HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.09.09 Council Workshop PacketAGENDA
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
Workshop Meeting 7:00 p.m. September 9, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL:
(a) Pledge of Allegiance.
3. VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS:
4. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
(a) Housing Authority of the City of Pasco and Franklin County. (NO WRITTEN MATERIAL
ON AGENDA) Presented by Andy Anderson, Housing Authority Executive Director.
(b) Waiver of Sewer Utility Service Requirement (MF #USW2013 -009):
1. Agenda Report from Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director dated
September 3, 2013.
2. Vicinity Map.
3. Proposed Utility Service Waiver Agreement.
(c) Code Amendment (MF #CA2013 -002) Park Fees:
1. Agenda Report from Dave McDonald, City Planner dated September 4, 2013.
2. Proposed Ordinance.
3. Map Illustrating Neighborhood Park Boundaries and Developer Cost Comparison.
4. Summary of Fees.
(d) Pasco Municipal Code Violations of Auto Repair Businesses:
1. Agenda Report from Rick White, Community & Economic Development Director dated
September 3, 2013.
2. Action Plan.
3. Proposed Ordinance.
4. Referenced Sections of the Pasco Municipal Code.
(e) Prohibiting Soliciting of Vehicle Occupants on Public Roadways:
1. Agenda Report from Bob Metzger, Chief of Police dated September 6, 2013.
2. Proposed Ordinance.
(f) Pasco Municipal Code Title 15 Telecommunications Amendments:
1. Agenda Report from Stan Strebel, Deputy City Manager dated September 3, 2013.
2. Proposed Ordinance, Title 15 Telecommunications.
3. Proposed Resolution Cable TV Customer Service Standards.
Note: attachments are in Council packets only; copies available for public review in the City
Manager's office, the Pasco Library and on the City's webpage at www.pasco-
wa.gov/citycouncilreports.
(g) Reappointment to Regional Public Facilities District Board of Directors:
1. Agenda Report from Gary Crutchfield, City Manager dated September 4, 2013.
(h) Potential State Transportation Revenue Package. (NO WRITTEN MATERIAL ON
AGENDA) Presented by Briahna Taylor, Gordon Thomas Honeywell Consulting.
5. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
(a)
(b)
(c)
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
(a) Real Estate Acquisition and Lease
(b)
(c)
7. ADJOURNMENT
Workshop Meeting 2 September 9, 2013
1. 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 10, BF Health Department — Continuum of Care Task Force.
(COUNCILMEMBER AL YENNED
2. 7:00 a.m., Thursday, September 12 — BFCG Tri-Mats Policy Advisory Committee Meeting.
(COUNCILMEMBER BOB HOFFMANN, Rep.; REBECCA FRANCIK, Alt.)
3. 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12 — Ben - Franklin Transit Board Meeting. (MAYOR MATT
WATKINS, Rep.; MIKE GARRISON, Alt.)
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council
TO: Gary Crutchfi anager
FROM: Rick White,
Community & Economic Development Director
September 3, 2013
Workshop Mtg.: 9/09/2013
Regular Mtg.: 9/16/2013
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SUBJECT: Waiver of Sewer Utility Service Requirement (MF# USW 2013 -009)
I. REFERENCE(s):
1. Vicinity Map
2. Proposed Utility Service Waiver Agreement
H. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL /STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
9/9: DISCUSSION
9/16: MOTION: I move to conditionally approve the sewer utility service waiver at
6405 Maverick Court.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
None
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
A. In August, 2013 the applicant applied for a utility service waiver to install a septic
system for new construction of single family dwelling at 6405 Maverick Court.
PMC 16.06 requires connection to the utility system when a building permit is
issued unless such requirement is waived by action of City Council.
B. Utility waivers are granted/denied by City Council in accord with the
requirements of PMC 16.06.050. This section of the PMC requires that City
Council base their decision on the following criteria:
• Special circumstances applicable to the property in question or the
intended use that do not generally apply to either properties or classes of
uses in the same vicinity or zoning classification.
• A waiver is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial
property right or use possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and
same zoning classification, which because of special circumstances is
denied to the property in question.
• The granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public welfare or
egregious to other property improvements in such vicinity and zoning
classification, which the subject property is located.
• The granting of a waiver will not conflict with the general intent of this
chapter.
C. The above criteria contained in PMC 16.06.050 is established to measure unusual
or unique circumstances peculiar to a certain property that would justify waiver of
a requirement for utility connections similar to the way a land use variance would
be evaluated.
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D. The recent annexation of Riverview Area #2 poses a different set of circumstances
where most developed and undeveloped properties share a common condition —
unavailability of sewer service.
V. DISCUSSION:
A. Presently, there is no sewer service provided near the property. The existing
closest sewer line is approximately 3,500 feet from the applicant's property and it
is not cost effective for a private party or the City to provide for the extension of
such line. In addition, the Sewer Master Plan shows this area is served by lift
stations expected to be provided approximately in the year 2025. While the date
could change depending on the rate of development, it is accurate to state that
sewer infrastructure is not in place now or in the near future for extension to the
properties in question.
B. The applicant's property is similar and in some respects identical to much of the
surrounding residential development. All of the single family homes in this
vicinity have been developed with septic systems on relatively large lots. A local
improvement district to extend sewer to this part of Pasco is not likely due do the
existing development pattern in the area.
C. Standards for septic systems are administered through the Benton Franklin Health
Department and will apply to the installation of septic systems on this property. It
is not expected that the waiver will be detrimental to public health or welfare in
this vicinity.
D. The granting of a waiver will not conflict with the intent of Chapter 16.06 of the
PMC. The significant costs associated with sewer line extension, the timeframe
expected for the provision of infrastructure to allow the area to be served by city
sewer, and the unlikelihood of a local improvement district leads staff to
recommend that a sewer connection waiver be granted for the property.
