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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
APRIL 11, 1995
BUSINESS MEETING
I/ 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, Lynn Buchanan, and Bernard Sims
present on roll call. Council Member Bill Brado absent and
excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, City
Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Skovald 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)
Council Member Buchanan directed attention to an item
scheduled for future consideration, changing the name of
10th Street to Fair Avenue. He suggested Council think
about all the impacts a street name change has and the
burden it creates for residents.
Mayor Berndt read a proclamation declaring April 10 -16, 1995
as National Community Development Week. Mitch Nickolds,
Chairman of the Community Development Action Committee,
presented a poster signifying 21 years of service and
highlighted some of the neighborhood improvement programs.
He invited Council and staff to join a tour of homes of
families who have benefited by Community Development Block
Grant funds. Carol Fredrickson encouraged all to attend the
neighborhood bus tour which will originate from the
Southeast Community Center.
April 22, 1995 was declared Clean Up, Green Up Day by Mayor
Berndt in a proclamation she read urging citizens to become
involved, either in their own neighborhoods, or through a
local club or community organization by collecting and
I/ removing debris. Carol Pogorelc, Chairman of the Clean Up,
Green Up Committee for the Chamber of Commerce, described
'the program and listed various pick -up points for recycling
household and yard wastes. Mayor Berndt commended the
Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce for its leadership during
this event.
Mayor Berndt read a proclamation declaring April 9 -15, 1995
as Public Safety Telecommunications Week. On behalf of the
employees, Wayne Wantland thanked Council for recognizing
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the vital contributions of protecting life and property made
by public safety telecommunications personnel.
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.
Mayor Berndt announced that Agenda Item No. 5 was removed
from the Agenda for two weeks. 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; Brado absent.
(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 MARCH 28, 1995 BUSINESS
MEETING
The minutes of the March 28, 1995 Business meeting was
removed from the agenda and will be resubmitted in two
weeks.
6. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION ON
REZONE OF PROPERTY AT 1317 SOUTH 6TH STREET, REQUESTED BY
MR. MONTES DE OCA
This being the time set for the public meeting, Joan
Davenport, Supervising Associate Planner, presented a brief
overview of the rezone request and summarized the staff
recommendation to affirm the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation to approve. At the February 7, 1995 public
meeting, the Council decided to remand this rezone request
back to the Hearing Examiner for consideration of a B -2
designation instead of CBDS. The intent of this decision was
to determine whether a B -2 zone would be more consistent with
the neighborhood as well as accomplish the purpose of
proposed business.
Council Member Beauchamp called attention to the 6th Street
and Nob Hill Boulevard location of the proposed business and
expressed concern about the safety and availability of on-
street parking. He suggested parking restrictions be
considered on both sides of 6th Street, particularly if the
proposed business is going to be a swap -meet type
furniture /gift /novelty store with products displayed outside.
It would have potential for lots of people to gather.
Discussion continued among Council members and staff
concerning the on- street parking concern.
Mayor Berndt opened the public meeting and asked anyone who
wished to comment about the rezone to do so at this time.
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Delores Gaviglio; '`324 West 'Yakima Avenue, Suite 10,
interpreter, spoke on behalf of Mr. Montes de Oca. She
pointed out that the applicant indicates there will not be
any items sold outside the building; only new items will be
1/ sold and there will be a 20 -space asphalt parking area
available.
Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, expressed concern that
on- street parking would be unsafe because of the large amount
of traffic going to and coming from the intersection of North
6th Street and Nob Hill Boulevard.
Mayor Berndt asked if anyone else wished to comment about
this rezone request. There being no one, she closed the
public meeting.
After continued discussion about on- street parking concerns,
it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO AFFIRM
THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION AND DIRECT
LEGAL STAFF TO PREPARE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Brado absent. It was
MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO DIRECT STAFF
TO BRING BACK A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PARKING
RESTRICTIONS ON BOTH SIDES OF SOUTH 6TH STREET, FROM
THE VICINITY OF THE REZONE TOWARDS THE NOB HILL
INTERSECTION. The,motion carried by unanimous voice vote;
Brado absent.
