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City Council Workshop Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, March 22, 2021
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The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Saul Martinez, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig
Maloney, Saul Martinez, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano.
Staff present: Dave Zabel[, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City
Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Eric Ferguson,
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. Maloney commented on a recent Saturday, March 20, 2021, visiting
businesses within the Pasco downtown area, as well as the Downtown
Pasco Development Authority facility.
Mr. Milne also commented on the Saturday visit to the businesses in
Downtown Pasco and the discussion they had with the Downtown
Pasco Development Authority (DPDA) Executive Director regarding
roles and responsibilities. He also commented on the DPDAA Board
meeting he recently attended and announced that the Food Truck
Fridays were canceled due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mr. Alvarado also commented on the recent visit with Pasco downtown
area businesses. He recently attended the Benton Franklin Council of
Governments meeting noting that he was serving on the Bylaws
subcommittee.
Mayor Pro Tem Barajas commented on the recent Peanuts Park
Improvements Project Groundbreaking event, as well as the Pasco
downtown area.
Mayor Martinez also commented on the groundbreaking event on
Friday, March 19, 2021, in downtown Pasco and thanked staff for
planning and managing the event. He commented on the Benton County
Fairgrounds COVID-19 Vaccination site. Lastly, he noted that Franklin
County was moved into Phase 3 of the Healthy Start Washington effort.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Tourism Promotion Area Reserve Fund Request
Mr. Zabell introduced Visit Tri -Cities President and CEO Michael Novakavich
who provided an overview of Annual Report for the 2020 tourism within the Tri -
Cities area and specifically, in Pasco, WA. Mr. Novakavich noted that due to the
on-going COVID-19 pandemic that tourism was different in 2020. Mr.
Novakavich also provided an overview of the proposed 2021 Tourism Promotion
Area (TPA) work plan and budget amendment from the TPA reserves for
reinvestment in the community for Council's consideration.
Council and Mr. Novakavich further discussed the proposed work plan.
Transportation Planning Efforts
Mr. White introduced Lead Consultant Carl Springer with DKS Associates, City
Engineer Ford and Senior Planner Gonzalez. First a presentation by DKS
Associates was provided, followed by a presentation from Mr. Gonzalez and Mr.
Ford.
Council, staff and Mr. Springer continued to discuss the City of Pasco's
comprehensive transportation planning needs.
Ordinance - PMC Amendment Related to Lot Size Averaging (MF#
CA2020-002)
Mr. Zabell introduced Senior Planner Gonzalez who provided an overview of the
proposed amendment to the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) to address the lot size
related to residential zoning districts by amending the Pasco Urban Area
Subdivision Regulations within PMC Title 21.
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Council and staff held a question and answer period related to lot size averaging.
After making a few adjustments to the proposed ordinance, staff will bring this
item back for Council approval at their next meeting.
Carryover Funds for Capital Projects from 2019-2020 Biennium
Ms. Sigdel provided a report on the proposed 2019-2020 Budget Carryover
adjustment for Capital Projects that are still active.
Council and staff briefly discussed carryover items.
Ms. Sigdel noted some updates within the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget document
that Council received prior to the meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mr. Zabell expressed appreciation to staff for the preparation of the
2021-2022 Biennial Budget. He provided a brief report related to the
COVID-19 Vaccination Site stating the crew continues to meet or
exceed the daily numbers of vaccinations. He also noted that the crew is
working on a mobile vaccination site that will provide vaccine to Franklin
County residents. Mr. Zabell announced that the positive COVID-19
tests continue to decline and there were only 200 positive COVID-19
cases within Franklin County in the past week. Lastly, he commented on
the new Utility Payment Kiosks situated in various locations within the
City.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:57 PM for approximately
30 minutes to discuss litigation or potential litigation with legal counsel
per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager,
Community & Economic Development and the City Attorney.
At 9:31 PM, Mayor Martinez announced that the Executive Session was
extended for an additional 15 minutes.
Mayor Martinez called the meeting back to order at 9:46 PM.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:46 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this _ day of 204
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor '
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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