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AGENDA
PASCO CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m.
July 15, 2019
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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 Council members or the public, the item may be
removed from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda and considered
separately.
4 - 8 (a) Approval of Minutes
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated July 1,
2019.
9 (b) TRAC Advisory Board Appointment
To concur in the Mayor's reappointment of Carl Leth to a three-year term on
the TRAC Advisory Board (term to expire July 1, 2022).
(RC) MOTION: I move to approve the Consent Agenda as read.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
5. VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS: This item is provided to allow
citizens the opportunity to bring items to the attention of the City Council or to
express an opinion on an issue. Its purpose is not to provide a venue for debate or
for the posing of questions with the expectation of an immediate response. Some
questions require consideration by Council over time and after a deliberative
process with input from a number of different sources; some questions are best
directed to staff members who have access to specific information. Citizen
comments will normally be limited to three minutes each by the Mayor. Those with
lengthy messages are invited to summarize their comments and/or submit written
information for consideration by the Council outside of formal meetings.
6. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
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Regular Meeting July 15, 2019
(a) Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
7. HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO:
10 - 16 (a) Vacation: A Portion of East Duluth Street (MF# VAC2019-004)
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 3910, a resolution setting 7:00
P.M., Monday, August 5, 2019 as the time and date to conduct a public
hearing to consider vacating a portion of East Duluth Street.
8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
17 - 29 (a) Code Amendment: Minimum Lot Size & Frontage in Zones R-2
through R-4
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4445, amending PMC Chapter
21 (Subdivision Regulations) and 25 (Zoning) to reduce the minimum lot
size and frontage requirements in certain zoning districts.
30 - 38 (b) Ordinance for Capital Ave Sewer Lift Station Project
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4446, accepting the donation of
real property from the Miller Living Trust for the Capital Avenue Sewer Lift
Station Project, as provided for in the Sewer System Extension Agreement
dated June 15, 2016 and entered into by the City of Pasco and Miller Living
Trust.
39 - 43 (c) Housekeeping Ordinances - Criminal Offenses
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4447, amending PMC Section
9.15.030 "Simple Assault".
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 4448, creating a new Pasco
Municipal Code Chapter 10.95 "Police Department Unmarked Vehicles".
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
10. NEW BUSINESS:
11. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
13. ADJOURNMENT.
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Regular Meeting July 15, 2019
(RC) Roll Call Vote Required
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REMINDERS:
• Tuesday, July 16, 4:00 p.m. - Pasco Public Facilities District Board, Conference Room
1 (Councilmembers Maloney & Milne, Liaisons)
This meeting is broadcast live on PSC-TV Channel 191 on Charter Cable and streamed
at www.pasco-wa.gov/psctvlive.
Audio equipment available for the hearing impaired; contact the Clerk for assistance.
Spanish language interpreter service may be provided upon request. Please provide two
business day's notice to the City Clerk to ensure availability. (Servicio de intérprete
puede estar disponible con aviso. Por favor avisa la Secretaria Municipal dos días antes
para garantizar la disponibilidad.)
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council July 10, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Regular Meeting: 7/15/19
FROM: Angela Pashon, City Clerk
Administrative & Community Services
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
I. REFERENCE(S):
Minutes 07.01.19
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated July 1, 2019.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
V. DISCUSSION:
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REGULAR MEETING
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PASCO CITY COUNCIL JULY 1, 2019
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Matt Watkins, Mayor.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig Maloney, Saul
Martinez, David Milne, Pete Serrano, and Matt Watkins.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Zach Ratkai,
Administrative & Community Services Director; Rick White, Community & Economic
Development Director; Dan Ford, City Engineer; Richa Sigdel, Finance Director; Larry
Dickerson, Interim Police Chief and Bob Gear, Fire Chief.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Meeting dated June 17, 2019.
Bills and Communications
To approve claims in the total amount of $4,247,741.53 ($2,649,568.93 in
Check Nos. 229716-230007; $802,775.56 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 824841-
824885, 824892-824927, 824934-825007, 825009-825033, 825035, 825037-
825083, 825087-825164, 825166-825170, 825178; $24,993.14 in Check Nos.
52642-52677; $770,403.90 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30135448-30135989).
Settlement for Total Site Services Claim
To approve the Compromise, Settlement, and Release Agreement with Total
Site Services, LLC and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the
Agreement.
(RC) MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
read. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Proclamation for "Pacific Northwest Mustang Club"
Council presented Proclamation to Pacific Northwest Mustang Club officers:
Corky Farrell, President and Alan Anderson, Treasurer
Yard and Business of the Month Awards
Mayor Watkins presented Certificates of Appreciation for June 2019 "Yard of
the Month" and "Business Appearance of the Month" to:
• Javier Acencion, 1723 N. 6th Avenue
• Santos Echeverria, 1516 W. Bonneville Street
• Erika Loe, 4708 Meadow View Lane
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• Craig Sakach, 3121 Chardonnay Drive
• Northwest Farm Credit Services, 9915 Saint Thomas Drive
All-America City Delegation Recognition
Mayor Watkins presented letters of appreciation to members of 2019 All-
America City delegation.
VISITORS - OTHER THAN AGENDA ITEMS:
• Tim Tippett discussed the Process Water Reuse Facility.
