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City Council Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Tuesday, September 7, 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: 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 August
16, 2021 and Workshop held on August 23, 2021.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $6,696,281.15 ($3,685,149.31
in Check Nos. 243384-243737; $1,171,150.61 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
832707-832711, 832720-832762, 832766-832824, 832836-832839,
832846-832884, 832887-833026, 833069-833072; $32,568.42 in Check
Nos. 53711-53741; $1,807,286.53 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30164560-
30165691; $126.28 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 817).
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Ordinance - Budget Adjustment for COVID-19 Activity Grants
To adopt Ordinance No. 4545, amending the 2021-2022 Biennial
Operation Budget of the City of Pasco, Washington by providing
supplement thereto; to provide additional appropriation in the City's
General Fund and Ambulance Fund for COVID-19 related activity, and
further, authorize publication by summary only.
2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Work
Plan and Allocations (MF#BGAP 2021-003)
To approve Resolution No. 4087, approving the Program Year 2022
Community Development Block Grant Allocations and Annual Work Plan.
2022 HOME Annual Work Plan and Allocation (MF# BGAP 2021-004)
To approve Resolution No. 4088, approving the Federal 2022 HOME
Annual Work Plan and Allocation.
Resolution - Change Order No. 2 to Columbia East Force Main
Project
To approve Resolution No. 4089, authorizing the City Manager to execute
Change Order No. 2 to the construction contract with DW Excavating, Inc.
for the Columbia East Force Main project; contingent upon change order
approval by our funding partner, the U.S. Economic Development
Administration.
Downtown Pasco Development Authority Board Appointment
To confirm the Mayor's appointment of Thomas Granbois to Position No.
1 on the Downtown Pasco Development Authority Board, with the term
effective September 7, 2021 to December 20, 2023.
Pasco Public Facilities District Board Reappointment
To confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Spencer Jilek to the Pasco
Public Facilities District Board to Position No. 3 with a term expiring on
July 14, 2025.
(RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as read. Mr. Alvarado seconded. The motion carried by
unanimous Roll Call Vote.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Leo Morales, Pasco downtown business owner, expressed concern
about updating the inside of buildings located in the downtown area to
correct code infractions as the City has the funding to update Peanuts
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Park in the downtown area. He asked Council to come up with a plan to
update the inside of the buildings.
Ms. Haley Harris, Pasco resident, expressed concern about the traffic on
Burns Road, specifically related protecting the safety of children walking
to and from school and crossing Burns Road.
Mr. Tim Harris, Pasco resident, also expressed concern about the traffic
on Burns Road and the safety of children walking to and from school.
Ms.Amy Phillips, Pasco resident, also expressed concern about the traffic
on Burns Road and the safety of children walking to and from school.
Mr. Carl Holder, Pasco business and property owner, commented on the
drain to the boat basin which has been plugged for many years and he
asked if it could be cleared.
Mr. Jose Iniguez, downtown Pasco business owner, commented on the
issue of the homeless loitering in front of his business. He also expressed
appreciation about Mayor Martinez's comments regarding COVID-19
vaccinations.
Ms. �ucia Gonzales, Pasco downtown business owner, asked for help
with updating her building to meet the Zoning and (International) Building
Codes. She asked if there were any loans or grants available to update
the buildings in the downtown area.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES ANDlOR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mayor Martinez expressed thanks to Mayor Pro Tem Barajas and
Councilmember Maloney for reviewing the application packets and
interviewing the candidates for the Downtown Pasco Development
Authority with him. He noted that all of the candidates interviewed were
outstanding.
Ms. Roach stated that she will be participating in the Visit Tri-Cities
strategic planning session scheduled for Wednesday, September 8,
2021.
General Fund Monthly Report -July 2021
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief overview of the July 2021 General Fund
report.
Mr. Maloney asked when ARPA's Life and Safety Assistance for the
downtown businesses would be ready for Council to review and discuss
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and Ms. Sigdel stated that staff is still working out the details of the
program and hopefully will be brought before Council for discussion and
action within the next month.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO
Continued Public Hearing and Ordinance - Cox Family Land LLC
Annexation (ANX 2021-001)
Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed annexation, noting that
if it is approved by Council a zoning determination would need to be
approved by Council as well and was scheduled for action later in this
agenda packet.
