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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 5, 2000 - 2:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 129 NORTH 2 STREET
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Council: Mayor Mary Place, presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett,
Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan (present after 2:07 p.m.), Larry
Mattson, John Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims
Staff: City Manager Zais, Assistant City Attorney Peterson and City Clerk
Roberts
County: County Commissioners Jesse Palacios, Chair, and Jim Lewis
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Council Member Puccinelli, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance led by County Commissioner Jesse Palacios
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Division Manager, presented Lola Amos to
the Council to recognize Ms. Amos for her service to the community. Ms. Amos
has served on the Parks and Recreation Committee since 1986. Mayor Place
presented Ms. Amos with a Certificate of Appreciation.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Place removed Item No. 12 from the Council Agenda and then referred to
the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any
additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. There
were no other changes. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and ordinances by,title. SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS READ. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an
asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion
without further discussion.)
5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
There was no citizen participation.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. PUBLIC HEARING ON BUREAU OF JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION GRANT
APPLICATION (SEE RESOLUTION)
Police Chief Blesio reported this is a required hearing to obtain a grant from the
Department of Justice. The $122,590 grant award will be used to purchase a
Mobile Cellular Digital Package Data Radio system and Advanced Vehicle
Locator System, Mobile Data Terminals for patrol vehicles and computer
upgrades. Grant money will also be used to purchase computer software for
crime analysis, portable radios and computers to enhance criminal investigations
and faster communication of information. The Local Law Enforcement Block
Grant program contemplates an interlocal agreement with Yakima County,
whereby Yakima County has agreed to accept $18,388 (less applicable matching
funds) from the City's grant, thus retaining $104,202 for the City's use.
• Mayor opens the public hearing -
Mayor Place opened the public hearing. There being no one present to speak to
this issue, Mayor Place closed the public hearing.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title; BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R 2000 - 147, A RESOLUTION ratifying application for a grant
in the total amount of $136,211 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of
Justice Administration, for funding the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
Program, and further designating and authorizing the City Manager to act as the
official representative of the City and to take such additional steps as may be
necessary and prudent to complete transactions associated with the grant.
7. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH YAKIMA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON
THE URBAN AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND REGULATORY TEXT
AMENDMENTS
This being the time set for a joint public hearing with the Yakima County
Commissioners, Dan Valoff, Acting Planning Manager, announced the purpose of
the public hearing is to consider the Regional Planning Commission's and Joint
Board's recommendations on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and
regulatory text amendments. He reported that applications from citizens
requesting amendments were accepted last May. Requests to amend the future
land use map, the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element, the Urban Area
Zoning Ordinance, and the Union Gap urban reserve area were received. The
hearing under Item No..8 is impacted by the discussions of the Comprehensive
Plan Amendments; therefore, staff presented Council with a public hearing
sequence. Staff suggested that public testimony be heard first for the items
involving the County and Union Gap, then hear testimony on Title 12.06 after the
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County Commissioners leave. After receiving testimony on Amendment request
#2, 32 Avenue, Council could then hear all the remaining amendments.
• Mayor opens the public hearing
Mayor Place opened the public hearing to receive testimony on Exhibits Nos. 2, 4
and 6.
Exhibit 2 includes:
• Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Amendments:
• 15.03.020 YMC Establishment of Zoning Districts: Yakima Air Terminal,
Airport Overlay District
• Table 4 -1; Permitted Land Uses:
• CPA #3 -00, Dan Barton, Auto Sales
• CPA #6 -00, R.P. Lewis, CA Warehouses & cold storage
• CPA #8 -00, 40 West, LLC, Sporting goods shops in M -1
• • Manufactured home parks
• Plant nurseries
• Community Colleges
• LCC minimum lot size
• Call Centers
Bob Lewis, addressing CPA #6 -00, gave some background information dating
back to 1998 and requested that this item not be considered at this time. He
wants time to bring this issue before the Regional Planning Commission before
this decision is made. Assistant City Attorney Peterson clarified that Mr. Lewis'
request relates to property under the County's jurisdiction. He believes that
Mr. Lewis is withdrawing his application at this time and will request consideration
of the amendment in the next cycle. Mr. Lewis concurred with that interpretation.
After receiving additional information from County staff, Chairman Palacios and
Commissioner Lewis accepted the withdrawal of the application.