• Harold Worsham discussed the Process Water Reuse Facility.
• Trevor Gamache discussed the Process Water Reuse Facility.
• Jeffrey Robinson discussed fireworks.
• Justin Carrie discussed First Amendment rights and special use permits.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS:
Verbal Reports from Councilmembers
• Mr. Alvarado attended a Trauma Informed Care Conference. Additionally, he
attended the Association of Washington Cities Conference in Spokane. While in
Spokane he toured a supportive housing facility.
• Ms. Barajas attended he Association of Washington Cities Conference in Spokane
where she accepted the AWC Municipal Excellence Award for the Hot Spotters
program.
General Fund Monthly Report - May 2019
HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RELATING THERETO:
Easement Vacation: Vacating (7) Easements at Stevens Middle School
(MF# VAC 2019-003)
Mayor Watkins declared the Public Hearing open to consider vacation.
Following three calls for comments, Mayor Watkins declared the Public
Hearing closed.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Ordinance No. 4443, vacating
seven easements at 1023 N. 24th Avenue, and further, authorize publication by
summary only. Mr. Alvarado seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS:
Code Amendment: Shared Street Frontages (MF# CA 2018-008)
Council and staff discussed standards for shared street frontages.
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 4444, amending PMC
Section 21.20.050 “Lot Requirements” and creating Section 21.20.060 "Lots
Without Public Street Frontage," and further, authorize publication by summary
only. Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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20th Avenue Overlay Project Bid Award
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to award the low bid for the 20th Ave Overlay
Project to Central Washington Asphalt of Benton City in the amount of
$386,587.65 and, further, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
documents. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Burbank Irrigation District Water Rights - Purchase and Sale Agreement
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Water Right Purchase & Sale
Agreement with Burbank Irrigation District and, further, authorize the City
Manager to execute the Agreement. Mr. Serrano seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Foster Wells Force Main Agreement
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Foster Wells Forcemain
Reimbursement Agreement with the Processors, for the purpose of providing an
additional force main for processed wastewater transmission from the Foster
Wells Lift Station to the PWRF and, further, authorize the City Manager to
execute the Agreement. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Bid Award - 18080 Foster Wells Force Main Improvements
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to award the Foster Wells Force Main
Improvements project to C&E Trenching, LLC in the amount of $4,768,614.05
for the Base Bid and Additive Bid 1 and authorize the City Manager to execute
the contract documents. Ms. Barajas seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Final Project Acceptance - Capital Avenue Sewer Lift Station
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve Resolution No. 3909 accepting
work performed by C & E Trenching, LLC under contract for the Capital
Avenue Sewer Lift Station Construction. Mr. Milne seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
Collective Bargaining Agreement with Pasco Police Officer’s Association
(PPOA) Non-Uniform
MOTION: Mr. Maloney moved to approve the Collective Bargaining
Agreement with Pasco Police Officer's Association Non-Uniform, for years
2020 - 2022 and, further authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Mr. Martinez seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION:
• Mr. Alvarado stated he would like to start a conversation on an Arts and
Culture Commission.
• Mr. Maloney discussed events for the Grand Old 4th Celebration.
• Mr. Watkins reminded everyone that last year was an education year on the safe
and sane fireworks and this year is an enforcement year.
• Mr. Martinez encouraged everyone to be safe and consider their neighbors this
holiday.
ADJOURNMENT.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of July 2019
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Matt Watkins, Mayor Angela Pashon, Interim City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council July 12, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Regular Meeting: 7/15/19
FROM: April Culwell, Executive Administrative
Assistant
Executive
SUBJECT: TRAC Advisory Board Appointment
I. REFERENCE(S):
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to concur in the Mayor's reappointment of Carl Leth to a three-year
term on the TRAC Advisory Board (term to expire July 1, 2022).
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
The City entered into an Interlocal Agreement with Franklin County in 1993 providing
for the joint development of the TRAC Facility (now HAPO Center). The agreement
provides for a TRAC Advisory Board, composed of seven members, to advise the
County Commission regarding all aspects of the TRAC Facility (financial, operational,
etc.). The advisory committee is to be composed of three members residing outside of
Pasco but within Franklin County and appointed by the County Commissioners; three
members residing within the City of Pasco and appointed by the City Council; a
seventh member selected by mutual agreement of the six appointed Advisory Board
members.
The City representatives on the TRAC Advisory Board have historically been two
Councilmembers and a Pasco citizen. In July 2016, Carl Leth was reappointed by
Council to represent the City of Pasco.
V. DISCUSSION:
Mayor Watkins requests Council's concurrence in his reappointment of Carl Leth to the
TRAC Advisory Board.
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council July 10, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager
Rick White, Director
Community & Economic Development
Regular Meeting: 7/15/19
FROM: Darcy Bourcier, Planner I
Community & Economic Development
SUBJECT: Vacation: A Portion of East Duluth Street (MF# VAC2019-004)
I. REFERENCE(S):
Proposed Resolution
Overview Map
Exhibit 1
Vacation Petition
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No._____, a resolution setting 7:00 P.M.,
Monday, August 5, 2019 as the time and date to conduct a public hearing to consider
vacating a portion of East Duluth Street.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
The applicant owns two parcels located directly north of the portion of East Duluth
Street he seeks to vacate, as well as one parcel directly south (parcel #s 113 -502-095,
113-502-139, and 113-503-060). Before said vacation occurs, he intends to combine
the northern two parcels into one in order to avoid removing right-of-way frontage
from parcel #113-502-139. Theses parcels will be combined before the August 5, 2019
hearing.
