HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.06.01 Council MinutesREMOTE REGULAR MINUTES
MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL JUNE 1, 2020
REMOTE MEETING INSTRUCTIONS:
Governor Inslee's Proclamation No. 20-28.4, made in response to the COVID-
19 emergency, continued to prohibit members of the public from attending City
meetings in-person but required agencies to provide options for the public to
participate in remotely. To best comply, 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.yasco-wa.gov/publiccom men t). As of 4:00
p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2020, zero (0) requests to speak were received.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM 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 (virtual); 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
May 18, 2020 and Remote Special Meeting & Workshop held on May 26,
2020.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $2,207,925.52 ($1,131,633.29 in
Check Nos. 235768-235986; $279,905.77 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 828368-
828406, 828429-828520, 828538-828608, 828612, 828618-828628, 828647-
828654, 828660, 828663-828665; $14,511.24 in Check Nos. 53327-53338;
$779,307.05 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30148075-30148572; $2,568.17 in
Electronic Transfer Nos. 678).
Confirmation of Historic Preservation Commission Reappointment
To confirm the Mayor's reappointment of Devi Tate to Position No. 5 on the
Historic Preservation Commission with a term expiring on August 1, 2022.
Resolution Accepting Local CARES Grant
To approve Resolution No. 3962, accepting the City of Pasco's allocation from
the Department of Commerce's Coronavirus Relief Funds for Local
Government.
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(RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as read. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call
vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Ms. Roach commented on the recent Visit Tri Cities Board meeting held
virtually. Ms. Roach also stated that both the Benton and Franklin County
Commissions are preparing to apply for Phase 2 of the Safe Start Washington
initiative instituted by Washington State Governor Inslee.
Mr. Maloney commented on the recent protests related to racial injustices and
read emails from local groups regarding this issue.
Mayor Martinez commented on a recent meeting with neighboring community
mayors regarding a new public service announcement related to COVID-19.
Mayor Martinez also commented on the possibility of requiring all businesses
that open require masks for all.
Mayor Martinez noted that Agenda Item IOB. will be removed from the agenda
as a protest was received related to the bid opening for improvements to Fire
Station Nos. 81 and 82 and Fire Training Rehab projects.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Street Vacation: Vacating Portions of Streets and Alleys in Washington
Addition (MF# VAC2019-007)
Mr. White provided a brief report related to this proposed Street Vacation for
portions of streets and alleys in Washington Addition.
Mayor Martinez continued the public hearing from the March 16, 2020 Council
meeting.
There were no public comments.
After three calls, Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No.4491,
vacating all roads and alleys lying north of the centerline of E. Helena Street
and east of the centerline of Missoula Street within the plat of Washington
Addition and further, authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Maloney
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
*Resolutions - Ratify Emergency Orders Related to COVID-19
Mr. Zabell explained that three (3) Emergency Orders, recently signed by the
Mayor, were needed to be extended due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3963,
ratifying Emergency Order No. 2020-002.1, relating to extending temporary
moratorium on utility services shut -offs and late fees for City of Pasco
customers.Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No.3964,
ratifying Emergency Order No. 2020-004.1, relating to extending temporary
expansion of administrative paid leave for City of Pasco staff. Mr. Serrano
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3965,
ratifying Emergency Order No. 2020-005.2, relating to extending temporary
change in leave policies. Mr Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
*Confirmation of Civil Service Commission/Personnel Board
Appointments
Mr. Zabell briefed Council regarding the recent appointment and reappointment
to the Civil Service Commission and requested that Council confirm the
appointments.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to confirm the City Manager's
reappointment of Janis Hastings to Position No. 1 (term to expire 2/17/26) and
appoint Josee Saldua to Position No. 2 (term to expire 2/17/22) to the Civil
Service Commission/Personnel Board. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
This item was removed from the agenda due to the receipt of a bid protest.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Ms. Barajas provided a statement about the recent national and local protests
due to the death of George Floyd Jr., the opportunity to speak up and speak out
for the under -served, the Pasco Police Department, which is a nationally
accredited police force and encouraged peaceful protests.
Mr. Alvarado commented on this difficult time in the nation and asked Council
to define their role in facilitating the building of relationships within Pasco and
suggested that Council provide a statement and to create an open dialog
regarding these national issues.
Mayor Martinez requested that Mr. Zabell work with the community groups to
create a resolution or proclamation that addresses these issues.
Mr. Zabell stated that the City's Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Commission
has not met due to the COVID-19 interruption; however a facilitator is line up
to meet with the IDE Commission. Mr. Zabell suggested that three (3)
Councilmembers may join the IDE Commission while working on the City's
Resolution. Councilmembers Alvarado, Barajas and Maloney volunteered and
Serrano offered to be an alternate representative.
Mayor Martinez expressed appreciation to the Pasco community for the
peaceful protests that were held over the weekend and he commended the
efforts of the City and specifically the Pasco Police Department for the strides
made to become educated and nationally accredited.
Mr. Zabell also expressed appreciation to the Pasco community for holding a
peaceful protest, as well as to the Police Chief Roske and Fire Chief Gear for
the advance planning their departments conducted and for the appropriate
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presence during the protests made a positive difference in the outcome of the
rallies.
Mr. Zabell, Ms. Sigdel and Mr. White briefly discussed the status of CARES
Act funding. Mr. Zabell stated that staff will come back to Council with more
details on the impact of the City's financial status related to the COVID-19
crisis at the June 8, 2020 workshop.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the distribution of the CARES
Act funding and Council recommended that to get as much of the funding out
into the community taking into account the needs of keeping the City viable;
small businesses, vulnerable population, individuals are the priorities; move the
funding out quickly, be creative to get the funding out to small businesses and
also help them in other ways to reopen those businesses.
Mr. Maloney read the Council's oath of office and stated that he follows the
oath when taking action as a Councilmember.
Mayor Martinez thanked the firefighters for keeping the community safe. He
added to continue to follow the law and keep everyone safe by wearing face
masks to help contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra
Barham, City Clerk
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