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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/15/1999 Special Meeting / Business Meeting 1 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON JUNE 15, 1999 SPECIAL MEETING 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PERSONNEL (CITY MANAGER ANNUAL EVALUATION) The City Council met in executive session on this date at 11:30 a.m. to conduct the annual evaluation of the City Manager's performance, in the Board Room at the Yakima Center, Yakima, Washington. Mayor John Puccinelli, presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, John Klingele, Mary Place, and Bernard Sims were present. City's Manager Zais was also present for a portion of the meeting. The meeting adjourned ,,at,,,1:25, • * * * * * * * * * CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON JUNE 15, 1999 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, Lynn Buchanan, John Klingele, Mary Places and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts were also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • An Invocation was given by Mayor Puccinelli, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Sims. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council Member Buchanan requested staff to schedule a study session for the purpose of discussing the draft tree ordinance with Council and citizens. City Manager Zais acceded. 2 JUNE 15, 1999 Mayor Puccinelli announced that the Council gave City Manager Zais an over -all excellent rating on his annual review. City Manager Zais expressed appreciation to Council for their support and to the City employees for all their hard work. A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) • SISTER CITY (MORELIA, MICHOACAN) • Mayor Puccinelli read a proclamation endorsing the sister city relationship with Morelia, Michoacan and declaring June 30 as Yakima /Morelia Sister City Day. He acknowledged Council Member Buchanan for his help in establishing this sister city relationship. Polo Aguilar, who stated that this proclamation was being read in Morelia at this same time, accepted the proclamation. Bob Shampine, Acting Code Administration Manager, introduced Linda Rossignol who was hired as the Code Compliance Hot Line operator. The Hot Line phone number is 576 -6657. Chris Waarvick, Public Works Director, and Nancy Gaudette, Refuse Manager, were present to assist the Mayor in presenting Willie Boston, Refuse Division, with a plaque for his 31 years and four months of service to the City. Luz Gutierrez shared with Council that on a recent trip to Philadelphia she saw the .Liberty Bell and the Declaration of Independence which made her compare the similarity of today's problems with those issues addressed when the Declaration of Independence was signed. 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 of the Council to remove Items Nos. 11 and 16 from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, 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.) *5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 4, 1999 ADJOURNED MEETING, MAY 18, 1999 BUSINESS MEETING, AND JUNE 8, 1999 ADJOURNED BUSINESS MEETING 2 3 JUNE 15, 1999 The minutes of the May 4, 1999 Adjourned meeting, May 18, 1999 Business meeting, and June 8, 1999 Adjourned 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. YARD OF THE MONTH RECOGNITION Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager, announced the Yard -of- the -Month recipients: Zone"l Northwest Ron Adkins, 3806 W. Lincoln Ave. Zone 2 Southwest Oma Joly, 1602 W. King St. Following a video showing the yards of the month, a certificate was presented to Oma Joly who was present to accept her certificate. t 7. PUBLIC HEARING TO CREATE THE NORTH 85 AVENUE SEWER LID #1055 (SEE ORDINANCE) This being the time set for the public hearing on the creation of the North 85 Avenue Sewer LID #1055, Mary Lovell, Engineering Technician, reported that the LID involves 23 parcels, constructing 1600 lineal feet of sewer line from North 85 Avenue extending north to Summitview. Council Member Klingele asked how the homes on the north side of Alpine Way, off Summitview, would be served. Mrs. Lovell stated that the sewer line would run north on 85 Avenue to Alpine Way, then to the west; those parcels on Summitview will be served with side service by the property to the south due to the terrain on Summitview. Mayor Puccinelli opened the public hearing. There being no citizen present to speak to this issue, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Ordinance No. 99 -22 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 99 -22, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain property by constructing an 8 -inch public sewer system; establishing a Local Improvement District, providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating a special fund. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mary McDaniels asked why the City's Local Review Board for Historic Preservation was no longer meeting and why no re- appointments were made when members' terms expired. Mayor Puccinelli requested a report from staff on this issue. 