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Home My WebLink About10/25/1994 Special Joint Meeting 450 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON OCTOBER 25, 1994 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH YAKIMA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND UNION GAP OFFICIALS The City Council met in session on this date at 7:30 a.m. in Room A at the Yakima Convention Center, Yakima, Washington. Council Members present were Mayor Pat Berndt, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, Lynn Buchanan, and Bernard Sims., Council Member Bill Brado was absent and excused. Staff members present were City Manager Zais, Assistant City Manager Rice, Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community and Economic Development, and Deputy City Clerk Skovald. Others in attendance were Yakima County Commissioners Charles Klarich, Bettie Ingham, and Jim Lewis; Dan Hesse, Yakima County Public Works; Dick Anderwald, Yakima County Planning; Bill Ackerman, City of Union Gap; Paul Burlingame, City of Union Gap; Kathleen Holscher, Union Gap City Clerk; Phil Salzman, City of Union Gap; Bud Landler, City of Union Gap; Ron Krebs, City of Union Gap; Tony Wentz, City of Union Gap; Donna Miller, City of Union Gap; and Betty Boyd, City of Union Gap; Macille Zais, Yakima Airport; Bill Elkins, Airport Board; Bob Clem, Airport Board; Dennis Byam; Airport Board; John Benson, Yakima Chamber of Commerce; Rae Sunderland, Yakima Air Terminal; Jerry G. Kilpatrick, Yakima Air Terminal; Cindy Freiley, Yakima Air Terminal; Geoff Baker, Central Washington Trade Center; Lynn Harden, Vice President of Washington Pilots Association; Bill Almon, Airport Board, Bruce Loy, Yakima Air Terminal, and Helga B. Braman, Airport Board. Introduction Chuck Klarich opened the meeting and explained its purpose to provide up -to -date information about various aspects of the airport relating to its activities and programs, both short -term and long- term projects. Referencing a large map, Glenn Valenzuela pointed out different areas of the Airport region, including the Overlay Zone. Maps of the area were available. After everyone in attendance introduced themself, the presentation began. Port of Entry/Foreign Trade Zone Bruce Loy presented a status report outlining the progress of major 1/ projects planned through the end of 1995. He reported that international activity and inquiries at the Port of Entry has increased this year and should increase again next year due to the development and future implementation of the Foreign Trade Zone. 451 SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1994 Richardson Aviation Cleanup Larry Peterson pointed out the location of the Richardson Aviation Cleanup site on the airport map. This is a cleanup action conducted by DOE under the Model Toxics Control Act. It's based on I/ pesticide contamination that was released during the operation of the pesticide spraying business when tanks were rinsed out. Mr. Peterson further explained what results the soil and water tests have shown, and that the cleanup has been studied enough and the situation is now a matter of selecting the cleanup actions. A decision from DOE is expected. Underground Storage Tanks Dan Hesse referred to a list of old underground fuel storage tanks located at the airport that have been identified for removal. Some of the tanks are currently in use and are undergoing annual leak detection testing to determine their outcome. There are 15 tanks identified for removal. Although both the City of Yakima and Yakima County have budgeted some funds to begin the process, a contract for removal was not drawn up. He estimated the cost of removal of the 15 tanks, which does not include any cleanup, but is basically the cleaning of the tanks, the removal of the tanks, and backfilling of the holes. He emphasized that any toxic material or contamination that is found will have to be dealt with separately from that estimate. The decision needs to be made how this effort is going to be funded and when; it is recommended that the project be done during the winter when the ground water table is low because it would be less expensive. Facility Leases In a recent memorandum, submitted by Bill Elkins and Bob Clem, both month -to -month and long -term lease policies were summarized along with clarification of the bid process and procedure. Bill Elkins reported this has helped to identify the primary problems and to address concerns that recently arose from outside parties, the Airport Board, and staff. There was discussion about the need to evaluate and assess the airport and to consider the uses of the different properties around the area to determine whether short or long term leases should be entered into or whether any of the I/ 1 property possibly should be sold. It should also be determined how the Master Plan affects those properties which are not owned by the City or the County. Upcoming Projects Bruce Loy continued his presentation by describing four primary upcoming projects. Specifically, those projects are the Obstruction Removal Project, Security Improvements, Runway 9 -27 2 452 SPECIAL MEETING - OCTOBER 25, 1994 Rehabilitation Project, and Terminal Improvements Project. Jerry Kilpatrick summarized the lengthy application process to obtain FAA Airport Improvement Program funding and Passenger Facility funding. Mr. Loy's presentation continued with a brief synopsis of currently planned marketing activities including the feasibility of providing for a new service to new markets out of Yakima, either with the current airlines or through trying to entice other airlines to the community. Passenger Facility Charges Macille Zais explained Passenger Facility Charges and why it is important to charge reasonable fees but still maintain a revenue base. Most people think the Customs operation and Administration costs have been provided by the City of Yakima and Yakima County, but that is not the case. Passenger Facility Charges are one way to get matching money for grants. Bruce Loy concluded his presentation by explaining the purpose of the Master Plan process, what projects are planned, and the funding that is needed. A status report will be submitted on the projects to keep officials informed and to strategically plan for the future. There was continued discussion about strategic plan development and a reminder about the public hearing on the Airport Master Plan Update Renewal scheduled for November 9, 1994. There were comments from Council members, Commissioners, Airport Board members, and others concerning the effort from the general aviation community, which was recognized for its integral contribution to the Airport. Several members of Council, including the Mayor, as well as the Chamber of Commerce, provided a brief report on the Stand Alone Radar issue. Information was provided about the attempt to make the radar tower a contract tower instead of remoting the service to Pasco. Information was also provided about upcoming meetings concerning the issue. Union Gap officials were invited to joint the Airport Board. It is important to have representation from the entire Urban Area to manage and oversee the Airport. After Bruce Loy explained what facilities are at the Airport and who owns them, there was discussion concerning land development in the Airport Overlay District. 3 , -, 453 SPECIAL MEETING . 25, 1994 The meeting adjourned at 9 :00 "' i cAll READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: 1 6 ZO`�� COUNCIL '� iI:ER DATE 4re. III 0 Ku i, IL ME I :ER `DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR •° Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio tape of this Council meeting is available in the City Clerk's office. r 4