Bill Hordan, 410 North 2nd Street, addressing CPA #3 -00 Dan Barton, auto sales
in B -2 zone, and CPA #8 -00 40 West, LLC, sporting goods shops in the M -1 zone,
requested these amendment be accepted.
Referencing Table 4 -1; Permitted Land Uses for manufactured home parks,
Assistant City Attorney Peterson suggested including 15.04.115 in Chapter
15.10.010.
Stan Shelton, P. O. Box 73, spoke in support of approval of the'amendments to
Table 4 -1, Permitted Land Uses regarding adding call centers as a new use and
changes to the minimum lot size in the LCC zone.
Exhibit 4 includes: •
• Amendment to Urban Area Vicinity Map III -1:
• City of Union Gap requests amendment to the Urban Reserve area
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Mayor Place commented that the Joint Board and Regional Planning Commission
both approved this request from Union Gap.
Exhibit 6 includes:
• Future Land Use Map Amendment Request:
• CPA #9 -00 What the Hay, LLC, Richard Hochrein, 8603 Wide Hollow
Road
Rich Hochrein, P. 0. Box 910, concurred with the Regional Planning
Commission's recommendation. Having requested high density but receiving a
recommendation of medium density, although not exactly what he wanted, he can
accept that change, including the medium density. James Murphy, 415 North 1st
Street, identified himself as being in the real estate business and spoke in favor of
this change. Bill Hordan stated this property has a total of 135 acres and they are
looking for a rezone of.32 of those acres. This allows them to master plan for the
property and to get sewer lines to that area. Assistant City Attorney Peterson
stated that we are talking about Future Land Use and Mapping for the property
and asked Mr. Hordan if he is talking about a rezone? Mr. Hordan replied that this
property is in the urban growth area. Gary Brownell, 3512 Tieton Drive, spoke in
opposition to this amendment request, and presented his testimony through a
video presentation (Exhibit No. 1 — presented but not submitted) that was given at the
Regional Planning Commission meeting on September 26. Commissioner Lewis
stated that the County would not take any action on this request today. Steve
Erickson, County Planning Division, commented that it should be clear to this
body that the Regional Planning Commission recommendation is to change the
Plan designation to medium density. It does not include the zoning. The issue
regarding the zoning was handled differently at the staff recommendation level.
They had proposed medium density within the R -1 zoning. The Regional Planning
Commission concluded the non - project part of this and decided Mr. Brownell's
concerns could be handled under the land use issue when the master application
is submitted. Commissioner Lewis stated they would accept this and deal with the
other issue as that comes forward.
Carol Masterson, 1114 South 32 Avenue, spoke about the goals of the Growth
Management Act, emphasizing the need to preserve our natural areas. She
encouraged Council to take another look at the long -range effort beyond five to
ten years and how this will affect the city.
No other citizen stepped forward to testify before the Council and Commissioners
and Commissioners Lewis and Palacios left at 3:05 p.m.
• Staff gives overview of Title 12, Section 12.06
Kay Adams, City Engineer, reported that Titlel2, Section 12.06, deals with the
street process of our development standards. The changes made to Title 12 are
underlined or crossed out in the proposed ordinance; underlines are to add and
crossed out words will be deleted. He explained that the City has its own street
classifications, with standards established for principal, minor, collector and local
residential access. The required rights -of -way vary from 50' to 100'. He is
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proposing changes to the street development standards due to the various
developments that have occurred on 10 th, 32n and 48 Avenues. As a
compromise between the 80' right -of -way and the 50' right -of -way, he proposes
that a standard for neighborhood collector arterial with 60' right -of -way be
established. The 60' right -of -way would have 36' of pavement allowing for two 11'
driving lanes and two 7' parking strips as well as 5' sidewalks. The City has its
own street classification that he is proposing be amended. Mr. Adams responded
to Council Member Barnett's questions concerning discrepancies between the
Comprehensive Plan and the map. Mr. Adams was asked to match up Yakima
Municipal Code Section 12.06.010 with Map V -I in the Comprehensive Plan.
Discussing the Federal guidelines, Mr. Adams reported that he had tried to keep
the standards generic, to be applied towards all streets, not just 32 Avenue. If
the City wanted to remove 32 Avenue from the system, we would have to
petition the Federal Highways Commission. They would be willing to take it off the
system if we would be willing to reimburse them for any federal money spent on
that street. Council Member Puccinelli stated he would like "when feasible" added
to 12.05.010, so it would read, "Sidewalks shall also be installed across the
frontage of all newly developed or redeveloped lots, when feasible."
