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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.09.08 Council Workshop Packet AGENDA PASCO CITY COUNCIL Workshop Meeting 7:00 p.m. September 8,2008 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL: (a) Pledge of Allegiance. 3. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS: 4. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: (a) Disposal of Surplus Property: 1. Agenda Report from Debbie Clark, City Clerk dated August 26, 2008. 2. Evidence Inventory Disposition Request from David Renzelman, Crime Specialist/ Evidence Technician. 3. Proposed Resolution. (b) Business Park Code Amendment(MF#CA08-004): 1. Agenda Report from David I. McDonald, City Planner dated September 4, 2008. 2. Proposed Ordinance. 3. Memo to Planning Commission. 4. Planning Commission Minutes dated 8/21/08. (c) Swimming Pool Alternatives: 1. Agenda Report from Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Services Director dated September 5,2008. 2. Memorial Pool with Added Leisure Pool (One Pool Option No.4). (d) City Council Districts: 1. Agenda Report from Gary Crutchfield, City Manager dated September 5, 2008. 2. PMC Chapter 1.10"Voting Districts." 5. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: (a) (b) (c) 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (a) (b) (c) 7. ADJOURNMENT. REMINDERS: 1. 11:30 a.m., Monday, September 8, Pasco Red Lion - Pasco Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Meeting. (Candidate Forum) (MAYOR JOYCE OLSON) 2. 1:30 p.m., Monday, September 8, KGH — Emergency Medical Services Board Meeting. (COUNCILMEMBER TOM LARSEN,Rep.; AL YENNEY,Alt.) 3. 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 9, Senior Center— Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting. (COUNCILMEMBER TOM LARSEN, Rep.; BOB HOFFMANN, Alt.) 4. 7:00 a.m., Thursday, September 11 — BFCG Tri-Mats Policy Advisory Committee Meeting. (COUNCILMEMBER BOB HOFFMANN, Rep.;TOM LARSEN, Alt.) 5. 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 11, Transit Facility -- Ben-Franklin Transit Board Meeting. (COUNCILMEMBER MATT WATKINS, Rep.; MIKE GARRISON, Alt.) AGENDA REPORT FOR: City Council August 26, 2008 TO: Gary Crutch f i nager W/Shop Mtg.: 09/08/08 Stan Strebel, ve & Community ices Director Regular Mtg.: 09/15/08 FROM: Debbie Clark, City Clerk SUBJECT: Disposal of surplus property. I. REFERENCE(S): 1. Evidence Inventory Disposition Request from David Renzelman, Crime Specialist/ Evidence Technician 2. Proposed Resolution II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL/STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: 9/08: Discussion 9/15: Motion: I move to approve Resolution No. authorizing the sale of seized/asset forfeiture property considered surplus to City needs. III. FISCAL IMPACT: None IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF: A) The Police Department recently acquired one weapon through seized/asset forfeiture. The weapon has been processed through the Police Department and is now available for disposal through a Licensed Federal Firearms Dealer (required by State law). The weapon is considered surplus to City needs. B) No minimum price is suggested for this weapon. Staff requests Council to declare the weapon surplus to City needs, and authorize staff to sell at auction through a Licensed Federal Firearms Dealer for a price that is in the best interest of the City. The only other lawful option is to destroy the weapon. C) Council may recall in August of this year 53-weapons were declared as surplus to City needs. The weapons were cosigned to H.A. Rowell Auctioneers, Licensed Firearms Dealer, for a 25% commission on the gross proceeds from the sale with no charge for transporting the item to auction or advertisement thereof (Resolution No. 3091). At this time the auctioneer is in the process of scheduling an auction, and staff recommends inclusion of this weapon in the impending September auction. D) In comparison with other auctioneers, this proposal is most advantageous to the City. 4(a) ORIG RECEIVED GINAL Pasco Police 1 Seizure l Asset Forfeitures AUG 14 2008 Evidence Inventory Disposition Request 94 August 2008 CITY CLERKS OFFICE Below is a weapon that has been approved by the ISD, SSD Captains and the Chief of Police for disposal as excess property. The individual value of the weapons described is less than $200. 1 request that each of this weapon be classified as surplus equipment and disposed of through and to only Licensed Federal Firearms Dealers. CF# BC# Make Model Caliber Serial# 06 41764 36389b S Airweight 038 81954 David Rertzelman,Crime Specialist Certified Evidence Technician RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of forfeiture/unclaimed asset property surplus to City needs. WHEREAS, there is an item of forfeiture/unclaimed asset property acquired by the Pasco Police Department and property is surplus to City needs; and; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED. BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO: SECTION 1: The item of forfeiture/unclaimed asset property listed below is declared surplus property and city staff is authorized to sell such property at public auction through a Licensed Federal Firearms Dealer: SECTION 2: The city staff is hereby authorized to dispose of said surplus property at auction for a price that is in the best interest of the City. Make