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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 5, 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, and Matt Watkins.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney, Zach Ratkai,
Administrative & Community Services Director; Rick White, Community & Economic
Development Director; Steve Worley, Public Works Director, Richa Sigdel, Finance
Director; Ken Roske, Deputy 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 July 15, 2019
and Special City Council Meeting dated July 31, 2019.
Bills and Communications
�— To approve claims in the total amount of $9,073,035.96 ($5,140,148.47 in
Check Nos.230008-230653; $2,263,946.56 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 825182-
825285, 825301-825351, 825354-825515, 825526-825537, 825640; $81,364.09
in Check Nos. 52678-52799; $1,578,980.52 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
30135990-30137099; $8,596.32 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 603-612).
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
$221,750.77 and, of that amount, authorize $112,128.92 to be turned over for
collection.
Service Agreement with TRIDEC
To approve the Industrial Recruitment Participant Agreement between the City
of Pasco and TRIDEC; and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the
Agreement.
(RC) MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
read. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Yard and Business of the Month Awards
Mayor Watkins to presented Certificates of Appreciation for July 2019 "Yard of
the Month" and 'Business Appearance of the Month" to:
• Erendira Diaz, 828 N. Owen Avenue
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• Judy & Joe Church, 1539 W. Jay Street
• Bob & Jeanette Smith, 4304 Sedona Drive
• Robin Jackson, 8816 Landon Court
• Pizza Hut, 1921 W. Court Street
National Health Center Week Proclamation
Council to presented Proclamation to Jim Davis, Chief Executive Officer of
Tri -Cities Community Health.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
• Teresa Richardson from Habitat for Humanity stated 65 homes have been built
in Pasco, discussed permit fees, and invited all to a celebration on November 8.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
• Mr. Martinez attended the Hanford Communities Meeting, Police Chiefs Forum,
and Colville Tribal event.
• Ms. Barajas attended the Colville Tribal event, Police Chiefs Forum, and Habitat
for Humanity's dedication event.
• Mr. Maloney attended the Tri -Cities Legislative Council Appreciation event.
General Fund Monthly Report - June 2019
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Vacation: A Portion of East Duluth Street (MF # VAC2019-004)
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider vacation. Following three
calls for comments, Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing closed.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Ordinance No. 4449, vacating a
portion of East Duluth Street, and further, authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Kinnaman Rezone: C-1 to R-1 (AM Z2019-006)
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4450, rezoning the
property addressed at 527 West Bonneville Street from C-1 to R-1 and further,
authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Lawrence Stone Rezone: R-2 to I-1 (MF# Z 2019-005)
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4451, rezoning two
parcels Located at 28 West "A" Street from R-2 (Medium Density Residential)
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to C-3 (General Business), and further, authorize publication by summary only.
Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
PSA Amendment Process Water Treatment Facility - PACE Engineering
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Professional Services Agreement
Amendment No. 5 with PACE Engineering and, further, authorize the City
Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell stated the City Council received annual audit reports, the City
received no findings.
Mr. Zabell announced August 6 was National Night Out and several
Councilmembers would be doing ride-alongs with Pasco Police.
Mr. Zabell announced Memorial Pool was hosting a Swim Night on August 6.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of August 2019
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor Ange a Pashon, Interim City Clerk
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