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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
OCTOBER 15,.. 1996
SPECIAL MEET ING
The City Council met in special session for ceremonial purposes on
this date at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall,
Yakima, Washington, Mayor Pro Tem John Puccinelli presiding.
Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Ernie Berger,
and John Klingele present. Mayor Lynn Buchanan absent and
excused.
1. WELCOME TO HUNGARIAN MAYORS
The visiting mayors from Hungary were introduced and
presented with certificates and City pins. The Hungarian
mayors presented gifts brought from their country to the
Council. The Mayors are in Yakima gathering information on
how the City conducts its business and handles growth within
its boundary. In 1990 Hungary went from 30 municipalities to
over 3,000 municipalities.
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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 Pro Tem John Puccinelli presiding. Council Members
Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, John
Klingele present on roll call. Mayor Lynn Buchanan absent
and excused. 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 Berger.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
1. OIC 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Mayor Pro Tem Puccinelli read a proclamation of commendation
and appreciation for the 25th Anniversary of the Yakima
Valley Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC). As the
Director of OIC, Council Member Beauchamp accepted the
proclamation. It was pointed out that Council Member
Beauchamp has been the Director of OIC since it was
established 25 years ago.
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Puccinelli 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 that
Item No. 12A be removed from the Agenda; Item 12B be added
to the Consent Agenda and Item No. 21B be removed from the
Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda
items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It
was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE CONSENT
AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote; Buchanan absent. (Subsequent
paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the
Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further
discussion.)
*5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 16, AUGUST 6, AND OCTOBER 1, 1996
BUSINESS MEETINGS
The minutes of the July 16, August 6, and October 1, 1996
Business meetings, were approved, having been duly certified
accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing
to have said minutes read publicly.
6. APPEARANCE BY DAVE DION -- CITIZENS FOR YAKIMA'S FUTURE --
STREET BOND
Dave Dion and Jennifer Woodkey, Co- Chairpersons of Citizens
for Yakima's Future, gave Council a report on the campaign
strategy for the City's Street Bond Issue on the November
ballot. There will soon be a radio and newspaper advertising
blitz; over 5,000 postcards will be mailed to citizens voting
by absentee ballots; colorful yard signs with a motto of
"Safe Streets - Safe Kids" will be seen throughout the City;
and then there will be television ads to urge citizens to
pass the bond issue. Mayor Pro Tem Puccinelli expressed
appreciation to Mr. Dion and Ms. Woodkey for their efforts.
7. PRESENTATION FROM WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY
ENTREPRENEURS
Luz Gutierrez, Washington Association of Minority
Entrepreneurs, introduced Christina Lozoya as the consultant
hired to conduct a survey of the residents living in the
eastside of Yakima. The purpose of the survey was to obtain
information about the problems, both real and perceived,
experienced by those residents. Ms. Lozoya reviewed her
educational background and previous experiences with
conducting surveys. She stated there were three objectives
for this survey: 1) obtain and provide accurate data
regarding population in the eastside; 2) provide increased
awareness to the eastside residents about their own civic
responsibilities and how to become active with the service
providers; and 3) assist in empowerment through education and
participation of those residents. She reported that twelve
eastside residents were trained to conduct the survey, which
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was done in person. She related a few of the facts which
were the result of the = °survey: _' �=:55%, of the respondents are of
Hispanic origin; 53% were born in Mexico; about 40% indicated
their income is less than $12,000 per year and 61% neither
rented or owned their homes (indicating multiple families at
one residence). She stated the respondents are concerned
about crime and violence, drug abuse, gang activities and
teen pregnancy. The respondents indicated.a desire for city
services in the form of better street lighting, sidewalks and
paved streets, and indicated a strong desire for
homeownership. Following comments from Council regarding the
accuracy and results of the survey, Ms. Gutierrez stated the
survey is being presented to Council to consider when making
future policy decisions.
8. PRESENTATION BY YAKIMA INTERURBAN LINES ASSOCIATION
Ken Johnsen, Yakima Interurban Lines Association, stated the
purpose of this presentation is to provide an update on what
the Association has been doing with the trolleys during the
past two years. Using slides which illustrated improvements
made to the trolleys and the trolley system, he commented on
the status of the restoration project funded by ISTEA and
STEP grants. He further commented that the Association is
trying to purchase the master unit cars which were built for
the Yakima area but ended up in a museum in Snoqualmie. He
introduced the incoming president of the Association, Paul
Edmondson and the Ameri -Corps volunteers who worked on the
restoration project this summer.
