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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
APRIL 4, 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, Larry Mattson, and John Puccinelli
present on roll call. Council Member Bernard Sims 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 Barnett.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS
• NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
Mayor Place read a proclamation declaring April 9 through the
15 as National Volunteer Week in Yakima. The proclamation was
accepted by Ron Farino, President of DOVIA, Directors of
Volunteers in Agencies.
• PAINT -OUT GRAFFITI MONTH
Council Member Buchanan read a proclamation declaring April 6,
2000 as National Tartan Day. The proclamation was accepted by
Rosemarie LeClair who urged people to see the "on -line parade"
at Tartanday.com on the internet.
• TARTAN DAY
Mayor Place presented a proclamation declaring April as "Paint
Out Graffiti" month to Bill Cobabe, Neighborhood Development
Services Manager, and took the opportunity to thank him and his
crew for the outstanding effort they have already put into this
project. Mr. Cobabe accepted the proclamation and said they
have been overwhelmed with the positive response of the entire
community. Mayor Place reminded the audience that in order to
paint over the graffiti, signed permission slips must be turned
in and they are available at the City Clerk's Office or at the
Neighborhood Development Services Office.
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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 remove Item No. 10. The City Clerk then read the
Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by
title. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, THAT
THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote; Sims 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 MARCH 21, 2000 BUSINESS MEETING
The minutes of the March 21, 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 DON LANDIS, RETIRING PARKS OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
Gene Martin, retiring Deputy Fire Chief, was honored by Al
Gillespie, Fire Chief, who presented Gene with a Certificate of
Recognition from the City and several photos from his retirement
party at the fire station. City Manager Zais presented Gene
with a Distinguished Service Award for 36 years of Service and
commented on his outstanding performance. Gene was then
presented with a City of Yakima gold watch by Mayor Place. Gene
thanked the Council and the City commenting on the pleasure he'd
had working there.
Also recognized for retiring after 30 years of service was Don
Landis, Parks Operations Supervisor. Denise Nichols, Parks and
Recreation Manager, spoke regarding Don's career with the City
as did City Manager Zais. Mayor Place presented Don with a City
of Yakima gold watch. Don thanked everyone for their kind
words.
Council Member Barnett, as the "official" cheerleader for the
Yakima Sun Kings, advised they had won this season's
championship. He expressed the City's gratitude to the players
and to Paul Wolford, Head Coach, and Dale Carpenter, General
Manager. He also expressed a special thanks to Otis Harlan
whose perseverance kept the team in Yakima.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO THE SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) FOR 2000 -2005 (SEE RESOLUTION ADOPTING
AMENDMENT)
This being the time set for the public hearing on the amendment
to the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for
2000 -2005, Mayor Place opened the public hearing. K. Adams,
City Engineer, explained that the Six -Year plan had previously
been approved and this amendment was to add four projects. He
described the plans for Mead Avenue between 11 and 16 Avenues
which will be built in 2001.
Dan Arnett, Arnett Properties, expressed excitement to see this
project moving forward and hopes to see a traffic light in a few
more years.
Tim Monahan spoke regarding the issue of 32 Avenue and its
future. He explained that the problem with 32 Avenue is its
designation as a minor arterial. It was taken off the Six Year
Plan for any improvements because of a petition by residents.
Because it is classified as a minor arterial but it is not on
the 6 year TIP, there are conflicting mandates for street
improvements. City Manager Zais suggested this subject be
referred back to staff to determine proper procedure for dealing
with it. Mr. Monahan agreed to work with staff on developing a
procedure to go forward. Mark Shuman, a property owner on 32
Avenue, urged the City to obtain citizen input as it is a very
emotional issue with his neighbors.
There being no other citizen wishing to testify, Mayor Place
closed the public Hearing.
Resolution No. R- 2000 -32 having been read by title, it was MOVED
BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -32, A RESOLUTION adopting an amended Six
Year Transportation Improvement program for the period of 2000
through 2005 for the construction of streets and arterial
streets in the City of Yakima.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Aileen Kane, 701 S. 114 Avenue, asked about the status of the
Great Western Building and was informed that nothing has been
received in writing from Joe Morrier at this time.
