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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
APRIL 1, 1997
BUSINESS MEETING
I/ 1. ROLL CALL
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington,
Mayor Lynn Buchanan, presiding. Council Members Clarence
Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, John Klingele, and John Puccinelli
present on roll call; Council Member Bernard Sims absent and
excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, and
City Clerk Roberts also present.
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member
Puccinelli.
JOINT MEETING WITH YAKIMA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
3. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING ADOPTION OF URBAN
AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
County Commissioners Jim Lewis and Bill Flower joined the
City Council to consider this issue.
A. CITY
ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE YAKIMA URBAN AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community & Economic
Development, briefly recapped the testimony review process
undertaken by Council Sub - committee Members Barnett and
Klingele to develop the recommended alternatives submitted
to the Joint Board for consideration. The Joint Board
unanimously approved those changes. In addition, Mr.
Valenzuela directed attention to written comments included
in the Council packet from Council Member Barnett, and then
provided copies of additional material as it relates to
public testimony requesting changes to the Transportation
Plan concerning recommended road improvements for 10th,
16th, and 32nd Avenues at this time. Mr. Valenzuela thanked
everyone for their time and effort and participation in the
process, and urged the Council to pass the proposed
ordinance adopting the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan.
I/ Staff will provide a detailed list of the next step in the
process if the Council takes an affirmative vote on this
issue.
Mayor Buchanan questioned the accuracy of the three to four
minute average delay for trains going through Yakima as
specified under Rail Service Issues and Transportation Plan Update included
on Page V -12 in the Council packet. Mr. Valenzuela reported
the railroad provided that information and the City Council
Sub - committee has advised that the railroad situation be
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studied much closer based on recent legal actions taken by
the City of Yakima.
Council Member Barnett directed attention to the proposed
ordinance, Section 2, paragraph D, Existing Land Use
Reaulatory Ordinances Remain in Effect:, specifically the
following wording: "in conjunction with the adopted Yakima
Urban Area Comprehensive Plan." He raised a question about
new land use policies for which development or related land
use regulations have never been written. Council Member
Barnett also asked whether the 1997 Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan would prevail or whether action would be
delayed until development regulations have been written.
There was a considerable amount of discussion, questions and
explanation about the scenario of what would happen should a
person want to initiate an action under one of the new
policies where there is no regulation. Each case would
probably be, handled separately; however, more than likely,
new policies will not take effect until there are
regulations that offer implementation action.
Joe Walsh, 5709 Walla Walla Lane, representing the Central
Washington Homebuilders Association, noted for the record
verbal and written testimony his association previously
submitted concerning elements of the plan, particularly a
letter to the City Council dated February 20, 1997. He
asked some questions concerning three issues, including the
effective date of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan
if the Council adopts it today, how the plan will be
implemented particularly until development regulations are
written for those policies that are new, and the
jurisdictional boundaries between the City and the County as
it relates to the Urban Growth Area and the Urban Reserve.
Mr. Walsh requested part of the sentence within Section D be
stricken from the proposed ordinance, specifically the words
"in conjunction with the adopted Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan." He felt this would allow the existing
ordinances to stand until new development regulations are
written and the specific ordinances are amended. Glenn
Valenzuela and Larry Peterson, Assistant City Attorney,
responded to those questions; however, because of the
speculative and hypothetical nature of the questions and
without a specific situation, it was difficult to
specifically interpret. Mr. Peterson explained that
basically the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan would be the
statement of policy for the City and existing zoning
regulations will be in effect until new zoning regulations
are adopted. City Manager Zais explained the Growth
Management Act provides a process which includes several
phases with the first phase being the adoption phase of the
plan; then regulatory ordinances follow from that. There is
another ordinance on standards that has yet to come. There
has been one previous public meeting on that ordinance, and
it is currently being reworked. Mr. Zais noted the
importance of signaling the adoption of the plan and then
moving forward with sequential consideration of amendments
that come thereafter. He reminded the Council that existing
laws will stand on the books of the City of Yakima until
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they are amended. Mr. Zais provided a historical
perspective andd *irected tention to some of the
similarities of this situation when the Urban Area Zoning
Ordinance was adopted in 1981, which is amended every year
or so to reflect current conditions and changing
circumstances. There was additional discussion about
I/ whether Council would consider a policy where existing
ordinances remain in effect in the interim period of time
while policy implementation aspects are considered and
development regulations are written. In response to the
question concerning the jurisdictional boundaries, Council
Member Klingele and Mr.:,Peterson explained the jurisdictions
will remain the same and development inside the Urban Area
falls under the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, which actually
makes the boundary transparent to Developers because of
joint planning agreements between the governments since the
late 1970's.
