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Home My WebLink About2023.01.09 Council Workshop Packet AGENDA City Council Workshop Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, January 9, 2023 City Council Chambers & GoToWebinar Page 1. MEETING INSTRUCTIONS for REMOTE ACCESS - The Pasco City Council Workshops are broadcast live on PSC-TV Channel 191 on Charter/Spectrum Cable in Pasco and Richland and streamed at www.pasco-wa.gov/psctvlive and on the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofPasco. To listen to the meeting via phone, call (415) 655-0060 and use access code 307-404-066. 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. ROLL CALL (a) Pledge of Allegiance 4. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS 5. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 3 - 8 (a) Cannabis - Considerations for Retail Sales 9 - 11 (b) Recommendations from Arts & Culture Commission for Mural Code Revisions 12 - 20 (c) Presentation: Snow and Ice Removal Plan Tom Holmes, Streets Public Works Division Manager, from the Public Works Operations division, will present the Snow and Ice Removal Plan for the City and answer questions. 6. MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION 8. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 22 9. ADDITIONAL NOTES 21 - 22 (a) Adopted 2020-2021 Council Goals (Reference Only) (b) REMINDERS • Monday, January 9, 11:45 AM: Pasco Chamber of Commerce Membership Lunch Meeting – Pasco Red Lion Hotel • Monday, January 9, 6:00 PM: Old Fireman’s Pension Board Meeting – City Hall Conference Room 1, Pasco City Hall (MAYOR BLANCHE BARAJAS, Rep.; MAYOR PRO TEM CRAIG MALONEY, Alt.) • Thursday, January 12, 4:30 PM: Pasco School District (PSD) Skilled & Technical Advisory Committee – Virtual (COUNCILMEMBER DAVID MILNE) • Thursday, January 13, 6:00 PM: Ben Franklin Transit Board Meeting – Benton County Administration Building (COUNCILMEMBER JOSEPH CAMPOS Rep.; MAYOR PRO TEM CRAIG MALONEY, Alt.) • Tuesday, January 17, 4:00 PM: Pasco Public Facilities District Board Meeting – Council Chambers, Pasco City Hall (MAYOR PRO TEM CRAIG MALONEY, Rep.; COUNCILMEMBER DAVID MILNE, Alt.) This meeting is broadcast live on PSC-TV Channel 191 on Charter/Spectrum Cable in Pasco and Richland and streamed at www.pasco-wa.gov/psctvlive. Audio equipment available for the hearing impaired; contact the Clerk for assistance. Servicio de intérprete puede estar disponible con aviso. Por favor avisa la Secretaria Municipal dos días antes para garantizar la disponibilidad. (Spanish language interpreter service may be provided upon request. Please provide two business day's notice to the City Clerk to ensure availability.) Page 2 of 22 AGENDA REPORT FOR: City Council January 6, 2023 TO: Adam Lincoln, Interim City Manager City Council Workshop Meeting: 1/9/23 FROM: Rick White, Director Community & Economic Development SUBJECT: Cannabis - Considerations for Retail Sales I. REFERENCE(S): Draft Resolution City - Wide Buffer Map City - Commercial - Industrial Zones Map II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Discussion III. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF: In July of 2014, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 4166, which prohibited production, processing and retail sales of marijuana within the City limits. The prohibition also extended to medical marijuana collective dispensaries; although in 2015, State law was enacted that allowed qualifying patients to grow up to sixteen marijuana plants depending on circumstances related to the patient. City Council subsequently adopted Ordinance No. 4304, regarding specific nuisance violations for growing and storage of marijuana and establishing specific penalties for violations. Nuisance complaints indicate that both indoor and outdoor growing operations are occurring and presenting a variety of adverse impacts including odor, construction of illegal fences and theft. As retail sales of of cannabis (marijuana) has to a degree been a lingering question in the community, the City Council in 2021 directed that the question of whether or not to allow retail sales of cannabis in the City be added to the Page 3 of 22 National Community Survey which City conducts on a biennial basis. The results of the 2021 National Citizen Survey indicated an evenly divided public on this issue. At the Council workshop of October 11, 2022, a consensus of Council decided to move forward with a regulatory process aimed at repealing aspects of the current prohibition for retail cannabis sales. During the November 14, 2022 Council Workshop - this issue was discussed, and staff now presents the attached Resolution for identifying exac tly which code provisions the Council would like Staff to draft to facilitate retails sales of cannabis. V. DISCUSSION: seeks staff above, discussion described dialogue recent the From and confirmation that Council wishes to consider the following regulatory aspects regarding drafting an ordinance for the repeal of the ban on retail cannabis sales, including: 1. retAllowing Cthe in sales cannabis ail -2 off(no -parking street requirements in this zoning district), C-3; I-1; I-2 and I-3 zoning districts. 