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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHoldPHearingParkingandTowingFinesKITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA STAFF REPORT AGENDA DATE: December 3, 2019 ACTION REQUESTED: Hold a Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance Amending KCC 10.06.050 and 10.07.060 (Towing and impounding vehicles violating parking restrictions). BACKGROUND: Kittitas County Department of Public Works has continued operational issues due to illegal parking in the Hyak Estates area. Staff has worked with the Prosecuting Attorney's office on the proposed code amendment and is requesting the Board of County Commissioners amend KCC 10.06.050 and 10.07.060 as presented. INTERACTION: Public Works. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Ordinance to Amend KCC 10.06.050 and 10.07.060 "Towing and impounding vehicles violating parking restrictions'. HANDLING: Return one copy to Public Works ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance; Redline copy of KCC 10.06.050 and 10.07.060 proposed amendments and one clean copy. LEAD STAFF: Mark Cook, Director Chapter 10.06 PARKING ON COUNTY PROPERTY Sections 10.06.010 Purpose. 10.06.020 Definitions. 10.06.030 Issuance of parking permits to county employees. 10.06.040 Restrictions in county parking areas. 10.06.050 Towing and impounding vehicles violating parking restrictions. 10.06.060 Policy regulating employee and public parking on county properties. 10.06.010 Purpose. The declared purposes of this chapter are to provide parking for the public who are doing business at the Kittitas County Courthouse, to designate certain areas for parking for county employees and county vehicles and to prohibit parking by non -employees in certain designated areas. (Ord. 891 (part), 1989). 10.06.020 Definitions. "County Parking" includes all properties owned by Kittitas County used for parking. (Ord. 2015-004, 2015; Ord. 89-1 (part), 1989). 10.06.030 Issuance of parking permits to county employees. A overnight parking permit shall be issued to each county employee at the employee's request and at no charge by the Kittitas County Human Resources department (Ord. 2015-004, 2015; Ord. 89-1 (part), 1989). 10.06.040 Restrictions in county parking areas. 1. "County Parking Areas" are set aside and usable by employees and the general public doing business at the Kittitas County Courthouse during normal business hours. 2. "County Parking Areas" are designated and signed as "No Overnight Parking Without Permit" for personal vehicles. County owned vehicles are not required to display overnight Parking Permits. (Ord. 2015-004, 2015; Ord. 89-1 (part), 1989). 10.06.050 Towing and impounding vehicles violating parking restrictions. Any vehicle parking in any county parking area in violation of this chapter shall be towed and impounded at the owner's expense. A fine of $200.00 shall be paid as a condition of return of the vehcile. (Ord. 89-1 (part), 1989; Ord 2015-J. 10.06.060 Policy regulating employee and public parking on county properties. The following shall be the policy regulating employee and public parking on certain county properties: 1. Permits will be issued only to county employees for their use as needed for overnight parking at the Kittitas County owned parking lots. 2. Permits will be issued by the Kittitas County Human Resources department. 3. Towing Company signs will be provided at towing company's expense. 4. The Towing Company providing towing services will be selected from qualified respondents to a Request for Proposals and contracted under a Professional Services Contract with a term of 5 years. (Ord. 2015-004, 2015; Ord. 89-1 (part) 1989). vJ Chapter 10.07 NO PARKING AREAS Sections 10.07.010 Areas designated. 10.07.020 Winter areas designated. 10.07.025 No overnight parking areas designated. 10.07.030 School areas - Bus stops. 10.07.040 Thirty -minute parking zone. 10.07.050 Turnaround areas on county roads. 10.07.060 Towing and impounding of vehicles violating parking restrictions. 