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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
DECEMBER 17, 1996
BUSINESS MEETING
I/ 1. ROLL CALL
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington,
Mayor Lynn Buchanan, presiding. Council Members Clarence
Barnett, Ernie Berger, John Klingele, John Puccinelli, and
Bernard Sims present on roll call; Council Member 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
Puccinelli.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
1. JOHN I. HAAS - UDAG GRANT -- The proclamation was
postponed.
Mayor Buchanan announced that the 7:00 p.m. YPAC live call -in
program will have Jerry Copeland and Dave Hussell available
to discuss the City's snow removal program.
Council Member Berger asked if any Council Member would make
a motion to reconsider the allocation of $25,000 to the Ag
Showcase in the 1997 budget; there was no motion forthcoming.
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 add Item
No. 29 and to remove Item No. 30 C from the Consent Agenda.
I/ 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 AMENDED, 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.)
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*5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING
The minutes of the September 17, 1996 Special Joint meeting
was approved, having been duly certified accurate by two
Council members and no one present wishing to have said
minutes read publicly.
6. PUBLIC HEARING ON RASMUSSEN ANNEXATION (SEE ORDINANCE ANNEXING
PROPERTY)
This being the time set for the public hearing, Bruce Benson,
Associate Planner, described the proposed Rasmussen
Annexation area, which is part of the Fruitvale Fire
District, is approximately 21 acres in size and has an
assessed valuation of $20,900. The city has received
petitions for annexation totally 83 percent of the area's
total valuation.
Mayor Buchanan opened the public hearing and invited public
comment. There being no one wishing to speak, he closed the
public hearing. Ordinance No. 96 -80 having been read by
title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO
PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote; Beauchamp absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 96 - 80, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to
the City of Yakima and zoning said property, effective
February 1, 1997. (Rasmussen Annexation)
7. PUBLIC HEARING ON NORTH SCENIC ANNEXATION (SEE ORDINANCE
ANNEXING PROPERTY)
This being the time set for the public hearing, Bruce Benson,
Associate Planner, described the North Scenic Annexation
area, which is part of the Fruitvale Fire District, is
approximately 70 acres in size and has an assessed valuation
of $1,587,750. The City has received petitions and /or
utilized Outside Utility Agreements from 80 percent of the
area's total valuation.
Mayor Buchanan opened the public hearing and invited public
comment on the proposed annexation. There being no one
wishing to comment, he closed the public hearing. Ordinance
No. 96 -81 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY
SIMS, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 96 - 81, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to
the City of Yakima and zoning said property, effective
February 1, 1997. (North Scenic Annexation)
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8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, read into the record a
letter by Bev Luby Bartz written to the Editor, dated
December 17, 1996, regarding a letter to the Editor from
Daniel Hernandez on the subject of CDBG and the Office of
Neighborhood Development.
Katherine Alfaro, 710 Estes Road, related how she received a
ticket for not obeying a school zone speed limit sign. She
stated this sign is unlike all others in the City and in
small print refers to the hours the speed limit is in effect;
she was looking for flags or a flashing light to advise her
it was appropriate to adhere to the school zone speed limit.
She suggested the printing on the sign be enlarged and
cautioned other drivers to be aware of this type of sign.
Mary Place reported to Council the highlights of a conference
she attended regarding neighborhood traffic calming devices
and presented a written report.
9. RECONSIDERATION OF CDBG CONSOLIDATED PLAN APPLICATION FOR
1997
Dixie Kracht, Block Grant Manager, referred to her
November 19, 1996 and December 16, 1996 memoranda and
explained the changes concerning the reallocation of Rental
Rehabilitation Funds to Neighborhood Improvement Projects,
Single Family Rehabilitation, and Infrastructure programs
indicated as Option A. This is the recommended alternative
which best addresses public comments brought forth during the
public meeting. Ms. Kracht entertained additional questions
and there was a considerable amount of discussion about
program operation costs and direct program costs as well as
how time is allocated for new programs. Also discussed were
the issues of matching funds and the federal limit on
administrative costs for new programs.
Mayor Buchanan invited public comment from the audience.
John Wilde, 2608 Hollowcreek, spoke in favor of the existing
I/ program and felt it had encouraged home ownership and pride
in the area. He also spoke in favor of infrastructure
improvements including sidewalks and cyclone fences, but felt
home ownership should be given priority because it improves
the quality of the whole neighborhood.
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Maurice A. Lang, with Habitat for Humanity, complimented
Dixie Kracht for her exemplary leadership and innovation in
housing programs.