Susy Armstrong, 1813 McNair, Union Gap, provided copies of
written material to the Council on the Growth Management
mandate. She urged the Council not to accept or adopt the
Comprehensive Plan.
It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO PASS THE
ORDINANCE. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY KLINGELE,
TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO DELETE IN THE LAST SENTENCE "IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE ADOPTED YAKIMA URBAN AREA COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN." The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims
absent. The question was called for a vote on the motion as
amended. The motion carried by a 5 -1 roll call vote;
Puccinelli voting nay; Sims absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 97 =' 22 ' } "AN `ORDINANCE concerning land use
comprehensive planning and adopting a new comprehensive plan
for the Yakima Urban Area as required by the Growth
Management Act and adding new section YMC '1.42.050, and
amending YMC 1.42.070.
B. COUNTY
MOTION DIRECTING COUNTY PLANNING STAFF TO SET DATE OF PUBLIC
MEETING FOR APRIL 22, 1997 TO ADOPT THE URBAN AREA
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR•UNINCORPORATED AREAS WITHIN THE URBAN
AREA BOUNDARY
It was MOVED BY LEWIS, SECONDED BY FLOWER, AND SO ORDERED,
TO DIRECT THE COUNTY PLANNING STAFF TO SET APRIL 22, 1997 AS
I/ THE DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO ADOPT THE URBAN AREA
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR UNINCORPORATED AREAS WITHIN THE URBAN
AREA BOUNDARY.
Bill Hambelton, 1615 South 32nd Avenue, read a statement
thanking the Council for their work during the adoption
process, and he also thanked them for removing 32nd Avenue
from the Transportation Plan.
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4. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS
A Proclamation declaring April 11 -18, 1997, as In the Line
Of Duty Week in Yakima was presented to Sue Schenk.
Citizens were encouraged to tie purple ribbons to their
vehicle antennas in honor of the men and women who place
their lives in danger for the citizens.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Buchanan referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or
deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY
KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS
READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote; Sims absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an
asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled
under one motion without further discussion,.)
*6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF TWO DECEMBER 3, 1996 ADJOURNED
MEETINGS (BUDGET WRAP -UP AND LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES) AND MARCH 18, 1997
BUSINESS MEETING
The minutes of the two December 3, 1996 Adjourned Meetings
(Budget Wrap -Up and Legislative Priorities) and the March
18, 1997 Business meeting, were approved, having been duly
certified accurate by two Council members and no one present
wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
7. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION REQUESTED
BY SWAN MEMORIAL (PLEASE BRING MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED)
This being the time set for the public hearing, John Elsden,
Senior Project Planner, summarized the right -of -way vacation
request which includes a one -foot by 120 -foot strip of land
along South 8th Avenue. A retaining wall is located on the
strip of land. This is an error from the intended location,
and it needs to be within the private property lines to
comply with a HUD requirement for the project.
Mayor Buchanan opened the public hearing and invited public
testimony. There being no one wishing to comment, he closed
the public hearing. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY
BERGER, TO APPROVE THE RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION REQUEST. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent.
8. PUBLIC MEETING ON 1996 GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (PLEASE BRING MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY
DISTRIBUTED)
This being the time set for the public meeting, Glenn
Valenzuela, Director of Community & Economic Development,
directed attention to the 1996 Grantee Performance Report,
which is a summary of activities for the 1996 program year.
After Council consideration and the inclusion of public
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comments about the plan, the document will be submitted to
the U.S. Department,of Housing and Urban Development. Mayor
Buchanan opened the public meeting for citizen comment.
There being no citizen wishing to comment, he closed the
public meeting. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY
PUCCINELLI, TO APPROVE THE REPORT. The motion carried by
I/ unanimous voice vote; Sims absent.
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Maud Scott, a Southeast Yakima resident, humorously
addressed the Council about. the Ida Powell House project.
Rosemary Small submitted a progress report on the Ida Powell
House Project in Southeast Yakima.
Don Clark, 1201 Lombard Loop, Wapato, advised Council that
he and a loose -knit group of citizens plan to submit an
application to place the .hanger at McAllister, Field on the
Washington Heritage Register.. He requested Council's
approval to indicate in the application that a presentation
was made to the Council and no opposition was voiced;
however, no endorsement was given either. Council agreed
with the proposed action.
