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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/1998 Business Meeting 1 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON JULY 21, 1998 BUSINESS MEETING 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 John Puccinelli, presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp (present after 2:05 p.m.), Lynn Buchanan, John Klingele, Mary Place, and ,Bernard Sims present on roll call. Assistant City Manager Rice, Assistant City Attorney Peterson, and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Puccinelli gave an Invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member'Buchanan. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A.PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) Mayor Puccinelli read a proclamation declaring August 4, 1998 as National Night Out day in the City of Yakima. Mary Hernandez who presented Council members with commemorative pins accepted the proclamation. Council Member Place encouraged citizens to clean up their sidewalks, including pulling any weeds, to enhance the appearance of Yakima. Mayor Puccinelli announced that it was Council Member Place's birthday today. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Puccinelli referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. It was the general consensus to remove Item No. 23 from the Consent Agenda and add Items Nos. 11 and 25A (an off - agenda item) . The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It-was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 190 JULY 21, 1998 *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 7, 21 AND 28, 1998 ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND JULY 7, 1998 BUSINESS MEETING The minutes of the April 7, 21 and 28, 1998 Adjourned meetings and the July 7, 1998 Business meeting were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. PRESENTATION BY MATT WINGERT, REPRESENTING CONGRESSMAN DOC HASTINGS Mr. Wingert presented the Mayor with a letter from Congressman Doc Hastings, thanking the City for its assistance in securing the use of the convention center facilities for a public hearing he hosted. 7. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ON AN INTERIM BASIS This being the time set for the public hearing, Assistant City Attorney Peterson reported that this ordinance is necessary in order to be eligible for Public Works Trust Funds or any financial assistance requiring Growth Management Act compliance. If an interim ordinance is not passed, the City won't be eligible for funds until 2001. Council Member Barnett explained his concern with Section 1 on the second page of the ordinance. Under this language he questioned how the developer would know where his project stands until a staff person or the Hearing Examiner has made a ruling. He, indicated that the language in the previous draft edition of the ordinance better expressed the intent to make land use decisions consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. He also asked if the fifth "Whereas" clause in the ordinance can be deleted because of conflicting .language between the Comprehensive Plan and the draft Development Regulations. Mayor Puccinelli opened the hearing to receive public testimony. Bob Young, Central Washington Home Builders Association, read and presented written testimony expressing the Association's concerns about the interim ordinance. A primary concern is a need for an explanation about the goals of the Comp Plan and possible conflicts with the Development Standards. Another concern is how long is an "interim period." He expressed concern with Section 1 and asked for a definition of "substantial weight ". Skip Quesenbury, representing the construction industry, requested that Council impose a certain lifetime for this interim ordinance since the six -month clause in the ordinance can be extended. Joe Walsh, Central Washington Home Builders Association, read and presented his written testimony to Council. Mr. Walsh 2 191 JULY 21, 1998 spoke about the down zoning that will occur when this ordinance is passed. He asked if the Future Land Use map contained in the adopted Comprehensive Plan would supercede the existing Zoning Map when zoning chanjes are requested. He also inquired if this ordinance freezes the amendment process to the Comprehensive Plan. Don Skone, Planning Manager, responded to the question regarding the Zoning Map, indicating the existing Zoning Map will be applied. The Regional Planning Commission has been working on the Zoning Map and the Future Land Use Map,to make them consistent. He assured the construction industry that during the time of the interim ordinance, permits would be issued based upon today's zoning. Acting City Manager Rice offered language to clarify the fifth "Whereas" in the ordinance to delete has drafted and replace with is drafting and delete the second that are and put in regulations that are consistent with and implements the Comp Plan. Following further comments regarding Section One and the need for further clarification, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO AUGUST 4, 1998. The motion carried by 6 -1 voice vote; Klingele voting nay. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION There was.no citizen present wishing to address the Council at this time. 9. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT FROM PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF SKATEBOARD PARK Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager, introduced Robin Johnson, Chair of the Yakima Skate Park Committee. Ms. Johnson reported that the Committee has been meeting for the past one - and -a -half years. The Committee is requesting Council's support for the development of a skate park at Chesterley. Park and for the allocation of $10,000 from the Park Division's budget to start the design phase. A video was aired to show Council a skate park and give statistics about the usage of the park and the comparative low rate of injuries. Jason Martin, age 21; Chris Springer, age 17; Jason Woods, age 15; Bob Tenney, parent of two skateboarders; and Matt Whitley, age 16, spoke about the need for a safe environment for skateboarders and inline skaters. They also spoke of themselves as athletes who need a place to practice their sport. Several of the young speakers spoke about the efforts the users would make to seek funding to build the skate park and to keep it clean once it is built. Ms. Johnson added that the athletes realize the potential for injury and accept the liability. Ms. Nichols advised Council that an adjustment in the location of the park at Chesterley will be considered in order to accommodate a neighbor who 3 192 JULY 21, 1998 expressed concern about the placement of the skate park so close to his adjoining property. The Mayor invited any other citizens wishing to speak to this item to come forward. Stan Bird, 3908 River Road, stated his property adjoins Chesterley Park in the vicinity of the site of the proposed Skate Park. He expressed his concern about the lighting at the park, the potential for "undesirables" to hang out at that site and the hours for the park. He stated he would like to be kept informed and know when things are happening. Betsy Frank, parent of skateboarders; Joel Galbraith, ten -year skater; Winsor Stough, Westminster Presbyterian Church; Kay Chin, representing the Yakima Lions Club; Aileen Kane, 701 South 14 Avenue; and Patty Nagle, 217 South 31 Avenue, spoke in support of the development of this skate park. Mr. Chin stated that the Lions Club may hold a fund - raising project to contribute to this project and will challenge other service clubs to meet or exceed their contribution. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PLACE, TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SKATE PARK AND TO BRING BACK AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO SUPPORT THE DESIGN WORK ON THE SKATE PARK. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS DEBRIS AND ABATEMENT PROGRAM - Leonard Hall, Code Administration Manager, reported that as of yesterday, the properties on the list were still in violation. After determining that none of the citizens on the list were present to speak to this issue, and Resolution No. R -98 -102, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp temporarily absent. RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -102, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS WITH COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS: A. WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS ($7,635) RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -103, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute a loan agreement with Washington Association of Minority Entrepreneurs for a $7,635 loan from 1998 federal HOME funds for costs associated with the planning of a housing project for the elderly. 4 193 JULY 21, 1998 B. YAKIMA COUNTY COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS ($20,000) RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -104, A RESOLUTION approving a $20,000 grant request of the Yakima County Coalition for the Homeless to be made from 1998 federal HOME funds to pay for costs associated with the relocation of a donated home, and authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute all necessary grant documents, including a grant agreement, between the City of Yakima and the Yakima County Coalition for the Homeless. C. RECOGNIZING AND CERTIFYING YAKIMA VALLEY PARTNERS, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AS A CITY DESIGNATED CHODO RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -105, A RESOLUTION recognizing and certifying Yakima Valley Partners, Habitat for Humanity as a City designated Community Housing Development Organization. p. YAKIMA VALLEY PARTNERS, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ($80,000) RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -106, A RESOLUTION approving an $80,000 grant request from 1998 federal HOME funds to Yakima Valley Partners, Habitat for Humanity for the purchase of four property lots within the City of Yakima, and authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute all necessary grant documents, including a grant agreement, between the City of Yakima and Yakima Valley Partners, Habitat for Humanity. 