Aileen Kane, 803 North 5th Avenue, agreed with the two
previous speakers. She feels there is a tremendous need for
affordable housing for people with low incomes since rents
can take over half the income of a minimum wage worker.
Peggy Bacen -Weed, YWCA Domestic Violence Program, feels
- affordable housing is an important issue and should be a
priority. She reported the length of stay in her program has
increased because people cannot afford to move out of the
shelter due to the high cost of housing. Ms. Bacen -Weed
described some of the circumstances she observes including
unsafe areas of town and three or four or more families
living in a single family dwelling.
Patty Dion, Executive Director of the YWCA, asked the Council
to approve their Block Grant request to make improvements to
their shelter.
Carol Fredericks, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, feels
the Rehab Program is good for the community and provides
funding for senior and disabled people for home repair. She
described certain projects and the type of improvements which
benefit those who are living on extremely limited incomes.
Phoebe Nelson, Yakima County Coalition for the Homeless,
expressed concern for the lack of affordable rental housing
in Yakima. She agreed with the previous speakers' comments
about the length of the average shelter stay and the housing
difficulties experienced by the low income people. She
provided copies of an affordability matrix to the Council and
encouraged approval of the CDBG plan.
Robin Zeller, 110 North 16th Avenue, expressed his personal
thoughts about community pride and the All - American Dream to
own your own home. He spoke in favor of funding for the CDBG
plan.
James Clark, 806 South 4th Avenue, a General Contractor,
spoke in favor of infrastructure repairs and urged the
Council to approve the CDBG plan. He feels the Housing
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Office has provided a valuable resource for the City and
housing should be a priority.
Tim Carlson, 4706 Douglas Drive, echoed the comments of
earlier speakers about pride of home ownership and community
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pride that develops in youth who become involved. He spoke
in favor of the Habitat for Humanity program and urged the
Council to continue the CDBG funding, a valuable tool for the
community.
Jeron Banyon, 5201 Scenic Drive, agreed with all comments in
support of the program. He felt all current programs should
remain.
Bert Carlson, 807 South 46th Avenue, spoke in favor of
Habitat for Humanity and the Housing Authority structures,
which has improved properties by replacing deplorable,
unsightly structures with decent affordable housing.
Buddy Kluck, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Yakima
Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity, reported Habitat for
Humanity has completed about 22 homes in Yakima, which has
added to the tax rolls. He thanked the Council for their
help in the past, and encouraged the Council to continue
making funds available through block grants for lot
acquisition.
Hector Franco, Executive Director of Asociacion de Barrios
Hispanos and also as a member of the Kittitas Economic
Development District, feels some of the previous speakers
were speaking out of self - interest. He feels a private
contractor could have built the houses instead of the Habitat
for Humanity program, if sufficient infrastructure was
provided and if the government provided sufficient incentives
to protect the investment. He questioned the use of CDBG
funds for housing programs as opposed to private banks. He
feels the City staff has been resistant to his suggestions as
well as input from the community, specifically as it relates
to his request for a feasibility study of Washington Middle
School. He accused City staff of retaliation against him.
He feels there is a lack of independence between the CDAC and
the Housing Office, and he feels discretion is being used as
it relates to neighborhood improvement projects, particularly
his group's project grant request. He called for a limited
investigation. He expressed frustration because he felt
there is a lack of communication between the City and him.
He feels there is a conflict of interest between the Office
of Neighborhood Development Services and the Advisory
Committee. He feels harassment is .taking place by City staff
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opposing the plan. He feels due process is lacking in these
situations. Mr. Franco reported he had obtained freedom of
information material that showed the 11 members of the
Housing office are receiving $407,000 on an annualized basis
and provided salary information about Housing staff members.
The Council commented about the allegations made by
Mr. Franco as it would relate to legal options which would
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need to be addressed in the future. Mayor Buchanan
recognized Mr. Franco had concluded his comments and brought
an end to this discussion. He called for the next speaker.
Lee Arnett, owner of Rental Services of Yakima, described the
service his company offers to the public, which matches
landlords and tenants by computer. He indicated there is a
lack of rental housing for low income people which needs to
be addressed; however, he explained the overall vacancy
factor in Yakima must also be considered. This image affects
business relocation purposes, which are included in the
middle and upper ranges, not the low income sector, which is
where there is a lack of affordable rentals.