10.07.010 Areas designated. The board of county commissioners, in the best interest of the public, directs the director of public works to post the following roads with "No Parking": 1. Anderson Road, from Umptanum Road to Ellensburg City limits on west side. 2. Umptanum Road, from Anderson Road to Yakima River Bridge on north side. 3. Umptanum Road, from Anderson Road to 1-90 overpass on south side. 4. Lake Cle Elum Dam Road, at dam (end of road), in turnaround area. 5. Mill Creek Road, both sides entire road. 6. Pfenning Road, from First Avenue to Third Avenue on east side. 7. Via Kachess Road, from milepost 0.85 to milepost 2.22 (end of road) both sides. 8. Kachess Lake Road, from milepost 2.895 to milepost 2.940, both sides 9. Huntzinger Road, from milepost 2.66 to milepost 2.78, both sides. 10. Huntzinger Road, from milepost 3.00 to milepost 3.30 on east side. 11. Wilson Creek Road, at milepost 8.90, in turnaround area. 12. Thorp Highway from milepost 6.65 to milepost 6.80, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays, on north side. 13. All roads contained in the Hyak RID No. 96-1. 14. Ringer Loop Road from mile post 0.53 to 0.82 on the east side of Ringer Loop and from mile post 0.82 to mile post 1.15 on the north side of Ringer Loop. 15. Canyon Road, from Stone Road south 0.25 miles, both sides. 16. Sparks Road, from milepost 0.00 at West Sparks Road to milepost 0.26 southwest of West Sparks Road, both sides. (Ord. 2015-005, Ord. 2013-004, 2013; Ord. 2008-02, 2008; Ord. 2007-24, 2007; Ord. 2000-20, 2000; Ord. 99-02 § 2, 1999; Ord. 98-12, 1998; Ord. 98-06, 1998; Ord. 96-21 (part), 1996; Ord. 94-11, 1994; Ord. 92-22 (part), 1992; Ord. 91-2, 1991; Ord. 87-2,1987; Ord. 86-5, 1986; Ord. 85-3 § 1, 1985; Ord. 83-1 (part), 1983; Res. DPW -2-82,1982; Res. DPW -75-81, 1981; Res. DPW -74-81,1981; Res. DPW -67- 80, 1980). 10.07.020 Winter areas designated. 1. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle from November 1 each year until the following April 30 on: o Via Kachess Road from mile post 0.00 to mile post 0.85 o Middle Fork Teanaway Road at the turn around on the northerly end o Yellowstone Trail from mile post 0.12 to mile post 0.74 o Woods and Steele Road on the north side from mile post 0.65 to mile post 0.79 and the turn -around at the southwest end of the county portion of said road o In the turn -around area at approximately milepost 1.70, Teanaway Road, North Fork o Salmon La Sac Road - the specific area to be designated shall be determined by the department of public works and will become effective upon installation of the appropriate signs. o The west side of North Lake Cabins Road; the board of county commissioners may direct the removal or covering of the signs for short periods of time to allow parking during special periods or events o In the turn -around area at the end of the county portion of Kachess Lake Road, and on the northwesterly side of Kachess Lake Road between the intersection with Via Kachess Road and the turn -around at the end of the county portion of Kachess Lake Road o In the turnaround area at the intersection of Cabin Creek Road and Prentice Avenue in Easton (Cabin Creek Road mile post 0.31) 2. A special winter recreation parking area permit is required to park on Kachess Lake Road and Salmon La Sac Road, as determined by the department of public works, and will be effective upon installation of the appropriate signs. 3. Special winter recreational/emergency parking areas shall be allowed as determined by the department of public works and will become effective upon installation of the appropriate signs. (Ord. 2014-013, 2014; Ord. 2012-003, 2012; Ord. 97-01, 1997; Ord. 94-30, 1994; Ord. 94-23, 1994; Ord. 94-5, 1994; Ord. 92-31, 1992; Ord. 92-23, 1992; Ord. 85-3 § 2, 1985; Ord. 83-7 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-1 (part), 1983; Ord. 82-13, 1982). 10.07.025 No overnight parking areas designated. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle overnight on the below listed roads: Gladmar Road, entire length (Ord. 98-07, 1998). 