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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 7, 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; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Steve
Worley, Public Works Director; Rick White, Community & Economic
Development Director; Darcy Buckley, Lead Accountant; Zach Ratkai,
Administrative & Community Services Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; and
Debra Barham, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Meering dated September 16,
2019.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $6,107,383.68 ($2,778,518.34 in Check
Nos.231387-231767; $1,685,472.77 in Electronic Transfer Nos.825825-825843,
825863-825909, 825921-825930, 825937, 825939-826091, 826131-826136,
826153-826156; $116,920.45 in Check Nos. 52949-53015; $1,523,753.54 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 30138799-30139892; $2,718.58 in Electronic Transfer
No. 625).
Planning Commission Appointments
To appoint Abel Campos to Position No. 5 (term expiration date 2/2/25), and
Jerry Cochran to Position No. 9 (term expiration date 2/2/21) to the Planning
Commission.
(RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as read. Seconded by Mr. Serrano. Motion carried unanimous roll call
vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Oath of Office - Police Chief
The Honorable Senior Judge Edward F. Shea, Federal Judiciary U.S. District
Court, Eastern District of Washington, administered the Oath of Office to Police
Chief Kenneth Roske.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Mr. Rock Broadway Jr. expressed concern regarding the Code Enforcement letter
he received related to connecting electricity to his Recreational Vehicle at his
home.
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Mayor Watkins encouraged Mr. Broadway to read the Code Enforcement letter
to for instructions on how to appeal the code violation.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Milne commented on the TRIDEC meeting and Elected Leaders Reception
he recently attended.
Mr. Maloney commented on the Taco Sprint event held in Downtown Pasco on
October 5, 2019 benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Benton and Franklin
Counties.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Ordinance - Design and Construction Standards and Specifications for
Public Works Improvements
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4457,
approving the Design and Construction Standards and Specifications for Public
Works Improvements. Mr. Martinez second. Motion carried by unanimously.
Rezone: Franklin County Irrigation District (FCID) #1
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4458,
rezoning a parcel located at 11020 West Court Street from RS -20 (Residential
Suburban) to RS -12 (Residential Suburban), and further, authorize publication
by summary only. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Story Family Five I (W Court St) Rezone MF #Z 2019-008)
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4459,
rezoning a parcel located at the convergence of West Court Street and Road 84
from RS -20 to R -S-1, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Ms.
Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Story Family Five II (W Sylvester St) Rezone MF #Z 2019-010)
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4461,
rezoning a parcel located at the corner of West Sylvester Street and Road 56 from
RS -20 to R -S-1, and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Serrano
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Alley Vacation: Tri -Cities Community Health (MF# VAC2019-005)
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3915,
setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, November 4, 2019 as the time and date to conduct a
public hearing to consider vacating a portion of the alley north of Tri -Cities
Community Health. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
YESMAR Revision to C-3 Concomitant Agreement (MF# Z 2019-009)
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to concur with the recommendation
of the Pasco Hearing Examiner and deny a request to amend the concomitant
agreement attached to the C-3 zoning of a parcel at the northwest corner of
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Chapel Hill Boulevard and Road 84. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointments
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to confirm reappointment of the
following individuals to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee:
• Hotel Representative: Monica Hammerberg (Hampton Inn)
• User Representatives: Colin Hastings (Pasco Chamber of Commerce) and
Hector Cruz (Visit Tri -Cities)
• City Council: Matt Watkins
and appointment of Hotel Representative Taran Patel (Al Hospitality Group).
Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1923 Grant Application
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to authorize the Mayor to execute
the authorization letter for the grant application for E2SHB 1923 funding and
submittal to the Washington State Department of Commerce. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mayor Watkins provided a brief recap of the recent trip to Colima, Mexico;
Councilmember Milne and City Manager Zabell also traveled with Mayor
Watkins.
Mr. Milne and Mr. Zabell also commented on the trip to Colima, Mexico.
A more detailed report of the visit will be forthcoming.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 PM.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21 st day of October, 2019.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk