Pasco public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Pasco Planning Commission meets Dec. 16, 2021 to hold a public hearing on a code amendment regarding corner lot fencing, and to workshop a code amendment on Planned Unit Developments (MF# CA2021-011) and a memo on annual Comprehensive Plan amendments. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its Nov. 16, 2021 meeting. The fencing item follows continued public comment from residents at the November meeting who asked to build 6-foot fences on corner lots.

• Public hearing on Code Amendment for Corner Lot Fencing
• Workshop on Code Amendment for Planned Unit Developments (MF# CA2021-011)
• Workshop memo on Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• Approval of Nov. 16, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council is holding a public meeting and voting on Resolution No. 4130, which accepts a notice of intent to begin annexing the Port of Pasco's Reimann Industrial Center and sets the boundary to be annexed. The consent agenda also includes adopting two American Rescue Plan Act ordinances, three ARPA-related resolutions, and approving $7,005,030.18 in claims. Other items include a $60,000 grant to the Pasco Public Facilities District, an interfund loan extension, and oaths of office for re-elected and newly elected councilmembers.

• Public meeting and Resolution No. 4130 on annexation notice for Port of Pasco Reimann Industrial Center (ANX 2021-006)
• Consent agenda claims totaling $7,005,030.18
• Ordinance No. 4564 establishing an ARPA special revenue fund and Ordinance No. 4565 amending the 2021-2022 biennial budget
• Resolutions No. 4127, 4128, and 4129 amending ARPA agreements with Basin Disposal Inc., Public Utility District No. 1 of Franklin County, and the Pasco Chamber of Commerce
• Resolution No. 4131 granting $60,000 to the Pasco Public Facilities District and Ordinance No. 4567 providing operational support

City Council Special Meeting

The Pasco City Council is holding a special meeting at 3:00 PM on Friday, December 3, 2021, in the Community Room of the Pasco Police Department. The only agenda item is a proclamation and acknowledgment in which the City Council, staff, and community members express appreciation to Mayor Martinez for his years of service to Pasco, Washington. No other business, votes, or contracts are listed on this agenda.

• Special meeting held at the Pasco Police Department Community Room
• Sole agenda item: appreciation for Mayor Martinez's years of service
• No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings listed

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board - 02 Dec 2021 CANCELLED

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for 5:30 PM on Thursday, December 2, 2021 as a remote meeting has been cancelled. The posted agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, reports, and adjournment, with no substantive business listed. No decisions, contracts, or public hearings were on the agenda.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted
• Agenda listed only routine items: roll call, minutes approval, staff reports
• Boardmembers listed include Nolvia Salinas, Tom Davenport, Julie Campos, Edgar Delgado, Bradyn Leyde, Jason Ruud, Kate Bonderman, and David Milne (City Council Rep.)
• City staff listed: Dan Dotta, Brent Kubalek, Zach Ratkai
• Next meeting date left blank in the agenda

City Council Special Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and vote on mid-biennium adjustments to its 2021-2022 operating and capital budgets. The proposed changes increase revenue by $40,297,992 and expenses by $60,696,524, and add 18 full-time positions across departments. The council will also consider water and sewer rate changes, a police union contract, wage plans, and a loan application for water treatment plant improvements.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 4559 (operating budget) and Ordinance 4560 (capital projects budget) for 2021-2022 mid-biennium adjustments
• Ordinance 4561 amending water and sewer utility rates in Pasco Municipal Code sections 3.35.160 and 3.35.170
• Resolution 4126 approving a 2022-2024 collective bargaining agreement with the Pasco Police Officers Association
• Ordinances 4562 and 4563 adjusting administrative/professional and management wage and salary plans effective January 9, 2022
• Approval of a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan application up to $8.0 million plus 1% fee ($8.08 million total) for West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Phase 2

City Council Workshop Meeting

Pasco City Council holds a workshop covering the Lewis Street Corridor 2nd to 5th Avenue project, where staff seek Council's preferred alternative for bicycle accommodation before year-end. Council also reviews a Life and Safety Plan for using ARPA funds on downtown buildings and discusses ordinances to create a separate ARPA fund and amend ARPA contracts. The meeting includes discussion of cancelling December council meetings and commission vacancies.

• Lewis Street Corridor project has $1,927,900 secured but faces a $1.8M-$2.4M shortfall against $3.3M-$3.9M construction estimates
• Clark Street bike route would require converting angled to parallel parking, losing about 40 short-term and 20 long-term stalls
• Proposed ARPA Life Safety grants of $5,000-$100,000 per building for structures at least 50 years old in the downtown common wall area
• Ordinances would establish a separate ARPA special revenue fund; Pasco expects $17,400,000 total with $8,732,156 already received
• Council to discuss cancelling December meetings (12/13, 12/20, 12/27)

Planning Commission

The Pasco Planning Commission meets Thursday, November 18, 2021, to continue a public hearing on a corner-lot fencing code amendment and to take up old business on a memo about utility extensions in the urban growth area. The agenda also includes approval of the October 21, 2021 minutes and other business on a memo amending nonconforming uses. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM in City Council Chambers with remote public comment options under the Governor's COVID-19 protocols.

• Public hearing on a Corner Lot Fencing Code Amendment (PMC 25.180.050), continuing from October 21 discussion of options for fence height and setback on corner lots
• Old business: Memo on Utility Extension UGA, following staff discussion of utility extensions in the 3,600-acre urban growth area expansion
• Other business: Memo on Amending Nonconforming Uses
• Approval of Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2021
• Remote public comment available via the City's website until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council meets Monday, November 15, 2021, to hold a public hearing and vote on the 2022 property tax levy (Ordinance No. 4558) and to consider a resolution accepting a notice of intent to annex the Thanksgiving Partnership area. The consent agenda includes approving $4,168,459.53 in claims and a $95,071.88 bad debt write-off. Council will also consider a Basin Disposal Inc. 2022 rate increase, a 2022-2025 collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local No. 280, and acceptance of work on Fire Station No. 84 and Fire Headquarters.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 4558 for the 2022 ad valorem tax levy
• Consent agenda: approve $4,168,459.53 in claims and a $95,071.88 bad debt write-off
• Resolution No. 4121 on a Basin Disposal Inc. 2022 solid waste rate increase
• Resolution No. 4122 approving the 2022-2025 collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local No. 280
• Resolution No. 4120 accepting notice of intent to annex the Thanksgiving Partnership area (ANX 2021-002)

City Council Special Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a special workshop to discuss a proposed 2021-2022 mid-biennium budget adjustment and an update to the 2021-2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The budget proposal would raise revenue by $39,482,992 and expenses by $60,696,524, and add 18 full-time positions across departments. No votes are scheduled; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Proposed mid-biennium budget adjustment: revenue up $39,482,992, expenses up $60,696,524
• 18 new FTEs proposed, including 2 Patrol Officers, 1 Police Captain, 1 Sergeant, and 2 Heavy Equipment Operators
• Update to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 2021-2027
• Staffing tied to growth and capital projects such as the Broadmoor area and industrial development
• Presentation of the budget adjustment was noted as planned for the November 8 Council Workshop

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a workshop meeting with eight discussion items, including a Port of Pasco tax increment financing proposal to fund infrastructure for the Darigold plant, a resolution on Basin Disposal's 4.04% 2022 solid waste rate increase, the 2021-2027 Capital Improvement Plan, and water and sewer rate adjustments. The council will also discuss a Mid Columbia Library agreement amendment, code changes for residential building capacity under E2SHB 1923, a parking ordinance amendment, and a street vacation on East Pueblo Street. No final votes are scheduled; the meeting is a workshop, and an executive session on litigation and collective bargaining is listed.

• Port of Pasco TIF proposal: 150-acre area, $8,225,000 in local tax increment financing for $20,096,787 in infrastructure for the Darigold plant
• Basin Disposal 2022 rate increase of 4.04%; standard 96-gallon residential rate would rise from $21.60 to $22.49 per month
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 2021-2027
• Utility rate adjustments for water and sewer
• Street vacation of a portion of East Pueblo Street (VAC 2021-003)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Pasco Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meets remotely at 5:30 PM on Thursday, November 4, 2021. The main item is a presentation by Jon Pheanis, Senior Project Manager at MIG, on the results of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan survey, with a request for Boardmember suggestions on community park and recreational needs. The agenda also includes approval of the October 7, 2021 minutes, council and boardmember reports, and staff reports on recreation and parks and facilities. The attached minutes are from the October 7, 2021 meeting, not this meeting.

