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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 18, 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 Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Roberts
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The 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/SPECIAL
PRESENTATION
A. PROCLAMATIONS /SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
• SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS TO RETIRING COUNCIL .MEMBER
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A resolution honoring Henry Beauchamp for 24 years of service as a Council
member was read by Mayor Place. She also presented him with a plaque
honoring his term as Mayor of the city. Council Member Buchanan presented
Council Member Beauchamp with a plaque in honor of his distinguished service
from 1978 to 2001. City Manager Zais presented him with a number of
mementos, one being a plaque demonstrating his history as a bricklayer. It
contained a street brick from Front Street and Chestnut that is over 100 years
old, signifying that Henry has been "...a builder of Yakima, brick by brick ". Chris
Waarvick, Director of Public Works, presented Mr. Beauchamp with a street sign
with Beauchamp Blvd on one side and Henry's Way on the other. Council
Member Beauchamp thanked all the staff, citizens, and Council members saying
it has been a privilege to work with them through the years. He also said he may
be leaving the Council, but he was not leaving town.
• RECOGNITION OF SERVICE CLUBS FOR CONTRIBUTION TO KIWANIS PARK
Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager, recognized the community
support for the Kiwanis Park project. In doing so she gave special recognition to
the Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions service clubs. She presented plaques to each
club and Certificates of Recognition to key people who had helped in this and
many other projects. Certificates went to: Gene Rostvoid, Delmar Pearson, Dan
Marples, Scott Wagner, and Howard Underwood. She also advised•that, on
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Arbor Day in April, three trees will be planted at Kiwanis Park and a granite
marker will be laid in honor of the service clubs' contributions. She also gave
special recognition to Bob Hall, Mel Wagner, Rick Pinnell and Greg Luring. Mike
Nixon was introduced, and it was noted he has served on the Parks and
Recreation Commission since 1981 He was presented with a certificate for his
volunteer commitment on the Commission and the extra efforts on the Kiwanis
Park project.
Mayor Place then read the proclamation proclaiming December 18, 2001 as a
day to honor the three service clubs for their contribution and completion in the
Kiwanis Park land acquisition.
Council Member Beauchamp commented on the sports complex saying he
hoped that it remains a work in progress and that the Council does not give up
the idea of developing something significant.
• PRESENTATION BY SENATOR DECCIO RE: STATUS OF PORT DISTRICT
Alex Deccio came before Council as a private citizen. He took the opportunity to
congratulate Council Member Beauchamp and thank him for his years of service
and then gave an update on the Port District Committee's activities. He
recognized the efforts of the people on the committee and described its
beginning and progress. Mr. Deccio spoke about the four public forums that
were held and explained how private enterprise cannot afford to create all the
infrastructure necessary to make the land available for businesses to come into
Yakima. He related many statistics regarding the need for a Port District in
Yakima including the fact that out of 74 Port Districts in the state, 33 are east of
the mountains. In Yakima County, 43% of the population depends on some
assistance from the Department of Social and Health Services, the highest in the
state. We need to move forward with a Port District and include Selah, Union
Gap, and Moxee. He also noted the cost could be estimated at about $3.50 a
month on a $100,000 home. He went on to explain that for senior citizens and
low income people who qualify, it will be much less than that. He explained that
the goal is to upgrade the type of businesses that come into the area, including
the wages, so we can get out of the rut we're in. He said they are not asking
Council for their endorsement but are asking for their support:
4. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS AND
JUDGES AND AFFIRMATION OF MAYOR PRO -TEM
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Council Members Place and
Sims and Council Member Elect Paul George. Paul George, Mary Place and
Bernard Sims, having been elected to office on November 6, 2001 and having
been administered the Oath of Office, were duly seated as Council members
effective January 1, 2002. She then administered the Oath of Office to Susan
Woodard and Jonathan Martin as Municipal Court Judges.
BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO AFFIRM COUNCIL
MEMBER MATTSON AS THE MAYOR PRO TEM FOR THE PERIOD OF
JANUARY 1 -8, 2002.
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5. 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. Item No. 9 was added to the Consent Agenda and Item No. 20B.
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 ADOPT 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 NOVEMBER 19, 2001 SPECIAL
MEETING AND NOVEMBER 27 AND DECEMBER 4, 2001 ADJOURNED
MEETINGS (BUDGET REVIEW)
The minutes of the November 19, 2001 Special meeting and November 27 and
December 4, 2001 Adjourned meetings were approved, having been duly certified
accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said
minutes read publicly.
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
No one came forward to speak.
PUBLIC HEARING
7. PUBLIC HEARING ON MILLER ANNEXATION (SEE ORDINANCE ANNEXING
PROPERTY)
Bruce Benson, Senior Planner, advised that the Miller Annexation initiation was
approved by City Council on August 21, 2001 and by the Boundary Review
Board on November 27, 2001. It is comprised of a single lot located on the north
side of Scenic Boulevard with an assessed value of $167,800.
