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REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 2, 2020
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Saul Martinez, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Craig Maloney, Saul. Martinez,
David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Bob
Gear, Fire Chief; Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director;
Ken Roske, Police Chief; Richa Sigdel, Finance Director; Rick White,
Community & Economic Development Director; Steve Worley, Public Works
Director; and Debby Barham, City Clerk.
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 February 18,
2020 and workshop held on February 24, 2020.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $3,937,087.66 ($3,070,751.90 in
Check Nos. 234170-234415; $76,511.29 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 827294-
827348, 827351-827366, 827368-827430, 827437-827543, 827547; $15,760.86
in Check Nos. 53203-53218; $774,063.61 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
30144537-30145038).
Public Records Policy Updates
To approve Resolution No. 3943, updating the City of Pasco's Public Records
Policy.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr.
Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Kristin Engbrecht, Pasco resident, expressed appreciation to Mr. Zabel] and Mr.
Ratkai for the Animal Control Authority and shelter presentations they
provided to the Cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland City Councils.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Ms. Roach commented on the Benton Franklin Community Action Connections
(CAC) Board meeting she recently attended.
Mr. Milne commented on the TRIDEC meeting he recently attended.
Mayor Martinez stated that he attended a ribbon cutting event at the new
Wendy's Restaurant located in west Pasco, as well as the groundbreaking
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ceremony for new Fire Station No. 83; both events were held on Friday,
February 28, 2020.
COVID-19 Presentation by Dr. Amy Person, Health Officer with the
Benton -Franklin Health District
Mayor Martinez introduced Dr. Person, Health Officer from Benton Franklin
Health District.
Dr. Person provided specific information regarding this new virus, as well as
steps on how to help minimize the impact of the virus outbreak. Dr. Person
said, to receive the most up-to-date information regarding the virus, individuals
may go to the Benton Franklin Health District website as it will be updated as
new information is released. Dr. Person stated that no one has an immunity to
this new virus; however, the good news was that the majority of the population
will present only mild to medium symptoms if and when they contract the
virus. The challenge is for the elder and those individuals with underlying
health problems that do not have healthy immune systems. Dr. Person
recommended that individuals follow the same preventative regime as is
prescribed for colds and influenza. Individuals presenting cold and/or flu like
symptoms need to stay home and seek medical attention only when necessary
such as a high fever, difficulty breathing or severe dehydration.
Mr. Maloney and Mayor Martinez asked clarifying questions regarding the
virus, which Dr. Amy and Chief Gear answered.
General Fund Monthly Report - January 2020
Mr. Maloney asked a few questions regarding the authority for processing
change orders for projects and Mr. Worley responded.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Public Hearing - Northwest Area Sewer LID Formation
Mayor Martinez announced the public hearing for the Northwest Area Sewer
Local Improvement District (LID) was opened at the February 3, 2020 Council
meeting and this wss the continuation of the hearing.
Mr. Worley provided a brief report regarding the two meetings held with the
property owners potentially affected by the Local Improvement District (LID)
for the northwest area sewer trunk line development held on February 4 and 18,
2020.
Council and staff held a brief question and answer period.
Following three calls for comments, Mayor Martinez closed the Public Hearing
at 7:46 PM.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4483, relating to
improvements for a new sanitary sewer trunk line and other sewer
improvements in the City's Northwest (Broadmoor) Area (collectively, the
"improvements"); ordering the improvements of approximately 12,000 linear
feet of new trunk sewer piping consistent with Resolution No. 3932;
establishing Local Improvement District No. 151, and ordering the carrying out
of the proposed improvements; providing that payment for the improvements
be made by special assessments upon the property in the district, payable by the
mode of "payment by bonds;" and, providing for the issuance and sale of local
improvement district warrants redeemable in cash or other short-term financing
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and local improvement district bonds, and further, authorize publication by
summary only. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Q* Sandy Heights RV Park LLC Rezone (Z 2019-014)
Mr. White provided a brief report regarding the proposed rezone. Mr. White
also answered a question asked by Ms. Roach regarding the business located
within the C-3 zoning area.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4484, rezoning a
parcel located at the 8200 Block of Chapel Hill Boulevard, from CR to C-1, and
further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
*Pasco Public Facilities District Charter Amendments
Mr. Ratkai explained that as a result of recent changes with Washington State
law regarding public facilities funding mechanisms, specifically RCW Section
82.14.048(a), it was necessary to review and amend the Pasco Public Facilities
District Charter. The proposed changes were shown in strike -through for text
that will be removed and underlined for text that will be added within the
Charter.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4485, amending the
Charter of the Pasco Public Facilities District, and further, authorize publication
by summary only. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
*Pearl St. Lift Station Bid Award
Mr. Zabell noted that the Pearl Street Lift Station project is with the City's
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and the biennial budget; and Mr. Worley
explained the bid process.
Ms. Roach questioned the contingency funding and Mr. Worley explained that
project budgets include possible contingencies.
Mr. Serrano asked if C&E Trenching, LLC is a local firm. Staff responded that
C&E Trenching is a business located within the City of Pasco.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to award the bid for construction of the Pearl
Street Lift Station to C&E Trenching, LLC, in the amount of $982,721.40
including Washington State Sales Tax, and further authorize the City Manager
to execute the contract documents. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell announced that the Washington State Emergency Operations Center
is hosting a corona -virus webinar geared for City Councils and it is scheduled
for Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Mr. Zabell also announced the
second community forum scheduled on Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00 PM
located at the HAPO Center. Lastly, Mr. Zabell stated that the Public Works
Department recently completed its Road Safety Plan and it will be presented to
Council in the near future.
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Mr. Maloney announced that the 2020 Pasco Taco Crawl tickets were on sale
and encouraged everyone to participate in this annual event.
Ms. Roach announced that the Downtown Pasco Development Authority
(DPDA) is working on the Cinco de Mayo annual event and noted that there is
still an opportunity for businesses to support the parade through sponsorship.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 8:02
PM.
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra Barham, City Clerk
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