Mayor Martinez opened the continued the Public Hearing, from the
August 16th Council Meeting, to consider the proposed Cox Family Land
LLC Annexation.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor
Martinez declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:46 PM.
Mr. Ferguson noted that the original resolution mentioned bonded
indebtedness; that was no longer the case and the proposed ordinance
reflects that change.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4546,
relating to annexation and annexing certain real property to the City of
Pasco, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Roach
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing - Ordinance for Street Vacation: Portion of Rainier
Ave. - Big Apple Travel Stop (VAC 2021-002)
Mr. White explained the purpose of the proposed vacation of a portion of
Rainier Avenue for a future travel stop facility.
Mayor Martinez declared the Public Hearing open to consider the
proposed street vacation of a portion of Rainier Avenue at 7:49 PM.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor
Martinez declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:50 PM.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No.4547,
vacating a portion of Rainier Avenue, and further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Maloney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCES AND RESaLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Ordinance - Cox Family Land LLC Zoning Determination (ZD 2021-
001)
Mayor Martinez announced that the Cox Family Land LLC 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.
Mr. White provided a brief report on the proposed zoning determination
for the property just annexed into the City of Pasco.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4548,
assigning I-1 zoning to the Cox Family Land LLC annexation area as
recommended by the Hearing Examiner, and further, authorize
publication by summary only. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Ordinance - PMC Addition -Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WAN)
Police Chief Roske provided a brief report on the proposed allowance of
"Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATV) to operate on City streets.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4549,
creating a new Chapter 10.100 "Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles" within the
Pasco Municipal Code and, further, authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Columbia Riverwalk Apartments properties R-3 and I-1
to R-4 (Z 2021-009)
Mayor Martinez announced that the Columbia Riverwalk Apartments
properties rezoning request 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
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the public were seeking to disqualify a member of Council from
participating in the proceedings. No one came forward.
Mr. White provided an overview of the proposed rezoning of property for
the Columbia Riverwalk Apartments.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4550,
rezoning Lots 1 through 6 of Short Plat 2020-29, records of Franklin
County, Washington from R-3 and I-1 to R-4. Mr. Maloney seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Bedford Street Duplex C-1 to R-4 (Z 2021-010)
Mayor Martinez announced that the Bedford Street Duplex property
rezone request 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 contlicts or appearance af 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.
Mr. White provided an overview of the proposed rezoning of property for
the Bedford Street Duplex.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4551,
rezoning Lots 4 through 7 of Binding Site Plan 2002-05, records of
Franklin County, Washington; from C-1 to R-4. Mr. Alvarado seconded.
Motion carried 6 to 1. Opposed - Councilmember Serano.
Resolution -Sun Willows Golf Course Ground Lease with CourseCo
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief update regarding the proposed lease
agreement with CourseCo for the management and operation of the Sun
Willows Golf Course.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No.
4090, approving the lease agreement with Sun Willows Pasco Golf LLC,
for the professional management and operation of Sun Willows Golf
Course. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution - Interlocal Agreement for the Quad-City Stormwater
Grant Application
Mr. Worley explained the purpose of the proposed Interlocal Agreement
is share the cost of preparing a stormwater grant application through the
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Quad-City group consisting of the Cities of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland
and West Richland.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No.
4091, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement
between the Cities of Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, and West Richland
for the administration and funding of the Quad-City Stormwater
Effectiveness Study and Water Quality Stormwater Grant application. Mr.
Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mr. Zabell stated that there was a need for an Executive Session to
discuss potential litigation with Council and legal counsel. He also
announced that staff received communications from the Washington
State Redistricting Commission and suggested that a Council
subcommittee review the materials prior to it being brought forward to the
full Council.
Mr. Maloney recommended that a Council subcommittee was an effective
way to work through the tasks.
Mayor Martinez asked the previous subcommittee including
Councilmembers Maloney and Roach and Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, if they
were able to participate in the initial review of the redistricting and they
agreed to it. The subcommittee will bring the recommendations to Council
at the first meeting in October after the subcommittee meets in mid-
September.
Mayor Martinez announced that there will be Corvettes in town this
weekend.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:25 PM for 20 minutes to
discuss with legal counsel about current or potential litigation, per RCW
42.30.110(1)(i), with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and the City
Attorney.
Mayor Martinez called the meeting back to order at 8:46 PM.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:46 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this `� day of �Q,�� , 20�.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Saul Martinez, ayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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