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PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
COVID-19 Test Site Agreements
Mr. Zabell introduced the request to open a new COVID-19 Test Site and then
turned it over to Fire Chief Gear who reported on the status of the area test sites
and the need to manage a new test site in Franklin County. Chief Gear stated
that retired staff from the Pasco Fire Department were solicited for the
management oversight and will work with a third party, Columbia Safety, LLC.
Columbia Safety, LLC will conduct the tests at the new testing site.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to authorize the City Manager to
complete negotiations and execute an agreement with Benton -Franklin Health
District consistent with the terms presented and to bring back to the City
Council for ratification. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to authorize the City Manager to
complete negotiations and execute a professional services agreement with
Columbia Safety LLC consistent with the terms presented and to bring back to
the City Council for ratification. Mr. Maloney seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell commented favorably on both the Chapel Hill LID No. 150 and
Foster Wells Force Main Projects.
Mayor Martinez encouraged everyone to complete the U.S. Census and asked
that they also remind friends and neighbors to complete the census as well.
Mr. Maloney commented on a recent visit he had with Matt Watkins, former
Mayor of Pasco.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:24 PM for approximately 10
minutes to establish the sales price or lease amount of real estate per RCW
42.30.110(1)(b),(c) and was attended by the City Manager, City Attorney and
Administrative & Community Services Director.
At 8:34 PM, Mayor Martinez announced that the Executive Session was
extended another 10 minutes.
Mayor Martinez called the meeting back to order at 8:44 PM.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:44 PM.
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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Franklin County for the use of a van for the Municipal Court's Community
Litter Clean -Up Program. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution - Setting a Public Hearing for Street Vacation: A Portion of
South Cedar Ave (MF# VAC 2020-005)
Mr. White provided a brief history of the property, the request to vacate the
property and noted that the action before Council was to set a public hearing
date in mid-October.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3987,
setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, October 19, 2020 as the time and date to conduct a
public hearing to consider vacating a portion of South Cedar Avenue. Mr.
Maloney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolutions - Project Acceptance - Multiple Public Works Projects
Mr. Worley introduced Construction Manager Kent McCue who provided a
description of each project, as well as the total costs for those projects that were
ready to be be accepted by the City. The projects included the Chapel Hill LID
150 Project, the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) PLC Upgrades Project,
the Foster Wells Force Main Project and the Columbia East Pump Station
Project.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3988,
accepting work performed by Premier Excavation, Inc. under contract for the
Chapel Hill LID 150 Project. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3989,
accepting work performed by Townsend Controls & Electrics, LLC. under
contract for the WWTP PLC Upgrades Project. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3990,
accepting work performed by C&E Trenching, LLC under contract for the
Foster Wells Force Main Project. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3991,
accepting work performed by Clearwater Construction & Management, LLC.
under contract for the Columbia East Pump Station Project. Mr. Milne
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution - Extension of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Commission
Mr. Zabell noted that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Inclusion, Diversity
and Equity Commission (IDEC) was unable to meet for the past several months
and in order to complete the goals set by Council, the IDEC, which is an ad hoc
commission, has requested an extension to December 31, 2021.
Council discussion ensued regarding the extension of the IDEC for another
year.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3992,
extending the term of the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Commission, a citizen
ad hoc commission, through December 31, 2021. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion
carried 6-1 No - Serrano.
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Resolution - Water Rights Contract No. 2 with Washington State Dept. of
Ecology
To approve Resolution No. 3984, of the City of Pasco, Washington, authorizing
the City Manager to sign the Water Service Contract with Washington
Department of Ecology for Pasco's beneficial and permitted use of 5,000 acre
feet of water from the Lake Roosevelt incremental storage release program.
Axon Officer Safety Plan and 5 -Year Contract Renewal
To approve the contract with Axon, International, Inc., and further, authorize
the City Manager to execute the contract.
Resolution - Council Goals for 2020-2021
To adopt Resolution No. 39851 establishing primary goals for the City of Pasco
for the ensuing calendar years 2020-2021.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
read. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mr. Serrano commented on a local decision makers meeting he attended last
week. He encouraged Council to work with Franklin County to advocate for in-
person meetings.
Mayor Martinez commented on two standing COVID-19 related meetings he
attended last week and also was advocating for Franklin and Benton Counties
to move into Phase 2 of Safe Start Washington.
Ms. Roach expressed support for Council, while expressing concern with
Franklin County, to advocate for moving to next Phase in Safe Start
Washington.
Mr. Milne commented on the Downtown Pasco Development Authority Board
(DPDA) meeting he attended last week.
Mr. Alvarado commented on the Benton Franklin Council of Governments
meeting he attended last week.
General Fund Monthly Report - August 2020
Ms. Sigdel provided and overview of the General Fund Report for August
2020.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Resolution - Interlocal Agreement with Franklin County for Litter Clean-
up Van
Mr. Ferguson provided a brief summary of the new van that Franklin County
has offered to the Pasco Municipal Court for use with their Community Litter
Clean -Up Program.
Council and staff briefly discussed the proposed offer.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No. 3986,
authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute an interlocal agreement with
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MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
REMOTE MEETING INSTRUCTIONS:
Governor Inslee's Proclamation No. 20-28.8, 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, September 21, 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); 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:
Approval of Meeting Minutes
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council remote Meeting held on
September 8, 2020, and remote Workshops held on September 10 and 14, 2020.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $3,892,351.22 ($3,015,250.30 in
Check Nos. 237514-237758; $47,356.78 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 829514;
$12,646.87 in Check Nos. 53415-53424; $817,097.27 in Electronic Transfer
Nos. 30152169-30152684).
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
$185,094.24 and, of that amount, authorize $79,933.50 to be turned over for
collection.
Resolution - Surplus of City Property - NKA Heritage Boulevard
To approve Resolution No. 3983, determining certain real property along
Heritage Boulevard to be surplus to the City's needs and, further, authorize the
City Manager to sell the property through realtor listing for a minimum price
determined through appraisal or market analysis.
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