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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/1996 Adjourned Joint Meeting .19 5 NOVEMBER 19, 1996 ADJOURNED MEETING WITH YAKIMA COUNTY AND UNION GAP 7:30 - 8:30 AM -- ESD #105 -- 33 SOUTH 2ND AVENUE 1. LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 2. ADJOURNMENT TO 8:45 AM (COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR BUDGET REVIEW) This meeting was canceled due to the extreme weather conditions (14" of snow) * * * * * * * * * * NOVEMBER 19, 1996 ADJOURNED MEETING - BUDGET REVIEW 8:45 AM - 12:00 NOON -- COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL 1. BUDGET STUDY SESSION FOR: A. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CONTINUED) 1. Policy Issues: Page 23 2. URBAN AREA HEARINGS EXAMINER Budget: Page 269 3. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING Policy Issues: Page 34 Budget: Pages: 270 -273 4. CODE ADMINISTRATION /CITY HALL Policy Issues: 25 -33 Budget Pages: 274 -281 5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Budget Pages: 280 -281 6. NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Policy Issues: Page 24 Budget Pages: 282 -290 7. CABLE COMMUNICATIONS Budget Pages: 291 -297 8. METROPOLITAN YAKIMA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Budget Pages: 298 -3,00 9. TROLLEY Budget Pages: 303 -304 10. TOURIST PROMOTION /CAPITOL THEATRE Policy Issues: Pages 35 -37 Budget Pages: 306 -319 11. PBIA /CBD Budget Pages: 301 -302, 305 and 318 -319 12. ENGINEERING Budget Pages: 320 -335 B. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. ADMINISTRATION: Budget: Page 385 -393 196 NOVEMBER 19, 1996 2. STREETS /TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Budget: Page 394 -418 Policy Issues: Pages 51 -53 3. TRANSIT Budget: Pages 419 -430 Policy Issues: Page 50 4. REFUSE Budget: Pages 431 -442 Policy Issue: Pages 44 -49 5. EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND REVOLVING Budget: Pages 443 -451 6. PARKS AND RECREATION Budget: Pages 455 -490 Policy Issues: Pages 54 -72 This meeting was canceled due to the extreme weather conditions - rescheduled to November 25, 1996 * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON NOVEMBER 19, 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, Ernie Berger (present until 2:30 p.m.), John Klingele, John Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Council Member. Henry Beauchamp 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 Barnett. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) • WORLD AIDS DAY Mayor Buchanan read a proclamation declaring December 1, 1996 as World Aids Day in the City of Yakima. The proclamation was accepted by Reverend Jane Newell. Reverend Newell announced the times of scheduled events for World Aids Day. Mayor Buchanan announced that Council would deviate from the published agenda in order to consider the special I/ presentations prior to the public hearings and to consider the budget hearing prior to the public hearing on the Consolidated Plan. PAGE 2 19 7. NOVEMBER ,19 , 19 9 6 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 Council to add Item No. 13 to the Consent Agenda and to delete Item No. 17 from 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 PUCCINELLI, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp 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 THE AUGUST 20, 1996 BUSINESS MEETING The minutes of the August 20, 1996 Business meeting, was approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. PRESENTATION OF YAKIMA VALLEY CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS' PROPOSED 1997 BUDGET This presentation was postponed due to the extreme weather conditions. 7. CONSIDERATION OF AIRPORT BUDGET ISSUES: A. CONSIDERATION OF JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE 1996 AIRPORT BUDGET B. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED 1997 BUDGET AND CITY FUNDING REQUEST (SEE RESOLUTION ADOPTING 1997 BUDGET) (SUGGEST DEFERRAL OF CITY FUNDING REQUEST TO BUDGET WRAP -UP SESSION ON DECEMBER 3, 1996) This presentation was postponed due to the extreme weather conditions. 8. PUBLIC HEARING ON MODESTO WAY ANNEXATION (SEE ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY) This being the time set for the public hearing, Bruce Benson, Associate Planner, commented that this 9.5 acre area is located within the Fruitvale Fire District and has an assessed valuation of $2,784,000. Annexation petitions or signed outside utility agreements representing 74% of the assessed valuation have been received. Mayor Buchanan opened the hearing for public testimony. There being no citizen present wishing to speak to this issue, the public hearing was closed. Ordinance No. 96 -72 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent. PAGE 3 1 . NOVEMBER 19, 1996 ORDINANCE NO. 96 -72, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City of Yakima and zoning said property, effective January 1, 1997. (Modesto Way Annexation) 9. PUBLIC HEARING ON NORTH 48TH AVENUE ANNEXATION (SEE ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY) This being the time set for the public hearing, Bruce Benson, Associate Planner, commented that this area is located within the Fruitvale Fire District and has an assessed valuation of $204,500. Annexation petitions or signed outside utility agreements representing 100% of the assessed valuation have been received. Mayor Buchanan opened the hearing for public testimony. There being no citizen present wishing to speak to this issue, the public hearing was closed. Ordinance No. 96 -73 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 96 -73, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City of Yakima and zoning said property, effective January 1, 1997. (North 48th Avenue Annexation) 10. