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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
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BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 8, 2002 - 2:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Council: Mayor Pro Tem Larry Mattson, presiding, Council Members
Clarence Barnett, Lynn Buchanan, Paul George, Mary Place, John
Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims
Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Roberts
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
An invocation was given by Council Member Puccinelli, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance led by Council Member Barnett.
3. ELECTION OF MAYOR
Mayor Pro -Tem Mattson opened the nominations for the position of Mayor.
Council Member George nominated Mary Place.
Upon receiving no further nominations, Mayor Pro -Tem Mattson closed the
nominations.
The nomination carried electing Mary Place as Mayor by unanimous voice vote.
4. ELECTION OF ASSISTANT MAYOR (MAYOR PRO -TEM)
Mayor Pro -Tem Mattson opened the nominations for the position of Mayor Pro -Tem.
Council Member Puccinelli nominated Paul George.
1 Upon receiving no further nominations, Mayor Pro -Tem Mattson closed the
nominations.
The nomination carried electing Paul George as Mayor Pro -Tem by unanimous voice
vote.
The gavel was handed over to Mayor Place to conduct the remainder of the meeting.
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5. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Referencing the letter in the Council packet from Senator Dan Swecker, Council
members elected to participate in the coordinated pilot project process adopted by the
Transportation Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee (including S.R. 24 over
the Yakima River, from 1 -82 to Keyes Road) and supported Mayor Place's
representation of the City.
6. 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 10, 11 and 12 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 MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 6, 2001 ADJOURNED
MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 2001 SPECIAL MEETING AND DECEMBER 11,
2001 ADJOURNED MEETING (BUDGET WRAP -UP)
The minutes of the November 6, 2001 Adjourned meeting, December 4, 2001
Special meeting and December 11, 2001 Adjourned meeting were approved,
having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present
wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
No one came forward to speak.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
8. REVIEW OF COUNCIL MEMBER ASSIGNMENTS TO BOARDS AND SPECIAL
COMMITTEES
Intergovernmental — Yakima County
Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (General Membership)
Designee(s): John Puccinelli and Clarence Barnett, Alternate: Paul George
Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (Executive Board)
Designee(s): Clarence Barnett, Chairman
Joint Board for Urban Area Planning
Designee(s): Clarence Barnett and Larry Mattson
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Local Emergency Planning Committee
Designee(s): Lynn Buchanan, Alternate: Mary Place
Yakima River Basin Salmon Recovery Board
Designee(s): Larry Mattson, Alternate: Bernie Sims
Eastern Washington Water Alliance
Designee(s): Mary Place and Clarence Barnett, Alternate: Bernie Sims
By Invitation — Intergovernmental/Yakima County
Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Board of Directors
Designee(s): John Puccinelli
Yakima Greenway Foundation
Designee(s): Mary Place
Yakima Joint Basin Board
Designee(s): Paul George, Alternate: Clarence Barnett and Bernie Sims
Yakima Sunfair, Inc.
Designee(s): John Puccinelli
Best Self
Designee(s): Mary Place
Tri- County Water Resource Agency
Designee(s): Bernie Sims, Alternate: Clarence Barnett
Yakama Nation Community Contribution Committee
Designee(s): Mary Place, Alternate: John Puccinelli
Supporting Investments in Economic Diversification Board (SIED)
Designee(s): Mary Place
Mayor Stipulated Committees /Boards
Chamber of Commerce Board
Designee(s): Mayor
Fire Relief & Pension Board
Designee(s): Mayor, Chair.
Volunteer Firefighters Pension Board
Designee(s): Mayor, Chair.
Police Relief & Pension Board
Designee(s): Mayor, Chair.
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Volunteer Police Pension Board
Designee(s): Mayor, Chair.
