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The major responsibilities of the Historic Preservation Commission are to identify and actively encourage the conservation of Pasco’s historic resources by reviewing National Register properties applying for Special Tax Valuation; to raise community awareness of Pasco’s history and historic resources; and to serve as the City of Pasco’s primary resource in matters of history, historic planning, and preservation.

The Park and Recreation Advisory Board advises the City Council and the City Manager on matters pertaining to recreation programs, including senior citizen programs. The Board also advises the Council on the planning, development, improvement, beautification, equipping, and maintaining of public parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities and resources. Members serve 3-year terms.

At Regular Meetings, the City Council takes formal action on items, holds public hearings, and conducts other business of the City.

Governor Inslee's Proclamation No. 20-28, made in response to the COVID-19 emergency, prohibits members of the public from attending City meetings in-person but requires agencies to provide options for the public to participate in remotely. To best comply, the City asks all members of the public that would like to comment regarding items on the agenda to fill out a form via the City’s website (www.pasco-wa.gov/publiccomment) to obtain access information to comment. Requests to comment in meetings must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the day of each meeting. To listen to the meeting via phone, call (631) 992-3221 and use access code 422-560-458

The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on land-use matters, including the Comprehensive Plan and zoning.

The City Council will be holding a special meeting to take action on two items. Please refer to the Council agenda for the details of those items. The City Council holds workshops the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, where the Council discusses issues, but no formal action is taken.

The Arts and Culture Commission advises the City Council on matters relating to public art and culture, including review and evaluation on matters pertaining to the acceptance, procurement, placement and maintenance of public art. The Commission will perform other functions as the City’s primary resource in matters of public art and culture.