HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.04.18 Council Meeting Packet AGENDA
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. April 1 S, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL:
(a) Pledge of Allegiance
3. CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the
City Council and will be enacted by roll call vote as one motion (in the form listed below). There; will be
no separate discussion of these items. If further discussion is desired by Councilmembers or the public,
the item may be removed from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda and considered separately.
(a) Approval of Minutes:
I. Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated April 4, 2011.
(b) Bills and Communications: (A detailed listing of claims is available for review in the Finance
Manager's office.)
1. To approve General Claims in the amount of $1,576,625.38 ($577,980.31 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 5579, 5590, 5591, 5616,-5629, 5630, 5636, 5640, 5654 and
5701; and $998,645.07 in the form of Wire Transfer Nos. 1060, 1063 through 1068 and
Claim Warrants numbcrcd 181657 through 181888).
2. To move to approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, cemetery, general
accounts, miscellaneous accounts, and Municipal Court (nun-criminal, criminal, and parking)
accounts receivable in the total amount of $220,670.69 and, of that amount, authorize
$130,312.66 be turned over for collection.
(c) Appointments to Parks & Recreation Advisory Council: (NO WRITTEN MATERIAL ON
AGENDA)
To appoint Joel Nimmo to Position No. 1 and reappoint Thomas Davenport to Position No. 2
(both with the expiration date of 2/2/2014)to the Parks&Recreation Advisory Council.
(d) Cascade Marina Sublease Extension:
1. Agenda Report from Rick Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director dated
April 4, 2011.
2. Amendment No. 2 Cascade Marina Sublease.
To approve Amendment No. 2 to the Cascade Marina Sublease providing for a l-year extension
and, further, authorize the City Manager to sign the amendment.
(e) 2010 Fire Department Performance Report:
1. Agenda Report from Robert W. Gear, Fire Chief dated April 4,2011.
2. 2010 Fire Department Performance Report.
3. RCW 35.103.010.
To accept the Pasco Fire Department 2010 Performance Report.
*(f) Final Plat(MF#FP2011-002) Sahara Estates (Larry Seaman):
1. Agenda Report from David I.McDonald,City Planner dated April 13, 2011.
2. Overview Map.
3. Vicinity Map,
4. Final Plat (Council packets only; copy available for public review in the Planning office, the
Pasco Library or on the city's webpage at http://www.p;lseo-wa.gov/CitycouncilnTDas).
To approve the final plat for Sahara Estates.
(g) Resolution No. 3313, a Resolution approving the Tri-Cities Analysis of Impediments to Fair
Housing 2010-2015 as a supplement to the Consolidated Plan.
1. Agenda Report from Angela R.Pitman, Block Grant Administrator dated April 6.2011.
2. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing 2010-2015 Fair Housing Plan.
3. Resolution approving the analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing 2010-2015.
To approve Resolution No. 3313, approving the Fair Housing Plan entitled Tri-Cities Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing 2010-2015.
(RC) MOTION: move to approve Ae— Co*tsent A�'n id as read.
Regular Meeting 2 April 18, 2011
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
(a)
(b)
(c)
5. VISITORS-OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
(a)
(b)
(c)
6. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
(a) Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
(b)
(c)
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
(None)
8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(a) Ordinance No. , an Ordinance of the City of Pasco. Washington, amending Section
4.02.030 "Definitions and Section 4.02.100 "Permit Procedures" permitting Video Record of
Proceedings.
1. Agenda Report from Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director dated
April 12, 2011.
2. Proposed Ordinance.
MOTION: I move,to adept Ordinance No. amending PMC Chapter 4,02.030
regarding "Definitions" and 4.02,t00 ro rsling 'Termit Prfx:edures" and, further. authorizu
publicationn by srunmar}F only.
(b) Resolution No. 3312, a Resolution of the City of Pasco, accepting and adopting the
Comprehensive Parks,Recreation and Forestry Plan, 2010 Update.
1. Agenda Report from Rick Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director dated
April 6, 2011.
2. Proposed Parks, Recreation and Forestry Plan Update (Council packets only, copy available
for public review in the Administrative & Community Services office, the Pasco Library or
on the city's webpage at htt.1)://www..,-iasco-wa..6,ov/cil Ycouncilt-pports).
3. Resolution.
4. Memo to Planning Commission.
5. Minutes from Planning Commission meeting dated January 20, 2011.
MOTION: i mr�ve to approve resolution No. 3312. approving the Parks, Recreation and
P'orestr-y Comprehensive Plan.as recommended by the Ptantring Corf]tnission.
*(c) Resolution No. , a Resolution fixing the time and date for a public hearing to consider the
vacation of a portion of Hillsboro Street.
1. Agenda Report from David I. McDonald, City Planner dated April 13, 2011.
2. Vicinity Map.
3. Proposed Resolution.
A-POTION; I niuve to approve Resolutions No, , s�:tting 7:00 p.m,, Monday. May t 6, 2011
aw thc l.irnu and elate to conduct it public: h to consider vacating a rticn of Hillsboro Street.
9. 1 NFTNTSITED BUSINESS:
(None)
10. NEW BUSINESS:
(None)
11. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Regular Meeting 3 April 18,2011
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
(a)
(b)
(c)
13. ADJOURNMENT.
(RC) Roll Call Vote Required
Item not.previously discussed
MF# "Master File#...."
Q Quasi-Judicial Matter
REMINDERS:
1. 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 18, City Hall Conference Rootn #1 — LEOFF Disability Board Meeting.
(MAYOR MATT WATKINS and COUNCILMEMBER FRANCIK)
2. 5:30 p.m„ Wednesday, April 20, Benton, Franklin & Walla Walla Counties Good Roads &.
Transportation Association Meeting, (COUNCILMEMBER BOB HOFFMANN, Rep.; REBECCA
FRANCIK, Alt.)
3. 3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 502 Boeing Street — Franklin County Emergency Management Council
Meeting. (MAYOR MATT WATKINS, Rep.; COUNCILMEMBER TOM LARSEN,Alt.)
4. 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 1315 N. 7"' Avenue — Pasco Volunteer Reception. (MAYOR MATT
WATKINS, COUNCILMEMBERS REBECCA FRANCIK, SAUL MARTINEZ and AL YENNEY)
5. 7;30 a.m., Friday, April 22, Richland City Council Chambers —Hanford Communities Governing Board
Meeting. (COUNCILMEMBER MIKE GARRISON,Rep.; AL YENNEY, Alt.)
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL April 4, 2011
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
CouncilmemberS present: Rebecca Francik, Mike Garrison, Robert Hoffmann, Tom
Larsen, Saul Martinez, Matt Watkins and Al Yenney.
Staff present: Gary Crutchfield, City Manager; Leland Kerr, City Attorney; Stan Strebel,
Deputy City Manager; Richard Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director;
Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director; Ahmad Qayoumi, Public
Works Director; Denis Austin, Police Chief and Bob Gear, Fire Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(a) Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated March 21 , 2011.
(b) Bills and Communications:
To approve General Claims in the amount of$1,436,624.12 ($106,502.60 in the form of
Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 5440, 5445 and 5454; and $1,330,121.52 in the form of
Wire 'Transfer Nos. 1050, 1051, 1055 through 1059 and Claim Warrants numbered
181477 through IS 1656).
To approve Payroll Claims in the amount of$1,950,241,62, Voucher Nos. 423$3 through
42445; and EFT Deposit Nos, 30043457 through 30044008.
(c) Appointments to Planning Commission:
To appoint Michael Levin to Position No. I (with the expiration date of 21212016); and
7ahra Khan to Position No. 7 (expiration date 21212014) to the Planning Commission.
(d) Special Permit: Appeal: Location of a Farm in a RS-20 Zone in the 2000
Block of Road 72 (MF #SP2011-002):
To set 7:00 p,m., May 2, 2011 as the time and date for a closed record hearing to consider
the appeal of the Planning Commission's recommendation under Master File Number
SP2011-002.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Mr. Martinez
seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
Theron Cammer, 4012 W. Opal St., addressed Council concerning the recent revision of
PMC 9.48.090 - Weapons in Parks.
Mr, George Dockstadcr, Desert Hills Realty, 6119 Burden Blvd., asked for clarification
on the possibility of imposing school impact fees on new development.
Mr. Bill Leggett, Vice-President Pasco School Board; noted he would like to find a
school impact fee solution that will work for all involved.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL April 4, 2011
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
School District Bond Proposition.
MAYOR WATKINS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER T14E SCHOOL
DISTRICT BOND PROPOSITION,
Valerie Moffit, representing Pasco Citizens for Better Schools, noted $50 million
in State Funds are available if this bond passes and urged Council to support the
bond proposition.
Courtney Campbell, Student Representative to the Pasco School Board, gave a
student's perspective on attending an overcrowded school.
Jean Ryckman, 8909 Meadow Ct., spoke on behalf of the bond proposition and
asked for Council's support.
Ruben Peralta, 4304 Laredo Dr., urged Council to support the bond proposition.
Marsha Dunston, 2201 Rd 94, encouraged all senior citizens to vote yes.
Heide Redfield, 4007 Meadowview Dr., described the situation at her children's
school, McGee Elementary, which was built for 500 children, but has an
enrollment oil 860.
FOLLOWING"THREE CALLS FOR COMMENTS, EITHER FOR OR AGAINST, MAYOR WATKINS
DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Council discussed supporting the bond proposition.
Resolution No. 3310, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasco regarding
the pending bond election of the Pasco School District.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3310 supporting Pasco School
District's Bond Proposition. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by 4-3 Roll Call
vote. Yes —Watkins, Francik, Garrison, Martinez. No — Yenney, Hoffmann, Larsen.
Mayor Watkins called a 5 minute recess at 8;07 p.m.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 8:12 p.m.
Street Vacation: Hillsboro Between Commercial Avenue and Highway 395 (Bath)
(MF#VAC2011-002).
MAYOR WATKINS DEC:LARED 'rHF.PuBLiC HEARING OPEN TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED
VACATION.
FOLLOWING THREE CALLS FOR COMN,IkXi S, EITHER FOR OR AGAINST, AND THERE BEING
NONE, MAYOR WA` MNS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED.
Ordinance No. 4002, an Ordinance vacating a portion of Hillsboro Street west of
Commercial Avenue.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4002, vacating Hillsboro Street
between Commercial Avenue and Highway 395 and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL April 4, 2011
ORDINANCES AND .RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Ordinance No. 4003, an Ordinance of the City of Pasco, `'Washington, amending the
zoning classification of property located south of Wrigley Drive between Convention
Drive and Clemente Lane from RT (Residential Transition) to C-1 (Retail Business).
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4003, rezoning the property
south of Wrigley Drive between Convention Drive and Clemente Lane from RT to G1 as
recommended by the Planning Commission and, further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3311, a Resolution accepting the Planning Commission's
recommendation and approving a special permit for a church at 3330 West Court
Street, Suite K.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3311, approving a special
permit for the location of a church at 3330 West Court Street, Suite K. Mr, Martinez
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 3312, a Resolution of the City of Pasco, accepting and adopting the
Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Forestry Plan, 2010 update.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve Resolution No. 3312, approving the Parks,
Recreation and Forestry Comprehensive Plan as recommended by the Planning
Commission. Mr. Garrison seconded.
MOTION: Mr. Yenney moved to table the Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Comprehensive Plan to the 4111 workshop and 4/18 regular meeting for further
discussion. Mr. Larsen seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ridges to Rivers Open Space Network Vision Plan:
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to direct the Planning Commission to review the Vision
Plan for Open Space Conservation and Trail Connectivity in the Mid-Columbia Region,
dated January 2011, and forward appropriate recommendations to City Council on policy
or pro,jcct actions from the plan that will complement the Pasco community. Mr.
Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
4th Avenue Corridor Enhancement Project (North):
Council and staff discussed the proposed project.
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with
HDJ Design Group authorizing survey, topography and design services with respect to
the 4th Avenue Corridor Enhancement Project (North), not to exceed $11,5$5 and,
further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion
carried 5-2. No —Larsen, Hoffmann.
4th Avenue Corridor Enhancement Project (South):
Council and staff discussed the proposed project.
MOTION: Ms, Francik moved to approve the Professional Services Agreement with
HD3 Design Group authorizing survey, topography and design services with respect to
the 4th Avenue Corridor F,nhancement Project (South), not to exceed $70,000 and,
further, authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion
carried 4-3, No— Larsen, Hoffmann, Yenney.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING PASCO CITY COUNCIL April 4, 2011
Road 68 Corridor Study (Argent Road to Sandifur Road):
MOTION: Ms. Francik moved to approve the Consultant Proposal from Kittleson &
Associates, Inc., authorizing engineering and consulting services with respect to the Road
68 Corridor Study (Argent Road to Sandifur Road), not to exceed $49,000 and, further,
authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Mr. Garrison seconded. Motion carried by
unanimous Roll Call vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION;
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 8:39 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes to
review performance of publicly bid contracts with the City Manager, City Attorney and
Public Works Director.
Mayor Watkins called the meeting back to order at 9:02 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
APPROVED; ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor Debra L. Clark, City Clerk
PASSED and APPROVED this 18th day of April, 2011 ,
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CITY OF PASCO
Council Meeting of:April 18, 2011
Accounts Payable Approved
The City Council
City of Pasco, Franklin County,Washington
We,the undersigned, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the materials have been furnished,the
services re d or the labor performed as described herein and that the claim is a just,due and unpaid
o 'gation ainst the city and that we are authorized to authenticate and certify to said claim.
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Gary ch7iMcr Ci ag r Du nye ason,fAnance Services Manager
We, the undersigned City Councilmembers of the City Coundl of the City of Pasco, Franklin County,Washington,do
hereby certify on this 18th day of April,2011 that the merchandise or services hereinafter specified have been received:
Check Numbers and 181 657-181 888 In The Amount Of: $998,645.07
Electronic Funds Transfers: 1060, 1063-1068
In The Amount Of: $577,980.31
Electronic Funds Transfers: 5579 5590,5591,5616
(By Journal Entry) 5629.5630,5636,5640 Combined total of $1,576,625.38
5654;5701 —
Councilmember Councilmember
SUMMARY OF CLAIMS BY FUND:
GENERAL FUND:
Legislative 221,11
Judicial 16,620.27
Executive 246.70
Pofice 25,603.32
Fire 9,295.86
Administration&Community Services 213,097.22
Community Development 1,582.65
Engineering 335.30
Non-Departmental 68,767.30
Library 37,701,60
TOTAL GENERAL FUND: 373,471.33
STREET 150,113.16
ARTERIAL.STREET 0.00
STREET OVERLAY 0.00
C. D. BLOCK GRANT 42,641.03
KING COMMUNITY CENTER 2,553.18
AMBULANCE SERVICE 9,126.03
CEMETERY 7,424.74
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS 4231.61
GOLF COURSE 34,385.66
SENIOR CENTER OPERATING 2,478,30
MULTI MODAL FACILITY 1,546.68
RIVERSHORE TRAIL&MARINA MAIN 72.00
SPECIAL ASSESSMNT LODGING 15.777.35
LITTER CONTROL. 0,00
REVOLVING ABATEMENT 613.75
TRAC DEVELOPMENT&OPERATING 0.00
PARKS 0.00
STADIUM/CONVENTION CENTER 118,688.58
GENERAL CAP PROJ CONSTRUCTION 1,400.00
WATER/SEWER 352,263.84
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-OPERATING GOVERNMENTAL 38,454.04
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-OPERATING BUSINESS 5 130 69
EQUIPMENT RENTAL_-REPLACEMENT GOVERNMENTAL 3.465.60
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-REPLACEMENT BUSINESS 0.00
MEDICALIDENTAL INSURANCE 331,037.74
CENTRAL STORES 0.00
OLD FIRE PENSION 7,910.42
PAYROLL CLEARING 49,229.38
LID CONSTRUCTION 0.00
PUBLIC FACILITIES DIST 22,702.06
TRI CITY ANIMAL CONTROL 1.826.61
SENIOR CENTER ASSOCIATION 81.60
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS- $ 1,576,625.38
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council DA'Z'E: April 13, 2011
T0: Crary Crutchfiel , 'It anager REGULAR: April 18,2U11
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Rick Terway, A r strative & (unity Services Director
FROM: Dunyele Mason, -irnancial Services.Manager
SUBJECT: BAD DEBT WRITE-OFF'S/COLLECTION.