• CPA #2 - Bill Hambelton - Reclassify 32 Avenue from Englewood Avenue
to Mead Avenue from a Minor Arterial to a Local Access (residential) Street
Wait Ranta, 5 South 32 Avenue: (submitted Exhibit No. 7 which is an aerial
map of 32 Avenue) He requested Council follow the recommendation of the
Regional Planning Commission to keep 32 Avenue at the minimum standards
and drop any future consideration to widen that street. He disagreed with the
study that said 5,000 cars per day travel 32 Avenue. If the street were widened,
several houses would have to be removed as well as 150 trees. Widening 32
Avenue helps people outside our neighborhood community, not those who live
on 32 Avenue. Years ago Council considered a plan that had a horseshoe
shape traffic pattern to move traffic through town and that plan should be
reconsidered.
Bill Hambelton, 615 S. 32 Avenue: (submitted Exhibit No. 4 — see attachment 1) In
his written testimony he made two requests: (1) Due to the fact that Title 12 has
not had public review of the changes proposed by the City Engineer, he
requested that no approval action regarding Title 12 be taken and that the
proposal be directed to the original Task Force initiated under Glenn Valenzuela;
and (2) that his request to reclassify 32 Avenue be approved.
Derek LaFramboise, 606 S. 32 Avenue (serves on the Regional Planning
Commission): The Regional Planning Commission did not °take any action on this
because they did not feel comfortable with it. There was conflicting information
. coming from the City. The information about neighborhood collector is on the
diagram, but not in the text. He listened to 136 testimonies, not all from people
living on 32n Avenue. Where else do you have a neighborhood street with a
center lane to turn into your driveway?
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Cec Vogt, 402 S. 37th Avenue: Member of the Bicycle Pedestrian Committee,
The committee wants the curbs, gutters and sidewalks to be pedestrian -bike
friendly.
Mark Nash, 1114 S. 32 Avenue: What do we do about the increased traffic on
40 Avenue? Since the growth is to the west, you need to come up with a way to
handle that traffic, not encroach on a neighborhood street like 32 Avenue. If you
develop 32 Avenue, then other streets, like Yakima Avenue, will also need to be
developed. He recommended following the Regional Planning Commission
recommendation.
Nancy Mallahan, 3102 W. Chestnut: Agrees with what has been said about 32
Avenue being a stable, family- oriented environment. The growth seems to be to
the east and west. We would be inviting more congestion to the city.
Jerry Henderson, 309 N. 35 Avenue: They say we want to look at economic
development and neighborhoods. People who come for economic development
want stable neighborhoods to live in. They don't want businesses in their
neighborhood. It is important to maintain stable neighborhoods. Keep 32
Avenue as local access only.
Carol Masterson, 1114 S. 32 Avenue: Spoke about the recommendation to
loop traffic around the city to by -pass the downtown area. She said that the City
Traffic Division developed a transportation model and she wants to know if the
activities on 32n Avenue were ever taken into account. Larry Peterson deduced
she was speaking about the 1997 Comprehensive Plan that adopted a
transportation consultant study of the north /south arterial streets. Ms. Masterson
said that putting the traffic on 32 Avenue will not alleviate the other traffic
problems.
The Council recessed at 4:15 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 4:28 p.m.
Carol Masterson, 1114 S. 32 Avenue, continued with her testimony. She
agrees with the recommendation to take no action on 32 Avenue if it is not a
well- managed action. You need to look at not putting new businesses on 32
Avenue.
Lynne Kittelson, 305 N. 9 Street: Spoke in favor of maintaining our
neighborhoods. It is dangerous to put the sidewalk next to the curb.
Tom Pleasants, 311 N. 32 Avenue: Spoke against widening 32 Avenue. His
house is less than 18 feet in front of the easement; 80' would bring it ten steps
from his house. He would like to see some improvements; children need
sidewalks.
Evelyn Creamer, 918 S. 32 Avenue: Concurred with Bill Hambelton.
Dave Doornink, 108 N. 32 Avenue: Spoke in support of the amendment. He
suspects that the congestion on 40 Avenue is county - generated. It is unjust that
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the City has to bisect a beautiful neighborhood. He urged Council to follow the
Regional Planning Commission's recommendation.
