HomeMy WebLinkAbout4016 Resolution - Ratifying EO 2020-001.1 Temporary Sign CodeRESOLUTION NO. 4016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO RATIFYING THE EMERGENCY
ORDER NO. 2020-001.1 RELATED TO TEMPORARY SIGN USAGE WITHIN
THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010 due to the COVID-19 emergency, which has caused a
world-wide pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the emergency order allows the City, including its businesses
and community members, to continue to conduct business, ensuring that the safety of everyone is
secured, while maintaining the needed services for all; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Municipal Code Section 2.55.020 (2) states that any such
emergency) orders shall, at the next regular or special meeting of the City Council, following the
date the orders are issued, be presented to the City Council for ratification and confirmation by
resolution of the City Council and if not so ratified and confirmed, shall be of no further effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
Be It Resolved, that the City Council confirms and ratifies Emergency Order 2020-001.1
related to the Temporary Sign Code as presented in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto, and
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution takes effect the date Emergency Order 2020-
001.1 was signed by the Mayor of Pasco, Washington.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 7th day of December,
2020.
Saul Martinez
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Fe on Law, PI
City Clerk Cit ttorney
Resolution — Emergency Order No. 2020-001.1 for Temporary Sign Code
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR (509) 545-3404 FAX (509) 545-3403
P.O. Box 293 525 North 3rd Ave. Pasco, WA 99301 www.pasco-wa.gov
Emergency Order No. 2020-001.1 1
Emergency Order No. 2020-001.1
Temporary Signs
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Public Health and
Human Services Secretary, Alex Azar declared a public emergency for the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19) beginning on January 27, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed a Proclamation declaring
a State of Emergency exists in all counties in the State of Washington due to the number of
confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and directed that plans and procedures of the
Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan be implemented; and
WHEREAS, beginning on March 11, 2020, the President of the United States, Donald J.
Trump, directed the Federal Government to take numerous emergency measures to address the
unprecedented nature of this public health crisis, including restrictions on all foreign travel outside
United States of America due to the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee announced the temporary closure
of all restaurants statewide, except for take-away and delivery orders; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Department of Public Health of Benton and Franklin
County announced the first local case of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, as the COVID-19 emergency worsens, there is an increasing likelihood that
City residents will be exposed to the virus; and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee announced Franklin County was
approved to advance to Phase 2 of the Safe Start Washington Plan, permitting indoor and outdoor
capacity be limited to 50%; and
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee announced a subsequent
temporary closure of all restaurants statewide, except for take-away and delivery orders, and
outdoor dining capacity as is consistent with the Outdoor Dining Guidance; and
WHEREAS, PMC 17.15.010 and PMC 17.15.020 limit Pasco businesses’ ability to
advertise with temporary signs; and
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WHEREAS, to prevent excessive economic harm to local businesses, it is necessary to
allow restaurants to advertise their continued ability to satisfy take-out and/or delivery orders and
outdoor dining; and
WHEREAS, the residents and businesses of Pasco rely on restaurants located within the
City to provide high quality food and it is in the interests of public health and morale that eating
establishments remain open to the extent possible during the current emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE,
I, Saul Martinez, Mayor of the City of Pasco, ORDER under the emergency powers granted
to me under the Proclamation of Emergency that:
1. The above recitals are true and correct in all respects;
2. The sign code provisions of PMC 17.15.010 and PMC 17.15.020 and any other
provisions of the Pasco Municipal Code as they relate to temporary sign advertisements for takeout
and delivery food, and outdoor dining, are hereby suspended.
3. The City Manager is hereby charged with establishing administrative processes and
standards to provide for such temporary signing.
4. This Order shall be in effect until 100% indoor occupancy is achieved, as amended,
unless extended or terminated by separate written order.
DATED this 3rd day of December, 2020.
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Saul Martinez, Mayor
Attest:
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Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk