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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
ADJOURNED MEETING - STUDY SESSION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 6, 2001 - 7:30 A.M.
POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER - 200 SOUTH 3 RD STREET
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Council: Mayor Mary Place, presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett,
Lynn Buchanan, Larry Mattson, John Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims
Absent: Council Member Henry Beauchamp (excused)
Staff: Dick Zais, City Manager; Bill Cook; Director of Community and
Economic Development; Don Blesio, Police Chief; Larry Peterson,
Assistant City Attorney; Kay Adams, City Engineer; Doug Maples,
Code Administration Manager; Dave Brown, Water /Irrigation
Engineer; Kevin Callow, Development Engineer; and City Clerk
Roberts
2. REVIEW OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO YAKIMA MUNICIPAL CODE
TITLE 12
Council Member Barnett suggested Council members review the proposed
ordinance first and then review the staff report on conflicting sections of the
Municipal Code.
• Council Reviews the proposed amendments to Title 12
Page 1
Council Member Barnett requested a change to the first whereas in the
ordinance. He stated the Joint Board did not review Title 12 and that reference
should be deleted. Referencing the last paragraph, he asked if we still need this
sentence in light of the proposed changes of Title 8? Mr. Adams stated they left it
as repair and maintenance in Title 8.
Page 2
No changes.
Page 3
Another concern mentioned by Council Member Barnett expressed concern that
the ordinance gives the city engineer authority to establish fees and initiate
certain action without a public hearing or council action. Council asked staff to
amend this section to require that council approve the fees.
Page 4
No changes.
Page 5
The his /her references were changed to their; one was missed one on this page.
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Page 6
The last sentence has a comma missing; it will be changed to "City of Yakima
`comma' Nob Hill Water Company... ". Council discussed the language relating to
private wells and water purveyors, and fire flows. Mr. Peterson stated that staff
could develop language to clarify the definition of purveyor. Mr. Cook interjected
that Title 12 is not meant for a single home on a single lot; it is intended to
address housing developments. Following a discussion regarding suggested
language changes, it was the consensus of Council to have staff come back with
suggested new language and information on fire flow and hydrant requirements.
Page 7
Ron Anderson, Central Washington Home Builders Association, referred to
Section 12.04.050 (4) and stated that the Association wants to add "and the labor
to connect the pipe shall be supplied by the city.." Larry Peterson suggested that
the language be changed to say the city "shall supply" instead of "the city is to"
supply.
Page 8
Under Section 12.05.010, Council Member Barnett asked that the first sentence
be amended to strike "and reconstructed ". During discussion it was also
suggested that the words "where feasible" could be inserted at the end of the
sentence. However, after the mayor pointed out that Section 12.05.040 allows for
adjustments of the regulations, Council Member Barnett withdrew his suggestion.
Section 12.05.020 was discussed. Council Member Barnett objected to the
phrase "planter strip" and suggested it be deleted, since other things, such as a
wider bike lane could create a buffer zone. Council Member Mattson suggested
that it could say "(e.g. planter strip) ". Kay Adams stated he could exercise some
flexibility when reviewing the plans.
Page 9
Council members agreed that "when feasible" should be included in the sentence
under bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Section 12.06.030, "Bicycle lanes and
pedestrian sidewalks, when feasible, shall be provided..."
Council Member Puccinelli expressed concern about the 600 foot maximum
length of a cul -de -sac; however, it was pointed out by Mayor Place that the city
engineer has the ability to adjust the standard when necessary.
Page 10
No changes
• Page 11
Council Member Barnett questioned the requirement for a traffic study and
suggested that a sentence be added that traffic studies will be required within the
SEPA thresholds. Assistant City Attorney Peterson commented that the traffic
study is a requirement under the Growth Management Act. Council decided to
leave the language as it is.
• Council reviews the Procedures Manual
It was the consensus of Council to amend the name of the manual to "City of
Yakima Procedures Manual for Construction of Public Improvements ".
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A discussion ensued about including an appeal process in the manual. It was the
consensus of Council to retain the existing language and not include a written
appeal process.
Council members reviewed the forms. It was suggested that under Plan Review,
• in the checklist, drainage should be changed to drainage /storm water (page 9).
Mr. Peterson stated he would review the indemnity agreement (page 11).
• Council discusses conflicting sections of the Municipal Code
Larry Peterson commented that Council had earlier discussed deleting some
items that are in Title 15 as well as Title 12; however, he suggested that
consideration other than deletion be considered because they are part of the
zoning ordinance and the County may be relying on those requirements. It was
the consensus of Council to leave those sections in the ordinance, but reference
Title 12 for projects within the city limits.
Council Member Mattson commented that since it would take a lot of effort to
review the Municipal Code for conflicting sections, he wants to adopt these
changes and then schedule a time at a later date for a more thorough review of
the Code.
• Concluding comments are given
City Manager Zais stated that the comments heard today would be incorporated
into the ordinance to create a final version and bring it back to Council for
passage in the near future. He reported he received a letter from Sallie Winton, a
citizen, who had a concern about streets and gutters in a manufactured home
development. He said her concerns were not related to development standards
for manufactured homes and that staff will respond to her letter.
3. ADJOURNMENT
BUCHANAN MOVED AND BARNETT SECONDED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING AT 8:52 P.M. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote;
Beauchamp absent.
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An audio tape of this meeting is available in the City Cle s Office
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