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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022.04.11 Council Minutes Lity�� � �S � Wz�shingtc�n MINUTES City Council Workshop Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, April 11, 2022 City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Blanche Barajas, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Joseph Campos, Pete Serrano, David Milne, and Nikki Torres Councilmembers absent: Zahra Roach Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Craig Briggs, Assistant City Attorney; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director; Darcy Buckley, Finance Manager; 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. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS Ms. Torres commented on the Pasco Chamber of Commerce meeting held earlier today. Mr. Campos commented on an upcoming Ben Franklin Transit Board meeting scheduled for later this week. Mr. Serrano reminded staff to prepare a proclamation for the Pasco Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Zabell stated that staff is working with the Chamber to prepare the proclamation. Mayor Barajas commented on the recent Arbor Day celebration and tree planting event held on Saturday, April 9th. She also mentioned that Volunteer Park has plans to tum Page 1 of 2 the park into an arboretum where 1,000 trees will be planted over the next several years. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION Strategic Review - Community and Economic Development Department Mr. White introduced Patrick Ibarra, owner of the Mejorando Group, who reported on the status of the current strategic review targeting the Community & Economic Development Department. Council and Mr. Ibarra discussed the review structure, the outreach efforts, and types of recommendations that will come out of the review. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION Mr. Zabell announced the Cinco de Mayo celebration is scheduled for May 6 to 8, 2022. He also noted that the Downtown Pasco Development Authority(DPDA)and the Latino Business Association (LBA) are partnering on the entertainment efforts for Cinco de Mayo. Mayor Barajas reminded Council that they were invited to participate in the Cinco de Mayo parade. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 PM. PASSED and APPROVED this��day of , 2022. APPROVED: ATTEST: ` - �� �Hfan`che Ba �as, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page2of2