Vicinity Item: Utility Sewer Waiver
Applicant: Olin Homes x
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UTILITY SERVICE WAIVER AGREEMENT
(CHAPTER 16.06 PMC)
1) The undersigned is the owner of the real property situated in Franklin County, Washington
addressed as 6405 Maverick Court and described as:
Tax Parcel #: 118 -591 -090
Legal: Lot 1, Columbia Flats, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume
D of Plats Page 338, records of Franklin County, Washington
2) The undersigned has made application for waiver of the utility service requirements of Chapter
16.06 PMC and the Pasco City Council has by motion approved said waiver based on the
following Findings:
a) Presently, there is no sewer service provided near the property. The existing closest sewer
line is approximately 3,500 feet from the applicant's property and it is not cost effective for a
private party or the City to provide for the extension of such line. In addition, the Sewer
Master Plan shows this area is served by lift stations expected to be provided approximately
in the year 2025. While the date could change depending on the rate of development, it is
accurate to state that sewer infrastructure is not in place now or in the near future for
extension to the properties in question;
b) The applicant's property is similar and in some respects identical to much of the surrounding
residential development. All of the single family homes in this vicinity have been developed
with septic systems on relatively large lots. A local improvement district to extend sewer to
this part of Pasco is not likely at this time due do the existing development pattern and
conditions in the area;
c) Standards for septic systems are administered through the Benton Franklin Health
Department and will apply to the installation of septic systems on this property. It is not
expected that the waiver will be detrimental to public health or welfare in this vicinity;
d) The granting of a waiver will not conflict with the intent of Chapter 16.06 of the PMC. The
significant costs associated with sewer line extension, the timeframe expected for the
provision of infrastructure to allow the area to be served by city sewer, and the unlikelihood
of a local improvement district in the near future support the granting of a waiver for
connection to the city sewer system for the property.
3) The waiver is conditioned upon the undersigned making the following agreements and
acknowledgments with the City, which the undersigned does hereby freely and voluntarily
make:
a) The undersigned agrees to provide the City of Pasco with all necessary Health District
approvals for the use of a septic tank system at the above referenced property;
b) The undersigned acknowledges that the granting of a sewer utility waiver does not exempt
him/her from any obligation that results from the formation of a Local Improvement District
to provide sanitary sewer to the undersigned's property;
c) The undersigned shall pay an equitable share of any private sewer utility extensions abutting
the undersigned's property;
d) The above covenants to the City shall run with the land and be binding on the owner, on the
undersigned, his /her heirs, devisees, successors and assigns and all owners now or hereafter
of the land above described, or of any of said land described above;
e) A violation of any of the above covenants may be enjoined and the same enforced at the suit
of the City.
This utility waiver and agreement has been approved by the Pasco City Council on day of
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CITY OF PASCO:
Gary Crutchfield, City Manager
PROPERTY OWNER(S):
Signature of Legal Property Owner(s)
Signature of Legal Property Owner(s)
UTILITY SERVICE WAIVER AGREEMENT (MF# USW2013 -009) — PAGE 2
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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County of Franklin
On this day personally appeared before me Gary Crutchfield, to be known to be the
individual(s) described in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged
that they signed the same as their free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein
mentioned.
GIVEN under my hand and official seal this day of 20—.
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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County of Franklin
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington
Residing at:
My Commissioner Expires:
On this day personally appeared before me to be
known to be the individual(s) described in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument,
and acknowledged that they signed the same as their free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and
purposes therein mentioned.
GIVEN under my hand and official seal this day of 20—,
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington
Residing at:
My Commissioner Expires:
UTILITY SERVICE WAIVER AGREEMENT (MF# USW2013 -009) - PAGE 3
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council
TO: Gary Crutchfie Manager
Rick White,
Community & conomic Development Director �V v
FROM: David I. McDonald, City Planner
SUBJECT: Code Amendment (MF # CA2013 -002) Park Fees
I. REFERENCES
September 4, 2013
Workshop Mtg.: 9/9/13
1. Proposed Ordinance
2. Map Illustrating Neighborhood Park Boundaries and Developer Cost Comparison
3. Summary of Fees
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
9/9: Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
NONE
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
A. In March of this year the Planning Commission held a workshop to discuss the current park fees that
apply to all new residential construction. During the course of the workshop the Community and
Administrative Services Director presented information on how the current park fee has not kept up
with development costs for new park construction.
B. At their regular July 18, 2013 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council
amend the park development fees.
C. The City Council considered the Planning Commission proposal at the August 26"' workshop. As a
result of discussion at the workshop staff was to provide additional clarification on the proposed fee
structure.
V. DISCUSSION:
A. The park development fee was first established in the early 1980's. The original $200 fee was
replaced in 1997 with a $450 fee that increased annually at a rate of 3.25 percent. The fee is
currently $709 per dwelling unit payable at the time a building permit is issued.
B. After considering the full cost of developing a five acre neighborhood park including the purchase
of land and development of infrastructure Planning Commission recommended the base park fee be
set at $1,500 per dwelling unit with steep discounts for developments that provide land and
infrastructure for parks.
C. The Planning Commission recommendation included all acquisition and development costs for a
neighborhood park including the construction of on -site restroom facilities. Neighborhood parks
typically do not have site built restroom facilities. By eliminating the cost of site built restrooms the
base fee can be adjusted downward to $1,300 per dwelling unit.
D. The Planning Commission recommendation also included a substantial reduction in the park fee if a
developer dedicated a park site with all infrastructure improvements (streets, curb, sidewalks etc.).
Under current costs the in -kind dedication of park land represents 58% of the total cost of
developing a park. Rather than reducing the cash contribution for the park fee by only 50 %, as
recommended by the Planning Commission, the cash portion of the fee could be lower by 58%
resulting in a cash contribution of $546 (42% of park costs).
E. Staff is recommending the community park portion of the fee remain at 10% as currently provided
in the municipal code. A developer that provides a fully developed park site with a subdivision
would be required to pay a $130 community park fee per dwelling.
F. The map illustrating neighborhood park boundaries in Reference 2 shows a real situation where a
developer has contributed park land (with adjoining infrastructure) to the benefit of his subdivision
and adjoining subdivisions. The Developer Cost Comparison also shown in Reference 2 highlights
the various fee options that would be available to developers.
G. Following Council review and discussion staff will prepare a final ordinance for adoption
4(c)
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING AND AMENDING PMC TITLE 25 AND PMC
26 DEALING WITH PARK FEES, ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 3.133 -1 DEALING
WITH PARK FEES, AMENDING PMC CHAPTER 3.07 REGARDING PARK IMPACT FEES
AND AMENDING SECTIONS 3.29.010 REGARDING THE PARK FUND.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco is required by State Law to determine that adequate
provisions are made for parks and playgrounds within each subdivision, shot plat and other
divisions of property used for residential purposes; and,
WHEREAS, without ensuring the adequacy of parks and playgrounds for new residential
development the City is prohibited from approving new subdivisions; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has fulfilled the State requirement for ensuring parks and
playgrounds are provided with new residential development by the imposition of a park fee to
cover the proportionate cost of park development attributed to new development; and,
WHEREAS, the current park fee was established in 1997 with an annual 3.25 percent
escalator; and,
WHEREAS, the Community and Administrative Service Department has determined
through a cost analysis that the current park fee has not kept pace with park development costs;
and,
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2013 the Planning Commission held a public workshop to
review the costs of park construction. Information about said workshop was made available to
the public through the City's web site ; and,
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2013 the Planning Commission held a public hearing to
consider amending the park fee. Notice of said hearing being provided in the Tri-City Herald
and through the City's web site; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that to further the purposes of maintaining
a quality community and meeting the park and recreation needs of Pasco residents, it is necessary
to amend PMC Title 25, Title 26 and Title 3; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That PMC Chapter 25.80 entitled "Park Fund Fees" be and the same is
hereby repealed in its entirety:
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Section 2. That PMC Chapter 26.12 entitled "Dedications for Parks and
Playgrounds" be and the same is hereby repealed in its entirety:
Section 3. That PMC Title 3 be and the same is hereby amended to include a new
Chapter 3.133 -1 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 3.133 -1 PARK IMPACT FEES
3.133 -1.010 PURPOSE .................................................. ............................... 2
3.133 -1.020 FINDINGS .............................................................................. ..............................2
3.133 -1.030 IMPOSITION OF PARK IMPACT FEE .......................... ............................... 2
3.133 -1.040 APPLICABILITY ................................................................ ............................... 2
3.133 -1.050 EXEMPTIONS ..................................................................... ............................... 3
3.133 -1.060 DEFINITIONS ....................................................................... ..............................3
3.133 -1.070 IMPACT FEE REDUCTION .............................................. ............................... 4
3.133 -1.010 PURPOSE. The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure new residential
development contributes a proportionate share to the capital costs necessary to provide parks,
recreational open space and related amenities for residents of the City of Pasco. It is further the
intent of this chapter to assist in the implementation of the City's Park, Recreation and Forestry
Plan and Capital Facilities Plan.
3.133 -1.020 FINDINGS. The City Council finds and determines that residential
development within the city will create additional demand and need for parks, recreation and
open space within the city. The City Council further finds the city does not have sufficient
resources to meet anticipated park and recreation needs created by new residential growth and
that said growth should pay a proportionate share of the costs of park, recreation and open space
facilities needed to serve new growth. It is the intent that the provisions of this Chapter shall be
liberally construed to effectively carry out the purposes of the Council in establishing this impact
fee.
3.133 -1.030 IMPOSITION OF PARK IMPACT FEE. A park impact fee as provided
in PMC 3.07.240 is hereby imposed for the City of Pasco and is required for all new residential
development. The park impact fee must be paid prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Compliance with the provisions of this chapter is required prior to the issuance of a
building/development permit authorizing construction of a residential park (mobile home park)
in accordance with Title 19 and Chapter 25.40 (RP Zone). The total impact fee shall be based on
the number of mobile home spaces to be authorized under the permit.
3.133 -1.040 APPLICABILITY. The park impact fee as provided in PMC 3.07.240
applies to all new residential development within the City of Pasco regardless of geographic
location.
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3.133 -1.050 EXEMPTIONS. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the
following:
(1) Rebuilding of lawfully established dwelling unit(s) destroyed or damaged by fire,
flood, explosion, act of nature, or other accident or catastrophe; provided, that such rebuilding
takes places within one (1) year after destruction and provided no additional dwelling units are
created;
(2) Alteration, expansion, reconstruction, remodeling, or rebuilding of existing single -
family dwellings, multifamily dwelling units, factory assembled dwellings and mobile homes;
provided, no additional dwelling units are created;
(3) Condominium projects in which existing dwelling units are converted into
condominium ownership and where no new dwelling units are created.
(4) Construction of residential accessory structures.
(5) Installation of individual mobile homes or recreational vehicles within a
residential park.
3.133 -1.060 DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall have the
indicated meanings:
DEDICATED PARK LAND means a 5 acre parcel dedicated to the city with approval of
a final plat and containing the adjoining infrastructure improvements.
FULLY DEVELOPED NEIGHBORHOOD PARK means dedicated park land that is
developed with lawn, an irrigation system, pathways, trees, playground equipment, ball courts
and sun shelters according to a plan approved by the city prior to construction.
INFRASTRUCTURE means curb, gutter, sidewalks, handicap ramps, street lights, fire
hydrants, storm drainage facilities, road base, road pavement to the center line of the street, street
signs, provisions for electrical power, one water stub and one sewer stub, site rough grading and
hydro seeding for dust control.
NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT means the construction or placement of single -
family site built dwellings, factory assembled dwellings including mobile homes and multi-
family dwellings within the City of Pasco. Included within this definition are the terms
residential subdivision, apartment complex and residential park.
OPEN RECREATION AREA means areas of land, at least improved with. lawn and
irrigation, intended and designed for unorganized, passive or active recreation and may include
minor recreation improvements such as children's playground equipment and children's wading
pool, provided such minor improvements do not occupy more than half (1/2) of the total open
recreation area. Open recreation areas must equal at least 100 square feet of area for each
dwelling unit within the development. Open recreation area shall not include parking lots,
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driveways and other automobile - oriented areas or recreation improvement areas and swimming
pools as defined herein below.
PARK IMPACT FEE means a payment of a fee imposed upon new residential
development as a condition of development approval to pay for a proportionate share of the costs
to provide park and recreational facilities needed to serve new growth and development. The
park impact fee does not include building permits or permit application fees or any other fee
required of new development.
PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY PLAN means the Park, Recreation and
Forestry Plan adopted by the City Council for the City of Pasco and used as a planning document
that provides policies and guidance on developing citywide park and recreation facilities.
RECREATION IMPROVEMENT AREA means an area developed with recreation
facilities such as, but not limited to, basketball, tennis and similar playing courts, saunas, hot
tubs, recreation buildings and similar improvements. Recreation improvements shall not include
parking lots, driveway and other automobile - oriented areas, habitable buildings, swimming
pools, or minor recreation improvements.
SWIMMING POOLS. Means a pool for swimming which contains at least five hundred
(500) square feet of water surface area and is at least four (4) feet in depth at the deepest point.
3.133 -1.070 IMPACT FEE REDUCTION. The base impact fee per dwelling unit may
be reduced per the following:
(1) Open Recreation Area. For new residential developments that provide one or
more open recreation areas the base fee will reduced at the rate of one percent (1 %) for each ten
(10) square feet of open recreation area per unit (as determined by dividing the total square feet
of open recreation area by the total number of dwelling units), not to exceed thirty percent
(30 %).
(2) Recreation Improvement Area. For new residential developments that provide
recreation improvement areas the base fee will be reduced at the rate of one percent (1 %) for
each ten (10) square feet of recreation improvement area per unit (as determined by dividing the
total square feet of recreation improvement area by the total number of dwelling units), not to
exceed thirty percent (30 %).
(3) Swimming Pools. For new residential developments that provide one or more
swimming pools the base fee shall be reduced at the rate of one -half percent (1/2 %) for each
square foot of water surface area per unit (as determined by dividing the total square feet of
water surface area by the total number of dwelling units), not to exceed fifteen percent (15 %).
(4) Dedication of Park Land. New residential developments that provide dedicated
park land as a part of the platting process shall have the base fee reduced by fifty -eight percent
(58 %).
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(5) Dedication of a Fully Developed Neighborhood Park. New residential
developments that dedicate a fully developed neighborhood park shall have the neighborhood
park portion of the impact fee waived.
(6) Residential subdivisions with privately maintained and operated recreation
facilities must contain final plat conditions ensuring the perpetual maintenance of the recreation
facilities.
Section 4. That PMC Chapter 3.07 be and the same is hereby amended to include a
new Section 3.07.240 to read as follows:
3.07.230 PARK IMPACT FEES
Base Fee /Charge Reference
A) Single - Family Dwelling $1,300.00 3.133 -1.030
B) Multi - Family Dwelling $1,300.00 3.133 -1.030
C) All other dwelling units $1,300.00 3.133 -1.030
The base fee established herein shall increase by 3.25 percent on January 1 of each year without
notice.
Section 5. That PMC Chapter 3.29.010 be and the same is hereby amended to read as
follows:
3.29.010 ESTABLISHED. There is established a fund to be called the 'Park Fund." All
moneys derived from the fees collected pursuant to Chapters 25.90 and 26.20 3.133 -1 shall be
deposited in and disbursed from this fund only. All interest earned that is attributable to moneys
in the fund shall be deposited in and credited to the fund.
Section 6. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after passage and
publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, at its regular meeting of
, 2013.
Matt Watkins
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debra L. Clark
City Clerk
Leland B. Kerr
City Attorney
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SUMMARY OF FEES
PERMIT /IMPACT FEE
$175,000 $275,000
HOME HOME
$1,470 BUILDING PERMIT $2,029
$709 TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE $709
PARK IMPACT FEE
$130 MINIMUM $130
$1,300 MAXIMUM $1,300
$4,700 SCHOOL IMPACT FEE $4,700
$7,009 - $8,179 TOTAL $7,568- $8,738
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council September 3, 2013
TO: Gary Crutchfi 1 , ' Manager Workshop Mtg.: 9/9/13
FROM: Rick White,
Community & Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Violations of Auto Repair Businesses
I. REFERENCE(S):
1. Action Plan
2. Proposed Ordinance
3. Referenced Sections of the Pasco Municipal Code
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
9/9: DISCUSSION
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
A. One of the issues of Council concern noted during the biennial retreat in 2012 was the
outdoor occurrence of major auto repair and dismantling — particularly, but not always, in
former service stations that have been converted to full time repair shops.
B. Council Resolution 3441, approved in November of 2012, tasked the Planning Commission
to develop an action plan for a solution.
C. A study committee of Planning Commissioners, staff and two representatives of the
automobile repair industry was formed and reviewed and prepared material relative to the
issue. An inventory of automobile repair operations and existing codes was conducted and
the Planning Commission formulated an action plan for Council consideration.