Nabil Haasan, 1112 S. 32 Avenue: Hopes Council takes the recommendation
of the Regional Planning Commission. He has never seen 5,000 cars going
through that street on any particular day.
Bill Hambelton spoke about the petition signatures gathered in 1997. The people
don't want a freeway on 32 Avenue. He stated that the neighborhood would
likely accept a standard with 50' right -of -way.
• Council comments on testimony
Council Member Beauchamp: Stated he admires the citizens who came forward
to speak to this issue. The Council has not made a final decision on this. Council
may not make the decision the citizens are wanting, but Council does listen.
• Council Member Barnett: Thinks the people on 32 Avenue are concerned
because they keep having to come back; we heard this before.
Mayor Place stated that the Growth Management Act requires Council to review
our plans.
Council Member Buchanan: Restated that he hears the citizens asking that
nothing be done to change 32 Avenue. He commented that 32n Avenue was
removed from the Six -Year Transportation Plan.
• CPA #5 -00 — Lloyd Butler - 14.25.040, YMC Subdivision Ordinance, Request
to allow one parcel to front on a private street or be allowed to gain access by
an easement onto a public street
No one was present to address this request.
• Council Approved rezones needing Comprehensive Plan compliance:
CPA #13 -00 Sherry Jefferson
CPA #14 -00 Keller / Hochrein
CPA #15 -00 Shields Bag and Printing
CPA #16 -00 Mercy Enterprises
Assistant City Attorney Peterson stated that these requests involve rezones
approved by Council and need the map changes approved. There was no public
testimony received.
• CPA #11 -00 — Michael and Tracie Durall - Future Land Use Map
Amendment Request for property at 2907 and 3001 West Nob Hill Boulevard
Fred Witham, 3601, Richey Road, representing Mr. and Mrs. Durall, concurred
with the recommendation of the Regional Planning Commission, staff, and the
Joint Board to approve the request.
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• CPA #7 -00 — Bruce Simpson and Theresa Campbell- Simpson — Future
Land Use Map Amendment Request for property at 3111 Tieton Drive
Council Member Mattson reported that he was at a birthday party where this issue
came up, but once he explained he was on the Council the discussion ended.
Bruce Simpson, 216 South 24 Avenue, commented that his request is to
change the map from low density to high density residential for the property at
3111 Tieton Drive. The nearby hospital is classified high density residential,
which is the same as what he is requesting. The Regional Planning Commission
and staff recommend the change in the map. The house has been for sale for ten
years, but because of the busy streets, it is not really suitable for residential use.
He believes the landscaping will shield the residential neighborhood and he will
work towards maintaining the integrity of the neighborhood. Council Member
Barnett pointed out that out of the approximately 18 people who testified at the
Regional Planning Commission hearing, four or five people spoke in opposition to
this request. Mr. Simpson stated that originally they had a different plan, but they
are working with the neighborhood and are now contemplating putting in a
coffeehouse as the primary use. Assistant City Attorney Peterson sought
clarification of Mr. Simpson's request, asking if Mr. Simpson is asking for the
Future Land Use Map designation to high density residential and a zoning map
reclassification. Mr. Simpson stated the rezone request would be done in the
conventional rezone process.
Theresa Campbell- Simpson, 216 South 25` Avenue, stated she likes the idea
of this process because it gives us an opportunity to explore new ideas and that is
what we are doing. As a neighborhood, we should not be afraid of being more
than just where people live. It will not ruin the nature of the neighborhood. You
need to explore the idea of having business in a neighborhood that people can
walk to instead of driving to.
Carol Masterson, 1114 South 32n Avenue, stated her understanding of the
possible use of this property and asked if the resultant traffic would force a right -
hand turn only at Tieton Drive and 32n Avenue? Mr. Peterson stated that those
issues would not come up until a specific application is being reviewed. This
request would make the map compatible to allow the rezone.
Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9th Street, recommended that anything that would
keep these big, old homes standing, she would support.
CPA 4 -00 — Steve Emhoff, England & Associates, on behalf of
Dr. Aboulhosn — Future Land use Map Amendment Request for property in
the vicinity of North 24 and Lincoln Avenues
Mayor Place reported she spoke with a citizen concerning this issue, and advised
them about the process to get comments on the record.