10.07.030 School areas - Bus stops. "No parking" zones shall be established on the below listed roads at the locations indicated, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the school year only: a. Camas Lane in cul-de-sac b. Cedar Cove Road in cul-de-sac c. Charlton Road in cul-de-sac d. Cooke Canyon Road in cul-de-sac e. Fields Road in cul-de-sac f. Lower Pech Point Road turnaround at milepost 4.28 g. Naneum Road in cul-de-sac h. Payne Road in cul-de-sac i. Pioneer Road in cul-de-sac j. Stone Road in cul-de-sac k. Susan Road in cul-de-sac I. Umptanum Road at its intersection with South Riverbottom Road m. Umptanum Road in Shushuskin Ridge Road Turnaround n. Upper Green Canyon Road in cul-de-sac 2. Deleted by Ord. 92-22. (Ord. 2012-003, 2012; Ord 2004-02, 2004; Ord. 93-16 (part), 1993; Ord. 92-22 (part), 1992; Ord. 86-3, 1986; Ord. 84-1, 1984). 10.07.040 Thirty -minute parking zone. Thirty -minute parking zone from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays, is established on the south side of the Thorp Highway from milepost 6.65 to mile post 6.80 (in front of the Thorp Schools). (Ord. 9222 (part), 1992). 10.07.050 Turnaround areas on county roads. "No Parking" zones shall be established on county road turnarounds. The specific area designated shall be determined by the department of public works and will become effective upon installation of the appropriate signs. (Ord. 95-1, 1995). 10.07.060 Towing and impounding of vehicles violating parking restrictions. Any vehicle parking in violation of this chapter in any no parking area or no parking zone designated in this chapter shall be towed and impounded at the owner's expense. Said vehicle shall additionally be subject to fine in the amount of $200.00 to be paid as a condition of return of the vehicle. (Ord. 96-16, 1996). BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITTITAS STATE OF WASHINGTON ORDINANCE No. 2019- ESTA13LISHING PARKING FINES FOR ALL ROADS CONTAINED WITHIN THE HYAK RID NO. 96-1 AND AMENDING KCC 10.06.050 AND 10.07.060 WHEREAS: Kittitas County Code 10.07.010 designates all roads contained in the Hyak RID No. 96-1 as no parking; and WHEREAS: Recurrent prohibited winter parking exacerbates Public Works snow removal efforts; and WHEREAS: Hyak residents and Snoqualmie Public Utility managers are requesting enforcement support of the no parking restrictions in the Hyak Community; and WHEREAS: Public Works is requesting the implementation of no parking fines in Hyak as a means of supporting regulation of the no -parking zones; and WHEREAS: The Board of Kittitas County Commissioners did hold a public hearing on December 3, 2019 gathering public testimony on the proposed no parking fines for all roads contained in Hyak RID No. 96-1; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED That the Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners, after due deliberation and in the best interest of the public, does hereby amend KCC 10.06.050 and 10.07.060 establishing no parking fines for all road contained within Hyak RID No. 96-1. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED That this ordinance will become effective upon the installation of the appropriate no parking signs. ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 2019. Attest: ❑ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik ❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Cory Wright, Chairman Brett Wachsmith, Vice -Chairman Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner Chapter 10.06 PARKING ON COUNTY PROPERTY Sections 10.06.010 Purpose. 10.06.020 Definitions. 10.06.030 Issuance of parking permits to county employees. 10.06.040 Restrictions in county parking areas. 10.06.050 Towing and impounding vehicles violating parking restrictions. 10.06.060 Policy regulating employee and public parking on county properties. 10.06.010 Purpose. The declared purposes of this chapter are to provide parking for the public who are doing business at the Kittitas County Courthouse, to designate certain areas for parking for county employees and county vehicles and to prohibit parking by non -employees in certain designated areas. (Ord. 891 (part), 1989). 