I. REFERENCE (5):
Write-off and collection lists are on file in the Finance Department.
11, ACTION RFQIJF.STFD OF CCtIJNC II.?STAFF RF..CONIMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to approve bad debt write-offs for utility billing, ambulance, cemetery, general
accounts, miscellaneous accounts, and Municipal Court {non-criminal, criminal, and
parking} accounts receivable in the total amount of $220,670.69 and, of that amount,
authorize$130,312.66 be turned over for collection. .
Ill. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
1. UTILITY BILLINja- These are all inactive accounts, 60 days or older, Direct write-offs are under
$10 with no current forwarding address, or are accounts in"occupant" status. Accounts submitted for
collection exceed$10.00.
2. AMBULANCE - These are all delinquent accounts over 90 days past due or statements are returned
with no forwarding address. Those submitted for collection exceed $10,00. Direct write offs
including DSHS and Medicare customers; the law requires that the City accept assignment in these
cases.
3. COURT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE-These are all delinquent non-criminal and criminal fines, and
parking,violations over 30 days past due,
4. CODE ENFORCEMENT — LIENS — These are Code Enforcement violation penalties which are
either un-collectable or have been assigned for collections because the property owner has not
complied or paid the fine. There are still liens in place on these amounts which will continue to be in
effect until the property is brought into compliance and the debt associated with these liens are paid.
5. CEMETERY—These are delinquent accounts over 120 days past due or statements are
returned with no forwardinb address. Those submitted for collection exceed$10.00.
6. GENERAL- These are delinquent accounts over 120 days past due or statements are
returned with no forwarding address. Those submitted for collection exceed$10.00.
7. MISCELLANEOUS- These arc delinquent accounts over 120 days past due or statements are
returned with uo forwarding address. Those submitted for collection exceed$10.00.
Amount
Direct Referred to Total
Write-offs Collection Write-offs
Utility Billing $ .00 .00 .00
Ambulance $ 87,890.39 14,427.36 102,317.75
Court A/R $ .00 113,393.00 113,393.00
Code Enforcement $ 1,135.00 2,092.30 3,227.30
Cemetery $ .00 .00 .00
General $ 1,332.64 .00 1,332.64
Miscellaneous $ .00 400.00 400.00
TOTAL: $ 90,358.03 130,312.66 220,670.69
IV. AID!&HYSTRATWE.ROUTING:
cc: Dot Drench,Municipal Court Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council f April 4, 2011
TO: Gary Crutchfi alter Workshop Mtg.:4/11111
Regular Mtg.: 4118/11
FROM: Rick Terway, irecta eExtension ative & Community Services
SUBJECT: Cascade Marina Sublea
I. REFERENCE(S):
1. Amendment No. 2 Cascade Marina Sublease
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL /STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
04/11: Discussion
04/18: MOTION: I move to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Cascade Marina
Sublease providing for a 1 year extension and authorize the City
Manager to sign the amendment.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
A) On December 10, 2001 the City entered into a sublease agreement with Cascade
Marina LLC for the operation of the Boat Basin Marina. That sublease will expire
8/24/2011.
V. DISCUSSION:
A) The City has completed the Boat Basin/Tank Farm Study and TREC is now working
on the Rivershore Study that encompasses the entire Tri-City river shore. The results
of these studies may impact future use/activities at the Boat Basin. The outcome of
the studies should be considered before entering into a new long term sublease for the
boat basin/'marina,
B) Staff recommends approval of a 1 year sublease extension.
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ADDENDUM NO. 2
MARINA SUBLEASE
THIS ADDENDUM is entered into this day of 2011, by and
between the City of Pasco, Washington, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as
"Sublessor", and Cascade Marina, LLC, hereinafter referred to as "Sublessee."
WHEREAS, the parties have previously entered into that certain Agreement entitled
Marina Sublease dated December 10, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to extend the terms and conditions of that Agreement for
an additional period of time.
NOW, THEREFORE,the parties do agree as follows:
1, The Marina Sublease shall be extended for an additional term of twelve (12)
months commencing August 24, 2011, and ending August 24, 2012. The base rent during that
period shall be One Thousand Dollars and 001100 ($1,000) per month. Unless otherwise
terminated, the sublease shall thereafter continue on a month-to-month basis. Either party may
terminate the sublease by giving written notice to the other party thirty (30) days or more
preceding the end of any rental period.
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2. All remaining terms of the Marina Sublease to the extent that they are not in
conflict with any of the provisions of this Addendum No. 2, shall remain in full force and effect
and be fully enforceable by either party.
DATED the day and year first written above.
SUBLESSOR SUBLESSEE
City of Pasco Cascade Marina, LLC
Gary Crutchfield, City Manager
Approved as to Form:
Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney
Addendum No. 2
Marina Sublease- 1
AGENDA REPORT
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FOR: City Council April 4, 2011
TO: Gary Crutchfie' . Manager Workshop Mtg.: 4/11111
' Regular Mtg.: 4/18111
FROM Robert W. Geax, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: 2010 Fire Department Performance Report
I. REFERENCE(S):
1. 2010 Fire Department Performance Report
2. RCW 35.103.010
11. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
4/11:Discussion
4/18:MOTION: I move to accept the Pasco Fire Department 2010 Perfonnance Report.
I11. FISCAL TMPACT:
None
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
A) On February 21, 2006 the Pasco City Council adopted the performance standards
and objectives as outlined in the Performance Standards Resolution No. 2938 and.
as required by RCW 35.103.010.
V. DISCUSSION:
A) The 2010 report shows the following;
a. The Call Processing Time increased from 2009 to 2010.
b. Turnout times in 2010 improved however they are still longer than our
standard.
c. Travel times are essentially the same and very closc to meeting our 6-minute
standard 90°/u of the time.
d. The total time from 911 call to arrival 90% of the time is 10:16
B) Implementation of Automatic Aid in July has increased our total fire ground
staffing from 13 firefighters 90% of responses, to 20 firefighters 90% of
responses.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
RCW 35.103.010
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
2010 REPORT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
Mission Statement 3
Department Information 3
Fire Department Functions 4
Emergency Response Summary 4
Department Organization Chart 5
Staffing Levels and Distribution 6
City Council Resolution 7-9
Standards of Response Performance Measurements 10-15
Predictable Results 16
Plan of Action 17
2010 Table of Results 18
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Pasco Fire Department
Mission Statement
Make best use of department resources to provide the Pasco community with
effective mitigation of fire, rescue, hazardous materials and medical emergencies
with compassion, integrity, and respect for its citizens.
Department Information:
The City of Pasco Fire Department; Office of the Fire Chief was created by
Ordinance # 73 on July 16, 1908 with the responsibilities of caring for the fire
equipment. Today, the fire department is staffed by career members working 24
hours on duty followed by 48 hours off. Firefighters respond to an average of 10
requests for service a day with approximately 80% being medical emergencies.
In addition to serving the citizens of the city of Pasco, the fire department provides
aircraft rescue and firefighting services to the Tri Cities Airport, all ambulance
services to the surrounding Franklin County Fire District #3 and Advanced Life
Support (ALS) Ambulance service to the Burbank and North Franklin County
areas.
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Fire Department Functions
The staff of the Pasco Fire Department is expected to be trained and willing to
provide the following services to the community;
• Structural, Vehicle and Wildland Fire Suppression
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) Emergency Medical Services and Transport
• Public Information and Education
• Hazardous Materials Operations Level Response
+ Hazardous Material Technician Level response with 6 members
• Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARRF) capability within the airport as
well as within the surrounding community
• Technical Rescue Operations level Response
• Technical Rescue Technician level Response with S members to include
confined space, trench rescue, rope rescue and advanced vehicle extrication
skills for modern hybrid vehicles.
The Pasco Fire Department responded to the following emergency
responses in 2010, broken down as follows:
• Emergency Medical Responses: 2,994
• Structural Fire Responses: 70
• Mobile Property Fire Responses 55
• Wildland Responses: 4$
• Hazardous Materials Responses: 10
• Aircraft Responses: 7
• Technical Rescue Responses: 2
• Other Miscellaneous/False Responses 629
• Total Responses: 39515
Includes all calls including inutual aid given, received and none received.
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In 2010 the Pasco Fire Department was re-organized with 4 day staff and three 24
hour shift platoons. The Position of Training and Safety Captain and the
Emergency Medical Services Officer were created and staffed.
City Council;
City Manage
Chief
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Secretary 3-Captains Training& {
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Staffing Levels and Distribution
In 2010, the City of Pasco Firc Department employed 52 career members. Three of the day staff
are uniformed and 1 is a civilian. Six (6) of the shift positions are funded by contract with the
Port of Pasco. This staffing level has been in place since 2005 when the city's population at that
time was approximately 44,000.
We staff three fire stations with a minimum of 12 personnel and an additional one person to
cover airport only emergencies. The current staffing and distribution has provided a rapid initial
response to most areas of the city and has met our six minute travel time goal over 85% of the
time.
The 2010 staff were assigned as follows:
Day staff Fire Chief
Training and Safety Captain
Emergency Medical Services Lieutenant
Secretary/Receptionist
Levels:
Shift Staffing(each shift) Assigned Minimum
• Shift Captain 1 1
• Station Lieutenants 3 3
• Firefighters 6 5
• Firefighter/Paramedics 5 3
• Aircraft Rescue FF 1 (assigned to airport only) 1
Total staffing assigned to each shift 16 13
Distribution:
Station 81 Oregon St. Station 82 Airport Station 83 Rd 68
Shift Captain 1
Lieutenant 1 Lieutenant 7 Lieutenant 1
Paramedic; 2 Paramedic 2 Paramedic 1
Firefighter 2 Firefighter 2 Firefighter 2
Aircraft Rescue FF 1
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RESOLUTION NO.
A Resolution approving performance standards for Pasco Fire
Department emergency responses.
iMREAS,the City of Pasco Fire Department is legally established as a fire department
to provide certain emergency medical,fire and rescue services;and,
WHEREAS,the Pasco Fire Department has a mission statement and goals and objectives
to guide the organization in providing fire and emergency medical services to our
community;and,
WHEREAS, the Paco Fine Department has a basic organizational structure which
includes the City Council, City Manager, Chief, Offices, Firefighters, Paramedics and FNffs;
and,
WHEREAS, the Pasco Fire Department is required by state law (SHB 1756, laws of
2005)to establish turnout and response time goals for various emergency responses;and,
WHEREAS, the Pasco Fire Department has developed written response coverage
objectives required to comply with applicable provisions of SHB 1756;NOW,THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Pasco City Council hereby approves the attached Response
Standards as the Pasco Fire Department policy for determining resource deployment for
emergency medical,fire and rescue services;and.
This resolution was adopted at a regularly scheduled pub'c meeting of the City of Pasco
City Council for City of Pasco Fire Department on this day of February,2006,
Joyce iso Mayor
ATT T. APPROVED AS TO FORM;
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Sandy Kenwokhyr,Deputy City ierk Lei and B.Kerr,City Attorney
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PASCO FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESPONSE STANDARDS
I. Mission Statement
The Pasco Fire Department's mission is to provide rapid mitigation of fire, rescues,
hazardous materials and medical emergencies with compassion, integrity,and respect for
the people we serve. To be the premier provider of public safety services, utilizing our
people as the critical resource to accomplish our goals.
II. Response Standards
The following standards represent the minimum desired service level for the respective
emergency response services provided by the Fire Department. Affected managers shall
deploy appropriated resources so as to best achieve the standards set forth herein.
A. TURNOUT: A turn out time of two(2) minutes, which the department should meet
85%of the time. All firefighting safety equipment must be donned before the vehicle
can leave the station for a fire response.
B. FIRST[' ENGINE ARRIVAL: A response/travel time (after turnout) of six (4)
minutes for the arrival of the first engine company(at least two(2) firefighters) to a
fire suppression incident,which the department should meet 85%of the time.
C. FIRST FULL ALARM ARRIVAL:A response/travel time(after turnout)of twelve
(12)minutes for the arrival of the full complement of a 151 alarm response to a fire
suppression incident, which the department should meet 85% of the time. "Full
complement" means at least two (2) engine companies (trucks) with associated
firefighters and one(1)command officer.
D. BLS AMBULANCE ARRIVAL: A response/travel time (after turnout) of six (6)
minutes/seconds for the arrival of the first emergency medical unit with at least one
(1) EMT on board to an emergency medical incident, which the department should
meet 85%G of the time.
E, ALS AMBULANCE ARRIVAL: A response/travel time (after turnout) of six (6)
minutes for ffie arrival of an advanced life support unit with at least one(1)paramedic
on board to an ALS emergency medical incident, which the department should meet
65%of the time.
R HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: A response/travel time (after turnout) of six. (6)
minutes for the arrival of the first unit with at least one (1) appropriately trained
Hazardous Materials Technician on board to a hazardous materials incident, which
the department should meet 85%of the time.
PASCO FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESPONSE STANDARDS
G. TECHNICAL. RESCUE INCIDENT: A response/travel time (after turnout) of six
(6) minutes for the arrival of the first unit with appropriately trained and equipped
personnel on board to a technical rescue 'incident, which the department should meet
8.5%of the time.
H. AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING: A total response/travel time of
three (3) minutes for the arrival of the first unit with appropriately trained and
equipped aircraft rescue and firefighting personnel on board to the site of an aircraft
incident, which the department should meet 100% of the time (required standard of
FAA).
I. WILD LAND FIREFIGHTING: A response/travel time (after turnout) of six (6)
minutes for the arrival of the first unit with appropriately trained and equipped wild
land firefighting personnel on board to a wild land fire incident,which the department
should meet 85%of the time.
M. ANNUAL REPORT
The Fire Chief shall report the department's perfomvutce relative to these standards to
the City Manager and City Council annually.
February 2006
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Standards of Response Performance Measurements
Call Processing
Definition: Call processing is a measurement of the time from when the 911 call is
answered at the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)until appropriate units are
notified to respond. This performance standard is not a Washington State required
performance measurement but is included here to more clearly define the total time
involved in a response. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard for
call processing is 60 seconds, 90% of the time.