D. City Council accepted the Planning Commission's Action Plan for addressing the issue at the
May 20, 2013 Council Meeting. The Action Plan recommended that:
• The C -1 Zoning District contain a provision for "minor" automobile repair as this
zoning district currently prohibits all outdoor automobile repair work;
• Definitions be added in the Zoning Code to include "Minor Automobile Repair" and
"Automobile Repair Facilities" as these definitions are needed to implement any
revision to the permitted uses within the C -1 Zoning District;
• The C -1 Zoning District contain a maximum number of vehicles that can be on the
site both under repair and awaiting owner pick -up and a prohibition of using C -1
sites for automobile storage; and
• The C -3 and I -1 Zoning Districts be amended to include screening standards to
regulate inoperative vehicle and vehicle parts storage.
E. The Planning Commission has completed their consideration of the legislative changes
needed to fulfill the Action Plan and recommends that the proposed ordinance be adopted to
provide policy on this issue.
V. DISCUSSION:
A. The proposed ordinance establishes a terminal date of September 1, 2013 for outdoor auto
repair operations in C -1 Zones to use the provisions for outdoor repairs. This precludes
additional outdoor auto repair operations in the C -1 Zoning District but makes a provision
for those already in existence.
B. In addition to the bulleted items above, the Action Plan recommends that a grace period of
60 days be established once formal code revisions are in effect to allow noncompliant
operations to voluntarily comply.
C. Enforcement action through Title 9 of the PMC is contained within the Action Plan as the
last step in the process. Enforcement action could include voluntary compliance through a
"Voluntary Correction Agreement" or mandated compliance through actions of the Code
Enforcement Board.
D. Staff would benefit from Council discussion and direction on this issue.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7;;4-1 k
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO ACCEPTING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION ACTION PLAN FOR RESOLVING ISSUES INVOLVING AUTOMOBILE
REPAIR OPERATIONS AND DIRECTING THE COMMISSION TO PREPARE THE
NECESSARY CODE AMENDMENTS.
WHEREAS, automobile repair operations are permitted in various degrees in the C -I (Retail Business), C-
3 (General Business) and Industrial Zoning Districts; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Municipal Code contains both zone- specific and general regulations governing the
conduct of automobile repair that have been inconsistently enforced over the course of time; and
WHEREAS, automobile repair in many locations and sites has evolved to include operations that are in
conflict with applicable regulations of the Pasco Municipal Code including the use of the public right of way for
storage and parking repair business vehicles, outdoor repair operations, outdoor dismantling of vehicles, parts
salvaging and automobile hulk storage in public view and depositing oil, grease and similar substances on City
Streets; and
WHEREAS, such operations occurring in violation of the Pasco Municipal Code have an adverse effect on
the health and safety of nearby businesses and residents, discourage private investment in commercial and industrial
areas and present a negative perception of the City as a whole to the general public; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco City Council has directed the Planning Commission to develop an action plan for
resolving code conflicts and preparing code revisions and options for enforcement regarding auto repair operations;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has created a committee of Planning Commissioners and business
operators to prepare the proposed action plan; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission has notified affected business operators and land owners involved
in automobile repair operations of the task directed by the City Council and of the various meetings and preliminary
strategies of the Commission on this matter; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission has prepared and recommended that the Action Plan attached as
Exhibit "A" be used to prepare code amendments to resolve issues related to automobile repair in commercial and
industrial zoning districts; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON DOES RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council accepts the Action Plan of the Planning Commission dated April 25, 2013
and attached as Exhibit "A" and directs the Planning Commission to prepare the necessary code amendments to
implement the Action Plan for Council consideration.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington at its regular meeting on the 20 "' day of
May, 2013.
Matt Watkins,
Ma-';or
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Debra Q ark, Cit Clerk
Appr =as rm:
Leland B. Kerr, Attorney
EXHIBIT "A"
RESOLUTION NO. Zp/ —OI
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDING AN ACTION PLAN FOR RESOLVING
ISSUES INVOLVING AUTOMOBILE REPAIR OPERATIONS AND
VIOLATIONS OF THE PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE.
WHEREAS, automobile repair operations are permitted in various degrees in the C -1
(Retail Business), C -3 (General Business) and Industrial Zoning Districts; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Municipal Code contains both zone - specific and general
regulations governing the conduct of automobile repair that have been inconsistently enforced
over the course of time; and
WHEREAS, automobile repair in many locations and sites has evolved to include
operations that are in conflict with applicable regulations of the Pasco Municipal Code including
the use of the public right of way for storage and parking repair business vehicles, outdoor repair
operations, outdoor dismantling of vehicles, parts salvaging and automobile hulk storage in
public view and depositing oil, grease and similar substances on City Streets; and
WHEREAS, such operations occurring in violation of the Pasco Municipal Code have an
adverse effect on the health and safety of nearby businesses and residents, discourage private
investment in commercial and industrial areas and present a negative perception of the City as a
whole to the general public; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco City Council has directed the Planning Commission to develop
an action plan for resolving code conflicts and preparing code revisions and options for
enforcement regarding auto repair operations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has created a committee of Planning
Commissioners and business operators to review the proposed action plan; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission has notified affected business operators and land
owners involved in automobile repair operations of the task directed by the City Council and of
the various meetings and preliminary strategies of the Commission on this matter; NOW
THEREFORE,
THE PASCO PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THAT CITY
COUNCIL ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ACTION PLAN:
Section 1.
Revise the uses permitted in the C -1 (Retail) Zoning District to include:
• The provision for "minor automobile repair" to be allowed outdoors as this
zoning district currently prohibits all outdoor automobile repair work;
• A maximum number of vehicles that can be on the site both under repair and
awaiting owner pick -up; and
• A prohibition for using sites as automobile storage.
Section 2.
Revise the definitions contained in the Zoning Code to include "Minor Automobile
Repair" and "Automobile Repair Facilities" as these definitions are needed to implement any
revision to the permitted uses within the C -1 Zoning District.
Section 3.
Amend the screening standards in the C -3 (General) and I -1 (Light Industrial) Zoning
Districts to regulate vehicle and vehicle part storage as these Districts currently exempt vehicle
and part storage from such requirements.
