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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 19, 2001 - 2:00 P.M.
129 NORTH 2 STREET - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Council: Mayor Mary Place, presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett,
Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, John Puccinelli, and Bernard
Sims
Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Roberts
Absent: Larry Mattson (excused)
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Puccinelli gave an Invocation; followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance led by Council Member Barnett.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER/SPECIAL
PRESENTATION
Mayor Place welcomed two local teachers, Richard Duarte from Selah High
School, and Bruce Elvington from Stanton Alternative School, who are spending
time with the City through the Chamber of Commerce Teacher Exchange
program.
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
B. SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO INTRODUCE HISTORIC DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION DELEGATES FROM ATLANTA, GA
Mtamanica Youngblood, President of the Historic District Development Corporation
in Atlanta, Georgia, and Richard Laub of the Georgia State Historic Preservation
Division, were introduced to the Council. They were visiting Yakima and had been
given a walking tour by Maude Scott. They were also giving public presentations
at Davis High School and the Women's Century Club. Ms. Scott said that a part of
their visit was to assist in the continuation of the plan to relocate the Richey House.
She advised that Yakima Neighborhood Health will be relocating the Richey
House. She extended thanks to Council Members Beauchamp and Sims for their
assistance in this project. Ms. Scott also introduced Michael Hauser, a
Washington State Preservation Officer.
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C. PRESENTATION OF HEROISM AWARD TO JENNIFER NORTON, FIRE
LIEUTENANT
Fire Chief Gillespie presentated a plaque to Lt. Jennifer Norton and her crew, Mark
Ancira and Lanny Bonsen, for their heroic efforts in rescuing two -year old Deltay
Ridick from inside his burning home. Deltay's family also presented Lt. Norton with
a Certificate of Appreciation.
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. By general consensus, changes made were: Item No. 11 was
removed from the agenda; Item No. 10 was modified to remove the chemical feed
pump from the surplus list; an interlocal agreement approved by Selah and Union
Gap was provided for Item No. 18; and the ordinance in Item No. 20 was amended
in Section 1.18.081 to change customer services manager to code administration
and planning manager. Item No. 24A., Community Service Projects, was added to
the agenda. 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; Mattson absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by
an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion
without further discussion.)
*A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 5, 2001 BUSINESS
MEETING
The minutes of the June 5, 2001 Business meeting was approved, having been
duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to
have said minutes read publicly.
5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9 Street, announced that a facilitated workshop on
long range planning for graffiti elimination will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Senior
Center.
Lou Hudec, 2909 Powerhouse Road, asked Council if an exception could be
made to the ordinance requiring him to pay for refuse service even though he
does his own private hauling. He requested the exception for one year to give
him time to amend his rental agreement with his tenants. Staff was directed to
bring back legislation to amend the ordinance and allow Mr. Hudec one year to
change his tenant's agreement and privately haul refuse and not be charged for
city service.
Phil Pleasant, 1202 Fair Avenue, asked why he was left out of the discussion on
the sports complex since he lives in that area. He wanted to know how his
community will benefit and how the neighborhood will be impacted by traffic. He
also asked for the opportunity for black people to get involved in this project.
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PUBLIC HEARING
6. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2002 - 2007 SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (SEE RESOLUTION ADOPTING 6 -YEAR TIP)
• Staff explains the TIP
Kay Wendell Adams, City Engineer, stated the program contains projects over a
six year period with specifics for the next three years. He said they have been
able to secure several grants and other funding for a number of these projects.
He noted that all projects funded by federal dollars are required to be listed in this
plan. He said there are two additional projects, not on the list, that the Council
may wish to add; traffic control improvements for 6 Street, Lincoln and B
intersections, and 8 Street, Lincoln and B intersections. SIMS MOVED AND
PUCCINELLI SECONDED TO ADD THE INTERSECTIONS AT 6 STREET,
LINCOLN AND B AND 8 STREET, LINCOLN AND B, TO THE SIX YEAR TIP.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote, Mattson absent.
• Mayor Place opened the public hearing
Charles Esparza, 1806 South 11 Avenue, asked why 11 Avenue wasn't paved
in the 1800 block. He was advised about limited street funds and priorities and it
was suggested he look into a Local Improvement District. He was referred to Bill
Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, for further
information.
Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9 Street, expressed her hope that the bus stop
across from the Gateway Plaza in the Lincoln Avenue area be included under
priority #16.
• Mayor Place closed the public hearing
The City Clerk read the resolution by title; BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote; Mattson absent.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
7. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING IN
RESPONSE TO PETITION FROM EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT 40 AND ARLINGTON AVENUES
• Staff presents recommendation
Shelley Wilson, Streets & Traffic Operations Manager, recommended to
temporarily place traffic control measures on Arlington Avenue to narrow it down to
two lanes from three. She recommended putting barrels out on the street first and
signs requiring traffic coming out to turn right only onto 40 Avenue. This would
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take one of the conflicting movements out of the intersection. This was
recommended for a year and if it works, to then install permanent control devices.
The intersection does not meet warrants for a traffic signal.
• Citizens plead their case
Chuck Bodeen, 702 South 40 Avenue, Vice Principal and Athletic Director for
Eisenhower High School, said he was the Committee Chairman of the Safety
Committee and they were concerned about safety when exiting from Arlington
Avenue onto 40 Avenue.
Diane Murphy, 6008 Scenic Drive, Tyler Kinder, Eisenhower student body officer,
and Karla Dickson, PTA president, all spoke to the safety issue. They said the
school district does not have the funds to pay for a signal light. They expressed
concern about the proposed solution causing more congestion on Arlington
Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard. Ken Bischoff, a teacher at Eisenhower High
School, expressed his concern that this intersection is a "fatality waiting to
happen ". There was discussion about the safety of children versus the lack of
funding.
It was suggested by Council that the idea of staggered schedules be looked into.
It was also suggested that these individuals get together with the school board to
try to develop an alternate resolution. BUCHANAN MOVED AND PUCCINELLI
SECONDED TO IMPLEMENT STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote; Mattson absent.
8. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING RE TRAFFIC
CONTROL OPTIONS AND SAFETY ISSUES ON SOUTH 14 STREET
• Staff reports on options
Shelley Willson, Traffic and Operations Manager, explained they looked at
several areas of unpaved streets. In direct response to the request they are
adding another speed limit sign on the street. She advised the City is spending
approximately $12,000 a year for dust abatement and the cost to pave a street
such as this is about $105 a running foot. That cost only includes asphalt and
doesn't consider any other items that may need to be installed. She said speed
bumps are impractical on an unpaved road. In response to the request for a
speed reduction, she recommended an analysis be done for all the unpaved
roads, of which there are 22 miles.
• Mr. Parker and Mr. McKinley reiterate their request
Bobby Parker, 1410 S. 14 Street, asked why their street couldn't be paved,
without worrying about putting in curbs or proper drainage, like was done on 15
16 and 17 Streets. They were done as a result of putting sewers in. He
complained, again, about the lack of police patrols in the area.
City Manager Zais explained about the limited manpower of the police department
that doesn't allow for patrolling. He suggested Mr. Parker do a "ride -a -long" with the
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police to get a better understanding of the demands on them. He also explained
that the funding is just not available to invest in these streets and the streets he
mentioned were part of a sewer installation project Staff was directed to do
research on lowering the speed limit in the area.
9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH A & A MOTOR COACH TO CONTINUE OPERATION OF
FIXED ROUTE #3 SERVICE TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2001
Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works, explained this resolution covers an
extension of the existing agreement to allow staff the time to put a bid package
together for the three -year contract. The City Clerk read the resolution by title;
BARNETT MOVED AND BEAUCHAMP SECONDED TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. The motion carried by a 4 -2 roll call vote; Sims and Buchanan
voting nay; Mattson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -98, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to extend an agreement with A & A
Motorcoach, Inc. whereby said entity shall operate City of Yakima Transit Division
Fixed -Route #3 for a period of three additional months ending midnight
September 30, 2001.
*10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF SURPLUS AIR
CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT TO YAKIMA COUNTY
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The chemical feed pump was removed from the surplus list.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -99, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of a
Conductivity Meter to Yakima County.
11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF SURPLUS
EXTRACTOR TO THE NILE - CLIFFDELL FIRE DEPARTMENT
This item was removed from the agenda.
