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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.08.05 Council MinutesMINUTES 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 Page 1 of 3 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 5, 2019 • 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) Page 2 of 3 TO T1Zl J REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 5, 2019 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 Page 3 of 3