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REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
JULY 16, 2018
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney,
Saul Martinez, David Milne, Pete Serrano, and Matt Watkins.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager;
Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; Rick White,
Community & Economic Development Director; Richa Sigdel, Finance
Director; Dan Dotta, Interim Administrative & Community Services Director;
Bob Metzger, Police Chief; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Michael Morales, Deputy
Community & Economic Development Director; Ken Roske, Deputy Police
Chief and Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Manager.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council dated July 2, 2018.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $1,921,582.79 ($941,836.38 in Check
Nos. 223271-223545; $145,162.13 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 821393,
821454-821455, 821486, 821536; $50,285.15 in Check Nos. 51859-51934;
$778,054.50 in Electronic Transfer Nos.30122404-30122947; $6,244.63 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 496-501 ).
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
$253,007.96 and, of that amount, authorize $176,122.97 to be turned over for
collection.
Interlocal Agreement for School Resource Officer Services
To approve the Interagency Agreement with the Pasco School District for
police resource officers services for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years and,
further, authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
COPS Hiring Program
To approve the acceptance of the 2017 COPS Hiring Program Award in the
amount of $500,000 and authorize the city manager to sign the agreement.
Special Permit Appeal: Mor-Stor Mini Storage Expansion in a C-1 Zone
(MF# APPL 2018-002)
To set 7:00 p.m., August 20, 2018, as the time and date for a closed record
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hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission recommendation
filed under Master File# APPL 2018-002.
Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Approved by unanimous Roll Call vote.
VISITORS -OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
•Mark Christianson, 410 S. Meadow St. -Preciousness of time.
•Rick Rios, 101 Heron Rd. -Does not support campaign by Latino Civic
Alliance against Police Chief Metzger, excellent policing and
community engagement.
•Gabriel Munoz -Eastern Washington Vice-Chair Latino Civic Alliance
-speaking for those dismissed and ignored.
•Dora Murfin -comments regarding Border Patrol Training.
•Columbia Basin Student -Petition that was signed by twenty-seven
students and names withheld in regard to Border Patrol matter.
•Unidentified Citizen -Speaking for those who are not heard.
•Guadalupe Sanchez, Yakima, WA -Comments regarding history
repeating itself.
•Chris Mortensen -Local 1433 -Proud to work in a diverse community
and serve. Supports the training and thanked Chief Metzger.
•Jean Reichman -Pasco resident -agrees with Felix Vargas and supports
the chief and local Latino community. Would not be good for Pasco to
fire the chief.
•Ravine Jimenez -30 year resident -thanked the Latino Civic Alliance
for bringing this to light. Plenty of interpreters who could have
provided the training.
•Peter Rieke -new member of Inclusivity Commission. "Bring concerns
to us".
•Russell Glatt -comments regarding red light camera issue. Is against
the implementation. Would prefer to see more FTE police positions.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
•Mr. Alvarado attended the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments
Meeting. DOT gave a presentation stating that they will be changing
the way they are approving projects.
•Mr. Milne attended Sundown in Tri-town and it was a great event.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Ordinance Modifying PMC 10.56 "Parking -Streets Restricted"
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4390, amending
Chapter 10.56, Section 10.56.080 Schedule III -Parking Prohibited at All
Times on Certain Streets, of the Pasco Municipal Code. Mr. Alvarado
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF, Local 1433
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Collective
Bargaining Agreement with the IAFF Local #1433, for the years 2018-2020 and,
further, authorize the City Manager to exectue the agreement. Mr. Serrano
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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Collective Bargaining Agreement with Pasco Police Officers Assoc. (PPOA)
-Non-Uniform
MOTION: Mr. Maloney move to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement
with the PPOA Non-Uniform Unit, for years 2017 -2019 and, further, authorize
the City Manager to execute agreement. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Bid Award: Road 84 Safe Walking Route Connection
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to award the Road 84 Safe Walking Route
Connection project to Moreno & Nelson Construction Corp. in the amount of
$141,910.00 and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
documents. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Bid Award: Rowena Chess School Crossing
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to award the Rowena Chess School Crossing
project to All star Construction Group in the amount of $61,019.85 and, further,
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. Mr. Milne
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell discussed the "Meal after School Program" between 7-11 and Pasco
Recreation Services Division. It is for one year. Last week forty children were
served.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of August, 2018.
APPROVED:
Craig Maloney, Mayor Pro-Tern Daniela Erickson, City Clerk