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Planner Abel (staff) told the council the petition came from property owner Mario Borschowski for a parcel on Outlet Drive in Sandifer Parkway. The parcel is C-1 (which allows car washes) but is not large enough to both host a car wash and meet the 300-foot separation standard, which includes the right-of-way on the east side. The petitioner asked the council to amend the code to allow a reduced separation if the applicant can demonstrate equivalent noise mitigation.

City Attorney Ferguson reminded the council that a text amendment is a legislative action and not a quasi-judicial hearing tied to specific property rights. Staff recommended scheduling a public hearing (the council discussed April 7 as a likely date) and directed staff to prepare notice and materials for council consideration at the hearing.

Why it matters: a code text amendment would apply citywide rather than only to the petitioner's site; if the council were to adopt the change it would alter separation standards for car washes in C-1 zones and require a public hearing and legislative process before any code change is approved.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pasco City Council Meeting March 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A property-owner petition seeks to reduce the 300-foot separation requirement between car washes and residential districts in C-1 zones, contingent on noise mitigation; council directed staff to schedule a public hearing on the proposed code change.","taxTitle","Pasco City, Franklin County, Washington","taxId",5110,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":42,"_43":77,"_45":77,"_46":78,"_48":79,"_50":80,"_52":81,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6124631,"Pasco resident urges city intervention after persistent low water pressure at Sands Mobile Home Park",2823000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2681033-fd632f064afc3fbb3ab18928a72ff41e&start=2823&end=2823","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2681033-fd632f064afc3fbb3ab18928a72ff41e/thumbnail_2823000.jpg","/articles/6124631/Pasco-City/Franklin-County/Washington/Pasco-resident-urges-city-intervention-after-persistent-low-water-pressure-at-Sands-Mobile-Home-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124631-adfe929e09ef277c6f9b752a1236b6d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135202&Signature=l5X9DnXAhtiDbSsxxe3-PChqzZCNcmdxkTu2P1Z8GpmZ1WG0FVETG2gOE09andKnVf0v3MktxW38D4uKVw3n2ePU3NhZQmz1WY3R1ONfKARcTUgiWvwWSalZFDQVrBwcSNxzokPjpUgrbFRYLC7l2FhKrO3TGDlrpZKNr1-XsGVunwVLuOno4~h1s-gp1Aui8mclkcP2paKSHbs2SfZWQ-CkO228NpTuUFEHJn11rD7JaLg9E-SVj1CVJbEOkx1nk-SQH7YBI4ElMmraT0Dnz8nDz8VpRGd63MpcV35AeVLKqQkb0fQgclOrgDSMPiUZ6QASa0G0VqibobQBHU5ovA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Amber Wade, who identified herself as a Pasco resident, told the City Council on March 17 that residents of the Sands Mobile Home Park on First and Court Street are experiencing prolonged low water pressure. Wade said she recently took 30 minutes to fill a bathtub and described widespread, repeated low pressure across multiple homes. She said residents who complain face threats of retaliation from park management.

Wade asked the council to send an independent third-party contractor to measure water pressure (PSI) multiple times at different park locations with both Wade and the park owner present. She said residents need \"transparency, fairness, and a real solution\" and asked what steps the city would take to ensure consistent water pressure and protect residents from retaliation. \"No one should have to fight this hard just to be in a livable home,\" Wade said.

Council and staff did not take formal action during public comment; the item was presented during the public-comment portion of the meeting. City staff later may follow up with the resident as appropriate under city procedures for complaints and utility or building issues.

Why it matters: consistent water pressure is a basic habitability issue for mobile-home park residents; the commenter requested independent measurement and a transparent process to resolve the matter.","A Sands Mobile Home Park resident said low and inconsistent water pressure has made it take 30 minutes to fill a bathtub and asked the city to send an independent contractor to measure PSI levels and ensure transparency.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":42,"_43":87,"_45":87,"_46":88,"_48":89,"_50":90,"_52":91,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":92,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":93,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6124636,"Consultant outlines Pasco transportation impact fee study; council asks for districts and public outreach",2506000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2681033-fd632f064afc3fbb3ab18928a72ff41e&start=2506&end=2506","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2681033-fd632f064afc3fbb3ab18928a72ff41e/thumbnail_2506000.jpg","/articles/6124636/Pasco-City/Franklin-County/Washington/Consultant-outlines-Pasco-transportation-impact-fee-study-council-asks-for-districts-and-public-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124636-43379d4c8f64ed498459d2b157379241/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135202&Signature=n5lmmZDirINGOXB1JDA2Mu616JG-hWaL4s~WOEm6J9II5z3RN3SXXtp6RHKL4mXQspfzUs83Omyv8MQ3oo-X2QuukDaDZHem~oMd9-Xyl7ssXRLCdav7DTYUTIMtOitakOPh5IJZu1HB-FiQzmkEXtEZRIDKnardoKi7Sez6gZ1qA8CN71aTDSWROZrcT4gtl0aHte-SZbAQTPlHcEulvEdFZjyg2ODxyCqVeQ7YS0ffOHDaNUQhNfPdk0~3n-AMSdwKocbikd3yFql11YhUjKhuJxcC-MM-daqMwlLIJXkKv0IO5o7yUmuac6Hz83HT6j~U3~Da-SJZd8B6I8vYiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A consultant working for the City of Pasco presented a draft transportation impact fee (TIF) approach on March 17 and asked the City Council for initial feedback on project lists, method and next steps.