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1997 BUDGET This being the time set for the hearing, John Hanson, Finance Director, stated this is an opportunity for citizens to comment on the proposed 1997 budget. Mayor Buchanan opened the hearing for public testimony. Jerry Henderson, 309 N. 35th Avenue, requested Council consider modifying its policy on providing Council packets to interested citizens. He suggested returning to the policy of providing the entire packet to the citizen at no charge, with the proviso that if the citizen does not pick up the packet for one week, their name is stricken from the list forever. Tony Sandoval, 110 S. 9th Avenue, Room 210, representing RSVP, spoke in support of RSVP's request for funding. He commented the $3,000 would be used to help offset costs for volunteer mileage and insurance, as well as mail reimbursement costs. Mayor Buchanan read a faxed statement from Bill Burwell, President of the,Sunfair Festival, requesting consideration for the continued funding for the Sunfair Parade. Pauline Hunter, Program Co- ordinator of the Salvation Army, requested consideration to fund the Summer Day Camp at Milroy Park. She stated they are requesting an additional $1,000 above the $5,000 funded in 1996. She outlined the program and its benefits to the citizens. Walt Schaar, 320 S. 76th Avenue, Chairman of the 1997 4th of July Celebration Committee, requested continued funding to assist with the cost of fireworks for the 1997 celebration. He spoke about the improved financial condition from the previous year and how the celebration activities would be improved in 1997. John Hanson read into the record two letters; one submitted from the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce in support of their funding request for $10,000; and one from Ester Huey, Substance Abuse Coalition, in support of their funding request for $14,489. There being no other citizen wishing to PAGE 4 199 NOVEMBER 19 , 1996 speak to this issue ,. the public hearing was closed. Following discussion; it wasgeneral consensus of the Council to continue the hearing to 9:00 a.m. on November 26, 1997 to receive additional testimony from citizens unable to attend this hearing. 11. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CONSOLIDATED PLAN APPLICATION (CDBG HOME PROJECT) 1997 BUDGET (SEE RESOLUTION) This being the time set for a public hearing, Dixie Kracht, Block Grant Manager, Neighborhood Development Services, stated she has the 1997 HUD budget in a format required by HUD. She also has a similar break -down in a format that is easier to read. The Community Development Advisory Committee heard 4.5 hours of public comments on this Plan. They are recommending approval of the overall budget, but the NIP budget of $50,000 and the individual allocations will be made on December 3rd. They would . like to delay approval of the Citizen Participation Plan in order to incorporate into the Plan additional.- comments heard ..at yesterday's Committee meeting. Ms. Kracht responded to questions from Council, clarifying the draft Citizen Participation Plan, administrative costs for the Single Family Rehabilitation program, the default ratio for the Home Program, and the deed covenants for the homeownership property given in cooperation with Habitat for Humanity. Betty Gaudette, CDAC member, 701 North 6th Street, commented that the Consolidated Plan must reflect the wishes of the citizens before it can be adopted. She does not believe the proposed draft addresses the needs expressed by the citizens at the forums. The Consolidated Plan is basically housing and the citizens testified to the desire for less density of housing, the need for home ownership and rehabilitation of single family units. Lynne Kittelson, CDAC member, outlined the facilitation format of the public forums she attended and commented that even though the facilitators were different, the results _still came out the same. The rest of the Committee supports the Citizen .Participation Plan, but wants to make some modifications based upon the comments heard at yesterday's meeting. Bev Luby Bartz, 114 North 7th Street, expressed her concern about the Plan and the attitude regarding the Consolidated Plan. We are losing diversity and have segregation by income. This area cannot afford to have any more low- income housing which encourages slums. The infrastructure is not adequate