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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 4, 2019
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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, David Milne, and Matt Watkins.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, 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; Ken Roske, Police Chief, and
Ed Dunbar, Deputy Fire Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Meeting Minutes
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting held on October 21,
2019 and the Special Meeting held on October 28, 2019.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $8,908,811.87 ($2,384,816.61 in
Check Nos. 232071-232326; $1,418,114.73 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
826092-826130, 826138-826152, 826157-826214, 826216-826286, 826299-
826335, 826341-826402, 826448-826457; $19,940.92 in Check Nos. 53041-
53061; $889,125.16 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30140420-30140943;
$4,196,814.45 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 632-633).
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Recommendations
To approve the allocation of 2020 Lodging Tax receipts as recommended by
the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee as shown in the LTAC minutes of
October 21, 2019.
(RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as read. Ms. Barajas seconded. The Roll Call vote carried unanimously.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Gabriel Portugal, Downtown Pasco Development Authority (RPDA) President,
introduced Gustavo Gutierrez Gomez, the new Executive Director for DPDA.
Gustavo Gomez stated that this is his first week with DPDA and he is pleased
about the opportunity to work within Pasco in his capacity as an executive
director.
Michelle Andres, Pasco resident, asked for Council support for the Endangered
Species Act (ESA) Exception Application that is currently with the Governor of
Idaho for execution.
Julie Webb, Kennewick resident and Tri -Cities Animal Shelter & Control
Services volunteer, invited Council to tour the Tri -Cities Animal Shelter facility
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and requested a much-needed replacement facility for the area animals
contained within the shelter.
Mayor Watkins asked staff for that status of the new animal shelter facility. Mr.
Ratkai responded stating that the Cities Pasco, Kennewick and Richland are
working through the final design and budget considerations and anticipate
construction starting in 2020.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mr. Martinez recently attended an outstanding Hanford -related event detailing
the work completed during the past 30 years. Mr. Martinez also noted two other
community events that he attended, which included a Pasco School District
fundraiser and a Boys and Girls Club training.
Ms. Barajas expressed appreciation for the fust "Pasco Day of Hope" event
held on November 2, 2019 and thanked everyone who participated in it by
volunteering or attending it and stated that it will be an annual event.
Mr. Milne commented about the fun he had passing out candy to Pasco
employees during the Spooky City Hall Trick or Treat event held on October
31.
Mayor Watkins stated that he recently visited the new Three Rivers Elementary
School and said it has already reached 80 to 90 percent of its capacity.
Mr. Alvarado attended a managed heath care providers recognition awards
ceremony for providers serving medicare users during the past week. Mr.
Alvarado also commented on the recent meeting he attended regarding the
proposed Basin Disposal Inc. (BDI) rate increase.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Partial Alley Vacation: Tri -Cities Community Health (MF# VAC2019-005)
Mr. White provided an overview of the proposed partial vacation.
Mayor Watkins opened the public hearing at 7:22 PM.
Paul Knutzen, representing both Knutzen Engineering and the Tri -Cities
Community Health Center, expressed support for the partial vacation.
Following three calls for comments, Mayor Watkins declared the public hearing
closed at 7:23 PM.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4467,
vacating a portion of the alley at the Tri -Cities Community Health Center, and
further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Martinez seconded. The
motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Municipal Purposes Annexation - Court Street Fire Station #84 (ANX
2019-002)
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4468, an
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Ordinance of the City of Pasco, Washington, annexing certain real property
generally located in the area of West Court Street between Marie Street to the
south and Court Street to the north, and Roads 49 and 50 to the City of Pasco,
and assigning zoning to same; and further, authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Alvarado seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Floodplain Management Ordinance Code Update (CA 2019-012)
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4469,
relating to floodplain management, amending Title 24 of the Pasco Municipal
Code entitled "Floodplain," and further, authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Pasco -Colima Cooperation & Friendship Agreement
Mr. Morales provided a brief review of the past several months of
communicating and meeting with representatives of the State of Colima,
Mexico.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the State of Colima and the
proposed agreement.
The following members of the delegation that visited Colima in October 2019
attended the meeting and expressed support for signing a Cooperation and
Friendship Agreement with the State of Colima: Gabriel Portugal, DPDA Board
President; Dr. Susana Reyes, Pasco School District Assistant Superintendent;
Gary Ballew, Port of Pasco Economic Development Director; Jose Iniguez,
Encanto Arts Executive Director; Carl Holder, Rotary International; and Ana
Ruiz Ramirez, Fiesta Foods. Other community members in attendance who
expressed support were Davin Diaz, Drewboy Creative and Gustavo Gutierrez
Gomez, DPDA Executive Director.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3917,
regarding a Cooperation and Friendship Agreement between the State of
Colima of the United Mexican States and the City of Pasco, Washington, and
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement. Mr. Milne
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Orthophoto Mapping Intergovernmental Agreement
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3918,
authorizing the City Manager to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement with
Benton County for aerial photography and orthophoto mapping of areas within
the City of Pasco. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
2020-2024 Tri -Cities Consolidated Plan and Elements
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3919,
adopting the 2020-2024 Tri -Cities HOME Consortium Consolidated Plan and
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Agreement in Principle with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville
Reservation
Mr. Zabell announced that representatives from the Confederated Tribes of the
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Colville Reservation will be in Pasco, WA on November 20, 2019. Both parties
will sign of the Agreement in Principle and a reception will be held following
the signing ceremony.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to approve the Agreement in
Principle with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Ms. Barajas
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
National Citizen's Survey
Mayor Watkins asked for Council's, preference for the third question to be
added to the Nation Citizen's Survey, which resulted in adding a survey
question related to the Pasco downtown area.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Maloney moved to authorize staff to contract for
the National Citizen's Survey including standard mail survey, Spanish and
district -based geographic options, and to include the three policy questions as
discussed. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabel] stated that approximately 200 children along with their parents
attended the Spooky City Hall Trick or Treat event on October 31, 2019; the
event was well-received by those that attended it. Mr. Zabell also announced
that the Washington State High School cross -county track finals will be held at
Sun Willows Golf Course on Saturday, November 9, 2019; approximately
5,000 participants and their families will be at that event.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney commented that his wife brought their youngest
daughter to Spooky City Hall and they stated that it an awesome event. Lastly,
Mr. Maloney encouraged everyone to cast their votes for the November 5, 2019
election.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 PM.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of November, 2019.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk
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