• Mayor Place opened the public hearing
No one came forward to speak
• Mayor Place closed the public hearing
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only, PUCCINELLI MOVED AND
BUCHANAN SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-69, AN ORDINANCE concerning annexation and
providing for annexation of the Miller Annexation to the City of Yakima;
maintenance of the current zoning of the area; notice to the WUTC of the City's
intent to provide residential refuse collection and disposal service; assumption of
a share of the City's current indebtedness by property in the Miller Annexation
area.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
8. CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR
THE EXPANSION OF THE CONVENTION CENTER AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE PUBLIC FACILITIES BOARD
Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, introduced Bob
and Lois Wardell, architects on the expansion project, who gave a presentation
of the design for expansion of the Yakima Convention Center. Mr. Wardell
displayed site plans showing the new addition and the new entrance at the
corner of 8 Street and Yakima Avenue. He explained that the expansion allows
for six additional break -out rooms and an additional lobby. He also showed the
preliminary drawings of the building's exterior. Council Member Puccinelli
expressed concern about the landscaping and about growing beyond the ability
of the kitchen facility. Kathy Coffey, Yakima Convention Center Manager,
assured Council that the kitchen issue has been addressed and the caterers, at
this point, are confident that they can support this expansion. SIMS MOVED
AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REPORT AND TO
PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN OF THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND
DRAWINGS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
*9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH A & A MOTORCOACH, INC. FOR
TRANSIT ROUTE #3 SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -165, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute the attached amendment to
extend the agreement with A & A Motorcoach, Inc., whereby said entity shall
operate City of Yakima Transit Division Fixed -Route #3 through February 28,
2002.
*10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY AND PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE FOR
UPPER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FOR ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED
CITIZENS
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -166, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager to execute a transportation services agreement between the City of
Yakima, Yakima County, and People for People to provide needed transportation
services to older citizens in the area.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR VARIOUS PARKS AND
RECREATION DIVISION PROGRAMS DURING 2002
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -167, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
Parks and Recreation Division Manager of the City of Yakima to execute
personal service agreements with instructors, officials and referees necessary for
various Parks and Recreation Division programs during 2002.
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*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF AGING AND LONG TERM CARE FOR
THE GERIATRIC FOOT CARE SERVICES PROGRAM AT THE SENIOR
CENTER
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -168, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and Yakima County,
through the Office of Aging and Long Term Care, for the purpose of obtaining
funding for foot care services for senior citizens.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING USED POLICE VEHICLE
AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND DONATING TO YAKIMA COUNTY FOR USE
BY JUVENILE COURT
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -169, A RESOLUTION declaring a used police car to
be surplus and authorizing the donation of said vehicle to Yakima County for use
by Yakima County Juvenile Court.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
SOFTWARE LICENSE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH H.T.E., INC. FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY FIELD REPORTING SYSTEM
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -170, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a software license, computer
hardware and professional services agreements with H.T.E., Inc., in order to
license and implement certain Law Enforcement Field Reporting software.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH:
A. CITY OF MOUNT VERNON
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -171, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of
an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Mount
Vernon, Washington.
B. CITY OF WOODLAND
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -,172 A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of
an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of
Woodland, Washington.
C. CITY OF KETTLE FALLS
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -173, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of
an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Kettle
Falls, Washington. _
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*16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
SEWER MAIN REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT WITH SEARS / ROSTVOLD /
CLEVELAND
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -174, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Sewer Utility System
Reimbursement Agreement and Conveyance between the City of Yakima and,
Sears / Rostvold / Cleveland.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MICHAEL MC GUIRE FOR
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT FOR CONVENTION CENTER
EXPANSION PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -175, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager to execute an agreement for professional services between the
City of Yakima and Michael C. McGuire for professional engineering services
related to the Yakima Convention Center Expansion Project.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXCHANGE OF
PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY AND CLAY WITHROW FOR PROPERTY
AT 211 SOUTH 4 STREET AND 1218 SOUTH FAIR AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -176, A RESOLUTION approving a real estate
exchange involving properties located at 211 South 4th Street and 1218 South
Fair Avenue within the City of Yakima.
*19. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LETTER OF SUPPORT
FOR BLACK ROCK RESERVOIR PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -177, A RESOLUTION expressing support for
enhanced water storage in the Yakima River Basin and authorizing the Mayor,
Council Members, and staff to engage in activities furthering support for such
Water Storage projects.