• Jon Pheanis of MIG presents Parks and Recreation Master Plan survey results and seeks Boardmember input on park and recreation needs
• Motion to approve minutes from the October 7, 2021 meeting
• Staff reports scheduled on Recreation and Parks & Facilities
• Next meeting set for December 2, 2021 at 5:30 pm
• October 7 minutes note a $20,000 police-obtained grant and an additional $40,000 grant for two lighted soccer mini-pitches at Sylvester Park, with completion required by end of April 2022

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council meets Monday, November 1, 2021, to vote on routine items including meeting minutes and $5,211,215.38 in bill payments, plus resolutions on the PWRF embankment repair, a Thanksgiving Partnership annexation hearing date, a utility box art sponsorship, and street renamings in Madison Park. The council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 4556 amending the C-2 Central Business District code, and consider resolutions on the I-182/Broadmoor Blvd interchange design, a Zone 3 water reservoir design-build agreement, and rejecting bids for citywide traffic signal improvements. New business includes the 2022 Ad Valorem Tax Levy and General Fund Revenue Review.

• Consent agenda claims totaling $5,211,215.38
• Ordinance No. 4556 amending Chapter 25.90 'C-2 Central Business District' with open record hearing
• Resolution No. 4109 sets 7:00 PM November 15, 2021 public meeting for Thanksgiving Partnership annexation east of North Capitol Avenue near Foster Wells Road
• Resolution No. 4114 rejecting all bids for Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements Phase 2 (Bid No. 17014)
• 2022 Ad Valorem Tax Levy and General Fund Revenue Review

City Council Special Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a special meeting on October 25, 2021, with one substantive item: a resolution to add up to $50,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to the city's Utility Assistance Program. The program, created by Resolution No. 4076 on July 12, 2021, has processed 3,220 applications and deemed 3,058 eligible. Staff say the added funds would cover promise-to-pay agreements for accounts that have not received prior ARPA or other federal funding. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with remote public access under the state's COVID-19 rules.

• Resolution No. 4106: authorize up to $50,000 in Department of Treasury ARPA funds for the Utility Assistance Program
• Program history: created July 12, 2021 via Resolution No. 4076 with $1,000,000 for City of Pasco and Franklin County PUD utility customers
• 3,220 grant applications accepted; 3,058 deemed eligible; denials cited duplicate applications, non-account holders, or addresses outside city limits
• New funds targeted at promise-to-pay agreements for accounts with no prior ARPA or other federal funding
• Public comment requires a form at www.pasco-wa.gov/publiccomment by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting; meeting streamed on PSC-TV Channel 191 and the city Facebook page

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a workshop meeting covering a proposed aquatic center ballot measure for February 2022, the city's draft 2022 state legislative priorities, and several routine items. The council is discussing, not voting on, most items; annexation intents and resolutions are also on the agenda. An executive session on potential litigation is scheduled.

• Pasco Public Facilities District update on a February 2022 ballot issue for an aquatic center, with a proposed $40 million bond funded by a 0.2% sales tax
• Draft 2022 legislative priorities include $250,000 for downtown Pasco and transportation requests such as $4 million for the SR 395/Sylvester bike-pedestrian crossing
• Intent to annex Lamb 5 LLC (ANX 2021-007) and Thanksgiving Partnership (ANX 2021-002)
• Resolutions on a sponsorship agreement for utility box wraps with STCU and a street name revision for Madison Park Phase 7
• Executive session with legal counsel on current or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

Planning Commission

The Pasco Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to fence height regulations for corner lots, specifically addressing visibility and setback issues. Additionally, the body will discuss policy direction for extending city water and sewer utilities into unincorporated areas within the Urban Growth Area (UGA). Staff has presented four options for fencing rules and recommended guidelines for utility extensions to manage development density and service costs.

• Public hearing on Corner Lot Fencing: Review of four options for fence heights in flanking front yards, including allowing 6-foot fences with specific setbacks or building line alignments.
• Utility Extension UGA discussion: Policy direction for extending potable water and sanitary sewer to unincorporated lands north and south of I-182.
• Recommendation for Riverview Area: Subdivision of existing parcels south of I-182 would require City sanitary sewer extension alongside potable water.
• Recommendation for 2021 UGA Lands: New land additions would require annexation before any city utility extensions, triggering full conformance with development standards and impact fees.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council is set to approve a $10 million loan agreement with the Public Works Board for the construction of the Zone 3 Storage Reservoir. The agenda also includes the adoption of ordinances rezoning commercial land to residential uses near Road 68/Argent and Road 92/Sandifur Parkway, as well as the sale of surplus city property on Road 40 East.

• Approval of Resolution No. 4103 authorizing a $10M loan from the Public Works Board for the Zone 3 Reservoir Storage Tank project.
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 4553 rezoning 7 acres at Argent and Road 68 from C-1 (Retail) to R-3 (Medium Density Residential).
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 4554 rezoning a 2-acre site on the east side of Road 92 north of Sandifur Parkway from C-1 to R-4 (High Density Residential).
• Approval of Resolution No. 4105 for the sale of surplus real property on Road 40 East (Parcel No. 112-540-019).
• Approval of the 2022 Marketing Plan and Operating Budget for the Tourism Promotion Area totaling $1,871,914.

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council held a workshop to discuss several items, including a request to consider a C-2 zoning amendment and ordinances regarding car wash facilities and drive-through design standards. The council also reviewed resolutions for a lease extension with the Port of Pasco and an amended agreement with TCA, Inc. for fire department architectural services. Additionally, staff presented a resolution for a $10 million loan agreement for Zone 3 Storage Reservoir construction.

• Resolution for Public Works Board $10M Loan Agreement for Zone 3 Storage Reservoir Construction
• Request for Consideration of C-2 Zoning Amendment
• Ordinance - Code Amendment to Car Wash Facilities (CA 2021-006)
• Ordinance - Code Amendment for Drive-Through Facility Design Standards (MF# CA2021-004)
• Resolution - Reserve Center Lease Extension with the Port of Pasco

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will approve minutes from August and September 2021. The meeting includes updates on the adoption of the name 'Palomino Park' for the site at 5801 Chapel Hill Blvd. and an Arbor Day tree planting event. Staff will also report on a grant for Sylvester Park and general recreation and facilities status.

• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2021, and September 2, 2021 meetings
• Update on adoption of the name 'Palomino Park' for the new park at 5801 Chapel Hill Blvd.
• Discussion of Arbor Day tree planting event at Palomino Park
• Update on NRPA/Disney Grant for Sylvester Park

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council will vote to approve claims totaling $5,922,639.50 and adopt an ordinance amending the Pasco Public Facilities District Charter. The agenda includes three quasi-judicial rezoning decisions for commercial-to-residential conversions near Road 68, Road 92, and Chapel Hill Boulevard. Additionally, the council will authorize professional services agreements with RH2 Engineering for water treatment plant projects.

• Approval of bills and communications totaling $5,922,639.50
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 4553 rezoning parcels near Road 68 and Argent Road from C-1 to R-3
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 4554 rezoning a parcel along Road 92 from C-1 to R-4
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 4555 rezoning a parcel near Chapel Hill Boulevard and Road 100 from C-1 to CR
• Authorization of Professional Services Agreements with RH2 Engineering for West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 design

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council held a workshop meeting to discuss updates to the Pasco Public Facilities District (PPFD) Charter required by state law changes. The agenda included reviewing recommendations from the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for 2022 and a strategic equity plan from the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Commission. No final votes were taken on these items during this workshop session.

