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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 1, 2019
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, 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
March 18, 2019.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $2,432,482.50 ($1,540,743.33 in
Check Nos. 227970-228268; $110,632.51 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 823754-
823790, 823797-823845, 823850-823887, 823894-823940, 823942-824032,
824041; $17,146.60 in Check Nos. 52471-52485; $763,960.06 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 30131792-30132291).
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:
• Sabrina Garcia from Downtown Pasco Development Authority formally invited
City Council to the Cinco de Mayo Festival.
• Emily Maloney invited City Council and staff to participate in the 3rd Annual
Taco Crawl benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin
Counties.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
• Ms. Barajas attended the Pasco Police Citizens Academy for a canine
demonstration.
• Mr. Watkins traveled with Councilmembers Alvarado and Barajas to Olympia to
talk with Legislators.
General Fund Monthly Report - February 2019
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 1, 2019
Annexation for Municipal Purposes
■ Laurie Farris inquired about future development of the area.
• Tom Kidwell provided history of the adjacent property and easements controlled
by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
• Mary Mahoney discussed the removal of olive trees on the property.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4428, approving. the
municipal annexation and zoning of the property between RD 52 and RD 48
north of Court Street. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously by
Roll Call vote.
Special Permit: Fire Station #83
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3901, granting a
special permit for the location of Fire Station #83 at 5427 Road 76. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Award of Animal Control Professional Services Agreement
City Council and staff discussed reporting and service levels. Mary Mahoney inquired
about programs.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3902, awarding the
Personal Services Agreement to the Chicle Animal Foundation for professional
animal control and shelter management services.
Final Assessment Roll Ordinance - Chapel Hill Blvd LID
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4429, approving and
confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local Improvement D i strict
No. 150 for the construction of roadway improvements as provided by
Ordinance No. 4393, and levying and assessing a part of the cost and expense
thereof against the several lots, tracts, parcels of land and other property as
shown on the assessment roll. Seconded by Mr. Alvarado. Motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bid Award - Chapel Hill Blvd Extension
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to award the Chapel Hill Blvd Extension
project to Premier Excavation, Inc. in the amount of $3,979,107.06 for the base
bid and additives 1 and 2, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute
the contract documents. Seconded by Ms. Barajas. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
• Mr. Zabell announced electronic traffic safety cameras were being installed and
warning signs will be up next week beginning the required notification period
prior to the required warning period.
• Mr. Zabell also announced Washington State Department of Transportation will
begin the installation of a sound barrier wall on the east side of Highway 395 to
alleviate noise for residents in Flamingo Village Mobile Home Park.
• Mr. Zabell also announced Chief Bob Metzger's community farewell event on
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