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Remote Regular Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, November 16, 2020
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REMOTE MEETING INSTRUCTIONS:
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Governor Inslee's Proclamation No. 20-28.11, 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 (Nww.pasco-
wa.gov/publiccomment). As of 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16,
2020, one (1) request to speak was received.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Blanche Barajas, Mayor
Pro Tem.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig
Maloney, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano.
Councilmembers absent: Saul Martinez.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City
Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Eric Ferguson,
City Attorney; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Zach Ratkai, Administrative &
Community Services Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; Richa Sigdel,
Finance Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development
Director; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and Debby Barham, City
Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
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CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Meeting Minutes
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Remote Meeting held
on November 2, 2020 and Remote Workshop held on November 9,
2020.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $2,126,942.06 ($750,484.00 in
Check Nos. 238412-238529; $541,606.35 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
830014, 830040, 830044-830049; $19,138.52 in Check Nos. 53461-
53473; $813,289.91 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30154235-30154750;
$2,423.28 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 724-729).
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 $169,774.32 and, of that amount, authorize $0.00 to be turned over
for collection.
Resolution - Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for
Tourism Promotion Area
To approve Resolution No. 4009, approving the Second Amendment to
Interlocal Agreement for Tourism Promotion Area.
Resolution - WA ST Department of Natural Resources Easement for
Columbia East Force Main
To approve Resolution No. 4010, authorizing the City Manager to
execute the Easement documents for the Columbia East Force Main
Project on the Department of Natural Resources Land.
Resolution - Communication Site License Agreement with AT&T
(Water Tower)
To approve Resolution No. 4011, for the Communication Site License
Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) and further
authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
Chiawana Park Riparian Shoreline Project Memorandum of
Understanding
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Pasco and Mid -Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group as written and
authorize the Administrative and Community Services Director to
execute said memorandum.
MOTION: Mr. Alvarado moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
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read. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously by Roll Call
vote.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mr. Alvarado reported on a special meeting and regular meeting with
Ben Franklin Transit. He also commented on an Association of
Washington Cities task force he participated on.
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Public Hearing - Public Access Easement Vacation Pasco Coke
LLC Property (vacated Henry Street)
Mr. Worley provided a brief history of the easement located on Henry
Street at the Pasco Coke, LLC property and the need for the vacation.
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas declared the Public Hearing open to consider
the proposed vacation.
Ms. Long expressed concern regarding safety and noise pollution
concerns of the current and proposal easement. She requested another
access to Road 34 through W. Octave Street from the housing division.
Mr. Milne also expressed concern about the safety issues of current and
proposed easements.
Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Pro
Tem Barajas declared the Public Hearing closed.
Mr. Zabell noted that staff recognizes the proposed easement
relocation, traffic signage and striping is a short term solution. He stated
that staff will continue to look for a long term improvements within that
area.
Mr. Alvarado asked for the Cola Cola operations including restrictions
placed on its operations.
Mr. Maloney asked for history of the property and provide an
explanation of how this issue occurred.
2021-2022 Operating & Capital Projects Budget Ordinances - First
Reading
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Ms. Sigdel stated there were no further updates to provide Council at
this time.
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas declared the Public Hearing open to consider
the proposed 2021-2022 Operating and Capital Projects Budget
Ordinances following three calls for comments, and there being none,
Pro Tem Barajas declared the Public Hearing closed.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved for the first reading of Ordinance No.
4503, for consideration of the City of Pasco Biennial Operating Budget
for 2021-2022. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Mr. Alvarado moved for the first reading of Ordinance No.
4504, for consideration of the City of Pasco Biennial Capital Projects
Budget for 2021-2022. Ms. Roach seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Resolution - Basin Disposal Inc. - Overview of Services, 2021 Rate
Increase
Mr. Worley provided a brief report related to the proposed 2021 rate
increase with Basin Disposal, Inc. (BDI).
MOTION: Mr. Alvarado moved to approve Resolution No. 4012,
authorizing the 2021 Basin Disposal Service Rate as proposed. Mr.
Maloney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Nelson Trust Rezone (Z 2020-003)
Mr. White explained the purpose and process of the proposed rezone.
MOTION: Mr. Alvarado moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4505, rezoning
a parcel located at 2217 Road 84 from RS -20 to RS -12, and further,
authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
Ordinance - Solano Rezone R-3 to R-4 (Z 2020-004)
Mr. White explained the purpose and process of the proposed rezone.
Mr. Maloney asked if this rezone will cause any traffic issues within the
area. Mr. White stated that traffic issues will be addressed at the project
level but a preliminary review indicates that the current streets system
should accommodate the zoning change.
MOTION: Mr. Serrano moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4506, rezoning a
parcel located at 909 N 3rd Avenue from R-3 to R-4, and further,
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authorize publication by summary only. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
Resolution - PWRF Embankment Repair Construction Contract
with Apollo Inc.
Mr. Worley explained the need for the embankment repair to be
completed before January 2021 for the storage pond.
Mr. Maloney asked for more detailed explanation of what happened to
cause the break and Mr. Worley explained what occurred that caused
the break.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 4013, and
further authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract
with Apollo Inc. for the PWRF Embankment Repair project. Ms. Roach
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution - Bid Award for Road 36 Lift Station Upgrades Project
Mr. Worley introduced Ms. Serra who provided a brief report of the
proposed Lift Station upgrades.
MOTION: Mr. Alvarado moved to approve Resolution No. 4014,
awarding the Road 36 Lift Station Upgrades project to Pipe of
Washington (P.O.W.) Contracting, Inc. of Pasco, Washington in the
amount of $593,684.81, including Washington State Sales Tax, and
further authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents.
Mr. Maloney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution - NW Sewer LID No. 151 - Easement Purchase
Mr. Worley provided a brief overview of the easement purchase for the
NW Sewer Local Improvement District (LID) No. 151.
MOTION: Mr. Alvarado moved to approve Resolution No. 4015,
authorizing the City Manager to execute the easement agreements for
the Northwest Area Sewer LID Project. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
2020 Fireworks Display Contract
Mr. Ratkai provided an update to Council regarding the 2020 Fireworks
contract. He noted the other City events scheduled in December 2020,
which includes the Lampson Cable Bridge Run and the annual
Winterfest, as well as the reallocation of Parks & Recreation staff to
other departments due to COVID-19 pandemic issues.
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MOTION: Mr. Alvarado moved to direct staff to cancel the 2020
Fireworks Contract, electing to move forward with a July 4, 2021 date
under a new contract. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Chief Gear updated Council on the COVID-19 testing at the CBC Test
site noting the recent record breaking number of tests performed at that
site. He also announced the average wait time is currently about 15-20
minutes and that starting on November 24, the test samples will be
forwarded to the University of Washington twice a day, which will reduce
the time it takes to get results. Lastly, he expressed concern about
number of positive COVID-19 tests and stated that it must be reduced
from the current rate of 14 percent to 2-3 percent within Franklin County.
Ms. Sigdel updated Council on the Utility Assistance Grant Program.
Mr. Zabell expressed appreciation to City staff for the work they are
doing. He commented on the continued affects of the COVID-19
pandemic as it relates to Pasco residents, businesses and how the City
continues to operate while adhering to the restrictions placed on Benton
and Franklin Counties by Governor Inslee.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this day of ) em6&-, 2020.
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor---
ATTEST:
ayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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