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Lisa Hall, 315 North 24 Avenue, asked Council to keep the R -2 designation
rather than change it to commercial designation. She considers that the change
would be the impetus for commercial development along Powerhouse, which is ill
equipped to handle increased traffic. She pointed out that the property the
bowling alley was on has been for sale for several years and is already
designated for commercial purposes. At the hearing in August, they had over 75
signatures collected from the neighborhood in opposition of this request,
concerned about the traffic at that intersection.
• CPA #12 -00 — Gary Carnevali — Future Land Use Map Amendment Request
for property at 3706 West Nob Hill Boulevard
Gary Carnevali, 2300 River Road, stated he concurs with the Joint Board and
hopes Council will agree with the Regional Planning Commission's
recommendation to approve this amendment.
• CPA #10 -00 — Larry Brader / Del Matthews, 40 West, LLC — Future Land
Use Map Amendment Request for property at 4100 West Powerhouse Road
Bill Hordan commented that the property owner supports the recommendation.
He further commented that there is no public opposition to this.
• CPA #1 -00 — Dr. James Obert — Future Land Use Map Amendment Request
for property in the vicinity of 4202 Summitview Avenue
Dr. James Obert, 4202 Summitview, spoke in support of this request.
Mayor Place closed the public hearing.
City Manager Zais stated that Council may wish to continue the public hearing
and take more time on Title 12.
8. PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 12 IN THE YAKIMA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
• Mayor opens the public hearing
Mayor Place opened the public hearing to receive testimony on amendments to
Title 12, Development Standards. She announced that a letter from Stan Berndt,
opposing the reduction of the sidewalk width, was received and distributed prior to
the meeting, and is hereby entered into the record (Exhibit No. 6).
Cec Vogt, 402 South 37 Avenue, member of the Bicycle /Pedestrian Committee,
commented that over the last five years this Committee studied what makes a
quality of life community and determined that pedestrian /bicycle plans and nice,
wide sidewalks are a vital part. They don't want to see the change from seven to
five foot sidewalks. Five -foot sidewalks on an arterial are dangerous, unless a
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buffer is put in. Mayor Place asked Ms. Vogt her opinion about phased
improvements for development. Ms. Vogt responded that is not a problem as
long as it happens.
Council Member Puccinelli stated he would like to see the words "when feasible"
added to YMC 12.05.010 because there are places in the city that it is not feasible
to require a sidewalk. Discussion followed that a definition would be needed to
define "feasible."
Bob Young, Central Washington Home Builders Association, distributed copies
of his presentation (submitted Exhibit No. 5 — see attachment 2). He reviewed his
written testimony and further commented that sidewalk regulations should be in
only one chapter in the Municipal Code, or at least be consistent.
Council Member Buchanan was absent after 5 :30 p.m.
Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9 th Street, opined that Council is treating sidewalks
too frivolously. She recommended that Council not put sidewalks next to arterial
streets, especially if they are only five feet wide; seven -foot sidewalks against the
curb are not even pedestrian friendly.
Bill Hambelton, 615 South 32 Avenue, reaffirmed his previous presentation. He
questioned if the action of the City Engineer before the Regional Planning
Commission was done in a legal manner.
Mayor Place commented that we have some changes to make and need to
continue this hearing to another date. Bill Cook, Director of Community and
Economic Development, commented that Council has closed the public hearing
on the Comprehensive Plan and suggested it be brought back to Council on the
19 Council considered this suggestion as well as the suggestion made by
Mr. Peterson on how to accomplish this, considering the 32 Avenue issue.
BEAUCHAMP MOVED AND MATTSON SECONDED TO CONTINUE THE
PUBLIC HEARING ON TITLE 12 AND WAIT FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENTS AND DEAL WITH THAT. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote; Buchanan absent.
City Manager Zais stated he will look at Council's schedule for a date to bring this
information back, but the legislation won't be brought back until Council gives
direction to do that.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
*9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING WRITE -OFFS FOR:
A. UNCOLLECTABLE UTILITY ACCOUNTS
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -148, A RESOLUTION authorizing the write -off of
certain uncollectable accounts receivable by the utility funds of the City of
Yakima.
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B. UNCOLLECTABLE PARKING CITATIONS
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -149, A RESOLUTION authorizing the write -off of
certain uncollectable parking citations and penalties of the City of Yakima.
C. UNCOLLECTABLE CENTRAL RECEIVABLES
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -150, A RESOLUTION authorizing the write -off of
certain uncollectable accounts due to various funds of the City.