12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE GRANT Bill Cook, Neighborhood Development Services Manager, asked for Council approval to submit an application for a one million dollar grant for restoration and renovation of the Great Western Building into a hotel and 20,000 sq. ft. of retail space. The City would be competing in a national process that will award 30 -40 projects. It is a grant process to start with and if approved, the City would have to reapply for an accompanying loan. The loan and grant ' combined would then come back to Council. At any time along the way, the City or the other party can end the process. Since staff is receiving new information from HUD on how to score these applications, he asked Council to be flexible in the grant match. HUD awards more points if the Section 108 loan is higher than the .private loan for the project. Council would not be asked to vote on the final loan until we come back. This is a $5 million project and we are applying for a $1 million- grant and a $1.5 million loan. If the amount of the Section 108 loan is increased and the private financing is reduced, it appears we would score higher with HUD. Joe 5 194 JULY 21, 1998 Morrier, 402 East Yakima Avenue, showed Council an architectural concept of the proposed hotel. He reported that the convention people are in support of this proposal. Almost 50,000 -sq. ft. of additional space would be available for meeting rooms. The hotel would have between 55 and 60 rooms. Mayor Puccinelli inquired if anyone else present would like to address this issue. Trixanna Koch, League of Women Voters, voiced the League's support of this project, reading from a prepared statement, which she submitted. Robert Harrison, an experienced real estate developer and contractor, spoke in support of this project which will certainly enhance the downtown core area. Resolution No. R- 98 -107 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO AMEND THE SEVENTH WHEREAS STRIKING OUT THE WORDING AT THE SECOND BULLET, "TO INVEST, AT A MINIMUM, ONE DOLLAR ($1) OF PRIVATE FUNDS FOR EVERY ONE DOLLAR ($1) OF HUD FUNDS RECEIVED FOR SAID RENOVATION PROJECT; AND ". The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The question was called for a vote on the motion, as amended. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -107, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute and submit an application, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for an Economic Development Initiative (EDI) grant of $1,000,000 for the renovation of the Great Western Building and adjacent plaza area located in Yakima, Washington. 13. REPORT FROM OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REGARDING PROPOSED REHABILITATION OF PROPERTY AT 701 AND 703 SOUTH 4 STREET Marvin Miller, Office of Neighborhood Development Services, asked for Council approval to continue the rehabilitation of a two -story house at 701/703 South 4th Street. This house was moved onto the property in 1995 while under the ownership of the now defunct Housing Foundation. The $150,000 needed to rehabilitate this property is over the $20,000 limit established under the Housing Program Guidelines. He reported that $90,000 was invested in this house to rehabilitate it while it was under the Housing Foundation ownership. The current proposal is to rehabilitate it into a duplex to provide housing • for low -to- moderate - income families. Council Member Buchanan inquired how much money would it cost to build a new duplex on that site. Mr. Miller responded a new duplex would cost approximately $160,000. The rehabilitated duplex would be sold for approximately $80,000, a net loss of $70,000. The intent is to have the property 6 195 JULY 21, 1998 owner live in one unit and rent out the second unit. Council Member Buchanan stated it would make more sense to build a new one and sell it at market rate. Council Member Beauchamp pointed out that a clause would be in the contract that if the duplex were sold, the City would get the market price. Bill Cook stated that the duplex would be sold for $80,000, with a deferred loan for the difference in value. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF $150,000 TO REHABILITATE 701 AND 703 SOUTH 4TH STREET. The motion carried by 5 -2 voice vote; Barnett and Buchanan voting nay. *14. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING STATE OF WASHINGTON EMERGENCY GRANT: A. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PRE - HOSPITAL PARTICIPATION GRANT RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -108, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Yakima City Manager to accept a "Prehospital Participation Grant" check for from the State of Washington, Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical and Trauma Prevention. These funds described in the "Trauma Care Service Funding Act of 1997," are distributed to verified agencies for expenditures made for the purposes of the state trauma care system. B. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1998 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE EMS BUDGET (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED AT THIS MEETING) • An Ordinance amending the 1998 budget and appropriating funds for the purchase of trauma equipment, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for two weeks, until August 4, 1998. *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -109, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City • Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima,to execute an agreement with Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC), for the purpose of providing, through its Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, volunteer support to the senior citizens within the City of Yakima. 