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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 20, 2018
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney,
Saul Martinez, David Milne, Pete Serrano, and Matt Watkins.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Eric Ferguson, Acting City Attorney;
Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Richa Sigdel,
Finance Director; Dan Dotta, Interim Administrative & Community Services
Director; Ken Roske, Deputy Police Chief and Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Mary
Heather Ames, Sr. Civil Engineer and Michael Morales, Economic
Development Program Manager.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
To approve the Minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting dated
February 05, 2018.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $1,978,925.20 ($1,180,645.53 in
Check Nos. 220570-220836; $98,091.54 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 819677,
819742-819744, 819746-819747; $28,133.21 in Check Nos. 51412-51436;
$670,294.99 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30116821-30117300; $1,759.93 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 450-452).
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
$247,499.68 and, of that amount, authorize $158,657.36 to be turned over for
collection.
Final Plat: Chiawana Heights (MF#FP2017-012)
To approve the Final Plat for Chiawana Heights.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
--- Felix Vargas, 900 Rd 64 -discussed school safety and gun violence.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Maloney reported that he and Mr. Milne attended the TRIDEC Economic
Outlook session last Thursday. One of the takeaways was that the Tri Cities
economy has become a lot more diversified.
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Mr. Alvarado reported he attended the Greater Columbia Accountable
Community of Health meeting, noting he is learning a lot about healthcare.
Also, attended the State Auditor Exit Conference at which the City received
positive reviews.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Purchasing Authority
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4379, amending
Chapter 3.85 "Purchasing" of the Pasco Municipal Code, directing the City
Manager to prepare a Comprehensive Purchasing Policy and Providing for
Reporting and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Serrano
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance modifying PMC 5.04.170 "Business License and Regulations -
Exemptions"
Council and staff discussed the proposed ordinance.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4380 amending the
section of Business License and Regulations - Exemptions, Section 5.04.170 of
the Pasco Municipal Code; and, further, authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Inclusivity Commission
Council and staff discussed.
Citizen testimony:
• Mr. Jeffrey Robinson - Thanked the Council for establishing this
commission.
• Mr. John Trumbo, Kennewick - Encouraged the Council to exercise
wisdom and consider if this is Council's role.
• Mr. Felix Vargas, 900 Road 64 - In favor of the commission.
• Ms. Uby Creek, Kennewick - A member of the Diversity Commission
in Kennewick. Thankful you are considering something like this.
• Mr. Hoffmann, 526 N. 8th - Asked the Council whether all groups will
be included on the commission
• Mr. Brad Peck, 200 N. Rd 44 - Spoke of the law of unintended
consequences and that this must be 360 degrees inclusive of all views
otherwise it could lead to more division.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3820, establishing
an Inclusivity Commission. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried by
unanimous Roll Call vote.
Councilmember Use of Social Media
Council and staff discussed.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3921, adopting the
City Councilmember Social Media Policy. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
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Professional Services Agreement with JUB Engineers for Lewis Street
Overpass,No. 13007
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Professional Services
Agreement for the design services of the Lewis Street Overpass project, and
further, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Council Communications and Phones
Council and staff discussed. Council wanted staff to look into offering an
alternative phone number to Council members. Mr. Zabell would be emailing
information to Council.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell discussed:
• At State Auditor's Accountability Audit Meeting we received no
findings.
• The Downtown Pasco Specialty Kitchen received new awnings to go
with the new façade.
• The Mother and Son Dance was a big success; the new classroom was
used for the first time for this event.
• The State Legislative Agenda will be discussed by Dale Learn and Paul
Hoover, with Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, at the March 26th
Workshop Meeting.
Mr. Serrano thanked the 1st Responders present in the audience.
Mr. Martinez commented on collaboration with the school district to ensure our
kids safety.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor Daniela Erickson, City Clerk
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