Actual Dispatch Center Performance fo„r 2010
The Franklin County Communications Center met the 60 second performance 41.9% of
the time. 90% of the dispatches were processed in 138 seconds or less.
Turnout Time
Definition: The time after dispatch of the incident to don safety equipment and start the
vehicles response to the incident (wheels rolling).
Turnout Time Standard:
The Pasco Fire Department has adopted a turn out time standard of 2 minutes, which the
department should meet 90 % of the time. All ftrtinsafet,r -qqiiJiVmmLmust be
donngd.b0gre the vehicle can leave the station for a fire response.
Actual Department Performance for 2010
The Pasco Fire Department met the Turnout Performance Objective 62.9% of the time.
90% of the fire department incidents experienced a turn out time of 2:44 minutes or less.
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Fire Suppression Travel Time for 1St Arriving Engine
Definition: Travel time for the arrival of the first arriving engine company at a fire
suppression incident. Travel time starts after turnout when wheels are rolling and ends upon
anzval at the incident.
Response Time Standard:
The Pasco Fire Department has adopted a travel time standard of 6 minutes for the arrival
of the first engine company to a fire suppression incident, which the department should
meet 90 % of the time,
Actual Deeartment Performance for 2010
The Pasco Fire Department met the Travel Time Performance Objective 87.6% of the
time.
90% of the fire department incidents experienced a I" unit response time of 6:19 minutes
or less.
Response time for the deployment of a full first alarm
assignment at a fire suppression incident.
Definition: The time from dispatch to arrival for the total number of personnel and
equipment the fire department has recognized as the minimum needed to combat a fire in
a single family residence. Through implementation of Automatic Aid it has been
detennined that a minimum of 18 personnel is actually needed.
Res onse Time Standard for Full 1" Alarm Response:
The Pasco Fire Department has adopted a travel time standard of 12 minutes for the
arrival of the full complement of a I" alann assignment to a fire suppression incident;
which the department should meet 90% of the time. Further, the Pasco Fire Department
has adopted a I" alarm response of 11 firefighters and or 2 engine companies (if
applicable), 2 aid units, 1 ladder truck and 1 Command Officer (if applicable).
Actual Department Performance for 2010
There was a significant improvement of the assembling of the full effective force
necessary for structural fire operations noted after July 1, 2010. This was primarily due
to the initiation of regional automatic aid agreements. These agreements allow each
participating agency to leverage other agency manpower in order to obtain the necessary
staffing for effective fire operations. The details of assembly for full effective force are
as follows:
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January 1-June 30, 2010 — The typical response to a structural fire within the City was
two Type 1 Engines (and associated crews), one Aerial (with associated crew), and one
ambulance (with associated crew). The department responded to 10 working structural
fires during this time period. Our objective is to assemble 11 firefighters within 12
minutes 90% of the time.
[Performance Objective Time Actual Performance
11 Firefighters L 12 min 1 40%
Additionally, we assembled a total of thirteen firefighters on the scene of a working
structural fire 90% of the time (above the 12 minutes).
Julyl-December 31, 2010 — On July 1, 2010, automatic aid with regional fire agencies
was initiated due to operational needs to increase the total number of personnel and
equipment dispatched to a residential structure fire from 11 personnel to 18 personnel.
The typical response currently, to a structural fire within the City is four Type 1 Engines
(with associated crews), one Aerial (with associated crew), and two ambulances (with
associated crews). The department responded to 11 working structural fires after
initiation of automatic aid.
Performance Objective Time Actual Performance
11 Firefighters 12 min 81.8/%
Additionally, we assembled a total of twenty firefighters on the scene of a working
structural fire 90% of the time (above the 12 minutes),
The analysis of performance after the initiation of automatic aid agreements clearly
shows that this project is successful. We were able to reduce the time needed for
assembly of the full effective force and we were able to assemble nine additional
firefighters, two additional Type 1 Engines, and one additional ambulance on the scene.
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Emergence Medical Services Travel Time Basic Life
Sup ort
Definition: Travel tune for the arrival of the first arriving unit with a first responder or
higher level capability at an emergency medical incident.
Travel Time Standard:
The Pasco Fire Department has adopted a travel time standard time of 6 minutes/seconds
for the arrival of the first emergency medical unit with appropriately trained personnel on
board to an emergency medical incident, which the department should meet 90% of the
time.
Actual Department_Performance for 2010
The Pasco Fire Department met the Emergency Medical Services, Basic Life Support
Performance Objective 89.2% of the time.
90% of the fire department incidents experienced an Emergency Medical Services
response time of 6:10 minutes or less.
Emeruencv Medical Services Response Time
Advanced Life Support
Definition: Travel time for the arrival of an advanced life support unit to an emergency
medical incident, where this service is provided by the fire department.
Travel Time Standard:
The Pasco Fire Department has adopted a travel time standard of 6 minutes for the arrival
of an advanced life support. (ALS) unit with appropriately trained personnel (paramedics)
on board to an ALS emergency medical incident, which the department should meet 90%
of the time.
Actual Department Performance for 2010
The Pasco Fire Department met the Emergency Medical Services Performance,
Advanced Life Support Objective 89,1% of the time.
90% of the fire department incidents experienced an Emergency Medical Services
response time ot*6:11 minutes or less,
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Hazardous Materials Travel Time
Definition: Travel time fbr the arrival of the first arriving apparatus with appropriately
trained and equipped Hazardous Materials Level "A" Technicians on board at a hazardous
materials incident, where this service is provided by the fire department.
Response Time Standard:
The Pasco Fire Department has adopted a travel time standard of 6 minutes for the arrival
of the first unit with appropriately trained Hazardous Materials Technicians on board to a
hazardous materials incident, which the department should meet 90 % of the tune.
ctual Department Performance for 2010
The Pasco Fire Department met the Hazardous Material travel time Performance
Objective 100% of the time.
90% of the fire department incidents experienced a Hazardous Materials response time of
4:44 minutes or less.
Technical Rescue Travel Time
Definition: Travel time for the arrival of the first arriving apparatus with appropriately
trained and equipped Technical Rescue Technicians on board at the technical rescue incident,
where this service is provided by the fire department.
Response Time Standard:
The Pasco Fire Department has adopted a travel tune standard of 6 minutes for the arrival
of the first unit with appropriately trained and equipped Personnel on board to a technical
rescue incident, which the department should meet 90%of the time.
Act al De artment Performance for 201
There was one response in the city limits for this call category in 2010. This response did
exceeded the minimum response time of 6:00. This response had a response time of
7:23.
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Aircraft Rescue and Fireffi!htinif Turnout and Travel Time
Definition: Turnout and Travel time for the arrival of the first arriving apparatus with
appropriately trained and equipped Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting personnel on board at an
aircraft incident, where this service is provided by the fire department.
Response Time Standard:
The Pasco Fire Department has adopted a turnout and travel time standard of 3 minutes
for the arrival of the first unit with appropriately trained and equipped Aircraft Rescue
and Firefighting personnel on board to an aircraft incident, which the department should
meet 100% of the time. This standard is adopted to meet Federal Aviation Administration
requirements, 14 CFR Parts 121 and 139.
Actual De artment Performance for 2010
The Pasco Fire Department met the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting performance
Objective 83.3% of the time.
90% of the fire department incidents experienced an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
response time of 3:52 minutes or less.
NFIRS Incident Type code 462
Note — this sheet only uses dispatch time to arrival time for the performance measure due
to a lack of en route times by apparatus.
Wildland Firefighting, Response Time
Definition: Travel time for the arrival of the first arriving apparatus with appropriately
trained and equipped Wild land Firefighting personnel on board at a wild fire incident, where
this service is provided by the fire department.
Response Time Standard:
The Pasco Fire Department has adopted a response/ travel time standard of 6 minutes for
the arrival of the first unit with appropriately trained and equipped Wild Land
Firefighting personnel on board to a wild Iand fire incident, which the department should
meet 90% of the time.
Actual Department Performance for 2010
The Pasco Fire Department met the Wildland Firefighting Performance objective, 91.7%
of the time.
90% of the fire department incidents experienced a Wildland Firefighting response time
of 5:26 minutes or less.
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Predictable Results
The year 2010 was another year of population growth for the City of Pasco. Surprisingly
however, the calls for emergency services were down slightly at 3815 for 2010. In the 2009
performance review we stated that there were 25 single family residential fires that we were not
able to assemble our staffing goal of 11 on-duty firefighters 90% of the time. On July 1, 2010,
the Pasco Fire Department entered into an interlocal agreement with our neighboring fire
agencies to bolster the first alarm assignment by utilizing existing staffing across jurisdictional
boundaries. Before July I, 2010, we were able to meet the first alarm staffing of 11 firefighters
on scene 80% of the time. After July 1, 2010, we were able to meet full first alarm staffing of
goal I 1 firefighters on scene 100% of the time.
In our 2009 Performance Review, we stated several goals that dealt with reducing our total time
to respond to an emergency. We identified critical actions that should be taken by the Franklin
County Sheriff's Office/Communications Division as well as those actions that should be taken
by the City of Pasco Fire Department. The fire department improved in several areas regarding
response times as defined in the body of this report. The areas that did not show improvement,
specifically call processing, are areas that are out of the immediate control of the fire department.
We continue to work with the communications center to increase efficiency in this area.
The implementation of extensive automatic aid in 2010 highlighted a significant issue associated
with timely dispatching. Most of the units responding automatic aid into the City of Pasco are
dispatched from other communications centers. Extensive time delays (consistently 4-5 minutes)
in transferring infonnation and passing incorrectly routed cell phone calls from one
communications center to the other are being experienced. Consideration of alternative dispatch
solutions in the future may be appropriate. This consideration should include all tire�EMS
agencies in Benton and Franklin counties if we are to see significant service improvements.
Turnout times continue to be our biggest area of concern,
The goals that were established in 2010 simply were not met. This is an area that can and should
be improved through a combination of technical and adaptive changes.
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Plan of Action
Many of the goals established in 2010 have been accomplished. The incomplete goals from 2010
are listed below and we will continue to work on these through 2011.
Turnout Times can be improved. Our standards require a Turnout Time of 2 minutes, 85% of the
time. The RCW requires that we measure our 90% time. The National Standard for Turnout
Time is 1 minute 90% of the time. Reducing the turnout time will require a combination of
technical and adaptive changes in the organization and a commitment by the membership to
improve performance.
Call Processing
• Maintain the 2009 goal of processing calls within 60 seconds 90% of the time,
• Improve communications systems between communications centers.
Turnout Tunes—Continue working on these 2010 goals;
• Develop alternative methods of fire station alerting that provides for the shortest
alert processing.
• Review the activities associated with the beginning of response to look for time
savings.
• Solve the ongoing mapping problems that reduce the reliability of the Mobile
Data Terminal maps.
• Proceed with "vehicle routing" upgrade on the MDT's to reduce or eliminate the
time spent looking at the wall map prior to responding.
Travel Time—Continue working on these 2010 goals;
• Review the current distribution of vehicles and staffing to determine the potential
to reduce travel time.
• Coordinate and communicate with the City Engineer's office on traffic
management for future intersection development.
• Implement Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) as a dispatch method to allow for
the dispatch of the closest available unit.
Full Effective Response Force— continue these 2010 goals;
• Link neighboring CAD systems to provide the timeliest and most appropriate
response force.
• Develop a means to dispatch simultaneously and on a common radio channel with
neighboring communications centers to reduce call processing and automatic aid
response times.
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ATTACHMENT B
2010 RESULTS
(Excludes mutual and automatic aid given events)
Response Number Adopted Actual Percent Adopted Actual Percent Adopted Actual Percent
Type of Tunmmts Performance Meeting I`` Performance Meeting ill Full Standard Meeting
Responses Standard (Minutes) Standard Arrival (Minutes) Standard Arrival Performance Standard
(MLetee) Response Response (Minutes)
(Minutes) (Minutes)Fire — `- Before duly Before
Suppression 1,7.-35 July 1,
Response 18.5 2:00 3:26 45.1% 6:00 6:19 87.6% 12:00 80%, after
(NFIRS 100- Ater July July 1,
199) 1,,9:52 100%
First Arriving
Medical Unit
{BLS or ALS) 2'807 2'00 2x35 $9.2°/i 6:Of} 6:10 89.5% N/A N/A N/A
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First Arriving
ALS Unit 2 583 2:00 2:27 77A% 6:00 6:11 89.1% N/A N/A N/A
Hazardous
Material 2 2:00 3:02 54.1% 6:00 4:44 100.0% N/A N/A N/A
Technical
Rescue 1 2:00 1:29 In*/* 6:00 7:23 0% N/A NIA N/A
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5 N/A N/A N/A 3:00 3:52 83.3% N/A N/A N/A
Wildland
36 2:00 4:35 39.3% 6:00 5:26 91.7% N/A N/A N/A
Total 3,050
Measured alarms
Responses with 6,677 2:00 2:44 7041/6 6:00 6:18 88.4% N/A N/A N/A
apparatus J
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RCW 35.103.010: Intent, Page 1 of 1
RCW 35.103.010
Intent.
The legislature intends for city fire departments to set standards for addressing the reporting and accountability of substantially
career fire departments, and to specify performance measures applicable to response time objectives for certain major
services.The legislature acknowledges the efforts of the international city/county management association, the international
association of fire chiefs, and the national fire protection association for the organization and deployment of resources for fire
departments, The arrival of first responders with automatic extemal defibrillator capability before the onset of brain death, and
the arrival of adequate fire suppression resources before flash-over is a critical event during the mitigation of an emergency,
and is in the public's best interest. For these reasons,this chapter contains performance measures, comparable to that
research, relating to the organization and deployment of fire suppression operations,emergency medical operations, and
special operations by substantially career fire departments. This chapter does not,and is not intended to, in any way modify or
limit the authority of cities and towns to set levels of service.
(2305 c 376§ 101,1
http://apps.leg.wa.goN,/rcw,'detauIt.aspx?cite=35.103.010 4/8/2011
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 13, 2011
TO: Gary Crutchfie ity ager Regular Mtg.: 4/18/11
Rick White,
Community & conomic Development Director/ v�
FROM: David 1, McDonald, City Planner 4-
SUBJECT: FINAL PLAT (MF4 FP 2011-002) Sahara Estates (Larry Seaman)
I. REFERENCES):
1, Overview Map
2. Vicinity Map
3. Final Plat (Council packets only; cope available for public review in the Planning
office, the Pasco Library or on the city's webpage at htty://w-w%,v.oasco-
wa.�.nvicit�^caunciir�:.iaorts).
H. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL/ STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
4/18: MOTION: I move to approve the final plat for Sahara Estates.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
NONE
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
A. The City Council previously approved a preliminary plat for the Sahara Estates
subdivision. The developer is now seeking final plat approval for said plat.
B. Sahara Estates is a single-family residential development between Road 44 and
Horizon Drive in the Desert PlateawRiverview Heights neighborhood.
V. DISCUSSION:
A. Prior to approval of a final plat, the developer is to either install all infrastructure or
post a bond or other instrument that secures the financing for the infrastructure
improvements. In this case, the developer has completed the improvements.
