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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)
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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
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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
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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
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presentations prior to the public hearings and to consider
the budget hearing prior to the public hearing on the
Consolidated Plan.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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*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.
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*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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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. 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
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An audio and video tape are available for review in the City Clerk's Office.
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