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Yakima Clean Air Authority Board
Designee(s): Mayor, Alternate: John Puccinelli
Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management Executive Board
Designee(s): Mayor
911 Administrative Board
Designee(s): Mayor, Alternate: Paul George
EMS — Emergency Medical Services Committee
Designee(s): Mayor
No Designation until Invitation Extended
Providence Legislative Committee
Designee(s): Mary Place and John Puccinelli
Yakima County Law and Justice Task Force
Designee(s): Mary Place
Yakima County Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Designee(s): Mary Place
Yakima County Substance Abuse Coalition
Designee(s): Paul George
YCDA Board of Directors
Designee(s): Mary Place and John Puccinelli
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State Boards and Commissions
Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Legislative Committee
Designee(s): Mary Place
AWC Resolutions Committee
Designee(s): Mary Place
Municipal Research
Designee(s): Mary Place
Governor's Sentencing Guidelines
Designee(s): Mary Place
Trauma Committee
Designee(s): Lynn Buchanan
Forensic Investigation Council
Designee(s): Lynn Buchanan
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Council Representation on Other Committees
Yakima Air Terminal Board
Designee(s): Paul George, Alternate: Mary Place
Tahoma Cemetery Task Force
Designee(s): Lynn Buchanan and John Puccinelli
Council Gateway Committee
Designee(s): Mary Place and Paul George
Development Review Team
Designee(s): Mary Place, Clarence Barnett, and Paul George
Alternate: John Puccinelli
Community Review Board
Designee(s): Lynn Buchanan, Mary Place, and John Puccinelli
Yakima Downtown Association
Designee(s): John Puccinelli, Alternate(s): Larry Mattson and Paul George
Westside merchant Association
Designee(s): Mary Place Alternate(s): Bernard Sims and John Puccinelli
Front Street Merchants
Designee(s): Lynn Buchanan, Alternate: John Puccinelli
N.E. Neighborhood
Designee(s): Lynn Buchanan
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Designee(s): John Puccinelli
Military Assistance Safety and Traffic Committee
Designee(s): Lynn Buchanan
Ad Hoc Railroad Grade Separation
Designee(s): Mary Place, John Puccinelli, and Lynn Buchanan
City of Yakima Council Committees
Labor /Management Committee
Designee(s): Lynn Buchanan, Bernie Sims and Larry Mattson
Economic Development Council Committee
Designee(s): John Puccinelli, Paul George, and Bernie Sims
Alternate: Mary Place
Fire Alarm Monitoring Council Committee
Designee(s): Bernie Sims, John Puccinelli, and Lynn Buchanan
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Yakima's Promise
Designee(s): Mary Place
Public Safety Committee
Designee(s): Lynn Buchanan, Clarence Barnett, and John Puccinelli
Alternate: Larry Mattson
Transit Committee
Designee(s): Bernie Sims, Paul George, and Larry Mattson
Alternate: John Puccinelli
Hearing Examiner Review Committee
Designee(s): Clarence Barnett and Bernie Sims
Sister City Council Committee
Designee(s): Japan & Taiwan — Lynn Buchanan. Morelia — John Puccinelli
Neighborhood Development Committee
Designee(s): Bernie Sims, Lynn Buchanan, and John Puccinelli
City /County Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Designee(s): Paul George, John Puccinelli, and Mary Place
Alternate: Larry Mattson
Ad Hoc Stormwater Committee
Designee(s): Clarence Barnett and Larry Mattson, Alternate: Mary Place
Council Committees for Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Air Terminal Board — Barnett, Buchanan, Sims
Bicycle /Pedestrian Committee — Sims, Mattson, Buchanan
Charter City Employees Civil Service Commission - Sims, George, Puccinelli
Housing Authority Board — Sims, Puccinelli, Buchanan
Public Facilities District — Buchanan, Puccinelli, Mattson
Parks and Recreation Commission — Sims, Mattson, Puccinelli
Community Review Board — Buchanan, Place, Puccinelli
Yakima Valley Regional Library Board — Barnett, Buchanan, Place
Yakima Urban Area Regional Planning Commission — Barnett, Place, Sims
Council Cable Committee — Mattson, George, Sims
Local Review Board for Historic Preservation — Mattson, Buchanan, Place
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• The following committees were removed:
Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA)
Yakima Center Expansion •
Affordable Housing Committee
Ad Hoc Irrigation Committee
Ad Hoc Armory Committee
Ad Hoc Clean Air Issues & Regulations Committee
District Court Committee for Yakima County District Court
Yakima County Emergency Services Council
AWC Large City Committee
• During the various committee discussions the following issues were raised:
With regard to the Eastern Washington Water Alliance Planning Committee, Council
Member Barnett requested that Dueane Calvin, Water and Irrigation Manager, see that
dry wells are included in the agenda of the next meeting.
With regard to the elimination of the Yakima Convention Center Expansion Committee,
Council Member Puccinelli questioned whether there should be a committee to
oversee the Public Facilities District and their financial spending on the expansion
project. City Manager Zais assured Council Member Puccinelli that it is still the City's
project. Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, is staff to the
PFD Board and the construction of the project is being handled by the City. Mr. Cook
will be the liaison.
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*9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSET TRANSFER FROM
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR SOUTH 72 ' D ANNEXATION
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2002 -01, A RESOLUTION relating to fire protection and
annexation and finding that the South 72n Avenue Annexation will impose a significant
increase in the fire suppression responsibilities of the City of Yakima, with a
corresponding reduction in fire suppression responsibilities by Yakima County Fire
Protection District No. 12, and initiating the RCW 35.02.205 process for transfer from
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 12 to the City of Yakima of fire protection
assets paid for by properties in the South 72' Avenue Annexation.