20. APPROVAL OF RIGHT -OF -WAY USE PERMITS:
*A. TO CONSTRUCT FENCE AT 1120 PLEASANT AVENUE REQUESTED
BY BARBARA MC KENNA
The Right -of -Way Use Permit requested by Barbara McKenna to construct a
fence into the City's right -of -way at 1120 Pleasant Avenue was approved.
B. FOR TWO SIGNS PROJECTING OVER RIGHT -OF -WAY AT 221 WEST
YAKIMA AVENUE, SUITE B, REQUESTED BY AMERICAN HOME
PATIENT, INC.
Council Member Puccinelli spoke about his concern that sign issues have to
come before the Council for approval. He would like to see the City's sign
ordinance be amended to give Planning the authority to approve signs without
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the request having to come before Council. Staff was directed to look into the
request and bring back suggestions. PUCCINELLI MOVED AND BUCHANAN
SECONDED TO APPROVE THE RIGHT -OF -WAY USE PERMIT. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
ORDINANCES
*21. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION
REQUESTED BY MUKESH SAGAR FOR PROPERTY AT 302 NORTH 10
STREET
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-70, AN ORDINANCE vacating an approximately 20 x 85
foot portion of City of Yakima right -of -way on Lincoln Avenue at 302 North Tenth
Street.
*22. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS COORDINATOR OF
STATE COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ZONE
ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -71, AN ORDINANCE relating to the Community
Empowerment Zone of the City of Yakima; and designating the Director of the
Department of Community and Economic Development, or the Director's
designee, as the Community Empowerment Zone administrator for said
Community Empowerment Zone.
*23. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2001 BUDGET
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL WATER DIVISION
ELECTRICAL POWER EXPENSES
An Ordinance amending the 2001 budget and appropriating funds for additional
electrical power expenses for the Water Division, previously having been read by
title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. .
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-72, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2001 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $50,000 in the 474 — Water
Operating Fund for expenditure during 2001 to provide for additional electrical
power costs incurred from operating the wells due to the drought conditions.
*24. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2001 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR 2001 POLICE DEPARTMENT OVERTIME
EXPENSES (NO ACTION REQUIRED AT THIS MEETING; SECOND READING SCHEDULED 1/8/02)
An Ordinance amending the 2001 budget and appropriating funds for Police
• Department overtime expenses, was read by title only, and laid on the table until
January 8, 2002 for a second reading.
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FINAL BUDGET LEGISLATION
25. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2002 BUDGET
City Manager Zais explained that this ordinance reflects all the proper
amendments, including expenditures to provide the additional services and public
safety to the newly annexed area and the revenue stream. He said the budget is
balanced and reflects Council's stated objectives. Council Member Barnett
requested the next three items be considered before the actual budget
ordinance. Items Nos. 26, 27, and 28 were considered out of sequence and then
Council came back to Item No. 25 for consideration.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only, BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-73, AN ORDINANCE adopting a budget for the City of
Yakima, Washington, for the year 2002; and making appropriations for estimated
expenditures.
26. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO REFUSE RATES:
A. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO IN-
LIEU TAX ON THE REFUSE FUND
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only; COUNCIL MEMBER
BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -74, AN ORDINANCE concerning in lieu of tax on the
Refuse fund and amending the in lieu tax imposed by Section 7.64.030 of the
Yakima Municipal Code from ten percent to nine percent.
B. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO 2002
REFUSE RATES
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only, SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -75, AN ORDINANCE concerning rates for residential
refuse collection and disposal service provided by the City of Yakima, and
amending Section 4.16.140 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
27. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO FEES FOR REZONES / LAND USE APPEALS, ET AL
MATTSON MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO PASS THE
ORDINANCE. Council Member Puccinelli objected to this issue saying he thinks
it is heavy handed and that it doesn't serve the public, but serves the
bureaucrats. His interpretation is that it says you cannot come before the
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Council without spending a non - refundable fee of $500. Council Member
Mattson clarified that he had sponsored this item and it never was his intent to
hinder access to the Council in the appeal process. He also pointed out that the
Council always has, and will continue to, let people come up during the Audience
Participation portion of a Council meeting to argue that they cannot afford to pay
any fee. He went on to explain the current fee of $127 does not approach the
true cost of administering these appeals. Council Member Beauchamp wants it
to be common practice that when a customer comes to the counter and asks how
to deal with these things, he is told that if he can't afford this fee he has a right to
come in front of Council in open discussion. Council Member Barnett pointed out
that the way our ordinance is written,' if a person wants to appeal to the City
Council it will cost $295, and he thinks that discourages lower income people to
even try to appeal. Council Member Puccinelli emphasized the minimal number
of appeals that come up each year do not warrant this charge. Doug Maples,
Planning and Code Enforcement Manager, explained that there is a brochure
that describes the process and what is required. He said they will insure that it is
modified to specifically include the process of coming before Council for a waiver
of the fee. Council Member Puccinelli made the comment that he didn't see the
City as being in dire straits and that more money is coming in. City Manager Zais
clarified that the general revenue growth from 2000 to 2001 was 1.4% in pure
revenue. In 2002 the estimate is also about 1.5% in pure revenue growth. But
the cash reserve has been used more to offset expenses, so reserves are down.