*12 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MARSH ADVANTAGE
AMERICA ON A TEMPORARY BASIS FOR INSURANCE BROKER SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -100, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an extension of the Broker /Risk
Management Services Agreement with Marsh Advantage America, Incorporated.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION
TO THE IAC FOR KIWANIS PARK EXPANSION
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -101, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
to execute and file a funding assistance application for a Washington Wildlife and
Recreation Program ( "WWRP" project to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor
Recreation ("IAC") as provided in Chapter 79A.15 RCW, Acquisition of Habitat
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Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands and all other applications,
agreements, amendments and documents for the purpose of acquiring land to
expand Kiwanis Park.
*14. APPROVAL OF FIRST QUARTER 2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
STATUS REPORT
The First Quarter 2001 Capital Improvement Projects Status Report was
approved and accepted.
*15. APPROVAL OF FIRST QUARTER 2001 TREASURY REPORT
The First Quarter 2001 Treasury Report was approved and accepted.
*16. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENTS FOR (ADOPT STANDARD MOTION V -B):
A. PROJECT NO. 1920, AIRPORT DEMOLITION PROJECT, PERFORMED BY
DURAND'S INC.
The report from the City Engineer, dated June 12, 2001, with respect to the
completion of the work on the Runway 27 Safety Area Improvement, Phase I,
Project No. 1920, performed by Durand's, Inc., was approved, the work
accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
B. PROJECT NO. 1813, WHISTLE BAN PILOT SAFETY PROJECT,
PERFORMED BY SUPERIOR PAVING COMPANY (AMENDED FINAL CONTRACT
PAYMENT)
The report from the City Engineer, dated June 12, 2001, with respect to the
completion of the work on the Whistle Ban Pilot Safety Project No. 1813,
performed by Superior Paving Company, was approved, the work accepted and
payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
C. PROJECT NO. 1886, 2000 STREET OVERLAY PROJECT, PERFORMED
BY SUPERIOR PAVING COMPANY
The report from the City Engineer, dated May 15, 2001, with respect to the
completion of the work on the 2000 Street Overlay — Yakima Avenue — 1 Street
— 3 Street, Project No. 1886, performed by Superior Paving Company, was
approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set
forth was authorized.
*17. SET DATE OF CLOSED RECORD HEARING FOR JULY 17, 2001 TO
CONSIDER APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER DECISION DENYING APPEAL
OF NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE FOR ILLEGAL DWELLING AT 1103
SOUTH 32 AVENUE, FILED BY CHRISTOPHER LANDREAU
July 17, 2001 was set as the date for a closed record hearing to consider an
appeal filed by Christopher Landreau of the Hearing Examiner's decision denying
the appeal of a Notice of Noncompliance for an illegal dwelling at 1103 South 32
Avenue.
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ORDINANCES
18. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO PUBLIC FACILITIES •
DISTRICT:
A. ORDINANCE APPROVING FORMATION OF REGIONAL PUBLIC
FACILITIES DISTRICT
City Manager Zais commended the City Council, and the Finance and Legal
Divisions for their efforts in bringing this about. Rita Anson, Director of Finance
and Budget, explained the Public Facilities District Board noting there is one
member appointed by Selah, one by Union Gap, one by the City of Yakima, and
four at -large positions appointed by the City Council for a total of seven members.
There is an urgency at appointing this board in order to meet the July 31s
deadline to submit the request to transfer sales tax credit to the PFD effective
September 1, 2001. It was the consensus of Council that the normal Boards and
Commissions procedure be followed having citizens submit their applications to
the City Clerk to be reviewed by a Council subcommittee with recommendations
to Council. Connie Upton, on behalf of Kathy Coffey of the Yakima Convention
Center, requested a representative from the Convention Center Advisory Board
sit on the selection committee. She advised that Mr. Mel Lewis has volunteered
for that position. The Council subcommittee will consist of Larry Mattson, Mary
Place, and Bernie Sims. Council Member Beauchamp emphasized the
• importance of having an ethnically diverse board. The City Clerk read the
ordinance by title; SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO PASS THE
ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Mattson absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -28, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington,
approving an interlocal agreement with the Cities of Selah and Union Gap to form
the Yakima Public Facilities District pursuant to RCW 35.57.020.
B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, FINANCING, AND OPERATIONS
AGREEMENT
C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE OF CONVENTION
CENTER TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
The City Clerk read the resolution, which consolidated Items B. and C., by title
only; SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Mattson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -102, A RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima,
Washington, approving the lease of the Yakima Convention Center to the Yakima
Regional Public Facilities District; and approving an agreement between the City
and the Yakima Regional Public Facilities District for the purpose of financing,
expanding, operating and maintaining the Yakima Convention Center.