7. PUBLIC HEARING ON CONFIRMATION OF THE 1995 IRRIGATION
ASSESSMENT ROLL (SEE ORDINANCE CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL)
This being the time set for the public hearing, Doug Dodd,
Water and Irrigation Superintendent, presented the 1995
Irrigation Maintenance Assessment Roll for Council
confirmation. Originally submitted to Council on
March 7, 1995, Mr. Dodd apologized for problems that occurred
in the preparation of the roll and also thanked Council
Member Barnett for his assistance with it. In an effort to
make this issue more easily understood, a video was shown
describing the history of the irrigation system, explaining
its maintenance and operation procedures as well as providing
information about how the assessment process is determined.
Staff Members Walt Greenwalt and Dueane Calvin were also
1/ present to answer any questions.
Council Member Barnett directed attention to the following
continuing expenses that impact assessment rates for various
districts and suggested they be included in the video to
inform the general public: (1) The continuing adjudication
expense in the Aquavella Case which in some smaller districts
is a significant factor even though the amount of dollars
not great. (2) The expenses incurred when the diversion dam
was repaired is a continuing cost and in some districts is a
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significant factor. (3) A significant cost for some
districts is the Fruitvale Piping of the Irrigation District.
Council Member Buchanan reported the State Legislature has
recently passed a bill which will let the City of Yakima
consolidate irrigation districts and allow reserve funds to
accumulate to be used for system equipment replacement. This
would perhaps provide more manageable assessment rates.
Council Member Barnett pointed out that District No. 308 has
a larger share of the Aquavella adjudication expense than
other districts. Mr. Dodd explained that District No. 308
was established in 1921 by Local Improvement District. The
water rights for this district are the most at risk and
because of the age and the inefficiency of the system it
costs more to prepare a case to defend those water rights.
Duaene Calvin explained the error he made when calculating
percentage of change figures, although it did not impact
individual assessment rates. Council Member Barnett was
pleased with the format Mr. Calvin used to indicate the
amount of reserves for each district. This was particularly
useful when evaluating irrigation rates.
There was continued discussion concerning increases to
irrigation rates, the unexpected factors and particular
circumstances that cause assessment rates to change and what
can be done to address the situation. Council Member Barnett
questioned whether or not consolidation of one or more
districts could happen without approval of the people who own
the district, even with the new legislation.
Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing and asked anyone who
wished to comment to come forward and give their name,
address and irrigation district for the record.
Louise Worden, District No. 308, complained about
insufficient pressure to use a sprinkler and not receiving
water after she has paid her assessment. She explained she
has pumped water out of a ground well for the last four years
to irrigate, along with watering with domestic water when
that runs dry. Staff was directed to look into this
situation.
Phil Salatino, 209 Park Avenue, District No. 510,
representing a 92 -year old man from District #308, also
complained about the lack of pressure in this district. He
did not think an assessment should be charged when water has
not been received. He asked if any improvements are planned
for District No. 308. Mayor Berndt explained there has been
$100,000 set aside this year for major work on District
No. 308, but to completely rebuild the system would cost
about $6 -12 million. Referring to his own situation in
District No. 510, Mr. Salatino wanted to know when the rates
would be readjusted downward to only reflect maintenance and
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operation costs. Council Members Sims and Barnett responded
to Mr. Salatino's question by explaining the rates are based
on projections of anticipated use, normal maintenance,
repairs or other expenses pertaining to equipment, such as
the Fruitvale Canal covering in District No. 510's case.
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Bob Nummerdor, 8 N. 37th Avenue, District #621, asked why his
district has received such a large increase. Mr. Dodd
explained that the rates for Districts Nos. 621, 624 and 851
were increased to build up reserves since there were major
expenses in recent years, such as pump replacement. Another
reason is the rate was quite a bit lower to begin with than
the average of other districts and should have had larger
increases last year.
