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Pasco
MINUTES
City Council Workshop Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, March 28, 2022
City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Blanche Barajas, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Joseph Campos, Pete
Serrano, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Nikki Torres
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City Manager;
Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Craig Briggs, Assistant City Attorney;
Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Zach Ratkai, Administrative & Community Services Director;
Richa Sigdel, Finance Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development
Director; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and Krystle Shanks, Deputy City
Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Mr. Serrano commented on the Hanford Area Economic Investment Fund Advisory
Committee he attended earlier in the day.
Mayor Pro Maloney discussed the Biennial Council Retreat that he and Council
attended on Friday and Saturday to set City's 2022-2023 goals.
Mayor Barajas also commented on the Biennial Council Retreat. She also commented
on the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) event she attended over the
weekend celebrating Latina women in the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Maloney mentioned that Mayor Barajas was recognized at the League
of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) event for her community involvement and
achievements.
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Resolution - Franklin County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Chief Gear introduced Sean Davis, Franklin County Emergency Management
Executive Director, who reported on Emergency Management activities, and he
provided an outline of updates to the 2021 Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
2021-2022 Biennium Financial Update and Public Dashboard
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief presentation on the 2021-2022 Biennium Financial
Update and Public Dashboard. She stated that the Finance Department is working
towards greater transparency by providing data and reports so that Council, staff
and the public can read and understand the data.
Council provided feedback regarding the public dashboard.
Electric Scooter Rentals
Mr. Ratkai provided a brief overview of electric scooter rentals, scooter share
programs, the City's role in an electric scooter share program and the current
reception of electric scooter rentals regionally. Staff sought feedback from Council.
Council discussed electric scooter rentals, including their concerns, with staff.
City View Cemetery Update
Mr. Ratkai introduced Dan Dotta, Facilities Manager who presented the City View
Cemetery update.
Council shared their appreciation for the cemetery.
Resolution - Incorporating the Regional Pavement Cut Policy to the City's
Design and Construction Standards and Specifications
Mr. Worley discussed the proposed resolution incorporating the Regional
Pavement Cut Policy to the City's Design and Construction Standards and
Specifications to provide consistency with regional jurisdictions.
Council and staff discussion ensued.
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Resolution - Interlocal Cooperative Agreement - Quad Cities/BFHD for
Funding of Regional Algal Bloom Screening Lab Service
Mr. Worley discussed the proposed Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for the Quad
Cities/Benton Franklin Health District for Funding of regional algal bloom screening
lab service.
Council and staff briefly discussed the regional algal bloom testing services.
MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mr. Serrano discussed the upcoming 110th Anniversary of the Pasco Chamber of
Commerce scheduled in April 2022and suggested finding a way for City Council to
recognize the Pasco Chamber.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:10 PM for 15 minutes to discuss the
consideration of site selection or acquisition of real estate purchase or lease if
likelihood that disclosure would increase price per RCW 42.30.110(b), with the City
Manager, Deputy City Manager and Administrative & Community Services Director.
Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 8:25 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this F day of Qpr ,I , 20Z-?.
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