HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/1994 Business Meeting 288
CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
MAY 17, 1994
BUSINESS MEETING
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1. ROLL CALL. •
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pat Berndt,
presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry
Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, and
Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais,
Assistant City Attorney Boyd, and City Clerk Roberts also
present.
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Berger.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
It was announced that the Crime Prevention program of the
Year Award (non -law enforcement) by the Washington State
Crime Prevention Association was awarded to the Yakima On
Guard Radio Watch Program. The award was accepted by
Mr. Mize, an On Guard Radio Watch volunteer.
May 16 -20, 1994 was proclaimed TRY TYANSIT Week. The
proclamation was accepted by Cecil Aston, Transit Operator of
the Year.
Marketa Oliver, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager,
distributed a fact sheet and explained the Community Public
Health and Safety Network program. She reported that she and
Council Member Berger attended the last meeting concerning
boundaries for these networks. She stated the next meeting
is scheduled for May 31st, facilitated by the State Family
Policy Committee, at East Valley High School, beginning at
7:00 p.m.
It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO APPOINT
COUNCIL MEMBER , BERGER TO.. SERVE ON THE CITY'S
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHT PENSION BOARD. The motion
carried by unanimous -vo ice vote;:
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Mayor Berndt made three recommendations regarding the stand
alone radar tower issue. Shesiiggested a letter be sent (by
Friday) to Secretary of Transportation Pena reminding him of
the reversal. of the Roswell, New Mexico order, and asking for
his intervention. She suggested an ad hoc committee..be
formed, chaired by Assistant City Manager Glenn Rice. The
Committee.should include representatives from the Chamber of
Commerce (executive director or .president), New Vision
president, representative from the Airport Board, and any
other interested citizen Council might select. Her last
recommendation was to ask Glenn Valenzuela, Director of
Community and Economic Development, to work with Glenn Rice
and enlist the aid of County Commissioner Klarich and Council
Member Beauchamp and Bruce Loy, Airport Manager, to
participate in a conference call with Congressman Jay Inslee
and other State. Senators, to update them on the status-of
this issue and convey how critical the stand alone tower is
to Yakima. It was the, general consensus of Council to accept
the recommendations made by Mayor Berndt.
County Commissioner Klarich submitted a Letter of Map
Revision received from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency to Council. He announced that effective May 16, 1994
the 100 year floodplain designation has been lifted for the
area of Selah Gap to East Birchfield and from Terrace Heights
Drive /Yakima Avenue to West Birchfield. Several development
projects will be positively affected by this revision.
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.
It was the general consensus of the Council to add Item
No. 10 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, 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 one motion without further
discussion.)
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5. PRESENTATION OF REPORT FROM YAKIMA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATION
• Bob Hall, President of YCDA (New Vision), provided an update
as to the activities and current efforts to promote economic
growth in Yakima County. He emphasized three areas that New
Vision has focused on including expanding the local job base
and aiming those jobs within Yakima County as well as
recruiting jobs from those organizations that are relocating
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to this area. He also explained the important economic
development role that the Foreign Trade Zone will have and
mentioned the potential international investment
possibilities at the airport, both which will contribute
toward economic growth in the Yakima area
Joe Gero, Executive Director of YCDA (New Vision), gave a
technical briefing about their programs and what they intend
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to do in the future. He presented information concerning
recruitment of new industry and retention and expansion of
existing industry. He explained some businesses have passed
over the Yakima area and have taken their jobs to other
communities. He emphasized the for available buildings
with current industrial zoning in order to meet the needs of
clients on a limited timetable that can't wait the time it
takes to request a rezone of property. Other key criteria
that prospective employers consider when evaluating
communities include a low crime rate, the need for a well -
educated and productive workforce, the need for a receptive
and positive local government and community business climate,
which is presently available, the availability of adequate,
affordable housing, as well as enough doctors and access to
transportation. Mr. Gero also emphasized the critical nature
of the Airport Master Plan and the Foreign Trade Zone, as
well as utility requirements and standby fire flow. Mr. Gero
also indicated their support in the City's efforts in several
areas including the effort to gain federal enterprise
community designation and keeping the radar tower in Yakima.
Variances of youth work rules, the school bond issue,
Grandview's request to house a new prison facility, and the
issue of tax incentive limitations by the state constitution
were among other areas of concern described by Mr. Gero and
targeted by New Vision.
Council Member Barnett questioned the appropriateness of New
Vision supporting the school bond issue. It appears there
could be some restrictions. This issue should be looked at
from a legal point of view. Mr. Gero also clarified the
issue of rezoning. He explained the client will need to find
property already properly zoned as opposed to the property
owner seeking a rezone after being approached by a client in
order to meet tight timeframes. Another question Council
Member Barnett had is the intent of YCDA to initiate action
to change the State Constitution on lending of credit. He
- indicated this could become a very controversial debate of a
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heated issue. There was continued discussion among Council
members and staff concerning this issue and the need for
industrial site development. There was also discussion
concerning the need for the City, the County, and the YCDA to
seek an extension of the December 31, 1994 deadline in order
for the state to finish its part of the Washington
Administrative Code as it relates to the implementation of
the economic development element of the Comprehensive Plan.