3 • `t JUNE 15, 1999 Jerry Henderson announced that the Westide Merchants Association is sponsoring a seminar, " Can Small Businesses Survive? Yes!" on June 22. Larry Mattson introduced himself to Council as a candidate for the Council District 4 seat. 9. REPORT FROM PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION REGARDING FENCING OPTIONS FOR TAHOMA CEMETERY Chris Waarvick, Public Works Director, stated that staff has provided additional information since the previous discussion on May 18, including options and costs. Staff recommends that Council consider the improvements along 24 Avenue as the first priority. Staff also advises Council to consider reactivating a Tahoma Cemetery Subcommittee to study the cemetery and bring Council a detailed report on the entire needs of the cemetery including financing options. After handing the gavel to Assistant Mayor Place, Mayor Puccinelli commented that the fencing issue brings out strong feelings from the citizens who have relatives buried at Tahoma Cemetery. These citizens want to see an attractive fence; however, he commented that the City's finances might not be able to afford that option. He agreed with the recommendation to reactivate the cemetery committee. Council Member Sims stated that there are nine acres as yet undeveloped and perhaps the Committee should also study that issue. Stating that he has received more phone calls on this issue than almost any other issue, Council Member Buchanan commented that something more than a chain link fence is needed, especially along the 24 Avenue frontage property. Council Member Beauchamp reported that a citizen called him about the lack of water in the cemetery; when they needed water for flowers they had to go across the street to get it. It was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO REFORM THIS COMMITTEE TO LOOK AT FENCING, WITH A NICE FENCE ON 24 AVENUE AND TO LOOK AT THE TOTAL CEMETERY COSTS AND THE FUTURE OF THE CEMETERY AND THE FINANCING PLANS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council Member Buchanan expressed the hope that waiting for this report will not unduly delay the construction of the cemetery fence along 24 Avenue. Council Members Beauchamp and Buchanan volunteered to serve on this Committee with Mayor Puccinelli. Council Member Sims agreed to serve as an alternate. 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION ON FLUORIDATING THE CITY'S WATER SUPPLY Jeff West, Senior Assistant City Attorney, stated that this resolution calls for a special election to be held this November for city residents to determine if fluoride should be introduced 4 5 JUNE 15, 1999 into the City's water supplies. After the discussion at the last Council meeting, staff researched the issue about private • water supplies and determined that due to monitoring limitations, it is recommended that fluoride be limited to any water system that has 250 or more connections. Essentially, this recommendation would require only the City's and Nob Hill Water's systems to be fluoridated. Council Member Barnett asked Mr. West to explain why it is better to put this issue on the ballot this year instead of in 2000. Mr. West replied that the City Charter permits only one issue to be placed on the ballot every six months, If, in seven or eight months, there were a citizen referendum that comes forth, this issue would get bumped from the ballot. Dr. Russell Maier stated he was pleased to see the change to eliminate small water systems from the ordinance; however', he expressed concern that language about osteoporosis is in the resolution. He stated that physicians he spoke with say there are no studies to support that theory. He further commented that if the wording about increasing the water rates is in the . ballot title, then he feels the amount should be included since it is so small; just pennies a month. Dr. Jeff Hagen suggested simplifying the ballot title. As an example he read the ballot titles from the cities of Olympia and Bremerton. He agrees with Dr. Maier on the osteoporosis wording and the water rate language modification, as well as the more reasonable fluoride- monitoring requirement affecting systems with 250 or more connections. Jeff West explained the reasoning behind the suggested wording; that being a way to inform the public about the possibility that their water rates could go up if these regulations .are implemented. Extra language is necessary because Yakima needs to address the private water suppliers in Yakima. Dr. Hagen also noted that fluoride doesn't have to be removed for salmon because salmon love fluoride, and the ocean contains 1.5 PPM of fluoride. Dr. Hagen also encouraged the Council to consider the possibility of applying for a grant to help with the cost to implement fluoridation should the voters approve this measure. Doug Corpron, M.D., 5510 Englewood Avenue, supports the fluoridation issue, urged the Council to remove the osteoporosis language, and encouraged them to simplify the ballot title so it is easily understood. Dorothy Rose, 617 South 17 Avenue, . spoke against fluoridation because she feels there is no way to regulate the total amount of fluoride that people ingest. She urged the Council to vote against the resolution because she feels the dangers far outweigh the benefits. 