2. Identifying that retail sales of cannabis do not require permitting through the conditional use process conducted by the Hea ring Examiner. 3. Confirming that the proposed Title 25 code amendments do not require a recommendation from the Pasco Planning Commission. Staff also seeks confirmation that the Council is not interested in relaxing the prohibitions related to growing raw product cannabis or any associated processing or any modification of the statutory buffers within the City’s ability to change regarding cannabis. Page 4 of 22 Resolution – Cannabis/_________ Zoning District(s) RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON DIRECTING THE CITY STAFF TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PMC 25.10.020 AND PMC 25.__.___ TO ALLOW THE RETAIL SALE OF RECREATIONAL CANNABIS IN THE ___________ ZONE(S). WHEREAS, after an extensive public outreach process and discussion at multiple meetings, the City Council has asked the City Staff to prepare an ordinance for consideration that would allow the City of Pasco to lift the ban on retail sales of cannabis and allow retail sales in certain zones; and WHEREAS, State Initiative 502 (“I-502”), approved by voters of Washington State in November of 2012, provides a framework for licensing and regulating the retail sale and use of cannabis purchased from state licensed businesses; and WHEREAS, under State Initiative 502 (“I-502”), the Washington State Liquor Cannabis Board is tasked with the responsibility to adopt regulations governing the licensing and operation of cannabis producers, processors, and retailers, the Board has set these regulations; and WHEREAS, the City intends to develop appropriate zoning and land use regulations to accommodate the retail sale of cannabis that do not conflict with Washington State Law; and WHEREAS, the City has considered and evaluated amendments to City regulations regarding the retail uses of cannabis and cannabis retail facilities and wishes to direct staff to return with an ordinance only allowing the sale of cannabis in ________________ zone(s). NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: That the City Council hereby requests that the City Staff draft an ordinance for consideration amending Pasco Municipal Code 25.10.020, and further, amend PMC 25.__.___ for the sale of cannabis to be placed within the _____________ zoning district(s). Be It Further Resolved that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Page 5 of 22 Resolution – Cannabis/_________ Zoning District(s) PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this ___ day of _______, 2022. Blanche Barajas Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: _____________________________ ___________________________ Debra Barham, CMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC City Clerk City Attorneys Page 6 of 22 CITY LIMITSCITY L I M I T S CITY LIMITSFANNINGRDUS 395 SDENT RDROAD 100US 395 NUS 12 EI-182 WROAD 68ROAD 68 N KOHLER RDE A STN 4TH A V E US 12 EBURNS RDUS 395 N IRISLN SOREGONAVEUS 12 WCLARK RDSHORELI N E RD HARRISRDI-182 ENCAP ITO LAVE EASY STR IC H V I EWDR N RAILROAD A V E GLADE NORTH R D TAYLORFLATSRDUS 395 NPASCO KAHLOTUS RDI-182 WE FOSTER WELLS RDI-182 EMarijuana Restricted ZonesAs of August 2022••City Limits 2022SchoolsParksParks 1,000-Foot BufferSchools 1,000-Foot BufferPage 7 of 22 Page 8 of 22 AGENDA REPORT FOR: City Council January 5, 2023 TO: Adam Lincoln, Interim City Manager City Council Workshop Meeting: 1/9/23 FROM: Angela Pashon, Assistant City Manager Executive SUBJECT: Recommendations from Arts & Culture Commission for Mural Code Revisions I. REFERENCE(S): PACC Mural Code Recommendations II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Discussion III. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF: Although murals are allowable in office and commercial districts currently, per Municipal Pasco Section 17.15.010(PMC) Code heard has City , the considerable feedback that the 25% size limitation is too limiting an option for artistic and cultural expression particularly in the Downtown. Pasco Arts & Culture Commission (PACC), advises the City Council on matters relating to public art and culture. V. DISCUSSION: discuss to met PACC the 2022, subcommittee a 2, December of On recommendations for City Council consideration for revisions to the PMC, PACC involvement in a mural application process, as well as a Downtown Public Mural Program. Based on prior discussions of the PACC, and the deliberations of the subcommittee, the PACC recommends changes to the PMC as follows: Page 9 of 22 Recommendation No. 1: Removal of requirements relating to murals from PMC Title 17, Sign Code and creation of a mural-specific code (see attached). In summary, PACC recommends: • Nominal application fee (if any) • Allow murals on all walls except address facing street façade • Allow mural in business, commercial, and industrial zones • Allow up to 100% wall coverage • Murals containing words or messaging of any kind should be treated as a sign (PMC Title 17, Sign Code) Recommendation No. 2: Create an Arts & Culture Commission subcommittee to serve in an advisory capacity to artists and property owners to review mural applications, as well as advise on best practices (i.e. type of paint to use and maintenance plan). Recommendation No. 3: Create a public mural program for Downtown Pasco. Staff would work with PACC to develop a mission statement and objectives to complement the recently completed Downtown Pasco Master Plan. Staff will provide a brief overview and PACC Commissioners Saul Martinez and Ana Armijo will be present for Council questions and discussion. Page 10 of 22 PACC Mural Code Recommendations Definitions “Mural” refers to a two-dimensional, original design painted on an exterior property wall purely for artistic and aesthetic purposes, free of verbiage and messaging, commercial or not. Exterior surface color alone is not considered a mural. Purpose and Intent The purpose of this chapter is to provide guidance to artists and property owners alike through the establishment of design standards. The design standards outlined in this chapter are intended to meet the following objectives: 1. Add to the cultural heritage of the city through aesthetic enhancement of the environment. 2. Make art of excellent quality accessible to all the diverse elements of our population, including children, thus stimulating intellectual growth. 3. Create focal points within the city for the enjoyment and contemplation of fine art. 4. Enhance the stature of the city by defining its commitment to artists and to the creative process as a vital element of urban dynamics. Procedure A mural application shall be submitted to [dept.] for review of compliance with this chapter. The application will require: 1. Property owner signature giving the artist consent to paint a mural on their property. 2. A maintenance plan agreed upon by artist and property owner. 3. Verification the property is not listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 4. Best practices to be reviewed with the Arts & Culture Commission. Mural Design Standards Location: Wall murals or artwork are allowable on the following surfaces: 1. Walls adjacent to Alleyways 2. Side street and parking lot facing walls (not allowed on the address facing street façade) Zoning: Wall murals or artwork, as defined in this chapter, are allowed on properties designated as: 1. Commercial 2. Industrial Size: Wall mural or artwork may cover up to 100% of the selected wall surface. Words and Messaging: Painted murals containing words or messaging of any kind will be treated as a sign and follow standards set forth in PMC Title 17, regulating signs. Maintenance Complete applications for murals must include a maintenance plan agreed upon by the property owner and artist. Mural(s) shall be in good repair. The ultimate liability and responsibility for all murals rest with the property owner. Those parties shall be responsible to see that the mural follows this chapter. Page 11 of 22 AGENDA REPORT FOR: City Council January 3, 2023 TO: Adam Lincoln, Interim City Manager City Council Workshop Meeting: 1/9/23 FROM: Steve Worley, Director Public Works SUBJECT: Presentation: Snow and Ice Removal Plan I. REFERENCE(S): II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Tom Holmes, Streets Public Works Division Manager, from the Public Works Operations division, will present the Snow and Ice Removal Plan for the City and answer questions. III. FISCAL IMPACT: IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF: V. DISCUSSION: Page 12 of 