HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.07.06 Council MinutesREMOTE REGULAR MINUTES
MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REMOTE MEETING INSTRUCTIONS:
JULY 6, 2020
Governor Inslee's Proclamation No. 20-28.6, 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 ( ). As of 4:00
p.m. on Monday, July 6, 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); Darcy Buckley,
Finance Manager (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 Meeting held on June 15,
2020 and, Special Meeting and Workshop held on June 22, 2020.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of X3,579,380.95 ($1,998,301.53 in
Check Nos. 236188-236509; $742,682.79 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 828629-
828646. 828655-828659, 828666-828722, 828735-828762, 828771-828816,
828825-828891, 828893-828907, 828963-828965; $10,918.84 in Check Nos.
53357-53366; $825,054.82 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30149085-30149597;
$2,422.97 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 686).
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Quitclaim Deed - PWRF Property Purchase
To approve Resolution No. 3969, approving the Quit Claim Deed from the
United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation.
Amendment to Benton County Emergency Services (BCES) Interlocal
Agreement
To approve Resolution No. 3970, authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the 2018
Second Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for Benton County
Emergency Services for funding an additional communication site and, further,
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authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
Professional Services Agreement with R112 Engineering, Inc. for the West
Pasco Water Treatment Plant (WPWTP) Improvements
To approve Professional Services Agreement for the West Pasco Water
Treatment Plant (WPWTP) Improvements with RH2 Engineering, Inc. not to
exceed $646,574.00, and further, authorize the City Manager to execute the
Professional Services Agreement.
(RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as read. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call
vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Mr. Alvarado announced that he participated in a video in support of mask
wearing within the Greater Columbia Basin area.
Mr. Milne noted that he participated in a Pasco Police ride -a -long on July 4,
2020.
Ms. Roach stated that she recently toured Pasco Police Department facility,
toured many of the Pasco's Parks and Recreation and Parks Maintenance
pending projects, as well as some Public Works Department projects. Ms.
Roach expressed appreciation to the staff who guided the tours.
Mr. Maloney commented on the recent Pasco Public Facilities District Board
meeting he attended virtually along with Mr. Milne.
Mr. Serrano commented on his Independence Day celebration weekend.
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas reminded everyone that the U.S. Census is still going
and encouraged everyone to fill out their census form.
Mayor Martinez commented on the PUD Mask -up event held on Monday, June
29, 2020. Mayor Martinez also noted the meeting he attended with Governor
Inlsee and other community leaders, which was held on Tuesday, June 30, 2020
regarding the COVID-19 crisis and Safe Start Washington Plan. Lastly, Mayor
Martinez commented on the 4th of July celebration.
Mr. Alvarado expressed appreciation to Mayor Martinez for the work he is
accomplishing during this challenging year.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
PMC Amendments - Based on Code Publishing Recommendations
Mr. Briggs provided a brief update to the needed updates to the Pasco
Municipal Code (PMC).
Council had a brief question and answer period with Mr. Briggs.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4494,
amending sections 9.100.070, 9.100.100, 9.100.120, 9.100.130, 9.100.140,
9.100.150, 9.100.160, 9.100.170, 9.100.180, 9.100.190, 9.100.200, 9.100.220,
9.100.230,' 9.100.240, 9.100.260, 9.100.270 of the Pasco Municipal Code,
updating and clarifying Park Code provisions of the Municipal Code. Mr.
Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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*Resolution Authorizing the Washington State Recreation and
Conservation Office (RCO) Grant Application
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief report on the request for grant funding from the
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for two park projects.
Council and staff held a brief question and answer period.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3971,
authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to act as the authorized
representative/agent on behalf of the City of Pasco and to legally bind the City
of Pasco with respect to both the Highland Park Improvements Phase II Project
and the Sacajawea Heritage Trail - Shared Use Improvements Project for which
City staff seek grant funding assistance managed through the Washington State
Recreation and Conservation Office. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
*Resolution - Ratify Emergency Order Related to COVID-19
Mr. Zabell and Mr. White provided an update of the Safe Start Washington
within Franklin County and moving to Phase 1.5 and the actions the City
initiated and the Mayor's Emergency Order.
Council and staff discussed this process and next steps as the community moves
along into the next phases.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3972,
ratifying Emergency Order No. 2020-007, relating to Temporary Changes to
Outdoor Seating in C-1, C-2 and C-3 Zones. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Coronavirus Relief Fund
Mr. White provided a brief history and current status of the CARES funding
and proposed use of the funds.
Council and staff had a brief discussion on the proposed funding.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to authorize use of up to one
million dollars of the Department of Commerce Coronavirus Relief Funds for
business assistance. Mr. Maloney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell first discussed the Fourth of July celebration within Pasco and the
alternate activities that the City's Parks & Recreation Division created for
residents enjoy Independence Day while ensuring that social distancing was
maintained.
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief recap of the alternate Fourth of July activities;
Police Chief Roske provided a brief report on the Pasco Police Department's
calls for service; Deputy Fire Chief Dunbar also provided a report on the Fire
Department's calls for service.
Mr. Zabell discussed the move of the Safe Start Washington within Franklin
County to Phase 1.5 this past week and the current statistics related to the
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number of COVID-19 cases and that more work is needed to reduce the number
of individuals contracting the virus. Lastly, he noted that the coordination
efforts throughout greater Tri -Cities in working towards reducing the spread of
the virus.
Ms. Roach suggested that a Council Retreat be held outdoors over an extended
period of time.
Mr. Zabell expressed appreciation to Ms. Roach for bringing this topic forward
and stated the Council Retreat had also been on his mind. Mr. Zabell agreed
that it is time to capture potential topics for a retreat and while it would be ideal
to meet in-person for the retreat, it is highly unlikely that can be in-person and
will likely be through GoToMeeting or the use of some other technology.
Mayor Martinez expressed a preference to hold a Council Retreat in-person,
even if Council needs to wait a little longer; however, he will do what is needed
to move the City along.
Council concurred that an in-person Retreat was preferred and it was noted that
the Biennial Budget would be forthcoming within six to eight weeks.
Mr. Zabell offered to work with staff and will bring options back to Council at
the next workshop meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:39 PM.
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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