• Discussion of proposed ordinance amending the Pasco Public Facilities District Charter to align with RCW 35.57.027 and House Bill 1499.
• Review of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) recommendations for 2022.
• Discussion of the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Commission Strategic Equity Plan Recommendation.
• Resolution proposal for naming a new park in the Chapel Hill Neighborhood.
• Resolution proposal for acceptance of work for Gesa Stadium Batting Cages.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving claims totaling $5,834,277.08 and authorizing up to $2,970,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Business Support Program administered by the Pasco Chamber of Commerce. The council will also accept completed work on water main projects and authorize a design contract with DKS Associates for I-182/Broadmoor Interchange improvements. Additionally, the meeting includes a continued appeal hearing regarding sewer service requirements for the Danilyuk Short Plat.

• Authorization of up to $2,970,000 in ARPA funds for the Pasco Chamber of Commerce Business Support Program.
• Approval of claims totaling $5,834,277.08 and bad debt write-offs of $110,810.21.
• Acceptance of work for Project No. 19073 (Water Main Replacement - Alley east of Wehe Avenue) and Project No. 15009 (Wrigley Drive Extension).
• Authorization of Professional Services Agreement with DKS Associates, Inc. for I-182/Broadmoor Interchange Improvements design.
• Continuation of Appeal Hearing APPL 2021-001 (Danilyuk Short Plat Sewer Service Requirement) until November 1, 2021.

Planning Commission

The Pasco Planning Commission is conducting a public hearing to review proposed code amendments establishing specific design standards for drive-through facilities. The proposal aims to address safety conflicts and inconsistent development by setting limits on stacking lane lengths, site locations, and access points. Staff presented the draft ordinance, which includes restrictions based on proximity to residential areas and intersections, along with requirements for noise mitigation and site screening.

• Public Hearing: Code Amendment - Street Connectivity (MF# CA2019-013)
• Proposed standard limiting drive-throughs within 125ft of residential land use
• Proposed ban on drive-throughs within 300ft of signalized intersections below Level of Service C
• Workshop discussion on Corner Lot Fencing memo
• Memo presentation on Downtown Pasco Master Plan Update (MF# PLAN2021-001)

City Council Workshop Meeting

The City Council is discussing an additional $2,500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for a Business Support Program managed by the Pasco Chamber of Commerce. This would increase the total authorized funding from $1,000,000 to $3,500,000 to meet high demand for grants and education services. The agenda also includes discussions on sewer Local Improvement Districts, utility extensions, and a professional services agreement for I-182/Broadmoor interchange improvements.

• Discussion of increasing ARPA Business Support Program funding by $2,500,000 to a total of $3,500,000
• Resolution for DKS Associates, Inc. Professional Services Agreement for I-182/Broadmoor Interchange Improvements design
• Discussion of proposed Sewer Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) in New Urban Growth Area
• Discussion of Utility Extension in Unincorporated Islands & Urban Growth Area (UGA)
• Resolutions for Wehe Water Main & Wrigley Drive Extension Project acceptances

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will review 2021 activities and evaluate applications for the 2022 allocation of funds. The committee is expected to vote on a recommendation to the City Council regarding how to distribute these funds among six specific projects and administrative costs.

• Review of 2021 Lodging Tax Activities
• Evaluation of 2022 Allocation Applications including Gesa Stadium Improvements Bond Debt
• Consideration of funding for HAPO Center Facility Operations
• Assessment of Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau Tourism Marketing
• Motion required for recommendation to City Council for 2022 allocation

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council is scheduled to approve claims totaling $6,696,281.15 and adopt an ordinance adjusting the budget for COVID-19 activity grants. The meeting includes quasi-judicial actions to rezone properties for high-density housing (R-4) and industrial use (I-1), as well as the adoption of a new municipal code chapter regulating wheeled all-terrain vehicles. Additionally, the Council will confirm board appointments and approve a ground lease for the Sun Willows Golf Course.

• Approval of bills and communications in the total amount of $6,696,281.15
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 4550 rezoning Lots 1-6 of Short Plat 2020-29 from R-3/I-1 to R-4
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 4548 assigning I-1 zoning to the Cox Family Land LLC annexation area
• Approval of Resolution No. 4090 for a ground lease with Sun Willows Pasco Golf LLC
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 4549 creating Chapter 10.100 for Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Pasco Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met to approve previous minutes and receive staff reports on recreation, parks, and facilities. The agenda included discussion of the resignation of Tom Davenport, an update on Highland Park, and community outreach for the PROS Plan.

• Resignation of Tom Davenport
• Highland Park Update
• PROS Plan Community Outreach
• Arbor Day Tree Planting

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council held a workshop to review the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with $8.7 million already received and projects totaling over $32 million proposed. Franklin Public Utility District presented data on broadband infrastructure gaps within city limits. Staff also provided an update on a proposed ordinance amendment regarding street connectivity in the Planning and Zoning Code.

• Discussion of $17,464,312 total ARPA allocation, with $8,732,156 received in June 2021
• Review of preliminary ARPA project list including $4M for Martin Luther King Center construction and $1M for utility assistance
• Presentation by Franklin PUD on broadband access, noting 33 retail providers and 350 miles of fiber in Franklin County
• Discussion of Ordinance PMC Amendment: Street Connectivity (MF#CA2019-013)
• Update on impacts of COVID-19 on the Pasco Fire Department

Planning Commission

The Pasco Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four proposed code amendments: drive-through facility standards, short-term residential rentals, car washes near residential zones, and Planned Unit Development rules. The agenda also includes a workshop on corner lot fencing and the approval of minutes from the July 15 meeting.

• Public hearing on Code Amendment CA 2021-004 regarding Drive Through Facility Design Standards
• Public hearing on Code Amendment CA 2021-006 regarding Short-Term Residential Rentals
• Public hearing on Code Amendment CA 2021-007 regarding Car Washes Adjacent to Residential Zoning Districts
• Public hearing on Code Amendment CA 2021-011 regarding Planned Unit Development
• Workshop discussion on Corner Lot Fencing

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council meets Monday, August 16, 2021, to consider routine business and several land-use items. The consent agenda includes approval of $4,747,563.04 in claims and a $214,674.37 bad debt write-off. The council will also vote on three rezone ordinances and continue a public hearing on the Cox Family Land LLC annexation to September 7, 2021. A sewer service appeal for the Danilyuk Short Plat is also on the agenda for a decision.

• Consent agenda: approve $4,747,563.04 in claims and a $214,674.37 bad debt write-off
• Ordinance No. 4542: rezone north 600 feet of Lots 4 & 5 of Record Survey #1932652 from RT to C-1 (Broadmoor Properties LLC)
• Ordinance No. 4543: rezone Lots 12, 13, and 14 of Binding Site Plan 2002-005 from C-1 to R-4 (LFRE Fielding Midland Lane)
• Ordinance No. 4544: rezone Lot 22, Cole's Estates from C-1 to R-4 (LFRE Fielding Road 92)
• Public hearing on Cox Family Land LLC annexation continued to September 7, 2021

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a workshop meeting covering three discussion items. Police Chief Ken Roske presents an update on 2021 state police reform legislation (HB 1054, HB 1310, SB 5476, HB 5051) and its impacts on the Pasco Police and Fire Departments; the report notes discussion only with no fiscal impact. The council also introduces a proposed ordinance creating Pasco Municipal Code Chapter 10.100 to allow Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATVs) on city streets with a speed limit of 35 mph or less, and considers Resolution Amendment No. 2 to an interlocal agreement with the Port of Pasco for the Argent Road Project. No votes or final decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are listed for discussion.

• Police reform update: HB 1054 (tactics/pursuits), HB 1310 (use of force), SB 5476 (Blake decision on simple drug possession), HB 5051 (decertification) — discussion only, no fiscal impact
• Proposed Ordinance creating PMC Chapter 10.100 to allow WATV operation on city streets with speed limits of 35 mph or less; no fiscal impact
• Resolution — Amendment No. 2 to Interlocal Agreement with Port of Pasco for the Argent Road Project
• WATV ordinance would require operators to be 18+ with a valid driver's license, wear helmets/seat belts, carry liability insurance, and meet equipment requirements
• Reminder: Ben Franklin Transit Board Meeting on Thursday, August 12, 7:00 PM at Transit Facility (Councilmember Ruben Alvarado, Rep.; Councilmember Zahra Roach, Alt.)