to support any additional population, and she suggested a moratorium against low- income housing until the problems are under control. She did not hear anything about a need for low- income housing in the five meetings she attended; the people expressed a desire for home ownership and sidewalks, lighting, etc. Hector Franco, 815 North 28th Avenue, distributed two letters. One letter is dated. November 15, 1996 addressed to Glenn Rice and the second letter is dated November 15, 1996 addressed to Council regarding the Consolidated Plan. He states in his letter his disappointment that the Consolidated Plan was not altered from last year to properly reflect the desires expressed by the citizens. He felt there is resistance from Neighborhood PAGE 5 20 NOVEMBER 19, 1996 Development Services staff to make the changes in the program. The citizens want community development, stable neighborhoods and economic development created to support the neighborhoods. The funding for CDBG does not empower the community. He also recommended Council examine the situation before approving this budget. He stated the costs for administrative service seems excessive. He would like to see some of this money diverted to develop a comprehensive economic development plan for these neighborhoods. He further requested that funds be spent for a feasibility study on retaining Washington• Middle School for neighborhood community uses. Luz Gutierrez, WAME, distributed a letter outlining her concerns about the Consolidated Plan. The rehabilitation of rental units benefits the building owner, not the renters. There needs to be some kind of economic development empowerment for the citizens of those neighborhoods. She encouraged Council to use some of this funding to develop a comprehensive economic development plan for the target area. She agreed with Mr. Franco that the amount of money dedicated for professional services and operating costs, at 35 %, should be closely examined. Ms. Kracht addressed some of the questions and comments raised by the citizens. She stated that the concept of low - income persons causing slums is a reversed concept. If placement of low- income housing in a neighborhood is denied the City could experience a lawsuit similar to the one filed against Pasco. She explained the 35% is for wages for union contract staff and operational costs. The 35% is only applied to the new money amount and does not take into consideration all the $11 million that is leveraged from the program dollars. If we did not have staff to apply for the grants, we would not get as many grants as we do. She stated that it was suggested to prepare an economic plan instead of funding the rental rehabilitation program, but in order to prepare a plan the money would have to be taken from another program. Maud Scott, South East Yakima, expressed concern about placing all the low- income housing in one area without adequate infrastructure. She compared the citizen participation plan used today versus the citizen participation which occurred twenty years ago and found today's' plan lacking. There needs to be a dialog that reaches beyond this Council Chambers, the Block Grant Manager, or the neighborhoods themselves. She asked Council for an evolution of awareness in South East Yakima. She asked Council to reconsider the previous Council's policy to devote all CDBG funds . towards housing programs for the next ten years. We have transplanted blight that was not there. Beyond input, she stated the citizens need information as to what other communities are doing with CDBG. We need a moratorium on in -fill. She suggested not funding the Senior I/ Repair and Homeownership programs for one year and develop a program to bring moderate to high income people to live in the South East area. She requested time to develop a neighborhood plan and asked Council to purchase property for a neighborhood center (Washington Middle School)•. Hector Franco commented that after attending many of the forum meetings, he feels there are not any citizens advocating the PAGE 6 2 0 1 NOVEMBER',19, 1996 approval of this plan; • ,.only .the staff and CDAC members are in favor of the plan. Hi`s`.feelings a.re that there are two major problems with the program. One is that the Neighborhood Development Services Office gives away land (it should be recapturing some of the funds). The second problem is the resistance to change. The people benefiting from these programs should help pay for. them. He stated he has requested, under the Freedom of Information Act, a complete breakdown of the proposed budget and breakdown of staff costs and breakdown of professional services and procedures. Rosemary Small, 1006 South 25th Avenue, asked about the $20,000 in this budget for the Rebound Plus program. City Manager Zais responded that it a continuation of what was planned last year when the supervisor position was initially targeted for elimination. Funding is included in the CDBG budget to partially fund the Alley Cats neighborhood clean -up program. Ms. Small stated she would like to know the location of the projects