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Dorothy Brodrick, 909 Conestoga Boulevard, requested a waiver of
a fee for a SEPA appeal pertaining to a development in the
vicinity of 40 Avenue and Fechter Road. She explained that
she and her neighbors had not received any notification about
the development prior to receiving a letter saying a decision
had been made on it and the closing period for an appeal was
imminent. Because of the timing they had no opportunity to
appeal the SEPA determination; therefore she requested a waiver
of the fee. Bruce Benson, Associate Planner, explained that the
Planning Department, due to a computer updating issue, over -
notified people in the area regarding the SEPA decision.
Therefore, Mrs. Brodrick received the letter in error. He
assured the Council that the notifications did exceed SEPA
requirements and per those requirements, Mrs. Brodrick need not
have been notified. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY
BEAUCHAMP, TO WAIVE THE APPEAL FEE. The motion carried by a 5 -1
voice vote, Mattson voting nay; Sims absent.
Phil Pleasant, a local contractor, spoke regarding the Economic
Development Plan submitted by the City to the federal government
for the last three years, expressing his opinion that it was
inaccurate. He told the Council he feels black business people
are not getting enough City business.
Henry Capp, ,a resident of Renaissance Recovery Center, spoke
against the elimination of Sunday Dial -a -Ride service. He
advised it is his only method of getting to church. Mayor Place
pointed out that there is a hearing scheduled on this subject on
April 18 and that his comments would be recorded and supplied
for the hearing.
9. ACCEPTANCE OF YAKIMA CONVENTION CENTER 1999 YEAR -END REPORT
Kathy Coffey, General Manager of the Yakima Convention Center,
• gave highlights of the year 1999, pointing out there were 411
event days of which 350 have already rebooked. She recognized
the efforts of Sheldon Butler, Head of Operations, and Connie
Upton, Director of Convention Services. Richard Ostrander,
Chairman of the Center Advisory Committee, stressed the need for
expansion with the increasing demand due to their continued
success. The 2000 Yakima Valley Vistors' Guides were
distributed. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY MATTSON, TO
ACCEPT THE YEAR -END REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote; Sims absent.
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10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FEDERAL TRANSIT
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
John Haddix, representing Transit, explained the proposed
reduction of the aspirational goal from 12% to 10%. He said
they worked with the Conference of Governments and reviewed the
national goal- set by the Federal Transit Administration in
developing this revised goal. He said this recommendation is
based on what Transit believes they can realistically achieve
and the fact that the Council already adopted 10% as a
reasonable goal. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY
BUCHANAN, TO CHANGE BACK TO THE 12% GOAL, AND DIRECT STAFF TO
DEVELOP A PROCESS AND A PLAN AIMED AT IMPROVING MINIORITY
DEVELOPMENT UTILIZATION WITHIN THE CITY PROJECTS UNDER
DISCUSSION. Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works, confirmed
there was no difficulty with going back to 12% saying they had
made that goal in the past.
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Phil Pleasant, a local general contractor, distributed a letter
to the council members in which he outlined his dissatisfaction
with the City of Yakima's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Program. The letter is his form of providing input to the
things that the City is telling the federal government they are
doing for the disadvantaged businesses. He discussed this letter
in detail and requested that the minimum acceptable goal be set
at 12 %.
The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion
carried by a unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. Resolution No.
R- 2000 -33, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP,
SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -33, A RESOLUTION approving and adopting a
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and authorizing
submittal of said program with the United States Department of
,Transportation, the Federal Transit Administration, and all
other appropriate federal and state agencies for review and
approval.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM THE YOUTH VIOLENCE COMMITTEE FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR SURVEY OF YAKIMA
SCHOOL STUDENTS
The request from the Youth Violence Committee for Community
Development Block Grant funds to conduct a survey of Yakima
school students was approved.
