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City Council Workshop Meeting
7:15 PM - Monday, February 22, 2021
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CALL TO ORDER
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The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM by Saul Martinez, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Craig Maloney, Saul
Martinez, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano.
Absent: Blanche Barajas.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City
Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Craig Briggs,
Acting City Attorney; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Zach Ratkai, Administrative
& Community Services Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; Richa Sigdel,
Finance Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development
Director; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and Debby Barham, City
Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Mr. Alvarado commented on the Ben Franklin Transit Board and Benton,
Franklin & Walla Walla Counties Good Roads & Transportation
Association meetings he recently attended.
Mr. Serrano commented on the Hanford Area Economic Investment
Fund Advisory Committee meeting he attended earlier in the day.
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
2021 Washington State Legislative Session Update
Ms. Briahna Murray, The City of Pasco's lobbyist, provided a brief
update on the Washington State's current legislative session.
Legislators from the 9th and 16th districts including Senators Mark
Schoesler and Perry Dozier and Representatives Mary Dye and Joe
Schmick each provided a 1-2 minute report on the legislative actions
from their perspectives.
Council and the Legislators discussion ensued regarding actions
affecting the 9th and 16th Districts.
Pasco Arts & Culture Commission Work Plan Presentation
Ms. Pashon introduced Pasco Arts & Culture Commission (PACC) Chair
Emma Barnes who reported on the PACC work plan.
Council and staff discussed various aspects of the PACC work plan.
2019-2020 Biennium Financial Update
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief overview of the 2019-2020 Biennium
Financial Report.
Mr. Maloney asked what was the take away for the public regarding the
first biennial budget and Ms. Sigdel stated that the take away was that
the City has a good handle on managing the City's finances.
Mr. Alvarado asked about the audit reports conducted in 2020.
Ms. Sigdel noted that there were three audits in the past year which
included: 1) Financial report audit; 2) Federal Grants Audit and 3)
Accountability Audit focused on specific areas related to finance.
Resolution - Interlocal Agreement with Pasco School District for
School Resource Officer Services
Police Chief Roske provided a brief overview of the proposed interlocal
Agreement for the use of Police Officers at the Pasco School District.
Mr. Maloney noted that the Pasco School District has had a
longstanding partnership with the Pasco Police Department and was
support of continuing this partnership. Chief Roske and Mayor Martinez
concurred.
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Recreation Services Update
Mr. Ratkai introduced Recreation Manager Kubalek who provided a report on
how the Recreation Division modified their programing to meet the needs of
youth, as well as senior citizens during the onset of COVID-19 pandemic. The
staff also provided support to other departments within the City, as well as assist
Benton Franklin Health District Mask Surveys. He noted the various special
events held virtually and/or through social distancing.
Mr. Serrano and Ms. Roach thanked staff for the efforts staff has accomplished
to think outside of the box to provide activities and events throughout the year
and all age groups.
Mr. Maloney suggested that Council receive a weekly update on the upcoming
Recreation Division activities and scheduled events; perhaps during the
Miscellaneous Discussion section of each meeting.
Project Update: Tri City Animal Shelter
Mr. Ratkai provided an update on the status of the new Animal Shelter noting
that all three Cities are committed and have set aside $2 million each to ensure
the project will break ground by November 2021.
Council applauded staff for the work done to get this project underway. Mr.
Maloney also asked about the materials, equipment that may be used within the
new facility.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mr. Zabell noted that tonight's in-person meeting and laid out the plan of
conducting Council Meetings during Phase two of the Health Start -
Road to Recovery Plan.
Fire Chief Gear provided an update on the COVID-19 vaccination site.
Mr. Maloney expressed concern that the District may be placed back
into Phase 1. Chief Gear is quietly optimistic that the COVID-19 cases
will continue to reduce. Pop Up Testing site and Homebound
Vaccinations.
Mayor Martinez thanked for everyone's efforts to allow the community to
reach Phase 2 and to continue to maintain safety protocols.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this _ day of/ ,xchl , 204.
APPROVED:
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Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra Barham, City Clerk
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