10.06.020 Definitions. "County Parking" includes all properties owned by Kittitas County used for parking. (Ord. 2015-004, 2015; Ord. 89-1 (part), 1989). 10.06.030 Issuance of parking permits to county employees. A overnight parking permit shall be issued to each county employee at the employee's request and at no charge by the Kittitas County Human Resources department (Ord. 2015-004, 2015; Ord. 89-1 (part), 1989). 10.06.040 Restrictions in county parking areas. 1. "County Parking Areas" are set aside and usable by employees and the general public doing business at the Kittitas County Courthouse during normal business hours. 2. "County Parking Areas" are designated and signed as "No Overnight Parking Without Permit" for personal vehicles. County owned vehicles are not required to display overnight Parking Permits. (Ord. 2015-004, 2015; Ord. 89-1 (part), 1989). 10.06.050 Towing and impounding vehicles violating parking restrictions. Any vehicle parking in any county parking area in violation of this chapter shall be towed and impounded at the owner's expense. A fine of $200.00 shall be paid as a condition of return of the vehcile. (Ord. 89-1 (part), 1989; Ord 2015-_). 10.06.060 Policy regulating employee and public parking on county properties. The following shall be the policy regulating employee and public parking on certain county properties: 1. Permits will be issued only to county employees for their use as needed for overnight parking at the Kittitas County owned parking lots. 2. Permits will be issued by the Kittitas County Human Resources department. 3. Towing Company signs will be provided at towing company's expense. 4. The Towing Company providing towing services will be selected from qualified respondents to a Request for Proposals and contracted under a Professional Services Contract with a term of 5 years. (Ord. 2015-004, 2015; Ord. 89-1 (part) 1989). Chapter 10.07 NO PARKING AREAS Sections 10.07.010 Areas designated. 10.07.020 Winter areas designated. 10.07.025 No overnight parking areas designated. 10.07.030 School areas - Bus stops. 10.07.040 Thirty -minute parking zone. 10.07.050 Turnaround areas on county roads. 10.07.060 Towing and impounding of vehicles violating parking restrictions. 10.07.010 Areas designated. The board of county commissioners, in the best interest of the public, directs the director of public works to post the following roads with "No Parking": 1. Anderson Road, from Umptanum Road to Ellensburg City limits on west side. 2. Umptanum Road, from Anderson Road to Yakima River Bridge on north side. 3. Umptanum Road, from Anderson Road to I-90 overpass on south side. 4. Lake Cle Elum Dam Road, at dam (end of road), in turnaround area. 5. Mill Creek Road, both sides entire road. 6. Pfenning Road, from First Avenue to Third Avenue on east side. 7. Via Kachess Road, from milepost 0.85 to milepost 2.22 (end of road) both sides. 8. Kachess Lake Road, from milepost 2.895 to milepost 2.940, both sides 9. Huntzinger Road, from milepost 2.66 to milepost 2.78, both sides. 10. Huntzinger Road, from milepost 3.00 to milepost 3.30 on east side. 11. Wilson Creek Road, at milepost 8.90, in turnaround area. 12. Thorp Highway from milepost 6.65 to milepost 6.80, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays, on north side. 13. All roads contained in the Hyak RID No. 96-1. 14. Ringer Loop Road from mile post 0.53 to 0.82 on the east side of Ringer Loop and from mile post 0.82 to mile post 1.15 on the north side of Ringer Loop. 15. Canyon Road, from Stone Road south 0.25 miles, both sides. 16. Sparks Road, from milepost 0.00 at West Sparks Road to milepost 0.26 southwest of West Sparks Road, both sides. (Ord. 2015-005, Ord. 2013-004, 2013; Ord. 2008-02, 2008; Ord. 2007-24, 2007; Ord. 2000-20, 2000; Ord. 99-02 § 2, 1999; Ord. 98-12, 1998; Ord. 98-06, 1998; Ord. 96-21 (part), 1996; Ord. 94-11, 1994; Ord. 92-22 (part), 1992; Ord. 91-2, 1991; Ord. 87-2, 1987; Ord. 86-5, 1986; Ord. 85-3 § 1, 1985; Ord. 83-1 (part), 1983; Res. DPW -2-82,1982; Res. DPW -75-81, 1981; Res. DPW -74-81, 1981; Res. DPW -67- 80, 1980). 