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AGENDA
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m.
March 23, 2020
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1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
(a) Pledge of Allegiance
3. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
3 - 6 (a) Resolution Adopting the COOP / COG in Response to COVID-19
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 3947, adopting the Continuity
of Operations and Continuity of Government Plan in response to the
COVID-19 emergency.
7 - 20 (b) Resolutions - Approval of Four (4) Emergency Orders Related to
COVID-19
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 3948, ratifying Emergency
Order No. 2020-001 relating to temporary sign usage within the Pasco
Municipal Code.
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 3949, ratifying Emergency
Order No. 2020-002 relating to temporary moratorium on utility services
shut-offs and late fees for City of Pasco customers.
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 3950, ratifying Emergency
Order No. 2020-003 relating to temporary City of Pasco facility closures.
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 3951, ratifying Emergency
Order No. 2020-004 relating to temporary expansion of administrative paid
leave for City of Pasco staff.
4. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
6. ADJOURNMENT:
(a) (RC) Roll Call Vote Required
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Special Meeting March 23, 2020
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REMINDERS:
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availability.)
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council March 17, 2020
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Special Meeting: 3/23/20
FROM: Dave Zabell, City Manager
Executive
SUBJECT: Resolution Adopting the COOP / COG in Response to COVID-19
I. REFERENCE(S):
Proposed Resolution
COOP/COG (Council Only)
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. _____, adopting the Continuity of
Operations COVIDthe to response in Government of Continuity and Plan -19
emergency.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
Unknown at this time.
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
The COVID-19 crisis in Washington State continues to change rapidly as noted in last
week's agenda report when Governor Inslee extended his proclamation closing schools
and prohibiting events of more than 250 people in King, Snohomish and Pierce
counties, statewide in response to the threat COVID-19 represents to all of Washington
State.
The City and region were fortunate to have had some warning as the situation
continued to worsen in the Puget Sound region and began to spread across the State,
this forewarning provided vital time in which to begin preparing for what has now
occurred. Also fortunate for the Tri-Cities Region, is the existence of well-established
systems, and agency relationships already in place, and well-exercised, including
considerable work already having been completed in the development of the City's
proposed Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) over the previous year.
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Senior staff and City Legal have been diligently working the issue from an operational
sense, standing up the City's internal structure to focus on the COVID-19 crisis,
evaluating and prioritizing necessary changes, implementing action plans, addressing
supplies and logistics, resource planning, preparing documentation and future action
items for Council consideration.
V. DISCUSSION:
The COOP was discussed during the March 16, 2020 Council meeting. Staff is
bringing the proposed Plan, that includes the Continuity of Operations and the
Continuity of Government, forward for Council's consideration and approval.
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Resolution: COOP/COG Plan - 1
RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON ADOPTING THE CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS (COOP) /
CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT (COG) PLAN.
WHEREAS, the ability of a jurisdiction to maint ain delivery of essential functions to
the community during and following an emergency or disaster is critical to the protection of
life, property and the environment; and
WHEREAS, City of Pasco ("City'') emergency planning staff has developed a Continuity
of Operations ("COOP") / Continuity of Government ("COG'') Plan to help the City maintain
delivery of essential func tions to Pasco during and following an emergency or disaster; and
WHEREAS, the Plan was developed in accordance with the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (" FEMA'') Continuity Guidance Circular 1 ("CGC 1'') Continuity Guidance
for Non-Federal Entities; and
WHEREAS, the Plan takes an integrated approach to service delivery, decision making,
and resource management to facilitate the City's ability to best serve the Pasco community during
and following an emergency or disaster, and is a "living document" that will be updated over time;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council now wishes to adopt the Plan on behalf of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
Section 1. The City Council hereby adopts the Continuity of Operations (COOP) /
Continuity of Government (COG) Plan, for the City of Pasco.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to update when needed
and take whatever steps are necessary to help ensure the successful implementation of the Plan
referenced in Section 1.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
passage and approval.