Model Caliber Serial# S&W Airweight 0.38 81954 PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this day of September, 2008 Joyce Olson, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Debra L. Clark, City Clerk Lee Kerr, City Attorney AGENDA REPORT NO. 50 FOR: City Council September 4, 2008 TO: Gary Crutchfic anager WORKSHOP: 9/8/08 Rick White, Di t ommunity & Economic Dev. REGULAR: 9/15/08 FROM: David I. McDonald, City Planner:I SUBJECT: Business Park Code Amendment (MF# CA08-004) I. REFERENCE(S): A. Proposed Ordinance B. Memo to Planning Commission C. Planning Commission Minutes Dated: 8/21/08 II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL/STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: 9/8/08 Discussion: 9115/08 MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. amending PMC Chapter 25.50 dealing with business parks and, further, authorize publication by summary only. Ill. FISCAL IMPACT: None IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF: A. In the early 1990's the City established a BP zoning district in an effort to create a regulatory framework that could be used to facilitate the location of research and development businesses to locate in Pasco. The principle focus of the BP District is to allow the development of business centers that permit the grouping of offices, other commercial uses, non hazardous research and development facilities and high technology manufacturing. The intent of the BP District is to permit research facilities to design, test and then assemble components or devices in an environment that minimizes noise, vibrations, odors and other nuisance activities. B. Over the years, a few research and development firms have made inquiries about locating in Pasco but, no real "Business Park" has ever been developed. C. In 1995, the City was successful in attracting a research and development firm to the City's central core but, that occurred only after a minor code amendment was approved for the C-2 District. V. DISCUSSION: The Planning Commission recently held a public hearing to consider a few minor amendments to PMC Chapter 25.50 (Business Park District). The amendments were considered to create some flexibility in the use of the BP regulations for locating Business Parks in the City. The proposed amendments recommended by the Planning Commission include expanding the permitted uses under PMC 25.50.020 to include offices, and retail activities, removing the 35 percent limitation on retail activities and reducing the area requirements for Business Parks from 25 acres to 15 acres. If the council concurs with the recommended code amendment, the proposed ordinance will be placed on the September 15th agenda for Council action. 4(b) ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning and amending Title 25 dealing with Business Parks. WHEREAS, cities have the responsibility to regulate and control the physical development within their borders and insure the public health, safety and welfare are maintained, and, WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has zoning regulations that encourage orderly growth and development of the city, and, WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendations, and has determined that to further the purpose of the comprehensive planning and to maintain and protect the welfare of the community, it is necessary to amend PMC Title 25,NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That PMC Title 25.50 be and is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 25.50 BP BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT Sections: 25.50.010 PURPOSE..........................................................................................................1 25.50.020 PERMITTED USES ..........................................................................................1 25.50.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES..................................................................2 25.50.040 CONDITIONAL USES .....................................................................................2 25.50.050 PROHIBITED USES.........................................................................................2 25.50.060 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS................................... ........................3 25.50.070 PLAN REQUIRED............................................................................................4 25.50.010 PURPOSE. The purpose of the Business Park District is to provide for and encourage the development of business parks that are established in a campus like setting with landscaping and architectural amenities that create a sense of place and an esthetically attractive urban development. It is intended that the business park district provide for the grouping and clustering of professional offices, commercial uses, non hazardous research and development facilities and high technology manufacturing that functionally interact well together. Development standards of this district are intended to provide compatibility with and protection to surrounding residential and commercial properties by minimizing traffic congestion, noise, glare, vibration, odors, airborne particulate, and toxic substances. Sites within this district should have primary access to or be functionally convenient to principal arterials. 