City Council Special Meeting

The Pasco City Council is holding a special meeting to vote on Resolution No. 4085, which would approve an agreement with Basin Disposal Inc. of Franklin County to fund a utility assistance program using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The program would provide up to $110,000 to help qualified Pasco residents and businesses pay delinquent solid waste bills incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city has already received $8,732,156 of its $17,464,312 ARPA allocation and previously approved similar utility assistance for electric, water, sewer, stormwater, irrigation, and ambulance services.

• Resolution No. 4085: agreement with Basin Disposal Inc. for Utility Assistance Program using ARPA funds
• Up to $110,000 in ARPA funds for delinquent solid waste accounts
• Agreement term runs until September 30, 2024
• Eligibility: account holder listed, service address within Pasco city limits, COVID-19 financial impact, debt acquired after March 2020 and delinquent
• City received $8,732,156 first ARPA allocation on June 8, 2021; total allocation $17,464,312

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meets Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 5:30 PM via GoToMeeting. The main new business is discussing possible names for the new park at 5801 Chapel Hill Blvd. and recommending one to City Council under Resolution No. 2499, the city's park naming policy. The board will also discuss and select a location, catering, and presenter for the Regional Park Board meeting on October 7. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 6, 2020 meeting, council and staff reports, and miscellaneous discussion; the next meeting is September 2, 2021.

• Name recommendation for the new park at 5801 Chapel Hill Blvd., to be forwarded to City Council under Resolution No. 2499
• Selection of location, catering, and presenter for the Regional Park Board meeting on October 7
• Motion to approve minutes from the May 6, 2020 meeting
• Staff reports on Recreation and Parks & Facilities
• Next meeting scheduled for September 2, 2021

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council meets Monday, August 2, 2021, to act on routine business and several resolutions. The consent agenda includes approving $3,818,203.49 in claims and a contract amendment with RH2 Engineering for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant. Separate resolutions would authorize an RH2 agreement for the Process Water Reuse Facility and set a September 7 public hearing on vacating part of Rainier Avenue. The council will also again take up the Danilyuk Short Plat sewer service appeal, with a motion to continue it to August 16.

• Consent agenda claims totaling $3,818,203.49
• Resolution No. 4081: Amendment No. 3 to RH2 Engineering agreement for West Pasco Water Treatment Plant expansion
• Resolution No. 4082: reject all bids for Burns Road Pathway Phase 1 (Broadmoor Boulevard/Road 100 to Road 90)
• Resolution No. 4083: RH2 Engineering agreement for Process Water Reuse Facility pretreatment Phase 2 winter storage
• Resolution No. 4084: set September 7 public hearing on vacating a portion of Rainier Avenue (Big Apple Travel Stop)

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a workshop meeting covering a Federal Railroad Administration presentation on railroad quiet zones, utility extension in unincorporated islands and the urban growth area, and two resolutions. The quiet zone item is discussion only with no fiscal impact at this time; the FRA presentation explains the process and requirements for communities to reduce routine train horn sounding at crossings. The council also considers an amendment to a professional services agreement for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Expansion Phase 1 with RH2 Engineering and a resolution to reject a bid for the Burns Road Pathway Phase 1 project. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real estate sales price or lease amount and acquisition.

• Railroad Quiet Zones presentation by Tammy Wagner, Safety Specialist-Grade Crossing, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) — discussion only, no fiscal impact at this time
• Resolution — Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Expansion Phase 1 with RH2 Engineering
• Resolution — Bid Rejection: Burns Road Pathway Phase 1 - Broadmoor to Road 90 Project
• Utility Extension in the Unincorporated Islands & Urban Growth Area (UGA)
• Executive session to establish sales price or lease amount of real estate per RCW 42.30.110(c) and consider acquisition of real estate per RCW 42.30.110(b)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council meets Monday, July 19, 2021, to act on a consent agenda and several resolutions. Key items include a $5 million loan from the Washington State Department of Health for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant expansion and a resolution accepting a notice of intent to annex the Olberding & Farm 2005 area. The council will also consider a sole-source approval for traffic signal components, a professional services agreement with RH2 Engineering, and a continued appeal on a sewer service requirement for the Danilyuk Short Plat.

• Consent agenda claims totaling $5,726,969.61 and a bad debt write-off of $141,052.99
• Resolution No. 4078: $5 million loan agreement with Washington State Department of Health for West Pasco Water Treatment Plant Expansion Phase 1
• Resolution No. 4079: public meeting and acceptance of notice of intent to annex Olberding & Farm 2005 (ANX 2021-003)
• Resolution No. 4080: professional services agreement with RH2 Engineering for Process Water Reuse Facility pretreatment improvements, Phase 1
• Continued appeal hearing on Danilyuk Short Plat sewer service requirement (APPL 2021-001), with staff recommending denial

Planning Commission

The Pasco Planning Commission meets July 15, 2021 to hold public hearings on 2022 Community Development Block Grant and HOME fund allocations, plus three code amendments covering accessory dwelling units, drive-through design standards, and car washes near residential zones. The commission is an advisory board that forwards recommendations to City Council. The agenda also includes approval of the June 17, 2021 minutes.

• Public hearing on 2022 Community Development Block Grant allocations (MF# BGAP 2021-003)
• Public hearing on 2022 HOME Fund allocations (MF# BGAP 2021-004)
• Code amendment on Accessory Dwelling Units tied to HB 1923 (MF# CA 2020-003)
• Code amendment on Drive-Through Facility Design Standards (MF# CA 2021-004)
• Code amendment on Car Washes Adjacent Residential Zoning Districts (MF# CA 2021-007)

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council held a workshop to discuss several major proposals. Key items included a presentation on a proposed $40 million bond for an aquatic center funded by a 0.2% sales tax, a ground lease for the Sun Willows Golf Course with CourseCo, and a $5 million loan for the West Pasco Water Treatment Plant expansion. The council also reviewed a notice of intent to commence annexation proceedings and a sole source approval for traffic signal improvements.

• Aquatic Center Update: Proposal for a $40 million bond funded by a 0.2% sales tax increase, with a vote scheduled for November 2, 2021.
• Sun Willows Golf Course: Proposed ground lease with CourseCo (Sun Willows Pasco Golf, LLC) for $100,000 annual base rent plus incentive rent.
• West Pasco Water Treatment Plant: Resolution for a $5 million Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan for Phase 1 expansion.
• Annexation: Resolution accepting a Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings (ANX 2021-003).
• Traffic Signals: Resolution for sole source approval for Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements Phase Two Project.

City Council Special Meeting

The Pasco City Council is holding a special meeting to vote on Resolution No. 4076, which would approve an agreement with Public Utility District #1 of Franklin County for a utility assistance program using American Rescue Plan Act funds. The program would reimburse the PUD up to $1,000,000, split evenly between City of Pasco utility services and Franklin PUD electric services, to help residents with delinquent accounts or provide up to $200 in future utility credits. The meeting is being held remotely under Governor Inslee's COVID-19 restrictions, with public comment available via the City's website.

• Resolution No. 4076: agreement with Public Utility District #1 of Franklin County for ARPA-funded Utility Assistance Program
• Total reimbursement not to exceed $1,000,000, with $500,000 for City of Pasco utility services and $500,000 for Franklin PUD electric services
• Program includes assistance for delinquent accounts and up to $200 credit for future utility costs for pandemic-impacted customers who stayed current
• City received $8,732,156 of its $17,464,312 ARPA allocation on June 8, 2021
• Agreement term runs until September 30, 2024, unless terminated by the City

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council will vote on a consent agenda approving $3.4 million in bills and a mosquito control board appointment. Key actions include approving an American Rescue Plan Act agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and adopting a rezoning ordinance for the Jankelson/Rd. 68 Joint Venture. A public hearing will also address a request to vacate a portion of Road 97.

