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Intergovernmental Committee
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Yakima City Council present: Chairman Rick Ensey, Kathy Coffey, Dave Ettl
County Commissioner present: Mike Leita
City staff: Dick Zais, Dave Zabell, Michael Morales, Lare Wafters; Joan Davenport
County staff: Vern Redifer
Participating Guest: Joe Walsh, Central WA Homebuilders Association
4 -Party Agreement: Joan Davenport related that a staff level meeting for all parties has
been scheduled and confirmed for May 18.
Review and recommendations of common development standards: Ms. Davenport
reported that city and county staffs have met and have discussed at length the County's
tiered approach for local streets. She said there is a lot of agreement about arterial street
standards; however, differences in frontage improvement standards have not been
resolved. Some City and County staff members were able to attend the April meeting of
the homebuilders. Joe Walsh said the agreed upon standards must be affordable and that
low impact development standards should be "on the table," before development
standards are finalized. Chairman Ensey asked for some details on low impact
i development. Vern Redifer briefly characterized low impact development as changing the
way drainage or runoff is handled; specifically how it is collected, what happens to it, and
pervious versus non- pervious surfaces. Commissioner Leita said it is an interesting
process, but it should not be part of the common development standards process until it is
clearly defined. He questions when the low impact standards will be implemented, and
said when it happens it can be added to the joint standards. He wants the Committee to
work on the current standards, specifically the unresolved issue of frontage improvements.
Michael Morales pointed out that the homebuilders are only one constituency that needs to
be part of a public process. He mentioned, others, such as the Bike /Pedestrian Committee,
realtors and schools. Chairman Ensey agreed that more public input is needed, and
Councilmember Ettl added that policy makers can best make reasonable and cost effective
decisions after they have input from all sides. Mr. Leita said it should go through a joint
board process in conjunction with public input. Councilmember Coffey asked what the
process would be to make a decision on the arterial streets. Mr. Leita suggested the
Committee should enter into philosophical discussions surrounding the issue at the next
meeting. Mr. Ettl asked for specific information about the types and costs of construction.
Mr. Redifer's funding concept will be presented for discussion at the May 11 meeting.
Review policy for sewer extensions: Dave Zabell said the proposed resolution was to
acknowledge the County's decision that both the city and county should establish planning
commissions and that much of the document overlaps or reiterates current policy.
Mr. Leita said that the County takes exception with the seventh "Whereas," (WHEREAS,
® the City of Yakima's duty to serve unincorporated areas under the 4 -Party Agreement is
predicated on the City's participation in planning and land use decisions, through the
Regional Planning Agreement and otherwise as set forth in the 4 -Party Agreement) and
suggested a need for clarification. He said if adopted as is, concerns would be raised
about the City's ability to serve the UGA. Discussion ensued regarding expectations of
service and cost of service. Mr. Ensey suggested the cost of expansion be discussed
during the review of the 4 -Party Agreement. Further discussions about the proposed
resolution will take place prior to the next Committee meeting, and at the next meeting.
Update on required interlocal agreement between Yakima County and City of Yakima for
GMA implementation: Mr. Zais reminded the Committee that the agreement will
automatically renew on November 2, 2010, unless a revision or termination is intended by
either party. The deadline for notice is May 6. Mr. Leita said there could be an agreement
to extend the agreement or to allow it to continue as is. Mr. Zais noted that due to the
County's general concurrence there is no need to trigger the May 6 notice. Mr. Zais
suggested that the City would work on a letter to that effect.
Consideration of proposal to form a Yakima Urban Area Planning Advisory Committee:
Ms. Coffey would like to find a way to keep the members of the Regional Planning
Commission engaged in the process. City staff is in the process of researching options for
an advisory committee. Mr. Leita will solicit feedback from the BOCC.
Discussion regarding the airport safety overlay (ASO) zoning proposal: Mr. Leita said the
white paper created by City and County staff portrayed the situation and issues very well.
It's estimated that it will take approximately one year for the airport to write a master plan.
Although Mr. Leita indicated he would be willing to sign the current Interlocal Agreement,
he exerted that the City of Union Gap should sign it first. Ms. Davenport and Steve
Erickson will continue to work with Union Gap. No other action will be taken at this time.
The Committee decided to return to the schedule of meeting twice monthly with the full
Committee; the second and fourth Tuesdays, beginning at 3:30 p.m. City Council will meet
with staff prior to the meetings (3:00 p.m.).
Appro red 1 :
Riek Ensey, Chair Date