Section 4.
Continue to keep operators and land owners apprised of the meeting dates and status of
the above code revisions.
Section 5.
Notify affected businesses once the appropriate the code revisions have been adopted and
provide a 60 day period to conform to the revised standards.
Section 6.
Complete a site inventory to determine those businesses out of compliance and initiate
the code enforcement process as applicable. The code enforcement process is to include a Notice
of Civil Violation, a re- inspection after 10 days and scheduling of a hearing before the Pasco
Code Enforcement Board as applicable. This process is estimated to occur within a 30 day time
period of the completion of the site inventory.
ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Pasco this 25th day of April,
2013.
a,tjA, JKeAAP1= r2
Joe Cruz, Chairman
Auto Repair Resolution - 2
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE REPAIR
OPERATIONS AND LAND USE AMENDING TITLE 25 OF THE
PASCO MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, cities have the responsibility to regulate and control the physical development within
their borders and to ensure public health, safety and welfare are maintained; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has zoning regulations that limit vehicle repair in commercial zoning
districts; and
WHEREAS, over time, conditions involving minor vehicle servicing and repair operations have
evolved so that enforcement of Title 25 has revealed the need to address changing conditions in the
community; and,
WHEREAS, over time, changed conditions within the community and the need for revising
applicable regulations concerning vehicle repair have caused the need for revised regulations and additional
definitions within Title 25; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that to further the purposes of comprehensive planning
and to maintain and protect the welfare of the community, it is necessary to amend PMC Title 25, NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Chapter 25.12 entitled "Definitions" of the Pasco Municipal Code shall be and
hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
25.12.093 "Auto Repair Facilities" means the machinery permanently installed on -site to facilitate
automobile repair such as hydraulic lifts hoists or repair pits
25.12.311 "Minor Automobile Repair" means repairs that are started and completed in one business
day, which is defined as the 12 hour period from 7 AM until 7 PM and do not involve vehicle disassembly,
dismantling, salvage or recycling; and include belt and bulb replacement oil changes and lubrication fluid
flushes, tire and rim replacement or mounting muffler and exhaust replacement filter and hose replacement
audio and alarm system installation and glass or wiper replacement or other similar activities
Section 2. That Section 25.42.020 entitled "Permitted Uses" of the Pasco Municipal Code shall
be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
25.42.020 PERMITTED USES. The following uses shall be permitted in the C -1 district:
(1) Auto Detail Shops;
(2) Banks;
(3) Dancing schools;
(4) Hotels and motels;
(5) Printing shops;
(6) Restaurants;
(7) Stores and shops for the conduct of retail business;
(8) Stores and shops for repair and similar services such as:
(a) Bakeries, retail for distribution from the premises.
(b) Barbershops and beauty shops.
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Page 1 of 1
(c) Catering establishments.
(d) Garage and filling stations, provided:
(i) Ne rer it %,efk is rf __ a eut ` a , All outdoor repair work is "minor" as
defined by 25.12.311. and
(ii) The garage or filling station conducting outdoor repair work was in existence an d
of the existing outdoor repair facilities or no more than two vehicles if there are no existing
outdoor repair facilities and
(iv) the number of customer vehicles stored outdoors and awaiting pick-up cannot
exceed the capacity of the indoor and outdoor auto repair facilities and further provided that
all vehicles must be kept on the business premises and
(iv) Pumps, lubrication or other devices are located at least fifteen feet from any
street property line, and
(vi) All stored automobiles, automobile parts and storage and dismantled or
inoperable automobiles are stored contained within the building, except material on outdoor
display racks.
(e) Laundromats and dry - cleaning establishments employing not more than five persons,
(f) Locksmith shops,
(g) Offices,
(h) Membership clubs,
(i) Photo shops,
0) Shoe repair shops;
(9) Sign shops, commercial (no outdoor storage of materials);
(10) Theaters;
(11) Veterinarian clinics for household pets (no boarding or outdoor treatment);
(12) Upholstery shops; and
(13) Parking lots within 500 feet of a C -2 district boundary, provided such lots are paved and half of
the required landscape is live vegetation and, provided further, that any such property adjacent a
residential zoned parcel shall provide a site obscuring fence along the common lot line(s) in
accordance with residential fence height requirements.
Section 3. That Section 25.70.150 entitled "Vehicle Related Uses" of the Pasco Municipal Code
shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
25,70.150 VEHICLE RELATED USES.
(1) Any building to be used as an AUTO BODY SHOP, as defined in Section 25.12.085, shall have a
spray paint room or spray paint booth which complies with the requirements of the International Fire Code and
/or International Building Code;
(2) INOPERABLE VEHICLES, as defined in Section 25.12.475 are permitted within the R -T, R -S -
20, R -S -12, R -S -1, R -I, R -2, R -3, R -4, and RFA -1 /1 -A Districts and on all non - conforming residential
uses in other districts subject to the following conditions:
(a) Only one (1) inoperable vehicle may be stored outside of a fully enclosed building on the
property, as an accessory use to a dwelling unit.
(b) The inoperable vehicle stored outside shall not be stored upon a public right -of -way or in
the front or side yard areas of the property, and shall not conflict with other residential requirements
such as off - street parking and lot coverage.
(c) The trunk of the outside inoperable vehicle shall be removed or locked at all times it is
unattended, and the unattended vehicle shall be completely enclosed within a six (6) foot fence, which
is fully site obscuring.
(d) All vehicle parts not properly installed upon a vehicle shall be stored inside a fully
enclosed building except that parts may be stored within the outside inoperable vehicle.
