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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
JULY 2, 1996
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 Lynn Buchanan, presiding. Council Members Clarence
Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, John Klingele, and
John Puccinelli present on roll call. Council Member
Bernard Sims absent and excused. Acting City Manager Rice,
City Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts also present.
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
In observance of the Fourth of July celebration, a patriotic
song, God Bless America, was sung by Bob Wheeler, Accounting
Manager.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Corday Trick
and Doug Picatti (Bill Ibach was not present to accept his
certificate) for their participation in preparing the 1996
Core Plan. Mr. Picatti also presented Mayor Buchanan with
the Municipal Achievement award from AWC for the Downtown
Core Plan.
A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Jerry
Henderson for bringing the the Corel Great Race to Yakima.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Buchanan 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 Item
No. 18 from the Agenda. The City Clerk then read the
Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances
by title. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, ,
THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS AMENDED, BE ADOPTED. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate
items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without
further discussion.)
5. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RENAMING SWAN PARK TO DR. DON
MC GUINNESS PARK
John Williamson, Parks and Recreation Manager, asked the
Council to authorize the renaming of Swan Park to
Dr. Don McGuinness Park. Council Member Puccinelli read a
list of accomplishments and described Dr. McGuinness as a
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true hero and role model in the community. Council Member
Beauchamp recognized the broad scope of outstanding service
Dr. McGuinness made to the community. Resolution No. R -96 -82
was then read in its entirety, and it was MOVED BY KLINGELE,
SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent.
Mrs. McGuinness was presented with a framed map indicating
the location of the newly renamed Dr. Don McGuinness Park.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -82, A RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima
honoring Dr. Donald Lee McGuinness by renaming Swan Park
"Dr. Don McGuiness Park."
6. PRESENTATION TO CORE PLAN PARTICIPANTS
This item was included in Agenda Item No. 3.
7. PRESENTATION BY SUBSTANCE ABUSE COALITION REGARDING 1996
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD BY A NON - PROFIT FROM THE
WASHINGTON STATE COUNCIL ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY FOR THE
GANG PREVENTION /INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Gene Rostvold, Co -chair of the Gang Prevention /Intervention
Program, presented the 1996 Outstanding Achievement Award to
Mayor Buchanan. The award is from the Washington State
Council on Crime and Delinquency.
8. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONE OF PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF
1105 AND 1109 EAST MEAD REQUESTED BY TERRY MORTON AND LYNN
PARTON (CONTINUED FROM 5/7/96)
This being the time set to continue the public hearing, Vaugh
McBride, Assistant Planner, was available to answer questions
about the rezone request.
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Lynn Parton, 1107 East Mead Avenue, urged the Council to
approve his request to rezone three lots located at 1105,
1107 and 1109 East Mead Avenue. The property is currently
zoned Two- family Residential (R -2) with Light Industrial (M-
1) being the proposed zoning to accommodate his proposed
business, a car lot. Mr. Parton reported that the Hearing
Examiner indicated he would have recommended approval if the
neighbor to the north had agreed. Since that hearing that
neighbor has sold his property and the new owner has
indicated he will apply to rezone the property as well.
Mayor Buchanan opened the public hearing and invited public
testimony. There being no one wishing to comment, he closed
the hearing.
It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO APPROVE THE
STAFF REPORT WHICH RECOMMENDS THE APPLICATION FOR THE REZONE
BE APPROVED. Council Member Beauchamp asked the applicants
about their intent to open a car lot. Mr. Parton- indicated .
they are planning to lease the property. There was continued
discussion among Council members and staff about development
requirements for this area which will probably be attached to
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the project. The question was called for a vote on the
motion. The motion 4,carried byr.,unanimous voice vote; Sims
absent. Acting City Manager Rice pointed out that staff will
prepare the appropriate legislation.
9. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER DECISION FOR
REZONE OF PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF 40TH AVENUE AND TIETON
DRIVE REQUESTED BY ALBERTSON'S FOOD STORE
This being the time set for the public meeting, Dan Valoff,
Associate Planner, explained the rezone application submitted
by Albertson's Food Store and the Gordon Chinn family to have
a 1.3 acre parcel zoned from R -2, Two Family Residential, to
SCC, Small Convenience Center. The property is located in
the vicinity of 3901 Tieton Drive and is immediately east of
the existing 40th Avenue Alberton's store. The purpose of
the proposed rezone is to accommodate the expansion of the
Albertson's parking lot which also requires Class 2 Review.
