HomeMy WebLinkAbout4193 Resolution - Ratifying EO 2020-006.2 Conducting Public Meetings RESOLUTION NO.4193
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO RATIFYING THE
EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2020-006.2 RELATING TO CONDUCTING
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
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 confirtnation 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:
That the City Council confirms and ratifies Emergency Order 2020-006.2 related to
conducting public meetings as presented in Exhibit A, attached hereto, and
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take retroactive effect as of June 1,
2022, at 12:00 a.m.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 6`h day of June, 2022.
Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Resolution—Ratifying Emergency Order No.2020-006.2—Conducting Public Meetings
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Emergency Order No.2020-006.2
Conducting Public Meetings
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 Proclamation No. 20-05,
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 fareign travel outside
United States of America due to the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States;
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, on March 23, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed Proclamation No. 20-25,
imposing a "Stay Home — Stay Healthy" Order throughout Washington State, prohibiting all
people in Washington State from leaving their homes or participating in social, spiritual, and
recreational gatherings of any kind, regardless of the number of participants, and all non-essential
businesses from conducting business until midnight on May 4, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed a Proclamation No. 20-28,
waiving and suspending the portions of RCW 42.30 and RCW 42.56 that requires in-person
meetings or contact during this time of social distancing; and
WHEREAS, on March 29, 2020, the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump,
extended the social distancing guidelines for another 30 days or through Apri130, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee issued Proclamation No. 20-
28.14,enabling public agencies,at their option and,in addition to hosting remote meeting elements
and all guidelines and requirements prescribed withim the Proclamation, to include an in-person
meeting component; and
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WHEREAS, on April 29, 2022, Governor Jay Inslee issued Proclamation 20-28.16,
rescinding pandemic-related restrictions for the Open Public Meetings Act effective June 1,2022;
and
WHEREAS, changes related to the Open Public Meetings Act through House Bill 1329,
which codified many of the restrictions and requirements of Governor Jay Inslee's Proclamation
20-28.16 necessitates adequate time for City staff to analyze, prepare, and present necessary
changes for City Council discussion and direction.
NOW, THEREFORE,
I, Blanche Barajas, Mayor of the City of Pasco, ORDER under the emergency powers
granted to me under the Proclamation of Emergency,ratified by Resolution No. 3946,that:
1. The above recitals are true and correct in all respects.
2. The City Council and its boards and commissions meetings will continue to hold
their meetings remotely with meeting/webinar software that allows the public to
sign into the meeting by computer, tablet, smart phone or, at a minimum, attend
through a conference call-in process through their telephone.
3. The City Council regular meetings and workshops, and City boards and
commissions may include an in-person component as prescribed in House Bill
1329.
4. This Order shall be effective on June 1, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. and extend for the
duration of the Washington State declared state of emergency,Proclamation 20-05,
as amended,unless extended or terminated by separate written order.
DATED this lQ� day of June 2022.
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Blanche Baraja , or
Att t:
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Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
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