Betty Gaudette, 701 N. 6th Street, asked if the new
legislation allowing consolidation of irrigation districts
would cut costs and combine water rights. Council Member
Sims explained the new legislation will allow some options,
but many issues will need to be resolved before districts can
be consolidated, in some cases pending court litigation will
influence water rights issues. Mayor Berndt explained that
consolidation would cut administrative costs; however, those
costs are not a significant part of the total amount. There ,
was continued discussion about the new legislation which will
allow reserves to accumulate to replace worn out irrigation
systems: Domestic water would not be an economical or viable
alternative. Ms. Gaudette opposes the granting of any
exemption from irrigation assessment. Council Member
Buchanan commented that the subsidized rates for potable
water charged Parks and the' School District should be
reevaluated.
Denise Englehardt, 1211 S. 2nd Avenue, District No. 664,
expressed concern that the new pump is shut down a lot of the
time. She also questioned work crew efficiency because she
saw eight or nine workers at the pump site. Council Member
Sims explained the City strives to be as prudent and
efficient as possible with the workforce. - Staff was directed
to meet with Ms. Englehardt to explain why the. pump isn't
working. Council Member Beauchamp suggested staff review its
procedure to make sure the appropriate number of workers are
assigned to the job. .
1/ City Clerk Roberts absent after 3:30 p.m.
Council Member Sims questioned whether it is illegal to
operate a pump with an underground sprinkling system on
private property to irrigate lawns. Council Member Barnett
pointed out there needs to be a distinction made between
underground sprinkler,;-systems with no pump, as well as those
on domestic water, and automatic irrigation systems with
pumps. Assistant :City Attorney McMurray took the question
under advisement.
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A representative from the First Church of God, at llth and
Chestnut, District No. 259, requested a review of their
assessment since it includes a parking lot. Staff was
directed to meet with her to consider the request. The
church representative also suggested the City provide
instructions to remove anti - siphoning gaskets in the winter
to prevent frost -free risers from freezing and breaking.
Larry Mathews, 805 S. 17th Avenue, also objected to the
granting of an exemption from irrigation assessment because
of the property owners' existing LID obligation. Council
Member Barnett also expressed concern about the declining
square footage resulting from those exemptions which cause
irrigation rates to increase for the rest of the irrigation
users in the district.
Robert Spencer, 508 N. 23rd Avenue, objected to the rate
increase for District No. 688. He also complained about low
pressure when a second faucet is turned on. He asked why the
rate for District No. 688 is drastically higher than the rate
for Tieton Irrigation water. Mr. Zais explained the Tieton
system was completely rebuilt with a major federal grant that
offsets a tremendous share of the cost of rehabilitation of
that system. There have been no federal grants available for
the City system. Council Member Buchanan pointed out that
rates are lower when buying from the wholesaler; if the
districts are merged, maybe the system could be overhauled
and service delivery improved.
John Puccinelli, 314 N. 1st Street, expressed concern for the
tremendous amount of wasted water. He suggested alternate
watering days be assigned to help alleviate some of the
problems with the system so there is more pressure. There
was brief discussion among Council Members, staff and
citizens about this suggestion as well as discussion about
various problems encountered when using sprinklers.
Mayor Berndt asked if any one else wished to speak. There
being no one, she closed the public hearing.
Council Member Barnett reiterated the fact that the
irrigation districts were established by local improvement
districts, and many of them require major renovations and
rehabilitation. There is no funding available to do that.
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He pointed out the people have the option to reform the local
improvement districts in order to rehabilitate their systems.
Council Member Buchanan explained the new legislation will
help by allowing reserve .funds to be used for system
replacement.
Council Member Barnett indicated the rates for some
districts, such as District No. 529, probably should have
been increased last year or the year before to offset
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expenses, although he did not, amend the 1995 Irrigation
Maintenance Assessment' Roll. Ordinance No. 95 -20 having been
read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY
BEAUCHAMP, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote; Brado absent.
I/ Council Member Barnett explained the irrigation assessment
rates reflect actual costs. He reiterated the expenses that
also impact irrigation assessment rates, and added one more
factor, which in some instances, impact costs more than the
labor, equipment, materials and administrative costs do.