• Approval of bills totaling $3,421,689.70
• Resolution No. 4075: ARPA Business Support Program with Greater Pasco Area Chamber of Commerce
• Ordinance No. 4541: Rezone Jankelson/Rd. 68 Joint Venture (Parcel 117-642-072) from C-1/RS-12 to R-4
• Public Hearing: Motion to deny vacation of south 329.29 feet of Road 97
• Appointment of Steven Boothe to Franklin County Mosquito Control District Board

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board - 01 Jul 2021 - CANCELLED

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board of Pasco, WA was scheduled to meet at 5:30 PM on Thursday, July 1, 2021, but the meeting was cancelled. The posted agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and reports, with no substantive business listed. No decisions, contracts, or public hearings were scheduled.

City Council Workshop Meeting

This June 28, 2021 City Council workshop is a discussion-only session with no votes scheduled. Council will hear a train safety presentation from Evan Enright of the WA Utilities & Transportation Commission, an Infrastructure Management System presentation on the city's street network, and a kick-off of the Park & Recreation Master Plan by consultants Cindy Mendoza and Jon Pheanis of MIG. The agenda also lists verbal council reports, miscellaneous discussion, and an executive session.

• Train safety presentation by Evan Enright of the WA Utilities & Transportation Commission (UTC), following resident concerns about train horn noise
• Infrastructure Management System (IMS) presentation; staff report states Pasco's street network is valued at $199 million and covers 418 lane miles
• Park & Recreation Master Plan kick-off presented virtually by Cindy Mendoza and Jon Pheanis of MIG
• Executive session listed on the agenda with no topic or details provided
• Reminder: no council meeting Monday, July 5 (city holiday); next business meeting is Tuesday, July 6

City Council Special Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a special meeting on June 28, 2021, with a public hearing on Resolution No. 4072 adopting the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. The council also considers Resolution No. 4073 to add a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program to the Tri-Cities HOME Consortium agreement, and Ordinance No. 4540 plus Resolution No. 4074 to adjust the budget and award the Argent Road Phase 1 project to Culbert Construction, Inc. for $1,995,935.77 including Washington State Sales Tax.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution No. 4072 adopting the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
• Resolution No. 4073 amending the Tri-Cities HOME Consortium interlocal agreement to add a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program
• Ordinance No. 4540 amending the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget for the Argent Road Improvement Phase 1
• Resolution No. 4074 awarding Bid No. 12001 for the Argent Road Phase 1 Project to Culbert Construction, Inc. of Pasco, Washington in the amount of $1,995,935.77, including Washington State Sales Tax
• Transportation plan adds projects including Burns Road Extension, Shoreline Road Realignment, Lewis Street Corridor Improvements Phase 2, and South 4th Avenue (Festival Street) Improvements

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council meets Monday, June 21, 2021, to act on a consent agenda that includes approving $6,165,903.31 in claims and bad debt write-offs, a budget adjustment for Chapel Hill Park construction, and several resolutions on police network and engineering agreements. The council will also consider denying a sewer waiver appeal for the Danilyuk Short Plat. Most items are grouped for a single roll call vote unless pulled for separate discussion.

• Claims and communications totaling $6,165,903.31, plus a $188,330.74 bad debt write-off
• Ordinance No. 4539: budget adjustment for Chapel Hill Park construction
• Resolution No. 4068: second restated interlocal agreement for BiCounty Police Information Network (BI-PIN)
• Resolution No. 4069: professional services agreement with MacKay Sposito for Lewis Street Corridor (2nd to 5th Ave) improvements
• Resolution No. 4071: $1.5M loan agreement with WA State Department of Ecology for Process Water Reuse Facility pretreatment design

Planning Commission

The Pasco Planning Commission meets June 17, 2021 to hold public hearings on 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME fund allocations, a CDBG annual action plan amendment, and a code amendment on accessory dwelling units (HB 1923). Sixteen CDBG requests totaling $1,171,250 were submitted against an estimated $750,000 entitlement, and no action is required at this meeting. The commission will also consider a proposed code amendment on car washes in C-3 zoning districts within 300 feet of residential zones.

• 2022 CDBG allocations: 16 requests totaling $1,171,250 against an estimated $750,000 entitlement
• Public service requests total $153,750 against a $112,500 HUD cap
• Planning and administration requests total $150,000, the 20% cap
• Code amendment on accessory dwelling units (HB 1923), with staff proposing a 1,000 sq ft or 55% of primary residence limit
• Proposed amendment to allow car washes in C-3 zoning districts within 300 feet of residential zones

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a workshop meeting on June 14, 2021, to discuss several items, including a 2021 state legislative session update, a resolution adopting the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan, a budget adjustment ordinance for Chapel Hill Park construction, and resolutions on a police information network agreement, engineering services for the Lewis Street Corridor, a contract amendment for the Peanuts Park-Pasco Farmer's Market project, and a $1.5M loan agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology for the Process Water Reuse Facility. Most items are for discussion; no final votes are recorded in the agenda. The meeting also includes verbal reports, an executive session, and reminders of upcoming meetings.

• Resolution for 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan, including 49 projects, with a public hearing set for June 28, 2021
• Ordinance for budget adjustment for Chapel Hill Park construction
• Resolution for Second Restated Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for BiCounty Police Information Network (BI-PIN)
• Resolution for professional services agreement with MacKay Sposito for design engineering on Lewis Street Corridor (2nd to 5th Ave) improvements
• Resolution for $1.5M loan agreement with WA State Department of Ecology for Process Water Reuse Facility pretreatment, Phase 1 design

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council meets Monday, June 7, 2021, to vote on a consent agenda that includes adopting the 2018-2038 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map (Ordinance No. 4537) and approving claims totaling $6,186,168.04. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a street vacation for a portion of Road 97, a public meeting on the Cox Family Land LLC annexation, and a resolution against bias-based hate. Several items are routine or procedural, and the street vacation hearing is proposed to be continued to July 6, 2021.

• Ordinance No. 4537: adopt 2018-2038 Pasco Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map
• Bills and Communications: approve claims totaling $6,186,168.04
• Ordinance No. 4538: budget adjustment for Grimmway wastewater connection to Columbia East Lift Station and Process Water Reuse Facility
• Resolution No. 4065: professional services agreement with Murraysmith for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Phase 2
• Public hearing on Tverdokhleb Street Vacation (portion of Road 97), proposed to continue to July 6, 2021

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board - 03 Jun 2021 - CANCELLED

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for June 3, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda listed only procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and staff reports, with no specific decisions or proposals recorded.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda contained only procedural items (roll call, minutes, reports)

City Council Special Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council held a special workshop meeting on June 2, 2021, with two discussion items: continued discussion of American Rescue Plan Act funding and a discussion with the Washington State Redistricting Commission. The agenda also includes the council's adopted 2020-2021 goals as reference material. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Continued discussion of American Rescue Plan Act funding
• Washington State Redistricting Commission discussion
• Adopted 2020-2021 Council Goals included as reference only
• Goals reference mentions Lewis Street Overpass construction, Road 68/I-182/Burden Blvd. corridor improvements, and a Housing Action Plan

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a workshop meeting covering a train safety presentation from the WA Utilities & Transportation Commission, the 2020 Fire Department Performance Report, and an ordinance completing the 2018-2038 Pasco Comprehensive Plan and development regulations. Other items include American Rescue Plan Act discussion, a mini-storage zoning amendment, a budget adjustment for the Grimmway wastewater connection, and several resolutions and an annexation. This is a workshop, so items are for discussion rather than final action.

• Train safety presentation by Evan Enright of the WA Utilities & Transportation Commission (UTC), following resident concerns about train horn noise
• 2020 Fire Department Performance Report presented by Fire Chief Bob Gear, required by RCW 35.103.010
• Ordinance completing the 2018-2038 Pasco Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations per RCW 36.70A.130(4)(d)
• Ordinance amending PMC Title 25 to allow mini-storage in C-1 and CR zoning districts (CA 2021-003)
• Budget adjustment for Grimmway wastewater connection to Columbia East Lift Station and at PWRF; resolution for Murraysmith design services for WWTP Improvements Phase 2

Planning Commission

The Pasco Planning Commission meets May 22, 2021 to hold public hearings on two proposed code amendments: allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single-family lots, and rules for car washes in C-3 zoning districts. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment instructions. The agenda packet also includes minutes from the April 15, 2021 meeting, where the Commission recommended several code amendments to City Council.