He said the total net resources, reserves and revenue, are going to be about
level until the annexation is added. It will bring in more revenue but that is
entirely offset by spending. He explained that the spending has been higher than
the revenue growth because of fixed, mandated, and contractual cost obligations.
In order to keep within the parameters of principle guidelines of not overspending
and maintaining a minimum level of reserves, we have cut spending in this
budget. Council Member Sims stressed that this is not a revenue growth issue
and that the issue was being taken out of context. People need to be involved
with issues from the beginning and take the opportunity during the normal
process to protest. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The
motion carried by a 4 -3 roll call vote;,Puccinelli, Barnett and Beauchamp voting
nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -76, AN ORDINANCE amending the fees required for
appeals of land use decisions to the Hearing Examiner and the City Council.
28. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARKS AND
RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. Council. Member Puccinelli
debated that this is a small amount of money, but it does affect the people who
need it the most. As a result, he doesn't think we are representing the public but
are representing the bureaucrats. He prefers that the swim fees remain at $1.25
instead of the proposed $2.00. Council Member Barnett said the seniors can find
a way to manage the increase but it hurts him to think this Council will not help
the disabled. Council Member Mattson stressed that he resents the way this
issue is being framed so that anyone who votes in favor of this is an enemy of
the seniors and disabled. He elaborated that those in support of this issue are
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realists who are concerned with the long term health of the City's recreational
facilities. We know they are in a bad state of repair. Council Member Puccinelli
reminded Council that he has previously suggested to the Parks and Recreation
Commission the idea of selling advertising to help subsidize the cost of the
facilities. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion
carried by a 5 -2 roll call vote; Puccinelli and Barnett voting nay. Council Member
Beauchamp stressed that, although he voted in favor of this resolution, he would
like to see efforts made to help with the fee for the handicapped.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2001 -178, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
Parks and Recreation Division Manager to implement the 2002 Parks and
Recreation Fee Schedule for program facilities use and activities participation.
*29. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO CEMETERY FEES AND
CHARGES
ORDINANCE NO. 2001 -77, AN ORDINANCE relating to rules, fees, and
charges for Tahoma Cemetery; and amending Section 7.04.090 of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code.
*30. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND
- COMPENSATION PLAN TO REFLECT FINAL BUDGET POLICY DECISIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-78, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting
a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective January
19, 2002; amending Subsections 2.20.100 a, 2.20.100 B, 2.20.110 A, 2.20.110 B,
and 2.20.110 F, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
31. OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Place advised that AWC needs to fill a position on the Building Code
Council. MATTSON MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO NOMINATE
COUNCIL MEMBER PUCCINELLI FOR THAT POSITION. The motion passed
by unanimous voice vote.
City Manager Zais thanked Council and staff in accomplishing the budget
process. He also advised there had been a request by Helen Harvey, Senior
Assistant City Attorney, for a five minute Executive Session to discuss
prospective litigation.
Council Member Mattson asked where Yakima Avenue stands with regard to the
Rail Grade Separation Committee. Council Member Buchanan said he
understood it is left on the plan but not to be worked on in this next go around.
Mayor Place said we do not want to build the underpasses in a manner that
would exclude Yakima Avenue from the opportunity of being done in the future
and has been assured that it could be done in the future.
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• Information Items
Items of information provided to Council were: Planning Division Assignments
Pending Report as of December 18, 2001; Articles from December 2001 Yakima Valley
Business Journal: 1) "What are the differences between Yakima and Union Gap when it
comes to economic development ?" 2) "Survey reveals that city's permit process not as
bad as advertised "; 3) "Profile: Paul George ready, sleeves rolled up"; 4) "What can
Yakima do to maintain edge over Tri- Cities, Moses Lake as the hub "; 5) "After major
departures, Yakima Mall adjusts, reports business up for tenants "; and 6) "Port District
committee enters new stage "; December 2001 Yakima Valley Conference of
Governments Newsletter; November 2001 Economic Development Digest; December
. 2001 Housing Washington; and Winter 2001 New Vision / Yakima County Development
Association In Our Scope
32. ADJOURNMENT
BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS
PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION WITH ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Following the Executive Session, Council briefly reviewed a draft letter that will
be sent to citizens in the 72nd Avenue annexation area regarding city services.
City Manager Zais also announced that Governor Locke released the proposed
budget today that shows substantial reductions in MVET funding, including city's
back -fill funding for 2003.
The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY:
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CITY CLERK ■RY 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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