Those factors are: (1) conversion dam repair costs; (2)
Fruitvale Canal piping costs for some districts; (3)
Aquavella adjudication expenses; and (4) increased water
shares cost. The water is not free; the City has to pay for
the water that comes through the canal.
Mr. Zais noted for next year's public hearing, in addition to
the changes to the video, that a list of basic . reasons why
the irrigation assessments have increased should be added to
the notice and also included in the report to Council.
ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 20, AN ORDINANCE confirming the
irrigation maintenance assessment roll of the City of Yakima
for the calendar year.1995 and levying irrigation maintenance
assessmentsaccording•to such roll.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Larry Mathews, 805 ;;S' ::17th : provided background
information on the Pit Bull ordinance and urged increased
enforcement of the law, particularly in City parks. He
called attention to a recent incident involving two dogs that
could have involved a child instead. He suggested a meeting
be held with the District Court judges to ask them to be more
strict with violators. Mayor Berndt explained that there
seems to be an increase of Pit Bull Dogs because people new
to the City aren't aware of law. She requested a notice be
put in the Utility Billing Newsletter, perhaps once a year,
to let people know. However, since the legislation has been
in place, there has been a dramatic reduction in the number
of bites by Pit Bulls, which is a good indication that the
ordinance is working. Mr. Mathews also urged Council to
vigorously enforce speed limit penalties and make sure the
speed limits are posted throughout the city. Council Member
Sims pointed out that the public could be informed, through
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public television, as to what laws are on the books and what
laws are regulated by the state. It it is a high priority
issue, then the Council should address.it during. budget. time.
Betty Gaudette inquired about a pending Hearing Examiner's
recommendation on a fencing permit for Louise:.Worden... She
also reported it is ,:difficult to hear during the Council
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meeting and suggested the seating in the Council Chambers be
arranged with a middle aisle to make it easier to move in and
out of the seats.
Louise Worden requested permission to utilize Yakima Waste
Systems instead of City refuse service for her apartment
complex. Council Member Buchanan recalled his earlier
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request for information on this issue and directed staff
review the request. Ms. Worden also inquired about the
Hearing Examiner's recommendation that she is awaiting from
the public hearing held on February 23, 1995 concerning her
property at 405 N. 8th Street. Mayor Berndt expressed
concern that responses need to be received in a timely
fashion. Assistant City Attorney McMurray will contact
Mr. Adams to determine the status of the Hearing Examiner's
Recommendation.
*9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPERTY ACQUISITION
AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR FIRE BOND PROJECTS
RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 54, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute purchase and sale agreements with eleven
landowners to acquire property for the Yakima Fire Department
Training Complex Expansion of City of Yakima Fire Station No.
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*10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX -
EXEMPT NON - RECOURSE REVENUE BONDS OF YAKIMA COUNTY PUBLIC
CORPORATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF PRINTING PRESS
RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 55, A RESOLUTION approving the
issuance of tax - exempt non - recourse revenue bonds by the
Yakima County Public Corporation for the benefit of Printing
Press, Inc. and Printing Press Properties, L.L.C. pursuant to
RCW 39.84.060.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
KISSEL PARK ESTATES
RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 56, A RESOLUTION concerning the
application submitted by Brian J. Busey for an eighteen lot
subdivision known as Kissel Park Estates south of the
existing Suncrest II subdivision and west of South 27th
Avenue, City No., UAZO Preliminary Plat #4 -94: approving the
preliminary long plat subject to certain conditions.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF I/
AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY FOR THE SUNCOM MANAGEMENT
SUPERVISORY DUTIES FOR THE YEAR 1995
RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 57, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
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Yakima to execute an .agreement with Yakima County whereby the
City of Yakima Fire'Departherit will undertake SUMCOM
Management /supervisory duties for one year.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
APPLICATION FOR HOPE III PROGRAM
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 95 -58, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to file an
application with the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for funding for a Hope III Program.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EASEMENT
WITH BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION FOR OAK FLATS PROPERTY
RESOLUTION NO. R- 95 -59, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
City Manager to execute a Contract and Grant of Easement and
License Agreement with the United States Bonneville Power
Administration.
