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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL APRIL 15, 2019
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Saul Martinez,
David Milne, Pete Serrano, and Matt Watkins.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager;
Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; Rick
White, Community & Economic Development Director; Richa Sigdel, Finance
Director; Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director, Larry
Dickerson, Interim Police Chief and Ed Dunbar, Deputy 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 April 1, 2019.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $2,841,746.57 ($1,943,743.96 in
Check Nos. 228269-228520; $71,180.97 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 824147,
"- 824229; $29,377.21 in Check Nos. 52486-52507; $797,444.43 in Electronic
Transfer Nos. 30132292-30132795.
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
$237,711.35 and, of that amount, authorize $100,110.21 to be turned over for
collection.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal reports from Councilmembers
Ms. Barajas attended the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Night of Achievement. She
congratulated Mayor Watkins for being named Public Servant of the Year.
Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
A Resolution Naming the Finance Director as the Position to Authorize the
Investment of Monies in the Local Government Investment Pool.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Resolution No. 3903, naming Finance
Director as the "authorized individual" to authorize all amendments, changes or
alterations to the Local Government Investment Pool Transaction Authorization
Form and to acknowledge the terms and conditions of participation as outlined
in the prospectus. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Hearing Examiner System for Land Use Permits (MFW CA2018-007)
Council and staff discussed the Hearing Examiner process is implemented in other
jurisdictions, reduced liability, and processing time for conditional/special use permits
and preliminary plats.
MOTION 1: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4431, relating to the
use of a hearing examiner and Amending PMC 2.50.080 "Powers" Relating to
the Hearing Examiner, and further, authorize publication by summary only.
Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION 2: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4432, relating to the
use of a hearing examiner and amending PMC 21.25.050 "Public Hearing
Required"; Repealing PMC 21.25.060 "Planning Commission
Recommendation' ; Amending PMC 21.25.070 "Findings of Fact": Repealing
PMC 24.25.080 "City Council Consideration' ; Amending PMC 21.25.090
"Notice of Decision"; Amending PMC 21.25. 100 "Adjustments of an Approved
Preliminary Plat"; Amending PMC 21.25.110 "Large Developments" Relating
to Use of a Hearing Examiner; and Amending PMC 21.30.010 "Application"
and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Milne seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION 3: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4433, relating to the
use of a hearing examiner and amending PMC Title 25 "Zoning," and further,
authorize publication by summary only. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Franklin Conservation District Interlocal Agreement Amendment No. 2
Council and staff discussed the proposed amendment which provides for renewal of
interlocal agreement, in addition to water rights, and the benefit of having the
Conservation District's expertise and historical context on matters.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Interlocal
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Cooperative Agreement with the Franklin Conservation District and, further,
authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
NUSCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell announced the Pasco Softball Complex received the "Outstanding Park
Award" from the National Softball Association.
Mr. Zabell also stated Jon Funfar received a 'Best in the Northwest Democracy Action
Award" from the Alliance of Community Media Northwest Region for production of
Council Workshop May 29, 2018.
Mr. Maloney inquired about an update on Comprehensive Plan.
Ms. Barajas invited Council and staff to the First Responders Charity Football Game
on April 20th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Lampson Stadium.
Mr. Martinez announced there would be a Safety Expo happening at the HAPO Center
April 16-17.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of May, 2019.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Matt Watkins, Mayor Angela Pashon, Interim City Clerk