10. CONSIDERATION OF THE 1997 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
APPROVAL
Marvin Miller, Acting Block Grant Manager, explained the
Citizen Participation Plan outlines the process to include
input from the community into the Consolidated Plan. He
urged the Council to approve the document.
Betty Gaudette, 701, - ;-North 6th Street, commented that this
plan indicates the priorities of community residents and is
directed toward the neighborhood groups. A written format
is needed in the document. Council Member Beauchamp
commented that even though there have been some frustrations
in the past, the plan outlines citizen participation and
reflects their opinions. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP,
SECONDED BY BERGER, TO APPROVE THE PLAN AS PRESENTED. It
was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO AMEND THE
MOTION TO STRIKE ITEM le ON PAGE 4,
" PROMOTIONS /PUBLICITY /COMMUNICATIONS ", "Any Appropriate
process or Means of Communication may be used if approved by
the Citizen Participation Subcommittee. The motion to amend
passed by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. The question
was called for a vote on the motion as amended. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent.
11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1997 NEIGHBORHOOD
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (PLEASE BRING MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED)
Marvin Miller, Acting Block Grant Manager, explained the
Neighborhood Improvement Projects are part of the approved
Consolidated Plan for 1997. The Citizens Advisory Committee
has approved four projects for Council consideration. Glenn
Valenzuela noted two items of information. He reported the
YWCA project is currently located outside the City limits;
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however, Patty Dion, Executive Director, has indicated her
willingness to immediately annex the property to the City
and will begin that process. Staff will support that
project if the site is located within the City Limits.
Mr. Valenzuela also recommended a policy for Council
consideration as it relates to real property and real
property improvements. Should NIP project properties be
sold, or a change occur in the purpose of what the money is
to be used for, then as part of the sales agreement a clause
is included indicating that the money comes back to the City
and is placed into CDBG operations. Council Member Klingele
pointed out that the money should be repaid to the City of
Yakima instead of the .CDBG operations because,
theoretically, CDBG might not be in existence, but the City
would be. In other words, "should you sell the property or
not use the property for what you say you will use it for
that the money will be repaid to the City of Yakima." It
was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO CONSIDER
EACH PROJECT SEPARATELY. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote; Sims absent. City Manager Zais explained what
has been done in the past at the Council level which was to
make determination on each NIP project and then follow it up
with specific contract amendments that are brought back to
the Council. This would pertain to all NIP projects that
are either sold or the use of the land is changed.
Patty Dion, Executive Director of the YWCA, displayed
photographs of their proposed project on a bulletin board
depicting improvements that are needed. Ms. Dion explained
that the grant would make housing more available for women
and children and would provide both a place for children to
play and to be counseled when their mother and they are in a
crisis situation. The grant would not only enable the
project to be completed, specifically to be handicapped
accessible, but would provide a place for older male
children to sleep. Ms. Dion pointed out that she had no
problem with the new clause discussed earlier to be added to
the contract concerning if the property was sold or if the
project changed. She asked the Council to approve their
Neighborhood Improvement Grant request. Council Member
Klingele suggested the lack of paving on the driveway and
parking areas be addressed, and Ms. Dion explained she will
seek funding for that improvement. It was MOVED BY
PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO APPROVE THE PROJECT. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent.
Hector Franco, Executive Director of Asociacion de Barrios
Hispanos, provided copies of information to the Council
about changes in his organization's NIP project request. He
explained the name of the project has been changed from
Hispanic Youth Leadership Institutes to Youth Leadership
Institutes. This revised information needs to replace
previously submitted material. Mr. Franco commented that
the CDBG committee has done a disservice on the issue of
discrimination and indicated his organization will not
discriminate. In response to questions from Council Members
Barnett and Berger, Bernal Baca, Retention Specialist at
YVCC, explained his involvement with the project as program
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facilitator. He then briefly described the workshop and
provided an informational handout to the Council. Council
Member Beauchamp spoke in favor of the project and feels the
training would be a healthy project for the community. It
was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO APPROVE THE
REQUEST. Mario Compean, Instructor of Chicano Studies at
I/ YVCC, described his experience working with disadvantaged
youth and felt this program would provide role models and
also a place for free -time activities for hispanic youth.
Mr. Compean described the culture -based approach for the
project and did not feel this program would be
discriminatory, but instead would strengthen cultural
identity for the youth of Hispanic heritage. Council Member
Puccinelli expressed frustration with the way this program
is being characterized by the applicant. He pointed out
that this program is supposed to be a neighborhood youth
project for youths with multi - cultural, diverse backgrounds.