10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RATIFICATION OF
EXECUTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY LEASE FOR BRILL MASTER UNIT
STREETCARS
Glenn Rice, Assistant City Manager, spoke about the history of the original 1930
streetcars. Mr. Albert E. DeAtley has purchased the two Brill Master Unit streetcars
and, as the 82 Company, will lease them to the City of Yakima for a year. At the end of
that lease, Mr. DeAtley will transfer ownership to the Yakima Interurban System's
successors for their long -term preservation. He said it is fitting for us to thank
Mr. DeAtley in supporting the City in this endeavor. Direction will be given to staff to
prepare a proper thank you for Mr. DeAtley when the City takes possession of the
streetcars.
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Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9 Street, expressed her pleasure at this gesture to
preserve Yakima's history and offered a great big thank you to Mr. DeAtley.
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- 2002 -02. A RESOLUTION ratifying and approving a Personal
Property Lease with Albert E. DeAtley for two Brill Master Unit Street Cars.
11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT FOR EAST -WEST PASSENGER
RAIL SERVICE
Council Member Mattson expressed his support of this resolution and also took the
opportunity to thank two people who were involved in the preliminary study; Leonard
Pittman and John Alymer.
Council Member Puccinelli spoke about the Bay Area in California and how their train
is used as a party vehicle to go to football games. He thinks that could be a good use
of the train locally to go to the Seahawks games. The City Clerk read the resolution by
title only, MATTSON MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2002 -03, A RESOLUTION supporting feasibility study of East -
West passenger rail service by the State Department of Transportation.
12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR
JANUARY 15, 2002 ON AMENDMENT OF THE 2002 -2007 SIX -YEAR
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Council Member Barnett had questions about changes of right -of -way on Priority No. 9,
Mead Avenue from 11t Avenue to 16t Avenue. Bob Desgrosslier, Senior Engineer,
said they will be looking for additional right -of -way to expand the right -of -way to 60 feet.
In answer to the question of whether the increased right -of -way was due to Title 12
standards, Mr. Desgrosslier explained that was part of it but the project is also using
federal money and, therefore, must also meet federal requirements. 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- 2002 -04, A RESOLUTION amending the adopted Six -Year
Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2002 through 2007 for the
construction of streets and arterial streets in the City of Yakima.
ORDINANCES
*13. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO REGULATION OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 2002 -01, AN ORDINANCE concerning regulation of land use and
development and amending Subsection 15.01.020(C) of the Yakima Municipal Code.
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*14. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2001 BUDGET
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR 2001 POLICE DEPARTMENT
OVERTIME EXPENSES
An Ordinance amending the 2001 budget and appropriating funds for Police
Department overtime expenses incurred in 2001, previously having been read
by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-02, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2001 budget for
the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $88,000 in the 000 —
General Fund for expenditure during 2001 to provide for additional overtime in
the Police Department.
15. OTHER BUSINESS
SIMS MOVED AND PUCCINELLI SECONDED TO APPOINT MELANIE GILMORE
TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE CHARTER EMPLOYEES CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION. City Manager Zais clarified that in this manner Mrs. Gilmore will be
able to serve in a dual status, for this commission and the Police and Fire Civil Service
Commission. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Council Member Mattson stated that although he publicly supported Council Member
George's opponent, Neil McClure, he is very much looking forward to working with
Paul George.
Council Member Mattson initiated discussion regarding the Capital
Improvement/Facilities Committee that was formed by Budget Policy Issue, stating he
thinks it should be a seven - member committee and named several tasks the
committee could address. Mr. Mattson will meet with the City Manager to discuss the
committee and prepare a short report for Council.
Council Member Sims asked Council to consider a multiple -year license for dogs.
• Information Items
Items of information provided to Council were: Agenda for the January 9, 2002
Community Review Board meeting and minutes of its December 5, 2001 meeting;
Agenda for the January 8, 2002 Tahoma Cemetery Task Force meeting and minutes of
its December 11, 2001 meeting; Planning Division Assignments Pending Report as of
January 8, 2002; and Article from December 24, 2001 Puget Sound Business Journal,
"Biz Climate Debate Targets Ecology ".
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION
BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE
SESSION REGARDING PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND PENDING LITIGATION
WITH ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO JANUARY 15, 2002 FOR A STUDY
SESSION ON WASTEWATER FACILITIES PLAN AND COST OF SERVICE AND
RATE STUDY. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 15, 2002 - 7:30 A.M.