*15. APPROVAL OF RIGHT -OF -WAY USE PERMIT FOR INSTALLATION OF SIGN
IN VICINITY OF 1224 NORTH 1ST STREET, REQUESTED BY R & R
CONSTRUCTION
The Right -of -Way Use Permit requested by R & R Construction
to locate a sign in the vicinity of 1224 North 1st Street,
was approved.
*16. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON MAY 2, 1995 ON THE GARRETT
STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION
May 2, 1995 was set as the date of public meeting to consider
the Hearing Examiner's recommendation on the petition to
vacate Garret Street and adjacent alley rights of way west of
North 6th Avenue.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO RATE FOR PREMISES NOT CONNECTED TO SEWER
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -21, AN ORDINANCE repealing Yakima
Municipal Code Section 7.60.031.
18. OTHER BUSINESS
Council Member Barnett recognized the importance of public
I/ input as was demonstrated during this meeting. He urged
continued participation and invited the public to voice their
concerns on costs associated with implementation of Growth
Management Act regulations or other similar legislation.
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Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Agenda for
April 12, 1995 SunTran Board of Directors Meeting; Schedule
of Upcoming Yakima River Watershed Committees meetings and
meeting minutes; Y.E.S. Awards meeting on April 13, 1995
and list of upcoming Chamber events; Monthly Yakima
Railroad Area Project Progress Report for March 1995;
Revised February, 1995 and March 1995 Permit Center Monthly 1/
Reports; Legal Department Monthly Report for February 1995;
Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as
of April 11, 1995; Draft Housing Element, Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan, April 1995; Congressional Week in
Review; 3/29/95; Agenda for the April 11, 1995 Northeast
Yakima Neighborhood Association meeting; Yakima Valley
Conference of Governments Newsletter; April 1995; Yakima
Gang Prevention /Intervention Coalition Newsletter; April
1995; Article from April 1995 Governing, "Good Government
-- Bad Government. "; Article from U.S. Mayor, "President
Signs Kempthorne Bill "; Article, "School Impact Fees Unfair
to New Home Buyers "; and Article, "Yakima is for Kiwanians
this August."
19. ADJOURNMENT TO APRIL 25, 1995 AT 7:30 A.M. FOR JOINT MEETING
WITH YAKIMA COUNTY AND UNION GAP (LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED) ,
THEN TO 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M., YAKIMA CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE
SESSION REGARDING PERSONNEL)
It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING AT 4:15 P.M., TO APRIL 25, 1995 AT
7:30 A.M. FOR A JOINT MEETING WITH YAKIMA COUNTY AND
UNION GAP, AND THEN TO 11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. FOR AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PERSONNEL. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote; Brado absent.
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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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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
"APRIL 25, 1995
ADJOURNED JOINT MEETING
CITY OF YAKIMA, UNION GAP AND YAKIMA COUNTY
I/ The City Council met on this date at 7:30 a.m., in the ESD #105
Administration Building Conference Center, 33 South 2nd Avenue,
Yakima, Washington, for a Joint Meeting with the Yakima County
Commissioners and the City of Union Gap. Council Members present
were Mayor Pat Berndt (absent after 8:30 a.m.), Clarence Barnett,
Ernie Berger, Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, and Bernard Sims. Council
Member Henry Beauchamp was absent and excused. City staff members
present were City Manager Zais, Assistant City Manager Rice, Glenn
Valenzuela, Director of Community & Economic Development, Jerry
Copeland, Director of Public Works, Marketa Oliver, Administrative
Assistant to the City Manager, and Melynn Skovald, Deputy City
Clerk. Yakima County Commissioners present were Bettie Ingham,
Bill Flower, and Jim Lewis. Yakima County staff members present
were Dick Anderwald, Planning Director, Dan Hesse, Director. of
Public Works. Union Gap Council Members Betty Boyd, Donna Miller
and Bud Laidler were present. Union. Gap staff members present were
Paul Burlingame, City Manager and Kathleen Holscher, City
Clerk /Treasurer.