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6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mike Allen, Manager of Englewood Garden Apartments, requested
Council's assistance in obtaining funding to develop a
pedestrian walkway on the City's covered irrigation canal
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along Powerhouse Road. Mayor Berndt directed staff to send
copies of the petition to the state agency and let them know
that the community does indeed want this project.
*7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
PROMOTION AGREEMENT FOR USE OF VALLEY MALL PARKING LOT AS
TEMPORARY SHUTTLE BUS OPERATIONS FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS
RESOLUTION NO. R 94 - 58, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
Director of Public Works and City Clerk of the City of Yakima
to execute a promotion agreement with First Union Management,
Inc. (or subsequent owners of the Valley Mall property) to
use the Valley Mall parking lot for temporary shuttle bus
operations for community events.
*8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF PORTIONS
OF 16TH AVENUE AND SPRING CREEK ROAD DURING THE YAKIMA AIR
FAIR •
RESOLUTION NO. R 94 - 59, A RESOLUTION authorizing
closure of portions of 16th Avenue and Spring Creek Road for
the Yakima Air Fair.
*9.. APPROVAL OF APRIL 1994 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT
The April 1994 Revenue and Expenditure (Budget) Report was
approved.
*10. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE PENALTY SECTIONS
OF THE YAKIMA MUNICIPAL CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 22, AN ORDINANCE relating to public
safety and morals; amending Title 6 Public Safety and Morals
to conform with state laws; amending Sections 6.02.050,
6.04.020, 6.04.027, 6.04.070, 6.04.110, 6.04.115, 6.04.140,
6.04.170, 6.04.185, 6.04.230, 6.04.235, 6.04.245, 6.04.307,
6.04.315, 6.04.387, 6.04.450, 6.04.480, 6.20.180, 6.48.010,
6.86.110; adding Sections 6.02.060, 6.04.021, 6.20.010,
6.20.120, 6.36.030, 6.60.040,6.68.02 and 6.76.030, and
adding Subsection (c) to Section 6.04.040, Subsection H to
Section 6.04.180, Subsection D to Section 6.04.370,
Subsection D to Section 6.04.540, and Subsection D to Section
6.08.020; and repealing Sections 6.04.425 and 6.04.575, and
repealing Chapter 6.14, Sections 6.14.010 and 6.14.020, all
of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
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11. OTHER BUSINESS
After Assistant. City Manager Rice indicated some members of
staff along with selected members of the Council are going to
deliver the Enterprise Application„ it was MOVED BY SIMS,
SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO AUTHORIZE COUNCIL MEMBER
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BARNETT TO TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON, D.C. TO DELIVER THE
ENTERPRISE ZONE APPLICATION. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from
Denny Covell, Bruce Bates, Chris Waarvick and Doug Mayo
regarding Biosolids Lagoon Cleaning and Landscaping Project
Information Report No. 2. 5/11/94; Memorandum from Transit
Manager and Transit customer Relations regarding TRY TRANSIT
Week and Air Fair Activities. 5/5/94; Press releases
regarding TRY TRANSIT Week and Shuttlebus service to the
Yakima Air Fair; Memorandum from AWC soliciting funding for
legal costs involved in the US West Communications petition
with the WA State Utilities and Transportation Commission to
change "Terminal Loop" rates. 5/11/94; Memorandum from
Legal Department regarding Damage Claims Referred to
Insurance Company. 5/11/94; Monthly Project Progress
Report for the Yakima Railroad Area for April 1994; Permit
Center Report for April 1994; Notice of community meetings
regarding Family Services Restructuring; Notice of public
hearings schedule regarding draft of the comprehensive Plan
for State's workforce training and education system;
Minutes of the March 21, 1994 Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting; Article from May 8, 1994 The Seattle
Times, "Wish List is Short on Dollars ";' Articles from
May 2, 1994 Nation's Cities Weekly, "Sen. Glenn Vows to Push
Mandate Relief" and "Mandate Relief Promise from Glenn ";
and Article from May 2, 1994 Nation's Cities Weekly,
"Welfare Reform Could Deal New Mandates for Local
Governments."
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12. ADJOURNMENT TO MAY 24, 1994 AT 7:30 A.M. FOR A JOINT
CITY /COUNTY MEETING AT THE YAKIMA CENTER REGARDING WASHINGTON
TRADE CENTER DOCUMENT
There being no further business before the Council, it was
MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING AT 2:55 P.M. TO MAY 24, 1994 AT 7:30 A.M. FOR
A JOINT CITY /COUNTY MEETING AT YAKIMA CENTER FOR
]DISCUSSION ABOUT THE WASHINGTON TRADE CENTER. T h e
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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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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