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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
DECEMBER 14, 1993
ADJOURNED MEETING
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The City Council met in session on this date at 7 :00 a.m. in the
Board Room at the Yakima Center, Yakima, Washington for informal
discussion among Council members. Council Members present were
Mayor Pat.Berndt, presiding, Lynn Buchanan, Henry Beauchamp,
Bill Brado, Skip Semon (present after 8:00 a.m.), and Bernard Sims.
Council Member Clarence Barnett was absent and excused. Staff
members present were City Manager Zais, Assistant City Manager
Rice, Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community & Economic
Development, Marketa Oliver, Administrative Assistant to the City
Manager, and Deputy City Clerk Skovald.
Council Members discussed various issues including vacancies on
several committees; Mayor Berndt provided an update concerning a
recent crime summit with Senator Slade Gorton, which included
comments on funding allocation reductions, the Immigration
Department and illegal aliens issue, and gun control issues. Other
areas of discussion included legislative priorities established by
Washington State Association of Counties and reactions from other
organizations, along with discussion about some Growth Management
issues, including Interim Growth Boundary recommendations,
annexation policy, and public relations. The need for public
support to keep the airport control tower was discussed.
After further discussion concerning juvenile crime and gun carrying
penalties, and the need for the community to decide that they want
to do something about violence, the eeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m.
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MINUTES PREPARED BY DEPUTY CITY CLERK SKOVALD. An audio tape of this meeting is available in
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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
DECEMBER 14, 1993
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 Pat Berndt, presiding, Council Members Clarence
Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, Skip
Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call. 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 Buchanan.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community and Economic
Development, introduced the new Code Administration Manager,
Leonard (Woody) Hall. Mr. Hall will fill'the vacancy left by
Bob Shampine upon his retirement at the end of the year.
Mr. Shampine was present and said his good -byes to the
Council, thanking Council and the City Manager for their
support.
Senator Alex Deccio was present and the Mayor thanked him for
his participation in meetings and his other efforts to secure
the Armory site for the City's proposed law and justice
facility. Senator Deccio spoke about his role in this effort
and described his pleasure that the City is investing in the
downtown area_by the siting of this facility.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Berndt referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or
deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
Items No. 9 and 21 were added to 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,
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AS AMENDED AND 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.)
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*5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 7, 1993 ADJOURNED
MEETING (BUDGET WRAP -UP)
The minutes of the December 7, 1993 Adjourned Meeting
(budget wrap -up), was approved, having been duly certified
accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing
to have said minutes read publicly.
6. PUBLIC HEARING ON URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY (SEE RESOLUTION)
This being the time set for the public hearing on the Urban
Growth Boundary, Deb Patterson, Chairman of the Regional
Planning Commission, explained their recommendation came as a
result of numerous meetings last summer, which provided five
different boundary options. From those options, the 2.5
option was derived, which was then taken to the development
community. It was suggested the boundary be enlarged. Two
public hearings were held and then the boundary reverted to
the original boundary in the 2.5 option, which she described.
Barbara Cline, representative of the 2010 Vision Action Team,
gave some historical background of the 2.5 option boundary.
This Committee held six public meetings, reviewing the urban
area growth boundary. The seven themes from the Vision 2010
Report were taken into consideration when they studied the
boundary. Don Skone, Planning Manager, summarized the
information in the Council packet and the information
received today, including the alternatives. City Manager
Zais stated that the proposed boundary is about 30% larger
than the current service area. The purpose of an interim
area is to allow for further fiscal analysis to see if that
area can be served by the City. Using colored maps, Don
Skone pointed out the various density levels within the
boundary and land classifications. Mayor Berndt opened the
public hearing. Jerry Sturgill, representing the Central
Washington Home Builders Association, spoke about the
Association's involvement in this process. He stated the
boundary that has been drawn is a fair boundary for the
interim. He asked Council to keep in mind that while there
appears to be more than adequate land available to house the
projected number of people in the next twenty years, the land
that is there is not all for sale. The Association
recommends Alternative B and requests the County to be asked
I/ to define the word "rural ". There being no other citizen
present to speak to this issue Mayor Berndt closed the public
hearing. Resolution No. R -93 -128 having been read by title,
it was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BRADO, TO PASS
THE RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT ALTERNATE B. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R - 93 - 128, A RESOLUTION forwarding to the
Board of Yakima County Commissioners a recommendation for
designation of an Interim Urban Growth Area, as required by
the Growth Management Act.
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7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Shirley Doty thanked Council for its increased support for
the Agricultural Showcase. She requested a time on the
agenda, after the first of the year, to tell Council about
the Trade Resource Center.
8. PRESENTATION OF PRELIMINARY 1994 AIRPORT BUDGET
Bruce Loy, Manager of the Yakima Air Terminal, spoke about
the 1993 second budget amendment and the proposed budget for
1994. Staff is attempting to start an undesignated $10,000
reserve in the 1994 budget. He responded to Council's
questions relating to the budget and advised Council Member
Buchanan he would provide him with the information requested
regarding non - aviation businesses located at the airport. It
was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ACCEPT
THE REPORT FROM THE AIRPORT BOARD. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote. Mr. Loy introduced Howard Granger,
Eastern Washington representative from the Port of Seattle.