Ordinance Amending Title 25
Page 2 of 2
(3) In the C -3 and I -1 Zoning Districts inoperable vehicles as defined in Section 25 12 475 and
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, and approved as provided by law this
day of 2013.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debbie Clark, City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney
Ordinance Amending Title 25
Page 3 of 3
25.12.475 VEHICLE, INOPERABLE. "Inoperable vehicle" means a vehicle which
is apparently inoperable and is extensively damaged, including but not limited to: a
broken window or windshield; is absent a tire, wheel, engine, transmission, rear end,
axle or driveline; or a vehicle or part thereof which is placed upon jacks, blocks or other
support.
25.75.040 SCREENING REQUIRED
1) Outdoor storage and trash collection areas shall be screened as follows
(a) Outdoor storage and trash collection areas located in a commercial or industrial zone with
existing or new development shall be screened from any adjacent residential zones and from
residential zones across a public street or alley;
(b) Outdoor storage and trash collection areas in C -1 (Retail Business) zones shall be sight
screened from all adjoining properties;
(c) Outdoor storage and trash collection areas located in a commercial or industrial zone with
existing or new development and upon a lot adjacent to or visible from the following streets
shall be so screened as to obscure vision of such outdoor storage afforded from said streets.
(1) "A" Street.
(2) Columbia Street, between 1st Avenue and 10th Avenue.
(3) Lewis Street.
(4) West Clark Street.
(5) Sylvester Street.
(6) Court Street.
(7) Highway #395.
(8) Oregon Avenue.
(9) First Avenue, north of "A" Street.
(10) Third Avenue, north of "A" Street.
(11) Fourth Avenue, south of Highway 395.
(12) Fifth Avenue, between "A" Street and Court Street.
(13) Sixth Avenue, between "A" Street and Court Street.
(14) Tenth Avenue.
(15) Fourteenth Avenue.
(16) Twentieth Avenue.
(17) Twenty- Eighth Avenue.
(18) Thirty- Fourth Avenue.
(19) Thirty -Sixth Avenue.
(20) Interstate 182.
(21) Highway #12.
(22) Road 68.
(23) Broadmoor Boulevard.
(24) Broadway Street, west of Wehe Avenue.
(25) Sandifur Parkway.
(26) Burden Boulevard.
(27) Chapel Hill Boulevard.
(d) Screening of outdoor storage and trash collection areas shall be accomplished by one or
both of the following methods:
(1) Dense evergreen shrubs and /or trees planted to provide a year -round sight obscuring
screen to achieve a minimum height of 6 feet, within 2 years of planting; or
2) A solid or otherwise sight- obscuring fence or wall at least 6 feet in height.
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council ' September 6, 2013
TO: Gary Crutchfie , ager Workshop Mtg.: 9/9/13
FROM: Bob Metzger, Cliief of Police Regular Mtg.: 9/16/13
SUBJECT: Ordinance Prohibiting Soliciting of Vehicle Occupants on Public Roadways
I. REFERENCE:
1. Proposed Ordinance
H. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
9/9: Discussion
9116: MOTION: I move to approve Ordinance No. , creating a new Section
9.44.060 of the Pasco Municipal Code entitled "Solicitation to
Occupants of Vehicles in Public Roadways Prohibited" and, further,
to authorize publication by summary only.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
None
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
A) The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the City's fundamental interest in
public peace, health, and safety, by regulating acts of solicitation that occur under
circumstances which pose substantial risks to the solicitor, as well as, to vehicular
and pedestrian traffic.
V. DISCUSSION:
A) The Police Department consistently receives complaints regarding solicitation on
or near city streets. Police are called upon to respond to situations in which a
solicitor's activity presents a substantial safety risk. Currently, the only
enforcement tool available is PMC 9.44.050, which criminalizes the intentional
obstruction of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. While this is a useful tool, it does
not adequately address the safety concerns posed by solicitation under certain
circumstances.
B) This proposed ordinance makes it unlawful for any person to enter upon or stand
within the public roadway or, while occupying any sidewalk or public property
adjacent to a public roadway within the City, to knowingly conduct a solicitation
directed to, or intended to attract the attention of, the occupant of any vehicle
traveling on or stopped on the roadway. A person who violates this ordinance
would be guilty of a misdemeanor.
C) Many cities throughout Washington have adopted similar ordinances as that
proposed here, including, Kennewick, Seattle, Issaquah, Spokane Valley,
Tacoma, and Spokane, to name a few. The experience in Kennewick has been
positive and they are looking to expand their ordinance to cover more
intersections that were not originally covered. Adoption of the proposed
ordinance will provide the Police Department with a tool to significantly reduce
these life safety risks, which occur regularly within the City of Pasco.
D) Following Council discussion of the proposed ordinance on 8/26/13, staff has
added a fifth to permit solicitations for off -street services by bonafide charitable
organizations; this provision will. accommodate the high school car washes, donut
sales and the like. This provision could also accommodate the "Fill the Boot"
fundraiser by the fire union. 4(e)
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Pasco, Washington, creating a new
Section 9.44.060 "Solicitation to Occupants of Vehicles in Public Roadways
Prohibited."
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has received complaints regarding solicitations on City
streets which poses a significant distraction to passing motorists, posing a risk to the driving
public; and
WHEREAS, soliciting pedestrians within the roadway poses significant risk of injury to
the pedestrian as well as traffic accidents resulting from avoiding the pedestrian or the slowing or
stopping of vehicles within the roadway; and
WHEREAS, the regulation of such conduct is necessary to provide for the health and
safety of the citizens using the roadways and sidewalks of the City. NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That a new Section 9.44.060 entitled "Solicitations to Occupants of
Vehicles on Public Roadways Prohibited" of the Pasco Municipal Code, shall be and hereby is
created and shall read as follows:
9.44.060 SOLICITATIONS TO OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLES ON PUBLIC
ROADWAYS PROHIBITED.
A) It is unlawful for any person to enter upon or stand within the public roadway or,
while occupying any sidewalk or public property adjacent to a public roadway within the City, to
knowingly conduct a solicitation directed to, or intended to attract the attention of, the occupant
of any vehicle traveling on or stopped on the roadway, unless there is a parking lane adjacent to
said roadway and the vehicle is lawfully parked. An offense occurs when the solicitation is
made, whether or not an actual transaction is completed, or an exchange of money, goods, or
services takes place.