The petition requires the City Council to fix a public hearing to consider the vacation
request. The earliest regular City Council meeting available for a public hearing which
provides the statutory 20-day hearing notice is August 5, 2019.
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V. DISCUSSION:
Per PMC 12.40 the Council may require compensation for vacated rights-of-way.
However, this proposal involves East Duluth Street, which has been determined in the
Oregon Avenue Circulation Plan to be unnecessary. The Circulation Plan identifies
streets that must be retained for proper circulation and streets that may be vacated.
Thus, because it has been previously determined that East Duluth Street may be
vacated, no compensation is necessary.
The City Engineering Department has reviewed the proposal and has determined the
vacation of the right-of-way to be non problematic.
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RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION SETTING 7:00 PM, MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 AS THE TIME
AND DATE TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER VACATING A
PORTION OF EAST DULUTH 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 right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, a petition for the vacation of a portion of East Duluth Street has been
submitted to the City; and,
WHEREAS, the vacation process provided in PMC 12.40 requires a title report and an
appraisal of value and compensation unless waived by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council may waive the requirement for a title report, an appraisal of
value and compensation if the Council has previously determined the street in question can be
vacated; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council by adoption of Ordinance 3255 establishing the Oregon
Avenue Corridor Circulation Plan which identified streets that must be retained for proper
circulation and streets that may be vacated; and,
WHEREAS, Duluth Street is identified in the Oregon Avenue Circulation Plan as a street
that is planned to be vacated; 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:
Section 1. Wavier of Requirements: That pursuant to PMC 12.40 the City Council hereby
waives the requirement for an appraisal, title report and payment of compensation for the proposed
right-of-way vacation of a portion of East Duluth Street as depicted in the attached “Exhibit #1,”
and;
Section 2. Notice of Hearing: That a public hearing to consider vacating the following as
depicted in the attached Exhibit #1, will be held before the City Council of the City of Pasco in the
Council Chambers at 525 N Third Avenue, Pasco, Washington, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., on August
5, 2019:
i. East Duluth Street from the eastern property line of Parcel # 113-502-079 eastward
175 feet
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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 15th day of July, 2019.
_____________________________
Matt Watkins
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
City Clerk Kerr Law Group
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council July 10, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager
Rick White, Director
Community & Economic Development
Regular Meeting: 7/15/19
FROM: Darcy Bourcier, Planner I
Community & Economic Development
SUBJECT: Code Amendment: Minimum Lot Size & Frontage in Zones R-2 through R-4
I. REFERENCE(S):
Proposed Ordinance
Memo to Planning Commission Dated: 6/20/2019
Planning Commission Minutes Dated: 3/21/2019, 5/16/2019 and 6/20/2019
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. _____, amending PMC Chapter 21
(Subdivision Regulations) and 25 (Zoning) to reduce the minimum lot size and
frontage requirements in certain zoning districts.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
None
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
The PMC states that for lots under 10,000 square feet in size, the minimum lot frontage
is to be 60 feet. This provision includes zones R-1 (Low Density Residential) through
R-4 (High Density Residential), which each have their own designated minimum lot
size requirement. However, the minimum lot frontage of 60 feet is a requirement
regardless of the lot size for lots less than 10,000 square feet in size.
Interest has also been expressed to more closely match the minimum lot size with
frontage requirements and generally provide an overall decrease in the minimum lot
sizes in the R-2; R-3 and R-4 zoning districts in order to prevent the potential creation
of irregular or long, narrow lots.
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In the interest of creating additional lots for new dwellings in Pasco, the proposed
amendment of the PMC would decrease the minimum frontage and minimum lot size
in zones R-2 through R-4.
The Planning Commission has considered this proposal in several workshops and in a
public hearing, has concluded that the proposal will increase the opportunity to provide
additional housing opportunities and has forwarded a recommendation of approval to
City Council.
This item was discussed by Council at the July 8, 2019 workshop meeting.
V. DISCUSSION:
The proposed ordinance provides the following revisions to the Zoning Code:
R-2 (Medium Density):
• Decrease minimum lot frontage from 60 to 50 feet
• Decrease minimum lot size from 6,000 to 5,000 square feet (single family
dwellings)
• Decrease minimum lot size from 5,000 to 4,000 square feet (multi-family
dwellings)
R-3 (Medium Density):
• Decrease minimum lot frontage from 60 to 50 feet
• Decrease minimum lot size from 5,500 to 4,500 square feet (single family
dwellings)
R-4 (High Density):
• Decrease minimum lot frontage from 60 to 50 feet
• Decrease minimum lot size from 5,000 to 4,000 square feet (single family
dwellings)
Verbiage for the allowance of zero-lot-line (common wall) platting in R-3 and R-4
zones has also been included in the attached Ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO._____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PMC CHAPTER 21 (SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) AND
25 (ZONING) TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE AND FRONTAGE
REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS.
