HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018.11.05 Council Minutes MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 5, 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; Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager;
Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; Rick White,
Community&Economic Development Director;Richa Sigdel,Finance Director;
Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director; Bob Metzger,
Police Chief and Bob Gear, Fire Chief
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
October 15, 2018 and the Special Meeting dated October 29, 2018.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $5,084,821($2,477,689.20 in Check
Nos. 225283-225671; $1,068,966.27 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 822196-
822275, 822279-822295, 822297-822300, 822302-822330, 822341-822386,
822389-822404, 822409-822435, 822438-822520, 822547-822548, 822602,
822623-822625; $42,449.55 in Check Nos.52258-52306; $1,489,898.61 in
Electronic Transfer Nos.30126192-30127239; $5,817.37 in Electronic Transfer
Nos. 526-528).
Downtown Pasco Development Authority Appointments
To appoint the following to positions on the Board of the Downtown Pasco
Development Authority as follows: Claudia Tapia to Position No. 3, with the
expiration date of 12/2020, and Edison Valerio to Position No. 6, with the
expiration date of 12/2022.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
• Mr. Serrano attended the Visit Tri-Cities Monthly Meeting.
• Ms. Barajas attended the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce
luncheon where the City of Pasco received a plaque acknowledging the
City as a new Director Level member. Also, attended the Tierra Vida
Harvest Festival.
• Mr. Alvarado also attended the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of
Commerce Luncheon. Also, went and toured the new Union Gospel
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Mission Facility which is set to open soon. The Good Roads Nominating
Committee met to work on representatives for next year.
• Mr. Milne attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Courtyard
Marriott Hotel at the Tri-Cities Airport. Hope to have it completed in
twelve months.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO: _.
Access Easement Vacation: Sedona Apartments (MF# VAC 2018-005)
Council and staff discussed the proposed vacation.
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed
vacation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor
Watkins declared the Public Hearing closed.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4400, vacating access
easements at 1327 North 24th Avenue, and further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Annexation and Bonded Indebtedness
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3872, concerning
annexation and bonded indebtedness. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried
unanimously. —
Preliminary Plat: Serrano Heights (MF# PP 2018-007)
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to table approval of the Preliminary Plat for
Serrano Heights to the next business meeting. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
2019 Ad Valorem Tax Levy
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4398 (Option C),
providing for the 2019 Ad Valorem Tax Levy in the City of Pasco in accordance
with State Law and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: Yes -
Watkins, Alvarado, Barajas, Maloney, Martinez, Serrano. No - Milne.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
• Ben Shearer, Pasco Fire - invitation to the "Push In" Event set for
Saturday morning, November 10, at 10:00 a.m., Station 81, 310 N. _
Oregon Avenue.
• Mr. Martinez announced that the smoke detector battery replacement
program for elderly still ongoing.
• Mr. Maloney announced that the grant for the DPDA concert series is still
open for online voting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
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Council adjourned to Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. for approximately 15
minutes to establish sales price or lease amount of real estate with the City
Manager, Deputy City Manager and the City Attorney.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 7:42 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of November 2018.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor Daniela Erickson, City Clerk
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