B) For the purpose of this section, "solicitation" shall mean any conduct or act
whereby a person:
1) Either verbally or in writing, requests employment, goods, services,
financial aid, monetary gift, or any article representing monetary value, for any purpose;
2) Either verbally or in writing, sells or offers for immediate sale, goods,
services, or publications;
3) Distributes without remuneration goods, services, or publications; or
Ordinance Creating Section 9.44.060 — Page 1
4) Solicits signatures on a petition or opinion for a survey.
C) For the purpose of this section, "roadway" shall mean that portion of any City
street, avenue or road improved or designed, for ordinary use for vehicular traffic, exclusive of
the sidewalk or shoulder. In the event a City street, avenue, or road includes two or more
separate roadways, the term "roadway" shall refer to any such roadway separately, but shall not
refer to all such roadways collectively.
D) Exceptions. Exempt from the provisions of this section are actions:
1) Summoning aid or requesting assistance in a bonafide emergency
situation.
2) Law enforcement officers, public works or utility workers in the
performance of official duties.
3) Engaging transportation licensed for hire.
4) Advertising by licensed businesses in a manner not prohibited by PMC
Title 17 (Sign Code) within the City upon sidewalks near the business for transaction or
services that are not occurring within the roadway or sidewalk.
5) Solicitations by a bonafide charitable or educational institution for
transactions or services that are not occurring within the roadway or sidewalk, but at a
nearby parking lot or other similar premises where the transaction shall occur.
E) Penaltv. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
Section 2. 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 2013.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
Attest:
Debbie Clark, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney
Ordinance Creating Section 9.44.060 - Page 2
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Counci
TO: Gary CrutchfieI y anager
FROM: Stan Strebel, De uty City Mane.
SUBJECT: PMC Title 15 Telecommunications Amendments
I. REFERENCE(S):
September 3, 2013
Workshop Mtg.: 9/9/13
Regular Mtg.: 9/16/13
1. Proposed Ordinance, Title 15 Telecommunications
2. Proposed Resolution Cable TV Customer Service Standards
Note: attachments are in Council packets only; copy available for public review in the
City Manager's office, the Pasco Library and on the City's webpage at www.oasco-
wagov /citvcouncilrenorts.
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
9/9: Discussion
9/16: MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. , amending Sections 15.10.020
"Definitions," and Section 15.080.020 "Application and Review Fee" of
the Pasco Municipal Code; creating Section 15.40.030 "Cable Franchise,"
and creating Chapter 15.95 "Cable Systems and Open Video Systems" of
the Municipal Code, regulating the occupancy and use of public rights -of-
way by cable systems and open video systems, providing for establishment
of customer service standards; establishing franchise and licensing
requirements for operators of such systems and prescribing minimum
charges, terms and conditions for and upon the construction, maintenance
and repair of such systems.
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. , adopting Cable Television
Customer Service Standards.
HI. FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
A) The City is in the process of renewing the non - exclusive cable franchise (agreement) with
Charter Communications for use of the public rights -of -way.
B) To better utilize resources, the City has partnered with the City of Richland to co- negotiate
with Charter in the renewal process. To insure the cities receive the best possible
agreement for its citizens, the cities retained The Buske Group for guidance and advice
through the renewal process.
C) As part of the review process, the consultant has recommended updating PMC Title 15,
last amended in 1998, and has recommended several changes contained in the proposed
language.
D) Additionally, formal customer service standards, in.conformance with FCC regulations, are
proposed in a separate Resolution as referenced by Section 15.95.240(Fl)(4) of the
Ordinance.
V. DISCUSSION:
A) While the proposed changes in Title 15 may seem lengthy, much of the language would be
necessarily captured in some form in every franchise agreement.
B) Since franchise agreements are a negotiated document, the possibility exists of changing
City right -of -way requirements depending on a number of factors during the renewal (or
first -time application) process. Including these basic requirements in the PMC minimizes
the need to negotiate these items within individual franchise agreements.
C) These amendments will help insure Charter and potential new cable providers meet the
same requirements ( "level playing field ").
D) Charter has been advised of the Council meeting schedule for considering these
amendments and has been provided with an advance copy of this proposed Ordinance.
4(f)
AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council September 4, 2013
FROM: Gary Crutchfie ty anager Workshop Mtg.: 9/9/13
Regular Mtg.: 9/16/13
SUBJECT: Reappointment to Regional Public Facilities District Board of Directors
I. REFERENCE(S):
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
9/9: Discussion
9/16: MOTION: I move to reappoint Matt Watkins to the Board of Directors of the
Tri- Cities Regional Public Facilities District, term to expire
October 1, 2016.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
A) Each of the cities approved the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement providing for
the creation of the Tri- Cities Regional Public Facilities District (TCRPFD),
effective October 1, 2010.
B) There are nine members of the Board of Directors of TCRPFD, three to be
appointed by each City Council. All members of the Regional Board are to be
either members of the respective City Council or the respective city's Public
Facilities District.
C) Board members serve three -year terms and may be reappointed to serve not more
than three consecutive full terms.
V. DISCUSSION:
A) In September 2010, Council made the initial appointments of Mayor Watkins
(three -year term) and Councilmember Francik (two -year term) as Pasco
representatives to the RPFD Board. In 2011, Council appointed Councilmember
Martinez (term expires 10/1/14) and, in 2012, reappointed Councilmember
Francik to a three -year term (term expires 10/1/15).
B) As Mayor Watkins' initial three -year term expires on October 1, 2013, staff
requests reappointment of him to the Tri- Cities Regional Public Facilities District
Board. Mr. Watkins' term will expire October 1, 2016.
4(g)