HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.08.10 Council MinutesREMOTE
WORKSHOP
MEETING
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL
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AUGUST 10, 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: Dave Zabell, City Manager (in-person); Eric Ferguson, City
Attorney (virtual); Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director (virtual); Bob
Gear, Fire Chief (virtual); Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services
Director (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:
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas shared that visited the Regional Fire Training Facility
earlier in the day and watched how the Pasco and Richland Fire Departments
train together. She stated that it was a very impressive training site.
Mayor Martinez commented on the weekly leadership meetings related to
COVID-19 pandemic and provided a brief status of the coronavirus statistics
over the past week. Mayor Martinez also commented on the recent Pasco
School District meeting regarding students attending school in a different way
this coming fall term.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Fire & Ambulance 2019 Performance Report
Fire Chief Gear introduced Deputy Fire Chief Dunbar who provided a report
related to the 2019 Performance of Fire & Ambulance Services.
Mr. Maloney expressed appreciation on how the Fire Department reports its
performance. Mr. Maloney then asked questions about the calls for service
within the 2019 Incident Locations map, if the City was reimbursed for mutual
automatic aide and the number of mutual automatic aide assistance the Pasco
Fire Department provided.
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 2021-2026
Mr. Zabell provided a brief overview of the purpose of the Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) and how it is developed. Then Mr. Zabell and Ms.
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Sigdel provided a report on the proposed 2021-2026 CIP.
Council and staff discussion occurred throughout the presentation.
Public Access Easement - Coca Cola
Mr. Worley provided a brief background of the public access easement at the
Coca Cola plant and the need for relocating the public access easement.
Mr. Milne noted that the amended easement is a good starting point; however,
more is needed due to the complaints he has received from neighboring
residents.
2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Work Plan
and Allocations (MF# BGAP 2020-003)
Ms. Pitman, Block Grant Administrator, presented the 2021 Community
Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and Allocations.
Mr. Maloney questioned the proposed allocation for a facade improvement.
2021 HOME Annual Work Plan and Allocation (MF# BGAP 2020-004)
Ms. Pitman provided a presentation of the 2021 HOME Annual Work Plan and
Allocation.
Mayor Martinez had a question regarding the down payment assistance
program in which Ms. Pitman answered.
Ms. Roach asked about the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Ms. Pitman
stated that program was closed some years ago and a request was submitted to
HUD to roll that income into the CDBG program.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Mr. Zabell noted that he and Mr. Ratkay had visit with U.S. Representative
Newhouse earlier in the day regarding the reconveyance of shoreline property
within the Tri -Cities area. Mr. Zabell also announced that the 2019 and 2020
Municipal Excellence awards are now displayed at back of the Council
Chambers.
Mayor Martinez encouraged all residents to complete the 2020 U.S. Census.
Ms. Roach stated that a local developer recently spoke with her and asked
Council to consider moving the long-term planning retreat to Walla Walla
County to allow for an in-person meeting where the public could attend in-
person.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the workshop adjourned at 9:19 PM.
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, City Clerk