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City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, August 16, 2021
City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Saul Martinez, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Saul
Martinez, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano.
Councilmembers absent: Ruben Alvarado.
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 August
2, 2021, and Special Meeting & Workshop held on August 9, 2021.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $4,747,563.04 ($2,406,539.10
in Check Nos. 243155-243383; $1,376,480.97 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
832764-832765, 832827-832835, 832840-832842, 832845, 832885;
$23,291.80 in Check Nos. 53689-53710; $941,241.17 in Electronic
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Transfer Nos. 30164003-30164559; $10.00 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
816).
To approve bad debt write-off for Utility Billing, Ambulance, Cemetery,
General Accounts, Miscellaneous Accounts, and Municipal Court (non-
criminal, criminal, and parking) accounts receivable in the total amount of
$214,674.37 and, of that amount, authorize $0.00 to be turned over for
collection.
Resolution -Amendment No. 2 to Interlocal Agreement with Port of
Pasco for Argent Road Project
To approve Resolution No.4086, authorizing the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 2 for the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Port of
Pasco (Port) relating to the Argent Road project.
Reapprove Resolution - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
for Utility Assistance Program &Agreement with Basin Disposal Inc.
To reapprove Resolution No. 4085, approving an agreement with the
Basin Disposal Inc. of Franklin County for the Utility Assistance Pragram
with American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Reappointment to the Tri-City Regional Hotel/Motel Commission
To confirm the reappointment of Monica Hammerberg (Hampton Inn &
Suites) to the Tri-City Regional Hotel/Motel Commission for a two-year
term commencing on September 1, 2021 and ending August 31, 2023.
(RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as read. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously by
Roll Call vote.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Simmons, Pasco resident, commented on the Benton Franklin Health
Department Meeting held recently and requested Council to promote
personal choice for each one to decide to vaccinate or not.
Mr. Dockstader, Desert Hills Realty owner and Franklin County resident,
expressed concern about the increase of another 50,000 people within
Pasco and the traffic impact associated with it. He recommended another
east-west roadway for moving traffic. He also recommended a new sewer
plant near the Pasco Airport. Lastly, he suggested that Clark Road
become a major arterial with an overpass over the railroad tracks.
Mr. Bauman, Franklin County resident, also commented on transportation
issues within Pasco and across the greater Tri-Cities area.
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REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mayor Martinez commented on the news media conference held on
Friday, August 13, 2021, regarding minimizing the spread of COVID-19
virus.
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas commented on a ribbon cutting event for the new
Costa Vida Restaurant located near Road 68, which was held earlier in
the day.
Ms. Roach also commented on a ribbon cutting event for a new business,
Merit Resource Services, which was held on Friday, August 13, 2021.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO
Public Hearing and Ordinance - Cox Family Land LLC Annexation
Mr. White requested that Council open and then continue the scheduled
public hearing to the next regular City Council meeting.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing for the Cox Family Land LLC
Annexation at 7:20 PM.
MOTION: Mayor Martinez moved to continue the scheduled public
hearing on the proposed annexation to the next regular City Council
meeting scheduled for September 7, 2021. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Ordinance - Broadmoor Properties LLC Rezone RT to C-1 (Z 2021-
006)
Mr. White provided a brief overview of the proposed rezone for
Broadmoor Properties.
Council and staff briefly discussed the proposed rezone.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4542,
rezoning the north 600 feet of Lots 4 & 5 of Record Survey No. 1932652
from RT to C-1, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr.
Maloney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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Ordinance - LFRE Fielding Midland Lane Rezone C-1 to R-4 (Z 2021-
007)
Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed rezone for LFRE
Fielding Midland Lane.
Mr. Serrano expressed concern about the proposed rezoning of this
property. Council and staff briefly discussed the proposed rezone, noting
that this was a quasi judicial action.
Mr. Ferguson asked Council if each Councilmember would disclose if they
had any communications with individuals regarding this matter and if they
felt they would need to recuse themselves from participating in the action
for the proposed rezone. Other than Mr. Serrano, no Councilmembers
had communications with anyone regarding this proposed rezone. Mr.
Serrano announced that he received some emails from a resident who
was opposed to the rezone due to the high density housing; however,
stated that it did not influence his ability to vote on this matter.
Mr. Fielding, owner of property, was requesting the two (2) rezones for
this property and another property detailed in the following agenda report.
Mr. Fielding stated that there is a need for high-density housing for those
individuals that have limited income to purchase a residence. He noted
the plans to meet the City's requirements to mitigate any negative impacts
related to high-density housing within the surrounding area.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4543,
rezoning Lots 12, 13, and 14 of Binding Site Plan 2002-005 from C-1 to
R-4, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Roach
seconded. Motion carried 5 to 1. Mr. Serrano opposed the motion.
Ordinance - LFRE Fielding Road 92 Rezone C-1 to R-4 (Z 2021-008)
Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed rezone for LFRE
Fielding Midland Lane.
Mr. Ferguson asked Council if any Councilmembers had contact with
anyone regarding this quasi judicial issue. Mr. Serrano stated that he had
a brief communication with an individual; however, he did not believe it
would impair his judgement and could be fair and impartial.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4544,
rezoning Lot 22, Cole's Estates; in the NW 1/4 of Section 8, Township 9
North, Range 29 East, Willamette Meridian, Pasco, Franklin County,
Washington, from C-1 to R-4 and further, authorize publication by
summary only. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried by 5-1. Mr. Serrano
opposed the motion.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Danilyuk Short Plat Sewer Service Requirement Appeal (APPL 2021-
001) Continued from July 19, 2021 Council Meeting
The appeal hearing for the Danilyuk Short Plat sewer service requirement
was continued and Mr. White provided an update to Council noting the
possibility of connecting the City sewer system through the City's property
where the new Fire Station is earmarked to be built on Road 100. This
would shorten the sewer connection to the appellant's property, also
noting that if the sewer was extended through the City's property, the
appellants would still need to secure a short easement through some
privately owned property to connect with their property. Mr. White stated
that if Council denied the sewer waiver appeal at this time, then staff
would return with a Resolution detailing the findings of Council's denial.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the issue and at the
conclusion of the discussion, Council agreed to continue the appeal to the
September 20 Council meeting to allow time for the appellants an
opportunity to obtain an easement with the private property owner for their
specific property and time for staff to prepare action for budget authority
to extend sewer on the City's property to the appellants property and
future sewer connections along Road 96.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to continue the the Short Plat
sewer waiver appeal to the September 20, 2021 Council Meeting. Mr.
Maloney Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mr. Zabell asked Finance Director Sigdel to provide an update with the
American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funding update and Ms. Sigdel
reported on the current funding programs using the ARPA funding.
Mr. Zabell noted that Franklin County received an appeal for the City's
Urban Growth Area and Mr. Ferguson provided a brief update regarding
the status of the appeal and provided some key upcoming dates for the
appeal.
Mr. Maloney asked staff for a status of the deferred fines and fees
information he requested some time ago. He also commented on the
concern, voiced during the Public Comment period, regarding traffic
issues as the population growth occurs and asked that staff present an
overview of the City's the long term plan related to the future growth and
how the City will address the traffic impact mitigation.
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Mr. Zabell noted that the Traffic System Master Plan, which is part of the
City's Comprehensive Plan, will be coming forward to Council in late
September or early October 2021.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this� day of , 20ZI.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Saul Martinez, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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