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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
MARCH 21, 2000
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
Mary Place, presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry
Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, John Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims
present on roll call. Council Member Larry Mattson was absent
and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, and City
Clerk Roberts were also present.
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
An Invocation was given by Council Member Puccinelli, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Buchanan.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
• CENSUS 2000
Mayor Place read a proclamation urging the citizens of Yakima to
answer the census questionnaire and be counted.
Mayor Place read a proclamation declaring April'2000 as Cesar
Chavez month.
Council Member Sims reported that George Glesner asked him if
Council would be interested in meeting with the West Valley Fire
District group again. Council Member Beauchamp reported that he
and a couple of staff members were already meeting with the West
Valley Fire Chief and staff and Commissioner Glessner. Fire
Chief Gillespie reported that at the last meeting he had been
asked if a couple more Council members would meet with them.
Council Members Sims and Buchanan agreed to attend the meetings.
4. CONSENT AGENDA •
Mayor Place 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 to add Item No. 10 to the Consent Agenda and to remove
Item No, 16. Items Nos. 14, 20, 22 and 23 were removed at the
request of Dean Crawford. The City Clerk then read the Consent
Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It
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was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, THAT THE CONSENT
AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote; Mattson 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 JANUARY 25 AND MARCH 7, 2000
ADJOURNED MEETINGS AND MARCH 7, 2000 BUSINESS MEETING
The minutes of the January 25 and March 7, 2000 Adjourned
meetings, and March 7, 2000 Business meeting were approved,
having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and
no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS TO GENE MARTIN, RETIRING DEPUTY FIRE
CHIEF, AND KEN KOHAGEN, RETIRING SAFETY AND TRAINING OFFICER
Mayor Place announced that Gene Martin was unable to attend this
meeting and the presentation will be postponed to April 4.
Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works, introduced Ken Kohagen
who recently retired as the Safety and Training Officer, and his
wife, Vi. Mr. Kohagen started working for the City in 1970.
Mr. Kohagen accepted a plaque in appreciation for his service to
the City presented by City Manager Zais and a City of Yakima
watch from the Mayor.
7. PUBLIC HEARING ON CONFIRMATION OF FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
NORTH 85 AVENUE SEWER LID NO. 1055 (SEE ORDINANCE CONFIRMING
ASSESSMENT ROLL)
This being the time set for a public hearing on the confirmation
of the Final Assessment Roll for North 85 Avenue Sewer LID No.
1055, Mary Lovell, Engineering Technician, reported that
approximately 1600 feet of 8 -inch sewer . main and appurtenances
were installed to serve 23 parcels in the vicinity of North . 85 th
and Summitview Avenues. The Final Assessment Roll of •
$132,936.09 was pro -rated to the 23 parcels based on a per
parcel 'cost of $5,779.83. She_ commented that all of the
property owners had been notified about this hearing. Mayor
Place opened the public hearing for testimony. There being no
citizen wishing to speak to this issue, the public hearing was
closed. Ordinance No. 2000 -08 having been read by title, it was
MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO PASS THE
ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote;
Mattson absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2000-08, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima,
Washington, approving and confirming the final assessment roll
for Local Improvement District No. 1055, which has been created
and established for the purpose of paying the cost of certain
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sewer system improvements; and levying and assessing the amount
thereof against the lots, tracts, parcels of land and other
property shown on said roll.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Ron Klundt,. 815 North 15 - Avenue, addressed the Council about
his desire to rent the residence at Oak Flats. He stated that
the house is vacant; however', he learned that the City is
contemplating demolishing the house or having it moved from the
property. He stated he would love to lease the property for 100
years and is willing to repair the damages caused by the
previous renters and beautify the grounds. Glenn Rice,
Assistant City Manager, gave some background information on this
property, including the history of bad renters. Based on past
Council policy to eliminate city -owned rentals, staff has been
reviewing options now that the house is vacant. He reported
that other citizens also interested in renting this property
have approached him. Council assured Mr. Klundt that no action
would be taken to demolish the property without the issue first
coming to Council for approval and staff would keep him
informed.
9. SPECIAL DEMONSTRATION OF CITY OF YAKIMA'S WEB PAGE (15 MINUTES)
Marketa George Oliver, Administrative Assistant to the City
Manager, introduced Rick Pettyjohn, Information Systems Manager,
and stated they have been working with other employees to .
develop a City website. Using a network of computers in front
of the Council, Mr. Pettyjohn was able to demonstrate the City's
website. He stated the State of Washington Department of
Information Services developed the basic website, which is
patterned after Washington State's "Access Washington" website,
at a cost of approximately $20,000. Initially, the City
published a Request for Proposals for website development, which
came in at $250,000. Council members requested that a "hit
count" be included and asked that FAQ (Frequently Asked
Questions) in the navigation guide be spelled out.