• Public hearing on Code Amendment CA2020-003 to allow attached and detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on all parcels with single-family homes
• Public hearing on Code Amendment CA2021-007 regarding car washes in C-3 zoning districts
• Approval of minutes from a prior meeting (date left blank in the agenda)
• Remote meeting instructions under Governor Inslee's COVID-19 Phase 2 guidance
• April 15 minutes show recommendations to City Council on ADUs, lots without public street frontage, and disallowing mini-storage in C-1 and CR zones

Planning Commission

The Pasco Planning Commission meets Thursday, May 20, 2021, to hold a workshop on two proposed code amendments. One would allow attached and detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on all parcels with single-family homes, tied to state House Bill 1923 and a Department of Commerce grant. The other would address car washes in C-3 zoning districts within 300 feet of residential zoning. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and routine procedural items; no public hearings or final decisions are scheduled.

• Workshop on code amendment CA2020-003 to allow attached and detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on all single-family parcels, part of HB 1923 implementation
• Workshop on code amendment CA2021-007 regarding car washes in C-3 zoning districts within 300 feet of residential zoning districts
• Approval of minutes from a prior meeting
• Remote and limited in-person attendance rules under Governor Inslee's COVID-19 Phase 2 guidance
• Meeting broadcast on PSC-TV Channel 191 and streamed online

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council meets Monday, May 17, 2021, to act on a consent agenda and several resolutions. The largest item is a $17,937,787.80 bid award for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 project to Clearwater Construction & Management. The council will also consider accepting the city's American Rescue Plan Act allocation and a sole-source purchase of water filtration equipment.

• Bid award of $17,937,787.80 to Clearwater Construction & Management of Spokane for WWTP Phase 1 (Resolution No. 4062)
• Consent agenda claims totaling $4,491,754.30, plus a $198,235.07 bad debt write-off
• Resolution No. 4063 accepting the city's American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 allocation
• Sole-source approval of PALL membrane-filtration equipment for the West Pasco water plant (Resolution No. 4061)
• Ordinance No. 4536 amending PMC 21.10.060 on lots without public street frontage

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council held a workshop meeting to discuss several proposed amendments to the Pasco Municipal Code, including rules for street connectivity, lots without public street frontage, and duplex/triplex housing. Staff also presented a financial update for the 2021-2022 biennium and proposed an amendment to a professional service agreement for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Additionally, the council reviewed a resolution against bias-based hate and held a closed executive session regarding real estate sales prices.

• Discussion of Ordinance PMC Amendment: Street Connectivity (MF# CA2019-013)
• Discussion of Ordinance PMC Amendment: Lots without Public Street Frontage (MF# CA2021-005)
• Discussion of Proposed PMC Amendment: Duplex, Triplex and Courtyard Apartments (MF# CA2020-001)
• Resolution for PSA Amendment No. 3 with Murraysmith for Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Phase 1
• Resolution - Against Bias Based Hate

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meets Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 5:30 PM via GoToMeeting. The only action item is a motion to approve the minutes from the March 4, 2021 meeting; the rest of the agenda is reports and a New Business item on project updates. No public hearings, contracts, or fee changes appear on this agenda.

• Motion to approve minutes from the March 4, 2021 meeting
• New Business: Project Updates
• Staff reports from Recreation, Parks & Facilities, and the A&CS Director
• Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 5:30 pm

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council meets Monday, May 3, 2021, to act on a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, $4,191,506.44 in bill payments, and two ordinances on chronic nuisance enforcement and Northwest sewer district financing. Separate items include a Road 68 widening budget amendment, a Lewis Street Overpass engineering agreement, and setting a June 7 public hearing on vacating part of Road 97. The meeting is held remotely under the Governor's COVID-19 reopening phases.

• Consent agenda claims total $4,191,506.44, including checks and electronic transfers
• Ordinance No. 4532 creates a 'Duty of Enforcement' chapter and amends chronic nuisance rules in the Pasco Municipal Code
• Ordinances Nos. 4533 and 4534 convert LID No. 151 to a utility local improvement district and adjust the 2021-2022 budget for Northwest Area sewer trunk line interim financing
• Ordinance No. 4535 adds grant appropriation for Road 68 widening south of I-182
• Resolution No. 4056 approves Supplement No. 3 with J-U-B Engineers for the Lewis Street Overpass project; Resolution No. 4057 sets a June 7, 2021 public hearing on vacating a portion of Road 97

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a workshop meeting with three discussion-only presentations: an update on the Mobile Outreach Team, the 2020 Crime Analysis, and proposed updates to the Chronic Nuisance Ordinance. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; the ordinance changes are presented for council discussion. The meeting is held remotely via GoToWebinar and broadcast on PSC-TV Channel 191.

• Mobile Outreach Team presentation: over 1,280 contacts in Pasco as of December 2020; program funded by a Trueblood Grant awarded to Lourdes in February 2018
• 2020 Crime Analysis presentation: staff report says Pasco has seen an 80% reduction in Part I crimes since the 1990s
• Proposed ordinance amending PMC Chapter 9.95 (Chronic Nuisances) and creating new Chapter 1.02 (Duty of Enforcement)
• Proposed changes include shorter compliance timeframes, stronger financial penalties, and penalties for successor ownership of chronic nuisance properties
• Meeting held remotely via GoToWebinar; public listen-only call-in at (562) 247-8422, access code 465-398-545

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council meets remotely on April 19, 2021 to act on a consent agenda and several ordinances and resolutions. The consent agenda includes approval of $3,135,542.97 in claims, a $153,086.05 bad debt write-off, two Growth Management Act-related code amendments, and a professional services agreement with HDR Engineering for wastewater treatment plant improvements. A public hearing will be held on the proposed J&J Kelly Construction annexation, with a related ordinance assigning R-1 zoning.

• Consent agenda claims total $3,135,542.97, including checks and electronic transfers
• Bad debt write-off of $153,086.05 for utility, ambulance, cemetery, court, and other accounts
• Ordinance No. 4525 amends critical areas regulations; Ordinance No. 4526 updates development regulations
• Resolution No. 4049 authorizes a professional services agreement with HDR Engineering for WWTP Improvements Phase 1
• Public hearing and Ordinance No. 4527 for J&J Kelly Construction annexation; Ordinance No. 4528 assigns R-1 zoning

Planning Commission

The Pasco Planning Commission is reviewing proposed amendments to the city's zoning code that would allow duplexes, triplexes, and courtyard apartments in more residential districts, following House Bill 1923. The commission closed its public hearing on the duplex/triplex item on March 18, 2021, and a public hearing is scheduled for a code amendment on mini storage in C-1 and CR zoning districts. The commission may vote on a recommendation to send the housing amendments to the Pasco City Council.

• Code amendment (MF#CA2020-001) would permit duplexes, triplexes, and courtyard apartments in RS-20, RS-12, RS-1, and R-1 zones, with sewer and corner-lot conditions in some districts
• Public hearing on allowing mini storage in C-1 and CR zoning districts (MF#CA2021-003)
• Code amendment on lots without public street frontage (MF#CA2021-005)
• Staff received one phone call in opposition to the housing proposal; SEPA Determination of Non-Significance issued December 21, 2020
• Proposal responds to HB 1923 and a 2018-2038 Comprehensive Plan projection of 15,200 additional housing units by 2038

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a workshop meeting with presentations and discussion items; no final votes are scheduled. The Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Commission will present its revised work plan and seek council feedback before implementation. Other items include a customer service presentation, a construction annexation update, scooter rental, a July 4th plan, a critical areas ordinance, a WWTP construction management agreement, and Northwest Sewer LID interim financing.

• Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Commission work plan presentation by Chairperson Jeffrey Robinson
• J&J Kelly Construction Annexation Update (MF# ANX 2020-002)
• Micro Mobility - scooter rental discussion
• Ordinances - PMC Amendment: Critical Areas Ordinance & Development Regulations (MF# CA2021-002)
• Resolution - agreement with HDR for construction management services for WWTP Improvements Phase 1 Project

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board - 08 Apr 2021 CANCELLED

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for April 8, 2021 was cancelled; the posted document contains only the cancelled agenda plus minutes from the March 4, 2021 meeting. No new decisions were made at the cancelled meeting. The attached March minutes report updates on park construction projects and planning efforts, including a $4 million legislative request for MLK Center renovations.

