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City Council Workshop fleeting
7:05 PM - Monday, June 27, 2022
City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by Blanche Barajas, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Joseph Campos, Pete
Serrano, and Zahra Roach
Councilmembers absent: David Milne
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;
Ken Roske, Police Chief; Richa Sigdel, Finance Director; Rick White, Community
& Economic Development Director; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and
Debby Barham, City Clerk.
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney commented on the sessions he attended at the Association
of Washington Cities (AWC) 2022 Annual Conference. He noted that Mayor Barajas,
City Manager Zabell and Deputy City Manager Lincoln also attended the conference.
Mayor Barajas also commented on the AWC Annual Conference sessions that she
attended.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Presentation - Police Department Strategic Plan
Police Chief Roske introduced Public Safety Principal Stewart Gary, from Citygate
Associated, LLC, who provided an overview of the proposed Pasco Police
Department Strategic Plan covering the scope of the plan, the organization as it
stands now, staffing recommendations, and needed staff training to meet the City's
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growth. Lastly, he provided the list of the staffing priorities as staff is added to the
Police Department over the next few years.
Council, Mr. Gary and staff further discussed the proposed strategic plan for the
Police Department.
2021-2022 Biennium Financial Update
Ms. Sigdel updated Council on the City's financial report as of the first quarter of
2022.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney and Ms. Sigdel continued to discuss the financial status
of the City. Ms. Sigdel will complete a further analysis of possible affects to the
budget related to salary and wages for vacant staff positions as the year goes on
and report on it at the next financial update.
Discussion - Lease three (3) Fire Trucks and Purchase Fire Ladder Truck
Fire Chief Gear introduced Deputy Fire Chief Patrick Reid who provided a brief
overview of the City's need to lease three (3) fire engines from PNC Equipment
Finance, as well as purchase a reserve fire ladder truck from Fire Trucks Unlimited
to help sustain the City of Pasco's Washington State Rating Bureau (WSRB) fire
insurance rating of a 3.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney asked if the City needed to order additional fire trucks and
ambulances to meet the growth needs of the City. Chief Gear responded that staff
continues to review and analyze the needs of the Fire Department and when it is
time, they will request additional equipment and apparatus.
Old Station No. 84 Lease with Franklin County Fire District No. 3
Fire Chief Gear introduced Deputy Fire Chief Ed Dunbar who provided a brief report
on the lease of a City facility to Franklin County Fire District No. 3 (FCFD#3) and
how it will help benefit aid to both Franklin County and City of Pasco residents.
Council briefly commented on facility, the lease and possible facility exchange with
FCFD#3.
American Rescue Plan Act Projects and Staff Recommendations
Senior Management Analyst Angela Pashon provided a status of the currently
funded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects, as well as ARPA funding that
is still available. Deputy Fire Chief Dunbar, Ms. Pashon and Administrative &
Community Services Director Ratkai provided details of staffs recommendations
for funding the Pasco Resource Navigator (PRN) program, the Downtown Outdoor
Dining program and facility upgrades to the Boys & Girls Club building owned by
the City with unallocated ARPA funds.
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Council and staff discussion was interjected throughout the staff presentation,
which provided direction to staff related to the proposed projects.
Discussion - Brantingham Right -of -Way Vacation (VAC 2022-004)
Mr. White provided a brief overview of the proposed right-of-way vacation at Adams
Street and Rainier Avenue.
Ordinance & Resolution - Budget Amendment & Bid Award for Process Water
Reuse Facility (PWRF) Pretreatment Improvements (Phase 1) Potable Water
and Electrical Improvements
Mr. Worley introduced Senior Civil Engineer Jon Padvorac who provided a brief
report on the proposed bid award for the Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF)
Pretreatment Improvements for Potable Water and Electrical Improvements
project.
Resolution - Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Sole Source Purchase
Mr. Worley provided a brief report on the proposed procurement of necessary
equipment for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Phase 2 project and the
justification for the sole source purchase.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mr. Zabell announced that the 2022 Municipal Excellence Award from the Association
of Washington Cities is displayed on the back wall of the Council Chambers and he
expressed appreciation to staff and the Planning Commission for their contributions
toward this statewide recognition. Mr. Zabell also announced that 11 application
packets were received for the vacant Council Position No. 3 and staff is reviewing the
packets for completeness, as well as ensuring the applicants meet the minimum
qualifications to serve on Council. The next step is to provide the qualified candidate
application packets to Council for discussion at an Executive Session (per RCW
42.30.110(1)(h)) scheduled for July 5, 2022.
RECESS
Mayor Barajas called a five-minute recess at 9:00 PM.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:05 PM for 20 minutes to discuss with
legal counsel about legal risks of current or proposed action per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(i)
W 42.30.110(1)(i) with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager and the City Attorney.
NOTE: Mr. Serrano was unable to attend the Executive Session.
Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 9:25 PM.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this _ day of , 20_'.
APPROVED:
Blanche Barajas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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