B. The final plat shows and contains information on primary control points, tract
boundaries, dimensions, bearings, lot numbers and other necessary engineering
data. In addition, the plat contains the required descriptions, dedication and
acknowledgment, and approval sections.
3(f)
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Item: Final Plat - Sahara Estates
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council Date: April b, 2011.
TO: Gary Crutchfie Manager Workshop Mtg.: 04/11/l
Rick White, i 1
Regular Mtg.: 04/18/11
Community R economic Development Director p-1
FROM: Angela R. Pitman, Block Grant Administrator
SUBJECT: HOME Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing 2010-2015
(MF4 BGAP2011-002)
I. REFERENCE(S):
1. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing 2010-2015 Fair Housing Plan
2. Resolution Approving the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing 2010-2015
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL/STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
04/11/11: DISCUSSION
04/18111: MOTJON: i move to approve Resolution No.� approving the Fair
Housing Plan entitled Tri-Cities Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
2010-2015
III. FISCAL IMPACT
None
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
A. The City in cooperation with the Tri-Cities HOME Consortium conducts an
analysis of possible impediments to the provision of fair housing for all Pasco
residents. This analysis is incorporated uito the Consortium's 5-year Consolidated
Plan which was approved by Council for the years 2010-2014 on October 19, 2009.
B. The City's initial analysis, completed in 2005 and entitled "Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing (Al)", did not require the City to meet strict citizen
participation requirements, because the first plan was prepared outside the normal
5-year cycle of the Consolidated Plan.
C. Subsequent fair housing plans and analysis must meet the same federal
requirements as the Consolidated Plan, which is required to be updated at least once
every five years, and must follow the guidelines of the City's HUD-approved
Citizen Participation Plan.
D. In September 2010, the Tri-Cities HO=ME Consortiwn contracted with a consultant
to prepare an update to the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing for 2010-2014.
V. DISCUSSION
A. A HUD Fair Housing Plan has three components; analysis, action plan, and
evaluation. The consultant analyzed impediments to fair housing choices in the
Tri-Cities area, and prepared recommended actions to minimize those impediments.
Performance of the action plan is evaluated in the City's annual Consolidated
Annual Plan Evaluation Report (CAPER).
B. Recommended actions for improving access to fair housing opportunities are
routinely implemented each program year through planned activities of the
Consortium. The City also encourages fair housing opportunities for Pasco
residents by providing assistance to Limited English Proficient applicants,
educating program partners of Fair Housing requirements, providing or assisting
with community workshops, and advertising to increase awareness of fair housing
issues.
3(g)
Reference 1 - Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing
2010-2015 Fair Housing Plan
TRI-CITIES ANALYSIS OF
IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING
2010-2015
Developed by
John Epler& Associates
February 2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Executive S u m ma ry 1
Assessment Process 1
Tri-Cities Population and Housing 2
Summary of Recommendations 2
Fair Housing Laws 3
Federal Laws 3
State Laws 5
Background Information 6
Demographics 6
Households 7
Income 8
Housing Needs of Special Populations 9
Housing Availability 12
Fair Housing Complaints 12
National Trends 13
HUD Complaints in Tri-Cities f 15
Complaints Filed with State Human Rights Commission j 15
Complaints Filed with the NW Fair Housing Alliance 16
Conclusions on Complaint Data 16
Housing Sales and Financing 16
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) 16
Predatory Lending 18
Community Reinvestment Act 19
Brokerage Services 20
Advertising 20
Fair Housing Policies and Actions in Tri-Cities 21
Public Policies and Administrative Actions 21
Current Fair Housing Actions 22
Impediments to Fair Housing 23
Conclusions and Recommendations 23
Appendix—Organizations Consulted 26
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 1968 the US Congress passed the Fair Housing Amendments of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to provide
protection against discriminatory practices in housing. Specifically,they required federal governmental
agencies to administer their programs in ways which prevent discrimination in housing and encourage
actions and policies that affirmatively furtherfair housing.
The cities of Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco currently operate, individually and cooperatively, Federal
programs administered by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide
community development and housing assistance to low and moderate income persons, As a condition
to receiving annual federal grants under the Community Development Block Grant Program and the
HOME Program, the cities are required to periodically undertake steps that affirmatively further fair
housing as follows:
• Conduct an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing,
• Take appropriate action to overcome the effects of impediments identified through that
analysis,and
• Maintain records reflectingthe analysis and actions.
This report provides the cities with an assessment of the impediments to fair housing found in the area
and recommends steps to overcome the impacts of the identified impediments. It is intended to be a
tool to the cities in working with other agencies, and organizations, including the banking and real estate
industries toward elimination of unfair housing practices.
THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS
During the fall and winter of 2010 consultants hired bythe three cities conducted the assessment using
several sources of information and input on fair housing practices and issues in the Tri-cities area.
Basic research was conducted on the characteristics of the populations protected by the Fair Housing
Laws, housing needs and other demographic data pertinent to the community. Data on housing and
demographics of the community was obtained from the US Census,the Washington State Office of
Finance Management, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD , the National Low
Income Housing Coalition,and the National Fair Housing Alliance, In addition,data and analyses in the
recently adopted Tri-cities Consolidated Plan provided a base for understanding Both local conditions
and trends. Local laws, policies and practices were reviewed as well as public data and records on
housing complaints filed over the past five years. Finally, interviews with representatives and staff of key
private and public sector organizations (as noted in the Appendix)were a critical component in
Identifying issues and exploring specific recommendations.
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TRI-CITIES POPULATION AND HOUSING
The Tri-Cities has a very diverse population,with marked differences between the cities. A substantial
portion of the population is Hispanic, particularly in Pasco. In addition to this diversity,the Tri-Cities can
expect an increase in the relative number of elderly residents. Some will be due to the aging of the
"baby boomers" and some to in-migration as people seek to take advantage of the more moderate
climate, slower pace of living, and more attractive costs of living.This will result in changes in demand
for housing and services—including types and costs of units, location of housing,access to services and
care, and increased transportation options.
Housing development in the Tri-Cities has tended toward single-family and, to a much lesser extent,
higher-end multifamily,in recent years. Housing costs in the Tri-Cities have not plummeted, as they have
in other areas, in response to the economic recession. A significant factor discussed by individuals
interviewed for this report is the lack of available rental housing, particularly housing affordable to
lower-income households, the elderly and persons with disabilities.Vacancy rates hovering around 1%
provide limited choice and increase barriers to attaining housing stability.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Three Impediments to Fair Housing were identified through the process. These are briefly outlined
below along with specific recommendations for the community to consider in working toward the
elimination of those impediments. For the best possible success,the cities should work together with
the broader community in a cooperative effort over time to impact these issues.
Many of the protected populations seeking rental or homeownership opportunities lack the skills and
knowledge to obtain and remain in affordable housing.
Recommendations
• Post information about fair housing and remedies on public web sites, at libraries, laundromats,
and other locations with wide public access. Post information in Spanish, at a minimum.
• Provide fair housing information to agencies working with protected classes.
• Support programs and activities which provide consumers with the knowledge and skills to
identify and respond to their rights under fair housing laws and to understand both rental
agreements and purchase agreements.
• Support the provision of workshops and education on unfair lending practices, including
predatory lending. Take full advantage of agencies providing no-cost education and/or financial
counseling and encourage consumers to take advantage of those resources in advance of
purchasing housing (and other consumer goods). Immigrants and refugees are particularly
susceptible to predatory practices.
• Support community activities and programs that provide counseling and training on application
requirements, preventing/resolving credit history problems, and documentation issues.
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• Support the provision of English language classes for persons with limited English language skills.
There is a lack of awareness of the issues related to fair housing and the impediments to fair housing
in the Tri-Cities.
Recommendations
• Explore partnerships in the community(e.g.,agencies, realtors, lenders, advocates)to provide a
venue and materials for fair housing training, Many of the agencies interviewed in preparation
of this document indicated a willingness to provide resources,space and time.
• Work with realtors, landlords, lenders and others in the housing industry to have contracts
provided in the language of the consumer,
• Support activities to educate the community, including landlords and tenants on the rights of
persons with disabilities.
• Support efforts to educate the community on the need for reasonable accommodations for
persons with disabilities, including keeping service/companion animals.
• In order to increase full community awareness, consider holding public forums and/or
discussion sessions with public officials, including City Councils, on fair housing issues facing the
Tri-Cities area.
Extremely low rental vacancy rates,lack of new lower priced rental units and a housing stock that is
increasingly balanced toward single family housing impact the ability of many households to obtain
affordable housing meeting their needs.
Recommendations
• Continue to support land use, zoning and other policies that provide adequate housing choice to
fit the needs of the population, including those with special needs and limited incomes.
• Encourage the development of new housing to meet the projected need for elderly housing and
the inclusion of an adequate supply of units accessible to the disabled,
• Advocate for the retention of critical State social services programs operated by the County that
provide services and support for persons with severe disabilities.
• Advocate for additional housing funding resources at the state level such as the State Housing
Trust Fund. Aggressively pursue funding sources to create new housing in the Tri-Cities.
• utilize the local "2060" housing assistance resources for housing which reflects these needs.
FAIR HOUSING LAWS
FEDERAL LAWS
Title Vlll of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended (Fair Housing Act), prohibits discrimination in the
sale, rental and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions, based on:
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• Race or color
• National origin
+ Religion
• Sex
• Familial status(including children under the age of 18 living with parents of legal custodians,
pregnant women, and people securing custody of children under age 18)
• Handicap (disability)
The Fair Housing Act covers most housing.'In some circumstances,the Act exempts owner-occupied
buildings with no more than four units,single-family housing sold or rented without the use of a broker
and housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members.
In the sale and rental of housing: No one may take any of the following actions based on race,color,
national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap (disability):
• Refuse to rent or sell housing
• Refuse to negotiate for housing
• Make housing unavailable
• Deny a dwelling
• Set different terms,conditions or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling
• Provide different housing services or facilities
• Falsely deny that housing is available for inspection,sale or rental
• For profit, persuade owners to sell or rent (blockbusting),or
• Deny anyone access to or membership in a facility or service (such as a multiple listing service)
related to the sale or rental of housing.
In mortgage lending: No one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, national origin,
religion,sex,familial status or handicap(disability):
• Refuse to make a mortgage loan
+ Refuse to provide information regarding loans
+ Impose different terms or conditions on a loan, such as different interest rates, points,or fees
• Discriminate in appraising property
+ Refuse to purchase a loan, or
• Set different terms or conditions for purchasing a loan.
'This discussion is taken directly from the HUD publication in 2002,Fair Housing:Fquol Opportunity for AU.
(www.hud.gov/fairhousing)
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In addition, it is illegal for anyone to:
• Threaten, coerce, intimidate or interfere with anyone exercising a fair housing right or assisting
others who exercise that right.
• Advertise or make any statement that indicates a limitation or preference based on race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, familial status,or handicap.This prohibition against discriminatory
advertising applies to single-family and owner-occupied housing that is otherwise exempt from
the Fair Housing Act.
Additional protections for persons with disabilities:The landlord may not refuse to allow:
• Reasonable modifications to the dwelling or common use areas, at the tenant's expense and
where the unit can be restored to the original condition, or
• Reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices or services, if necessary for the disabled
person to use the property.
Buildings constructed after March 1991 are subject to accommodation requirements, depending on the
number of units and presence of an elevator.
Familial status is protected unless the building or community qualifies as housing for older persons, that
is:
• It is specifically designed for and occupied by elderly persons under a federal, state or local
government program
• It is occupied solely by persons who are 62 or older,of-
It houses at least one person who is 55 or older in at least 80 percent of the occupied units, and
adheres to a policy that demonstrates intent to house persons who are 55 or older.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has been given the authority and
responsibility for administering this law. This authority includes handling of complaints, engaging in
cnnrillation, monitoring conciliation, protecting individual's rights regarding public disclosure of
information, authorizing prompt judicial action when necessary, and referring to the State or local
proceedings whenever a complaint alleges a discriminatory housing practice.
STATE LAW
Washington State has adopted a fair housing law, which is substantially equivalent to federal law and
extends protection to the same populations. In addition it extends protection on the basis of marital
status,sexual orientation (2006 addition), and military or veteran status (honorable discharge) (2007
addition).
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Chapter 49.60 RCW is a state law that prohibits discriminatory practices in the areas of
employment, places of public resort, accommodation, or amusement, in real estate
transactions,and credit and insurance transactions on the basis of race,creed, color, national
origin,families with children, sex, marital status,sexual orientation,age, honorably discharged
veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory mental,or physical disability or the
use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and prohibits
retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice,and those who file health care
and state employee whistleblower complaints. (www.hum.wa.gov)
The Washington State Human Rights Commission has a cooperative agreement with the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to process and investigate dual-filed housing complaints for which the
Commission receives funding under the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP). Most of the
Commission's housing cases are dual-flied with HUD—the exceptions are cases covered under State but
not covered under federal law.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Tri-Cities today is experiencing a relatively rapid population growth, including an increase in seniors
because of the climate, pace of life and cost of living.The economy remains strong compared to most of
the country and, importantly, while its economy has become more diversified over the years, its
workforce needs are still heavily tied to the 586 square mile Hanford cleanup site and associated high-
tech industries.
Although the ultimate impact is not yet known,the rapid increase in federal resources allocated to the
area In 2008 and 2009 will cause further volatility in the area's employment, population, and housing.
At the same time,with the advent of the wine industry,the nature of the agricultural sector continues
to evolve with less reliance on the food processing industry. While these and other factors bond the
three communities, each of the communities has a special degree of distinction and its own identity.
DEMOGRAPHICS
All three communities have seen substantial growth between 2000 and 2009, most notably Pasco with
70% recent growth in population. Most of the growth is the result of in-migration, although annexations
have been important contributors, particularly in Kennewick where annexations between 2000 and
2009 accounted for 40%of the population growth.
Rapid growth creates demand for housing and services.The current low vacancy rates (1%) are
indicative of this demand. Several factors have contributed to the population growth, including an
increase in mobility between the three cities with the 1-182 bridge over the Columbia River in 1985, and
the development of several new residential subdivisions offering housing at relatively modest prices.
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Table 1: Tri-Cities Population 1990-2009
Year Change
Location 1990 2000 2009 2000-9
Kennewick 42,155 54,693 67,180 23%
_Pasco — 20,337 32,066 54,490 70%
Richland 32,315 38,708 47,410 22%
Benton County 112,560 142,475 169,300 19%
Franklin County 37,473 49,347 72,700 47%
Washington State 13%
Sources: US Census 1990,2000;Washington OFM 2009.
A major impact over the next three years will be a large population influx as a result of new jobs
resulting from federal funding to expedite the Hanford cleanup under the national economic recovery
program —approximately$2 billion in federal funds have been allocated.
Table 2: Race/Ethnicity 2000
Race Ethnicity*
Location White Non- Hispanic Non
Alone White Hispanic
Kennewick 83% 17% 16% 84%
Pasco 53% 47% 53% 47%
Richland 90% 10% 5% 95%
Benton County 86% 14% 13% 17%
Franklin County 62% 38% 47% 53%
Washingtor, State 82% 18% 8% 12%
*May be of any race.