22 Pasco City Council Workshop Meeting January 9, 2022Page 13 of 22 WINTER 2021 –2022 Fast-facts: •Number of snow days: 22 •Total # of miles plowed: 11k miles •Total regular labor hours: 2,404 hours •Total OT labor hours: 108 •Total labor cost: $57.3k •Equipment hours: 630 hours •Equipment cost: $28.5k •Gallons of liquid deicer: 1,694 gallons (@ $1.50 per gallon) •Liquid deicer cost: $2.4k •Tons of ice slicer: 38 ton •Cost of ice slicer: $6.6k •Approx. total cost: $102.5kPage 14 of 22 WINTER 2021 –2022 Fast-facts cont. •Avg. cost of unleaded ’21-’22 winter season: $3.48 •35% increase over ’20-’21 winter season •Avg. cost of diesel ’21-’22 winter season: $3.54 •32% increase over ’20-’21 winter season •Unleaded up 22% (Oct ’21 v. Oct ’22) •Diesel up 30% (Oct ’21 v. Oct ’22)Page 15 of 22 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 Route prioritization: •Priority 1 •Emergency/medical •Schools •Public transit •Priority 2 •Collectors •Public infrastructure (plants/liftstations •Priority 3 •NeighborhoodsPage 16 of 22 The City snow and ice control routes cover approx. 418 lane miles of roadway. •Monitor weather and roadways •Anti-icing agents •Mag-chloride (Apex) •Street Plowing •Deploying at <1” •Sand/salt mix •Designated for traction on hills •Ice-Slicer Application •Clay-salt-sand mixture •Prolongs melting period SNOW AND ICE CONTROL Page 17 of 22 4 PLOW TRUCKS/SANDERS 2 GRADERS 3 DEICER TRUCKS2 FRONT END LOADERS 4 PICKUP PLOW TRUCKS SNOW AND ICE CONTROL 40 CDL StaffPage 18 of 22 Meltdown APEX de-ice & Anti-icer storage tank Meltdown Ice-Slicer elite granular Ice melt storage pile WINTER STORM MATERIALS Page 19 of 22 Questions? Page 20 of 22 QUALITY OF LIFE Promote a high-quality of life through quality programs, services and appropriate investment and re- investment in community infrastructure including, but not limited to: • Completion of Transportation System Master Plan and design standard updates to promote greater neighborhood cohesion in new and re-developed neighborhoods through design elements, e.g.; connectivity, walkability, aesthetics, sustainability, and community gathering spaces. • Completion of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan and development of an implementation strategy to enhance such services equitably across the community. • Completion of the Housing Action and Implementation Plan with a focus on a variety of housing to address the needs of the growing population. FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY Enhance the long-term viability, value, and service levels of services and programs, including, but not limited to: • Adopting policies and strategic investment standards to assure consistency of long-range planning to include update of impact fees, area fees to specific infrastructure, and SEPA mitigation measures related to new development, e.g.; schools, traffic, parks, and fire. COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION NETWORK Promote a highly functional multi-modal transportation system including, but not limited to: • Application of the adopted Transportation System Master Plan including development of policies, regulations, programs, and projects that provide for greater connectivity, strategic investment, mobility, multi -modal systems, accessibility, efficiency, and safety. COMMUNITY SAFETY Promote proactive approaches for the strategic investment of infrastructure, staffing, and equipment including, but not limited to: • Adoption and develop implementation strategies for Comprehensive Fire Master Plan aimed at maintaining the current Washington State Rating Bureau Class 3 community rating. • Collaboration with regional partners to influence strategies to reduce incidences of homeless by leveraging existing resources such as the newly implemented 0.1% mental health sales tax, use of resource navigator programs, and other efforts. • Development of an implementation strategy for the Comprehensive Police Master Plan to support future service levels of the department to assure sustainability, public safety, officer safety, crime control, and compliance with legislative mandates. ECONOMIC VITALITY Promote and encourage economic vitality including, but not limited to: • Implementation of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan through related actions including zoning code changes, phased sign code update, and development regulations and standards. • Completion of Area Master Plans and environmental analysis complementing the Comprehensive Land Use Plan such as Downtown and Broadmoor Master Plans. • Development of an Economic Development