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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 8.
For Meeting of: March 15, 2016

ITEM TITLE:Status of Complete Streets Ordinance and Sidewalk Grants
SUBMITTED BY:

Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
At the March 1, 2016, City Council meeting, several citizens spoke to urge the City Council to consider implementing a Complete Streets Ordinance and to encourage the City to take full advantage of sidewalk grant opportunities with  the State "Safe Routes to School" program and the "Pedestrian Safety" Program. In addition, one citizen urged the Council to consider re-establishing the City of Yakima Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee. Council requested a status report be presented at the March 15, 2016 meeting providing more background and information on these items.  The enclosed report is submitted in response to this request.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: Interim City Manager

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
report safe streets3/9/2016Cover Memo