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*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS
WITH WARD NORTH AMERICA, INC. REGARDING THE CITY'S WORKERS
COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR:
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A. THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -35, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Workers' Compensation
Third Party Administrator's Agreement with Ward North America,
Inc. for administration of the City's workers' compensation
claims.
B. ON -LINE DATA SERVICE
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -36, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an On -Line Data
Services Agreement with Ward North America, Inc. for the purpose
of obtaining on -line data services to assist with the
administration of the City's workers' compensation claims.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF TRAINING
SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH INSTRUCTORS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -37, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the Fire Chief of the City of Yakima Fire Department to execute •
training service agreements that are substantially in accord
with the terms and conditions of the attached form training
service agreement in order to obtain professional training
services during 2000.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED FIRE DEPARTMENT 2000 BUDGET POLICY
ISSUE REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF RESCUE VEHICLE
The deferred budget policy issue to use $100,000 from the Fire
Capital fund to replace the current rescue vehicle at Fire
Station One was approved.
*15. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 2000 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE (BUDGET) REPORT
The February 2000 Revenue and Expenditure (Budget) Report was
approved.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE INTEREST RATE FOR
WASTEWATER CONNECTION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN
ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -12, AN ORDINANCE relating to periodic
payments for wastewater connection charges; to provide that the
interest rate applicable to connection charges made by such
periodic payments shall be based on the Prime Rate; amending
section 7.58.085 of the Yakima Municipal Code accordingly.
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*17. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON - EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO
AVISTA COMMUNICATIONS OF WASHINGTON, INC. FOR A TELE-
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
ORDINANCE NO. 2000 -13, AN ORDINANCE granting a non - exclusive
franchise to Avista Communications of Washington, Inc.
( "Avista ") to construct, operate and maintain a
Telecommunications System, with all necessary facilities, within
the City of Yakima, Washington (the "City "); setting forth
provisions, terms and conditions accompanying the grant of this
Franchise; providing for ,City regulation of construction,
operation, maintenance and use of the Telecommunications System;
prescribing penalties for the violations of its provisions; and
setting an effective date.
18. OTHER BUSINESS
It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPOINT
BARBARA HARRER TO THE HEALTH DISTRICT BOARD AS THE CITY OF
YAKIMA'S REPRESENTATIVE. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote; Sims absent.
Information Items:
Items of information provided to Council were: Memorandum from
City Clerk regarding 1999 Election Expenses. 3/27/00; Monthly Report
of the Chief of Police for January 2000; Economic Analysis of the
State of Washington's proposed Ergonomic Rule prepared by M. Cubed.
2/2000; Planning Division Assignments Pending Report as of April 4,
2000; Article from March 26, 2000 The Seattle Times, "Making
Initiative Rules Clearer and User Friendly "; Article from March 19,
2000 The Seattle Times, "Like It or Lump It, Traffic Calming is
Spreading "; and Washington State Labor Area Summaries. January 2000.
19. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION (APPROX. 20 MINUTES)
It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO MOVED INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES TO DISCUSS
PENDING LITIGATION, TO THEN ADJOURN TO APRIL 11, 2000 AT 2:30
A.M. FOR A STUDY SESSION REGARDING CITY ANNEXATION PLANNING, AND
THEN TO APRIL 18, 2000 AT 7:30 A.M. AT THE POLICE STATION LEGAL
CENTER FOR A STUDY SESSION ON PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT. The
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motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent.
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20. ADJOURNMENT TO APRIL 11, 2000 AT 7:30 A.M. AT THE POLICE
STATION /LEGAL CENTER (2ND FLOOR TRAINING ROOM) FOR A STUDY SESSION
REGARDING CITY ANNEXATION PLANNING, THEN TO APRIL 18, 2000 AT
7:30 A.M. AT THE POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER (2ND FLOOR TRAINING
ROOM) FOR A STUDY SESSION ON FIRE DEPARTMENT ICCUEC PUBLIC FACILITIES
DISTRICT
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: /, ���
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK MA PLACE, MAYOR
Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins, Pension /Records Clerk. An audio and video tape
of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office
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