that were done. Luz Gutierrez advised Council that the local banks will also leverage loans. She brought up a couple of incidents relating to a lawsuit and pending bankruptcy involving CDBG funds. She suggested that Council should look at the recipients and their work products before continuing funding of their programs. She also requested a copy of the audit of the Housing Foundation. City Manager Zais replied that the audit has not been completed. Betty Gaudette stated she is requesting a list of the last two years of beneficiaries of this program (rental rehabilitation). She also expressed disappointment in the amount of funding targeted for the Senior Disabled Repair program, stating it is excessive for the number anticipated to 'be repaired. She stated she was supposed to bring letters from.two people, but due to the snow, she was unable to-get, them. Mayor Buchanan closed the public hearing. The resolution directing that the Plan be submitted to HUD was read by title and it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion failed by 3 -2 roll call vote; Barnett, Buchanan and Klingele voting nay; Beauchamp and Berger absent. 12. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Robert Owen, 404 North 4th Street, #5, requested Council return to meeting on a weekly basis, particularly during budget time. Bev Luby Bartz, 114 North 7th Street, .stated it is her understanding that Council will make appointments to the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC). She requested that .Council reconsider the applicants since two of them are involved in the housing aspect in their, employment, and she does not feel the committee needs .further "housing" representation on the Committee. She also supports the appointment of a handicapped representative from the targeted area, rather than the candidate suggested for appointment. Hearing that the appointments to this Committee would be considered under "Other Business" on the agenda, Luz Gutierrez requested that Council list on the agenda all PAGE 7 20 2 NOVEMBER 19, 1996 issues which will be considered under that item. Mayor Buchanan explained that "Other Business" is placed on the agenda so Council can address issues which develop after the agenda has been printed. Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9th Street, submitted a letter regarding Item No. 13 which had been placed on the Consent Agenda. Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, also addressed the issue of appointments to the Community Development Advisory Committee. She requested, that for the appearance of fairness, Council not appoint two more citizens who are employed in the housing field. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING REALLOCATION OF 1995 CDBG FUNDS FOR IDA POWELL PROJECT The following staff recommendation was accepted: 1. Council authorize a new 1997 contract with South East Neighborhood Improvement Committee (SENIC) in the amount of $15,000 for the installation of a new roof. 2. The contract will condition SENIC to deliver to the City of Yakima Department of Community & Economic Development by March 31, 1997 a specific plan for the site with necessary improvements and estimated costs. Staff will review, offer suggestions, and make determinations on the necessary approvals required by City ordinances. 3. The Department of Community & Economic Development will assist the SENIC organization in the development of funding options for the Ida Powell Project. This may include the purchase of the property with covenants, private foundations or federal funding. 4. SENIC will seek additional avenues through the expansion of their by -laws and incorporation articles to become eligible for additional funding opportunities. 5. The contract will terminate should any condition not be met at the agreed milestone and will not extend beyond December 31, 1997 for any reason. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR WELLHEAD PROTECTION RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -148, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute an "Interlocal Agreement for Regional Wellhead Protection Program" with Yakima County I/ and other purveyors of water. PAGE 8 1. 203 NOVEMBER' l 19 , 19 96 *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ,AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR DATA PROCESSING AND`DISPATCH SERVICES FOR UNION GAP RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -149, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Data Processing and Law Enforcement Dispatch Services Agreement with the City of Union Gap. *16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SEWER MAIN REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT WITH DON G. WILSON RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -150, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Sewer Utility System Reimbursement Agreement and Conveyance between the City of Yakima and Don G. Wilson. 