HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.05.26.Council MinutesREMOTE
WORKSHOP
MEETING
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REMOTE WORKSHOP INSTRUCTIONS:
MAY 26, 2020
The City of Pasco provided the public the opportunity to attend the Pasco City
Council Workshop in "listen only" mode only, by registering at GoToWebinar.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 8:15 PM 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 (in-person).
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 briefly on a virtual meeting he, Councilmember
Roach and Mr. Zabell attended with the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and the Benton Franklin Health District earlier in the day
regarding the continued spread of COVID-19 within the Tri -Cities area.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Interview for Historic Preservation Commission, Position No. 5
Council conducted a brief interview with Devi Tate, incumbent on the Historic
Preservation Commission.
Mayor Martinez requested that Ms. Tate's reappointment to the Historic
Preservation Commission be placed on the Council meeting agenda scheduled
on June 1, 2020 for Council's confirmation.
Utility Revenue Bond Sale Update
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report on the recent sale of the Utility Revenue and
Refunded Bonds.
Staff and Council discussed the favorable rates that were issued for the bonds.
Professional Services Agreement with WSP, Inc. for Construction
Management Services on Lewis Street Overpass Project
Mr. Worley introduced Capital Improvement Program Manager, Maria Serra,
who provided a brief update on the Lewis Street Overpass project and the
proposed agreement with WSP, Inc for construction management services for
the project.
Mayor Martinez and Mr. Maloney briefly discussed the status of the project
with staff.
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WORKSHOP MINUTES
MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL MAY 26, 2020
Mayor Martinez instructed staff to place this item for Council's consideration
on the June 1, 2020 Council meeting agenda.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief report on the status of the Parks and Facilities
reorganization and stated that there was a recent reallocation of staff to increase
the services and maintenance performed within the City parks, property and
facilities.
Mr. Zabell commented on the Pasco's Historic Preservation Commission
regarding the items that will be preserved from the Lewis Street Overpass
project. Mr. Zabell also briefly commented on the CARES Act funding and
actions forthcoming to Council in June 2020.
Councilmember Roach expressed concern about how other Councilmembers
and/or their family members are communicating on the City's social media.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the workshop was adjourned at 9:16 PM.
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra arham, City Clerk
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