Source: US Census,
The Tri-Cities have a diverse population. Pasco, in particular, has a large Hispanic population. Agriculture
and associated seasonal workers was the historical origin. Overthe years,those workers have settled in
the area, built families and businesses and are an integral part of Pasco,the other cities,and the
counties.
There continues to be a large percentage of foreign-born residents—hispanic and non-Hispanic. People
look for opportunities in agriculture and other economic sectors. Inability to speak English well, or at all,
can be a barrier for those speaking Spanish, as well as those with other native languages (for example,
Russian and Ukrainian). Inability to read English, or read at all, affects people's ability to understand
contracts, This lack of understanding was noted as an important concern in issues related to fair
housing, including predatory lending,
HOUSEHOLDS
Two-thirds of the households, or more, are family households. In 2000 there were more large families (5
or more persons) in Pasco than in the other two cities.The number of households comprised of single
individuals is important to note. In 2000 about 9%of households in each of the cities were comprised of
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single,elderly persons. As the "baby boomers" age and retired persons look for living opportunities in
the Tri-Cities, this will change the demand for housing and services.
Table 3: Types of Households 2000
Family Households Non Family Households
Location 2-4* S+* Singles Other
Kennewick 57% 11% 26% 6%
Pasco 51% 24% 20% 4%
Richland 1 60% 9% 27% 4%
Benton County 60% 12% 23% 5 9/0
Franklin County 55% 23% 18% 4%
Washington State I 56% 10% 26% 8%
*People in household.
Source: US Census,
INCOME
Table 4 reflects the substantial diversity in household income between the three cities. It is also clear
that median earnings for women and men differ, due in no small part to different occupations, This has
implications,of course,for women raising children on their own and for elderly women whose financial
circumstances may be reduced upon death of a spouse. Median household income varies by race and
ethnicity as well. There are a number of contributing factors including educational attainment,which is
tied to types of positions available.
Disparities in median income,such as shown in the table, affect the ability to secure suitable, affordable
housing. In addition, median income is the mid-point-50%of households are earning less, often
substantially less.
Table 4: Income 1999
Income Location
Measure Kennewick Pasco Richland
Median household $41,213 $34,540 $53,092
Median family $50,011 $37,342 $61,482
Median earnings male* $41,589 $29,016 $52,648
Median earnings female* $26,022 $22,186 $30,472
Median household white alone** $43,678 $42,665 $53,237
Median household Hispanic** $29,176 $26,673 $45,707
*Working full-time,year-round.
**Householder.
Source: US Census.
Table 5 examines the level of poverty in each of the cities as of the 2000 census. More than half of
women with children under 5 years of age (and no husband present) were living in poverty in Kennewick
and Pasco, and nearly half in Kennewick. Persons with disabilities who must rely on SSI as a major or
exclusive source of income and elderly residents living on limited fixed Incomes are examples of
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community members living in often extreme poverty. Poverty, compounded with special needs, reduces
housing choice.
Table 5: Persons Living in Poverty 1999
Population Location
Kennewick Pasco Richland
Individuals 13% 23% 8%
Households 11% 21% 8%
Families 10% 20% 6%
Females alone w/chiidren<5 56% 67% 43%
Source: US Census.
HOUSING NEEDS OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS
FRAIL ELDERLY
The elderly(and frail elderly) population of Tri-Cities communities is growing at a high rate and will
require action in order to meet the specific needs of this population, both for housing and services. In
2007,there were 17,700 people over 65 in Benton County(11%of the total population),and 5,287
people over 65 in Franklin County(8%of the total population).
Table 6: Population Over 65 as a Percent of Total Population 2000-2030
Location Year
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Benton County 10% 10% 11% 13% 15% 16% 18%
Franklin County 9% 8% 7% 7% 8% 9% 99'0
Source: Washington OFM,Medium Forecast,October 2007.
Table 6 shows a steady increase in population over 65 from 2000 to 2030. Benton County's elderly
population will rise from 10% to 18% during that time.3 Given the weak production levels of multi-
family housing (19 units in the Tri-cities in 2008),there will be a supply side issue within a matter of a
few short years. In addition, affordability is already a growing issue as the extremely low vacancy rates
(in the 1% range) are driving rents up.
During the Consolidated Planning focus group sessions, nutrition and affordable housing were identified
as priority needs for the Tri-Cities elderly population.Assisted housing for the elderly, as well as
subsidized affordable rental housing and increasing ADA accessibility was also noted as priority needs. A
related issue was the aging of parent care-givers of children with disabilities,especially developmental
disabilities.
In 2007, 2,334 people over 65 years old had a disability in Franklin County—nearly half of the total
population over 65 (46%), compared to just 12% of the total population. Similarly,46%of people over
Z American Community Survey,2007
3 Washington Office of Financial Management,Medlum Forecast,October 2007.
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55 in Benton County had a disability in 2007—7,843 people.° The 2007 American Community Survey
found 2,158 people in Benton County and 504 people in Franklin County who were age 85 and older.
Many frail elderly have difficulty obtaining suitable affordable housing with supportive services.Among
the elderly,the incidence of low income is higher than in the general population and many of the frail
elderly have fixed social security incomes. Many are limited to care that can be obtained through
Medicaid. Independent living and in-home support costs force many into group living facilities and into
facilities that have openings for Medicaid-paid care. Medicaid assisted living and nursing home beds are
limited: six facilities between Richland and Kennewick advertise financially assisted residential care for
the elderly or persons with disabilities.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
In 2007,the American Community Survey reported 7,008 people in Franklin County with a disability
(12% of the population). Of those, 1,023 were children ages 5 to 15,and 2,334 were over 65 years of
age. In Benton County, 23,831 people were living with a disability (161/6 of the population)—1,784 were
children age 5 to 15 and 7,843 were over 65.
As many persons with disabilities rely on social security supplemental income (the majority income
source within the disabled community), housing for persons with disabilities is a tremendous
affordability problem, Persons on social security supplemental income can afford less than $200 a
month for rent and utilities (approximately 1/3 of total S51 income). Without rent assistance,this
extremely low-income group of individuals has little choice but to live in over-crowded or sub-standard
units, reside in homes of parents or siblings homes well into adulthood,couch surf, or become
homeless.
Focus groups and survey respondents identified assisted living, affordable rental units,job training, and
emergency assistance (shelter,food,medicine) as priority needs for Tri-Cities residents with disabilities.
PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
In 2006-2007 DSHS reported 583 clients in Kennewick,287 in Richland, and 433 in Pasco with
developmental disabilities.'
Housing for adult developmentally disabled persons is a severe affordability need. As with other
disabled persons,they most likely live on social security supplemental income and thus have extremely
low incomes, With the advent of de-institutionalization,which began occurring in the 1970's, most
persons with developmental disabilities live in community settings within the general population. Adult
clients also pay for their own rent,food and transportation, though they may receive other funded
American Community Survey,2007.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services,Data Analysis Division,February 5,2009
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services to pay for other living expenses,skills development or job training. Focus groups identified a
major concern with the aging parents of children with developmental disabilities.
MENTAL ILLNESS
Mental illness ranges from mild and short-term depression to chronic, lifetime conditions such as
schizophrenia.The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services provided clients with
1,670 mental health services in Kennewick in 2006-2007: 74 cases of inpatient evaluation and
treatment,35 cases with in-patient services in state institutions, and 1,664 cases in community services.
In Richland,there were 1,010 clients: 59 inpatient evaluation and treatment,20 state institutions,and
1,003 community services. In Pasco,there were 998 clients: 49 inpatient evaluation and treatment, 25
state institutions, and 991 community services.6
Focus groups revealed a need for a crisis response center to triage and provide immediate stabilizing
services for persons with mental illness who are found in crisis.Currently, many people coming out of
jails with mental illness or substance abuse issues do not have housing or financial resources creating a
crisis. Both temporary housing(shelter and transitional) and permanent supportive housing with
intensive services, were described as critical needs.The 2009 homeless count noted that 32%of the
individuals found homeless suffered from mental illness.A total of 54% of the homeless persons
surveyed in the count indicated that "mental illness" was a reason for them becoming homeless!
PERSONS WITH 14!V/AIDS
As of 2008, Benton County had a cumulative history of 115 HIV diagnoses. Of those, 19 were newly
diagnosed between 2003 and 2008. Eighty-five people in Benton County currently have HIV,and 53 of
those people have AIDS. Franklin County records a total history of 71 persons diagnosed with HIV—26
of them diagnosed between 2003 and 2008. Of those currently living, 57 people have HIV and 34 of
them have AIDS.8
Locally the incidence of the disease is relatively small; however,the disease is becoming increasingly
prevalent in suburban and rural areas. Locally the Benton-Franklin Health District has developed a
Bilingual Outreach Project to educate migrant farm workers about the risks of contracting HIV/AIDS. A
Spanish-speaking outreach worker provides information at labor camps, English as a second language
classes,jails,and alcohol and drug dependency treatment facilities.9
6 Washington State Department of Social and Health Services,Research and Data Analysis Division,February 2009. Note: these
numbers do not add up, likely due to an overlap of cases between programs.
2009 Point in Time Count Review of Findings,Benton-Franklin Community Action Committee,July 2009.
$Washington State's HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report,September 2004.
9 Washington State Department of Health's Health Education and Resource Exchange.
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HOUSING AVAILABILITY
The housing markets of Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland are surprisingly different given the proximity of
the communities. Even more remarkable is the sudden growth in owner-occupied units overall and
especially in Pasco,which has traditionally experienced the lowest incidence of homeownership.
Kennewick is the closest to Pasco in new development for buyers although the new developments in
Kennewick tend to offer larger and more costly housing units.
The Tri-Cities housing stock in 2000 was primarily made up of single-family detached homes with the
highest percentage in Richland (63%),followed by Pasco (54%) and Kennewick(53%). Those percentages
have increased significantly in Pasco and Kennewick since 2000, as new-single family subdivisions have
been developed.The vast majority of housing permits in the two-county area have been for single-
family housing—98% of all residential permits in 2008.
Rental housing is relatively less expensive than single-family housing—yet households at the lower
income levels (50% of median income or less)are typically already priced out of the single-family
homeowner market and face limited opportunities without receiving some type of financial assistance.
Given the significant low-income population in the Tri-Cities (particularly in Pasco), its high growth rate,
and low production levels of new rental housing, very low-income families and individuals—plus large
families requiring several bedrooms—face significant challenges in obtaining adequate housing they can
affo rd.
As discussed above, persons with special needs face particular challenges in finding housing and may be
more vulnerable to discrimination, whether actual or as a result of limited choice. Governmental
assistance will be necessary to bring housing costs into affordable ranges. The limited amount of funds
available from the HOME and CDBG entitlements limits the potential for impacting the need for
affordable housing. In 2008 and 2009,state-generated funding from the Housing Trust Fund and from
the "2060" Revenues has fallen, resulting in reduced ability of the cities and developers to leverage HUD
funds for new rental housing.
FAIR HOUSING COMPLAINTS
Several Federal, State and local agencies have roles in working with persons who have complaints on
The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions provides both education and legal assistance
in cases of financial fraud.They also regulate and examine all state-chartered financial services
institutions as well as provide outreach to protect consumers from fraudulent activities.
The Washington State Human Rights Commission has a cooperative agreement with the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to process and Investigate dual-filed housing complaints for which the
Commission receives funding under the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP). Most of the
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Commission's housing cases are dual-filed with HUD—the exceptions are cases covered under State law
but not covered under federal law.
The Northwest Fair Housing Alliance has an established mission to eliminate housing discrimination and
to ensure equal housing opportunity forthe people of Washington State through education,counseling
and advocacy.
The Fair Housing Center of Washington plays a role in promoting and enforcing fair housing through its
community education programs, complaint investigation and advocacy and its information and referral
system.
HUD has the responsibility of enforcing the Fair Housing Act. Complaints that are filed may be
investigated directly by HUD or may be investigated and processed by local certified agencies. in the
state of Washington,the Washington State Human Rights Commission is the certified agency for fair
housing and receives reimbursement from HUD under the Fair Housing Assistance Program.The
Commission has separate jurisdiction over claims of discrimination covered under State law that are not
otherwise covered under federal law.
The Northwest Fair Housing Alliance (NWFHA), located in Spokane, assists people in Eastern and Central
Washington who have been discriminated against in housing because of race, color, national origin,
disability,familial status (presence of children), marital status, religion,gender(sexual harassment or
domestic violence may qualify), or sexual orientation with the investigation and filing of fair housing
complaints with the Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)and the Washington State
Human Rights Commission (WSHRC).'0 Their mission statement indicates the Alliance's goal is to
eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunity for people in Washington
State through education, counseling and advocacy.
After a complaint is filed, it is normally investigated to determine whether there is reasonable cause to
believe the Fair Housing Act has been violated. HUD will also try to help conciliate the complaint and
resolve the issue before taking it further. If conciliation is not reached and there is reasonable cause,the
complaint goes before an Administrative Law Judge to be heard, The Administrative Law Judge can
order relief,and award damages, attorney's fees and costs. Either the respondent or complainant may
choose to have the case decided in Federal District Court.
NATIONAL TRENDS
HUD annually prepares a report outlining the fair housing complaints filed nationally. The most recent
report, The State of Fair Housing Report--Annual Report on Fair Housing FY2009, summarized that a
total of 10,242 complaints were received during the year—8,165 by Fair Housing Assistance Programs
(FHAPs) and 2,077 by HUD. Forty-four percent (44%) of the complaints were filed for discrimination
10 www.nwfairhouse.org.
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based upon disability,31%based upon race/ethnicity, 21% based on familial status,13%based on
national origin and 10% based on sex. The most common complaint was based on the terms and
conditions of sale or rental of property while 22%were based on a lack of reasonable accommodation
(for disabilities).
The 2010 Fair Housing Trends Report prepared by the National Fair Housing Alliance"was based on the
analysis of 30,213 fair housing claims and complaints reported by member agencies, HUD,the
Department of Justice and state and local government agencies in 2009(this compares with the 17,453
complaints filed just 10 years before in 1999). Of the total complaints made in 2009, 19,924 were
received by the Fair Housing Alliance member organizations.The Alliance estimates that the more than
30,000 total complaints received nationally in 2009 from all sources represents less than i%of the total
fair housing law violations that occurred in the country.12
A series of national studies on the experiences of African Americans, Hispanics,and Asians and Pacific
Islanders in the housing market has found evidence of consistent adverse treatment in cases of
refinancing of existing mortgages. While there was a 97% approval rate of refinancing applications by
Whites,only 50%of Blacks received approvals.13
Although disability was the most common basis for discrimination in national complaints filed with HUD
and FHAP agencies in FY 2005 (49%), a recent HUD study suggests that those complaints also represent
only a small fraction of incidents of disability discrimination in the housing market. In July 2005, HUD
released its first study of housing discrimination against persons with disabilities.The study,
Discrimination against Persons with Disabi ties: Barriers at Every Step,examined the Chicago-area
rental market and found that hearing-impaired people experienced adverse treatment in half the calls
made using a telephone-operator relay to search for rental housing. Mobility-impaired people using
wheelchairs experienced consistent adverse treatment 32% of the time when they visited rental
properties.14
In December 2010,the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (WDFI) announced that,
as a result of charges flied against Countrywide Home Loans (CHL)for discriminating against ethnic and
racially protected classes by offering loan products that were less favorable than those offered to non-
protected classes, a$650,000 settlement had been reached benefitting victims of the company's
practices. In the settlement, DFI identified 123 victims of alleged discriminatory pricing. Each of these
Washington residents will receive a settlement ranging from $997 to$26,176.The amount received
depends upon the type of loan,the number of predatory features in the loan and whether or not the
consumer was foreclosed upon."