17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WARDELL ASSOCIATES FOR RESTROOM FACILITY AT MARTIN LUTHER KING PARK Council Member Puccinelli questioned why it is necessary to seek consultant services. He suggested the plan for the restroom at Chesterley Park could be used and the drawings done at no cost. Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, replied that he does not have any staff capable of doing architectural drawings. He further explained that the plans for Chesterley Park do not meet the needs for this ,facility. It was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI TO NOT ACCEPT THIS RESOLUTION. The motion failed for lack of a second. Resolution No. R -96- 151 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by 4 -1 roll" call" vote; Puccinelli voting nay; Beauchamp and Berger absent. RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -151, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an architectural services agreement with Wardell Associates, P.S. to develop design plans and specifications for a new restroom facility at Martin Luther King Park. *18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EASEMENT DEED FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER CITY WATER PIPELINE NEAR RESERVOIR ROAD RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -152, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute an easement deed conveying an easement for ingress and egress over a City water pipeline near Reservoir Road. *19. APPROVAL OF THIRD QUARTER 1996 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS REPORT The Third Quarter 1996 Capital Improvements Report was accepted. PAGE 9 204 NOVEMBER 19, 1996 *20. SET DATE OF HEARINGS FOR DECEMBER 3, 1996 FOR: A. NORTH 21ST AVENUE ANNEXATION December 3, 1996 was set as the date of public hearing on the North 21st Avenue Annexation. B. ENGLEWOOD AT 24TH AVENUE ANNEXATION December 3, 1996 was set as the date of public hearing on the Englewood at 24th Avenue Annexation. *21. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES ORDINANCE NO. 96 -74, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective January 1, 1997; amending Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 B, 2.20.110 A, 2.20.110 B, 2.20.110 C, 2.20.110 D, 2.20.110 E, 2.20.110 F, 2.20.110 H, 2.20.110 I, 2.20.110 J, 2.20.110 K, 2.20.110 L and 2.20.110 M, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *22. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CRIMINAL CODE TO ADOPT STATE MISDEMEANORS AND GROSS MISDEMEANORS ORDINANCE NO. 96 -75, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and morals; amending the City of Yakima Criminal Code, redefining the crime of assault, adding reckless endangerment, selling cigarettes to minors, escape, alcohol violations, harassment crimes, sex crimes and theft crimes, and adopting the Domestic. Violence Prevention Act, RCW 10.99, by reference, recodifying sections of the City of Yakima Criminal Code: and amending Sections 6.04.020 and 6.68.010; repealing Sections 6.04.021, 6.04.170, 6.04.370, 6.04.375, and Chapters 6.60 and 6.68; and adding as new Sections 6.04.025, 6.04.172, 6.04.327, Chapter 6.05 and Sections 6.05.010, 6.05.020, 6.05.030, 6.05.040, 6.05.050,6.05.060, 6.05.070, 6.05.080, 6.05.090, 6.05.100, 6.05.110, 6.05.120, Chapter 6.12 and Sections 6.12.010, 6.12.020, 6.12.040, 6.12.050, 6.12.055, 6.12.060, 6.12.070, 6.12.080, 6.12.200, Chapter 6.45 and Sections 6.45.010, 6.45.020, 6.45.030, 6.45.040, 6.45.060, 6.45.070, 6.45.080, 6.45.090, 6.48.020, Chapter 6.55 and Sections 6.55.010, 6.55.020, 6.55.030, 6.55.040, 6.55.060, 6.55.070, 6.68.030, 6.68.050, 6.68.060, 6.68.070, 6.68.080, 6.68.090 and 6.68.100, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *23. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1996 BUDGET AND I/ APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR WATER RIGHTS LITIGATION EXPENSES (NO ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An Ordinance amending the 1996 Budget and appropriating funds for water rights litigation expenses and Irrigation System repair costs, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for two weeks, until December 3, 1996. PAGE 10 .19 19 9 6 NOVEMBER Na, tr 24. OTHER BUSINESS Council members discussed the future' action to be taken in order to adopt the Consolidated. Plan in a timely manner so as to not lose any funding? opportunities with HUD. City Manager Zais stated that staff will need to _try to address the concerns and questions that were brought up today by Council and citizens so Council may be able to reconsider this at the next Council meeting. If a resolution is not possible by that time, an extension from HUD may be requested. There was discussion by Council and citizens regarding the process followed and the deadline for submission to the Council. Since the time frame was inadequate to receive all the public comments in time to present it to Council, Council Member Sims suggested that the 1998 Plan be processed differently so that testimony from the public is not heard by CDAC the day before the Council meeting. Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9th Street, stated there has been a current Citizen Participation Plan in effect the past several years under which the Committee is operating. She stated the meeting held yesterday was postponed from last Thursday in order to . record the testimony from all the citizens wishing to address the committee since they ran out of audio tape at the meeting. She stated that the Committee has four vacancies which has slowed progress. It is her understanding that all the testimony given by the citizens would become part of the Plan as an appendix. Mayor Buchanan stated that further action by the Council cannot be taken until staff returns with additional information. Betty Gaudette opined that part of the problem with the timing was that the 30 day comment period had to start over when the revised draft •was printed. She stated the final draft plan was not available until a week. Luz Gutierrez also spoke to this issue, suggesting that a calendar be added to the citizen participation strategy for the whole year. Maud Scott thanked Council for listening to the citizens and stated she is looking forward to the citizens working together with Council. Hector Franco asked Council to involve the Committee and work together to come up with a final plan. .The citizens have good ideas and good intentions. He feels that the process should be more independent from the Housing Office because of a conflict of interest. It was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPOINT MIKE WEISE, CHUCK COCHRANE AND JAR ARCAND TO THE DOWNTOWN AREA REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp and Berger absent. Council Member Sims commented that it was intended to make appointments to the Community Development Advisory Committee; however, he suggested that be delayed 'until'Councl'Member Beauchamp is present since he is on the Council Appointment Sub committee. PAGE 11 206 NOVEMBER 19, 1996 Dave Hussell, Street and Traffic Operations Manager, reported on the snow removal efforts which began at 2:00 a.m. All the major arterial streets have been plowed at least once today; clean -up of the CBD area will begin this evening, but it will take several evenings to haul the snow away. All the City equipment is being utilized and three contractors have been hired. The Transit buses could not operate today, but hopefully, will be operational tomorrow. Mayor Buchanan reported a 10" pothole in the ice on "D" Street. City Manager Zais gave Council three possible dates to reschedule the budget review session canceled this morning. It was the general consensus to reschedule the budget review session to Monday, November 25, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. for Public Works and the continued review of the Department of Community and Economic Development. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: Memorandum from the Deputy Fire Chief regarding 24 -Hour Contact Number for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. 11/14/96; News Release regarding Appointments Sought for City of Yakima Boards and Commissions. 11/14/96; Traffic Engineering Citizen Request and Activity Report for October 1996; Letter to Wilbur Ellis regarding changes in Federal pretreatment regulations; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of November 19, 1996; Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce 1995 -1996 Annual Report and 1996- 1997 Business Plan; 1997 Yakima Business Forecast Survey by the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce; Agenda for November 14, 1996 COG MPO /RTPO Technical Advisory Committee meeting and minutes of its October 10, 1996 meeting; Status, Monthly newsletter of Project CHANGE. November 1996; AWC City News, October 1996; and AWC Potential Revenue Reductions for Cities and Towns, October 1996. 25. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION AND ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY: A. ACQUAVELLA B. TERRACE HEIGHTS /UNION GAP BILLING DISPUTE C. PROPERTY NE CORNER OF EAST SPRUCE AND SOUTH 3RD STREETS Due to the weather and the unavailability of the consultant attorney, the discussion of executive session items A and B were postponed. I/ PAGE 12 201 . NOVEMBER •.19, 1996 26. ADJOURNMENT TO NOVEMBER 26, 1996 AT 9:00 AM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR CONFIRMATION OF'f'SELECTION OF MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE, FOLLOWED BY CONTINUATION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 1997 BUDGET, FOLLOWED BY BUDGET REVIEW (FINANCE, INTERGOVERNMENTAL, CITY MANAGEMENT INCLUDING WATER AND SEWER) II Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at 5:22 p.m. to November 25, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. for budget review, to be continued to 9:00 a.m. for confirmation of the selection of the Municipal Court Judge, followed by continuation of the hearing on the proposed 1997 budget, followed by budget review. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: � i ;e?— /7:_y--- 7/- GC MEMBER lir DATE COUNCIL MEMBER ✓ DATE ATTEST: / _AL‘10,---.• CITY CLERK /LYNN BUCHANAN, MAYOR • An audio and video tape are available for review in the City Clerk's Office. • • PAGE 13