HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.09.14 Council MinutesREMOTE
WORKSHOP
MEETING
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
REMOTE WORKSHOP INSTRUCTIONS:
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); Craig Briggs, Acting
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 (in-person); and Debby Barham, City Clerk (in-person).
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
Mayor Martinez reported that he participated on a panel for the Association of
Washington Businesses Policy Summit earlier in the day.
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas stated that she drove to Colfax, WA over the weekend
to the visit the regional Fire Command Center.
Mr. Alvarado reported on the Ben Franklin Transit Board meeting that he
recently attended.
Mr. Milne reported that he attended a 9-11 annual memorial event on Friday,
September 11, 2020.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Urban Growth Area Expansion CPA2020-001; Comprehensive Plan
Update CPA2020-002
Mr. White introduced the Urban Growth Area (UGA) Expansion and
Comprehensive Plan updates and then introduced Ferdouse Oneza, Oneza &
Associates, Ben Floyd, White Bluffs Consulting, and Mr. Gonzalez, Senior
Planner who reported the specific updates and next steps in the process in
completing the Comprehensive Plan and Environment Impact Statement (EIS).
Council, the consultants and staff discussed the updates and timelines related to
the proposed UGA Expansion, Comprehensive Plan and EIS.
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REMOTE
WORKSHOP
MEETING
City Surplus Property
MINUTES
PASCO CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Mr. Ratkai reported on the City -owned property and noted two properties that
may be ready for surplus, which included property along Heritage Boulevard
for mixed residential and commercial use and adjacent to Gesa Stadium for
commercial use.
Mayor Martinez agreed that the Heritage Boulevard property is ready for
surplus and strategic planning is needed for the property next to Gesa Stadium
before it is considered to surplus.
Council and staff further discussed opportunities for the property near Gesa
Stadium and a variety of suggestions for its analysis will be taken into
consideration.
Axon Officer Safety Plan and 5 -Year Contract Renewal
Police Chief Roske introduced Captain Parramore who provided the details of
the Axon Officer Safety Plan and new five-year contract proposal.
Water Rights Contract No. 2 with Washington State Dept. of Ecology
Mr. Worley provided a brief history of water rights, the current status of Pasco's
water rights and the Quad City water rights. He then explained the need for an
additional 5,000 acres of water rights through a long-term lease with the
Department of Ecology.
Review 2020-2021 Council Goals
Mr. Zabell presented the current draft of the 2020-2021 Council Goals.
Council and Mr. Zabell briefly discussed the draft goals and after discussion it
was agreed that the goals would be brought back for final Council action at
their next meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
Mayor Martinez reminded everyone to complete their 2020 Census.
Mr. Zabell announced that the City of Pasco is collaborating with Washington
State University (WSU) at Tri -Cities and is providing a hot -spot connection and
space for WSU students living in Pasco to utilize twice a week.
Ms. Roach commented on the employee work conditions at Twin City Foods.
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas also commented on the Twin City Foods issue.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the workshop closed at 9:06 PM.
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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