11 www.nationalfairhousing.org
12 National Fair Housing Alliance.2010 Fair Housing Trends Report.
13 FY2009 Annual Report on Fair Housing,HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.
14 FY2005 Annual Report on Fair Housing,HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.
is WA State Department of Financial Institutions,December 23,2010 News Release.www.dfi.wa.gov.
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HUD COMPLAINTS IN TRI-CITIES
Over the past five years 27 fair housing complaints have been filed with the Department of Housing and
Urban Development involving cases in the three cities.16 The bases forthe formal complaints were(note
several included multiple allegations):
• Disabilities(13)
• Sex(6)
• Race(4)
• Familial status(4)
• National Origin (3)
The complaints covered the following issues:
• Refusal to rent/negotiate to rent(16)
• Discrimination in terms/conditions/privileges relating to facilities or services (10)
• Failure to make reasonable accommodation for disabilities/design issues(7)
• Discrimination in terms/conditions/privileges relatingto rental agreements(3)
• Steering(1)
• Other(1)
All but one of these cases is closed.Most of them (17)were closed with a"no cause determination"
indicating that a violation was not established in the case.There were successful conciliations
negotiated in the process of resolving 4 other cases and 5 cases were withdrawn by the complainant.
Notably, in 3 of the 4 cases that were successfully resolved, reasonable accommodations was the issue.
COMPLAINTS FILED WITH WASHINGTON STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
The Washington State Human Rights Commission database reveals that a total of 37 fair housing
complaints were filed in Benton County alone,with additional complaints in Franklin County from 1999
to 2008.17 The number of complaints over the last 5 years of the period was significantly higher than in
the early years,with 26 of the complaints filed after 2003.
These complaints do not necessarily represent complaints associated with violations exclusive to
Washington State law.While the Commission has responsibility for those complaints, they also receive
complaints filed with HUD.Therefore,the reported complaints from 1999 to 2008, most likely include
cases reported above in the discussion of federal cases.
Given that,family status, race and disability account for the majority of the bases of complaints.
Circumstances around rental terms and conditions were the most frequent alleged violations,followed
by refusal to rent.
16 FOiA Request to the Seattle Office of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.Report of complaints filed
between January 1,2006 and December 31,2011
V Washington State Human Rights fair housing complaints database 1999—2008.
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Records on disposition of the complaints revealed that more than one-half resulted in a determination
of"no reasonable cause"and approximately 25% resulted in "pre-finding settlement" or"administrative
closure/general/resolved"while most of the rest were "withdrawn."
COMPLAINTS FILED WITH THE NORTHWEST FAIR HOUSING ALLIANCE
According to the Northwest Fair Housing Alliance(NWFHA)since October 1, 2008 when they began
maintaining an electronic database on inquiries, 36 contacts were made from individuals in the three
cities involving fair housing and non-fair housing issues.18
Records of the NWFHA for the five year period from January 8, 2006 through January 7,2011 indicate 22
fair housing intakes from persons in the three cities were processed, By far the most frequent were the
15 cases involving disabilities (6 of these requested a reasonable accommodation). Other intakes
involved 5 National Origin (Hispanic),one based on sex and one based on familial status. One of the
National Origin cases was filed as a complaint to HUD in 2010.
CONCLUSIONS ON COMPLAINT DATA
It is generally believed that complaints actually filed represent only a small percentage of the complaints
that could be filed.On the other hand, as we can see in the data of each of the organizations handling
complaints,that most are determined to be without appropriate cause under the Law.
The following observations can be made from a review of the data.The most common bases for
complaints filed with the organizations were disabilities, followed by familial status, race and national
origin. Refusal to rent and discrimination in terms/conditions/privileges relating to rental agreements
and to facilities and services were the most commonly alleged violations, The data of the State Human
Rights Commission clearly demonstrated that while the number of complaints filed remains small, it has
grown significantly in the past five years. It is not clear whether this is a result of increased awareness by
consumers, diligence by local agencies or a growing number of situations leading to filing complaints.
HOUSING SALES AND FINANCING
HOME MORTGAGE DISCLOSURE ACT (HMDA)
The Federal Financial institutions Examination Council(FFEIC) prepares and distributes aggregate
reports on behalf of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Board, National Credit
Union Administration, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency,Office of Thrift Supervision, and the
18 Records ofthe NWFHA.January 1,2006—January 7,2011.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development,The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act(HMDA) data
cover home purchases and home improvement loans. The data include information on race,ethnicity,
gender and income of applicants, which allows an analysis of lending nationally and at the local
(regional) level,
Table 7 shows the applications that resulted in loan originations and the percent denied by type of
institution broken down by race, ethnicity, overall minority status and income of applicants. This is
consistent with the census which in recent decades contains expanded race identifiers, including the
option of selecting more than one race.While lending institutions have been more rigorous about
collecting demographic information about applicants,there are still gaps which should be recognized in
interpreting the summary data.
The 2009 summary was derived from loan applications reported by 97 institutions with a home or
branch office in the Metropolitan Statistical Area/Metropolitan Division (MSA/MD)and 239 institutions
without a home or branch office in the area. The MSA/MD is an area that has at least one urbanized
area of 50,000 or more population, plus adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic
integration with the core as measured by commuting ties.
The data in Table 7 include loan applications for single family and small multifamily units (1 to 4
dwellings).The largest number of applications(9,331) was for refinance loans—3 to 4 times as many
applications than for conventional home purchase loans and FHA, VA, FSA/RHS loans. Most (79%) of the
FHA, VA, FSA/RHS loan applications resulted in a loan origination and just 9%were denied.The
remainder were approved but not accepted, withdrawn by the applicant, or were incomplete.
Among conventional loan applications in 2009, 76%resulted in a loan origination and 9%were denied. A
much lower percentage of refinance loan applications resulted in loan originations—just 56%of
refinance loan applications in 2009 resulted in a loan origination and 19%were denied, Not surprisingly
across all loan types presented,the percent of loan originations increased and denials decreased as
incomes of applicants increased.
The HMDA data are useful in indentifying possible discrepancies in loans. Review of the 2009 aggregate
reports for the Kennewick-Pasco-Richiand MSA/MD does demonstrate that Hispanic/Latino and minority
applicants had lower percentages of loan originations and higher percentages of denials than non-
Hispanic/Latino and non-minority applicants,especially with regard to conventional and refinance loans,
The information did not provide enough data to determine if this was due to a consistent pattern of
racial discrimination or if there are other factors affecting decision, Lenders consider many factors in
rating loans, such as debt to income ration, employment history, credit history, collateral and cash on
hand. Additional research is required to determine the real cause of differences observed in the table.
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Table 7: 2009 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act(HMDA)Aggregate Report
Disposition by Race/Ethnicity of Applicant, Kennewick-Pasco-Richland MSA/MD
Race,Ethnicity FHA,VA, Conventional Refinance
and Income FSA/RHS Loans Loans Loans
of Applicant N Orig.* Denied N Orig. Denied N Orig. Denied
By Race
White(Hispanic &Non-Hispanic) 2,437 79% 8% 1,877 77% 9% 7,973 58% 18%
By Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino 422 73% 14% 142 58°% 18% 983 34% 37%
Non-Hispanic/Latino 2,045 80% 7% 1,790 78°% 8% 7,331 60% 16%
By Minority Status
White, Non-Hispanic/Latino 1,961 81% 7% 1,681 78% 8% 6,876 60% 16%
Minority and/or Hispanic/Latino 556 75% 13% 291 68°% 139'0 1,590 42% 31%
By Income of Applicants
Less than 50%of VISA/MD Median 426 72% 14% 192 61% 19% 657 36% 38%
50%-799/.of MSA/MD Median 904 80% 8% 355 72% 14% 1,457 45% 26%
80%-99°%of MSA/MD Median 426 78% 9% 228 79% 10% 1,203 53% 24%
100%-119°%of MSA/MD Median 312 86% 1 4% 245 76°% 9°% 1,147 55% 18%
120°%or more of M5A/MD Median 550 81% 7% 1,108 79% 6% 3,946 63% 14%
Total Applications 2,631 79% 9% 2,147 1 76% 9% 9,331 56% 1 19%
*Applications accepted and resulting in origination of a loan.There were also applications that were approved but not accepted
bythe applicant or withdrawn.
Source: FFIEC.2009 Home Mortgage Disclosure Report,Aggregate Report. (www.ffiec.gov)
PREDATORY LENDING
State Interest and Usury Law, RCW 19.52.020(1), limits the amount of interest that can be charged to
consumers at either 12% per year or4%above the auction quotes for Federal Reserve 26-week Treasury
Bills (whichever is the greater).The usury law applies to consumer loans that are not related to a credit
card debt, a retail installment contract or a consumer lease.
In recent years there has been a proliferation of"Payday Loan Stores"which are often located in areas
where low and moderate income persons and/or where ethnic/minority groups are prominent.These
stores offer short term loans to meet the emergency cash needs of borrowers. Many of the loans have
resulted in pushing persons further into poverty and ruining credit, The state has limited the number of
payday loans that can be made to 8 per individual and has placed limits on the amount of the loan.
According to the State Department of Financial Institutions (WDFI),the following are among the
common predatory lending practices:1'
• Equity stripping: The lender makes a loan based upon the equity in your home,whether or not
you can make the payments. If you cannot make payments, you could lose your home through
foreclosu re.
"WA State Department of Financial institutions website information,www.dfi.wa.gov.
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• Bait-and-switch schemes: The lender may promise one type of loan or interest rate but without
good reason, give you a different one. Sometimes a higher(and unaffordable) interest rate does
not kick in until months after you have begun to pay on your loan.
• Loan Flipping: A lender refinances your loan with a new long-term, high-cost loan. Each time
the lender"flips"the existing loan you must pay points and assorted fees.
• Packing: You receive a loan that contains charges for services you did not request or need.
"Packing" most often involves making the borrower believe that credit insurance must be
purchased and financed into the loan in order to qualify,
• Hidden Balloon Payments: You believe that you have applied for a low rate loan requiring low
monthly payments only to learn at closing that it is a short-term loan that you will have to
refinance within a few years.
Falsification of documents is another predatory practice, including falsification of appraisals to sell
properties for more than they are worth and encouraging misrepresentation on loan documents. One
practice reported in the Tri-Cities was use of another person's social security number,which resulted in
the document being illegal. People who are illiterate or unable to read and understand contracts they
are signing are vulnerable to predatory practices.
Other unregulated predatory lending businesses have offered very low interest rates for home loans in
order to entice less knowledgeable homeowners or homebuyers to take out a loan.These businesses
often charge extremely high fees and/or include quickly escalating interest rates which go far beyond
regulated lending industry standards. Persons with limited financing experience, limited English skills or
fear of loss of their property if immediate lending is not approved often fall prey to these practices and
in doing so end up damaging their credit when they are unable to meet payments.
A recent phenomenon is the rise of on-line internet services offering payday loans. Many of these
operate outside of the regulations and are not licensed in the State of Washington.A recent cease and
desist order was obtained in October 2010 by WDFI against an on-line payday loan business operating
out of Costa Rica.
COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)was enacted by Congress in 1977 to encourage depository
institutions to help meet the credit needs of the communities in which they operate, including low and
moderate income neighborhoods,7'The CRA requires supervisory agencies to assess performance
periodically.The four federal bank supervisory agencies are: the Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency (OCC), Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB),Office of Thrift Supervision
(OTS), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Performance is evaluated in terms of the
institution(capacity,constraints and business strategies),the community(demographic and economic
zo This discussion and ratings were taken from the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council web site(www.ffiec.gov),
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data, lending, investment, and service opportunities), and competitors and peers. Ratings assigned are:
outstanding,satisfactory, needs to improve,and substantial noncompliance.
The following ratings pertain to banks rated between 1994 and 2010 in Pasco and Kennewick. No listings
were shown for financial institutions in Richland. All institutions shown had satisfactory or better
ratings,
Table 8: FFIEC Interagency CRA Ratings 1994-2010
Assets Exam
Bank Name City Date Agency Rating
(thousands) Method
Bank Reale Pasco 2009 FDIC Satisfactory $36,464 Small bank
Columbia Trust Bank Pasco 2003 FDIC Satisfactory $134,568 Small bank
American National Bank Kennewick 1994 1 OCC Satisfactory $66,988 NR*
Community First Bank Kennewick 2010 FDIC Satisfactory $135,829 Small bank
Pacific One Bank Kennewick 1997 OCC Satisfactory $163,520 NR*
*Not reported,
Source:Interagency'IRA ratings,www.ffiec.gov.
BROKERAGE SERVICES
Real estate brokers are a key contact for potential home buyers. The broker is in a position to influence
choice of location and type of housing as well as providing information about financing options. National
studies (HUD 2000 Housing Discrimination Study) indicate that minority customers are given full
information about housing options less frequently than white customers. Hispanic home seekers,for
example, experience this type of discrimination at least 25%of the time.
ADVERTISING
The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation,or otherwise encourage
discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap,or familial status. Most
newspapers will publish a statement to that effect, and perhaps include the HUD Equal Housing
Opportunity logo along with information on where to phone to complain of discrimination. These inform
the public that discriminatory advertising is Illegal,that the newspaper screens ads with obviously
discriminatory statements, and provides an avenue for victims of discrimination.
The surge in internet advertising has changed the rental and sales marketing dramatically in recent
years. This makes it difficult to track and enforce fair housing violations in current advertising practices.
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FAIR HOUSING POLICIES AND ACTIONS IN TRI-CITIES
PUBLIC POLICIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
There are three primary areas of local public policies that touch on fair housing issues—local building
codes,zoning ordinances and maps, and comprehensive plans.
BUILDING CODES
Each of the three cities updates their local Building Codes related to handicapped accessibility as the
Washington State Building Codes are adopted(2003 ANSI/IBC).This will assure that construction will
take into account the latest standards to improve accessibility for the elderly and disabled.
ZONING ORDINANCES AND MAPS
Richland is the most fully developed with limited land available for new development while Pasco has
large tracts of property available for development. Over the past few years, housing growth has
occurred primarily in Pasco,which has permitted more housing than the other two cities combined in
the past two years. However,this growth has been largely single family as there were no multi-family
housing developments permitted from 2005-2008.
Pasco has recently revised its Municipal Code to allow for an increase in housing density in its R-2 to R-4
zoning classifications which can have the impact of increasing the number of units developed and
increasing affordability. In addition,the City is in the process of considering changes to allow additional
re-zoning of R-1 designations for R-2 and R-3 development.