It was the general consensus of the Council to consider Item
No. 10 at this time.
10. PUBLIC MEETING ON EMERY LANE FINAL PLAT
This being the time set for the public meeting on Emery Lane
Final Plat, Bruce Benson, Associate Planner, reported that
all the conditions from the preliminary plat approval have
been met. The staff recommendation is to accept the final
plat. Mayor Pro Tem Puccinelli opened the public meeting for
testimony. There being no citizen wishing to speak to this
issue, the public meeting was closed. Resolution No. R -96-
134, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BERGER,
SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -134, A RESOLUTION approving the final
plat of Emery Lane, a 22 lot zero lot line subdivision
located to the south of Mead Avenue at South 26th Avenue, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign the final plat.
9. YAKIMA TRANSIT'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, announced that in 1966 the
voters created the City Transit service, and 1996 marks its
30th anniversary. To celebrate the occasion coffee and
cookies will be served next week at the _Transit.Center from
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6 a.m. to noon, and on Monday, prizes donated by local radio
stations will be given away. Anniversary mints will be
served on all the routes.
11. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, expressed concern about
whether the street improvements to be funded by the Bond
Issue were thoroughly researched. He also thought that
additional funds should have been allocated for sidewalks.
12. REPORT ON 1995 NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. REALLOCATION OF IDA POWELL PROJECT FUNDS
This item was removed from the Agenda.
*B. DR. DON MCGUINESS PARK (FORMERLY SWAN PARK)
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -135, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
Director of Community and Economic Development of the City of
Yakima to execute an agreement with the North Central
Neighborhood Coalition to reimplement the Dr. Don McGuinness
Park (Swan Avenue Park) Project included in the 1995
Neighborhood Improvement Program.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
AT 3RD STREET AND SPRUCE:
A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -136, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Michael
M. Mercy and Kathy Mercy, husband and wife, for the purchase
of unimproved property located at Spruce and Third Streets in
the City of Yakima.
B. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1996 BUDGET
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
An ordinance amending the 1996 budget and appropriating funds
for the purchase of property at 3rd Street and Spruce, having
previously been read by title at the September 3, 1996
Council meeting, was brought forth for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -67, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1996 budget
for the City of Yakima; making appropriations for the
purchase of property from Unappropriated Fund Balances within
various funds for expenditure in 1996.
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*14. CONSIDERATION OF JOINT RESOLUTION WITH YAKIMA COUNTY
RESCINDING RATES, ''FEES•. AND CHARGES FOR AIRPORT USER FEE
CUSTOMS SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -137, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
YAKIMA AND YAKIMA COUNTY ratifying and approving Yakima
International Airport - McAllister Field Resolution #09-91 -
003A.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN TRANSIT
FARES:
A. TRANSIT DAY PASS
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -138, A RESOLUTION revising the Transit
System fare structure to provide for a "Day Pass ".
B. FREE FARE FOR DIAL -A -RIDE CLIENTS ON FIXED ROUTE SYSTEM
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -139, A RESOLUTION revising the Transit
System fare structure to allow client's of the City's Dial -A-
Ride Program to ride the fixed route transit service free of
charge.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EASEMENT
RELEASE FOR LEWIS & CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -140, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and the City Clerk of Yakima to execute a Quit Claim
Deed to release a utility easement across property owned by
Yakima School District #7 at Lewis & Clark Middle School in
exchange for conveyance of a new utility „easement from Yakima
School District #7 to the City.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE AND PURCHASE OF
WATER AND SEWER REFUNDING BONDS
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -141, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
execution and delivery of a contract for purchase of the
City's second lien water and sewer revenue bonds, 1996, in
the aggregate principal amount of $3,320,000, fixing certain
terms of the bonds, providing for the refunding of certain
outstanding revenue bonds, approving the form of the official
statement therefor and the distribution thereof, and
ratifying certain acts and proceedings.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH SCOTT WETZEL SERVICES FOR ON -LINE DATA SERVICE
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -142, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
an On -Line Data Services Agreement with Scott Wetzel
Services, Inc.
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*19. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS GRANTING FIREWORKS DISPLAY
PERMITS FOR:
A. DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -143, A RESOLUTION approving the fireworks
display permit and waiving the application fee of $50.00 for
the ASB Leadership Council of Davis High School pursuant to
Yakima Municipal Code Section 10.15.040.
B. EISHENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -144, A RESOLUTION approving the fireworks
display permit and waiving the application fee of $50.00 for
the ASB Leadership Council of Eisenhower High School pursuant
to Yakima Municipal Code Section 10.15.040.
*20. APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT FOR ALPINE COURT SANITARY SEWER LID
PROJECT (STANDARD MOTION VB -- ACCEPT CONTRACT AND APPROVE
FINAL PAYMENT)
The report from the City Engineer, dated October 9, 1996,
with respect to the completion of the work on the Alpine
Court Sanitary Sewer LID project, performed by Central
Concrete & Utilities, was approved, the work accepted and
payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was
authorized.
21. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL' REPORTS:
*A. SECOND QUARTER 1996 TREASURY REPORT
The Second Quarter 1996 Treasury Report was accepted.
B. THIRD QUARTER BUDGET REPORT
Council Member Barnett asked why the revenue for the Criminal
Justice Sales Tax was less than what was projected to be
received. Bob Wheeler, Accounting Manager, stated that in
the past, all the money was put into the Law and Justice
Fund; the lower amount of receipts is just from a different
receipting method. He assured Council that the fund is in
fine shape. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP,
TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote; Buchanan absent.
*C. THIRD QUARTER 1996 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE STATUS REPORT
The Third Quarter 1996 Accounts Receivable Status Report was
accepted.
22. OTHER BUSINESS
Council Member Barnett reported that two members of the
Regional Planning Commission have continued to serve on that
committee even though their terms expired quite some time
ago. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO
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REAPPOINT DEB PATTERSON AND FRANK GUTIERREZ TO THE REGIONAL
PLANNING COMMISSION' FOR ANOTHER -, TERM. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent.
City Manager Zais reported that a formal protest has been
received by People For People against the award of the Dial-
/ a-Ride contract to Diamond Cab, dba Access Paratransit. As
the result of the protest, the execution of the new contract
will be suspended while the protest investigation procedure
is being followed. Assistant City Attorney Peterson provided
Council with an update on the status of the Dial -A -Ride
contract. Prior to the protest, the City Transit had
established an understanding with People for People and
Access Paratransit that the transfer would occur on
November 16, 1996. He reviewed the process for the
investigation of the protest, which would involve Council
members in the final two steps of the process. The
Appearance of Fairness Doctrine would apply and he instructed
Council that they should be very concerned about contacts
made on behalf of either of these parties. He commented that
everyone would like to expedite the resolution of this
situation and hope it can be resolved within 30 days or less,
depending upon the number of steps it has to go through.
Information Items:
Items of information provided to Council were: Letter to
Representative Doc Hastings requesting congressional hearing
on Burlington Northern Railroad Company proposal. 10/8/96;
Letter from City of Tacoma regarding Draft Urban
Stabilization Act - Excise Taxes. 10/3/96; Monthly Fire
Department Activity Report for September 1996; Assignments
Pending in Office of Planning as of October
15, 1996; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments
Newsletter; October 1996; Agenda for Yakima .Valley
Conference of Governments General Membership meeting and
minutes of its September 16, 1996 meeting; Agenda for
Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Executive Committee
meeting and minutes of its September 18, 1996 meeting;
Agenda for the October 14, 1996 Westside Merchants and
Business Association - Downtown meeting; Agenda for the
October 14, 1996 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and
minutes of its. September. 9, 1996 meeting;. Article from
September 30, 1996 Nation's Cities Weekly, "New Haven
Chamber Owns and Operates Inner City Mall "; and Article
from October 6, 1996 Seattle Times, "Bellevue Brings in
Outsiders to Help Revitalize Downtown."
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23. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING:
A. PROPERTY ACQUISITION
1. CBD PROPERTIES AT 2ND & YAKIMA AVENUES
2. SOUTH 2ND STREET PROPERTY
B. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (AFSCME, POLICE /FIRE DISPATCH)
C. PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION:
1. STATUS OF POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER DAMAGE CLAIM
2. CBD /CODE ENFORCEMENT ISSUES
D. PROPERTY DISPOSITION (FIRE STATION #3)
It was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROPERTY
ACQUISITION, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION,
PROPERTY DISPOSITION, AND PENDING LITIGATION, WITH IMMEDIATE
ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO OCTOBER 22, 1996. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent.
24. ADJOURNMENT
Immediately following the Executive Session the meeting
adjourned at 4:50 PM.
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An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office
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