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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.10.05 Council Special WS MintuesREMOTE WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES PASCO CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 5, 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); 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 (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. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: 2021 Ad Valorem Tax Levy and General Fund Revenue Review Mr. Zabell explained the Ad Valorem Tax Levy is an annual action item and he announced that staff will not be recommending a tax increase for 2021. He then introduced Ms. Sigdel who presented the 2021 Ad Valorem Tax Levy proposal. Ms. Sigdel also provided updates related to the City's General Fund Revenue sources. A question and answer period occurred throughout the presentation with Council and staff. No action was taken by Council. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the workshop was adjourned at 7:40 PM. APPROVED: Saul Martinez, Mayor ATTEST: D ra arham, City Clerk Page 1 of 1