WHEREAS, the development and approval of plats within the State of Washington are
governed by RCW 58.17; and,
WHEREAS, local subdivision regulations including the City of Pasco subdivision
regulations within Title 21 of the Pasco Municipal must conform to RCW 58.17; and,
WHEREAS, the PMC currently states that parcels under 10,000 square feet in size must
have at least 60 feet of street right-of-way frontage; and,
WHEREAS, interest has been expressed to decrease the minimum lot size and frontage
requirements in certain residential zones; and,
WHEREAS, decreasing the minimum lot size and frontage in certain residential zones
would increase housing density to allow for more homes to be constructed to help accommodate
Pasco’s growing population; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed revisions have been considered by the Pasco Planning
Commission at a public hearing and the Commission has recommended City Council approve
the revisions; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.That section 21.20.040 of the Pasco Municipal Code shall be and hereby is
amended and shall read as follows:
21.20.040 MINIMUM LOT DIMENSIONS. Lot areas shall conform to the requirements
of PMC Title 25.
(1) Width and Depth.
(a) Lot depth exceeding two and one-half times the lot width shall be avoided.
(2) Frontage. A minimum frontage area for each lot shall be required as follows:
(a) Lots in the R-1, R-1-A, and R-1-A2 zoning districts with less than 10,000 square
feet in area shall have a minimum frontage of 60 feet except lots fronting on cul-de-
sacs, which shall have a minimum frontage of 35 feet and a width of 50 feet or more
at the setback line;
(b) Lots in the R-2, R-3, and R-4 zoning districts with less than 10,000 square feet in
area shall have a minimum frontage of 50 feet except lots fronting on cul-de-sacs,
which shall have a minimum frontage of 35 feet and a width of 50 feet or more at the
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setback line; and except lots that are part of zero-lot-line developments, which shall
have a minimum frontage of 30 feet;
(c) Lots with more than 10,000 square feet in area shall have a minimum frontage of
90 feet except lots fronting on cul-de-sacs, which shall have a minimum frontage of
35 feet and a width of 50 feet or more at the setback line.
(3) In no case shall a residential lot contain less than 5,000 4,000 square feet of lot area
unless the lot is approved by the City through the planned unit development or planned
density development process., or if the lot is part of a zero-lot-line development.
(4) In subdivisions where septic tanks or other individual sewage disposal devices are to
be installed, the size of lots shall be subject to the approval of the Benton/Franklin Health
District, but by no means shall be smaller in size than the applicable zoning district in
which the lot is located. [Ord. 3398 § 2, 1999; Code 1970 § 26.16.040.]
Section 2.That section 25.60.050 of the Pasco Municipal Code (R-2 Medium
Density Residential) shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
25.60.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(1) Minimum lot area: 6,000 5,000 square feet;
(2) One single-family dwelling shall be permitted per lot. Multiple dwellings shall be
permitted based on the density standards in PMC 25.60.050(3);
(3) Density: One dwelling per 6,000 5,000 square feet of lot area for single-family
dwellings and 5,000 4,000 square feet of lot area for multiple-family dwellings except
as provided in PMC 25.60.030(8);
(4) Maximum lot coverage: 40 percent;
(5) Minimum Yard Setbacks.
(a) Front: 20 feet;
(b) Side: five feet;
(c) Rear: Principal building: Equal to the height of the dwelling;
Accessory structures: Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be placed on the
alley line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Garages
with vehicle doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley 20 feet. Where
there is no alley the setback shall be five feet. Structures related to rabbits and/or
chicken hens, such as rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least 10 feet
from any property line, may not exceed six feet in height and 30 square feet in size,
and must be located behind the rear line of the dwelling. Rabbit hutches and/or
chicken coops adjacent an alley may be placed within five feet of the alley line
provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Property owners shall
not allow such structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor.
(6) Maximum Building Height.
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(a) Principal building: 25 feet, except a greater height may be approved by special
permit;
(b) Accessory buildings: 15 feet;
(7) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.180 PMC;
(8) Parking: See Chapter 25.185 PMC;
(9) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.180 PMC; and
(10) Residential design standards: See PMC 25.165.100. [Ord. 4110 § 14, 2013; Ord.
4040 § 7, 2012; Ord. 4036 § 15, 2011; Ord. 3731 § 14, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999;
Code 1970 § 25.34.050.]
Section 3.That section 25.65.050 of the Pasco Municipal Code (R-3 Medium
Density Residential) shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
25.65.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(1) Minimum lot area: 5,500 4,500 square feet;
(2) One single-family dwelling shall be permitted per lot. Multiple dwellings shall be
permitted based on the density standards in PMC 25.65.050(3);
One dwelling unit per 5,500 4,500 square feet of lot area for single-family dwellings and
3,000 square feet of lot area for multiple-family dwellings and dwellings part of zero-lot-
line developments except as provided in PMC 25.60.030(8);
(4) Maximum lot coverage: 60 percent;
(5) Minimum Yard Setbacks.
