HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2004-016 Increase Citizen Members to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory CommitteeRESOLUTION NO. R-2004- 16
A RESOLUTION Adding two additional citizen members and amending Resolution
No. R-94-37 that established a Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory
Committee for the City of Yakima, Washington.
WHEREAS, there has been an increase in the number of bicyclists and pedestrian
in the Yakima area and this increase is to the benefit of the City of Yakima and its
citizens alike; and
WHEREAS, pedestrians and the use of bicycles result in less vehicular traffic on
roads, less deterioration of streets, less pollution, greater mobility for those without
automobiles, including children and important health benefits for all; and
WHEREAS, highly visible cyclists, bike/pedestrian route signs and
bike/pedestrian paths can enhance the image of Yakima as a friendly, healthy and family-
oriented city, for tourists and potential citizens and businesses; and
WHEREAS, a Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee can help insure an orderly, safe and
convenient integration of bicyclists and pedestrians into the general traffic flow,
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council established a Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory
Committee in 1994 by Resolution No. R-94-37 that has been working toward improving
conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists and still has much work to do; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
A Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee was established by Resolution No. R-
94-37 for the City of Yakima for the following purposes:
1. To aid in the creation and review of a Yakima Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan;
2. To seek consensus among staff, committee, affected citizens and neighborhoods
or other interested groups on bicycle/pedestrian projects and implementation;
3. To establish annually a list of recommended bicycle/pedestrian priorities to serve
as a proposed bicycle/pedestrian budget for the coming year;
4. To aid in the review and adoption of preliminary and final plans for creating and
financing specific bicycle /pedestrian projects; and
5. To keep the public informed about existing and proposed bicycle/pedestrian
projects and encourage citizen participation in identifying problem areas,
reviewing existing facilities and planning and implementing new projects and
facilities.
The total membership of the Committee shall consist of seven citizen Committee
members. One of said citizen members shall represent the. Yakima Greenway
Foundation. Except for the Greenway Representative, all Committee members shall be
residents of the City of Yakima who are not employees of the City and who are
concerned about bicycle/pedestrian projects. All seven citizen members shall be
appointed by the City Council. Support for the Committee shall be from professional
staff of the City of Yakima. Committee members shall serve without compensation at the
pleasure of the City Council or City Manager for indefinite terms.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 3rd day of February, 2004.
Paul George, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. I- g
For Meeting of February 3, 2004
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Amendment to Resolution No. R-94-37 that created the Bicycle
Pedestrian Advisory Committee to amend the Committee to consist of seven citizens
SUBMITTED BY: Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works
CONTACT PERSON: Shelley Willson, Streets and Traffic Division Manager, 576-6430
Joan Davenport, Supervising Traffic Engineer, 576-6417
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
On April 5, 1994, the Yakima City Council created the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee with •
Resolution No. R-94-37. The Committee has met on a monthly basis for nearly the entire ten-year
period since its beginning Accomplishments include a Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan (included in the
Comprehensive Plan, and now subject to updating), a Bicycle Map, annual project lists included in the
6 -Year TIP, Recommendations Report to Modify the Street Development Standards of YMC 12.06
as well as many other projects and reports to the City Council. Various citizen groups have attended
the monthly meetings of this Committee to discuss issues of concern in the community.
From time to time, it has been difficult to obtain a quorum of the committee with only five citizen
members. The Committee respectfully requests the City Council consider appointing two additional
citizen members to serve on this Committee and for the Committee to have a total of seven members.
Minor changes have been made to the original resolution to ease in the operation, administration and
support of this Council approved Committee. At the January 20, 2004 City Council meeting, staff
was directed to bring this legislation forward.
Resolution X Ordinance _ Other_ Contract Mail to (name and address):
Funding Source None necessary
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully respects City Council approve the attached resolution
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee respectfully
requests appointment of additional members to a total of seven members.
COUNCIL ACTION:
Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO R-2004-16