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City Council Workshop fleeting
7:15 PM - Monday, June 28, 2021
City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
CALL TO ORDER
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The workshop was called to order at 7:25 PM by Saul Martinez, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig
Maloney, Saul Martinez, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano.
Absent: David Milne
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City
Manager; Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director;
Ken Roske, Police Chief; Rick White, Community & Economic
Development Director; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; Darcy
Buckley, Finance Manager and Debby Barham, City Clerk.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Train Safety Presentation - Evan Enright of the WA Utilities &
Transportation Commission (UTC)
Mr. Worley introduced Evan Enright of the WA Utilities & Transportation
Commission (UTC) who provided a Train Safety presentation.
Unfortunately, Mr. Enright was not available online; therefore, Council
moved on to the next discussion item.
Infrastructure Management System (IMS) Presentation
Mr. Worley introduced Senior Engineer Padvorac who provided the
Infrastructure Management System (IMS) presentation.
Council and staff discussed various aspects of the City's roadways along
with some suggestions.
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Park & Recreation Master Plan - Kick-off
Mr. Ratkai introduced Cindy Mendoza, from MIG, who provided a
presentation for updating the City of Pasco's Park and Recreation and
Open Space Master Plan.
After the presentation concluded, Ms. Mendoza asked if Council had any
comments, suggestions or recommendations regarding the Master Plan
process and Council responded with the following:
• The largest challenge is the population increase within the next 20
years and it is important to plan for open public parks, facilities and
open space
• It is important to have well-designed/quality parks, facilities and
open -spaces
• Also, access to neighborhood parks and other facilities is an
important consideration
• For aging parks and facilities within the community, it is important
to update those areas now and in the future
• There is a need for another community center
• With the population growth; multi -modal transportation
opportunities is important
• The parks, facilities and open spaces need to be maintained and
meet the current needs of the City
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mr. Zabell commented on record high temperatures within the region and
he noted the efforts of the City helping the homeless population and other
vulnerable populations.
Mr. Zabell announced a vacancy on the Franklin County Mosquito Control
District Board of Trustees and asked if any Councilmember wished to
participate on this Board. Council's consensus was for the Mayor to
appoint a Pasco resident to the vacant position. Mr. Zabell stated that he
will forward the FCMCD Executive Director's recommendation for
appointment to Mayor Martinez.
Lastly, Mr. Zabell provided a rundown of City events scheduled for the
Fourth of July weekend.
Police Chief Roske provided a report on the Police Department's efforts
during the upcoming Fourth of July events.
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Mayor Martinez emphasized the importance of holding responsible Fourth
of July celebrations throughout the City and expressed concerns of the
high temperatures and possible heat strokes/exhaustion.
Mayor Martinez stated that Mr. Serrano will run the July 6 Council meeting
as he and Mayor Pro Tem Barajas will be absent from that meeting.
Lastly, Mayor Martinez announced the passing of former Administrative
& Community Development Director Rick Terway and conveyed his
sympathy to Mr. Terway's family.
Mr. Alvarado noted that as the City's representative on Ben Franklin
Transit Governing Board, he is opposed to the recent proposal from the
Benton and Franklin County Boards of Commission to reduce transit
funding in order to increase funding for mental health needs in the region.
Mr. Alvarado asked for feedback from Council to ensure that he was also
representing Council's view on the issue. Discussion ensued with the City
Council providing feedback in general support of his position.
Mr. Maloney encouraged staff to start distributing some of the ARPA
funds and Mr. Zabell stated that staff has been working it and an update
is scheduled for the July 6, 2021 Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:38 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this (o day of
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Saul Martinez, Mayor
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DebraarB ham, City Clerk
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