(a) Front: 20 feet;
(b) Side: Five feet;, except in zero-lot-line developments in which case no side yard
setback is required from the common lot line(s), provided the remaining side yard is
at least 10 feet;
(c) Rear. Principal building: Equal to the height of the dwelling;
Accessory structures: Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be placed on the
alley line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Garages
with vehicle doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley 20 feet. Where
there is no alley, the setback shall be five feet. Structures related to rabbits and/or
chicken hens, such as rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least 10 feet
from any property line, may not exceed six feet in height and 30 square feet in size,
and must be located behind the rear line of the dwelling. Rabbit hutches and/or
chicken coops adjacent an alley may be placed within five feet of the alley line
provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Property owners shall
not allow such structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor.
(6) Maximum Building Height.
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(a) Principal building: 35 feet, except a greater height may be approved by special
permit;
(b) Accessory buildings: 15 feet;
(7) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.180 PMC;
(8) Parking: See Chapter 25.185 PMC; and
(9) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.180 PMC;
(10) Residential design standards: See PMC 25.165.100. [Ord. 4110 § 15, 2013; Ord.
4040 § 8, 2012; Ord. 4036 § 17, 2011; Ord. 3731 § 16, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code
1970 § 25.36.050.]
Section 4.That section 25.70.050 of the Pasco Municipal Code (R-4 High Density
Residential) shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
25.70.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(1) Minimum lot area: 5,000 4,000 square feet;
(2) One single-family dwelling shall be permitted per lot. Multiple dwellings shall be
permitted based on the density standards in PMC 25.70.050(3);
(3) Density: One dwelling unit per 5,000 4,000 square feet of lot area for single-family
dwellings and 1,500 square feet of lot area for multiple-family dwellings and dwellings part of
zero-lot-line developments;
(4) Lot coverage: 60 percent;
(5) Minimum Yard Setbacks.
(a) Front: 20 feet;
(b) Side: Five feet;, except in zero-lot-line developments in which case no side yard
setback is required from the common lot line(s), provided the remaining side yard is
at least 10 feet;
(c) Rear: Principal building: Equal to the height of the dwelling;
Accessory structures: Accessory structures adjacent an alley may be placed on the
alley line provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Garages
with vehicle doors parallel to an alley shall be set back from the alley 20 feet. Where
there is no alley, the setback shall be five feet. Structures related to rabbits and/or
chicken hens, such as rabbit hutches and/or chicken coops, must be at least 10 feet
from any property line, may not exceed six feet in height and 30 square feet in size,
and must be located behind the rear line of the dwelling. Rabbit hutches and/or
chicken coops adjacent an alley may be placed within five feet of the alley line
provided there are no openings in the wall parallel to the alley. Property owners shall
not allow such structures to become a nuisance due to noise or odor.
(6) Maximum Building Height.
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(a) Principal building: 35 feet, except a greater height may be approved by special
permit;
(b) Accessory buildings: 15 feet;
(7) Fences and hedges: See Chapter 25.180 PMC;
(8) Parking: See Chapter 25.185 PMC;
(9) Landscaping: See Chapter 25.180 PMC; and
(10) Residential design standards: See PMC 25.165.100. [Ord. 4110 § 16, 2013; Ord.
4040 § 9, 2012; Ord. 4036 § 19, 2011; Ord. 3731 § 18, 2005; Ord. 3354 § 2, 1999; Code
1970 § 25.38.050.]
Section 5.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, Washington, and approved as
provided by law this ____ day of _________________, 2019.
______________________________
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ____________________________
City Clerk Kerr Law Group
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MEMO TO PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
City Hall – 525 North Third Avenue – Council Chambers
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019
7:00 PM
1
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Darcy Bourcier, Planner I
SUBJECT: Minimum Lot Size and Frontage in Residential Zones (MF# CA 2017-009)
Introduction
The PMC states that for lots under 10,000 square feet in size, the minimum lot frontage is to be 60
feet. This provision includes zones R-1 (Low Density Residential) through R-4 (High Density
Residential), which each have their own designated minimum lot size requirement (see table 1).
However, interest has been expressed to decrease the minimum lot frontage for these residential
zones. To illustrate, a property may be zoned R-1 which allows for a minimum lot area of 7,200
square feet and a minimum frontage of 60 feet. If one was to seek a rezone of the property from R-
1 to R-2—which would decrease the minimum lot size to 6,000 square feet—the minimum frontage
would remain 60 feet. In the interest of creating additional lots for new dwellings in Pasco, the City
is proposing the amendment of the Zoning Code to decrease the minimum frontage from 60 feet to
50 feet for zones R-2 through R-4. By doing so, the resulting increase in lot density would allow for
more homes to be constructed to help accommodate Pasco’s growing population.
Considering the above information, staff is also entertaining the idea of decreasing minimum lot size
accordingly. Should the minimum frontage decrease while the minimum lot size remains
unchanged, there is a concern regarding the possibility of disproportionately-sized lots. Therefore,
staff proposes revisions to minimum lot size in zoning districts R-2, R-3, and R-4, and seeks the
Planning Commission’s input on modifying the Zoning Code in order to accommodate builders and
developers in their effort to offer diverse residential properties at affordable prices while avoiding
facilitating the creation of impractical or awkward lots.