• April 8, 2021 meeting cancelled; next meeting listed as May 6, 2021 at 5:30 pm
• March 4 minutes: Chapel Hill Park construction underway, grading about 75% complete
• March 4 minutes: $4 million legislative ask for renovations at MLK Center
• March 4 minutes: Peanuts Park & Downtown Pasco project awarded, completion targeted by end of year
• March 4 minutes: Sylvester Park futsal courts project transferred to Police department to pursue grants

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council meets virtually to act on a consent agenda of routine items and several ordinances and resolutions. Notable decisions include approving $5,147,476.00 in bills and communications, a $345,250 Tourism Promotion Area reserve expenditure, and rezoning a parcel at West Argent Road and Road 68 from C-1 to R-4. The council will also consider a $457,785.00 architectural services agreement for a new animal shelter and a resolution rejecting and rebidding Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 improvements.

• Consent agenda includes approval of $5,147,476.00 in claims and electronic transfers
• Ordinance No. 4524 would rezone the northeast corner of West Argent Road and Road 68 from C-1 to R-4
• Resolution No. 4028 would authorize a $457,785.00 professional services agreement with CKJT Architects, PLLC for the new Animal Shelter Facility
• $345,250 in 2021 Tourism Promotion Area special project expenditures funded from the TPA Reserve Balance
• Resolution No. 4045 would reject all bids for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Phase 1 and authorize a rebid

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a workshop meeting with four discussion items, the largest being a request from Visit Tri-Cities to transfer $345,250 from the Tourism Promotion Area reserve account for tourism marketing projects. The council will also hear about transportation planning efforts, an ordinance amending the city code on lot size averaging, and carryover funds for capital projects from the 2019-2020 biennium. No final votes are scheduled; workshop items are for discussion.

• Visit Tri-Cities requests $345,250 from the TPA reserve for projects including $70,000 for music licensing, $50,000 each for billboard advertising, a consumer sentiment study, and SkyNav business grants
• Ordinance on PMC amendment related to lot size averaging (MF# CA2020-002)
• Discussion of carryover funds for capital projects from the 2019-2020 biennium
• Transportation planning efforts presentation
• Executive session scheduled, with no topic listed on the agenda

Planning Commission

The Pasco Planning Commission meets to hold public hearings and workshops on several code amendments. The most consequential is a House Bill 1923 update that would allow duplexes, triplexes, and courtyard apartments in some residential zones that currently permit only single-family homes. The Commission will also hear amendments on mini storage, lots without public street frontage, the sign code, and drive-through design standards, plus a Block Grant item.

• Public hearing on House Bill 1923 code amendment (MF# CA 2020-001) to allow duplex, triplex, and courtyard apartments in residential zones, with two options proposed
• Public hearing on Block Grant- Caper 2020 (MF#BGAP 2021-001)
• Public hearing on code amendment for mini storage in C-1 and CR zoning districts (MF# CA2021-003)
• Public hearing on code amendment for lots without public street frontage (MF# CA2021-005)
• Workshop on sign code amendment (MF# CA2019-002) and drive-through facility design standards (MF# CA2021-004)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council meets March 15, 2021 to act on a consent agenda and several resolutions and ordinances. Items include approving $4,495,223.82 in claims and a $128,207.23 bad debt write-off, a professional services agreement with TCA Architecture Planning for future fire stations, a purchase agreement for 3.6 acres at 2220 Road 76, a Department of Ecology agreement for wastewater treatment plant design, and an interlocal agreement with Columbia Basin College for the Argent Road project. The meeting is held remotely under the Governor's COVID-19 Phase 2 rules.

• Consent agenda: approve $4,495,223.82 in claims and a $128,207.23 bad debt write-off
• Ordinance No. 4519: budget adjustment for fire equipment purchase
• Resolution No. 4042: professional services agreement with TCA Architecture Planning, Inc. for fire department facilities
• Resolution No. 4043: purchase 3.6 acres at 2220 Road 76 from Blue Gem Farms
• Resolution No. 4044: Ecology water quality agreement for wastewater treatment plant design; Resolution No. 4046: interlocal agreement with Columbia Basin College for Argent Road

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a workshop meeting with no voting items on the agenda. Councilmembers will hear a 2020 Hanford Communities update, a funding agreement extension for the Downtown Pasco Development Authority (DPDA), and a recap of the city's 2019 financial audit. Two ordinances are listed for discussion: a budget adjustment for a fire equipment purchase and amendments to Pasco Municipal Code Title 23 related to SEPA. The agenda also lists a possible executive session, but no details are provided.

• 2020 Hanford Communities update from Executive Director David Reeploeg, covering Hanford cleanup priorities and DOE contract transitions
• DPDA Funding Agreement Extension
• 2019 City of Pasco Financial Audit Recap
• Ordinance: budget adjustment for fire equipment purchase
• Ordinance: amending PMC Title 23 related to SEPA

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Pasco Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meets March 4, 2021 to approve its January 7 minutes and receive staff and council reports. New business covers updates on Peanuts Park and downtown Pasco, and on the Sylvester Park courts. Unfinished business includes Chapel Hill Park and the Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan and community center feasibility study. The agenda is largely procedural; no votes on contracts or fees are scheduled.

• Motion to approve minutes from the January 7, 2021 meeting
• New business: Peanuts Park & Downtown Pasco update
• New business: Sylvester Park Courts update
• Unfinished business: Chapel Hill Park update; Park & Recreation Comprehensive Plan & Community Center Feasibility Study updates
• Open Public Meetings Training still pending for Tom, Edgar, and Nolvia

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council is holding a remote regular meeting on March 1, 2021, with most items on a consent agenda voted on as a single motion. The council is set to award two major construction contracts — the Lewis Street Overpass and the Columbia East Force Main — and consider a business license fee cap. Several board and commission appointments and routine minutes and claims approvals are also on the agenda.

• Bid award of $22,344,999.88 to Cascade Bridge, LLC of Vancouver, WA for the Lewis Street Overpass project (Resolution No. 4038)
• Bid award of $5,985,057.86 to DW Excavating, Inc. of Davenport, WA for the Columbia East Force Main Project (Resolution No. 4039)
• Ordinance No. 4518 amending PMC 5.05.160 to add a $5,000 cap to the per-employee business license fee
• Claims totaling $2,409,990.29 in checks and electronic transfers on the consent agenda
• Interlocal Agreement with Pasco School District for School Resource Officer Services for 2021-2023 school years (Resolution No. 4037)

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a workshop meeting with no votes scheduled. Councilmembers will hear a 2021 Washington State legislative session update from lobbyist Briahna Murray and the 9th and 16th District delegations, a presentation from the Pasco Arts & Culture Commission on its work plan, a 2019-2020 biennium financial update, and updates on recreation services and the Tri City Animal Shelter. A resolution on an interlocal agreement with the Pasco School District for School Resource Officer services is also listed for discussion.

• 2021 state legislative session update with lobbyist Briahna Murray and the 9th and 16th District delegations
• Pasco Arts & Culture Commission work plan presentation by Chair Emma Barnes
• 2019-2020 biennium financial update
• Resolution on an interlocal agreement with Pasco School District for School Resource Officer services
• Recreation services update and Tri City Animal Shelter project update

City Council Special Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a special meeting to vote on two COVID-19 resolutions. One ratifies Emergency Order 2020-006.1, which keeps city meetings remote while allowing some in-person components as the region enters Phase 2. The other authorizes the City Manager to sign an interagency agreement with the Washington State Department of Health for reimbursement of City costs tied to the Benton County Fairgrounds mass vaccination site.