Roger Finch, Vice - Chairman of the Habitat for Humanity Board
provided pictures of 22 completed homes in Yakima. He
described the pride of ownership exhibited by the owners and
the positive impact on the neighborhoods as well as the
improved quality of life for the owners. He concluded his
comments with a summary about the program including current
mortgage costs for Habitat owners.
Dan Tilley, 313 North 31st Avenue, spoke in favor of the
housing program. He particularly discussed affordable
housing as it relates to the Comprehensive Plan.
Pastor Everhart, 1012 South 8th Street, complimented the
Habitat for Humanity efforts in the Southeast community which
have greatly improved the area. He spoke in favor of the
CDBG program grants and spoke well of Dixie Kracht's
management of the program. He would like to see more people
helped by this program. Council Member Puccinelli recognized
the selfless act by Pastor Everhart, who donated money he was
personally entitled to for running the program. Instead of
keeping the money, he gave it back to the program so a few
more houses could be finished for more low income people.
Sharon White, 7701 West Lincoln, spoke in favor of the
Housing Program. Speaking from personal experience as a
recipient in the program, she spoke highly of Dixie Kracht
and the Office of Neighborhood Development -- professional,
innovative, and hard working. She felt the community forum
was unbiased and the majority of the community felt housing
was the number one priority to be addressed.
Jim Stewart, President of the Upper Valley Chapter of Habitat
for Humanity, spoke in favor of the Housing Program and urged
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the Council to support the program. He directed attention to
five families who have homes through Habitat for Humanity and
who are present at this meeting because they are concerned
other people may not get homes if there is a break in the
process. He explained briefly how the program works and the
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'application process they utilize.
Brenda Machacek, 1013 South 6th Street, spoke in favor of the
Housing program which she has participated in. She described
the pride of ownership and improved quality of life she has
experienced and referred to the clean -up effort going on in
the neighborhood.
Pastor Gardner, 1019 East Spruce, spoke in favor of Housing
Programs as well as funding for streets and sidewalks in his
neighborhood.
Cleo Mann, YVCC Student, asked the Council to speak to the
Yakima School District in support of the effort to turn the
Washington Middle School building into a community. center.
Bill Ignacio expressed concern for the deterioration of
southeast Yakima and the lack of affordable housing, He is
disappointed about the slum conditions, crime, graffiti and
violence. Mr. Ignacio feels southeast Yakima needs another
community center and asked the Council to convince the Yakima
School District to turn the old Washington Middle School
building into a community center.
Ernesto Sanchez, 919. North 5th Avenue, spoke in favor of
turning the old Washington Middle School building into a
community center in southeast Yakima.
Lois Scott, 303 South 4th Street, Apartment #1, a tenant with
the Yakima Coalition for the Homeless, spoke in favor of
Housing Programs.
David Gutierrez, Davis High School Student, spoke in favor of
turning the old Washington Middle School building into a
community center in southeast Yakima. There was an exchange
of ideas between Council Member Berger and Mr. Gutierrez .
concerning neighborhood crime in southeast Yakima and the
effort to help this neighborhood and funding dedicated to
trying to solve the crime problem.
Lupita Nguyen, YVCC student, spoke in favor of turning the
old Washington Middle School building into a community center
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in SE Yakima.
Luz Gutierrez, 1425 South 34th Avenue, feels the majority of
the previous speakers do not have the depth of information
that she has because she has been involved in research and
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reading information. She feels several of the previous
speakers directly benefit from the City's housing programs.
She reported that $16 million has been spent on the east side
of Yakima during the last 20 years. She referred to the
crime and violence in neighborhoods on the east side of
Yakima as the reason for losing five convention bookings.
She reported the majority of new businesses in east Yakima
are minority businesses who serve minority consumers. She
referred to the Housing Foundation where she requested a copy
of an audit report, but did not receive it. She expressed
frustration about the allocation of resources and feels the
Housing staff is not doing their job. She felt sidewalks
should be included as infrastructure. She indicated her
involvement on the Governor's subcommittee for Hispanic
Issues and reported the issues of economic development,
adequate housing, and single family housing are the primary
issues on the table along with how CDBG dollars are being
spent.
Rockie Jackson, Yakima School District, reported he received
an unsigned document about the concept of reallocating funds
to purchase property and develop the old Washington Middle
School structure into some sort of a facility. He invited
the Council to read the document, stating it invites the City
to enter into negotiations to trade property for the
building, and renovate the building and turn it back into a
school. He referred to the March 25, 1995 Class 3 issue
where the Council considered that. He reported the School
District has committed funds and contracts with contractors
for the play field space at the new Washington Middle School
site. The old building will be demolished to provide space
for play field space at the new school site. He reported the
School District has no interest in renegotiating those
contracts.
Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, read a portion of a
letter from her husband in favor of using block grant money
to improve streets, sidewalks, lights and possibly the
irrigation system. Mrs. Gaudette spoke in favor of the
Senior Rehab Program as well as the Single Family Rehab
program. She suggested money be put toward additional land
in the southeast and north central areas. She spoke in favor
of the Neighborhood Improvement Project program.
Maud Scott, southeast Yakima resident, suggested spending
CDBG money for more open space for children to play,
particularly the land north of Race Street between 7th and
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8th Streets. Sidewalks are another needed item from Chestnut
to Fair and on Union. She felt sidewalks should be repaired
between Chestnut and Fenton on Union Street in front of the
Housing Foundation homes. She suggested using CDBG money to
purchase vacant property on South 10th Street behind the
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Yakima Housing Authority units at 110 Fair Avenue to provide
a backyard for children in the area. She suggested
allocating funding for community forums to educate citizens
about program possibilities and to bring in outside speakers
to share information about successful programs, policies and
I/ ideas with the goal of designing a new approach to revitalize
the target area by developing neighborhood plans.
There being no one else wishing to comment, Mayor Buchanan
asked for Council direction. It was MOVED BY SIMS,
SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO APPROVE THE 1997
CONSOLIDATED PLAN WITH OPTION "A ", WHICH ALLOCATES
$255,000 IN MULTI - FAMILY REHAB FUNDS TO OTHER
ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS, SINGLE - FAMILY REHABILITATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE. The motion carried by a 5 -1 voice vote;
Berger voting nay; Beauchamp absent. Resolution No. R -96 -157
was read by title only, and it was MOVED BY SIMS,
SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R - 96 - 157, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima submit a One
Year Plan to the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development in compliance with the Five Year Strategy
of the consolidated Plan developed in 1995.
*10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC
COUNTY
RESOLUTION NO. R - 96 - 158, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement with Pacific County.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE PATROL, STATE FIRE MARSHALL, FOR
FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTIONS IN STATE LICENSED BOARDING HOMES
RESOLUTION NO. R - 96 - 159, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute an agreement with the Washington State
Patrol, State Fire Marshall to have the City of Yakima
perform fire prevention inspections in state licensed
I/ boarding homes.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A VAN POOL PROGRAM
IN THE TRANSIT DIVISION
RESOLUTION NO. R - 96 - 160, A RESOLUTION establishing a
Van Pool Program within the City of Yakima, Transit Division.
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*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
RENEWAL WITH UNION GAP TO PROVIDE RADIO MAINTENANCE SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -161, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a Communications Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Services Agreement with the City of Union Gap.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
RENEWAL WITH FIRE DISTRICTS, CITY OF SELAH AND CITY OF UNION
GAP FOR DISPATCHING SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -162, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a Fire Communications Services Contract
with the City of Union Gap, the City of Selah, and various
Yakima County Fire Protection Districts.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF RENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR OAK FLATS PROPERTY
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -163, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
City Manager to execute a Residential Rental and Security
Deposit Agreement with Frank and Meralee Nash, husband and
wife, for the use of certain property at Oak Flats.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
BEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR JANUARY 23, 1997 FOR:
A. PETITION FILED BY STEVEN ELKINS, ARCHITECTS, INC. ON
BEHALF OF SAFEWAY, INC. TO VACATE A PORTION OF RIGHT-
OF -WAY IN THE VICINITY OF NORTH 4TH AVENUE BETWEEN W.
"B" AND LINCOLN AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -164, A RESOLUTION fixing time
for public hearing before the Hearing Examiner on
January 23, 1997, on a petition filed with the City
Clerk by Steven P. Elkins, Architects;. Inc., on behalf
of Safeway, Inc., to vacate a portion of right -of -way
located on the west side of North 4th Avenue between
West Lincoln Avenue and West "B" Street in the vicinity
of the 5th Avenue Safeway Store.
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B. PETITION FILED BY YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT #7 TO VACATE A
PORTION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY IN THE VICINITY OF SOUTH 7TH
STREET AND EAST MAPLE STREET NEAR WASHINGTON MIDDLE
SCHOOL
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -165, A RESOLUTION fixing time
for public hearing before the Hearing Examiner on
January 23, 1997, on a petition filed with the City
Clerk by Yakima School District #7 to vacate a portion
of right -of -way located at northeast corner of South
7th Street, and Maple Street in the vicinity of
Washington Middle School.