The R-2, R-3 and R-4 zoning districts allow for the development of single-family dwellings and
multiple family structures such as duplexes, fourplexes and apartment buildings. Although
established to allow multiple dwelling units on a single lot, the multi-family zoning districts can be a
source of single family homes on smaller lots. Below is a table detailing Pasco’s current zoning
standards regarding single family dwellings in low-to-high density residential zones.
Table 1
Pasco (current standard)
Min Lot Size
(sq. ft.)
Min Lot Frontage
(ft.)
Low Density (R-1) 7,200 60
Med Density (R-2) 6,000 60
Med Density (R-3) 5,500 60
High Density (R-4) 5,000 60
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Background
The City of Pasco created the R-2 and R-3 zoning districts in 1965 in which no lot within those two
districts could be smaller than 50 by 100 feet (5,000 square feet). This minimum lot size has been in
the code in one form or another since 1965.
Much of the original portions of Pasco were platted prior to the establishment of zoning. The general
practice for platting in the early years was to divide blocks into 25-foot wide lots. Builders would
then buy two or more lots to build houses or commercial buildings. As a result it is not uncommon
to find single-family lots close to or below 5,000 square feet in size in older areas of town. The
smallest lots in central Pasco between the High school and Sylvester Park (zoned R-1) are 4,750
square feet. The smallest lots south of “A” Street are just over 4,600 square feet; some contain 5,250
square feet and others are slightly larger at 5,400 square feet.
Zoning Comparisons
Kennewick and Richland both permit individual lots in their version of the R-2 and R-3 zones with a
minimum of 4,000 square feet. The following tables show the minimum lot size and frontage
standards for single family dwellings in Pasco’s neighboring cities.
Table 2
Kennewick
Min Lot Size
(sq. ft.)
Min Lot Frontage
(ft.)
Min Lot Width*
(ft.)
Suburban (RS) 10,500 30 60
Low Density (RL) 7,500 30 60
Med Density (RM) 4,000 30 50
High Density (RH) 4,000 30 N/A
* Measured at front setback line
Table 3
Richland
Min Lot Size
(sq. ft.)
Min Lot Frontage
(ft.)
Single Family Res (R-1-12) 10,000 90
Single Family Res (R-1-10) 8,000 70
Med Density (R-2) 6,000 50
Med Density Small (R-2S) 4,000 42
Multi Family (R-3) 4,000 42
Previous Code Amendments
In 2014 a developer applied for R-2 zoning with the intent of building only single-family homes.
Although most of the lots in the proposed development were in excess of 6,000 square feet the
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potential was there for a development with numerous 5,000 square foot lots. The creation of 5,000
square foot single-family lots without forethought to building design and subdivision integration
with existing and adjacent neighborhoods had the potential to impact those neighboring
developments. As a result, the Planning Commission was asked to provide some input on the matter
as to whether or not the multi-family zoning districts should be reviewed as it related lot sizes. Later
that year the City Council passed Ordinance 4173 to amend PMC Title 25 to increase the minimum
lot size from 5,000 to 6,000 square feet in the R-2 zoning district and 5,000 to 5,500 square feet in
the R-3 zoning district.
It can be argued, then, that reverting back to smaller minimum lot sizes in the medium-to-high
density residential zoning districts would essentially negate what Ordinance 4173 had
accomplished. Once a developer goes through the process to obtain multi-family zoning he does not
usually diminish his potential return by building single-family homes.
Options
Because the Planning Commission indicated that the minimum lot frontage and size requirements
of the R-1 zoning district should remain as they are, staff has updated the proposed standard
accordingly (see table 4).
Option #1: The proposed changes have been highlighted below.
Table 4
Pasco (proposed standard)
Min Lot Size
(sq. ft.)
Min Lot Frontage
(ft.)
Low Density (R-1) 7,200 60
Med Density (R-2) 5,000 50
Med Density (R-3) 4,500 50
High Density (R-4) 4,000 50
Option #2: Some other variation of Option #1.
Option #3: Maintain the current standard.
RECOMMENDATION
MOTION for Recommendation: I move the Planning Commission recommend to City
Council the adoption of the proposed amendment as contained in the June 20, 2019 Planning
Commission memo.
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
City Hall – 525 North Third Avenue – Council Chambers
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019
7:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting Page 1 March 21, 2019
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F. Code Amendment Minimum Lot Size and Frontage in Residential Zones (MF# CA
2017-009)
Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff.
Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the proposed code amendment for minimum lot size and frontage in
residential zones. Staff has suggested decreasing the minimum lot frontages in zones R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4
from 60 feet to 50 feet and reducing minimum lot sizes to meet the need for increased density. Verbiage
was also proposed to allow for zero lot line developments in R-3 and R-4 zones. Staff did not propose
minimum lot sizes for the R-1 zone at this time but staff requested input from the Planning Commission.
There was discussion between the Planning Commissioner’s and staff regarding the details of the proposed
code amendment pertaining to minimum lot sizes and lot frontage, making land more affordable and
increasing density.
Tim Snider, 5918 Rio Grande Lane, discussed his concerns about minimum lot frontages and setbacks and
what that would do for future developers who may be limited to rectangular single-family homes.
The Commissioner’s discussed with staff the concerns and questions Mr. Snider proposed.
