HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.07.27 Council MinutesREMOTE
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REMOTE WORKSHOP INSTRUCTIONS:
JULY 27, 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 7:00 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 (virtual).
Staff present: Eric Ferguson, City Attorney (virtual); Colleen Chapin, Human
Resources Director (virtual); Bob Gear, Fire Chief (in-person); Ken Roske,
Police Chief (virtual); Richa Sigdel, Finance Director (in-person); 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.
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Mr. Alvarado shared that he participated in a video with the Greater Columbia
Accountable Community of Health Leadership Council & Board for a mask
wearing campaign.
Mayor Martinez also noted that he will be participating in the same mask
wearing campaign and will be video taped later in the week.
Mr. Serrano commented on a recent meeting with the Hanford Area Economic
Investment Fund Advisory Committee.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Transportation System Master Plan Update Presentation
Mr. Ford introduced Carl Springer, Project Manager from DKS Associates who
provided an overview and status update of the Transportation System Master
Plan process.
Council, Mr. Springer and staff had a brief discussion regarding the
development of the City's Transportation System Master Plan related to the
City's Urban Growth Area and zoning, as well as working with the Washington
State Department of Transporation.
2020 Pavement Preservation Program
Mr. Worley provided a brief presentation regarding the City's Pavement
Preservation Program, which included the rating process, a discussion on the
long-term cost savings of early preventative maintenance, types of pavement
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rehabilitation and the major project scheduled in 2020.
JULY 27, 2020
Council and staff conducted a question and answer period during presentation
and continued after the presentation concluded.
Presentation — Follow up to PMC 9.105 Unauthorized Camping Infractions
& U.S. Court of Appeals for Ninth Circuit Case
Mr. Ferguson provided an overview of the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC)
Chapter 9.105, "Unauthorized Camping Infractions" and a U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Case, "Martin v. City of Boise, 920 F.3d (2019)
and how that court decision relates to PMC Chapter 9.105.
Council and staff discussed aspects of the court case and the PMC's section
related to unauthorized camping infractions.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Mr. White reported on the current status of the CARES Act Grant funding.
Council and Mr. White discussed the following related to the grant funding
process:
• the number of applications submitted for the grant funding and how
many applications did not meet the qualifications;
• the need for funding local businesses far outweighs the funding
available at this time;
• an explanation of first come, first serve and first come, first eligible as
the grant applications are received; and
• the CARES Act grants funding are dispersed using City funds and the
federal government will reimburse the City after the documentation is
submitted to the federal government. That is why such great care is
taken in reviewing the applicant documentation. It must be completed
correctly in order for the City to receive reimbursement from the federal
government.
Ms. Roach commented about businesses along Road 68 and Burden Boulevard
that did not know that they could utilize parking spaces to accommodate
outdoor seating for their restaurants. Council and staff had a brief brainstorming
session to get the word out to local businesses via the Chamber of Commerce
organizations.
Ms. Roach commented on a Visit Tri -Cities meeting she recently attended.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the workshop was adjourned at 8:52 PM.
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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