Kendra Breeland of Farrin Pierce told the council that transportation impact fees are one-time charges on new development authorized under Washington's Growth Management Act to fund capacity projects that serve growth. She said the analysis uses projects drawn from the city's capital facilities element and Transportation Improvement Program and spreads eligible project costs over forecasted future growth to derive a cost-per-trip rate. She noted Pasco has a much older TIF (last updated in 2009) and the current rates do not reflect contemporary project lists or growth patterns.

Breeland presented a draft list of roughly 18 candidate projects drawn from the city's TIP and capital plans and gave a worked example: the Madison Avenue intersection improvement carries a TIP cost of $2,170,000; after removing existing-deficiency costs and adjusting for trips that do not originate or end in Pasco, the portion eligible for the fee calculation for that project was shown as approximately $527,000.

Councilmembers asked for draft districting scenarios (two, three or four districts) so fees can be tailored to where development occurs; several councilmembers emphasized predictability for developers as a benefit of a modern TIF program. Councilmember Prowell requested a recommendation on how often to update the fee schedule; the consultant suggested regular reviews and staff said updates every three to four years would be reasonable. Breeland and staff said the next steps are to refine the project list, run the travel-model calculations and return with draft rates in April, followed by public outreach to the development community and a goal of adoption in June.

Why it matters: a modernized TIF can streamline project-by-project mitigation, create predictable developer fees, and generate funding for prioritized transportation projects that support growth. The council directed staff to return with districting options and a proposed update cadence and to continue public and industry outreach.","Farrin Pierce consultant Kendra Breeland presented a draft transportation impact fee program built from an 18-project candidate list and recommended next steps; council requested districting scenarios, an update schedule and outreach to the development community.",{"_33":95,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":96,"_41":42,"_43":97,"_45":97,"_46":98,"_48":99,"_50":100,"_52":101,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":102,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":103,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6124641,"Pasco council adopts lower irrigation connection fee, approves multi-year rate increases after debate",1934000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2681033-fd632f064afc3fbb3ab18928a72ff41e&start=1934&end=1934","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2681033-fd632f064afc3fbb3ab18928a72ff41e/thumbnail_1934000.jpg","/articles/6124641/Pasco-City/Franklin-County/Washington/Pasco-council-adopts-lower-irrigation-connection-fee-approves-multi-year-rate-increases-after-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124641-1b95726665f688f8b7db44b8b9c225bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135202&Signature=kYgeYF6n9n5RvAh2sI70cOY9l3nqClpsuGiWcgsLgPmQKy8DZsTkkQ~2nglP6kh7lVqxS7QPOsTREqiypSeFu7V~anj2~9-hGr9gU7yYGykBp4U8xoTWJJ6HZWWcC7jNFv9Rj781Dh-oecKC5JwlMNbRuYIH-b8mc8ZSQuu8cXm4IN0ZVoLqm-I1D4~~pYbEdhb~yVFj5pOBEEFh~wau-rsa-fAAxmA7PtRxZLrqkNT-RvUZtewwxoQkolzrr5jsi2tPOroeV6kKEET02DWObILVUv4iYLAPfM8nQF7pVyRiBHvM9m2LWpt~CIyIIBfKS5O216HNK6zqNMvMREaPzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pasco City Council on March 17 adopted a new irrigation utility fee structure aimed at funding existing system upgrades and supporting future growth, choosing the lower up-front connection fee paired with larger short-term rate increases.

Councilmember Sarah Copeland (staff presentation) described two alternatives developed during a cost-of-service analysis. Alternative A would set the connection fee at the modeled maximum (stated in staff materials as $14.68 per dwelling unit in that calculation) and adopt smaller rate increases; Alternative B proposed a $1,000 connection fee with higher initial increases (about 17.75% for the first three years and 3% annually after that). The council voted to adopt Alternative B, 6–1.

Councilmember Harpster said he favored option B because it places a smaller immediate cost on new homebuyers while still raising revenue to address system needs. \"Option B at a connection fee of $1,000 per dwelling unit and a total rate increase by 2030 is the best case we've got of the options,\" Councilmember Harpster said. He also noted the fairness tension between asking existing users to pay for upgrades versus charging incoming development to pay for growth.

Staff and council emphasized the package includes three shared elements regardless of the chosen alternative: multi-year rate adjustments through 2030, a formal code section authorizing connection fees, and expansion of low-income and senior discounts to the irrigation utility. Councilmembers asked staff to revisit the connection fee in one to two years to confirm revenue assumptions and adjust if necessary.

What happens next: staff will publish the ordinance summary, update the utility billing systems and produce annual reports on irrigation fund revenues and expenditures. The ordinance establishes the legal code section and authorizes implementation steps set out by Public Works and Finance staff.

