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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18, 2019
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Craig Maloney, Mayor Pro -Tem.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney,
Saul Martinez, David Milne, and Pete Serrano.
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 Meeting dated March 4, 2019
and the Special City Council Meeting dated March 13, 2019.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $1,725,618.04 ($629,030.09 in Check
Nos. 227763-227969; $282,613.16 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 823793, 823846,
823891; $23,508.07 in Check Nos. 52453-52470; $790,466.72 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 30131289-30131791).
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 $227,498.59
and, of that amount, authorize $104,528.92 to be turned over for collection.
MOTION: Mr. Martinez moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Ms.
Barajas seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Pasco resident, David Hannum addressed concerns with codes, ticket
fines, and 5G technology.
Pasco resident, Nancy Martin addressed the City's Sister City efforts.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
* Mr. Martinez attended several meetings with Sister City Colima
Delegation.
* Mr. Alvarado reported the Accountable Communities of Health is looking
to begin an Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Program.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18, 2019
Pasco Municipal Code - Re -Codification - Second Reading
Mayor Pro -Tem Maloney declared the Public Hearing open to consider the Pasco
Municipal Code re -codification second reading.
Following three calls for comments, Mayor Pro -Tem Maloney declared the
Public Hearing closed.
MOTION: Mr. Martinez moved to approve Ordinance No. 4427, adopting the
re -codification of the Pasco Municipal Code and, further, authorize publication
by summary only. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing - ITnal Assessment Roll Chapel Hill LID Project
Mayor Pro -Tem Maloney declared the Public Hearing open to consider the final
assessment roll LID No. 150 for the Chapel Hill Boulevard project. It was noted
that a Special Benefit/Proportional Assessment Study, conducted by Valbridge
Property Advisors, was used to determine the assessment roll. All testimony was
under oath or affirmation. City staff testimony was received from Steve Worley,
Public Works Director, Mary Heather Ames, Senior Engineer, and Richa Sigdel,
Finance Director. Robert Macaulay, a Washington licensed general appraiser
presented testimony and his independent Summary of Final Special
Benefits/Proportionate Assessment Study.
• Mykaela Faulconer, Chiawana Heights Phase, Lot 15, requested final
assessment cost.
• Richard Scrivner, Department of Natural Resources, requested letter of
support be read into the record.
• Brian Thoreson, representing Hayden Homes, LLC, inquired when
interest would begin accruing.
• Rosalinda Ramirez, Riverhawk Estates Phasel, Lot 85, requested
information when first payment was due.
• Stephen Bauman, representing Rosa Rupp and Pro Made Construction,
LLC, expressed concerns of assessment of property in Zone 1 as shown
on Exhibit A, zoned as R-3. Mr Bauman also expressed concern that the
assessment applied to school district property appeared to be
disproportionately low compared to other nearby properties.
• Ron Asmus, Ron Asmus Homes, Inc., requested to know the bond interest
rate. He also expressed concerns on the cost of buying right-of-way
property from the Department of Natural Resources, when other property
owner/developers were required to dedicate property as part of
development permit requirements.
Following three calls for additional comments, Mayor Pro -Tem declared the
Public Hearing closed.
Councilmembers briefly discussed the final assessment roll amounts with no
modifications proposed and direction to staff to prepare an ordinance confirming
the final assessment roll f'or their consideration at the April 1, 2019 meeting.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Authority to Sell Personal Property
MOTION: Mr. Martinez moved to approve Resolution No. 3899 authorizing the
sale of equipment and personal property, surplus to City needs. Mr. Milne
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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M]NUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 18, 2019
15005 - Comprehensive Water System Plan Adoption
MOTION: Mr. Martinez moved to approve Resolution No. 3900 adopting the
Comprehensive Water System Plan as updated. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:23 PM for approximately 10
minutes to establish a sales price or lease amount of real estate attended by the
City Manager, City Attorney, and Deputy City Manager.
Mayor Pro -Tem Maloney called the meeting back to order at 9:33 PM.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:33 PM.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1 st day of April 2019
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor Ang a Pashon, Interim City Clerk
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