Bias -Based
Hate" and expressed love for the City of Pasco.
Leo Morales, downtown Pasco business owner, expressed concern
regarding the several code enforcement complaints submitted to the City
he stated came from one individual regarding his business, Havana Cafe
and stated that his restaurant was currently closed.
Tyson and Tiffany Fellman, business ownemof Rainbow River Childcare
Center, located in unincorporated Franklin County, stated that they
requested to be connected to City sewer, which would allow their
business to expand approximately two years ago. They learned recently,
through a letter, that the preconstruction of the childcare center's facility
expansion was was delayed due to a requirement for right-of-way
improvements (sidewalks). They asked that the sewer be connected now
and they would add a sidewalk along Argent Road during the construction
of the building.
Jose Iniguez, downtown Pasco business owner of Hydrotonix Water and
Downtown Pasco Development Authority (DPDA) representative,
commented on the business owners in the downtown area of Pasco and
their hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. He asked that the City
staff remember that those business owners have placed their life savings
into their businesses when discussing code enforcement issues.
Jake Dorsey, Pasco resident, commented on Councilmember Serrano
and requested that Mr. Serrano stop his call to action in the recall of
Governor Inslee and instead concentrate on the business of City of Pasco
only.
Mr. Serrano stated that Mr. Dorsey had contacted him earlier in the day
and Mr. Serrano was aware of what Mr. Dorsey was going to say during
the public comment portion of the meeting.
Lucia Gonzalez, downtown Pasco business owner of Tipsey Tavern,
stated that she had submitted an application for a permit to make
improvements to the tavern and was still waiting for approval from the
City. She requested help to build her business and make it more than just
a bar.
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Gabriel Portugal, DPDA Board Chair, commented on the current issues
with the downtown businesses and asked for a process from the City to
help those business owners.
Mayor Martinez stated that Council, City staff and DPDA staff need to
work together to assist the downtown businesses to ensure that the
owners receive the assistance they need to comply with the required
building codes.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Ms. Roach commented on a meeting that she, Mr. Maloney and Mayor
Pro Tem Barajas attended regarding the redistricting within Franklin
County on Saturday, June 5, 2021.
Mr. Maloney also commented on the redistricting meeting.
Mr. Serrano stated that he and Mayor Martinez attended a ribbon cutting
event for West Pasco Pharmacy on Saturday, June 5, 2021.
Mr. Alvarado attended the annual entrance meeting with Washington
State Auditors. He also announced that attended a meeting with the
Benton County and Franklin County commissioners.
Mayor Martinez commented on the Lewis Street Overpass
groundbreaking event held Friday, June 4, 2021. He expressed thanks to
City staff for their efforts in making the event a success. He also
commented on the ribbon cutting event at West Pasco Pharmacy.
General Fund Monthly Report - April 2021
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report related to the City's General Fund.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO
Public Hearing and Ordinance - Tverdokhleb Street Vacation:
Portion of Road 97
Mr. White provided a brief history the proposed vacation of a portion of
Road 97.
Mayor Martinez asked about the gifting funds to the public as it related to
the waiving of fees of the in part or whole if certain conditions were met.
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Mr. Ferguson responded to the question and stated that there are specific
requirements to allow for the waiver of fees and that they must be followed
if Council were to consider a waiver.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to continue the public hearing
to the July 6, 2021, Council Meeting. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Public Meeting for Cox Family Land LLC Annexation and Resolution
for Notice of Intent to Annex
Mr. White explained the process for annexation of this property and stated
this was a opportunity to hold a public meeting regarding the proposed
annexation.
Mayor Martinez offered anyone from the public to comment on the
proposed annexation and no one came forward to speak.
Council and staff held a brief question and answer period.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved the City Council approve
Resolution No. 4067, accepting a notice of intent to commence
annexation proceedings for the Cox Family Land LLC annexation,
providing a determination on the boundary to be annexed, and whether
simultaneous zoning and the assumption of bonded indebtedness will be
required. Mr. Maloney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution - Against Bias Based Hate
Mr. Zabell explained that staff and the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
Commission has finalized the proposed resolution for "against bias based
hate" and it was ready for Council to review, amend if needed, and
approve.
Council discussion regarding possible update within the resolution
ensued. Mr. Serrano commented on Section 5 of the proposed resolution
and recommended it be shortened to "we stand for unity and cohesion"
and remove all of the bulleted items below that text.
Ms. Roach, Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, Mr. Alvarado, Mr. Maloney and Mr.
Milne prefered to keep all of the text.
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Mr. Maloney read an email from Mr. Davis, Executive Director with the
Franklin County Historical Society expressing support for the proposed
resolution.
Council discussion continued with the possibility of other changes to the
resolution.
Audience members including Jeffrey Robinson, Kim Lehrman and Alexia
Estrada expressed support of the proposed resolution.
Mr. Maloney moved to approve an amended Resolution No. 4064,
furthering Pasco as an inclusive and welcoming community whose
leaders are committed to stand up to bias based hate and commit to
supporting and initiating measures to promote community cohesion for
Pasco community members with the amendment to the eighth (8th)
Whereas by adding "and other marginalized communities" to read as
follows:
"WHEREAS, locally, there exists a history involving
discrimination toward Asians, African Americans, Hispanics,
other communities of color, and other marginalized
communities starting with the segregation of Chinese rail
workers to east of the railroad in the late 1880s, such that the
people and governments of Pasco and the Tri -Cities region, to
this day, continue to work together to correct and overcome;"
Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mr. Zabell announced that Franklin County Commissioners recently
approved Alternative No. 3 of the City pf Pasco's Comprehensive Plan
and then turned it over to Mr. White who provided the details of the
approval.
Mr. Zabell stated the Association of Washington Cities' (AWC) annual
meeting was scheduled for June 28, 2021 and asked those
Councilmembers who plan on attending provide a confirmation him by
June 21.
Mr. Zabell commented on the Washington State delegates who attended
the Lewis Street Overpass groundbreaking and expressed appreciated to
those delegates for their assistance with initiating this project forward,
which allowed the City to break ground a year early.
BREAK:
Mayor Martinez announced a 10 -minute break at 8:16 PM.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
To consider acquisition of real estate per RCW 42.30.110 (b) and to
establish the sales price or lease amount of real estate per RCW
42.30.110 (c) (25 minutes)
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:26 PM for approximately
25 minutes to consider acquisition of real estate per RCW 42.30.110 (b)
and to establish the sales price or lease amount of real estate per RCW
42.30.110 (c) with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and the City
Attorney.
Mayor Martinez called the meeting back to order at 8:38 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:38 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this ZI day of
APPROVED:
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Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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