HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.07.13 Council MinutesREMOTE
WORKSHOP
MEETING
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
REMOTE WORKSHOP INSTRUCTIONS:
JULY 13, 2020
The Pasco City Council Workshop was broadcast live on PSC -TV Channel 191
on Charter/Spectrum Cable in Pasco and Richland and streamed at www.pasco-
wa.gov/psctvlive and on the City's Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/cityofPasco. Call-in information to GoToWebinar for
"listen -only" mode was also made available.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:11 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 (virtual).
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager (in-person); Craig Briggs, Acting
City Attorney (virtual); Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director (virtual);
Bob Gear, Fire Chief (virtual); Ken Roske, Police Chief (virtual); Zach Ratkai,
Administration & Community Services Director (in-person); 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:
No reports were given.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Local Road Safety Plan
Mr. Worley introduced Brian Chandler with DKS & Associates to report on the
proposed 2020 Local Road Safety Plan.
Mr. Chandler provided a brief presentation highlighting the proposed 2020
Local Road Safety Plan for the City of Pasco.
Council and Mr. Chandler discussed different aspects of the various factors that
were studied while preparing the road safety plan during the presentation.
Mayor Martinez recommended to place this item on the July 20, 2020, Council
Agenda for consideration.
2019 Community Survey Highlights
Mr. Zabell introduced Policy Analyst, Angela Pashon, who presented the
highlights of 2019 Community Survey.
Council and staff briefly discussed various aspects of the survey.
House Bill 1406 (MF# INFO 2020-001)
Senior Planner Gonzales explained the purpose of the Substitute House Bill
1406 (SHB -1406) to Council.
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Council and staff held a brief discussion of affordable housing opportunities
under SHB -1406.
Mayor Martinez recommended to place this item on the July 20, 2020 Council
Agenda for consideration.
Presentation - ACS Parks Project and Maintenance Update
Mr. Ratkai provided an update on the current Parks & Recreation projects,
which included:
• Boat Basin / Schlagel Park Updates
• A Street Sporting Complex Multi -Phase Project
• Chapel Hill Park Project
Mr. Ratkia also reported on the Parks Maintenance schedule and projects,
which included:
Zone 1 - Chiawana Park and Sandifur Blvd
Zone 2 - Softball & Soccer Complex / Burden Blvd
Zone 2 - Wade Park / Memorial Pool
Zone 4 - City Hall / Bus & Train Station / Volunteer Park
Council and staff briefly discussed the various projects.
Renewal of Prosecutorial Services Agreement
Mr. Zabell stated that Bell, Brown and Rio has been the contractor for the City
of Pasco's prosecutorial services since 2009. Mr. Zabell then noted the main
points of agreement renewal and recommended approval of the renewal of
prosecutorial services.
Mayor Martinez recommended to place this item on the July 20, 2020, Council
agenda for consideration.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell announced the distribution of the "Reopening Packs" for local
businesses as those Pasco small businesses reopen and the packets will be
handed out on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
Mr. Zabell also discussed the various options, opportunities and challenges
brought on by COVID-19 pandemic, which in turn would be important factors
for Council to consider as they establish the Council's goals for 2020-2021.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Martinez stated that the City Council would meet in Executive Session
after a 5 -minute break, starting at 8:55 PM for approximately 20 minutes. The
purpose of the Executive Session was to consider acquisition of real estate, per
RCW 42.30.110(l)(c), and to establish the sales price or lease amount of real
estate, per RCW 42.3 0.11 0(l)(d).
Mr. Zabell, Mr. Briggs and Mr. Ratkai also attended the Executive Session.
No action was taken during the Executive Session.
Mayor Martinez reconvened the workshop at 9:12 PM.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the workshop adjourned at 9:12 PM.
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra Barham, City Clerk
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