25.50.020 PERMITTED USES. The following uses shall be permitted in the business park district: 1 (1) Administrative professional and business offices; (2) Research laboratories and facilities; (3) Testing laboratories and facilities; (4) Research and Development facilities for the creation of prototypes; (5) Manufacturing assembly testing and repair of component devices, equipment and systems of an electrical, electronic or electromagnetic nature; (6) Manufacture testing, repair and assembly of optical devices, equipment and systems; (7) Manufacture testing, repair and assembly of testing equipment; (8) Pharmaceutical laboratory; (9) Blue printing,photocopying,photo engraving, and film processing; (10) Printing; (11) Manufacture of ceramic products using only previously culturized clay and using kilns fired only by electricity or gas; (12) Manufacture of control devices and gauges; (13) Industrial medical facilities; aed (14) Cafeteria, restaurants; 15 Offices; and (16) Stores and shops for the conduct of retail business, excluding repair shops and any automotive related retail or service businesses. (17) Motels and Hotels 25.50.030 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. The following accessory uses and buildings as respectively defined in Sections 25.12.020 and 25.12.115 shall be permitted in the Business Park District: a fie; (2) d) Warehousing provided said use does not occupy more than 35%of any structure; (3.)U2 Auditoriums and conference facilities; {4)Q Day care for family members of employees; and (-SX4) Above and below ground tank storage of critical material. Above ground tanks shall not exceed 20' in height and shall be painted a neutral color to match or compliment the principal building. Additionally, the first -7 10 feet of all ground tanks shall be screened by a solid masonry wall. (6)(5) Storage buildings; excluding container storage, as defined in Section 25.12.430 are permitted. 25.50.040 CONDITIONAL USES. The following uses are permitted subject to the approval of a special permit: (4) Motels and Hetels-; (2-) (1)Business,professional,technical and trade schools;and (3.) (2)Recreational areas and facilities. 25.50.050 PROHIBITED USES. The following uses shall be prohibited in the Business Park District: (1) Any outdoor manufacturing,testing, processing, or similar activities; ; (3) (2)Outdoor sales; (4) (33,)Residential uses including caretakers residences; and 2 (4) (4) On-site hazardous substance processing and handling or hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities unless clearly incidental and secondary to a permitted use. On-site hazardous waste facilities shall be subject to the state siting criteria. 25.50.060 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (1) Minimum lot area: No specific lot area is required, except the minimum area required for a business park zone shall be twel*ity- five{29) fifteen(15) acres. Land immediately adjacent an existing business park zoning district may be added to that district in increments of five acres; (2) Lot Coverage: Lot area coverage by buildings or structures shall not exceed fifty percent of the total lot area; (3) Minimum Yard Setbacks: (a) Front Yard: 50 feet. (b) Side Yard: No requirements except where a business park lot abuts a residential district then the side yard shall be 30 feet or equal to the height of the building whichever is greater. (c) Rear Yard: 30 feet or equal to the height of the building, whichever is greater. (4) Maximum building height: (a) Forty-five (45) feet except a greater height may be approved by special permit. (5) Parking: All parking lots shall be improved with appropriate curbs for drainage control and to maintain landscaping areas. Parking lots shall be constructed of asphalt concrete or Portland cement concrete and shall contain canopy trees as provided in Section 25.75.070(6); (6) Landscaping: The landscaping provisions of this section shall be in addition to the landscape and screening provisions provided in Chapter 25.75. In apparent cases of conflict between provisions,the most restrictive shall prevail: (a) Fifteen percent of all lot areas shall be landscaped. (b) The twenty feet of front yard setback area nearest street rights-of-way shall be landscaped. (c) At least fifty percent of all building exteriors shall abut landscaped areas. (d) Except for loading and unloading zones buildings shall be no closer than ten feet from a parking area. (e) No paving shall be permitted within four feet of the center of a tree at the time of planting. (f) One hundred percent of all landscaped areas shall contain live vegetation, said vegetation shall consist of a variety of shrubs,trees and ground covers. (g) Rear and side yard setback areas immediately adjacent neighboring properties in a different district shall be treated with landscaped elements so as to create a visual buffer. (h) At least fifty percent of the required landscape area shall be visible from the street adjoining the lot. (7) Loading And Unloading Docks: (a) Sufficient area shall be provided on-site to accommodate loading and unloading activities. Streets and street rights-of-way shall not be used for these purposes. (S) Roof Top Equipment: All roof top equipment shall be screened so as not to be visible from the horizontal plane of building roofs; (9) Outdoor Storage and Waste Disposal: (a) No outdoor storage shall be permitted in the business park zone unless such storage is entirely