HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.05.26 Council Special Meeting MinutesREMOTE SPECIAL MINUTES
MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL
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MAY 26, 2020
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CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 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).
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
NEW BUSINESS:
*Grand Old 4th of July Celebration - Decision on How to Proceed
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief report detailing the multitude of events that occur
annually within the City of Pasco on July 4th, overview of the contracts
currently in place and noted the three (3) options available to Council for
consideration during the continued COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Option 1: I move to postpone all 2020
fireworks and other associated events
authorize staff to begin the process of
other needed preparations.
Pasco's Grand Old 4th of July parade,
;o a later date this calendar year and
;electing the new date and making all
(OR) Staff Recommended - Option 2: I move to cancel all 2020 Pasco's
Grand Old 4th of July Celebration events except the fireworks show, and to
postpone the fireworks show to a later date this calendar year when social
distancing measures have been relaxed and authorize staff to begin the process
of selecting the new date and making all needed preparations.
(OR) Option 3: I move to cancel all 2020 Pasco's Grand Old 4th of July
Celebration events and authorize staff to begin process to bring this cancellation
about and start making preparations for the 2021 Pasco's Grand Old 4th of July
Celebration.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding Pasco's Grand Old 4th of July
Celebration and how to move forward.
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REMOTE SPECIAL MINUTES
MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL
MAY 26, 2020
MOTION: Ms. Roach moved to postpone the fireworks show to a later date
this calendar year when social distancing measures have been relaxed and
authorize staff to begin the process of selecting the new date and making all
needed preparations, as well allow City staff to as make arrangements to host a
series of modified parades within the Council Districts. Mr. Alvarado seconded.
The motion carried 4 (Alvarado, Maloney, Roach and Barajas in favor) to 3
(Milne, Serrano and Martinez opposed) by Roll Call vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:14 PM.
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
1,L&
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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