• Resolution No. 4036 would ratify Emergency Order No. 2020-006.1 on conducting public meetings during COVID-19
• Resolution No. 4035 would authorize the City Manager to sign a DOH interagency agreement for COVID-19 vaccination site expense reimbursements
• The vaccination site is at the Benton County Fairgrounds, 1500 Oak Street, Kennewick, WA
• City Council and some boards may add in-person components; other advisory boards would stay fully remote
• No dollar amount is specified in the agreement text provided

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council meets remotely on February 16, 2021, with public comment available only by advance request. Most items are on the consent agenda, including approval of prior meeting minutes, $3,045,150.63 in claims, a $197,461.96 bad debt write-off, and adoption of the 2021 Pasco Fire Department Strategic Plan. Separate resolutions would authorize agreements with J-U-B Engineers for the Lewis Street Overpass and a state Commerce grant for the Kahlotus Highway sewer force main project, and the council will discuss resuming partial in-person public meetings.

• Consent agenda claims totaling $3,045,150.63 across check and electronic transfer numbers
• Bad debt write-off of $197,461.96, with $0.00 authorized for collection
• Resolution No. 4033: Supplement No. 2 with J-U-B Engineers for Lewis Street Overpass design
• Resolution No. 4034: Commerce grant agreement for Kahlotus Highway Sewer Force Main (Columbia East Pump Station and Force Mains)
• Discussion of option to resume partial in-person public meetings

City Council Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a workshop meeting on Monday, February 8, 2021, broadcast remotely. The main discussion item is whether to establish a council subcommittee to review applications and interview candidates for city boards and commissions. The agenda also includes a proclamation of February 8-12 as Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Week and a closed executive session on real estate acquisition and litigation risks under RCW 42.30.110. No votes or dollar amounts appear on the agenda.

• Discussion of creating a council subcommittee to review City boards and commissions applications and interview candidates
• Proclamation naming February 8-12, 2021 as Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Week
• Executive session on acquisition of real estate per RCW 42.30.110(b) and litigation or legal risks per RCW 42.30.110(i)(iii)
• Adopted 2020-2021 Council Goals listed for reference only, covering topics such as the Lewis Street Overpass, Road 68/I-182/Burden Blvd corridor, a Housing Action Plan, and a police strategic master plan
• Meeting held remotely via GoToWebinar with listen-only call-in line and live broadcast on PSC-TV Channel 191

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board - 04 Feb 2021 CANCELLED

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for 5:30 PM Thursday, February 4, 2021 is marked CANCELLED. The posted agenda contains only procedural items — call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, reports, and adjournment — with no substantive business listed. No decisions, contracts, or public hearings appear on it.

• Meeting marked CANCELLED in the agenda title
• Agenda lists only routine items: call to order, roll call, minutes approval, reports, adjournment
• No new business or unfinished business items listed
• Roll call names boardmembers including Nolvia Salinas, Tom Davenport, Julie Campos, Edgar Delgado, Bradyn Leyde, Jason Ruud, Kate Bonderman, and David Milne (City Council Rep.)
• Next meeting date left blank in the agenda

City Council Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council meets remotely on February 1, 2021, to act on a consent agenda and several ordinances and resolutions. Votes are scheduled on rezoning 925 Road 40, COVID-19 testing site contracts with the Benton-Franklin Health District and Columbia Safety, LLC, and a $5,852,523.46 construction bid for the Peanuts Park Remodel. The meeting is held remotely under Governor Inslee's COVID-19 Proclamation No. 20-28, with public comment requests due by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.

• Bid award to Booth and Sons Construction, Inc. for the Peanuts Park Remodel at $5,852,523.46
• Ordinance No. 4517 rezoning 925 Road 40 from RS-12 to R-S-1
• Resolution No. 4031 for a COVID-19 testing site contract with the Benton-Franklin Health District
• Resolution No. 4032 amending the Columbia Safety, LLC professional services agreement for the COVID-19 testing site
• Consent agenda claims totaling $3,597,441.75 and Ordinance No. 4516 on Historic Preservation Commission staffing

Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a workshop meeting with presentations on traffic safety and fire department planning. WSDOT will discuss safety concerns at the SR-12 and A Street intersection and propose prohibiting left turns from A Street onto SR-12 as a near-term measure. The council will also hear a proposal to eliminate the left turn pocket from Burden Boulevard onto Clemente Lane and an update on the Pasco Fire Department Strategic Plan. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• WSDOT presentation on SR-12 and A Street safety, proposing to prohibit left turns from A Street onto SR-12; City seeks $5 million partnership for safety improvements
• DKS presentation on Road 68/Burden signage and striping, including a proposal to eliminate the left turn pocket from Burden Boulevard onto Clemente Lane at an estimated cost of $45,000
• Pasco Fire Department Strategic Plan Update 2021, including a Class 3 community rating from the Washington State Ratings Bureau
• Ordinance amending PMC Title 20 regarding HPC staffing (CA-2021-001)
• Update on AskPasco, the City's new non-emergency community engagement system

Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council meets remotely to vote on a consent agenda covering routine business, including approval of $3,710,402.98 in claims, a bad debt write-off, two code ordinances, three interlocal resolutions, a billing services contract, and a 2.1-acre land purchase for a future fire station. The council will also vote on accepting completed work on the Pearl Street Lift Station and on a report evaluating the City Manager's performance. An executive session is scheduled to discuss acquiring real estate.

• Consent agenda claims total $3,710,402.98, plus a bad debt write-off of $124,644.22 for November 2020 and $179,306.99 for December 2020
• Ordinance No. 4514 would create a Waterfront Development District (Chapter 25.127)
• Ordinance No. 4515 would update building permit fees and adopt 2018 state building code changes
• Resolution No. 4030 would authorize buying 2.1 acres from Auto Zone Parts Incorporated for future Fire Station No. 87
• Resolution No. 4029 would accept C&E Trenching, LLC work on the Pearl Street Lift Station project

Remote Workshop Meeting

The Pasco City Council holds a remote workshop meeting covering six discussion items, including a proposed ordinance creating a new Waterfront Development District requested by the Port of Pasco, updates to the 2018 international and state building codes, and two water-rights agreements. The meeting is a workshop, so items are for discussion rather than final votes. The Downtown Pasco Development Authority will also present its 2020 annual report.

• Ordinance creating a new Waterfront Development District (WD) zoning chapter 25.127, requested by the Port of Pasco (MF# CA2019-007)
• Ordinance adopting 2018 International and State Code updates
• Resolution for a Paymentus Master Service Agreement
• Resolution for an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement on Quad-City water rights
• Resolution for an Interlocal Agreement with Franklin Conservation District on municipal water rights

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meets Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 5:30 PM via GoToMeeting. The board will vote on approving minutes from its November 5, 2020 meeting, hear staff reports on recreation and parks facilities, and receive updates on three park projects: the A Street Sports Complex, Chapel Hill Park, and the Schlagel Park boat ramp. New business includes the Park & Recreation Master Plan, including appointing board volunteers to a Master Plan subcommittee, and a Civic Web agenda meeting portal.

• Motion to approve minutes from the November 5, 2020 meeting
• Updates on A Street Sports Complex, Chapel Hill Park, and Schlagel Park Boat Ramp
• Park & Recreation Master Plan, including board appointees/volunteers for a Master Plan subcommittee
• Civic Web Agenda Meeting Portal presentation
• Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 4 at 5:30 PM

Remote Regular Meeting

The Pasco City Council meets remotely on January 4, 2021, to act on a consent agenda and several ordinances and resolutions. Votes are scheduled on rezoning a parcel at 4011 Road 96, correcting a legal description near Burns Road and Broadmoor Boulevard, an AT&T communication site license, and accepting City Hall remodel work. New business includes extending a downtown funding agreement and awarding a $728,006.05 Chapel Hill Park construction bid.

• Consent agenda: approve $7,451,712.37 in claims (checks and electronic transfers)
• Ordinance No. 4513: rezone 4011 Road 96 from RS-20 to R-1 (Story Family Rezone)
• Ordinance No. 4331A: repeal and replace Ordinance No. 4331 to correct legal description north of Burns Road and west of Broadmoor Boulevard
• Resolution No. 4022: revised communication site license agreement with AT&T (New Cingular Wireless) at the water tower
• Bid award: Chapel Hill Park construction to Total Site Services for $728,006.05 including WA State Sales Tax