enclosed by building walls and/or a solid masonry wall not less 3 than seven (7) feet in height. No materials stored behind the wall shall extend and be visible above the wall. (b) No materials or waste shall be deposited upon a property within the business park zone in such a form or manner that they may be transferred to other areas by natural causes or forces. (c) All waste material shall be stored in an enclosed area in proper containers and shall be accessible to service vehicles. (10) Signage: All signs advertising the business park and/or businesses located therein not affixed to buildings shall be ground signs, which blend with and complement landscaping and architecture. No roof signs, perpendicular to walls or freestanding pole signs are permitted. All wall signs shall not exceed ten(10)percent of wall areas in size; and (11) Architecture: All structures shall be constructed so as to create a unique and distinct character for the business park. Building exteriors shall consist of various types of concrete, brick, stucco, glass, tile, wood products and composite materials. The materials are to be used so as to create character and relief to the buildings. Twenty (20) percent of a building's exterior may be constructed of baked enamel, sheet metal. 25.50.070 PLAN REQUIRED. Plans shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 25.75.090. Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective after its passage and publication as required by law. PASSED this day of 2008. Joyce Olson Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sandy Kenworthy Leland B. Kerr Deputy City Clerk City Attorney 4 MEMORANDUM DATE: August 21, 2008 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Dave McDonald, City Planner SUBJECT: Code Amendment BP District In the early 1990's the City established a BP zoning district in an effort to create a regulatory framework for encouraging research and development businesses to locate in Pasco. The purpose statement for the zoning district reads as follows: "The purpose of the Business Park District is to provide for and encourage the development of business parks that are established in a campus like setting with landscaping and architectural amenities that create a sense of place and an esthetically attractive urban development. It is intended that the business park district provide for the grouping and clustering of professional offices, commercial uses, non hazardous research and development facilities and high technology manufacturing that functionally interact well together. Development standards of this district are intended to provide compatibility with and protection to surrounding residential and commercial properties by minimizing traffic congestion, noise, glare, vibration, odors, airborne particulate, and toxic substances. Sites within this district should have primary access to or be functionally convenient to principal arterials." Over the years a few research and development firms have made inquiries about locating in Pasco but no real "Business Park" devoted to such firms has ever been established. In an effort to create some flexibility in the use of the BP District staff is proposing some minor changes within the text of the BP regulations. These changes include expanding some of the retail uses permitted in the district as well as adding offices to the permitted uses. The current code permits only 35 percent of the floor area of each building in the district to have retail space. The current code also restricts the minimum size of a Business Park to 25 acres. Other sections of the Municipal Code [17.03.01 (A) (61)] dealing with the location of freeway interchange signs have a 15 acre qualifying requirement. Changing the acreage requirement may encourage infill development within the central core of the city where twenty five acre parcels are limited. 1 A public hearing has been scheduled the regular meeting of August 21, 2008 to consider Business Park zoning district amendments. Recommendation MOTION: 1 move the Planning Commission recommend the City Council amend PMC Chapter 25.50 dealing with Business Park Zoning as indicated in the proposed code amendment attached to the August 21, 2008 staff memo. 2 Planning Commission Minutes 8/21/2008 B. Code Amendment Business Park Zone Modifications lCity of Pasco) (MF# CA08-0021 Chairman Samuel read the master file number opened the hearing and asked for comments from staff. Staff explained the Business Park zoning regulations were developed in the 1990's to respond to inquires from developers looking to locate business parks within the community. It was pointed out that developers have looked at the possibility of developing business parks over the years but, no parks have actually been developed. Staff explained that with the current 25 acre minimum area requirement it is difficult to use the BP zone for any infill development in the central core of the community. It was also pointed out the Auto-Plea is about 15 acres and there are provisions within the sign code permitting certain signs for business areas that occupy 15 acres. Staff recommended the code be changed to reduce the area requirement to 15 acres to permit the BP zone to be used in more areas of the City. Another recommended code modification advanced by staff called for the elimination of the requirement limiting retail uses to 25 percent of a business park. Staff