HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.03.23 Council MinutesWORKSHOP MINUTES
MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 23, 2020
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:43 p.m. by Saul Martinez, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado (virtual), Blanche Barajas (in-
person), Craig Maloney (virtual), Saul Martinez (in-person), David Milne (in-
person), Zahra Roach (virtual), and Pete Serrano (virtual).
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager (in-person); Eric Ferguson, City
Attorney (virtual); Steve Worley, Public Works Director (virtual); Rick White,
Community & Economic Development Director (in-person); Richa Sigdel,
Finance Director (in-person); Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community
Services Director (in-person); Ken Roske, Police Chief (virtual); Bob Gear,
Fire Chief (virtual); and City Clerk Barham (in-person).
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Mr. Alvarado announced that the Benton, Franklin & Walla Walla Counties
Good Roads & Transportation Association Meeting has been cancelled until
further notice due to the COVID-19 crisis. Mr. Alvarado also commented on
the Ben Franklin Transit Board meeting he recently attended remotely.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Issuance of 2020 Revenue Bond and Refunding of Previous Bonds
Ms. Sigdel explained the process for issuing a revenue bond and refunding prior
bonds. Council and Ms. Sigdel had a brief question and answer period
regarding the bonds. This item will be brought back to Council at their April 6,
2020 business meeting for consideration.
Tourism Promotion Area Reserve Fund Request
Mr. Novakavich, President and CEO, Visit Tri -Cities presented the Tourism
Promotion Area (TPA) 2019 Annual Report. Mr. Novakavich also provided
Council an overview of the projects and events associated with TPA's request
for funding from the TPA reserves. This item will be brought forward to
Council for their consideration at the April 6, 2020 business meeting.
SG Land Management LLC/Harris Road Annexation (MF# ANX 2020-
001)
Mr. White explained that this particular annexation request was issued through
the petition method of annexation. Mr. White stated that staff is recommending
Council not accept this annexation request at this time and to wait until the
City's Comprehensive Plan is updated in late -summer or early -fall 2020. As it
stands now, the developer that owns the land and is seeking annexation into the
City plans to develop the property in high -destiny, high-end residential
dwelling units. However, the current Comprehensive Plan has a lower -destiny
designation for that property.
Council and staff held a question and answer period regarding the proposed
annexation. This item will be brought back at the April 6, 2020 business
meeting for Council consideration.
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WORKSHOP MINUTES
MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 23, 2020
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Milne asked if the City was still requiring inspection for rental properties.
Mr. White confirmed that the City was temporarily suspending rental property
inspections during this time of social distancing.
Mayor Martinez asked those individuals who submit questions, comments
and/or concerns to the City Council that they first check the resources available
to them. Mayor Martinez then expressed appreciation to the community for
supporting small businesses during this time of the "Stay Home - Stay Healthy"
decree.
Mr. Alvarado expressed appreciation to the Pasco School District for providing
free lunches to children that are in need during this time of restriction.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business the workshop meeting was adjourned at 8:27
PM.
APPROVED:
7 OW -t-
Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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