Mayor Berndt welcomed the group and briefly reviewed the agenda for
the meeting.
Joint Legislative Issues and Priorities
Council Member Barnett suggested the legal counsel of each entity
meet to define Initiative 164, and it was the consensus of the
group to put this issue on the agenda for a future meeting.
City Manager Zais explained how the joint review process identifies
common objectives and interests and how the combined priorities are
determined. Also in place are the City's independent priorities
established by the City Council. This information is provided to
the Association of Washington Cities and Association of Washington
Counties and the potential legislation is tracked during the
Legislative Session.
I/ After providing copies of the 1995 City /County Legislative Issues,
Marketa Oliver described the various steps in the legislative
process the proposed legislation might take and what happens after
the session is over. During the first year of the biennium, all
bills which died in committee go back to the originating house and
will be available for consideration during the next legislative
session. Ms. Oliver and Mr. Zais also highlighted priority issues
on the list and answered ;questions about various bills before the
legislature.
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Regional Services Planning Process
Dick Anderwald described the progress being made in the Regional
Services Planning Process. This is where public service delivery
provided by local jurisdictions within Yakima County is evaluated
to find ways to improve its quality. Shareholder committees from
both the Upper and the Lower Valleys and a finance task force
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comprised of leaders within various fields have been appointed to
collect data and analyze existing services and make recommendations
for further study to the Regional Service Organization.
Commissioner Ingham pointed out that one representative, or a
designated alternate from the .elected officials within each
jurisdiction, needs to attend future meetings to participate in the
broad policy discussions that will take place.
Stormwater Comprehensive Plan
Glenn Rice provided background information about the Stormwater
Management Plan which has included cooperative participation by
Yakima County, Union Gap, and the Washington State Department of
Ecology. There was discussion among the officials concerning the
next steps to be taken in the process including lead agency
determination, environmental review, interlocal agreements, and the
joint public hearing process. It was the consensus of the group to
schedule a joint public hearing to receive public comments on the
Stormwater Management Plan and that Yakima County should be the
lead agency.
There was a brief recess from 8:30 to 8:45 a.m.
Airport Financial Requests
Jim Lewis provided background information about the runway
rehabilitation project and there was discussion about sharing the
cost among the various entities. The Foreign Trade Zone costs were
also discussed and the subsidy from the City and the County. The
1996 budget would be the vehicle to change that if necessary.
After a brief discussion about future marketing needs, it was the
consensus of the group to put this issue on the agenda for a future
meeting.
Recycling RFP Development
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Dan Hesse provided a status report on the RFP development for
curbside recycling. A preliminary RFP has been drafted and is
currently under review. He also presented a brief overview of the
effort to develop a curbside recycling program to help meet the
waste reduction goals set forth in the Solid Waste Management Plan
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and landfill management responsibilities of Yakima County. He
reported the City of Unioh''Gap has already implemented a curbside
recycling program. The City of Yakima has a yard waste recycling
program and Yakima County has encouraged yard waste and wood -free
recycling by reducing the disposal fees at the landfill.
-I/: There was discussion about promoting commercial recycling in the
urban area along with customer recycling service needs, the need to
determine the quantity of recyclable material currently being
diverted from the waste stream through either recycling and /or .
waste reduction, and the issue of all user and /or volunteer pay
options. This information is needed to evaluate and determine
costs associated with a recycling program.
Council Member Barnett expressed concern that curbside recycling
does not generate the most waste reduction. There was a
considerable amount of discussion concerning the issue of imposing
mandatory recycling and whether or not to include the commercial
segment in the program.
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Council Members Berger and Sims provided a brief update on the
issue,.. There was..a considerable amount of discussion concerning
the transportation needs of the area and whether a countywide plan
would be a feasible option to consider.
Other Items
There was a considerable amount of discussion concerning the
Lincoln / "B" Couplet access dispute with HUD and how it might affect
Stage 1 of the 1 -82 Project.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
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Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio tape of this meeting is available in
the City Clerk's Office
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