129 NORTH 2 STREET - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Council: Mayor Mary Place, presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett,
Lynn Buchanan, Paul George, Larry Mattson, John Puccinelli, and
Bernard Sims
Staff: Dick Zais, City Manager; Ray Paolella, City Attorney; Glenn Rice,
Assistant City Manager; Doug Mayo, Wastewater Manager; Scott
Stockton, Assistant Wastewater Manager; Tim Jensen, Accountant;
and City Clerk Roberts
2. WASTEWATER FACILITIES PLAN AND COST OF SERVICE AND RATE
STUDY
• City Manager makes opening remarks
City Manager Zais provided the following background information:
• The Cost of Service Study is a follow -up to the Facilities Plan that was
reviewed by Council a year ago
• The COS meets our contractual agreements and state and federal mandates
• 85% of the proposed rate increase is driven by environmental mandates,
Clean Water Act and its regulatory actions, or case law
• The Unfunded Mandates Act does not apply
• No grants are available so the City has to compete for loans and have a
guaranteed resource to generate payment of the loans
• The existing reserve level is a concern
• Approximately $500,000 in revenue is lost due to the annexation
• Over the next 20 years, $90 million will be needed for capital projects,
including $26 million for projects scheduled for the next six years
• We only have $2 million in capital reserves
• Doug Mayo makes introductions
Doug Mayo introduced Glenn Rice; Scott Stockton; John Koch, HDR, consultant
engineer for the Facilities Plan; and Rick Frye and Dave Dunn from the State
Department of Ecology.
• Council member Barnett asks about public outreach program
Council Member Barnett asked if a public outreach program was, or would be,
accomplished prior to the Public Hearing tentatively scheduled for February 5, as
was discussed by Council at the November 7 Study Session. City Manager Zais
responded that we were unable to bring this to the public until we had the Cost of
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Service Study done. The Facility Plan did not answer all the questions, mainly,
what will it cost the citizen. This hearing will begin the public involvement phase.
There doesn't have to be just one hearing; we could hold a series of hearings, or
look at other educational options and postpone the hearing. This suggestion
elicited discussion regarding public outreach options, which includes meeting with
individual industry organizations and neighborhood associations; however, no firm
direction was given to staff.
• The HDR Consultant reviews summary of needed improvements
John Koch distributed information relating to the Cost of Service Study and
Facilities Plan. He spoke about the increase in environmental laws that affect
wastewater and water. He named the projects and reviewed the cost breakdown
for the improvement projects expected to be done in the next six years at a total
cost of $26 million. Mr. Mayo clarified that these improvements are based upon
known environmental laws and regulations, and future changes in the law may
occur that could impact this plan. Council Member Mattson initiated a brief
discussion on whether or not rate increases could or should have been increased
over the past years to help pay for these improvements. He was assured that
ordinary rate adjustments for CPI could not generate sufficient revenue for these
types of capital improvement projects.
• Mr. Mayo gives response to Del Monte's request and talks about grease
Burt Hopper, Area Manager for Del Monte, distributed two letters dated
January 15, 2002. In one letter he requests that the City continue the evaluation
done for the Del Monte work by CH2M Hill and implement some of their
suggestions. In the second letter he recommends that the rate increase be
implemented in equal increments over a four -year period. Mr. Mayo explained
that Mr. Hopper's suggestion is possible; however, it would reduce the anticipated
revenue.
Council Member Puccinelli discussed an option of giving the restaurant industry
an incentive for removing their garbage disposal. The garbage would end up in
the landfill and not at the treatment plant. Mr. Mayo stated that the incentive would
be self - fulfilling because the restaurant would test cleaner. He stated that,
generally, using a garbage disposal costs about $300 a year, so if Council desires
to give a $25 per month rebate if there is no disposal, he could look further into
that option.
• Finances and mandates
City Manager Zais and Finance Director Anson explained the debt coverage ratio
in Table 4 -9. The 2.0 ratio means you have to bring in twice the amount of
revenue as your bonded debt payment. Mr. Mayo responded to Council's
questions about proposed future increases needed to pay for additional
improvements in the 7 -12 year time frame. The issue of the pre- treatment
program was also discussed. Mr. Mayo acknowledged that not every business in
the pre- treatment program affects the plant; however, due to the nature of their
business they must be tested. Council Member Sims asked for a report showing a
list of who is affected by this program and why.
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• Public hearing and notification process is discussed
Council members discussed the best method to inform the public about the
hearing on the proposed rate increases. Council Member Sims pointed out the
citizens will also have to pay for a storm water program so it is important that they
be informed about all the upcoming rate increases. It was the general consensus
to schedule a February 5 public hearing at the business meeting this afternoon.
3. ADJOURNMENT
BUCHANAN MOVED AND MATTSON SECONDED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT
9:00 A.M. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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Minutes prepared by Karen Roberts. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's
Office
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