Instead the proposed NIP project is being described as a
cultural program for youth of Mexican heritage. Bernal Baca
once again addressed the Council and explained the intention
of the program to reach out to at -risk youth, of which 50-70
percent of all youth at -risk in Yakima are Hispanic. He
briefly explained the admission procedure Which will include
an application and an interview process. Council Member
Barnett commented that the, material included in the Council
packet referred to the Hispanic youth leadership. He felt
his question was answered very thoroughly. He directed
staff to use the corrected material.
Lynne Kittelson, Chair of the NIP Committee, expressed her
dislike that the NIP committee was accused of
discrimination. She explained that the Federal guidelines
would not allow the program to be directed toward only one
ethnic group. She also pointed out that the program
presented to the Council by the Asociacion de Barrios
Hispanos was not the same program presented to the
Committee. Ms. Kittelson also questioned the cost of the
two -day workshop proposal. Mr. Franco explained the program
is a 6 -month project and the one weekend is a two -day start-
up only, and there will be monthly meetings five more times.
The question was called for a vote on the motion. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent.
Council Member Puccinelli indicated he expects to see a
majority of the students in this program to be hispanic;
however he also expects to see a diverse cross - section of
students also included. He invited Mr. Franco to return at
the end of the project and requested a follow -up report,
particularly on the ethnic makeup of the group's
I/ participants.
Elsie Gregorich, 1516 Browne Avenue, spoke in favor of the
YWCA Neighborhood Improvement Request considered earlier by
the Council.
(Council Member Beauchamp absent after 3:40 p.m.)
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Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, asked a question for
the sake of clarity. She asked if there are two lots and
whether there are two projects in the Denman Memorial Youth
Park proposal and questioned the time frame of five years.
Lynne Kittelson explained that if the facilities (gym) they
are talking about building has to go on the lot where Denman
Park is planned to go, then they will move it back, at their
expense, to the new lot and use the other lot for the gym.
There was discussion about a 10 -year minimum time frame, not
a five -year time frame. Council Member Puccinelli
reiterated staff's recommendation to include an addendum to
all the projects to require repayment to the City if the
property is sold or the project is changed. City Attorney
Paolella indicated this addendum will be included in the
contract documents. It was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY
BERGER, TO ACCEPT THE DENMAN MEMORIAL YOUTH PARK PROJECT.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. It
was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO APPROVE THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY RESIDENT'S NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER
PROJECT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims
and Beauchamp absent. Robin Browning, representing the
Housing Authority Resident's Council, pointed out this grant
will be used to create the newsletter.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONSENT
DECREE WITH STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY REGARDING
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AT THE AIRPORT
RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -46, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and the City Attorney of the City
of Yakima to execute a Consent Decree with the Washington
Department of Ecology for the remediation of the
Richardson's Airways site located at Yakima International
Airport -- McAllister Field.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING
COST ANALYSIS OF GRADE CROSSING SEPARATIONS AT LINCOLN AND B
STREETS
RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -47, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute an agreement with the TRANSPO Group, Inc.,
a civil engineering firm, for the development of preliminary
project scope and costs for grade separation of two or five
railroad crossings in the City of Yakima.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH SERVICES FOR JAIL
MEDICAL SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -48,. A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
personal services agreement between the City of Yakima and
Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, a nonprofit
corporation, to provide jail medical services.
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*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH <THE SOCIAL:: SECURITY ADMINISTRATION FOR
INCENTIVE PAY PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -49, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and the City Clerk to execute an Agreement between
the City of Yakima and the Social Security Administration
for purposes of the City .receiving incentive pay for
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providing certain information to the Social Security
Administration.
*16. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO COMMENCE ANNEXATIONS (STANDARD MOTIONS A AND
B) FOR:
A. SARGENT ANNEXATION `.
April 1, 1997 was set as the time of a meeting with the
initiating parties who have signed a Notice of Intent to
Commence Annexation Proceedings, the initiating party being
Polly Sargent. The annexation proposed by the above party
was accepted by the City of Yakima, and the area to be
annexed was required to assume its share of the City's
existing indebtedness, and staff was directed to file a
Notice of Intent to Annex with the Yakima County Boundary
Review Board.