Mr. Granger stated the Port recently opened an office in
Eastern Washington in the Spokane EDC Office. We are here to
solicit business for Puget Sound via the Port of Seattle. He
reported they are also working with Yakima to get the Foreign
Trade Zone operating.
*9. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION PERTAINING TO THE POLICE
STATION /LEGAL CENTER:
A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. R -93 -129, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to obtain professional real estate appraisal services
for the Yakima Police Station /Legal Center property
acquisition.
B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. R -93 -130, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a Supplemental Agreement Amending existing
City Contract No. 93 -68 with Architecture Associates for
professional architecture services for the Yakima Police
Station /Legal Center Project.
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C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MEMORANDUM OF INTENT
BETWEEN THE NATIONAL GUARD AND CITY OF YAKIMA REGARDING THE
ARMORY BUILDING
RESOLUTION NO. R - 93 - 131, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a Memorandum of Intent with the Washington
State Military Department to lease property at 202 South 3rd
Street in Yakima, Washington.
D . RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENTS FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION
RESOLUTION NO. R - 93 - 132, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute Purchase and Sale Agreements with three
landowners to acquire property for the Yakima Police
Station /Legal Center Project.
E . RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE
STATE DCD GRANT
RESOLUTION NO. R - 93 - 133, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
Director of Finance and Budget to execute amendments to the
State Department of Community Development. Contract #6-92 -
29005 relating to the Yakima Criminal Justice Facility
(Police Station /Legal Center) Project.
10. REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ON REUSE OF UDAG FUNDS
A. MICRO LOAN PROJECT
B . ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
C. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR CONTRACTS
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Council Member Beauchamp was excused, at his request, from
participating in this item due to possible conflict of
interest relating to Item No. A. Glenn Valenzuela, Director
of Community and Economic Development, reported that in 1989
the City received a $600,000 grant to modernize the Haas
Plant. It was one of the last grants given under UDAG.
There are two more payments to be made to the City by Haas
and then the City will have a little more than $600,000. The
I/ Council Economic Development Committee reviewed a number of
projects for possible funding. Staff followed the Council's
and HUD's directives and criteria when considering a project
for funding. The recommendation for funding is as follows:
1) $100,000 be placed in the Housing Division funds to
leverage additional private development within the City's
targeted area; 2) $52,500 for a loan guarantee program
(Washington Entrepeneurial); 3) $200,000 for business
development activities (no project has been funded); 4)
$50,000 for Professional Service Contract (Staff reviewed
the possibility of applying for Yakima to become an
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enterprise certified city); and 5) $100,000 be placed in
reserve. He stated the Committee held four meetings to
discuss this item. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED
BY SIMS, TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
COMMITTEE, AS SUBMITTED. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote; Beauchamp not voting due to possible conflict of
interest.
*11. REPORT ON EXPANSION OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Report on the expansion of the Community and Economic
Development Review Committee was accepted.
*12. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING REGARDING PETITION FOR LEFT
TURN SIGNAL AT FIRST AND "B" STREETS
The report from Traffic Engineering regarding the petition
for a left turn signal at 1st and "B" Streets was accepted.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PERSONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WALSH, MONCADO AND COMPANY FOR
RECLASSIFICATION STUDY
RESOLUTION NO. R -93 -134, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
execution of a professional services agreement with Walsh
Moncado and Company.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACT
RESOLUTION NO. R -93 -135, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
execution of a Contract Addendum for the City of Yakima
Employee Assistance Program.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE LAUREL
STREET LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SET DATE OF PUBLIC
HEARING FOR JANUARY 18, 1994)
RESOLUTION NO. R -93 -136, A RESOLUTION of intention to
create a local improvement district.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENT IN PARKS
AND RECREATION FEES FOR 1994
RESOLUTION NO. R -93 -137, A RESOLUTION adopting a
schedule of fees for recreational activities of the City of
Yakima Department of Public Works, Division of Parks and
Recreation.
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*17 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH LYON, WEIGAND, SUKO AND GUSTAFSON FOR LEGAL
SERVICES FOR THE GATEWAY PROJECT
I/ RESOLUTION NO. R - 93 - 138, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to obtain
property acquisition legal services from the law firm of
Lyon, Weigand, Suko and Gustafson, P.S.
*18. APPROVAL OF THIRD QUARTER 1993 CIP REPORT
The Third Quarter 1993 Capital Improvement Projects Report
was accepted.
*19. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 1993 BUDGET REPORT
The November 1993 Budget Report was accepted.
*20. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE NORTH 21ST AVENUE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ( STANDARD MOTION VB - ACCEPT CONTRACT AND
APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT)
The report from the City Engineer, dated December 3, 1993,
with respect to the completion of the work on the North 21st
Avenue Improvement Project, performed by Superior Paving
Company, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the
final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
*21. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 1994
ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 112, AN ORDINANCE adopting a. budget for
the City of Yakima, Washington, for the year 1994; and making
appropriations for estimated expenditures.
22. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO TAXES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS
Council Member Beauchamp present and Ordinance No. 93 -113
having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY SEMON,
SECONDED BY SIMS, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion
carried by 5 - 2 roll call vote; Barnett and Brado voting nay.
I/ ORDINANCE NO. 93 -113, AN ORDINANCE relating to licenses
and business regulations; relating to occupation taxes on
water supply businesses; relating_to water, sewer, and
garbage revenue tax; increasing tax rates applicable to sewer
service receipts and public and private water and refuse
business receipts; amending Subsections 4.16.180C and
7.64.0100 and Sections 5.50.060 and 7.64.020, all of the City
of Yakima Municipal Code.
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*23. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1993 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR DIAL -A -RIDE
An Ordinance amending the 1993 budget and appropriating
additional funds for Dial -A -Ride services, having been read
by title only at the previous meeting, was orought before the
Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 114, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1993
budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of
$90,000 in the Transit Operational FI.:iid for expenditure
during 1993 for Dial -A -Ride Service.
24. OTHER BUSINESS •
It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECOi)ED BY SEMON, TO
RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE DIREC ".'LON TO STAFF TO LOOK
AT BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSIN?. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote. Glenn 'alenzuela, Director of
Community and Economic Development. stated that one of the
things staff would like to do is t.:_ke a serious look at the
zoning ordinance, the permitting pr :and those areas that
keep people from reinvesting in nighborhoods. Staff then
wants to come back to Council witi some recommendations. It
was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BRADO, TO DIRECT STAFF
TO MOVE FORWARD ON THIS STUDY. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
At the urging of Council Member Brado, Glenn Valenzuela
reported on the community meetings the operation
and procedures of the Planning Division and Code
Administration Division. Resulting. from these meetings, the
Fax -a- Question program was initiated, which guarantees an
answer within a 24 hour turnaround. Staff walks the
applicant through the process and reviews the draft reports
with them. It adds about one week to the process, however,
it has been positively received. The Code Administration
Division is considering allowing the use of credit cards to
pay for permits. In the fire inspection area, staff is
providing businesses with informationon what the inspectors
look for and common errors, prior to„ :the inspection.
Mr. Valenzuela asked Council if they would like Larry
Williams, Williams Kuebelbeck, present at the Council meeting
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when his report on CRF is discussed. It was the general
consensus of the Council that Mr. Williams' presence is not
necessary.
Council Member Buchanan asked if it is permissible for a
candidate of the A i r Terminal Board to be a tenant at the
airport considering the small amount of time the hoard spends
on such things. Mayor Berndt stated she also asked staff
this morning to make sure that all candidates reside within
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the City limits. Susan Willoughby;', 715 Meadowbrook, urged
Council to make a careful selection of this Board member.
Staff will respond to Council's questions after the necessary
research has been completed.
Alvin Schuster, land owner across the creek, stated he
doesn't mind the City growing north of the boundary, but he
opposes any growth south of the border. He requested some
kind of communication be given to the Tribal leadership as to
-- the boundaries. between the two entities. They want to keep
things as they are. Mayor Berndt suggested Mr. Schuster
might want:to speak to the officials in Union Gap since it is
her understanding that Union Gap interested in annexing
that property, not Yakima. Mr. Valenzuela offered to review
this issue with Mr. Schuster after the meeting.
Council Member'Buchanan requested Council prepare a report
concerning the possibility of making North 6th Avenue, beyond
Fruitvale, a bicycle route.
City Manager Zais asked Council to affirm the membership on
the Council Committee regarding the law and justice facility.
Following discussion, it wasthe consensus of the Council
that the Committee be composed of Mayor Pat Berndt and
Council Members Bill Brado and Lynn Buchanan; Council Member
Beauchamp will serve as alternate.
Information Items:
Items of information providedto Council were: Background
on Statewide Summit on Violent Crime scheduled at
Cavenaugh's on December 13, 1993; Letter from Nob Hill
Water Association accepting City franchise. 11/30/93;
Monthly Project Progress Report on the Yakima Railroad Area
Project for November 1993; Registration form for 1993
Holiday Tour of Lights; News Release regarding Public
meeting on Yakima Transit Americans with Disabilities Act -
Comparable Transportation Plan update; 12/6/93; EPA
Superfund Fact Sheet on Woods Industries. 12/3/93; Legal
Department Monthly Report for October 1993; Monthly Report
from Office of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation for
November 1993; Monthly Permit Center report for November
1993; Monthly Trolley Ridership report for November 1993;
I/ Article from a HUD magazine regarding the Yakima Housing
Authority Program, "Creating Economic Lift: Jobs, Training,
and Business Opportunities in Public and Indian Housing ";
Article from the November 25, 1993 San Francisco Chronicle,
"San Jose to Consider Licensing Cats "; Agenda for the
December 9, 1993 Yakima Air Terminal Board meeting and
minutes of its November 18, 1993 meeting; and Fax Alert from
. Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce regarding U. S. Senator
Gorton's crime summit. •
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25. ADJOURNMENT
There being no anther business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED BY 3UCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING AT ' 'B:20 P.M. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
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