argued that the market would better determine the mix of retail in a given business park. Staff also recommended the permitted use section include offices, retail and motels. Staff also pointed out that the next item on the Agenda was related to the code amendment in that a business was interested in utilizing the BP zoning district within the central core. Chairman Samuel asked staff to clarify whether or not retail sues would be permitted. Staff stated retail would be incorporated under item 16 of the permitted uses. Commissioner Cruz asked if there would be a benefit to placing a cap on the amount of warehousing and retailing. Staff stated the purpose of the regulations was to allow business parks to develop but, there may be situation were some retail may fit well with business park activities. The market will determine the appropriate mix. Commissioner Cruz suggested the Planning Commission place a limit on retail and warehousing at 50 percent of the floor area. Staff explained business parks do not often locate on high impact site and can be found convenient to but, removed from major streets in locations retail business do not prefer. Commissioner Rose asked if the area north of the Red Lion was a business park. Staff indicated it was a different type of Business Park in that the business park being discussed was geared more to research, development and production of prototypes. Commission Schouviller stated he did not think a restriction should be placed on retail. Staff explained there are currently no Business Park Districts within the City. The Planning Commission and the City Council determine where the Business Parks locate through the zoning process. It is likely that most business parks will be located in areas that are not high attraction areas for retail and therefore retail will be limited in the parks. Commission Cruz suggested retail activities be limited to 50 percent of a Business Park development. Commissioner Hay stated he was satisfied with the proposed code amendment as written. Commissioner Schouviller stated he was also satisfied Chairman Samuel called for the question. Commissioner Schouviller moved seconded by Commissioner Hay the Planning Commission recommend the City Council amend PMC Chapter 25.50 dealing with Business Park Zoning as indicated in the proposed code amendment attached to the August 21, 2008 staff memo. The motion passed with one dissenting vote from Commissioner Cruz. AGENDA REPORT FOR: City Council September 5, 2008 TO: Gary Crutchfie Manager FROM: Stan Strebel, Administrative & Community Workshop Mtg.: 9/8/08 Services Director SUBJECT: Swimming Pool Alternatives I. REFERENCE(S): 1. Memorial Pool with Added Leisure Pool (One Pool Option 44) II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL /STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: 9/8: Discussion III. FISCAL IMPACT: IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF: A) Following up on the recent discussion with the City Council on various pool alternatives (in light of failure of the $5 million aquatic facilities bond issue to receive 60% approval by the voters) I provide the following: Committee Recommendation The ad hoc committee's original recommendation included renovation of Memorial Pool,the construction of the new facility in West Pasco, and the eventual closure of Richardson and Kurtzman Pools (with a sprayground constructed at the Kurtzman site). The underlying basis for the committee's recommendation was stated in six key findings which are restated below: 1. Each of the City's pools is in need of substantial renovation or complete replacement to continue in operation. 2. The neighborhood pool concept, developed in Pasco in the 1960's when the entire community was virtually located east of Highway 395, was then a cost effective way to provide water recreation and educational opportunities throughout the community. Given the growth of the City, it does not now appear that neighborhood pools are cost effective to build or to operate. As operating efficiencies decrease, the temptation is to reduce expenses in the form of maintenance, improvements or supervision. This course only invites adverse risk and greater liability exposure. 3. Approximately half of the City's population is located on the east side of Highway 395 and approximately one half on the west side of Highway 395. This is true for the community's school age children as well. All the City's existing pools are located on the east side of Highway 395. 4. The expectations of the public for aquatic recreation facilities have changed. Studies suggest that traditional rectangular or square pools, operated and maintained in the traditional manner, can rarely be self supportive in terms of operational revenue/expense. On the other hand, contemporary, family oriented "leisure"pools have been shown to be much more capable of being self supporting in terms of operating costs and revenues. 4(C) 5. In 2005, it appears that the Pasco community was supportive of the general notion of a modest(sales)tax increase to pay for a regional aquatic center. (See discussion on the National Citizen Survey, (2005)below.) 