C. PETITION FILED BY SWAN MEMORIAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION TO
VACATE A PORTION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY IN THE VICINITY OF 8
SOUTH 8TH AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -166, A RESOLUTION fixing a
time for a public hearing before the Yakima Urban
Hearing Examiner on January 23, 1997, on a petition
filed with the City Clerk by Swan Memorial Housing
Associates to vacate a portion of right- of7way located
in the vicinity of 8 South 8th Avenue.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH JUDY LEBENS,•R.N., TO PROVIDE FOOTCARE
SERVICES AT THE SENIOR CENTER
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -167, A RESOLUTION authorizing and .
directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute an agreement with Judy Lebens, R.N., to
provide footcare services at the Yakima Senior Center.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF AGING AND LONG TERM CARE FOR
FOOTCARE SERVICES AT THE SENIOR CENTER
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -168, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute an agreement with the County of Yakima,
Office of Aging and Long Term Care, for a 1997 Geriatric
Footcare Program for Senior Citizens.
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*19. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF AGING AND LONG TERM CARE FOR A
SOCIAL DAY CARE PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -169, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute an agreement with the County of Yakima,
Office of Aging and Long Term Care, for a Social Day Care
Program for Senior Citizens.
*20. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE
RENEWAL WITH THE YAKIMA INTERURBAN LINES ASSOCIATION AND
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT FOR 1997
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -170, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a lease and operating agreement with Yakima
Interurban Lines Association, Inc. for electric railway
street car operation until the end of 1999.
*21. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
RENEWAL FOR LONG -TERM CARE AGREEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION'
SERVICES WITH PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE /AGENCY ON AGING
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -171, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
an agreement with Yakima County and People for People, Inc.,
relating to transporting elderly and handicapped citizens.
*22. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
BANKCARD SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BANK OF AMERICA NW, N.A.,
D /B /A SEAFIRST BANK
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -172, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a•bankcard services agreement with Bank of
America NW, N.A., d /b /a Seafirst Bank, and the City of
Yakima
*23. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FOR JANUARY 7, 1997 ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ALPINE COURT
SEWER LID #1053
RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -173, A RESOLUTION fixing a time and
date for a hearing on the final assessment roll for Local
Improvement District No. 1053.
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• *24. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CAVANAUGHS (D /B /A'M & M CATERING) FOR CATERING
SERVICES AT THE YAKIMA CENTER
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RESOLUTION NO. R - 96 - 174, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
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City Manager and the City Clerk . of the City of Yakima to
execute a concessionaire agreement between the City of Yakima
and Goodale and Barbieri Companies,, d /b /a..M &.M Catering to
obtain catering and concession services at the Yakima
Convention Center.
*25. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF JESSE COX TO THE POLICE AND
FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION •
The reappointment of Jesse Cox to the Police and Fire Civil
Service Commission, was confirmed, for a new term expiration
date of December 31, 2002.
*26. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR-JANUARY 7, 1997 TO CONSIDER:
A. HEARING' EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING REZONE
REQUESTED BY YAKIMA WIRE WORKS
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to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation
approving a rezone requested by Gary & Rita Germunson
and Philip Mills, d /b /a Yakima Wire Works.
B. APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION REGARDING
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT OF SIDE YARD SET -BACK IN THE
VICINITY OF 4904 CASTLEVIEW DRIVE, FILED BY CLARENCE
MARSHALL
January 7, 1997 was set as the date of public meeting
to consider appeal of the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation granting an administrative adjustment of
a side yard setback at 4904 Castlevale Drive.
*27. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 14, 1997 ON THE YAKIMA
URBAN AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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January 14, 1997 was set as the date of public hearing on the
Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan.
*28. APPROVAL OF REPORTS SUBMITTED FROM FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
A. THIRD QUARTER 1996 TREASURY REPORT •
The Third Quarter 1996 Treasury Report was accepted.
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B. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THIRD QUARTER 1996 INSURANCE
CLAIMS REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 175, A RESOLUTION accepting and
approving the Quarterly Insurance Claims Report.
C. NOVEMBER 1996 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE (BUDGET) REPORT
The November 1996 Revenue and Expenditure (Budget)
Report was accepted.
*29. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1997 BUDGET
ORDINANCE NO. 96 - 82, AN ORDINANCE adopting a budget for
the City of Yakima, Washington, for the year 1997; and making
appropriations for estimated expenditures.
30. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RE: APPROVED 1997 BUDGET POLICY
ISSUES:
*A. RESOLUTION AMENDING FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND
RECREATION PROGRAMS
RESOLUTION NO. R - 96 - 176, A RESOLUTION adopting a
schedule of fees for the Parks & Recreation Division of
the City of Yakima.
*B. ORDINANCE AMENDING REFUSE UTILITY RATES FOR BINS, CANS
AND YARD SERVICE
ORDINANCE NO. 96 - 83, AN ORDINANCE relating to
health and sanitation; adjusting fees for various
services for garbage storage, collection, and disposal;
and amending City of Yakima Municipal Code Section
4.16.140.
C. ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Mr. Switzer, 1169 West Yakima Avenue, objected to the
tax on cellular phones because he felt he will be taxed
for something that he will not used in the city. He
uses his cell phone for emergency purposes only. There
was discussion about how the tax will be charged and
collected on the service address in Yakima, the basis
being state statute. Ordinance No. 96 -84 having been )
read by title only, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED
BY KLINGELE, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 96-84, .AN ORDINANCE relating to
occupation taxes on utilities; changing tax rates and
tax bases; amending Sections 5.50.050 and 5.50.070 of
the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and adding new
Section 5.50.100 to the Municipal Code.
*D. ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDED CEMETERY FEE SCHEDULE
ORDINANCE NO. 96 - 85, AN ORDINANCE related to public
service and utilities; amending rules and regulations
for Tahoma Cemetery; and amending Section 7.04.090 of
the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*E. ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY MANAGER'S VEHICLE ALLOWANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 96 - 86, AN ORDINANCE relating to city
administration; amending the vehicle allowance for the
City Manager.
*31. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR DEL MATTHEWS REZONE
ORDINANCE NO. 96 - 87, AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning,
amending Ordinances 93 -97 and 93 -98 to provide revised
. conditions on the rezone of property located at 4411
Powerhouse Road in Yakima, Washington, from Suburban
Residential (SR) to Light Industrial (M -1).
*32. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE 1996 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR (NO ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING):
A. STREETS & TRAFFIC AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUNDS FOR SNOW
AND ICE CONTROL
An Ordinance amending the 1996 budget appropriating
funds for unanticipated snow removal costs, having been
• read by title, was laid on the table for three weeks,
until January 7, 1997.
B. ADDITIONAL UNANTICIPATED DIAL -A -RIDE EXPENSES
An Ordinance amending the 1996 budget appropriating
funds for additional Dial -A -Ride expenses, having been
read by title, was laid on the table for three weeks,
until January 7, 1997.
C. HEALTH BENEFIT FUND FOR UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES
An Ordinance amending the 1996 budget appropriating
funds for unanticipated medical claim costs, having
been read by title, was laid on the table for three
weeks, until January 7, 1997.
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D. REFUSE & RECYCLING FUND FOR UNANTICIPATED TEMPORARY
STAFF EXPENSES
An Ordinance amending the 1996 budget appropriating
funds for unanticipated temporary staff, having been
read by title, was laid on the table for three weeks,
until January 7, 1997.
33. OTHER BUSINESS
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It was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO
APPOINT TOM PARKER, MARY PELLICER, JAMES CLARK, AND
BOB MASON TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE. Council Member Klingele requested the question
be divided. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY
PUCCINELLI, TO APPOINT TOM PARKER. The motion failed
by a 3 -3 tie vote; Barnett, Berger, and Klingele
voting nay; Beauchamp absent. Council Member Klingele
felt there was a possible conflict since Mr. Parker is the
Director of the Yakima Housing Authority. It was MOVED BY
PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO APPOINT MARY
PELLICER TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote;
Beauchamp absent. It was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED
BY BERGER, TO APPOINT JAMES CLARK TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The motion carried by
5 - 1 voice vote; Klingele voting nay; Beauchamp absent. It
was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO APPOINT
BOB MASON TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote;
Beauchamp absent.
Information Items:
Items of information provided to Council were: Assignments
Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of
December 17, 1996; Human Resources Division Monthly Status
Report for November 1996; Minutes of the November 11, 1996
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting; and Article from
October 30, 1996 The Record Review, "Your Kid Messed Up."
34. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE
LITIGATION:
A. CARLOS AND LUZ HERNANDEZ DAMAGE CLAIM
B. BEATY DAMAGE CLAIM
C. I -82 PROPERTY ACQUISITION /CONDEMNATION SETTLEMENT
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It was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING
PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent.
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35. ADJOURNMENT
Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the
meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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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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