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Resolution: COOP/COG Plan - 2
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this ____ day of _______,
2020.
Saul Martinez
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorney
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council March 18, 2020
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Special Meeting: 3/23/20
FROM: Dave Zabell, City Manager
Executive
SUBJECT: Resolutions - Approval of Four (4) Emergency Orders Related to COVID-19
I. REFERENCE(S):
Proposed Resolution for Emergency Order No. 2020-001 - Temporary Sign Code
Revision
Proposed Resolution for Emergency Order No. 2020-002 - Temporary Moratorium on
Utility Services Shut-offs and Late Fees
Proposed Resolution for Emergency Order No. 2020-003 - Temporary City Facility
Closures
Proposed Resolution for Emergency Order No. 2020-004 - Temporary Expansion of
Administrative Paid Leave
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. ______, ratifying Emergency Order No.
2020-001 relating to temporary sign usage within the Pasco Municipal Code.
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. ______, ratifying Emergency Order No.
2020-002 relating to temporary moratorium on utility services shut-offs and late fees
for City of Pasco customers.
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. ______, ratifying Emergen cy Order No.
2020-003 relating to temporary City of Pasco facility closures.
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. ______, ratifying Emergency Order No.
2020-004 relating to temporary expansion of administrative paid leave for City of
Pasco staff.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
Unknown at this time.
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IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
On March 16, 2020, Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010 due to the COVID-19 emergency, which has
caused a world-wide pandemic.
The purpose of emergency orders (EO) allows the City, including its businesses and
community members, to continue to conduct business, ensuring that the safety of
everyone is secured, while maintaining the needed services for all.
V. DISCUSSION:
Mayor Martinez has issued EOs 2020-001 and 2020-003. EOs 2020-002 and 2020-004
are included as draft while under final review and will be issued Monday. EOs require
ratification of the City Council by resolution.
The final versions for EOs 2020-002 and 2022-004 and their respective resolutions will
be uploaded within the meeting packet prior to the Monday, March 23, 2020 special
meeting.
Council may confirm the ratification of each emergency order through the approval of
the four (4) resolutions presented within this report.
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Resolution: Ratifying EO 2020-001 - 1
RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO RATIFYING
EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2020-001 RELATING TO TEMPORARY SIGN
USAGE WITHIN THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010 due to the COVID -19 emergency, which has caused a
world-wide pandemic, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the emergency order allows the City, including its businesses
and community members, to continue to conduct business, ensuring that the safety of everyone is
secured, while maintaining the needed services for all; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Municipal Code Section 2.55.020 (2) states that any such
(emergency) orders shall, at the next regular or special meeting of the City Council, following the
date the orders are issued, be presented to the City Council for ratification and confi rmation by
resolution of the City Council and if not so ratified and confirmed, shall be of no further effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
Be It Resolved, that the City Council confirms and ratifies Emergency Order 2020-001
related to the Temporary Sign Code as presented in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto, and
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution takes effect the date Emergency Order 2020-
001 was signed by the Mayor of Pasco, Washington.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 23rd day of March,
2020.
Saul Martinez
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorney
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR (509) 545-3404 FAX (509) 545-3403
P.O. Box 293 525 North 3rd Ave. Pasco, WA 99301 www.pasco-wa.gov
Emergency Order No. 2020-001 1
Emergency Order No. 2020-001
Temporary Signs
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Public Health and
Human Services Secretary, Alex Azar declared a public emergency for the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19) beginning on January 27, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed a Proclamation declaring
a State of Emergency exists in all counties in the State of Washington due to the number of
confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and directed that plans and procedures of the
Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan be implemented; and
WHEREAS, beginning on March 11, 2020, the President of the United States, Donald J.
