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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 6, 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, Larry Mattson, John Puccinelli,
and Bernard Sims
Staff: City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Roberts
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Puccinelli gave an invocation, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance led by Council Member Mattson.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER/SPECIAL
PRESENTATION
A. PROCLAMATIONS
• BETTER BUSINESS MONTH
Mayor Place proclaimed the month of November as Better Business month in the
City of Yakima.
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. Items Nos. 12 and 15A were removed from the Consent 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. (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 OCTOBER 2, 2001 BUSINESS
MEETING, OCTOBER 16, 2001 ADJOURNED, SPECIAL AND BUSINESS
MEETINGS AND OCTOBER 30, 2001 SPECIAL MEETING
The minutes of the October 2, 2001 Business meeting, October 16, 2001
Adjourned, Special, and Business meetings, and October 30, 2001 Special
meeting were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council
members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
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5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Maud Scott, a resident of Southeast Yakima, spoke about her concerns about
the lack of support for historic preservation in Yakima over the years. She
discussed the demolition of the Schlotfeldt Mansion at 111 North Naches Avenue
and the original plans to replace it with the Heritage House condominiums. She
also spoke about the many times she has brought this subject up at various
meetings, as well as the down zoning of her neighborhood, saying she will keep
coming back until someone listens:
PUBLIC HEARING '
6. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2002 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Bill Cobabe, Manager of the Office of Neighborhood Development Services,
presented the proposed Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block
Grant and Home funds. He detailed what the funds can and cannot be used for
noting that the primary goal of the block grant program is to help provide 1)
decent housing, 2) a suitable living environment, and 3) an expanded economic
opportunity primarily for persons of low and moderate income. We decide locally
how and where the funds are spent. The system gives the public opportunity for
input to the City Council. There has been input solicited and gathered in several
public meetings. The City Council subcommittee made a recommendation to the
full City Council and this is the final hearing on that plan. Mr. Cobabe asked
Council to consider how 1) because of the Washington State constitutional
restrictions of the lending of public credit, Community Development Block Grant
funds are the primary source of dollars to assist economic development, 2) there
are already numerous claims against next year's block grant dollars, 3) past
commitments, e.g. Nueva primavera,and 4) there will always be more need than
there is money.
• Mayor Place opened the public hearing
Phillip Small, 1006 South 25 Avenue, representing the Irrigation Committee,
spoke in support of using CDBG funds to rebuild the old 308 irrigation system.
He noted that using the CDBG funds would limit the increase per ratepayer to
approximately $5.40 rather than $13. They are suggesting $500,000 of CDBG
funds be put toward this purpose. Their request is for $500,000 each year for
twenty years. If the remaining required increase for the rebuild is spread across
the entire community rather than just the 308 users, it reduces the per ratepayer
increase by half each year it is received.
Paul McMurray, Assistant City Attorney, said one question that comes up is do
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) charges under the City of Yakima Municipal
Code 7.24.100 constitute a special assessment, and if they do, what happens if
CDBG dollars are used to fund improvements or repair to 308. He said we do
not know for sure whether or not those CIP charges qualify as a special
assessment; that is still being researched. John DeVaney of Doc Hastings' office
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will contact HUD and ask for their interpretation and application of the regulation
to this situation and will be getting back to us. He advised that, if they do qualify
as a special assessment and if we elect to use CDBG dollars to fund repairs and
improvements to 308, under the regulation we cannot require low income people
in the subject area to pay the CIP charge. We would have to use some of the
other CDBG dollars to pay for the special assessments for both low and
moderate income people in that area. Therefore, CDBG dollars would be used in
two ways, one to fund possible improvements and repairs to 308 and, secondly,
to pay the CIP charges of low and moderate income people. He also advised that
CDBG dollars cannot be used for debt service on the rebuild of an irrigation
system. Discussion continued on interpretations of the regulations.
Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6 Street, referred to the Annual Action Plan
document saying she didn't see numbers of how many people from the target
area would benefit from the programs. She spoke in favor of using block grant
funds to rebuild the 308 irrigation system. She would like to see the process of
choosing how this money is spent be done by the people affected not by people
who do not live in the area, such as non - profit agencies.
Rosemary Small, 1006 South 25 Avenue, said she asked at the public input
meetings how much of the CDBG money was paid in city salaries. She claimed
that currently two- thirds of the funds go to city salaries. She would prefer to see
the CDBG money used for a project like the irrigation project that would benefit
25,000 out of 30,000 people living in the CDBG area. •
Bill Cobabe commented that their annual budget approaches $2 million a year
and that the salary and overhead cost is, in fact, less than a third. Discussion
ensued about what effect there would be on staffing if $500,000 of the CDBG
• funding was directed to the irrigation project. There was discussion about
continuing to obtain public input on this issue but the problem of needing to
submit the plan to HUD 45 days prior to year -end doesn't allow for that
continuation at this time. It was clarified that the budget can be amended at a
later time although that will require going through a public hearing process. By
that time an answer should be received from HUD clarifying what can and cannot
be done. ,
Joy Kelleigh, 1206 Browne Avenue, asked how many people are benefiting •
from the Fruitvale project. She also claimed that the city has been receiving
extra money for many years from the ratepayers and she understood half of it is
left. Therefore, how come the city hasn't been using it to fix the system. It was
her understanding that was the intent of the extra money they were paying.
Dueane Calvin, Manager of the Water and Irrigation Division, said a report
was submitted to Council on June 22, 2001 that delineated where the monies
have been spent since the inception of the irrigation utility and the capital
program. They have spent approximately $1,080,000 on actual capital projects,
which includes developing the plans. As of June 22 there was $958,000 left in
the capital reserve fund.
Phil Pleasant, 1202 Fair Avenue, expressed his opinion of where he feels the
CDBG money should be spent. He would like to see it go towards bringing in
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new businesses and jobs for black men. He asked Council to help bring some
of the federal money to his pocket.
Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9 th Street, said she supports having CDBG funds
go toward irrigation. She commented that what gets said at the Community
Block Grant Hearings doesn't appear in the documents that come out from them.
She said if the funds do not go toward irrigation she will put in an alternate
request, for the fourth time, to have $50,000 allocated for graffiti clean -up. She
said the graffiti ordinance is not being enforced, that they have alternate
programs but they need funding to help recruit volunteers to do them. She is
also requesting $50,000 in the North East and $50,000 in the South East to
further neighborhood revitalization. She also would like to see a design ordinance
developed. She said a few years ago $50,000 of CDBG money was spent on
two plans, neither of which has been adopted. She submitted a letter requesting
these funds.
Maud Scott, South East Yakima, was quite outspoken in her opinion about the
current management of the Office of Neighborhood Development. She
requested that the Council members watch the -video of the September 5, 2001
citizen input meetings that took place at the Senior Center suggesting that the
final decision on this subject be postponed until that can happen. She asked the
Council for information on total dollars spent on projects for Habitat for Humanity,
including the amount of funding that those land values would hold, as well as for
the Housing Foundation, and the Coalition for the Homeless. Mrs. Scott also
complained about not being able to get minutes from non - public meetings.
• Mayor Place closed the public hearing
PUCCINELLI MOVED AND MATTSON SECONDED TO APPROVE THE PLAN
FOR SUBMISSION. Council Member Buchanan stated it wasn't clear in the
report what the money is to be spent on. BEAUCHAMP MOVED AND SIMS
SECONDED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO SUBMIT THE PLAN ON TIME
WITH THE PROVISO THAT IT BECOME A BUDGET POLICY ISSUE TO
LOOK AT THE POSSIBILITY OF AMENDING THE BUDGET. Council
Members Buchanan and Barnett suggested it was inappropriate to vote at this
time because the testimony had not been considered. The question was called
for a vote on the amendment to the motion. The amendment carried by a 5 -2
voice vote; Barnett and Buchanan voting nay. The City Clerk read the resolution
by title only; PUCCINELLI MOVED AND MATTSON SECONDED, TO ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION WITH THE AMENDED MOTION. The motion carried by a
5 -2 roll call vote; Barnett and Buchanan voting nay.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -146, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to submit an Annual Action Plan to the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development in compliance with the
Five -Year Strategy of the Consolidated Plan developed in 1999.