*10. PRESENTATION OF CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION
REPORT (CAPER)
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report was
accepted.
11. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON ELIMINATION OF DIAL -A -RIDE SERVICE ON
DAYS THAT YAKIMA TRANSIT DOES NOT PROVIDE FIXED -ROUTE SERVICE
Council Member Barnett asked if a public hearing would be
required before Council action could be taken to eliminate any
Dial -A -Ride service. He also wanted to know if the nursing home
facilities or other users of the service have been notified
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about this proposal. City Manager Zais stated that legal review
indicates that it is not required, but it would be advisable to
hold a public hearing. Russ Keen, Access Paratransit, stated
that nursing home facilities have not been notified of this
proposed change, nor have any of the users. He commented that
one of the reasons he asked for this change is that based on the
recertification process done in the first quarter of 2000, it is
projected that Dial -A -Ride utilization would be reduced by 1283
participants by the end of the year. Aileen Kane, 701 South
14 Avenue, stated that other transit service is not available
to the general public on Sundays and holidays. She said that
given the financial constraints of the Transit Division, she •
would prefer reducing Dial -A -Ride services rather than risk
losing transit services altogether. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN,
SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO SET A DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR
APRIL 18 ON THE ELIMINATION OF DIAL -A -RIDE SERVICE ON NON- FIXED'
ROUTE TRANSIT DAYS (SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS). The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote; Mattson absent.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF QUIT CLAIM
DEEDS FOR YVT PROPERTY EXCHANGE WITH STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -27, A RESOLUTION relating to real property
owned by the City of Yakima which was possessed and used by the
State Department of Transportation during the Selah Interchange
project.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT
OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DAVIS, OPFER AND RAAB FOR
FIRE STATION ONE REMODEL
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -28, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment
to the architectural services agreement with Davis Opfer Raab
Architecture, P.L.L.C., for the development of specifications
for and oversight of Phase II construction activities regarding
completion of improvements to the sleeping quarters of Fire
Station No. 1,.401 North •Front Street, Yakima, Washington.
14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT
OF CONTRACT WITH GOLDER AND ASSOCIATES FOR WATER /IRRIGATION
ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Dean Crawford asked what this contract is about. Dave Brown,
Water and Irrigation Engineer, stated the overall project is for
aquifer storage and recovery. As part of that process, the City
is doing a pilot test, putting some water in the ground and
extracting it to see what the effect is on the aquifer. DOE has
required a monitoring well to monitor the effect of recharging
and recovering water in both the upper and lower Ellensburg
aquifer. Resolution No. R- 2000 -29 having been read by title, it
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was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote;
Mattson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -29, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of
Amendment #2 for professional engineering services between the
City of Yakima and Golder Associates, Inc.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND SUBMITTAL
OF GRANT AND LOAN APPLICATION WITH YAKIMA COUNTY FOR SIED FUNDS
FOR CASCADE QUALITY MOLDING EXPANSION PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -30, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager to execute and submit a grant and loan application with
Yakima County for funding from the Yakima County Supporting
Investments in Economic Development (SIED) fund for
infrastructure improvements necessary for the Cascade Quality
Molding Expansion project.
16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 4, 2000 ON AMENDMENTS TO THE 6 -YEAR TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR 2000 -2005
Council Member Barnett stated that the Mead Avenue, from 11 to
16 Avenues, project was removed from the Grind and Overlay
project list and added to the Six -Year TIP because it will be
reconstructed instead. However, he questioned if at priority
No. 43 on the Six -Year TIP list, will it get done in 2001. Bob
Desgrosellier, Senior Engineer, stated that the projects are not
listed by priority number; it is only an identifying number on
the list. He stated that Mead Avenue would be improved next
year. In response to Mayor Place's question regarding the
inclusion of Ahtanum Road, 16 Avenue to city limits,
Mr. Desgrosellier stated it was added in order to apply for SIED
funds that will be matched with funds received from a private
company for road improvements. Resolution No. R- 2000 -31 having
been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN,
TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote; Mattson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -31, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place
for hearing on an amendment to the 2000 through 2005 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program.
This resolution sets a date of hearing for April 4, 2000 at
2:00 p.m. or as soon as the matter may be heard.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR $3,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FUNDING /FY2000 FOR A JOB FAIR AT THE CONVENTION CENTER
The request from the Chamber of Commerce to sponsor a Job Fair
on April 4, 2000 from noon to 6:00 p.m. for an estimated amount
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of $3,875 to pay for room rental at the Yakima Center and for
internet telephone connection fees was approved.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF MOTION APPROVING THE 2000 GRIND AND OVERLAY
PAVING PROJECTS
The 2000 Grind and Overlay Paving Program was approved.