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Staff was directed to run ads in the local newspaper advising of the formation of
this board and soliciting applicants.
19. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING THE PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL OF TREES
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only, PUCCINELLI MOVED AND SIMS
SECONDED TO TABLE THE ORDINANCE INDEFINITELY. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote; Mattson absent.
*20. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
TRANSFER ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION TO CODE ENFORCEMENT AND
PARKING ENFORCEMENT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -29, AN ORDINANCE relating to administrative
departments of the City; amending Sections 1.18.030, 1.18.060 1.18.080,
1.18.081 and 1.18.017 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*21. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
MAKE MALICIOUS MISCHIEF BY GRAFFITI, SHOPLIFTING, PETTY
LARCENY AND STEALING PETS A GROSS MISDEMEANOR
ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -30, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and
morals; making malicious mischief by graffiti, shoplifting, petit larceny and stealing
pets gross misdemeanors, and amending the City's animal cruelty ordinance to
conform to state law, and clarifying the place of occurrence for violations of
protective orders; and Enacting as new sections, sections 6.05.075 and 6.20.175
and amending sections 6.04.235, 6.68.010, 6.68.050, 6.20.180 and 6.20.120; all
of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*22. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING REVISED CITY COUNCIL
DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -31, AN ORDINANCE relating to election of City Council
Members; designating and describing City Council Election Districts by the
adoption of an election district map; assigning City Council "district position
numbers "; and amending Chapter 1.04, "City Council Election Districts, " and
Sections 1.04.020, and 1.04.030 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING
23. CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE HEARING
EXAMINER'S DECISION ON REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2907
AND 3001 W. NOB HILL BOULEVARD REQUESTED BY MICHAEL DURALL
• Staff explains the issue
Bruce Benson, Associate Planner, explained this was a closed record public
hearing on two parcels of land for a non - project specific rezone from R -2, two -
family residential, to B -2, local business district. The Hearing Examiner held a
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public hearing on May 10, 2001 and subsequently recommended approval. Staff
supports that recommendation and also recommends Council direct the Legal
Division to prepare the appropriate legislation.
Council members had no disclosures to make with regard to this property.
• Mayor Place opened the Public Hearing
Fred Witham, 3601 Richey Road, concurred with the Hearing Examiner's ruling.
Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9 Street, spoke in opposition to this rezone,
complaining that putting businesses in residential areas contaminate the
traditional neighborhoods. She urged that before any more businesses are
allowed in residential areas, planning be done to come up with a mixed -use
ordinance that would allow business, residential, and multi - family dwellings in the
same area in an aesthetically pleasing way.
• Mayor Place closed the Public Hearing
PUCCINELLI MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO ACCEPT THE
HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION AND DIRECT LEGAL TO PREPARE THE
PROPER LEGISLATION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote;
Mattson absent.
24. OTHER BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
Bill Cobabe, Neighborhood Development Services Manager, explained that there
had been $100,000 approved in this year's CBDG budget for community service
projects but they had received requests totaling $185,759. The Council
Committee had reviewed the requests and submitted a proposal dividing the
available funds. There was detailed discussion about the requests versus the
recommended distribution. Luz Gutierrez and two students who have
participated in the program spoke in favor of the request from RCDA. City
Manager Zais recommended staff go back to the block grant budget overall to try
and reapportion additional funds to support some of the requests. SIMS MOVED
AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO FUND BEST SELF AT $35,000 AND THE
CHAMBER AT $5,000 AND THE REMAINDER BE REVIEWED AND
RESUBMITTED. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Mattson absent.
• Housing Authority Board vacancy
Council Member Sims explained the Housing Authority Council Committee had
reviewed applicants and were recommending a candidate from U.S. Bank,
Filiberto Valero. COUNCIL MEMBER SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN
SECONDED TO APPOINT FILIBERTO VALERO TO FILL THE VACANCY. ON
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote; Mattson absent.
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25. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION (ALLOW
APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES)
SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote; Mattson absent.
26. ADJOURNMENT
Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 5:55
p.m.
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Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. An audio and video to e of this meeting are available in the City
Clerk's Office
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