HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.06.15 Council MinutesREMOTE REGULAR MINUTES
MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REMOTE MEETING INSTRUCTIONS:
JUNE 15, 2020
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.pasco-wa.gov/publiccomment). As of 4:00
p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2020, one (1) request to speak was 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 (virtual); Ken Roske, Police Chief (virtual); Richa Sigdel, Finance
Director (in-person); 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:
All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by roll call vote as one motion (in the form listed below).
There will be no separate discussion of these items. If further discussion is desired by
Council members or the public, the item may be removed from the Consent Agenda to
the Regular Agenda and considered separately.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting held on June 1,
2020 and Workshop held on June 8, 2020.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $5,146,218.33 ($2,077,942.85 in
Check Nos. 235987-236187; $156,563.73 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 828730,
828732, 828734, 828769-828770, 828820; $22,778.02 in Check Nos. 53339-
53355; $809,776.51 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30148573-30149084;
$2,079,157.22 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 680-685).
To approve bad debt write-off for Utility Billing, Ambulance, Cemetery,
General Accounts, Miscellaneous Accounts, and Municipal Court (non-
criminal, criminal, and parking) accounts receivable in the total amount of
$107,504.95 and, of that amount, authorize $0.00 to be turned over for
collection.
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PMC Update to Street Overlay and Real Estate Excise Tax
JUNE 15, 2020
To adopt Ordinance No. 4492, updating Title 3 "Revenue and Finance" of the
Pasco Municipal Code, by revising sections within Chapters 3.20 'Real Estate
Excise Taxes," and 3.175 "Street Overlay Fund."
PSA Amendment - Moore/Sandifur Property
To approve Resolution No. 3966, authorizing Amendment No. 8 to the
Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Pasco and Moore Holdings
Company, LLC, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute said
amendment.
(RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as read. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call
Vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Proclamation for "Juneteenth Day"
Mr. Zabell provided a brief history of Juneteenth celebrating the end of slavery
in the United States.
Mayor Martinez introduced Edmon Daniels and Charvella McGary, members
of the Tri -Cities Juneteenth Community Council, who were attending remotely.
Mayor Martinez proclaimed Juneteenth day and presented the proclamation
virtually to Mr. Daniels and Ms. McGary.
Mr. Daniels, a founding member of Junteenth Community Council and Ms.
McGary, secretary, stated that Juneteenth has been celebrated over 40 years in
Pasco and is one of the only celebrations within Washington State.
Council expressed appreciation to Mr. Daniels and Ms. McGary for their efforts
in starting and continuing Junetenth in Pasco celebrating the emancipation from
slavery for over 40 years.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mr. Milne attended a Pasco downtown business owners meeting on Saturday,
June 13, 2020.
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas recently attended a remote meeting with Governor
Inslee, and community leaders from Benton, Franklin and Yakima Counties
about how to move forward on Safe Start Washington and reopening the
businesses within the counties.
Mr. Alvarado recently attended a Benton Franklin Transportation Board remote
meeting.
Mr. Serrano noted that the City of Pasco has posted the position for Deputy
City Manager.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
2021-2026 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan
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Mr. White introduced City Engineer Ford. Mr. Ford noted that this item was
discussed in detail with Council at the June 8, 2020 Council Workshop.
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing at 7:30 PM.
Mr. Maloney read a communication he received from Dave Beach, Bike Tri -
Cities, expressing support of the 2021-2026 Six -Year TIP.
Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing after three calls at 7.34 PM
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3967,
adopting the 2021-2026 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for the
City of Pasco for the purpose of guiding the development, design, and
construction of local and regional transportation improvements. Mr. Alvarado
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Q* Harris Road/Bush Rezone (MF #Z 2020-001)
Mr. White provided a brief report of the proposed rezone to accommodate the
development of four (4) lots instead of three (3) lots under the current zoning of
the land.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4493,
rezoning a parcel located at 11920 Harris Rd from RS -20 to RS -12, and further,
authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
Peaceful Assembly Resolution
Mr. Zabell provided a brief report of the development of a peaceful assembly
resolution which occurred in a short period of time.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Resolution No. 3968,
reaffirming the right of the people to peaceful assembly. Mr. Maloney
seconded.
Council deliberation ensued regarding the proposed resolution; discussion
points included:
• Recommendation was offered that the term "peacefully protest" within
the proposed resolution be replaced with "peacefully assembly."
• Better understanding of how Section 3 of the resolution will be
accomplished specifically regarding the Pledge of the Council.
• During the development of the resolution, some community members
expressed concern that the resolution was lacking specific language
related to timelines and a plan of action. The group considered those
comments and decided that the resolution would express the City's
commitment to addressing this issue and a plan would follow through
the IDE Commission and possibly including the Council subcommittee
and/or community leaders.
Mr. Maloney read some specific feedback from some of the members
preparing the resolution expressing concern how the proposed
resolution will be received in the black community within Pasco without
providing a detailed plan for each section of the resolution.
Education was also important, the lack of education related to this topic
was a concern, and that was one of the reasons the IDE Commission
was formed a few yeirs ago.
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The proposed resolution was an attempt to express Council's direction
on this topic and it was a first step for an open and ongoing dialog on
improving the community relations for its residents of color.
The timelines and action plans will be forthcoming through the IDE
Commission and support citizens of color.
Acknowledge that this is a significant issue and the resolution was the
start of a commitment of an ongoing discussion and development of
plan of action to make a positive change within Pasco and the greater
Tri -Cities community.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas
reaffirming the right of the people
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
moved to adopt Resolution No. 3968,
to peaceful assembly. Mr. Maloney
*Bid Award - Fire Station No. 84 and Fire Headquarters
Chief Gear provided a report on the bids received for Fire Station No. 84 and
Fire Headquarters.
Mr. Maloney expressed appreciation that the bids came in well under the
engineer's estimate.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to award the bid for construction
of Fire Station No. 84 & Fire Headquarters to Jackson Contractor Group, Inc. in
the amount of $7,526,305.80 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 drive-through COVID-19 testing was set to start on
Wednesday, June 17 at both the HAPO Center in Pasco and Toyota Center in
Kennewick. Mr. Zabell also commented on the CARES Act funding status.
Mayor Martinez encouraged individuals that may have COVID-19 symptoms to
go get tested and stay at home to protect others from being infected. It is
important that residents within Benton and Franklin County adhere to the
Health District's and Washington State's mandates related to COVID-19.
Mr. Maloney announced that the opportunity for Benton and Franklin Counties
to move into Phase 2 of the Safe Start Washington has been placed on pause
and further discussions with the state and local health organizations will take
place later in the week to determine the next steps. It is important to adhere to
the social distancing and wearing masks mandates to help reduce the numbers
of infected individuals and in turn, allow businesses to reopen.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 PM.
APPROVED:
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Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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