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*10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT OF
CLEARVIEW VIOLATION AT 401 SOUTH 37 AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -151, A RESOLUTION authorizing enforcement of
intersection clear view violation at 401 South 37 Avenue, as described in
Yakima Municipal Code 8.80.040.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH BERTHA ORTEGA
AND LARRY SANCHEZ
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -152, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
of the City of Yakima to execute Professional Services Agreements with Bertha
Ortega and Larry Sanchez.
12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
TEMPORARY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TOUCH AMERICA TO OCCUPY
CITY RIGHTS -OF -WAY
Randy Beehler, Cable TV Manager, stated that Touch America provides services
to the carriers, such as AT &T and Qwest; and the public would not call them for
local service. He distributed a revised version of the agreement, stating the
revisions are housekeeping in nature relating to insurance requirements. The
City Clerk read the resolution by title; MATTSON MOVED AND BEAUCHAMP
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote; Buchanan absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -153, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to
execute a Temporary License Agreement with Touch America, Inc., a Montana
corporation, which authorizes Touch America, Inc. to occupy City of Yakima
rights -of -way in order to construct and maintain a telecommunications system in
the City of Yakima, Washington.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY FOR 911 SUPPORT SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -154, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a 911 Support Services
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Agreement with Yakima County for the purposes of providing 911 emergency
communication support services.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
CONTRACT WITH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -155, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and the Mayor of the City of Yakima to execute the attached
"Agreement for Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management" with Yakima
County.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DENYING DAN AND CATHY FLOYD'S
APPEAL OF THE HEARING EXAMINER'S INTERPRETATION OF MUNICIPAL
CODES RELATING TO FENCE AT 2801 W. CHESTNUT
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2000 -156, A RESOLUTION denying Dan and Cathy
Floyd's appeal of the Hearing Examiner's August 17, 2000, Interpretation of
certain provisions of the Yakima Municipal Code pertaining to designation of
front, rear, and side lot lines, and of certain provisions of the Yakima Municipal
Code pertaining to fence heights and setback requirements.
*16. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE DOWNTOWN
YAKIMA WATER SERVICES PROJECT NO.1762 DOWNTOWN WATER
SERVICE UPGRADES PERFORMED BY KEN'S CONSTRUCTION (STANDARD
MOTION V -B - ACCEPT CONTRACT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT)
The report from the City Engineer, dated November 14, 2000, with respect to the
completion of the work on the Downtown Water Service Upgrades Improvement
Project, performed by Ken's Construction, was approved, the work accepted and
payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
ORDINANCES
*17. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2000 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE AUTOMATED REFUSE PILOT
PROGRAM
An Ordinance amending the 2000 budget and appropriating funds for the
automated refuse pilot program, previously having been read by title only, was
brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2000-58, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2000 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $44,000 in the 471 - Refuse Fund
during 2000 to provide for the purchase of containers and other costs relating to
the Automated /Semi- Automated Refuse Collection Pilot Program.
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*18. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 2324 SOUTH
1 sT STREET REQUESTED BY THOMAS PENCE .
ORDINANCE NO. 2000-59, AN ORDINANCE concerning land use and zoning,
rezoning one parcel (approximately 1.33 acres) in the vicinity of 2324 and 2326
South First Street from Light Industrial (M -1) to Central Business District Support
(CBDS), and amending the Official Yakima Urban Area Zoning Map accordingly.
19. OTHER BUSINESS
• Information Items
Items of information provided to Council were: Invitation to attend meeting regarding
feasibility of passenger train service between Yakima, Cle Elum, Ellensburg, the Tri-
Cities, Spokane, and Seattle; Agenda for the December 6, 2000 Community Review
Board Meeting; Agenda for the December 4, 2000 Yakima Housing Authority Board
meeting; Monthly Report of the Chief of Police for September 2000; Agenda for the
December 4, 2000 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and minutes of its
October 9, 2000 meeting; Agenda for the December 4, 2000 Charter and Police & Fire
Civil Service Commissions meeting and minutes of its September 29, and November 6,
2000 meetings; Planning Division Assignments Pending Report as of December 5, 2000;
and Economic Development Digest; November 2000.
20. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION (allow approximately
30 minutes)
BEAUCHAMP MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PENDING
LITIGATION, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote; Buchanan absent.
21. ADJOURNMENT
Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
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CITY CLERK "MARY PLACE, MAYOR
An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office
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