Following this hearing, Council suspended the sequence of the agenda and
considered Item No. 18.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
7. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT FROM THE COUNCIL TRANSIT COMMITTEE
REGARDING RECOMMENDATION FOR VEHICLE PURCHASE
Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works, was available for questions. Council
Member Puccinelli commented that he thought the Council should have cost
information on the small buses before deciding to purchasing any more buses.
He also suggested that if the need for larger buses is because of the school
children then maybe the school district should help with the bus system.
Mr. Waarvick requested Council support the recommendation for replacement of
four of the bigger buses with four mid -size buses. Mr. Waarvick said he would
get the small bus information to Council but he added that he didn't think that
was the issue being addressed today. Today's issue was whether or not to
replace four of the oldest large buses with the mid -sized ones to handle the
current passenger load.
BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE
OF FOUR MEDIUM -SIZE HEAVY -DUTY REPLACEMENT BUSES. The motion
carried by 6 -1 voice vote; Puccinelli voting nay.
*8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RHW CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR RECRUITMENT ASSISTANCE
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -147, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager to execute an agreement for professional services between the
City of Yakima and RHW Consulting Services for transit manager recruitment
services.
*9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
CONTRACT WITH AJ CONSULTANTS FOR THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -148, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Consultant Services
Agreement between the City of Yakima and AJ Consultants for the purpose of
obtaining employee support services.
*10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING SALE AND PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH DARYL THOMPSON IN LIEU OF PROPERTY
CONDEMNATION
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -149, A RESOLUTION approving and ratifying the
purchase of property from Daryl K. Thompson as a part of Kiwanis Park
development.
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*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING OUTDATED METAL
BASKETBALL HOOPS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THEIR DISPOSAL TO
THE U.S. MARINE CORP AND CITY OF PROSSER
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -150, A RESOLUTION declaring 12 used metal
basketball hoops surplus and authorizing the donation thereof to the United
States Marine Corps Reserve Training Center and to the City of Prosser Parks
and Recreation Department.
12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENTS FOR POOL RENTAL DURING 2001 -2002 SEASON WITH:
Council Member Beauchamp expressed concern about the times the pools would
be used by the swim teams. Debbie Wadleigh, Aquatic Supervisor, explained
that the tournaments are weekend meets approximately four times a year and all
other usage is at times when there are no City programs scheduled.
Mayor Place commented that because of the annexations, West Valley should be
able to take precedence over Selah teams when scheduling times to use our
facilities.
A. YAKIMA ATHLETIC CLUB SWIM TEAM
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -151, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the Yakima
Athletic Club Swim Team for pool rental.
B. YMCA SWIM TEAM
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -152, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the YMCA
Swim Team for pool rental.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT WITH ACCESS PARATRANSIT FOR DIAL -A-
RIDE SERVICE
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -153, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to extend an Agreement with Access
Paratransit, Inc., whereby said entity shall operate City of Yakima Transit
Division's Dial -A -Ride service for a period beginning November 14, 2001 and
ending midnight December 31, 2001.
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*14. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT
OF MELANIE GILMORE TO THE POLICE AND FIRE CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION
The appointment of Melanie Gilmore to fill a vacancy on the Police and Fire Civil
Service Commission created by the resignation of Jesse Cox, and as
recommended by the City Manager, was confirmed by the City Council.
15. APPROVAL OF REPORTS FROM THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
A. 2000 AUDIT REPORT
Council Member Buchanan suggested this report needed to be looked at closely.