6. It also appears that Pasco citizens are supportive of the idea of construction of a newer, more contemporary aquatic facility even if it means the closure of one or more of the existing pool facilities. (See National Citizen Survey, (2007). These six findings led the committee to conclude that two swimming pool facilities would better serve the community than the current three pools or better than just one community pool. The two pool option offered by the committee provided for one facility on either side of US395 and one facility in the traditional, competition style plus a new facility in the more contemporary leisure style. B) The recent vote notwithstanding, nothing has changed with regard to at least the first four findings of the committee. All pools continue to be in need of substantial renovation or replacement to continue,the City's population continues to expand to the west and we continue to heavily subsidize annual swimming operations. The question that must first be addressed by Council is: "Does the two aquatic facility option continue to hold the most promise to meet the needs of the community?" While the bond issue failed to receive 60% approval, a 53% majority of voters did approve of the proposal. While this majority is not enough for approval of the financing plan, it may at least validate the concept of two community pools as outlined in the ballot proposition. With this in mind, the Council may want to consider the following alternatives: Memorial Pool 1. Maintain as Is. We struggled quite a bit to keep Memorial Pool operating this past summer. (In fact, this year we spent $47,589 for all pools in repairs and incremental upgrades to quality for continued operation.) Without electrical,mechanical, hydraulic and chemical system improvements soon, we run the risk of a shut-down that will not be lifted until all operational deficiencies are corrected. We cannot, nor does it make economic sense, to bring one of the systems up to code without doing so with all. 2. Renovate as Proposed. The committee's recommendation contemplated spending approximately $3.1 million to correct operational deficiencies, replace the bathhouse and renovate the existing training pool. This is the minimum that should be considered in order to preserve this facility as it exists. 3. Enclose. It would make no sense to enclose the pool without making the renovations listed in alternative no. 2. As the facility would be similar in size to the natatorium that was cost-estimated by ORB for the proposed new West Pasco facility(16,000 sq. ft- $4 million), we can assume at least the same cost. As such, a project to renovate and enclose Memorial Pool would be at least $7.1 million(Indeed, in 2001 ORB estimated the cost of renovation of Memorial Pool and the addition of an adjacent indoor leisure pool (3,575 sq. ft.) and indoor lap pool (3,300 sq, ft.) (15,000 sq. ft. natatorium with 5,000 bathhouse) at$8.1 million (inflated to 2008, this would be approximately$10.5 million). 4. One Pool Option. In 2001 the City had ORB develop an option for adding a 12,000 sq. ft. leisure pool next to the existing facility, completely renovating the existing pool and constructing a new bathhouse. The cost of the facility was estimated in 2002 dollars at $5.3 million. Inflated to 2008, the cost would likely be $6.8 million. (See attached concept drawing) Of course, this option is still beyond the City financial capacity without voter-approved bonds. Given that it would not readily serve the growing west Pasco area, it is doubtful that voter approval could be secured for this concept. C) It would appear that going forward with the proposed renovations to Memorial Pool is the only alternative that: 1. is presently affordable 2. will preserve swimming capacity 3. will preserve the option for a second public pool Council should discuss this information and draw its own conclusion now or refer the matter to the ad hoc pool committee or the Park and Recreation Council for further analysis and advice. W LM m uj LU �N _ cad �t -- -• -.. �� �',� � � ii tt r F :�` �,r -✓ �'H- - ."as3T '..: .,tit uj Ln Ln " Y . 'ter •r' '�, .,,*�"' i �'a} i! "w.. `-•bra - � � � � i� � '�; . '` r"�. .11111 O All yam+' v -` - 81 f as o w4 { Ali 19111 --klvvl HIP < m - 9 tea. N W c Q F, 1E N Ln 0-4 N z •� O O d O O S M O O pp �p S r O S O O M N ,..� LL •� N O N O O � oho �o Q v-i C) p d vl N tD W V1 C7 N �. In � N-. M O cn v1 w N a x W a.� v o r^ '� W 6s b9 FR 6R 6.1 6% b9 ds 64 bs b9 61 b9 �4 iH Q LU .2 �' o 4E c O F u. t0 ° c- Q LLJ �a L O as 3 a cn a� N c N ul 0 a O ') o O Ln a; o �' a. o 1-4 w a o cn :.a � c, Ln aj O c o a o a u g s cil o °• O ; N U L03 y U U M �r N �_ '� w y 4 a� MW 3 " o D C e vii � r� w .r v] 'z-. c 1 A c ui O C 0 4. 0 7E5 C9 v CD y � oN z � S c � � �_ y u � i v N � V) u CD N z o° W A o W x " o o uai� p a �! •�' L� o a c 0 0 :3 '� Q a Q o o � � � i� g U m 00 m U� O J N F- AGENDA REPORT TO: City Council September 5, 2008 FROM: Gary Crutch f Manager Workshop Mtg.: 918108 SUBJECT: City Council istricts I. REFERENCE(S): 1. PMC Chapter 1.10 "Voting Districts" H. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL/STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: 9/8: Discussion III. FISCAL IMPACT: IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF: A) PMC Chapter 1.10 provides that five of the seven City Council positions be filled by citizens residing in the respective district. The Ordinance was established in 1971 in an effort to assure geographic representation and, in particular, to assure an opportunity for ethnic representation on the City Council. As a precaution (to assure "equal representation", as required under the constitution), the Ordinance further requires that no district may be more than 10% greater or smaller than another district("10% rule"). B) Given ordinary community growth rates, City Council districts were revised once every 10 years, following the decennial federal census. With the rapid growth of Pasco over the past eight years, however, the district boundaries have required adjustment every two years in order to comply with the "10% rule." The last effort (2007) illustrated that the ability to comply with the 10% rule with five districts is becoming so difficult as to be improbable without starting over entirely(the existing composition of districts is so bound by precincts and current Council residency, that it becomes improbable to define an effective change without displacing a current City Councilmember). C) At the September 2 Council meeting, Council directed that the matter of City Council districting be on the September 8 agenda, for discussion. The first step in such a discussion is to weigh the various options for City Council representation; they are offered below: • At Large: all seven City Council positions nominated and elected at-large (no district boundaries). • Districts/Wards: all seven City Council positions nominated and elected by district/ward. • Hybrid: some City Council positions elected by district and some elected at-large. Further variation involves nomination by district but election city-wide. V. DISCUSSION: A) The existing Pasco system is considered a hybrid. It provides for five districts, to assure geographic (and opportunity for ethnic) representation on the City Council; the hybrid element is reflected in the requirement that district representatives be "nominated" by district but stand for election city-wide (thus avoiding or minimizing the potential for "district" issues to override "city-wide" issues). It is further varied by having two "at- large"positions, adding to the protection from potential "district influence." B) There is no obligation to have five districts. One could prescribe virtually any number of districts (up to seven). The greater the number of districts (smaller geographic areas) the greater geographic representation, but the more difficult to maintain within the 10% rule. C) Council should discuss the various options for representation and give appropriate direction to staff for administrative follow up. 4(d) CHAPTER 1.10 VOTING DISTRICTS Sections: 1.10.010 NUMBER OF DIVISIONS - EQUAL POPULATION IN EACH................. 14 1.10.020 DISTRICT ONE............................................................................. 14 1.10.030 DISTRICT TWO............................................................................ 14 1.10.040 DISTRICT THREE. ........................................................................ 14 1.10.050 DISTRICT FOUR........................................................................... 15 1.10.060 DISTRICT FIVE. ........................................................................... 15 1.10.070 ELECTION OF COUNCILMEN COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE. ................... 15 1.10.080 COUNCILMEN - RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENT REMOVAL................. 15 1.10.090 RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES. .......................... 16 1.10.100 ANNEXATION............................................................................... 16 1.10.110 RECALL PETITIONS...................................................................... 16 1.10.120 FILLING VACANCIES..................................................................... 16 1.10.130 VOTING PRECINCTS..................................................................... 16 1.10.010 NUMBER OF DIVISIONS - EQUAL POPULATION IN EACH. The City is divided into five voting districts. Each district shall be as nearly equal in population as possible; compact as possible; consist of geographically contiguous area; be configured as to not favor or disfavor any racial group or political party; and to the extent feasible, coincide with the existing recognized natural boundaries so as to preserve existing communities of related and mutual interest. (Ord. 3472 Sec. 1, 2001; Ord. 1472 Sec. 1, 1971.) 1.10.020 DISTRICT ONE. Voting district one shall encompass the area within the City of Pasco comprised of precinct numbers one, two, six and fifty, as those precincts are described on the maps and property descriptions on file with the Auditor of Franklin County. (Ord. 3832, 2007; Ord. 3724 Sec. 1, 2005; Ord. 3625 Sec. 1, 2003; Ord. 3476 Sec. 1, 2001; Ord. 3240 Sec. 1, 1997; Ord. 2943, Sec. 1, 1993; Ord. 2824 Sec. 1, 1991; Ord. 1871 Sec. 1 (part), 1977.) 1.10.030 DISTRICT TWO. Voting district two shall encompass the area within the City of Pasco comprised of precinct numbers three, nine, twelve, thirteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-four and twenty- five as those precincts are described on the maps and property descriptions on file with the Auditor of Franklin County. (Ord. 3832, 2007; Ord. 3724 Sec. 2, 2005; Ord. 3625 Sec. 2, 2003; Ord. 3476 Sec. 2, 2001; Ord, 3240 Sec. 1, 1997; Ord. 2943, Sec. 2, 1993; Ord. 1871 Sec. 1 (part), 1977.) 