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City Council Special Meeting
5:30 PM - Wednesday, June 2, 2021
City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
MEETING INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOTE ACCESS
Call-in information for the public to attend the Special Workshop was available
through to GoToWebinar for "listen -only" mode.
The meeting was called to order at 5:31 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 Zabell, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City
Manager; Colleen Chapin (virtual), 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; and Steve Worley, Public Works Director.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Continued Discussion of the American Rescue Plan Act Funding
City Manager Zabell introduced Finance Director Sigdel who provided a
brief overview of the American Rescue Plan Act.
Council and staff continued the discussion of the American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) Funding, which included how Council would like to see the
funds utilized and how staff could facilitate the funding. The proposed
allocations will come back to Council for further review at the next regular
workshop meeting.
Washington State Redistricting Commission - Discussion
City Manager Zabell provided a brief overview of the Washington State
Redistricting Commission. The Commission is beginning redistricting
efforts, though not redistricting yet, and seeking input from various
communities. The Commission is hosting a virtual District 4 meeting,
including Legislative Districts 16 and 9, on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Staff
asked Council if they would like to take the opportunity to provide input as
an official voice to the Commission and, if Councilmembers wished to
attend the meeting.
After Council discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Barajas, Councilmember
Maloney and Councilmember Roach offered to attend the meeting on
June 5th.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this L day of (fyrkp— —120—.
APPROVED:
Sa artinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Krystle Sh nks, Deputy City Clerk
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