The new parking lot will accommodate 136 new parking spaces.
The Hearing Examiner has conducted a public hearing to review
the Master Application for the Class 2 Review and the
requested rezone. There were several members of the
neighborhood who testified at the . hearing and expressed
concern about daily operation. The Hearing Examiner
recommends approval of the Rezone and Class 2 Review for the
expanded parking lot subject to a number of conditions. The
staff recommendation is to uphold the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation and direct Legal staff to prepare the
appropriate legislation..
Council Member Barnett asked about accessibility to West
Walnut. Mr. Valoff explained that Albertson's did not intend
to have any direct access ;on West Walnut. It is also one of
the conditions of the Hearing Examiner along with maintaining
enhanced landscaping on Walnut. Street.
Mayor Buchanan opened the public hearing and asked if anyone
in favor of the proposal wished to comment.
Fred Halverson, Greg Lighty, and Bruce Peterson, from
Halverson & Applegate representing Albertsons, were available
for any questions. Mr. Halverson spoke in favor of the
project and explained there are no plans for access to Walnut
Street. Mr. Lighty also pointed out that Albertson's has no
problem with any of the conditions recommended by the Hearing
Examiner. However as a matter of practicality, he requested
detailed language be added to the rezone ordinance reflecting
conditions tied to the rezone concerning the parcel merger
and the property exchange.
Bill Cambell, property owner at 402 South 38th Avenue
directly behind Albertsons, spoke in favor of the project
rather than to have low cost ..housing .go in .there. .
There being no one else wishing to speak in favor of the
proposal, Mayor Buchanan invited public testimony from those
against the proposal.
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Joe Hocker, 404 South 38th Avenue located directly east of
Albertsons, requested protection from nuisances such as noise
from extended store hours, trucking loading and unloading, in
addition to pollution from the trucks. He requested store
hours not be extended for operation, truck loading or
unloading since the parking lot will abut his property. He
expressed concern about the risk factor on 40th Avenue and
the close proximity to Walnut Street. He also feels signs
should be posted restricting private vehicles from the
unloading area.
Phil Robillard, 405 South 38th Avenue, felt the parking lot
is fine but feels the fence should be at least eight feet
high instead of six feet high because people scale the
existing wall.
After a considerable amount of discussion about the fence
height as it relates to the grade of the property. It was
MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO UPHOLD THE
HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION AND ALSO INCLUDE THE
CONDITION THAT THE FENCE AROUND THE PARKING LOT SHOULD AT NO
POINT BE LESS THAN 8 FEET HIGH. There was discusison about
the intent of the motion. Council Member Beauchamp directed
attention to the concerns of the neighborhood, particularly
the noise level and traffic congestion from the cargo area
onto 40th Avenue. He requested signs indicating store hours
and no access to the cargo area be put up, and also
emphasized the importance of good management of the store to
curtail problems. The question was called for a vote on the
motion. The motion carried by'unanimous voice vote; Sims
absent.
10. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PLAN (TIP) FOR 1997 -2002
This being the time set for the public hearing, Bob
Degrosslier, Senior Engineer, referenced the Six -Year TIP
projects which includes seven funded projects; four bond
issue projects; and four annual programs.
Dave Hussell, Street & Traffic Operations Manager, summarized
how the unfunded capacity improvements reflecting Level of
Service (LOS) recommendations, such as the widening and
reconstruction of 16th Avenue with an additional lane.
Taking into consideration the testimony heard at the GMA
public hearing on June 25, 1996, Council Member Barnett
requested a footnote be added explaining that the items
listed as capacity improvements are unfunded projects. The
Six -Year TIP program only includes the first 15 projects.
Mayor Buchanan opened the public hearing and invited
testimony about the Six -Year TIP. There being no one wishing
to comment, he closed the hearing.
Resolution No. R -96 -83 was read by title and it was MOVED BY
PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent.
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Council Member Barnett explained his vote was subject to the
appropriate footnotetinder Capacity, Improvements.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -83, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 1997
through 2002 for the construction of streets and arterial
streets in the City of Yakima.
11. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Larry Sharley, Peppertree Inn, presented a proposal to
replace seven trees with Thunder Cloud Plum trees and
complete other landscaping at his expense in the City's
right -of -way on the west side of 1614 North 1st Street to the
interchange. Bill Knutsen, Sun Country Inn, spoke against
replacing the 18 year old mature trees. They have nurtured
the trees over the years and they receive many compliments on
them. However, he did not object to trimming the trees.
There was discussion among the Council members concerning the
view and the sign visibility and the landscaping. Council
Member Beauchamp asked about sidewalk damage from the trees.
A representative from Senske Lawn Service explained that
proper watering helps prevent roots from damaging the
sidewalk. The Council suggested that representatives from
both businesses go back and try to work together to come up
with a solution. It was the consensus of the Council to take
Mr. Sharley's request under advisement.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TRANSFER AND
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH JERRY MAGGARD (SALE OF FORMER FIRE
STATION #2 /ACQUISITION OF 124 SOUTH 2ND STREET)
RESOLUTION NO. R- 96784, A , .RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Sunfair
Associates for the trade of former Fire Station No. 2 for
improved property located at 124 South Second Street to be
used to house the Cable TV Division.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING EXECUTION OF MEMO. OF
UNDERSTANDING REGARDING TRANSFER OF 911 CALLTAKERS
RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -85, A RESOLUTION authorizing, directing,
and ratifying the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Yakima and Council 2, Washington State
Council of County and City Employees, representing Local 1122
of American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees, AFL -CIO, and Local 469, International Association
of Firefighters, AFL -CIO regarding the transfer of 911
Calltakers.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
WITH GREEN MOUNTAIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR. CONTAINERIZED
COMPOSTING PILOT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -86, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of
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Yakima to execute an agreement with Green Mountain
Technologies, Inc., for the use of containerized composting
equipment, technology, and services.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BIS COMPUTER SOLUTIONS,
INC. FOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER
RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -87, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a revised and updated agreement with BIS
Computer Solutions, Inc. for a public safety computer system
and corresponding support services.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH WARDELL ARCHITECTS FOR:
A. DESIGN AND REFURBISHMENT OF POLICE ANNEX
B. DESIGN AND SPACE ANALYSIS FOR CITY HALL
RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -88, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a Professional Services agreement with
Wardell Architects, P.S., an architectural firm, for the
development of office space planning for the City - County
Narcotics Unit and City Hall, in the City of Yakima.
*17. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 16, 1996 FOR THE SOUTH
SCENIC ANNEXATION
July 16, 1996 was set as the date of public hearing on the
South Scenic Annexation.
18. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
This item was removed from the Agenda.
19. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
Information Items:
Items of information provided to Council were: News Release
regarding 4th of July Celebration Shuttlebus Service.
6/27/96; News Release regarding Applications Sought for Air
Terminal Board. 6/28/96; Memorandum from Toni Gardner
regarding Southeast Neighborhood Partnership Meeting;
Monthly Report of the Chief of Police for May 1996; Agenda
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for July 11, 1996 Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee and
minutes of its June 6, 1996 meeting; Assignments Pending in
Office of Environmental Planning as of July 2, 1996; Agenda
for the June 27, 1996 Yakima Air Terminal Board meeting and
minutes of its May 23 and June 6, 1996 meetings; AWC 1995-
1996 Annual Report; and Articles from June 28, 1996 Seattle
Times relating to growth management.
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20. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION (ACQUAVELLA)
It was MOVED BY BERGER SECONDED " BY KLINGELE, TO MOVE INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION WITH
IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO JULY 9, 1996 AT 8:00 -
9:30 A.M. AT THE YAKIMA CENTER FOR A GMA WORK SESSION. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent.
21. ADJOURNMENT TO JULY 9, 1996,, 8:00 AM -9:30 AM, AT THE YAKIMA
CENTER BOARD ROOM FOR GMA WORK SESSION FOR CITY COUNCIL
Following the conclusion of the Executive Session at
3:55 p.m., the meeting adjourned to July 9, 1996, 8:00 AM
aaat the Yakima Center for GMA work session.
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CITY CLERK Gm C.. d 'BUCHANAN, MAYOR
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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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