Rita Anson, Finance Director, clarified the state auditor's finding. The auditor
could not take the information that came off of the computer system used for
reporting to the Federal Housing Authority and match them to the reports that
come off of the City's expenditure general ledger system. She does not believe
there is any problem with identifying the individual expenditures and the
supporting documentation; the auditors did not have an issue with that. The
additional accounting assistance needed in this department is to help identify
what the problems are in the computer system. Ms. Anson noted there is a
policy issue under the Housing Department to reorganize the department. In
addition to adding this accountant position they are looking at eliminating and
changing a couple of the other positions within the department in order to offset
the cost.
BUCHANAN MOVED AND MATTSON SECONDED TO ACCEPT THE 2000
AUDIT REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
*B. 2000 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL (CAFR) REPORT
The 2000 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was accepted.
ORDINANCES
*16. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE
AND REVISING SPEED LIMITS FOR:
A. NEWLY ANNEXED STREETS (AHTANUM ROAD AND SOUTH 64 AVENUE)
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-57, AN ORDINANCE relating to speed limits for streets
within the city limits of Yakima; changing the speed limits for (1) Ahtanum Road
from its intersection with South 16 Avenue to west city limit line and (2) South
64 Avenue from its intersection of Midvale Road to south city limit line; and
amending Section 9.50.370 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
B. UNPAVED STREETS
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ORDINANCE NO. 2001-58, AN ORDINANCE relating to speed limits for unpaved
streets within the city limits of Yakima; and amending Section 9.50.370 of the City
of Yakima Municipal Code.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
REPEAL THE EXISTING CHAPTER 11.16 AND TO ESTABLISH LOCAL
AMENDMENTS TO THE ELECTRICAL CODE AND APPROVE REPORT
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-59, AN ORDINANCE relating to regulation of electrical
construction and installation, and repealing all existing sections of Chapter 11.16
of the Yakima Municipal Code and enacting new sections, to comprise Chapter
11.16 of the Yakima Municipal Code.
QUASI- JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING
18. CONTINUATION OF CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONE OF
PROPERTY AT 3111 TIETON DRIVE REQUESTED BY BRUCE AND
THERESA SIMPSON
This public hearing was broken into two sections; an open record public hearing
on the development agreement to be followed by the continuation of the closed
record hearing on the rezone.
Dan Valoff, Assistant City Planner, said a meeting had been held with sixteen
attendees to discuss the development agreement. The agreement has been
revised by the attorney for the Simpsons to reflect the comments and issues
brought up at that meeting. He referred to the cover letter from Jamie Carmody,
attorney, that states the zoning of the property will retain R -1 following the
termination of the use and occupancy by Bruce Simpson. Council Member
Barnett said the distance issue on parking was not included in the agreement, to
which Mr. Carmody responded that the neighbors will specify that distance.
• Mayor Place opened the public hearing on the development agreement
Jamie Carmody, attorney for the Simpsons, explained how the development
agreement was the result of two separate meetings with the neighbors. He said
Bruce and Theresa Simpson have tried to address every issue brought up at the
meetings and put them into writing in an agreement form. He said he circulated
the agreement to Walter Ranta and Paul Nagle - McNaughton who were the
neighborhood contacts and asked for comments from them after they had made
contact with the neighbors. Based on that he was to do a final document that
would then be circulated by the city to everyone on the list. He said he did not
receive any comments. Mr. Valoff explained the agreement was not distributed
to the neighbors due to time constraints and printer problems.
Walt Ranta, 5 South 32 " Avenue, said the neighbors did not receive copies
and that is why Mr. Carmody did not get any comments. He said he was amazed
and gratified by the efforts of the Simpsons to meet with the neighbors. He was
under the impression that Mr. Carmody was supposed to come to this hearing
with an agreement with the hospital regarding the use of the hospital parking lot.
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Mr. Ranta said the hospital also made an agreement with the neighbors on 31
Avenue when the parking lot was originally put in specifying that it would not be
used at any time in the evening and weekends. Therefore, any new agreement
with the Simpsons will violate that existing agreement. He said those two
agreements need to be reconciled. He stated that the majority of the
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neighborhood is not happy about the changes and the parking agreement is the
main issue.