B. LEWIS & CLARK ATHLETIC FIELDS
April 1, 1997 was set as the time of a meeting with the
initiating parties who have signed a Notice of Intent to
Commence Annexation Proceedings, the initiating party being
Yakima Public School District No. 7. The annexation
proposed by the above party was accepted by the City of
Yakima, and the area to be annexed was required to assume
its share of the City's existing indebtedness, and staff was
directed to file a Notice of Intent to Annex with the Yakima
County Boundary Review Board.
*17. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR KIWANIS WELL HOUSE
IMPROVEMENTS ( STANDARD MOTION V -B -- ACCEPT CONTRACT AND APPROVE FINAL
PAYMENT)
The report from the City Water /Irrigation Engineer, dated
March 7, 1997, with respect to the completion of the work on
the Kiwanis Well House Improvements Project, performed by
Mechanical Constructors of Hanford, was approved, the work
accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set
forth was authorized.
*18. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 15, 1997 TO CONSIDER
THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION ON RIGHT -OF -WAY
I/ VACATION FOR SAFEWAY STORE AT NORTH 4TH AVENUE BETWEEN WEST
"B" AND LINCOLN
April 15, 1997 was set as the date of public hearing to
consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation on a petition
filed by Steven Elkins, Architects, Inc., on behalf of
Safeway, Inc., to vacate a portion of right -of -way in the
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vicinity of North 4th Avenue between West "B" and Lincoln
Avenue adjacent to the 5th Avenue Safeway Store.
*19. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING /PUBLIC MEETING FOR MAY 6, 1997:
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PARTIAL RIGHT -OF -WAY
VACATION. FOR PARKING LOT REQUESTED BY YAKIMA SCHOOL
DISTRICT
May 6, 1997 was set as the date of public hearing to
consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation of a petition
field by Yakima School District No. 7 to vacate a portion of
right -of -way in the vicinity of Washington Middle School at
the northwest corner of South 7th and Maple Streets.
B. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER
RECOMMENDATION FOR BLINSKY REZONE
May 6, 1997 was set as the date of public meeting to
consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to approve a
rezone request submitted by Floyd Blinsky for property
located on the north side of East Mead Avenue (1111 East
Mead Avenue).
*20. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 1997 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT
The February 1997 Revenue and Expenditure Report was
approved.
*21. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1997 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR 1996 ENCUMBRANCES
An Ordinance amending the 1997 budget and appropriating
funds for 1996 Year -End Encumbrances, previously having been
read by title only, was brought before the Council for a
second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 97 - 23, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1997 budget
for the City of Yakima; making appropriations for 1996 Year -
End Encumbrances from Unappropriated Fund Balances within
various Funds for expenditure during 1997.
22. OTHER BUSINESS
Glenn Valenzuela directed attention to a tentative schedule
for three proposed ordinances relating to the Growth
Management implementation which will be presented to the
Council for consideration in the near future. Those include
the Connection Fees Ordinance; a Regulatory Reform
Ordinance, and a Development Regulations Ordinance. After
action is taken on this proposed legislation, the
Comprehensive Plan will be submitted to the Washington State
Community Trade and Economic Development Department.
Council Member Barnett directed attention to the current
Planning Agreement with Yakima County where the Joint Board
duties should be eliminated, and staff should meet with the
County on this issue. There was discussion about the Growth
Management process.
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Information Items:
Items of information provided to Council were: News Release
regarding Start of the 1997 Irrigation Season. 3/27/97;
Memorandum from City Engineer regarding Fair Avenue Status
Report. 3/24/97; Memorandum from City Engineer regarding
nli 48th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard Status Report. 3/24/97;
Yakima Health District Monthly Financial Report for February
1997; Monthly Report of the Chief of Police for February
1997; Assignments Pending in „Office of Environmental
Planning as of April 1, 1997; Meeting notice and agenda for
April 1, 1997 Yakima County Substance Abuse Coalition Board
of Directors meeting and minutes of its February 3, 1997
meeting, and the Executive Director's 1996 Report; and
Agenda for the March 27, 1997 Yakima International Airport
Board meeting and minutes of its February 27, 1997 meeting.
23. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (AFSCME)
It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO MOVE INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING WITH IMMEDIATE
ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER.. The motion carried by' unanimous
voice vote; Sims and Beauchamp absent.
24. ADJOURNMENT
Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the
meeting adjourned at 4:03 p.m.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE'. BY : _ _
INCIL MEM:ER DATE
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CITY CLERK % YNNN BUCHANAN, MAYOR
Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and video tape of this meeting are
available in the City Clerk's Office
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