Commissioner Mendez moved, seconded by Commissioner A. Campos, to continue the public hearing on the
code amendment to a later date to be determined. The motion passed unanimously.
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
City Hall – 525 North Third Avenue – Council Chambers
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019
7:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting Page 1 May 16, 2019
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
B. Code Amendment Code Amendment for Minimum Lot Sizes (MF# CA 2017-009) –
Continued from a previous meeting
Chairperson Roach read the master file number and asked for comments from staff.
Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the code amendment for minimum lot sizes. In March 2019, the Planning
Commission was in agreement to leave the R-1 zoning district at 7,200 square foot minimum lot sizes and 60’
of frontage. Proposed revisions were to R-2 (5,000 sqft. minimum), R-3 (4,500 sqft. minimum) and R-4 (4,000
sqft. minimum) to change them to 50’ lot frontages.
There was discussion between Staff and Commissioners regarding the revisions, ensuring the minimum lot
sizes and frontages were proportionate, and minimum frontages in neighboring cities compared to the
proposed lot frontages for Pasco.
Commissioner Bowers moved, seconded by Commissioner Myhrum, to close the public hearing on the
proposed code amendment and set June 20, 2019 as the date for deliberations and the development of a
recommendation for the City Council. The motion passed unanimously.
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
City Hall – 525 North Third Avenue – Council Chambers
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019
7:00 PM
Planning Commission Meeting Page 1 June 20, 2019
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Code Amendment Code Amendment for Minimum Lot Sizes (MF# CA 2017-009)
Chairperson Myhrum read the master file number and asked for comments from staff.
Darcy Bourcier, Planner I, discussed the code amendment for minimum lot sizes. Staff did not have further
discussion to add since previous meetings.
Commissioner Bowers moved, seconded by Commissioner Mendez, the Planning Commission recommend
to City Council the adoption of the proposed amendment relating to minimum lot sizes as contained in the
June 20, 219 Planning Commission Memo. The motion passed unanimously.
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council July 8, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Regular Meeting: 7/15/19
FROM: Steve Worley, Director
Public Works
SUBJECT: Ordinance for Capital Ave Sewer Lift Station Project
I. REFERENCE(S):
Ordinance
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION: I move to adopt Ordinance No. ___________ accepting the donation of
real property from the Miller Living Trust for the Capital Avenue Sewer Lift Station
Project, as provided for in the Sewer System Extension Agreement dated June 15, 2016
and entered into by the City of Pasco and Miller Living Trust.
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
Original Construction Contract: $772,154.63
Change Orders: $32,382.47
Final Construction Contract: $804,537.10
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
In spring of 2014, the City Council adopted the City's Comprehensive Sewer Plan.
One of the projects identified in the Plan included the construction of a lift station on
Capital Avenue in order to provide sewer for approximately 600 acres o f industrial
zoned properties. The Capitol Avenue Lift Station project was included in the 2016-
2021 Capital Improvement Plan, which was passed by Council on September 8, 2015
(Resolution No. 3654).
The City partnered with Miller Family Trust to develop the project. Miller Family
Trust owns a large portion of the properties that will be served by the completed sewer
lift station within the area known as the "Genesis Business Park". The Miller Family
Trust, with the assistance of their consultant, took the lead in the design and
completion of the project.
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The Miller Living Trust agreed to donate a 60’ x 60’ piece of real property as part of
the Capital Avenue Sewer Lift Station Project, pursuant to the Sewer Extension
Agreement mentioned above; and the City intends to receive such property as a
donation.
This Ordinance formally accepts the donated property.
V. DISCUSSION:
This item was discussed at the July 1, 2019 Council Workshop meeting, where
Resolution No. 3909 was accepted approving the construction of the sanitary sewer lift
station.
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ORDINANCE NO. ___________
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Pasco accepting the
donation of real property from the Miller Living Trust for the
Capital Avenue Sewer Lift Station Project, as provided for in
the Sewer System Extension Agreement dated June 15, 2016 and
entered into by the City of Pasco and Miller Living Trust
WHEREAS, the Miller Living Trust agreed to donate a 60’ x 60’ piece of real property as
part of the Capital Avenue Sewer Lift Station Project, pursuant to the Sewer Extension Agreement
mentioned above; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to receive such property as a donation. NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Pasco, a Washington Municipal Corporation, shall receive by
Statutory Warranty Deed from Miller Living Trust the following described real property located
in the City of Pasco, Franklin County, Washington:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
3,632 SQUARE FEET OF LAND LOCATED IN THAT PORTION OF TRACT 1
AS DEPICTED ON THE SURVEY RECORDED IN VOLUME 3 OF SURVEYS,
PAGE 137, LYING IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17,
TOWNSHIP 09 NORTH, RANGE 30 EAST W.M., CITY OF PASCO, RECORDS
OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
Franklin County Tax Parcel No. Portion of 113-220-071
Section 2. That the donated real property is conveyed to the City as a portion of the
Miller Living Trust’s contribution to the construction of the Capital Avenue Sewer Lift Station
Project as provided for in the Sewer System Extension Agreement entered into by the City of Pasco
and Miller Living Trust on June 15, 2016, and with no services or goods provided by the City in
return for the contribution. Good faith estimate of the value of the contribution is $15,000.