5 6 JUNE 15, 1999 Deloris Boaz, 102 Gilbert Drive, spoke against putting the issue on the ballot because she considers fluoride a poison, a mass medication, and a contributing factor for adverse systemic and neuralgic conditions, particularly influencing childrens' immune system development. John Vornbrock feels more evaluation is necessary to change the wording of the proposed ballot title. Freya Burgstaller, 5700 Belmont Avenue, reiterated her opposition to fluoridating the water because she feels it is a waste of money, and it should not be forced upon those who don't want it. Members of Council asked various questions and requested clarification about the proposed ballot title requirements, particularly about the increased water rate awareness wording and trying for another grant if the voters approve the measure. Resolution No. R- 99 -79, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. Council Member Beauchamp said he would like the language deleted relating to a water rate increase. Council Member Barnett said it should say " at water rate payers expense." It was MOVED BY PLACE, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO DELETE THE FOURTH WHEREAS IN THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING CONFLICTING OSTEOPOROSIS LANGUAGE, SECTION 4.04. The ballot title shall read Shall all potable water supply systems having 250 or more connections within the City of Yakima be fluoridated according to state standards, all as more fully provided in Resolution No. R- 99 -79, of the Yakima City Council. RESOLUTION NO. R- 99 -79, A RESOLUTION providing for the submittal to the electors of the City of Yakima, Washington, at a special election to be held in conjunction with the State General Election of November 2, 1999, of a proposition as to whether or not publicly and privately owned class " A" water supplies shall be fluoridated as a public health and safety regulation at water rate payer expense. 11. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FROM COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REGARDING 108 LOAN APPLICATION FOR JEM DEVELOPMENT AND SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 6, 1999 Paul Schafer, 2606 Tieton Drive, expressed concern about the requested funding to tear down the Great Western Building. Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, explained that this proposal will go forward; however, there will be public hearings held, and there will be opportunity for public comments. City Manager Zais suggested that Mr. Schafer write a 6 7. JUNE 15, 1999 letter or testify during the public hearing on this matter. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ACCEPT THE EOUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION, AND TO SET JULY 6, 1999 AS THE DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH MIKE WYKENKO FOR SOFTBALL ROUND ROBIN TOURNAMENT RESOLUTION NO. R- 99 -80, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima and Mike Wykenko to provide a round robin softball tournament program for the community. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER YAKIMA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR FOSTERING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN CITY GOVERNMENT RESOLUTION NO. R- 99 -81, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a professional services agreement with the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, Inc. for the purpose of fostering community development and citizen participation in City government. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PRISM WORKS FOR JOB CLASSIFICATION STUDIES FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. R- 99 -82, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Prism Works, LLC, for the purpose of obtaining classification /reclassification services and studies. *15. CONSIDERATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE THE SOUTH 40 AVENUE ANNEXATION (ADOPT STANDARD MOTIONS A & B) June 15, 1999 was set as the time given to initiate annexation proceedings for the Nob Hill Blvd. and South 40 Annexation Area utilizing signed Outside Utility Agreements. The annexation proposed was accepted by the City of Yakima, and the area to be annexed will be 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. *16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 6, 1999 ON THE 6 -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Council Member Barnett directed attention to the Mead Avenue improvements, between 11 and 12 to 16 that have never been 7 8 JUNE 15, 1999 constructed. It is now 31 on the list which means it will take a long time to accomplish. He requested that this location be included under priority number three. Council Members Buchanan and Klingele stated this is a dangerous section of street that needs repair and needs to be rebuilt. City Manager Zais explained that it is not in the program at this time, and it could be years froth now before its turn comes up; however, an interim repair could be considered. Bob Desgrosellier, Senior Engineer, suggested this improvement be ranked as part of the Mead improvements. Council Member Klingele requested that acronyms be spelled out and that the list be put on 11 by 17 paper so it is easier to read. Dan Arnett, 1111 North First Street, expressed concern about the length of time that this road section has been on the TIP list. He urged the Council to make this improvement a higher priority. Resolution No. R- 99 -83, having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 99 -83, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for hearing on the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2000 through 2005. The public hearing was set for July 6, 1999. *17. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR JULY 6, 1999 TO CONSIDER APPEAL FILED BY LORI FRYMIER OF THE HEARING EXAMINER DECISION REGARDING A NOTICE OF NON - COMPLIANCE CONCERNING 3310 W. NOB HILL BOULEVARD, RAINFORD'S LUBE & OIL July 6, 1999 was set as the date of public meeting to consider an appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision, filed by Lori Frymier, on an appeal by Harry Rainford on a Notice of Noncompliance concerning 3310 West Nob Hill Boulevard. *18. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENTS (STANDARD MOTION V - - ACCEPT PROJECT AND APPROVE THE FINAL PAYMENT): A. EAST MEAD SEWER COLLECTION, PROJECT NO. 1782, PERFORMED BY MIKE M. JOHNSON, INC. The report from the Acting City Engineer, dated May 25, 1999, with respect to the completion of the work on the East Mead . Sewer Collection System project, performed by Mike M. Johnson, Inc., was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. 8 9 • JUNE 15, 1999 B. DOMESTIC WATER IMPROVEMENT AT 1 AND " H" STREETS,, PROJECT NO. 1808, PERFORMED BY APOLLO, INC. The report from the Acting City Engineer, dated May 19, 1999, with respect to the completion of the work on the 1998 Domestic Water System Improvement, Schedule A - North 1 Street and "H" Street project, performed Apollo, Inc. was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. C. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT INDUSTRIAL SEWER INFLUENT LINE REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. 1641, PERFORMED BY CJ'S CONSTRUCTION SERVICE, INC. The report from the Acting City Engineer, dated May 25, 1999, with respect to the completion of the work on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Industrial Sewer Influent Line Rehabilitation project, performed by CJ's Construction Service, Inc., was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *19. APPROVAL OF REPORTS FROM THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT: A. FIRST QUARTER 1999 TREASURER'S REPORT The First Quarter 1999 Treasurer's Report was accepted. B. FIRST QUARTER 1999 EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE (BUDGET) REPORT The First Quarter 1999 Expenditure and Revenue (Budget) Report was accepted. C. APRIL 1999 EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE (BUDGET) REPORT The April 1999 Expenditure and Revenue (Budget) Report was accepted. 20. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION APPROVING THE RIVERSIDE MALL REZONE Larry Peterson, Assistant City Attorney, provided copies of the newest ordinance revision for consideration. Noting the correction of some typographical errors, City Manager Zais explained that this item has gone through many necessary changes, and it takes time because it is a very complicated, technically demanding ordinance. Following discussion about the proposed revisions, Council Member Barnett requested a brief reiteration of the most recent changes. Mr. Peterson referred 9 • 10 JUNE 15, 1999 to page 17 of the development agreement and pointed out specific changes that were necessary to clarify the name of the applicant, tax parcel numbers, and traffic review provisions for the Riverside Mall rezone. Ordinance No. 99 -23 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by 5 -2 roll call vote; Place and Sims voting nay. ORDINANCE NO. 99 -23, AN ORDINANCE concerning land use and zoning, and subject to conditions, rezoning 13 parcels (approximately 85 acres) in the area bounded by State Route 12, North 16 Avenue, River Road, and North 6th Avenue from Light Industrial .(M -1) to Large Convenience Center (LCC), and amending the Official Yakima Urban Area Zoning Map accordingly. 21. CONSIDERATION OF STATUS REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LEGISLATION ON THE FARMERS MARKET PROJECT: A. ACCEPT REPORT Bill Cook, Director of Community & Economic Development, noted that the Downtown Farmers' Market Project is a three -part request, including a report, an ordinance amending the 1999 Budget, and a request to close a portion of South 3 Street from Chestnut to Yakima Avenue for the purpose of conducting a farmers market. The hours will be from 8 -4 p.m. to allow time to set up and break down, with the hours of operation being 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., opening July 18 through October 31, 1999. Council members asked questions and requested clarification about whether all the businesses in this area have agreed to this proposal, and if there were any Capitol Theatre conflicts during this timeframe. Jar Arcand, Co -Chair of DARC, provided some background information about the Downtown Farmers' Market and answered questions with the assistance of Vance Corum, AdVance Marketing, concerning cleanup of the area, rental cost for a vendor, spaces that will be available for rent, parking during the duration of the event, and hours of operation. Mayor Puccinelli feels this will obviously improve Sunday as a shopping day in Yakima. City Manager Zais noted that the diversity of the area and the experience of the consultant, Vance Corum, AdVance Marketing, with other farmers markets • 10 11 JUNE 15, 1999 throughout the country, as well as the response from the community is very encouraging. It was MOVED' BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1999 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FARMERS' MARKET PROJECT (No FORMAL ACTION NEEDED AT THIS MEETING) An Ordinance amending the 1999 budget and appropriating $20,000 to establish a Farmers' Market, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for three weeks, until July 6, 1999. C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF 3 STREET, CHESTNUT TO • YAKIMA AVENUE BETWEEN JULY 18 AND OCTOBER 31, 1999 Resolution No. R- 99 -84, having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 99 -84, A RESOLUTION authorizing temporary closure of portions of South Third Street between East Yakima Avenue (to the north) and East Chestnut Avenue (to the south) for the Downtown Farmers' Market. 22. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REPEALING YAKIMA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.66 REGARDING ISSUANCE OF PERMIT TO PARK ON PLANTING STRIP Ordinance No. 99 -24, having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Following the passage of the ordinance, there were brief comments about the conflicting provisions in the existing ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 99 -24, AN ORDINANCE concerning parking by permit on public right -of -way, and repealing Chapter 8.66. of the Yakima Municipal Code. *23. CONSIDERATION OF ORDDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR PUBLIC SAFETY LEAD DISPATCHER ORDINANCE NO. 99 -25, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective July 15, 1999; amending Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 C, 2.20.110 A, and 2.20.110 F, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. • 11 12 JUNE 15, 1999 *24. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1999 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF PILOT REFUSE COLLECTION PROGRAM An Ordinance amending the 1999 budget and appropriating funds for implementation of a pilot Refuse Collection Program, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO'. 99 -26, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1999 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $12,300 in the Refuse Operating Fund for expenditure during 1999 for the " Refuse Collection Pilot Program." *25. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1999 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR EASTSIDE POOL ENHANCEMENTS (No FORMAL ACTION NEEDED AT THIS MEETING) An Ordinance amending the 1999 budget and appropriating funds to purchase and staff a portable water slide, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for three weeks, until July 6, 1999. 26. OTHER BUSINESS It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPOINT MEL LEWIS AND JOE MORRIER, JR., TO THE YAKIMA CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: Invitation to Business After Hours on June 15, 1999; Memorandum from Director of Public Works and Parks and Recreation Manager regarding Folklife Festival at Franklin Park. 6/9/99; Notice from Yakima County Commissioners regarding Yakima County Radiological Response Plan. 6/9/99; Memorandum from Director of Community & Economic Development regarding CED Business Center. 6/9/99; Memo from Office of Neighborhood Development Services Manager regarding Community Development Block Grant Needs Assessment Survey. 6/10/99; Memorandum from Office of Neighborhood Development Services Manager regarding Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) and Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) Quarterly Reports; January - April 1999 Traffic Engineering Division Activity Report; January - April 1999 Traffic Operations Division Activity Report; January - April 1999 Street Division Activity Report; Monthly Report of the Chief of Police for April 1999; City of Yakima Planning Division Assignments Pending as of June 15, 1999; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Newsletter; June 1999; and Agenda for the June 14, 1999 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and minutes of its May 10, 1999 meeting. 12 13 JUNE 15, 1999 • 27. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION (SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD - AVAILABLE FRIDAY) AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY (ALLOW 30 MINUTES) It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 4:20 P.M., TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES, THEN TO JUNE 29, 1999, AT 2:00 P.M., FOR A JOINT COUNTY /CITY PUBLIC HEARING AT THE YAKIMA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, ROOM 420, ON THE DRAFT TERRACE HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, THEN TO JULY 6, 1999 AT 7:30 A.M. AT THE POLICE STATION LEGAL CENTER FOR A STUDY SESSION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 28. ADJOURNMENT TO JUNE 29, 1999 JOINT COUNTY /CITY PUBLIC HEARING AT THE YAKIMA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, ROOM 420, ON THE DRAFT TERRACE HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, THEN TO JULY 6, 1999 AT 7:30 A.M. AT THE POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER FOR STUDY SESSION Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. . READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: / , „ , ,t.arii /Py ®®n °• IL MEMB �� - DATE 7q COUNCIL ME':E' DATE ATTEST: q 2< / , 0 ,-- J CITY CLERK JOHN PUCCINELLI, MAYOR Minutes prepared by City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and videotape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office • 13