Richland updated its zoning ordinance in 2009 to provide for mix-use development in the Central
Business District.These will allow less expensive and small apartments in the core area next to
transportation and services. It will also increase the potential access of elderly and persons with
disabilities to affordable housing,
Kennewick allows accessory apartments in all residential zones provided they are built within the
existing structure. Its Alternative Residential Provisions allow densities to increase in all residentially-
zoned properties.The City is currently considering a staff recommendation to amend the zoning
ordinance to permit mixed-use zones as an incentive to constructing affordable housing.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANS
Comprehensive Plans set the policies on which current quality of life and future development of a
community is based.As such,they provide a guide to local public planning which may affect fair housing.
Some examples follow.
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The 2009 Kennewick Comprehensive Plan provides in Housing Goal 3 that policies will support the
development"....of a variety of housing types and densities to meet the diverse needs of the
population." Among the tools described are housing for special needs populations,accessory
apartments, and zero lot lines in order to promote affordability of housing for all segments of the
community.
Pasco's 2007 Comprehensive Plan Housing Goal 1"Encourages housing for all economic segments of the
city's population." It further describes the goal of providing a diversity of housing types to
accommodate the elderly, physically challenged, mentally impaired, and the special needs populations,
e.g., congregate housing."
The Housing Element of the City of Richland's Comprehensive Plan provides in Housing Goal 2 for
flexibility in zoning codes to allow for variety in housing types and locations to meet diverse housing
needs. This includes allowing"...a range of housing choices for seniors and special needs households..."
CURRENT FAIR HOUSING ACTIONS
The three cities have taken a number of affirmative steps to increase fair housing opportunities since
the last Assessment of Impediments in 2005. Many of these have been carried out in conjunction with
other agencies and organizations in the area.Among these activities are:
• Provided workshops in cooperation with local banks to discuss homeownership opportunities
and discuss ways to avoid predatory lending.
• Kennewick and Richland cooperated to hire the NW Fair Housing Alliance to provide a half-day
workshop on fair housing attended by 100 persons.
• Distributed flyers and posters on fair housing to libraries and sub-recipients.
• Richland placed fair housing information materials written in both English and Spanish in the
utility bill mailings,
• Partnered with HUD and the Washington State Human Rights Commission to conduct a half-day
workshop on fair housing.
• Partnered with Consumer Credit Counseling of the Tri-Cities to conduct a workshop which had
fair housing as one of its areas of focus.
• All three cities partnered with the NWFHAto staff a booth at the Columbia Center during
Homeownership Month.
• All three cities partnered to conduct a fair housing workshop at Columbia Basin Community
College for 65 persons.
• The Richland ADA officer distributed information on programs and facilities of the city which are
accessible.
• The City of Richland received two complaints which were referred to HUD for resolution.
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IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING
Impediments to fair housing are defined as:21
• Any actions, omissions,or decisions taken because of race,color, religion, sex, disability,familial
status,or national origin that restrict housing choices or the availability of housing choice.
• Any actions,omissions,or decisions that have this effect.
Impediments to fair housing choice include actions that:
• Constitute violations, or potential violations, of the Fair Housing Act.
• Are counterproductive to fair housing choice, such as:
o Community resistance when minorities, persons with disabilities and/or low-income
persons first move into white and/or moderate-to high-income areas.
o Community resistance to siting of housing facilities for persons with disabilities because
of the persons who will occupy the housing.
• Have the effect of restricting housing opportunities on the basis of race,color, religion,sex,
disability, familial status, or national origin.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Many of the protected populations seeking rental or homeownership opportunities lack the skills
and knowledge to obtain and remain in affordable housing.
As a result,they are particularly susceptible to discriminatory unfair rental and lending practices.A
well-informed consumer is a major factor in preventing discrimination in housing. Lack of awareness
of the law is an impediment, as is lack of awareness of options and/or fear of seeking redress.
Educating consumers should include rights of legal immigrants and illegal immigrants,as well as
general information about fair housing.
Recommendations
• Post information about fair housing and remedies on public web sites, at libraries, laundromats,
and other locations with wide public access. Post information in Spanish, at a minimum.
• Provide fair housing information to agencies working with protected classes.
+ Support programs and activities which provide consumers with the knowledge and skills to
identify and respond to their rights under fair housing laws and to understand both rental
agreements and purchase agreements.
zi U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity,Fair Housing Plonning
Guide,volume 1.
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• Support the provision of workshops and education on unfair lending practices, including
predatory lending.Take full advantage of agencies providing no-cost education and/or financial
counseling and encourage consumers to take advantage of those resources in advance of
purchasing housing(and other consumer goods). Immigrants and refugees are particularly
susceptible to predatory practices.
• Support community activities and programs that provide counseling and training on application
requirements, preventing/resolving credit history problems,and documentation issues.
• Support the provision of English language classes for persons with limited English language skills,
• Encourage the availability and use of reliable translation services to benefit persons with limited
English language skills.
2. There is a lack of awareness of the issues related to fair housing and the impediments to fair
housing in the Tri-Cities.
While it is important to educate consumers, it is also important to continue to work with realtors,
lenders,appraisers, landlords, condominium boards, builders and other providers to raise
awareness about fair housing and Impediments to fair housing. The dialogue should be extended to
city officials,city attorneys, planning commission members, and others in a position to make
decisions about housing and policies in the Tri-Cities.
Recommendations
• Explore partnerships in the community (e.g., agencies, realtors, lenders, advocates)to provide a
venue and materials for fair housing training. Many of the agencies interviewed in preparation
of this document indicated a willingness to provide resources,space and time.
• Work with realtors, landlords, lenders and others in the housing industry to have contracts
provided in the language of the consumer.
• Support activities to educate the community, including landlords and tenants on the rights of
persons with disabilities.
• Support efforts to educate the community on the need for reasonable accommodations for
persons with disabilities, including keeping service/companion animals.
• In order to increase full corn munity awareness, consider holding public forums and/or
discussion sessions with public officials, including City Councils,on fair housing issues facing the
Tri-Cities area.
3. Extremely low rental vacancy rates,lack of new lower priced rental units and a housing stock that
is increasingly balanced toward single family housing impact the ability of many households to
obtain affordable housing meeting their needs.
First, the Tri-Cities rental vacancy rates are in the 1% range, while the housing industry considers 5%
a "balanced rental market,"As a consequence Tri-Cities rents have increased by 9%from 2009 to
2010, placing pressure on lower income persons and households. in addition, people with limited
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income with disabilities and other special needs, or who are elderly, in larger families, people with
poor credit/rent history or with criminal histories, and those lacking citizenship documentation are
particularly vulnerable. Having multiple applicants for vacant units creates a situation in which
landlords and sellers can be highly selective,with the effect of reducing housing choice,particularly
for the most vulnerable.
Recommendations
• Continue to support land use, zoning and other policies that provide adequate housing choice to
fit the needs of the population, including those with special needs and limited incomes.
• Encourage the development of new housing to meet the projected need for elderly housing and
the inclusion of an adequate supply of units accessible to the disabled.
• Advocate for the retention of critical State social services programs operated by the County that
provide services and support for persons with severe disabilities.
• Advocate for additional housing funding resources at the state level such as the State Housing
Trust Fund.Aggressively pursue funding sources to create new housing in the Tri-Cities.
• Utilize the local "2060" housing assistance resources for housing which reflects these needs.
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APPENDIX
Organizations Consulted
• Banner Bank, Kennewick
• Aging and Long Term Care,Area Agency on Aging
• Columbia Legal Services
• Consumer Credit Counseling
• Kennewick Housing Authority
• Windermere Group One, Richland
• Northwest Justice Project
• Pasco/Franklin County Housing Authority
• Lourdes Counseling Center
• Benton Franklin Community Action Committee
• Pasco Planning Department
• Richland Planning Department
• Washington State Human Rights Commission
• Seattle Regional and Spokane Field Offices
• Northwest Fair Housing Alliance
• Benton Franklin Rental Owners Association
• Benton and Franklin Counties Department of Human Services
• Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Note that the Consolidated Plan was recently completed for the Tri-Cities. Development of the plan
including extensive outreach in the community, including discussion of housing availability,vulnerable
populations, barriers to affordable housing, and impediments to fair housing.
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Reference 2 - Resolution
Approving the Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing
2010-2015
RESOLUTION NO. 0
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRI-CITIES ANALYSIS OF MIEDIMENTS
TO FAIR HOUSING 2010-2015 AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CONSOLIDATED
PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Cities of Pasco, Richland and Kennewick have contracted with John
Epler& Associates, a I•IUD Consultant, to prepare an update to the Analysis of Impediments to
Fair Housing; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant analyzed community needs and barriers to fair housing in
the Tri-Cities; and
WIIEREAS, the HOME Consortium, City staff, and City Council have reviewed the
Analysis of impediments to Fair Housing and received a briefing regarding input and results of
this effort; NOW THEREFORE;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PA,SCO:
That the Tri-Cities Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing 2010-2015 is adopted as a
supplernent to the Consolidated Plan.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this day of , 2011.
CITY OF PASCO:
Matt Watkins
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debra L. Clark Leland B. Kerr
CMC City Clerk City Attorney
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 12, 2011
TO: Gary CrutchS� i , Manager Regular Mtg.: 4119/11
FROM: Rick White, .
Community & Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Quasi Judicial Hearing Procedures
I. RFFERENCE(S):
1. Proposed Ordinance
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL/ STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
4/18: MOTION: I move to approve Ordinance No. , amending PMC Chapter
4.02.030 regarding "Definitions" and 4.02.100 regarding "Permit
Procedures," and further, authorize publication by summary only.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
NONE
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
A. Previous Council discussion indicates that use of the video recordings of the
Planning Commission hearing would augment Council's understanding of the
"record." It has also been suggested that Planning Commissioners and City
Council members be permitted to view the site of an application (rezone,
subdivision or special permit).
B. At past Council workshops, there was consensus to provide for a photographic
exhibit of the site of an application for inclusion in the record. Council also
discussed the merits of staff providing a city controlled video recording of a
hearing only upon appeal of a land use decision, and of providing the ability for
Council to view any of the Planning Commission hearings as broadcast on the
City's cable channel.
V. DISCUSSION:
A. A photographic exhibit of the site and surroundings will insure that decision
makers are getting the same information about a site and avoid the probability of
"ex parte" communications.
B. In order to provide a complete record for the conduct of closed record appeals, the
proposed ordinance; specifics that Council members will be provided an unedited
video recording of the hearing in addition to the transcript.
C. The proposed ordinance also allows Council members to view broadcasts of
hearings at will, as long as any item coming before Council in a closed record
appeal has been reviewed in its entirety by transcript and/or video recording.
S(a)
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Pasco, Washington, Amending
Section 4.02.030 "Definitions" and Section 4.02.100 "Permit Procedures"
Permitting Video Record of Proceedings
WHEREAS, as a service to the public, the City has initiated the unedited video recording
and broadcast of City meetings, including meetings of the City of Pasco Planning Commission
and the City of Pasco Code Enforcement Board; and
WHEREAS, the video recordings of these proceedings are broadcasted to the public and
retained as an accurate public record of the proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, from time to time, sits in a quasi-judicial capacity of
hearing closed record appeals of hearings held before both the City of Pasco Planning
Commission and the City of Pasco Code Enforcement Board; and
WHEREAS, the City Coruzcil recognizes that such technology provides an accurate and
more engaging method of preserving the record, including the ability to view and judge the
demeanor of the witnesses, thereby providing the CUltncll a better opportunity to accurately
perceive the proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the use of a record, supplemented by video recording of the proceedings
benefits the citizens who have matters pending in such proceedings by providing a better record,
and therefore, contributing to a better result; and
WHEREAS, with the introduction of the video record as a part of the official record of
proceedings, negates the video record from constituting an ex parle communication, NOW,
THEREFORE.,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 4.02,030 entitled "Definitions" of the Pasco Municipal Code,
shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follow:
4.02.030 DEFINITIONS, Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the
definitions in this section apply throughout this Title.
(1) "Closed record appeal" means an administrative appeal on the record following an
open record hearing on a project permit application when the appeal is on the record with no or
limited new evidence or information allowed to be submitted and only appeal argument allowed.
(2) "Director" means the Director of Community and Economic Development unless
another department or agency is in charge of the project permit in which case it refers to the chief
administrative officer of that department or agency.
Ordinance Amending Sections 4.02.030 and 4.02.100
Page 1
(3) "Open record hearing" means a hearing, conducted by a single hearing body or
officer that creates the record through testimony and submission of evidence and information.
An open record hearing may be held prior to a decision on a project permit to be known
as an "open record predecision hearing." An open record hearing may be held on an appeal, to be
known as an "open appeal hearing," if no open record predecision has been held on the project
permit.
(4) "Project permit" or "project permit application" means any land use or
environmental permit or license required from the City for a project action, including but not
limited to subdivisions, planned unit developments, conditional uses, shoreline substantial
development permits, permits or approvals required by critical area ordinances, site-specific
rezones authorized by a comprehensive plan or subarea plan, but excluding the adoption of
amendment of a comprehensive plan, subarea plan, or development regulations except as
otherwise specifically included in this subsection.
(5) "Public meeting" means an informal meeting, hearing, workshop, or other public
gathering of people to obtain continents from the public or other agencies on a proposed project
permit prior to a decision. A public meeting may include, but is not limited to, a design review of
architectural control board meeting, a special review district or community council meeting, or a
scoping meeting on a draft environmental impact statement. A public meeting does not include
an open record hearing. The proceedings at a public meeting may be recorded and a report or
recommendation may be included in the local government's project permit application file.
6 "Record" means the memorialization of testimony, evidence and other
conununication submitted or created during a hearing and obtained throu h unedited audio.
video or other lawful means of recordation. (Ord. 3151 Sec. 1, 1996).
Section 2. That Section 4.02.100 entitled 'Ten-nit Procedures" of the Pasco
Municipal Code shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
4.02.100 PERMIT PROCEDURES.
(1) All project permits and project permit applications, except zone changes, plats,
street vacations, and other legislative decisions, shall be processed and reviewed in the following
manner, upon receipt of a completed application:
(a) For an application requiring legislative action or which is illegal, the
application shall be denied or processed in accord with subsection (2).
(b) For applications which involve more than one permit, the City will prepare
a temporary schedule for review by all interested agencies, departments, and the
applicant, The schedule will be prepared during the application completion determination
in accord with Section 4.02.060.
Ordinance Arnending Sections 4.02.030 and 4.02.100
Page 2
(c) Depending upon the scope of the project, the City will schedule necessary
public meetings to coordinate the permit process and gather information following
appropriate notification as provided in 4.02.090.
(d) Unless otherwise required, no open record hearing will be held unless
there is a bona lidc objection to some portion of the permit or from some determination
made during the course of the permit processing. When required, only one open record
hearing will be held. The open record hearing will be before the officer or body having
jurisdiction over the matter in dispute or over the matter requiring the open record
hearing. If the matter disputed or for which an open record hearing is required falls within
the jurisdiction of more than one department or agency, a joint hearing will be held if
practical
(e) A decision or joint decision if possible, shall be issued and notice given
thereof, including the time for appeal and the person or body to whom the appeal must be
made. Unless another time is provided, an appeal must be filed within ten days of the
decision. The longest appeal period following a joint hearing controls if there are multiple
appeal periods.