Plan, including revitalization efforts. COMMUNITY IDENTITY Identify opportunities to enhance community identity, cohesion, and image including, but not limited to: • Development of a Community Engagement Plan to evaluate strategies, technologies, and other opportunities to further inclusivity, community engagement, and inter-agency and constituent coordination efforts. • Support of the Arts and Culture Commission in promoting unity and the celebration of diversity through art and culture programs, recognition of significant events or occurrences, and participation/sponsorship of events within the community. Page 21 of 22 CALIDAD DE VIDA Promover una calidad de vida alta a través de programas de calidad, servicios, inversiones y reinversiones apropiadas en la infraestructura de la comunidad incluyendo, pero no limitado a: • Terminar el Plan de Transportación para promover más cohesión entre nuestras vecindades actuales y re-desarrolladas a través de elementos de diseño, p.ej. conectividad, transitabilidad, sostenibilidad estética, y espacios para reuniones comunitarias. • Terminar el Plan de los Parques, la Recreación, y los Espacios Vacíos y el desarrollo de una estrategia de implementación para mejorar tales servicios justamente a lo largo de la comunidad. • Terminar el Plan de Acción e Implementación de Viviendas con un enfoque en una variedad de viviendas para tratar las necesidades del aumento en la población. SOSTENIBIILIDAD FINANCIERA Mejorar la viabilidad a largo plazo, el valor, y los niveles de los servicios y los programas, incluyendo, pero no limitado a: • Adoptar las políticas y los estándares de inversión estratégica para asegurar consistencia en la planificación a largo plazo para incluir la actualización de las tarifas de impacto, las tarifas en áreas de infraestructura específica, y las medidas de mitigación SEPA relacionadas con el nuevo desarrollo, p.ej. escuelas, tráfico, parques, e incendios. RED DE TRANSPORTACION COMUNITARIA Promover un sistema de transportación multimodal en alta operación incluyendo, pero no limitado a: • Aplicar el Plan de Transportación que fue adoptado, incluyendo el desarrollo de las políticas, las reglas, los programas, y los proyectos que proporcionan más conectividad, inversión estratégica, movilidad, sistemas multimodales, accesibilidad, eficiencia, y seguridad. SEGURIDAD COMUNITARIA Promover métodos proactivos para la inversión estratégica en la infraestructura, el personal, y el equipo incluyendo, pero no limitado a: • Adoptar y desarrollar estrategias de implementación para el Plan Comprehensivo para Incendios. Con el propósito de mantener la clasificación comunitaria actual en la tercera Clase del Departamento de Clasificación del Estado de Washington. • Colaborar con socios regionales para influenciar estrategias que reduzcan los incidentes de personas sin hogar al hacer uso de los recursos actuales como el impuesto de ventas de 0.1% implementado recientemente para la salud mental, el uso de programas para navegar los recursos, y otros esfuerzos. • Desarrollar una estrategia de implementación para el Plan Comprehensivo de la Policía para apoyar los niveles futuros de servicio del departamento para asegurar la sostenibilidad, la seguridad pública, la seguridad de los policías, el control de crímenes, y el cumplimiento con los mandatos legislativos. VITALIDAD ECONOMICA Promover y fomentar vitalidad económica incluyendo, pero no limitado a: • Implementar el Plan Comprehensivo del Uso de Terreno a través de acciones relacionadas, incluyendo cambios de los códigos de zonificación, actualización en las etapas de los códigos de las señales, y el desarrollo de las reglas y los estándares. • Terminar los Planes de las Áreas y un análisis ambiental el cual complementa al plan integral de uso de la tierra como a los Planes del Centro y de Broadmoor. • Desarrollar un Plan de Desarrollo Económico, el cual incluya esfuerzos de revitalización. IDENTIDAD COMUNITARIA Identificar oportunidades para mejorar la identidad comunitaria, la cohesión, y la imagen incluyendo, pero no limitado a: • Desarrollar un Plan de Participación de la Comunidad para evaluar las estrategias, las tecnologías, y otras oportunidades para promover la inclusividad, la participación de la comunidad, y los esfuerzos interdepartamentales y de coordinación de los constituyentes. • Apoyar a la Comisión de las Artes y Cultura al promover la unidad y la celebración de la diversidad a través de programas de arte y cultura, reconocer eventos o acontecimientos significantes, y participar/patrocinar eventos dentro de la comunidad. Page 22 of 22