Dan Valoff explained the planning designation. The Simpsons went through an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan that changed the future land use map
from low- density residential to high- density residential. The existing hospital had
a designation of high- density residential. That Comprehensive Plan designation
was continued to the corner of 32 Avenue and Tieton Drive. The current R -1
zoning would allow a school or a hospital under the existing zoning to be placed
on the property today subject to Class 3 zoning review.'
Carol Anne De La Chapelle, 3206 Home Drive, spoke as a concerned parent
about the traffic on Tieton Drive and 32 " Avenue. She felt there would be
increased risk to the school children due to increased traffic resulting from these
businesses.
Mr. Carmody said the parking issue is being blown out of proportion. The original
site plan had eighteen parking spots on site. For multi -use the ordinance
requires sixteen parking spots. The original concept met and complied with the
zoning ordinance without the Memorial Hospital lot. The Hearing Examiner said
he wanted to preserve more vegetation on site and to have less asphalt so he cut
the parking to fifteen at the request of the neighborhood. There is also a concern
that there would be parking on 32 Avenue. The solution that was offered was
to have this extra parking at Memorial Hospital added on as a combination deal
with 32 Avenue and to deal with any questions about on- street parking. It's not
required under the ordinance, it was an add -on relating solely to the after -hours
gatherings to avoid people parking in the neighborhood. If there is this earlier
agreement, we can address the concerns about traffic going up and down 31
Avenue by exiting onto Tieton Drive. The Memorial parking lot could be pulled
off the Development Agreement, go to sixteen spots on site, and everything
would be compliant. This plan was for the benefit of the neighborhood.
City Attorney Paolella recommended the statement, "A development agreement
shall reserve authority to impose new or different regulations to the extent
required by serious threat to health and public safety ", be added to the
development agreement because it is a provision in state statute.
Bruce Simpson, 216 South 24 Avenue, commented that the previous owners
of the property used it as a Bed and Breakfast, and they held receptions and had
an informal agreement with Memorial Hospital to use the adjacent lot. They did,
in fact, use the lot. The Lutheran Church also uses that lot on weekends and
other occasions.
C. L. Hill, 409 South 32 Avenue, said he thinks 95% of the neighborhood is
against this project.
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• Mayor Place closed the public hearing on the development agreement
• Mayor Place opened the closed record hearing on the rezone
Council Member Mattson spoke based on his experience as a land use planner
saying the proposal before us represents the elusive win -win. It provides the
property owners with a constructive use of their property and protects a local
landmark. Preservation of our neighborhoods as well as economic development
are priorities of this Council. This proposal represents a unique balance of both
of those goals.
Larry Peterson, Assistant City Attorney, said that with regard to the parking, there
is an agreement of several years standing regarding the use of the parking area
at 31s and Tieton. What Mr. Carmody has said is that, if there is no agreement
between the Simpsons and Memorial Hospital, then there simply will not be any
utilization of that parking lot in connection with their project. It may be that the
31 Avenue residents and Memorial Hospital would amend their contract in a
way that would allow the hospital to reach an agreement with the Simpsons so
this could occur. -
Council Member Beauchamp concurs that parking is a moot issue. He
commended Mr. Carmody and the Simpsons for their desire to try to make it right
with the neighbors.
Fred McDonald, 416 South 56 Avenue, expressed his opinion that the
characterization that those who are against the rezone were opposed to all
change, is unworthy and unfair. He explained his opposition is that this will be
setting a precedent for other people to want to have their houses turned into for -
profit businesses. He said he fears that the property will be changed during it's
use as a business that will make it unable to be reverted back to a residential
property upon the Simpson's discontinuance. Because of that fear he feels it will
become a derelict property with an empty business and will turn into a
neighborhood blight.
• Mayor Place closed the public hearing on the rezone
BEAUCHAMP MOVED AND MATTSON SECONDED TO ACCEPT THE
HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT. The motion carried by 6 -1 roll call vote; Buchanan voting nay.