1.10.040 DISTRICT THREE. Voting district three shall encompass the area within the City of Pasco comprised of precinct numbers four, five, seven, eight, ten, eleven, forty-four, forty-seven, forty-eight, forty-nine and fifty-two, as those precincts PMC Title 1 9/2/2008 14 are described by the maps and property descriptions on file with the Auditor of Franklin County. (Ord. 3832, 2007; Ord. 3724 Sec. 3, 2005; Ord. 3625 Sec. 3, 2003; Ord. 3476 Sec. 3, 2001; Ord. 3240 Sec. 1, 1997; Ord. 2284, Sec. 1, 1981; Ord. 1871 Sec. 1 (part), 1977.) 1.10.050 DISTRICT FOUR. Voting district four shall encompass the area within the City of Pasco comprised of precinct numbers thirty-four, thirty-five, thirty-six, thirty- eight, thirty-nine, forty, forty-one, forty-two, forty-three, forty-five and forty-six, as those precincts are described on the maps and property descriptions on file with the Auditor of Franklin County. (Ord. 3832, 2007; Ord. 3724 Sec. 4, 2005; Ord. 3625 Sec. 41 2003; Ord. 3476 Sec. 4, 2001; Ord. 3240 Sec. 1, 1997; Ord. 2824 Sec. 2, 1991; Ord. 2365 Sec. 1, 1982; Ord. 1871 Sec. 1 (part), 1977.) 1.10.060 DISTRICT FIVE. Voting district five shall encompass the area within the City of Pasco comprised of precinct numbers fourteen, twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty-six, twenty-seven, twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one, thirty-two; thirty-three, and thirty-seven, as those precincts are described on the maps and property descriptions on file with the Auditor of Franklin County. (Ord. 3832, 2007; Ord. 3724 Sec. 5, 2005; Ord. 3625 Sec. 5, 2003; Ord. 3479 Sec. 1, 2001; Ord. 3476 Sec. 5, 2001; Ord. 3365 Sec. 1, 1999; Ord. 3240 Sec. 1, 1997; Ord. 2824 Sec. 3, 1991; Ord. 2365 Sec. 2, 1982; Ord. 2284 Sec. 2, 1981; Ord. 1871 Sec. 1 (part), 1977.) 1.10.070 ELECTION OF COUNCILMEN COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE. The qualified electors of each voting district, and they only, shall nominate from among their number candidates for the office of councilman of such voting district to be voted for at the following general election. Such candidates shall be nominated in the same manner as other candidates at the primary election held on the third Tuesday of September preceding a general election. In addition, two councilmen, designated councilmen-at- large, shall be nominated in a similar manner. One of the councilman-at-large positions shall be designated as council position number one. The City Clerk, not fewer than ten days prior to the time for filing declarations of candidacy in the next councilman election, shall designate, by consecutive numbers, commencing with number two and ending with number seven, all other positions on the council to be nominated by district or to be elected-at-large. The two candidates having the highest vote totals for each council position shall be certified as having been nominated and shall run for that position in the general election. Councilmen shall be elected by all of the qualified voters of the City and the person receiving the highest number of votes for the office of councilman for the position for which he is a candidate shall be declared duly elected. (Ord. 1955 Sec. 1, 1978; Ord. 1472 Sec. 7, 1971.) 1.10.080 COUNCILMEN - RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENT REMOVAL. Councilmen elected from districts shall be residents of the district from which they are elected. Removal of a councilman from the district from which he was elected shall create a vacancy in that office; provided, that no change in the boundaries of districts shall PMC Title 1 9/2/2008 15 affect the term of any councilman, but he shall serve out his term in the district of his residence at the time of his election. (Ord. 1873 Sec. 1, 1977; Ord. 1472 Sec. 8, 1971.) 1.10.090 RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES. The Council shall re-establish district boundaries whenever the population in any district exceeds by ten percent or more the population in any other district; provided, that no change in the boundaries of any district shall be made within sixty days next before the date of a general municipal election, nor within twelve months after the districts have been established or altered. (Ord. 3476 Sec. 6, 2001; Ord. 1472 Sec. 9, 1971.) 1.10.100 ANNEXATION. When additional territory is added to the City, it may, by act of the City Council, be annexed to contiguous districts or attached to any other district as the Council may determine without affecting the right to re-district at the expiration of twelve months after the last previous division. (Ord. 3476 Sec. 7, 2001; Ord. 1472 Sec. 10, 1971.) 1.10.110 RECALL PETITIONS. Any registered voter shall be eligible to sign a petition for the recall of any councilman. (Ord. 1472 Sec. 11, 1971.) 1.10.120 FILLING VACANCIES. If a vacancy in the Council occurs or if a district office is not filled by the election process, the remaining members of the City Council shall appoint a person to fill such office until the next regular general municipal election, at which time a person shall be elected to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. Persons appointed to fill district offices shall be the residents of that district. (Ord. 1472 Sec. 12, 1971.) 1.10.130 VOTING PRECINCTS. Voting precincts within the five districts shall be established by the City Manager or under his direction and shall be submitted to the County Commissioners, Franklin County, for approval. No voting precinct shall be located in more than one district. (Ord. 1472 Sec. 13, 1971.) PMC Title 1 9/2/2008 16