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CityCouncil | 2019-01-02 | 19 | Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft requested input from the Interim City Attorney related to Council providing sufficient direction to staff. The Interim City Attorney stated the motion provided by Vice Mayor Knox White will improve the reimbursement agreement and give direction to staff in terms of what is desired. The Interim City Manager inquired if the 22 foot wide road be used as a fire lane; outlined that fire access roads must be at least 22 feet wide. The City Engineer stated fire access roads must be 20 feet wide; the issue comes down to the definition of what a lane is relative to the vertical curb; ultimately decisions are based on legal standards; the recommendation to designate it as a roadway versus a driveway falls on the distance of the road being more than three city blocks long, even though the road will not be high-use. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how Council will know of a modified design, if any, is achieved. The City Engineer requested to meet with Vice Mayor/Commissioner Knox White to discuss and bring back an amendable decision. Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie stated there is ten feet of pedestrian bike path and 23 feet of roadway; inquired whether Vice Mayor/Commissioner Knox White would like a staff presentation when the item returns. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Knox White responded that he would propose reducing the 22 foot width to 20 feet, with a 12 foot multi-use path. Councilmember/Commissioner Oddie inquired the process for updating the attachment to the contract; expressed support for the change. The Interim City Attorney responded the exhibit of the agreement shows a particular design and the proposed modification to that design is within the gambit of the agenda report and title; stated it is appropriate for Council to take action; if there are re-design concerns, the item can come back at a later date for consideration. Councilmember/Commissioner Vella stated that she would appreciate an alternative plan be put forward for the Council to consider on an agenda. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would prefer the City Engineer meet with Vice Mayor/Commissioner Knox White offline and bring the matter back to Council as soon as possible. The City Engineer stated given the turnaround time for staff reports and agendas, the item will likely return in one month. 3 | CityCouncil/2019-01-02.pdf |