(f) The body or bodies with appellant jurisdiction shall hold a joint closed
record appeal. An open record appeal may be held for matters for which no open record
hearing has previously been held. The decision of the person or bodies hearing the appeal
may be joint or separate. Every effort shall be made in the event of separate decisions to
ensure that they are issued simultaneously. Any review of the decision or decisions must
be made to the superior court within 21 days.
(g) In the event that no appellant body is designated for a matter, the matter
shall be heard by the Hearing Examiner.
(2) in a closed record appeal before the Pasco City Council:
(a) The record shall include an unedited video record of the proceedin&
(b) Each City Council member shall have reviewed the entire record by
transcript and/or video record.
(c) No City Council member shall be disqualified on the basis of appearance
of fairness from participating in the proceeding due to having reviewed a City broadcast
of the proceeding so long as that Council member has complied with the requirements of
subsection(b) above.
(23) If the decision on an application must be made by the Pasco City Council, the
application will normally be denied until legislative approval has been obtained. Except for
comprehensive plan amendments which may never be processed other than as part of the annual
review, an applicant may request combined processing in accord with subsection (1) of this
section.
Ordinance Amending Sections 4.02.030 and 4.02.100
Page 3
(-34) The actual costs of any hearing or appeal not otherwise required will be borne by
the person requesting the review or objecting to a decision. Security for the costs must be posted
prior to the setting or notice of hearing or appeal. The failure to post security is a waiver of any
objection.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days after its
approval, passage and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, and approved as
provided by law this day of . 2011.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST; APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debbie Clark, City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney
Ordinance Amending Sections 4.02.030 and 4.02.100
Page 4
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 6, 2011
TO: Gary Crutchfi y Mana c Workshop Mtg.: 4111111
Regular Mtg.: 4118111
FROM: Rick Terway, Director A&AS yfl�
SUBJECT: Parks, Recreation and Forestry Comprehensive Plan Update
I. REFERENCE(S):
1. Proposed Parks, Recreation and Forestry Plan Update (Council packets only; copy
available for public review in the Administrative & Community Services office,
the Pasco Library or on the city's webpage at http://vv pasco-
w Gov/c'tvpQuncilrcports)
2. Resolution
3, Memo to Planning Commission
4. Minutes from Planning Commission meeting dated January 20, 2011
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL/ STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
4111: Discussion
4118: MOTION: 1 move to approve Resolution No. 331 a- approving the Parks,
Recreation and Forestry Comprehensive Plan as recommended by
the Planning Commission.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
A) On August 2, 2010, Council approved an agreement with Studio Cascade to update
the city's Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. The plan is now complete.
B) The plain included input from a range of stakeholders, an inventory and analysis of
existing facilities and programs, and an assessment of anticipated community needs.
It provides suggested guidelines for levels of service and suggests several new parks
and recreation facilities in the future.
C) Plan is designed to meet the requirements of the Washington State Recreation and
Conservation Office (RCO), sponsor of a multitude of parks and recreation grant
programs.
D) On January 20, 2011, the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing and made a
recommendation for approval of the plan.
E) All corrections & omissions have been completed and plan is ready for adoption.
V. DISCUSSION:
A) The plan is very similar to the existing plan; however, it incorporates some emphasis
on new recreation programming, park sizing, and a need for a community park in the
Northwest section of the City.
B) The Urban Forestry- Management Plan developed in 2008 was also incorporated into
the plan. This will enable staff to manage uses in regards to trees on street ROW and
public lands. This also assists efforts to remain a Tree City USA recipient.
C) Staff recommends acceptance of the plan as recommended by the Planning
Commission,
8(b)
RESOLUTION NO. 3312
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING
THE COMPREHENSIVE PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY PLAN,
2010 UPDATE.
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Pasco benefit from the recreation programs and
park and recreation facilities that are provided by the City and other entities within the
community; and.
WHEREAS, the leisure and open space needs of our community can best be met through
a process that identifies needs and resources, establishes goals and policies and prioritizes
expenditures;
WHEREAS, the City has undertaken a planning process to guide its decisions with
respect to park and recreation facilities and recreation programming, and the process has been
conducted in conformance with the planning policies of the Washington State Recreation and
Conservation Office;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PASCO:
I. Accepts and adopts the City of Pasco Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Plan, 2010 Update; as a supplement to the City's Comprehensive Plan;
2, Authorizes and directs the submission of said plan to the Washington State
Recreation and Conservation Office; and
3. Directs staff to guide maintenance and development of facilities as well as recreation
planning activities in conformance with the plan;
4. The draft Tree Ordinance contained in Appendix "A" shall have no legal effect prior
to formal enactment by City Council.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this l 8th day of April, 2011.
Matt Watkins
Mayor
AVrEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debra L. Clark Leland B. Kerr
City Clerk City Attorney
Administrative & Community Service Department
January 20, 2411
Memorandum
To: Planning Commission Members
From: Rick Terway, Director A&CS
Subject: Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan
Once again, it is time to update the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. The plan was last
updated in 2005. The following is a brief overview of the plan:
Purpose of plan
The purpose of the comprehensive parks and recreation plan is to help the City of Pasco invest in its
parks and recreation system wisely, providing new facilities and designing its range of programs to meet
the community's needs over time. The planning process and plan structure are also designed to meet
the requirements of Washington State's Recreation and Conservation Office, sponsor of a multitude of
parks and recreation grant programs. By having a plan that is no more than six years old and by
following RCO's process and content requirements, Pasco remains eligible to compete for and receive
RCO grant funds.
This current draft plan updates the one adopted in 2005. That earlier plan is arranged slightly different
than this one, primarily because it was also designed to keep the City eligible for Urban Park and
Recreation Recovery(UPARR) grants. That program has since been abandoned by the federal
government, so this current plan is designed completely around RCO guidelines,
The City of Pasco hired Studio Cascade last summer to update the plan and produce a draft by yea is
end. The process since its beginning included a range of parks and recreation stakeholders, an inventory
and analysis of existing facilities and programs, an assessment of anticipated community demand and a
comprehensive update of the 2005 plan. The City also developed and administered a parks and
recreation questionnaire, seeking community comment on Pasco's parks facilities and recreation
programs.
Pasco's Parks and Recreation Advisory Council also participated in the process, meeting first in August to
review and adjust the community's parks and recreation vision and then again in December to review
the draft plan and suggest revisions prior to production of the final draft.
Survey
The questionnaire distributed as part of this process was not intended to provide a statistically valid
picture of the community's parks and recreation needs, desires and demand. Even so,it produced some
interesting results.
The City distributed the questionnaire by snail to a randomized selection of its residential utility
customers. in all, the City mailed more than 1400 questionnaires. Fifty were returned,demonstrating a
3.5%return rate.
In reviewing all responses, it is clear that the results reflect the respondent age distribution. More than
one-half of the questionnaire's returned were from individuals older than 45. Preferences for facilities
and programs tended toward the senior center, the baseball stadium and walking and trail facilities.
When the responses are disaggregated by respondent age, however,the results get more interesting.
The different age groups appear to prefer different types of facilities. But the popularity of some
facilities transcend age differences. Memorial Park, Chiawana Park and the baseball stadium were
identified by all age groups as favorite facilities. Older respondents also identified Cable Bridge Park,the
Senior Center and the MILK Center as important places.
When asked which types of facilities they would most agree to fund through additional tax, respondents
identified an aquatic center across all age groups. Younger respondents would also choose to fund
improvements to existing or the development of new sports facilities, while older respondents would
also choose to fund hiking and walking trails.
The questionnaire asked respondents to identify if they lived east or west of Highway 395. Responses
were generally similar between the two groups, but those east of 395 tended to learn about Pasco's
recreation programs through word of mouth more than did residents west of 395.
Plan update
This plan update makes some policy changes that will impact how the City goes about its parks and
recreation planning. The plan proposes changing the minimum neighborhood park size from five acres
to something that can be as small as 2.5 acres, provided it is well designed and establishes a unique
neighborhood identity while providing usable recreation space. Another policy shift indicates that the
City's recreation programs may operate at a profit, particularly if the programs are popular and offering
services at market prices. The plan's policies also are strengthened to ensure that recreation programs
are located and scheduled to meet the community's ability to access them. While the aggregate level of
programming may appear adequate to serve community need, potential participants may be excluded
because the programs are too distant or are scheduled at inappropriate times.
The updated plan provides suggested guidelines for levels of service. Where the previous plan asserted
that these level of service indicators were "standards," this plan terms them as"guidelines,"
acknowledging that measurements for particular types of facilities, at a facilities to population ratio,
may not always be appropriate. Community demand patterns change over time. The guidelines
included in this plan draft, however,will be the subject of future study. These are now intended as
statements of scale, but they will most likely need to be adjusted as the City reviews and modifies its
park impact fee ordinance. Trends shaping the adopted levels of service when they were created in the
late 1990's have changed, and the park impact fee ordinance--and the levels of service guidelines—will
need to be revised, as well.
The plan suggests that the City prioritize several new parks and recreation facilities, consistent with the
results of the questionnaire, changes in community demographics and the need to provide another
community park, New soccer fields are essential. Population growth to the west and north make it
imperative that a new community park be constructed there,and the community desires increased river
access, At least these three facilities needs will take priority over the coming years, and the plan's
implementation chapter includes them in the proposed capital improvements list.
Facilities Inventory
The plan includes an inventory of each park facility, noting what opportunities are available at each site.
Each facility inventory also includes some suggested improvements to each location. The suggested
improvements are not prioritized and are only to be used as a guide, with the understanding that the
needs of each facility may change over time.
Urban Forestry
Incorporated in this plan is a section on the management of our urban forest. This consists of a
management plan done in 2008. The plan suggests strategies for development of a management plan,
pruning cycle, funding, etc. Since the City of Pasco has achieved the status of"Tree City USA" it is
essential to have this as part of the overall comprehensive plan. The Forestry Management Report is
included as an appendix to the plan.
What's Next
The City Council will consider the parks and recreation plan in January, taking action based on
recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council and Planning Commission. Once the
plan is adopted, Pasco will remain eligible for grants through RCO.
Findings of Fact
1. The City of Pasco has undertaken Parks and Recreation Planning for over 30 years.
2. The Parks and Recreation Plan is used as a guide for decision related to the park and
recreation system within the City.
3. To be eligible for Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office funding the City
must update the Park and Recreation Plan at least every 6 years.
4. Plan was last updated in 2005.
5. Pasco's population has increased by more than 37 percent since the adoption of the
2005 Parks and Recreation Plan.
6. As the result of increased population there is an increased need for park and recreation
facilities within the City.
7. The proposed plan update was developed with public input from a range of parks and
recreation stakeholders within the community.
IRECQM L1 NRATIOfj
MOTION for Findings of Fact: I move to adopt the findings of fact as contained in the Staff
memo for the 2010 Parks and Recreation Plan, dated.January 20, 2011.
MOTION for Recommendation: I move based on the findings of fact, the Planning
Commission recommend the City Council adopt the proposed 2010 Parks and Recreation
and Forestry Plan.
Planning Commission Minutes
1/20/2011
B. Comprehensive Plan Parks. Recreation and Forestry Compre-
Update hensive Plan Update (MF# INFO 10-101
Vice Chairwoman Kempf read the master file number and asked for comments
from staff.
Rick Terway, Administrative & Community Services Director was present to
review the proposed Park Plan Update. Mr. Terway explained the Parks,
Recreation and Forestry Plan provides guidance for future park development
and reflects the wishes of residents for future park development and recreation
programming. Additionally, WA State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO)
require communities to update to their plan every six years to be eligible for
grant funding. Mr. Terway stated the plan has not changed a great deal and
then reviewed areas that have been revised. An Urban Forestry component has
been included. The forestry component including a management plan was
developed in 2008. The plan also places additional emphasis on arts and
crafts to provide a broader spectrum of activities for residents to participate in.
Mr. Terway briefly discussed parks needs and the desire of residents for a
community park in the northwest portion of the city.
The plan was updated with the assistance of a consultant, the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Board and input from the community through a
community survey. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held several
meetings to discuss and review the updated plan.
Vice-Chairwoman Kempf opened the public hearing, after three calls and no
response the hearing was closed.
Commissioner Greenaway moved, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to
adopt the findings of fact as contained in the staff memo for the 2010 Parks,
Recreation and Forestry Plan, dated January 20, 2011. The motion passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Gemig moved, seconded by Commissioner Lukins, based on the
findings of fact, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council adopt
the proposed 2010 Parks, Recreation and Forestry Plan. The motion passed
unanimously.
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council April 13, 2011
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TO: Gary Crutch f anager Regular Mtg.: 4118/11
Rick White;
Community & E omic Development Director t
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FROM: David I. McDonald, City Planner
SUBJECT; STREET VACATION (MF# VAC 2011-004) The south five feet of Hillsboro
Street east of Commercial Avenue
1. REFERENCES):
1. Vicinity Map
2. Proposed Resolution
I1. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
4118: MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. , setting 7:00
p.m., Monday, May 16, 2011, as the time and date to conduct a
public hearing to consider vacating a portion of Hillsboro
Street.
111. FISCAL IMPACT:
NONE
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
A. Staff recently processed an application for site work and fencing on a property at
the southwest corner of Hillsboro Street and King Avenue. During the review
process it was discovered that the street improvements in Hillsboro were not
centered in the right-of-way. In a typical 80-foot right-of-way the road
improvements will occupy about 40 feet. The remaining unimproved areas are
divided equally with 20 feet on either side of the roadway. In the Hillsboro case it
appears only 3 feet of excess right-of-way exists on the north side of the street and
37 feet on the south side of the street, Adjoining property owners are responsible
for landscaping and maintaining the undeveloped portion of the right-of-way. To
lessen the burden on the property owners along the south side of Hillsboro, staff is
recommending Council vacate some of the excess right-of-way. Due to the
location of existing fencing in proximity with a public water line only the
southern five feet of Hillsboro can be vacated.
B. Street vacations can be initiated by property owner petition or by a resolution of
the City Council. In this case, staff is recommending Council initiate the proposed
vacation.
C. The earliest regular City Council meeting available for a public hearing which
provides the statutory 20-day hearing notice, is May 16, 2011.
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Vicinity Item: Street Vacation - Portion of Hillsbo Map
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Reference 2 Proposed Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION° FIXING THE TIME AND DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER THF, VACATION OF A PORTION OF HILLSBORO STREET.
WHEREAS, from time to time in response to petitions or in cases where it serves the
general interest of the City, the City Council may vacate rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, R.C.W. 35.79 requires public hearings on vacations to be fixed by
Resolution; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO:
That a public hearing to consider vacating the south five feet of Hillsboro Street east of
the east line of Commercial Avenue, will be held before the City Council of the City of Pasco in
the Council Chambers at 525 N. Third Avenue, Pasco, IATashington, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., on
May 16, 2011. That the City Clerk of the City of Pasco give notice of said public hearing as
required by law.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Pasco this 1$t`day of April,2011.
Matt Watkins
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debra L. Clark, CMC Leland B. Kerr
City Clerk City Attorney
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File #: VAC 2011 -004
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