10.07.020 Winter areas designated. 1. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle from November 1 each year until the following April 30 on: o Via Kachess Road from mile post 0.00 to mile post 0.85 o Middle Fork Teanaway Road at the turn around on the northerly end o Yellowstone Trail from mile post 0.12 to mile post 0.74 o Woods and Steele Road on the north side from mile post 0.65 to mile post 0.79 and the turn -around at the southwest end of the county portion of said road o In the turn -around area at approximately milepost 1.70, Teanaway Road, North Fork o Salmon La Sac Road - the specific area to be designated shall be determined by the department of public works and will become effective upon installation of the appropriate signs. o The west side of North Lake Cabins Road; the board of county commissioners may direct the removal or covering of the signs for short periods of time to allow parking during special periods or events o In the turn -around area at the end of the county portion of Kachess Lake Road, and on the northwesterly side of Kachess Lake Road between the intersection with Via Kachess Road and the turn -around at the end of the county portion of Kachess Lake Road o In the turnaround area at the intersection of Cabin Creek Road and Prentice Avenue in Easton (Cabin Creek Road mile post 0.31) 2. A special winter recreation parking area permit is required to park on Kachess Lake Road and Salmon La Sac Road, as determined by the department of public works, and will be effective upon installation of the appropriate signs. 3. Special winter recreational/emergency parking areas shall be allowed as determined by the department of public works and will become effective upon installation of the appropriate signs. (Ord. 2014-013, 2014; Ord. 2012-003, 2012; Ord. 97-01, 1997; Ord. 94-30, 1994; Ord. 94-23, 1994; Ord. 94-5, 1994; Ord. 92-31, 1992; Ord. 92-23, 1992; Ord. 85-3 § 2,1985; Ord. 83-7 (part), 1983; Ord. 83-1 (part), 1983; Ord. 82-13, 1982). 10.07.025 No overnight parking areas designated. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle overnight on the below listed roads: Gladmar Road, entire length (Ord. 98-07, 1998). 10.07.030 School areas - Bus stops. 1. "No parking" zones shall be established on the below listed roads at the locations indicated, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the school year only: a. Camas Lane in cul-de-sac b. Cedar Cove Road in cul-de-sac c. Charlton Road in cul-de-sac d. Cooke Canyon Road in cul-de-sac e. Fields Road in cul-de-sac f. Lower Peoh Point Road turnaround at milepost 4.28 g. Naneum Road in cul-de-sac h. Payne Road in cul-de-sac i. Pioneer Road in cul-de-sac j. Stone Road in cul-de-sac k. Susan Road in cul-de-sac I. Umptanum Road at its intersection with South Riverbottom Road m. Umptanum Road in Shushuskin Ridge Road Turnaround n. Upper Green Canyon Road in cul-de-sac 2. Deleted by Ord. 92-22. (Ord. 2012-003, 2012; Ord 2004-02, 2004; Ord. 93-16 (part), 1993; Ord. 92-22 (part), 1992; Ord. 86-3, 1986; Ord. 84-1, 1984). 10.07.040 Thirty -minute parking zone. Thirty -minute parking zone from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays, is established on the south side of the Thorp Highway from milepost 6.65 to mile post 6.80 (in front of the Thorp Schools). (Ord. 9222 (part), 1992). 10.07.050 Turnaround areas on county roads. "No Parking" zones shall be established on county road turnarounds. The specific area designated shall be determined by the department of public works and will become effective upon installation of the appropriate signs. (Ord. 95-1, 1995). 10.07.060 Towing and impounding of vehicles violating parking restrictions. Any vehicle parking in violation of this chapter in any no parking area or no parking zone designated in this chapter shall be towed and impounded at the owner's expense. Said vehicle shall additionally be subject to fine in the amount of $200.00 to be paid as a condition of return of the vehicle. (Ord. 96-16,1996).