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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConduct PHearing_Ordinance 2019012 AmendmentKITTITAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA STAFF REPORT AGENDA DATE: February 4, 2020 ACTION REQUESTED: Conduct a Public Hearing to consider Amending Kittitas County Ordinance 2019-012. BACKGROUND: Recently, the Board of County Commissioners amended KCC 10.06.050 and 10.07.060 imposing parking fines in the HYAK LAMRID as Ordinance 2019-012. The Prosecuting Attorney's Office (at the request of the Sheriffs Office) desires amending Ordinance allowing an appeal to the parking fine. Public Works desires increasing the no parking zone along East Hyak Drive (MP 0.438 to MP 0.569) in the same amending action. INTERACTION: Public Works, Sheriffs Office and Prosecuting Attorney's Office. RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a public hearing to consider the amendment of Kittitas County Ordinance 2019-012. HANDLING: Return one original to Public Works ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance, Revised County Code, Redline of Revised County Code LEAD STAFF: Mark R. Cook, Director BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITTITAS STATE OF WASHING TON ORDINANCE NO. 2020 - An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2019-012 WHEREAS, fire, life, and safety concerns related to impeding snow plowing efforts due to improper parking and the resulting impingement of emergency vehicle access have been expressed by the Snoqualmie Pass Utility District, Kittitas County Public Works, and members of the public at a public hearing on December 3, 2019; and WHEREAS, implementation and practicality concerns over the resulting Ordinance 2019-012 have been expressed by the Kittitas County Sherriff s office, and WHEREAS, Public Works desires adding an additional no parking zone along East Hyak Drive from Mile Post (0.438 to MP 0.569) protecting the area in front of the County Maintenance Facility shared with Snoqualmie Public Utility District; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: KCC 1.0.07.060 is amended to read as follows: "Any vehicle parking in violation of this chapter in any no parking area or no parking zone designated in this chapter may be towed and impounded at the owner's expense as provided in Ch 46.55 RCW. Vehicles parked in the locations specified in KCC 10.07.010(13) and in violation of RCW 46.61.560 are subject to a $200 fine payable and appealable as provided in Ch. 46.63 RCW. Said fines and impoundment shall be effective upon installation of appropriate signs." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: KCC 10.06.050 is amended to read as follows: "Any vehicle parking in any county parking area in violation of this chapter shall be towed and impounded at the owner's expense as provided in Ch. 46.55 RCW. Vehicles parked in violation of this code section are subject to a $200 fine payable and appealable as provided in Ch. 46.63 RCW. Said fines and impoundment shall be effective upon installation of appropriate signs." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: KCC 10.07.010 is amended to extend the "No Parking" limits along East Hyak Drive from MP 0.438 to MP 0.569. Page 1 Ordinance Amending Parking Regulations DATED this 4th day of February 2020, at Ellensburg, Washington. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Brett Wachsmith, Chairman Attest: ❑ Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik Laura Osiadacz, Vice -Chairman ❑ Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz Cory Wright, Commissioner Ordinance Amending Parking Regulations Page 2 Kittitas County Code Title 10 1 Vehicles and Traffic Chapters 10.04 Uniform Standards for Road Signs and Traffic -Control Devices 10.05 Emergency Routes on County Roads and Public Rights -of -Way 10.06 Parking on County Property 10.07 No Parking Areas 10.08 Speed Limits on County Roads 10.12 Stop and Yield Streets 10.16 Permit Fees for Overweight Vehicles 10.20 Permits for Logging Trucks (Repealed) 10.24 All -Terrain Vehicles 10.28 Seasonal Weight Restrictions 10.32 Snowmobiles 10.36 Off -Road Vehicles (Repealed) 10.37 Off -Road and Non -highway Vehicles (Repealed) 10.38 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations * For the statutory provisions regarding the power of the State Highway Commission to designate uniform state standards with respect to traffic -control devices, see RCW 47.36.030; for provisions requiring local authorities to place and maintain such traffic -control devices upon public highways, see RCW 47.36.060. 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 as provided in Ch 46.55 RCW. Vehicles parked in violation of this code section are subject to a $200 fine payable and appealable as provided in Ch. 46.63 RCW. Said fines and impoundment shall be effective upon installation of appropriate signs.(Ord. 2019-012, 2019; 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). U 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.; including milepost 0.438 to milepost 0.569 on East Hyak Drive.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. 14. Canyon Road, from Stone Road south 0.25 miles, both sides. 15. 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 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 may be towed and impounded at the owner's expense as provided in Ch 46.55 RCW. Vehicles parked in the locations specified in KCC 10.07.010(13) and in violation of RCW 46.61.560 are subject to a $200 fine payable and appealable as provided in Ch. 46.63 RCW. Said fines and impoundment shall be effective upon installation of appropriate signs." (Ord. 2019-012, 2019; Ord. 96-16, 1996). Kittitas County Code Title 10 1 Vehicles and Traffic chapters 10.04 Uniform Standards for Road Signs and Traffic -Control Devices 10.05 Emergency Routes on County Roads and Public Rights -of -Way 10.06 Parking on County Property 10.07 No Parking Areas 10.08 Speed Limits on County Roads 10.12 Stop and Yield Streets 10.16 Permit Fees for Overweight Vehicles 10.20 Permits for Lagging Trucks (Repealed) 10.24 All -Terrain Vehicles 10.28 Seasonal Weight Restrictions 10.32 Snowmobiles 10.36 Off -Road Vehicles (Repealed) 10.37 Off -Road and Non -highway Vehicles (Repealed) 10.38 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations *For the statutory provisions regarding the power of the State Highway Commission to designate uniform state standards with respect to traffic -control devices, see RCW 47.36.030; for provisions requiring local authorities to place and maintain such traffic -control devices upon public highways, see. RCW 47.36.060. 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 expenseasprovided in Ch 46.55 RCW. Vehicles parked -in violation of this code section are subject to a 8200 fine payable and appealable as provided in Ch 46.63 RCW Said fines and impoundment shall be effective upon installation of avorooriate Bions A{ine-et $200.00 shall be paid as "^^a'`'On Of •et irn of the ^h'^ ^ (Ord. 2019-012, 2019; 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). O 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. 10.07060 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. 43-AII roads contained in the Hyak RID No. 96-1: including milepost 0.438 to milepost 0.569 on East Hyak Drive. 4413. 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. 45,74. Canyon Road, from Stone Road south 0.25 miles, both sides. 4615. 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 4 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 4 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 c 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 recreationaVemergency 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 4 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 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 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 {aarlcing-u+welaiiea of-Hw *,apter+r�aayae-park ng area or no parking zone designate-' .he .. n fiRe .( $200 .00 shall 4.... ald ,...air' _tip as a ofreturn ofth,. e "Any vehicle parking in violation of this chapter in any no parking area or no parking zone •-_„--- Formatted: Font: (Default) Segoe UI, 10.5 pt designated in this chapter may be towed and impounded at the owner's expense as provided in Ch Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After. 0 pt, Don't 46.55 RCW Vehicles parked in the locations specified in KCC 1007.010(13) and in violation of RCW adjust space between Latin and Asian text, Don't adjust 46 61 560 are subject to a $200 fine payable and appealable as provided in Ch 46.63 RCW Said space between Asian text and numbers, Pattern: Clear fines and impoundment shall be effective upon installation of appropriate signs" (Ord. 2019-012, 2019; Ord. 96-16, 1996).