7 196 JULY 21, 1998 *16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY FOR SOUTH 72 AVENUE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -110, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Improvements and Funding between the City of Yakima and Yakima County regarding sewer construction on South 72 Avenue. *17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH HUIBREGTSE, LOUMAN ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN OF WATER MAIN EXTENSION FROM TERRACE HEIGHTS DRIVE TO I -82 RAMP RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -111, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of a contract with Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc. for design of a water main extension. *18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH TRI- COUNTY WATER RESOURCE AGENCY TO PREPARE A WATERSHED PLAN RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -112, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute an intergovernmental agreement with Benton County, Kittitas County, Yakima County, City of Ellensburg, Roza Irrigation District, Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District, and Yakima - Tieton Irrigation District for the purposes of administering the development of a local watershed plan for the Yakima River basin through the Tri- County Water Resource Agency. *19. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENTS FOR PROJECT (STANDARD MOTION V -B) : A. THE CONTACT TIME CONTROL FACILITY The report from the City Water /Irrigation Engineer, dated July 7, 1998, with respect to the completion of the work on the Contact Time Control Facility, performed by Mechanical Constructors, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. B. 48 AVENUE & NOB HILL BOULEVARD SIGNALIZATION AND INTERSECTION WIDENING PROJECT The report from the Acting City Engineer, dated July 10, 1998, with respect to the completion of the work on the 48 Avenue /Nob Hill Blvd. Signalization project, performed by 8 197 JULY 21, 1998 Knobel's Electric, Inc., was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *20. APPROVAL OF FIRST QUARTER 1998 TREASURY REPORT The First Quarter 1998 Treasury Report was accepted. *21. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS ON AUGUST 4, 1998 TO CONSIDER THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON REZONES OF PROPERTY: A. 702 SOUTH 48 AVENUE REQUESTED BY LONNY AND JOANNE CARR August 4, 1998 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation on a rezone of property at 702 South 48 Avenue, requested by Lonny and Joanne Carr. B. 3905 SUMMITVIEW AVENUE REQUESTED BY KENNETH KELLER August 4, 1998 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation on a rezone of property at 3905 Summitview Avenue, requested by Kenneth Keller. 22. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE (TWO OPTIONS) AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT OF PIT BULL DOGS: ORDINANCE A: DEFINING PIT BULL DOGS AND PROVIDING IMPOUNDMENT PROCEDURES AND ALLOWING NON - DANGEROUS OR POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PIT BULL DOGS TO BE ADOPTED BY NON -CITY RESIDENTS (INCLUDES REQUIREMENT FOR 30 DAY PRIOR IMPOUNDMENT NOTICE) ORDINANCE B: DEFINING PIT BULL DOGS AND ALLOWING NON - DANGEROUS OR POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PIT BULL DOGS TO BE ADOPTED BY NON -CITY. RESIDENTS (MAINTAINS CURRENT IMMEDIATE IMPOUNDMENT - NO 30 DAY NOTICE) Jeff West, City Prosecutor, reported that' two options are being presented for Council consideration. Both options will allow a pit bull that is not aggressive to be adopted to live outside the city limits. In both ordinances, bull terriers are removed from the list of banned dogs. After commenting that Council has held a study session on.this issue and is familiar with the options, Council Member Barnett indicated a preference for Ordinance Option A. Animal Control Officer Jeannette Nachbar responded to Council Member Buchanan's query about the number of licensed dogs, stating the City has 5;000 licensed dogs. She is unaware of the number of unlicensed dogs in the City; however, the national average 9 198 JULY 21, 1998 for dog ownership is 1.5 dogs per household. Council Member Buchanan commented that if dog owners are given 30 days notice for impoundment, it increases the ability of people to have pit bull dogs in Yakima. There being no other citizen wishing to comment on this item, and Ordinance No. 98 -27 (Ordinance A on the agenda - requiring 30 day prior impoundment notice), having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY PLACE, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by 5 -2 roll call vote; Buchanan and Sims voting nay. ORDINANCE NO. 98 -27, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and morals; amending the definition of pit bull dogs; providing impoundment procedures and allowing non - dangerous or potentially dangerous pit bull dogs to be adopted by non - city residents in lieu of being destroyed; Enacting as new sections, sections 6.18.025 and 6.18.026; and amending Sections 6.18.010 and 6.20.110 all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 23. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 3700 FAIRBANKS REQUESTED BY ROBERT SCHWERDTFEGER Robert Schwerdtfeger, 702 North 80 Avenue, distributed information (containing two new items) in support of his request for Council to reconsider, for good and compelling reasons, their previous decision to deny access onto 37 Avenue. Included in the new information is a letter from Mr. Abrams canceling his escrow agreement because the 37 Avenue access was eliminated. The Council denied access at the request of one person who had a concern about noise and a fairness issue because that person was denied access onto 37 Avenue for his project. Mr. Schwerdtfeger reported he hired an engineer to test the vehicle noise level and found there would be no more noise, and likely less noise, if access onto 37 Avenue is permitted. He mentioned that vehicle noise is exempt from the noise nuisance law. Furthermore, he reported that the City records do not reflect that Mr. Harrison was denied access onto 37 Avenue; none of his development plans • show access onto 37 Avenue. He concluded by relating a conversation with Mr. Harrison, in which Mr. Harrison was verbally abusive. He asked that the condition to deny access onto 37 Avenue be deleted. Acting City Manager Rice advised Council that the hearing on this rezone was closed; however, if Council desires to consider this new information,' he suggested that staff be allowed to review the material submitted by Mr. Schwerdtfeger. Council Member Buchanan inquired if another hearing would be required; to which Mr. Rice responded that is an issue that staff would also research. In order to continue the discussion on this issue, 10 199 JULY 21, 1998 • it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO RECONSIDER THE AMENDMENT TO PROHIBIT ACCESS ONTO 37 AVENUE. The motion carried by 5 -2 voice vote; Buchanan and Klingele voting nay. Robert Harrison, developer of Villa Messina, refuted the information provided by Mr. Schwerdtfeger, stating that 29 individuals were at the hearing before the Hearing Examiner, speaking in opposition of this rezone. The Hearing Examiner recommendation was to allow the rezone if the access to 37 Avenue was prohibited, and also suggested lowering the speed limits. He also advised the Council that he had, in fact, been denied access onto 37 Avenue. It is not reflected on the plan because staff had told him it would not be allowed. He reported that he and many of his neighbors never received notice about this proposed rezone. *24. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1998 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR PREVENTING YOUTH VIOLENCE An Ordinance amending the 1998 budget and appropriating funds for grant funding for preventing youth violence, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 98 -28, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1998 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $1,700 in the 000 - General Fund for expenditure during 1998 to provide facilitation of a strategic planning process to prevent youth violence. *25. OTHER BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTIONS OF 16 AVENUE, SPRING CREEK ROAD AND WASHINGTON AVENUE FOR THE 1998 YAKIMA AIR FAIR RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -113, A RESOLUTION authorizing temporary closure of portions of 16 Avenue, Spring Creek Road, and Washington Avenue for the 1998 Yakima Air Fair. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: News Release . regarding Construction Activities for the Week of July 20 -July 24, . 1998 and July 15, 1998 news Release regarding work schedule for grind and overlay project for South First Street, Nob Hill Blvd., Walnut Street, Lincoln Avenue and 8 Street; Meeting reminder for the July 23, 1998 Yakima Tree Committee meeting; Memorandum from the Planning Manager regarding Regional Planning Commission GMA Public Hearing August 5, 1998 (7/16/98) and meeting agenda; Agenda for the July 23, 1998 Hearing Examiner meeting; Memorandum from Refuse and Recycling Manager regarding Operation clean Sweep 11 200 JULY 21, 1998 Results. 7/6/98; Memorandum from Legal Department regarding Damage Claims Filed During the Month of June 1998; Monthly Street Operations Report for June 1 through June 30, 1998; City of Yakima Planning Division Assignments Pending as of July 7, 1998; Article from July 1998 Chamber Update, " YVCC Four Year Degree Committee meets with Central President" ; and Article from Summer 1998 CTED About Growth, " What is Best Available Science ?" 25. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION (DAMAGE CLAIMS) It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PLACE, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION REGARDING DAMAGE CLAIMS AND PENDING LITIGATION ON THE RAILROAD LAWSUIT, FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT TO AUGUST 4, 1998 AT 7:30 A.M. FOR A STUDY SESSION AT THE POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 27. ADJOURNMENT Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY : COUNCIL MEMBER DATE 'CsuN , CI 1 TMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK JOHN PUCCINELLI, MAYOR An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 12 •