*19. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE EMERGENCY RETAINING
WALL REPAIR PROJECT (STANDARD MOTION VB- ACCEPT PROJECT AND APPROVE
FINAL PAYMENT)
The report from the City Engineer, dated March 21, 2000, with
respect to the completion of the work on the Emergency Retaining
Wall Repair Project No. 1898, performed by Ken Leingang
Excavating, Inc., was approved, the work accepted and payment of
the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
20. APPROVAL OF 1999 YEAR -END REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE (BUDGET)
REPORT
Dean Crawford removed this item from the Consent Agenda to ask
when will the City grade his road. He stated that according to
this report there was surplus money left in the Street
Division's budget. City Manager Zais advised Mr. Crawford that
City divisions were given a directive to reduce expenditures in
1999 due to the I -695 initiative and reduced sales tax receipts.
He stated this is a savings, not a surplus, that will be used to
maintain an adequate reserve in the Street Maintenance Fund. He
stated that under Item No. 22, this money would be encumbered
into the 2000 budget. Council members questioned Mr. Crawford
about the condition of his road and requested staff to see. if
his road could be advanced to the top of the grading 'list.
Mr. Crawford asked to be notified about when he could expect the
road to be graded. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN,
TO ACCEPT THE 1999 YEAR -END REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE (BUDGET)
REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Mattson
absent.
*21. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REQUIRING INSURANCE DISCLOSURE BY THE
DRIVER OF A VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT
ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -09, AN ORDINANCE relating to the duty of a
driver involved in a case of damage to attended vehicle or other
property, and amend Section 9.45.010 of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code.
22. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR 1999 ENCUMBRANCES
An Ordinance amending the 2000 budget and appropriating funds
for 1999 year -end encumbrances, previously having been read by
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title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading.
Mr. Crawford said that the City Manager had answered his
question on this item when he addressed his issues in Item No.
20. Ordinance No. 2000 -10, having been read by title only, it
was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Mattson absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -10, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2000 budget for
the City of Yakima; and making appropriations for the 1999 Year -
End Encumbrances from unappropriated Fund Balances within
various Funds for expenditure during 2000.
23. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES FUND FOR PRE -
HOSPITAL PARTICIPATION GRANT
An Ordinance amending the 2000 budget and appropriating funds
into the Emergency Services Fund for the Pre - Hospital
Participation Grant, previously having been read by title only,
was brought before the Council for a second reading. Dean
Crawford asked if this would require the firemen to have an EMT
certificate for trauma care and if so, would this eliminate
having a fire truck, ambulance and EMT at the same scene. Fire
• Chief Gillespie advised Mr. Crawford that the Fire Department
has EMTs and stated this would allow the City to purchase
equipment for our pre- hospital care program. Ordinance No.
2000 -11 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY
BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Mattson absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -11, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2000 budget for
the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $1,200 within
the 150 - Emergency Services Fund for expenditure during 2000 to
purchase trauma equipment.
24. OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business discussed.
Information Items:
Items of information provided to Council were: Graffiti Alert!
notice regarding April is "Graffiti Removal Month "; Agenda for
March 21, 2000 meeting and notices for the West Valley Neighborhood
Plan Task Force meetings (March 21- 5/30/00); Flyer from Seattle -
Northwest Securities Corporation regarding Budget Stalemate and I -695
Goes to Court. 3/10/00; Planning Division Assignments Pending Report
as of March 21, 2000; YCOG Newsletter - March 2000; Yakima County
Planning Department News, "Spotlight on 2015" - March, 2000; and
Article from March 2000 Worth, "Get Used to Growth."
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25. ADJOURNMENT TO MARCH 28, 2000 AT .7:30 A.M. AT THE POLICE
STATION /LEGAL CENTER (2ND FLOOR TRAINING ROOM) FOR A STUDY SESSION
REGARDING SALMON ISSUES (4d RULE) WITH YAKIMA COUNTY
Following a discussion regarding the proposed March 28 Study
Session regarding the 4d Rule, it was determined that since all
the information would not be available by March 28, it would be
'better to postpone the Study Session to April 4. City Manager
Zais stated he would call the County to confirm their
availability. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY SIMS TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING TO APRIL 4, 2000 at 7:30 A.M. AT THE POLICE
STATION /LEGAL CENTER FOR A STUDY SESSION REGARDING SALMON ISSUES
(4d RULE). The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Mattson
absent.
The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: / Vii, �..— A O C)
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CITY CLERK MAR ACE, MAYOR
An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office
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