Walt Ranta made a closing statement noting that the neighborhood would be in
front of Council in the future to deal with other issues regarding controlling what
happens to 32 Avenue. He also commented on the responsibility of
government officials to represent the citizens who elected them, not the city as a
whole. He said the neighborhood was opposed to this and his elected official
voted for it.
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19. OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Place reported that the City received $42,000 from Memorial Hospital,
Rotary, and the Dental Service for the fluoride project. The project is still short by
approximately $113,000.
A. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Place said she had received a request to make an appointment to the
county -wide planning policy committee. She explained the county has been
asked to find alternative, Tess restrictive housing for high -risk sex offenders and
they are putting together a county -wide committee. SIMS MOVED AND
BEAUCHAMP SECONDED TO HAVE PUCCINELLI AND PLACE
REPRESENT THE CITY ON THIS COMMITTEE. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
SIMS MOVED AND BARNETT SECONDED, TO HAVE JIM MILTON BE
ASSIGNED AS AN ALTERNATE TO ONNI PERALES ON THE SALMON
RECOVERY CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote. Council Member Mattson said he would take the
Council's nomination to the next business meeting of the Salmon Recovery
Citizen Advisory Committee. He also advised that the City of Yakima specifically
serves as the large city representative for Yakima County. He said the names
that have been submitted for membership on this board from throughout the
county are Oni Perales, Chief Engineer for the Roza Irrigation District and co-
chair of the City Irrigation Committee, and Cus Ortega, the Grandview Public
Works Director representing the lower valley on the Yakima River Basin Salmon
Recovery Board.
Mayor Place postponed the appointment to the EMS Operating Board until the
next business meeting.
Rita Anson, Finance Director, on behalf of Mr. Zais and the Finance Department,
presented Council with copies of the 2002 Preliminary Budget and Policy Issues,
and the 2001 Wastewater Cost of Service Study.
Bill Cook, Director of the Department of Community and Economic Development,
as a result of the discussion today at the public hearing wanted to assure the
Council that the staff at the Office of Neighborhood Development Service are
dedicated professionals who do the work that Council directs them to do.
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• Information Items
Items of information provided to Council were: Notice of League of Women Voters
November 15, 2001 public information meeting on Bio- Terrorism: A Local Perspective;
Agenda for the November 7, 2001 Community Review Board meeting; Invitation to the
November 7, 2001 opening of the EPIC Proctor Home; Planning Division Assignments
Pending Report as of November 6, 2001; Code Administration Division Monthly Report
for October 2001; Article from October 29, 2001 Seattle Post - Intelligencer, "Yakima is
Trying Hard to Diversify "; Article from October 31, 2001 Seattle Times, "Rx for Economy:
Sales -tax Holiday ? "; Article from October 30, 2001 Seattle Post- lntelligencer, "State
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Takes Steps Against Toxins "; Article from October 26, 2001 Seattle Post- lntelligencer,
"State Economy Continues Decline "; Newspaper article, "1 -747 Limits Only One Kind of
Tax"; October 2001 Moody's Investors Service, "Impact of Washington's Initiative 747 on
Local Governments; and Article from Office of Financial Management, Forecasting
Division, Fall 2001, "1995 GMA projections and Comparisons ".
20. ADJOURNMENT
BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO NOVEMBER
13, 2001 SPECIAL MEETING AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON AD VALOREM TAX; THEN TO NOVEMBER 13,
2001 BUDGET REVIEW STUDY SESSION (FIRE DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION,
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT); THEN TO
NOVEMBER 20, 2001, 8:30 A.M. BUDGET REVIEW STUDY SESSION (PUBLIC
SAFETY, COMMUNICATIONS, POLICE, WATER AND IRRIGATION; WASTEWATER, FINANCE
AND BUDGET AND MUNICIPAL COURT). The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
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CITY CLERK MARY PLACE, MAYOR
Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City
Clerk's Office
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