Section 3. Signature Authorized. The City Manager of the City of Pasco, Washington,
is hereby authorized and directed to accept on behalf of the City the Statutory Warranty Dee d in
the form attached as Exhibit A to this Ordinance; and to take all other necessary steps required to
complete the transfer of this real property.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days
after its approval, passage and publication as required by law.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, and approved as provided
by law this ______ day of July, 2019.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Angela Pashon, Interim City Clerk Kerr Ferguson Law, City Attorney
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AGENDA REPORT
FOR: City Council July 10, 2019
TO: Dave Zabell, City Manager Regular Meeting: 7/15/19
FROM: Eric Ferguson, Attorney
Attorney
SUBJECT: Housekeeping Ordinances - Criminal Offenses
I. REFERENCE(S):
Ordinance - Simple Assault
Ordinance - Police Department Unmarked Vehicles
II. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Discussion
III. FISCAL IMPACT:
IV. HISTORY AND FACTS BRIEF:
The City Attorney and City Prosecutor have noted two areas of the Pasco Municipal
Code (PMC) where revisions are recommended in portions of the City Code.
A summary of the proposed ordinances are as follows:
Simple Assault: This ordinance amends the criminal code provisions by defining the
crime of simple assault to allow for better enforcement.
Police Department Unmarked Vehicles: This ordinance creates PMC Chapter 10.95 to
allow the Police Department to use unmarked police vehicles for general undercover
purposes or other purposes, and to allow the same to stop drivers operating motor
vehicles.
Staff recommends approval of the ordinances.
V. DISCUSSION:
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Ordinance Amending
PMC 9.15.030 - 1
ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Pasco, Washington,
Amending PMC Section 9.15.030 “Simple Assault”
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasco has received recommendation from
its criminal prosecuting attorney regarding Code amendments needed under the Pasco Municipal
Code section defining the crime of simple assault; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasco has recognized the need to amend its
criminal code provisions defining the crime of simple assault to allow for better enforcement.
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.That Section 9.15.030 of the Pasco Municipal Code entitled “Simple
Assault” shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
9.15.030 SIMPLE ASSAULT.
(1) No person may willfully use, or threaten to use by purposeful words or act,
unlawful physical force against the person of another.
(a) The definition of “use of force” shall be that force as defined under RCW
9A.16.020.
(2) Any defense available to a person charged with the crime of assault in the fourth
degree under RCW 9A.36.041 shall also be a defense to the crime of simple assault under this
section;
(3) Any crime charged under this section shall be a gross misdemeanor. [Ord. 3484
§2, 2001; Code 1970 § 9.06.030.]
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 _________________, 2019.
__________________________________
Matt Watkins, Mayor
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Ordinance Amending
PMC 9.15.030 - 2
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________ __________________________________
Angela Pashon, Interim City Clerk Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC, City Attorney
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Ordinance – Creating PMC 10.95
ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Pasco, Washington,
Creating a new Pasco Municipal Code Chapter 10.95 “Police
Department Unmarked Vehicles”
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasco considers unmarked police vehicles to
be a useful resource for policing and the maintenance of public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, Section 46.08.065(1) of the Revised Code of Washington allows local
police departments to use unmarked police vehicles for special undercover or confidential
investigative purposes;
WHEREAS, Section 46.08.065(1) of the Revised Code of Washington also allows cities
to, by rule or Ordinance, provide for exceptions to the requirements in Section 46.08.065(3) of
the Revised Code of Washington regarding marking of publicly owned vehicles for general
undercover purposes and other purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Municipal Code does not currently provide for exceptions to the
marking requirements for public owned vehicles in Section 46.08.065(3); and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco regulates vehicles and traffic in Title 10 of the Pasco
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasco desires to amend Title 10 of the Pasco
Municipal Code to allow the Police Department to use unmarked police vehicles for general
undercover purposes or other purposes, and to allow the same to stop drivers operating motor
vehicles; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That a new Chapter 10.95 entitled “Police Department Unmarked
Vehicles” of the Pasco Municipal Code shall be and hereby is enacted and which shall read as
follows:
Chapter 10.95
POLICE DEPARTMENT UNMARKED VEHICLES
Sections:
10.95.010 Definition.
10.95.020 Use of Unmarked Vehicles Generally.
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Ordinance – Creating PMC 10.95
10.95.010 Definition. “Unmarked vehicle” means a motor vehicle that does not
conform with the vehicle marking requirements of RCW 46.08.065(1). It does not include any
motorcycle, vehicle over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, or other vehicle that for structural
reasons cannot be marked as required by RCW 46.08.065(1)-(2) that is owned or controlled by
the City and used for public purposes on the public highways of this State.
10.95.020 Use of Unmarked Vehicles Generally. The Police Department of the City
may own, use, operate, and maintain unmarked vehicles for general undercover or confidential
investigative purposes, traffic control vehicles, law enforcement, confidential public health work,
and public assistance fraud or child support investigative purposes.
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 _________________, 2019.
__________________________________
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________ __________________________________
Angela Pashon, Interim, City Clerk Kerr Ferguson Law PLLC, City Attorney
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