Trump, directed the Federal Government to take numerous emergency measures to address the
unprecedented nature of this public health crisis, including restrictions on all foreign travel outside
United States of America due to the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Department of Public Health of Benton and Franklin
County announced the first local case of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, as the COVID-19 emergency worsens, there is an increasing likelihood that
City residents will be exposed to the virus; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee announced the temporary closure
of all restaurants statewide, except for take-away and delivery orders; and
WHEREAS, PMC 17.15.010 and PMC 17.15.020 limit Pasco businesses’ ability to
advertise with temporary signs; and
WHEREAS, to prevent excessive economic harm to local businesses, it is necessary to
allow restaurants to advertise their continued ability to satisfy take-out and/or delivery orders; and
WHEREAS, the residents and businesses of Pasco rely on restaurants located within the
City to provide high quality food and it is in the interests of public health and morale that eating
establishments remain open to the extent possible during the current emergency. NOW,
THEREFORE,
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Emergency Order No. 2020-001 2
I, Saul Martinez, Mayor of the City of Pasco, ORDER under the emergency powers granted
to me under the Proclamation of Emergency that:
1. The above recitals are true and correct in all respects;
2. The sign code provisions of PMC 17.15.010 and PMC 17.15.020 and any other
provisions of the Pasco Municipal Code as they relate to temporary sign advertisements for take-
out and delivery food, are hereby suspended.
3. The City Manager is hereby charged with establishing administrative processes and
standards to provide for such temporary signing.
4. This Order shall be in effect for the duration of the Proclamation requiring the
aforementioned temporary closure ordered by the Governor, as amended, unless extended or
terminated by separate written order.
DATED this _20 day of March, 2020.
_________________________________
Saul Martinez, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________________
Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
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Resolution: Ratifying EO 2020-002 - 1
RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO RATIFYING
EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2020-002 RELATING TO TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ON UTILITY SERVICES SHUT-OFFS AND LATE FEES FOR
CITY OF PASCO CUSTOMERS.
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010 due to the COVID -19 emergency, which has caused a
world-wide pandemic, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the emergency order allows the City, including its businesses
and community members, to continue to conduct business, ensuring that the safety of everyone is
secured, while maintaining the needed services for all; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Municipal Code Section 2.55.020 (2) states that any such
(emergency) orders shall, at the next regular or special meeting of the City Council, following the
date the orders are issued, be presented to the City Council for ratification and confi rmation by
resolution of the City Council and if not so ratified and confirmed, shall be of no further effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
Be It Resolved, that the City Council confirms and ratifies Emergency Order 2020-002
related to the Temporary Moratorium on Utility Services Shut-offs and Late Fees as presented in
EXHIBIT A, attached hereto, and
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution takes effect the date Emergency Order 2020-
002 was signed by the Mayor of Pasco, Washington.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 23rd day of March,
2020.
Saul Martinez
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorney
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR (509) 545-3404 FAX (509) 545-3403
P.O. Box 293 525 North 3rd Ave. Pasco, WA 99301 www.pasco-wa.gov
Emergency Order No. 2020-002 1
Emergency Order No. 2020-002
Temporary Moratorium on Utility Services Shut-Offs and Late Fees for City of Pasco
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Public Health and
Human Services Secretary, Alex Azar declared a public emergency for the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19) beginning on January 27, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed a Proclamation declaring
a State of Emergency exists in all counties in the State of Washington due to the number of
confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and directed that plans and procedures of the
Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan be implemented; and
WHEREAS, beginning on March 11, 2020, the President of the United States, Donald J.