Why it matters: the adopted fee structure will affect both new development (through the per-connection fee) and existing irrigation customers (through the staged rate increases) and is intended to fund maintenance and capacity improvements the irrigation system needs to serve projected growth.","After months of discussion the Pasco City Council voted 6–1 to adopt a lower one-time irrigation connection fee of $1,000 and staged multi-year rate increases to fund upgrades, while directing staff to monitor revenues and revisit the fee if needed.",{"_33":105,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":106,"_41":42,"_43":107,"_45":107,"_46":108,"_48":109,"_50":110,"_52":111,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":112,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":113,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6124646,"Pasco Council approves consent agenda, zoning change, interlocal agreement and irrigation rate plan; selects recruitment firm",174000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2681033-fd632f064afc3fbb3ab18928a72ff41e&start=174&end=174","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2681033-fd632f064afc3fbb3ab18928a72ff41e/thumbnail_174000.jpg","/articles/6124646/Pasco-City/Franklin-County/Washington/Pasco-Council-approves-consent-agenda-zoning-change-interlocal-agreement-and-irrigation-rate-plan-selects-recruitment-firm","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124646-b316627cb58935703e83e243a77edc13/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135202&Signature=YNY70Pjee-aIX7j~IgppmWZoP4UaRkhU8r4Cxjhmn6Q2e6LrF9GFwW3Hi5pGj8B0A5C9kkTE-CVwys1OkAJKtqV-E6WvUxDHdB8LuC2SiftwKtpMuPlzzaN7eOeO72gDuePRgGPeKN-ozaP2cve0uysapTp6O1CNxn-Fio6wWcIrw4yYEEFLb~Ce341TD-ttckbE56I~IeFVc0lQNbBqyphcHb2lBHJU1tJXouIQu25pBEyLFeLnOqlNR76fmiJtZuD5luvw~YOekeQp0hrp07-ArHasOCA~pMmgZT5NLcY4~RsMvxbRxodp78iku7uyCaHdiuVmZjR2jK-oXh0jrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pasco City Council on Monday approved a slate of routine items and several formal actions, adopting a rezone of a West A Street parcel, authorizing an amended interlocal agreement with Benton County Emergency Services and approving new irrigation utility rates and fees. The council also voted to retain GMP Consultants to run the city manager recruitment.

The consent agenda passed on a single roll-call vote and included the approval of claims totaling $3,743,876.74 and multiple memoranda of understanding and service agreements, among them resolution Nos. 4,575–4,580 and 4,577–4,580 (listed in the meeting packet). The council then adopted ordinance No. 4,764 to rezone 2326 W. A Street from I-1 (light industrial) to R-4 (high-density residential) and approved resolution No. 4,581, the fourth amended and restated interlocal agreement with Benton County Emergency Services (BCES).

The council debated two alternatives for new irrigation utility connection fees and multi-year rate increases before adopting ordinance No. 4,765 on a 6–1 vote. Under the adopted alternative (labeled option B in staff materials) the council approved a $1,000 per-connection fee and a multi-year rate schedule beginning with an increase of roughly 17.75% for the first three years followed by 3% annual adjustments for the next three years. Councilmember Harpster had supported the lower connection-fee approach as a way to lessen the immediate cost burden on new housing while funding system upgrades.

Councilmembers also voted unanimously to contract with GMP Consultants to manage the city manager recruitment process. Staff said the selected firm will begin work promptly under a 12–13 week timeline described in proposals submitted to the city.

Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (claims and routine items): Approved, roll-call vote; claims totaled $3,743,876.74.
- Ordinance No. 4,764 (Z2024-009 Columbia Riverwalk Apartments West rezone: 2326 W. A St. from I-1 to R-4): Adopted unanimously.
- Resolution No. 4,581 (Fourth amended and restated interlocal agreement with Benton County Emergency Services): Adopted unanimously.
- Ordinance No. 4,765 (irrigation utility rates and connection fee, option B): Adopted 6–1; establishes $1,000 connection fee and staged rate increases (first 3 years ~17.75%, then 3% annually).
- Selection of recruitment firm for city manager search (GMP Consultants): Approved unanimously.

Council members who voted aye during roll calls included Councilmember Grama, Councilmember Harpster, Councilmember Perales, Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Blaisdell, Mayor Pro Tem Milne and Mayor Serrano on items called as unanimous; the irrigation rates ordinance passed 6–1 (one dissent recorded). No recorded votes failed.

Why it matters: the rezone allows higher-density residential development at 2326 W. A Street, the interlocal agreement clarifies records and retention responsibilities in regional emergency services, and the irrigation ordinance establishes new fees and a multi-year rate plan intended to fund needed upgrades and future growth of the irrigation system. The recruitment contract starts the formal search for a permanent city manager.","At its March 17 regular meeting the Pasco City Council approved the consent agenda, adopted a zoning reclassification for a West A Street property, authorized an amended Benton County Emergency Services interlocal agreement and adopted a revised irrigation utility rate ordinance; the council also selected a city manager recruitment firm.","actionData","errors"]

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