Chapter 9.49
DOWNTOWN YAKIMA PARKING COMMISSION
Sections:
9.49.010 Purpose.
9.49.020 Definitions.
9.49.030 Downtown Yakima parking commission.
9.49.040 Terms.
9.49.050 Organization.
9.49.060 Composition of the commission.
9.49.070 Powers and duties.
9.49.010 Purpose.
The downtown Yakima parking commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Yakima city council and city manager concerning formulation of policy and plans for development, management and operation of the Yakima downtown parking district. (Ord. 2007-35 § 1 (part), 2007).
9.49.020 Definitions.
The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall mean as follows:
“Annual parking management plan” means a yearly plan describing the annual budget and the daily management and operations of the parking system.
“Downtown parking district boundaries” includes the parking areas as follows:
9th Street to the east, both sides of the street;
7th Avenue to the west, both sides of the street;
Lincoln Avenue to the north, both sides of the street; and
Walnut Street to the south, both sides of the street.
“Parking” includes on-street and off-street parking. (Ord. 2007-35 § 1 (part), 2007).
9.49.030 Downtown Yakima parking commission.
There is hereby established a downtown Yakima parking commission consisting of eight members, seven voting and one nonvoting position, as provided in YMC 9.49.060. Members of the downtown Yakima parking commission shall be appointed by the Yakima city council. (Ord. 2007-35 § 1 (part), 2007).
9.49.040 Terms.
The initial appointments to the commission shall be staggered. Three voting members shall be appointed for three years. Four voting members and the nonvoting member shall be appointed for four years. Thereafter, the terms shall be made for four years. Membership on the commission shall be limited to two full consecutive four-year terms. Reappointment after two full consecutive terms may be made after at least a two-year absence. The Yakima city council shall fill vacancies for a new or unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. Removal of commission members shall be controlled by YMC 1.30.010. (Ord. 2007-35 § 1 (part), 2007).
9.49.050 Organization.
During January of each year, the commission shall elect from the membership a chairman, vice-chairman and such other officers as the commission members deem necessary to organize and carry on the functions and duties of the commission. The commission shall adopt a time for holding regular monthly meetings, and the commission shall hold regular monthly meetings unless cancelled with notice by the chairman. Special meetings may be called by the chairman to be held at any time pursuant to notice of such meeting given as required by law. (Ord. 2007-35 § 1 (part), 2007).
9.49.060 Composition of the commission.
A. The commission shall always include the following seven voting members:
1. A business owner representing businesses between 7th Avenue and 1st Avenue.
2. A business owner representing the businesses on Front Street.
3. Two business owners representing businesses between 1st Street and 9th Street.
4. Two property owners within the district boundaries.
5. A resident from within the district boundary.
B. The commission shall also include one nonvoting position to be filled by a member of the Yakima city council.
C. Recommendations for membership on the downtown Yakima parking commission shall come from the committee for downtown Yakima (CDY). The Yakima city council will appoint the members of the commission. (Ord. 2007-35 § 1 (part), 2007).
9.49.070 Powers and duties.
The downtown Yakima parking commission is tasked with the oversight of a downtown parking system that will meet the ever-changing needs of the downtown business property owners, residents and users. The commission would address downtown parking issues and make recommendations to council to be approved by resolution.
In carrying out these responsibilities, the commission shall review the following:
(1) On-street parking regulations, including, but not limited to, time restrictions, loading zones, no parking zones.
(2) Location and type of parking (i.e., parallel, diagonal, etc.).
(3) Use of parking technology.
(4) Parking fees.
(5) Cost of parking infractions.
(6) Enforcement of parking regulations.
(7) Annual parking management plan.
(8) All other issues that might affect the operation of parking within the downtown parking district boundaries. (Ord. 2007-35 § 1 (part), 2007).