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Home My WebLink About2020.05.04 Council MinutesREMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL REMOTE MEETING INSTRUCTIONS: MAY 4, 2020 To best comply with Governor Inslee's Emergency Proclamation regarding the Open Public Meetings Act, the City asked all members of the public that would like to comment regarding items on the agenda to fill out a form via the City's website(www.t)asco-wa.gov/publiccomment) to obtain access information to comment. Requests to comment in meetings had to be received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of each meeting. Zero (0) individuals signed up to speak. Community members also had the opportunity to attend the Pasco City Council Remote Regular Meeting in "listen only" mode register at GoToWehinar. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Saul Martinez, Mayor. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado (virtual), Blanche Barajas (virtual), Craig Maloney (virtual), Saul Martinez (in-person), David Milne (virtual), Zahra Roach (virtual), and Pete Serrano (virtual). Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager (in-person); Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney (virtual); Bob Gear, Fire Chief (virtual); Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director (in-person); Ken Roske, Police Chief (virtual); Richa Sigdel, Finance Director (virtual); Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director (virtual); Steve Worley, Public Works Director (virtual); and Debby Barham, City Clerk (in-person). The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Meeting Minutes To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Remote Meeting held on April 20, 2020. Bills and Communications To approve claims in the total amount of $1,777,289.38 ($872,058.21 in Check Nos. 235328-235516; $99,778.31 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 828020-828066, 828072-828121, 828126-828186, 828194-828318, 828321-828367; $14,646.05 in Check Nos. 53303-53315; $790,806.81 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30147066-30147565). (RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Serrano seconded. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Page 1 of 4 REMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS: Verbal Reports from Councilmembers MAY 4, 2020 Mr. Serrano commented on a recent Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Advisory Committee he attended remotely. Mayor Martinez noted that he has continued to participate in the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) meetings remotely and provided a recap of the recent meetings. General Fund Monthly Report - March 2020 Ms. Sigdel reported on some of the tax projections within the General Fund report and also commented on the General Fund reserves. Mr. Maloney asked about how the $2.3 million pass-through funding from the federal CARES Act will be utilized to assist local businesses. Council and staff then briefly discussed the possible use of emergency Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CARES Act funding in the amount of $430,000 and HOME Consortium funding of $500,000. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO: Alley Vacation: Vacating East/West Alley in Plat of Sunny Acres (MF# VAC2020-001) Mr. White provided a brief overview of the proposed vacation and recommended that the public hearing be continued to May 18, 2020 due to the continued restrictions based on the COVID-19 crisis. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barjaras moved to continue the public hearing set in accordance with Resolution No. 3945, to May 18, 2020, at 7:00 PM, concerning the vacation of the east/west alley in the plat of Sunny Acres. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: SG Land Management LLC/Harris Road Annexation (MF# ANX 2020- 001) Mr. White provided a brief report of the proposed annexation. Mr. Serrano expressed thanks to staff for working with the applicant. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to continue the public meeting to May 18, 2020 to consider the Notice of Intent to annex property located near the corner of West Court Street and Harris Road due to the COVID-19 restrictions mandated by Governor Inslee's Proclamation No. 20-28. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously Page 2 of 4 REMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 4, 2020 Bid Award: 9th & WA Lift Station and South Maitland Lift Station Improvement Mr. Worley recapped on the bid award process for the lift stations projects. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to award the bid for construction of the 9th & Washington and South Maitland Lift Stations Improvements to C & E Trenching, LLC, in the amount of $637,872.96, including Washington State Sales Tax, and further authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents. Mr. Maloney seconded. Motion carried unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION: Ms. Roach commented about a Pasco family that had contracted COVID-19 and the death of one of the family members, which may have been prevented if stronger protection measures had been practiced at the workplace where the first family member contracted the virus. Ms. Roach announced a newly created community effort called "All in Tri -Cities" and its purpose is to identify and celebrate key organizations working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Martinez reminded residents to complete the 2020 Census for the community's sake. Mayor Martinez also announced that it is Teachers Appreciation Week and thanked all educators for their experience and dedication. Lastly, Mayor Martinez expressed thanks to Mayor Pro Tem Barajas for covering the last meeting as he traveled to celebrate the birth of his grandchild. Mr. Serrano announced that Mayo Angelou Elementary School staff will hold a parade on Friday, May 8, 2020. Mr. Zabell reported on Governor Inslee's media conference and his release of "Safe Start Washington," which is a four phase plan to reopen Washington State businesses and activities. Chief Roske reported on the plan to document and educate those businesses that may be opening prematurely and the process on forwarding gathered information on to the County Prosecutor's Office for review and possible action. Mr. Serrano thanked Chief Roske for preparing a protocol for the Pasco Police Department officers. Mr. Zabell and Mr. Ferguson discussed the issue regarding limiting delivery service fees and a possible temporary order (TO) to limit the amount of delivery service fees charged to restaurants and to businesses, as well as ensuring that all sectors of the community is served. Mr. Ferguson referenced current TO 's that the City of Seattle recently imposed. Both Mr. Zabell and Mr. Ferguson also commented need for delivery services and the potential negative impact that imposing a TO may have on the community. Mr. Alvarado and Mr. Serrano requested an analysis of the delivery service fees within Pasco. Council and staff discussion ensued and staff will provide an analysis at the next meeting. Mr. Zabell noted that future Council meetings will be a little more robust as work and discussions that were delayed due to the COVID-19 crisis now need Page 3 of 4 REMOTE REGULAR MINUTES MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL to be acted upon for necessary and routine items. MAY 4, 2020 Mr. Martinez reiterated the "Stay Safe and Stay Home" and to follow the State's mandates to ensure the virus is reduced. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business. the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 PM. APPROVED: Saul Martinez, Mayor ATTEST: Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 4 of 4