HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.05.10 Council MinutesREMOTE
WORKSHOP MINUTES
MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 11, 2020
REMOTE WORKSHOP INSTRUCTIONS:
The City of Pasco provided the public the opportunity to attend the Pasco City
Council Workshop in "listen only" mode only, by registering at .oToWebinar.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by Saul Martinez, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado (virtual), Blanche Barajas (virtual),
Craig Maloney (virtual), Saul Martinez (in-person), David Milne (virtual),
Zahra Roach (virtual) and Pete Serrano (virtual).
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager (in-person); Eric Ferguson, City
Attorney (virtual); Bob Gear, Fire Chief (virtual); Zach Ratkai, Administrative
& Community Services Director (in-person); Ken Roske, Police Chief (virtual);
Richa Sigdel, Finance Director (virtual); Rick White. Community & Economic
Development Director (virtual); Steve Worley, Public Works Director (virtual);
and Debby Barham, City Clerk (in-person).
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Mayor Martinez commented on recent regional meeting with the neighboring
Mayors regarding the COVID-19 crisis and about a letter they prepared to send
to Governor Inslee encouraging him and his team to move forward on the "Safe
Start Washington" reopening plan and reopen businesses sooner. Mayor
Martinez also commented about Mother's Day.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Interview for Joint Housing Authority Board, Position No. 4
Mr. Zabell provided a brief history of the Joint Housing Authority and of
incumbent Gregory Garcia.
Council conducted a brief interview with Mr. Garcia for Position No. 4 on the
Joint Housing Authority Board.
Mayor Martinez requested request for reappointment be brought back for
Council's confirmation at the May 18, 2020 Council Meeting.
2020 Washington State Legislative Session Wrap Up
Mr. Zabell introduced Briahna Murray, Vice President with Gordon Thomas
Honeywell Governmental Affairs.
Ms. Murray provided a recap of the 2020 Washington State Legislative Session
noting the actions that were approved during that session, as well as the
requests that were not funded.
Council, Ms. Murray and Mr. Zabell briefly discussed about the Pasco's
Legislative Priorities, as well as the opportunity to provide Ms. Murray with
any assistance during the next legislative session.
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Comprehensive Plan Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Update
Mr. White provided a brief update to the Non -Project Draft Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS), which is a required document under the State
Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) for the Comprehensive Plan.
Council and Mr. White briefly discussed the EIS.
Administrative and Community Services - Reorganization
Mr. Ratkai stated that the proposed reorganization within the Administrative &
Community Services (ACS) Department, specifically within the Facilities
Division, will result in an increased headcount with no increase in the City's
budget and moreover will provide a budget saving of approximately $230,000.
Council had a few questions regarding the reorganization that Mr. Ratkai and
Mr. Zabell were able to answer.
Professional Services Agreement - PACE Engineering, PWRF Facility Plan
and IPS - Amendment No. 6
Mr. Worley provided a brief recap of the professional service agreements with
PACE Engineering for two (2) Public Works Department projects: 1) Process
Water Treatment Facility (PWTF); and 2) Columbia East Force Main and Pump
Station. Next, Mr. Worley introduced Capital Improvement Plan Manager,
Maria Serra, to provide details of the two (2) proposed amendments.
Ms. Serra provided a summary of the proposed Amendment No. 6 for the
PWRF Treatment Facility plan and design for the replacement of the Irrigation
Pump Station (IPS).
Mr. Maloney and Ms. Serra briefly discussed the past amendments.
Professional Services Agreement - PACE Engineering, Columbia East
Force Main & Pump Station - Amendment No. 4
Ms. Serra provided a brief report for the proposed Amendment No. 4 for the
Columbia East Force Main & Pup Station.
Council had no questions for the proposed amendment.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Milne offered condolences to the family of Jeffrey D. Hanan. Mr. Hanan,
who recently passed away, was a personal friend of Mr. Milne and also, a
beloved Pasco School District teacher.
Mr. Maloney encouraged not only residents of Pasco, but all that work within
Pasco to support local Pasco businesses by purchasing goods and services from
them during this COVID-19 pandemic and on into the future months as the
small businesses are recovering from their financial losses.
Mr. Zabell provided an update on the status of the CARES ACT funding,
possible reimbursements directed to the City for mitigation services related to
the COVID-19 crisis. He also provided a preliminary assessment on the City's
loss of income and estimate a revenue shortfall for the 2019-2020 biennial
budget of $3M to $5M due City's expenses related to the COVID-19 crisis. Mr.
Zabell reiterated that the City has a healthy reserve that will cover the shortfall
for this year. Staff will bring a package back to Council for review and action
within a few weeks, once they have all the facts related to expenses and
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potential reimbursable funding through federal and/or state funding sources.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the remote workshop adjourned at 9:04 PM.
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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