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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022.10.04 Council Special Listening Session MinutesMINUTES City Council Special Meeting 6:30 PM - Tuesday, October 4, 2022 City of R -i co Washington Pasco Police Regional Training Center, 204 West Clark Street COUNCIL & STAFF ATTENDANCE Councilmembers present: Craig Maloney, Irving Brown, Joseph Campos, David Milne, and Zahra Roach Councilmembers absent: Blanche Barajas and Pete Serrano Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; and Debby Barham, City Clerk. DISCUSSION ON RETAIL SALES OF CANNABIS WITHIN PASCO Mr. Zabell opened the listening session with introductions of the City Councilmembers and City staff in attendance. Next, he provided a brief history on the legalization of the retail sales of cannabis in Washington State and the regulations associated with establishing a retail shop, which included maps of the City where the sale of cannabis is prohibited and the zones where it may be permitted. Lastly, he asked that those individuals who have previously spoken, to hold their comments until the new individuals had the opportunity to express their thoughts on the topic. Out of approximately 30 community members in attendance, 21 community members spoke, either in support of or against, to the proposal of retail sales of cannabis within Pasco's city limits. CLOSE The listening session closed at 7:50 PM. PASSED and APPROVED this J?day of Od44-- , 20� APPROVED: ATTEST: Blanc Ljkias, Mayor Debra Barham, City Clerk Page 1 of 1