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7:00 PM - Monday, May 3, 2021
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CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Saul Martinez, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig
Maloney, Saul Martinez, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City
Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Craig Briggs,
Acting 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Meeting Minutes
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council remote Meeting held
on April 19, 2021 and remote Workshop held on April 26, 2021.
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Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $4,191,506.44 ($2,463,176.34
in Check Nos. 241276-241547; $877,034.31 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
831505-831517, 831519-831564, 831577-831637, 831640-831675,
831680-831720, 831722-831773, 831779-831799, 831801-831807,
831811-831826, 831828-831831, 831833-831837, 831876; $5,710.36 in
Check Nos. 53578-53583; $845,585.43 in Electronic Transfer Nos.
30160357-30160863).
Ordinance - PMC Chronic Nuisance Updates
To adopt Ordinance No. 4532, creating a new Chapter 1.02, "Duty of
Enforcement," and amending Chapter 9.95 "Chronic Nuisances," in the
Pasco Municipal Code related to Code Enforcement and, further,
authorize publication by summary only.
Ordinances - Northwest Sewer OLID - Interim Financing and Budget
Adjustment
To adopt Ordinance No. 4533, relating to Local Improvement District No.
151; converting LID No. 151 into a utility local improvement district;
authorizing the issuance of a subordinate lien water and sewer revenue
bond anticipation note (utility local improvement district) to provide interim
financing necessary to pay costs of constructing the Northwest Area
sewer trunk line, pending the issuance of water and sewer revenue bonds
(utility local improvement district) authorized pursuant to Ordinance No.
4483; fixing the terms of the note; providing for the purchase of the note
by the City from funds on deposit in the City's General Fund; and
providing for related matters, and further, authorize publication by
summary only.
To adopt Ordinance No. 4534, amending the 2021-2022 biennial
operating budget (Ordinance No. 4503) of the City of Pasco, Washington,
by providing supplement thereto; to provide additional appropriation in the
City's General and Utility Fund for the interim financing of Utility Local
Improvement District No. 151, and further, authorize publication by
summary only.
(RC) MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve the Consent
Agenda as read. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll
Call vote.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Proclaiming May 2021 "Asian American and Pacific Islander Month"
Mayor Martinez read the proclamation proclaiming May 2021 as, "Asian
American and Pacific Islander Month" in Pasco, Washington and then
introduced Senior Policy Analysis Pashon.
Ms. Pashon introduced Dr. Yichien Cooper who provided a brief
presentation related to the Asian American and Pacific Islander month.
Mr. Scott Lehrman, Pasco, WA, expressed appreciation to Council for
proclaiming Asian American and Pacific Islander Month and commented
on the discrimination his grandparents endured in the lives.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Justin Carey, Pasco, WA, commented on Grace Kitchen, the three
levels of government - federal, state and municipal governments, and the
Planned Parenthood located in Pasco, WA.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
Mr. Milne announced that he attended the opening of Pasco School
District's new Reynolds Middle School.
Ms. Barajas stated that she visited Grace Kitchen, a small, not-for-profit,
organization to empower women coming out of difficult situations as they
re-enter society and encouraged everyone to visit Grace Kitchen and
donate to its mission.
Mayor Martinez commented on a Spanish radio service announcement
he participated in encouraging individuals 16 and older to get their
COVID-19 vaccinations. He also noted a Department of Energy meeting
he recently attended.
General Fund Monthly Report - March 2021
Ms. Sigdel noted that there was nothing out of the ordinary in the General
Fund report and noted that additional information regarding the American
Recovery Act funding will be presented at next week's Council Workshop.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS
Ordinance - Budget Amendment - 20 009 - Road 68 Widening South
of 1-182
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief overview of the purpose of proposed budget
adjustment.
Council and staff held a brief question and answer period.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4535,
amending the 2021-2022 Biennial Operation Budget of the City of Pasco,
Washington by providing supplement thereto; to provide additional grant
appropriation in the City's General Construction Fund for the construction
of Road 68 Widening South of 1-182 and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Maloney seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution - Professional Services Supplemental Agreement No. 3
with J -U -B Engineers, Inc. for Lewis Street Overpass Project
Mr. Worley explained the purpose of the amendment to the professional
services agreement for the Lewis Street Overpass Project.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No.
4056, authorizing the City Manager to execute Supplement No. 3 for the
Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with J -U -B ENGINEERS, Inc for
the Lewis Street Overpass project. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Resolution - Setting Public Hearing Date for Tverdokhleb Street
Vacation: Portion of Road 97 (VAC 2021-001)
Mr. White provided a brief history of the property seeking a street vacation
of a portion of Road 97.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Barajas moved to approve Resolution No.
4057, setting 7:00 P.M., Monday, June 7, 2021, as the time and date to
conduct a public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Road 97. Mr.
Serrano seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Mr. Zabell noted the good work of the Pasco Arts & Culture Commission
(PACC) in preparing the proclamation presented earlier in the meeting.
He also announced that the Pasco Public Facilities District (PPFD) Board
will be meeting May 4, 2021 at 4:00 PM and will review financial analysis
report for proposed PPFD project. Lastly, he noted the potential Healthy
Washington Phase 3 changed back to Phase 2.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.
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PASSED and APPROVED this / day of 1 � Iib -,20
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra Barham, City Clerk
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