Trump, directed the Federal Government to take numerous emergency measures to address the
unprecedented nature of this public health crisis, including restrictions on all foreign travel outside
United States of America due to the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Department of Public Health of Benton and Franklin
County announced the first local case of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, as the COVID-19 emergency worsens, there is an increasing likelihood that
City residents will be exposed to the virus; and
WHEREAS, during a time of civil emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010, PMC
2.55.020(h) permits the Mayor to authorize, “in cooperation with utility management and
appropriate state and federal agencies, the shutting off, restoration, and operation of utility services
in accordance with priorities established for combating such civil emergency”;
WHEREAS, to prevent excessive economic harm to local citizens and businesses, in
particularly vulnerable populations, it is necessary to maintain citizens’ utility services through
this civil emergency: NOW, THEREFORE,
I, Saul Martinez, Mayor of the City of Pasco, ORDER under the emergency powers granted
to me under the Proclamation of Emergency that:
1. The above recitals are true and correct in all respects;
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Emergency Order No. 2020-002 2
2. The code provisions of PMC 2.55.020(h) and any other provisions of the Pasco
Municipal Code as they relate to the shutting off, restoration, and operation of
utility services, are hereby suspended.
3. City Manager is hereby charged with establishing administrative processes and
standards in tandem with local utility providers to execute this Order
4. This Order shall be in effect for the duration of the Proclamation requiring the
aforementioned temporary closure ordered by the Governor, as amended, unless
extended or terminated by separate written order.
DATED this _____ day of March, 2020.
_________________________________
Saul Martinez, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________________
Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
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Resolution: Ratifying EO 2020-003 - 1
RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO RATIFYING
EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2020-003 RELATING TO TEMPORARY CITY OF
PASCO FACILITY CLOSURES.
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010 due to the COVID -19 emergency, which has caused a
world-wide pandemic, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the emergency order allows the City, including its businesses
and community members, to continue to conduct business, ensuring that the safety of everyone is
secured, while maintaining the needed services for all; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Municipal Code Section 2.55.020 (2) states that any such
(emergency) orders shall, at the next regular or special meeting of the City Council, following the
date the orders are issued, be presented to the City Council for ratification and confi rmation by
resolution of the City Council and if not so ratified and confirmed, shall be of no further effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
Be It Resolved, that the City Council confirms and ratifies Emergency Order 2020-003
related to the Temporary City Facility Closures as presented in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto, and
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution takes effect the date Emergency Order 2020-
003 was signed by the Mayor of Pasco, Washington.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 23rd day of March,
2020.
Saul Martinez
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorney
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR (509) 545-3404 FAX (509) 545-3403
P.O. Box 293 525 North 3rd Ave. Pasco, WA 99301 www.pasco-wa.gov
Emergency Order No. 2020-003 1
Emergency Order No. 2020-003
Temporary City Facility Closures
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Public Health and
Human Services Secretary, Alex Azar declared a public emergency for the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19) beginning on January 27, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed a Proclamation declaring
a State of Emergency exists in all counties in the State of Washington due to the number of
confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and directed that plans and procedures of the
Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan be implemented; and
WHEREAS, beginning on March 11, 2020, the President of the United States, Donald J.
Trump, directed the Federal Government to take numerous emergency measures to address the
unprecedented nature of this public health crisis, including restrictions on all foreign travel outside
United States of America due to the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Department of Public Health of Benton and Franklin
County announced the first local case of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, as the COVID-19 emergency worsens, there is an increasing likelihood that
City residents will be exposed to the virus; and
WHEREAS, it is essential, to reduce the community spread of COVID-19, that members
of the public be discouraged from visiting or using public facilities; and
WHEREAS, closing public facilities to members of the public is an effective measure to
mitigate the community spread of COVID-19 in accordance with federal guidelines; and
WHEREAS, PMC 2.55.020 authorizes the Mayor to implement any such orders as are
immediately necessary for the protection of life and property; and
WHEREAS, PMC 2.100.010 related to City Office Hours being inconsistent with the full
and effective implementation of the above measures, that Municipal Code provision is be
suspended until Governor Jay Inslee suspends such State of Civil Emergency, or until such point
as determined by the City Council to preserve the public health and safety of the Citizens of Pasco,
whichever is later;
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Emergency Order No. 2020-003 2
NOW, THEREFORE,
I, Saul Martinez, Mayor of the City of Pasco, ORDER under the emergency powers granted
to me under the Proclamation of Emergency that:
1. The above recitals are true and correct in all respects;
2. At the discretion of the City Manager, certain City of Pasco public facilities shall
be temporarily closed to members of the public beginning Monday, March 23, 2020,
including:
a. All park shelters and bathrooms
b. Cemetery Office
c. City Hall
d. Fire Administration Building
e. Fire Stations
f. First Avenue Center
g. Martin Luther King Center
h. Pasco Police Community Services Building
i. Public Works Operations and Plants
3. Members of the public at large shall not be permitted to visit or use any of the
aforementioned facilities, except as otherwise required by law.
