Pasco Council Reviews Housing Codes, Economy; No Formal Votes Taken
The Pasco City Council held a workshop and a special joint meeting in late June but recorded no final decisions, while arts and culture commissioners discussed public art calls. Looking ahead, the council will consider short-term rental regulations and $6.8 million in spending at its July 6 meeting.
Workshop on Housing Codes
During a June 22 workshop, council members reviewed proposed code amendments for Essential Public Facilities (EPF) and Less Restrictive Alternative (LRA) housing. The discussion covered siting and safety standards. A public hearing was held June 1, and a second hearing with potential action is scheduled for July 6. No votes were taken during the workshop.
The session also included presentations on the 2026 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, annual rates for the Process Water Reuse Facility, and fireworks enforcement. An interagency agreement with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission was listed as a discussion item.
Chamber of Commerce Meeting
On June 23, the council held a special meeting with the Pasco Chamber of Commerce to discuss economic development, business growth, and community priorities. The agenda specified that no formal actions would be taken.
Arts and Culture Commission
The Arts and Culture Commission met June 24 to review a call for art for STCU box wraps and a potential STCU mural. Commissioners also examined a plaque design for the Noburo ‘Peanuts’ Fukuda statue. No decisions were reported.
Coming Up
July 6 – City Council Regular Meeting
The council is expected to adopt Ordinance No. 4847 regulating short-term rentals and set a public hearing date for the Goodwin Annexation. Council members will also consider approval of bills totaling $6,863,260.41 and hear a presentation on a local economic development project. The agenda includes a discussion on the Harris Road Realignment Agreement.
July 7 – Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will continue work on a plaque commemorating the Sylvester Donation, discussing design, wording, materials, and size (approximately 36 by 24 inches, possibly 48 inches wide). The inclusion of a QR code on a secondary plaque and exact dates will also be discussed. An update on guard rails at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is scheduled.
July 8 – Hearing Examiner
Steve Culbert is requesting a special use permit (SP2026-006) to develop a 1.00-acre contractor’s plant or storage yard on an unaddressed lot between 3713 and 3905 E. A Street. The site is within 300 feet of a residential district, requiring a special permit. The proposal includes a 6-foot concrete block fence and irrigated landscaping for buffers, along with SEPA determination of non-significance (SEPA 2026-010) for grading and fencing.
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