4. This Order shall be in effect for 60 days unless extended or terminated by separate
written order.
DATED this _20_ day of March, 2020.
_________________________________
Saul Martinez, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________________
Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
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Resolution: Ratifying EO 2020-004 - 1
RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO RATIFYING
EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2020-004 RELATING TO TEMPORARY
EXPANSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PAID LEAVE FOR CITY OF PASCO
STAFF.
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010 due to the COVID -19 emergency, which has caused a
world-wide pandemic, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the emergency order allows the City, including its businesses
and community members, to continue to conduct business, ensuring that the safety of everyone is
secured, while maintaining the needed services for all; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Municipal Code Section 2.55.020 (2) states that any such
(emergency) orders shall, at the next regular or special meeting of the City Council, following the
date the orders are issued, be presented to the City Council for ratification and confi rmation by
resolution of the City Council and if not so ratified and confirmed, shall be of no further effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
Be It Resolved, that the City Council confirms and ratifies Emergency Order 2020-004
related to the Temporary Expansion of Administrative Paid Leave as presented in EXHIBIT A,
attached hereto, and
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution takes effect the date Emergency Order 2020-
003 was signed by the Mayor of Pasco, Washington.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 23rd day of March,
2020.
Saul Martinez
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorney
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR (509) 545-3404 FAX (509) 545-3403
P.O. Box 293 525 North 3rd Ave. Pasco, WA 99301 www.pasco-wa.gov
Emergency Order No. 2020-004 1
Emergency Order No. 2020-004
Expanding Administrative Authority of City Manager for the Purposes of Paid
Administrative Leave
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Public Health and
Human Services Secretary, Alex Azar declared a public emergency for the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19) beginning on January 27, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed a Proclamation declaring
a State of Emergency exists in all counties in the State of Washington due to the number of
confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and directed that plans and procedures of the
Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan be implemented; and
WHEREAS, beginning on March 11, 2020, the President of the United States, Donald J.
Trump, directed the Federal Government to take numerous emergency measures to address the
unprecedented nature of this public health crisis, including restrictions on all foreign travel outside
United States of America due to the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Department of Public Health of Benton and Franklin
County announced the first local case of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, as the COVID-19 emergency worsens, there is an increasing likelihood that
City residents will be exposed to the virus; and
WHEREAS, it is essential, to reduce the community spread of COVID-19, that any
employee determined to have a credible exposure to or suspected contraction of COVID -19 not
report to City facilities; and
WHEREAS, existing personnel and leave policies do not contemplate an epidemic of this
nature and may not sufficiently deter such employees from reporting to City facilities; and
WHEREAS, PMC 2.55.020 authorizes the Mayor to implement any such orders as are
immediately necessary for the protection of life and property; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to impose emergency personnel requirements and pay
practices to protect life and property.
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Emergency Order No. 2020-004 2
NOW, THEREFORE,
I, Saul Martinez, Mayor of the City of Pasco, ORDER under the emergency powers granted
to me under the Proclamation of Emergency that:
1. The above recitals are true and correct in all respects;
2. The City Manager’s administrative authority to investigate and evaluate
employees’ possible exposure to COVID-19 during performance of their work
duties and evaluate benefits and programs available.
3. This Order shall be in effect for 60 days unless extended or terminated by separate
written order.
DATED this _____ day of March, 2020.
_________________________________
Saul Martinez, Mayor
Attest:
_________________________________
Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
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