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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 4, 2003 -- 2:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
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: City Manager Zais, Assistant City Attorney Harvey 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 Barnett.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER/SPECIAL PRESENTATION
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
• Red Cross Month
Mayor Place read a proclamation declaring March 2003 as American Red Cross
month. Cec Vogt accepted the proclamation and described the many activities
scheduled throughout the month. She introduced Earl Simpson from Blood Services
who described the services they provide in the community.
B. SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO CASCADE NATURAL GAS EMPLOYEES FOR FIRE
ASSISTANCE
Dennis Mayo, Fire Chief, and Roy Willson, Acting Police Chief, made a special
presentation to Cascade Natural Gas employees. The first recognition went to John
Mulvenon, Senior Director of the Central Region, and Virgil Scully, Yakima District
Manager, for the company's commitment to safety education and training. Chief Mayo
then described the heroic efforts of four CNG employees who went into a burning
home to rescue the occupants. Darrell Phillips, David Millin, Gary Shelton and Tim
Ramos received official fire helmets, plaques, and life saving pins in honor of their
efforts. CNG Vice President of District Operations, Will Odell, and Vice President of
Safety & Engineering, Larry Anderson, came over from Seattle to attend this special
presentation. They shared a thank you card received from a family member of the
victims.
C. STATUS REPORT ON PRIOR MEETING'S CITIZEN SERVICE (IF APPLICABLE)
None
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Mayor Place advised that she and Council Members Buchanan and George will be
traveling to Washington D.C. Council Member Barnett agreed to be acting mayor
during their absence.
Council Member Barnett asked Engineering to supply a progress report on the Mead
Avenue project at the end of the meeting. He also noted that staff needs to advise
the state legislators about the City's position to direct DOE to not exceed
Federal requirements in accepting state and municipal storm water regulations
(HB 1689 and SB 5645).
Because of the large audience who came for agenda Item No.17, on the Gambling
Tax,.Mayor Place advised that the only discussion today is what kind of meeting we
wish to have, whether it be a study session or a public meeting, as well as when,
where, and what time to hold the meeting. Today's item is not a public hearing and,
therefore, there will be no public comments received on the tax issue itself. Interested
parties in the audience were directed to leave their names and addresses so they can
be advised once the public meeting is scheduled.
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. Item No. 6 was added and Items Nos. 10, 11 and 15 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 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 MINUTES OF JANUARY 21, 2003 SPECIAL AND BUSINESS
MEETINGS, FEBRUARY 4, 2003 ADJOURNED AND BUSINESS MEETINGS
AND THE FEBRUARY 18, 2003 BUSINESS MEETING
The minutes of the January 21, 2003 Special and Business meetings, February 4,
2003 Adjourned and Business meetings, and the February 18, 2003 Business
meeting were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council
members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Phil Pleasant, 1202 Fair Avenue, addressed Council about multi - million
dollar projects being discussed and asked staff to include jobs through
the HUB zone program for these projects.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
*6. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON STORMWATER NOTICE OF INTENT TO
COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS
The report concerning the City of Yakima's response to the March 10, 2003 deadline
for certain compliance activities required under the Federal Clean Water Acts (CWA)
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater
Regulations was accepted.
*7. - APPROVAL OF FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
The City of Yakima 2003 Federal Priorities List was approved.
*8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT OF
UNDEVELOPED ACREAGE AT TAHOMA CEMETERY
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -35, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to negotiate the sale of 200 gravesites to the Japanese
Bochi and to authorize Phase 1 development of approximately 2.5 acres at Tahoma
Cemetery.
*9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF TREE LOCATED IN CITY RIGHT -OF -WAY AT 1904 NORTH 1
STREET
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -36, A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of one Oak
tree located in the City right -of -way at 1904 North 1 Street, Yakima, Washington.
10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING CDBG GRANT REQUEST
FROM THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR JOB FAIR 2003
EXPENDITURES
Bill Cobabe, Office of Neighborhood Development Services Manager, and Kathy
Thomas from the Tri- County Work Force Council explained the Job Fair and its past
. successes. Council Member Buchanan explained that a subcommittee had met on
this subject and had opposing views on whether to continue supporting it. The Council
had told the Work Force Council the first year that they would support it on a one -time
basis and yet they have continued to come back requesting support. Council Member
Puccinelli claimed that Yakima is the only contributor and feels others who benefit
should be sharing the cost. Council Member Sims said he advocates full funding this
year because of the benefits to the community of employing more citizens. Council
Member Mattson agreed that the community would see a greater return than our
investment. Council Member George also supported the idea of employing more
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people by a modest expenditure. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; SIMS
MOVED AND GEORGE SECONDED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. The
motion carried by a 5 -2 roll call vote, Buchanan and Puccinelli voting nay. Kathy
Thomas advised that the Job Fair will be held April 22 and that a Youth Job Fair
there will also be held that morning.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -37, A RESOLUTION approving a $4,625 grant request
from the Workforce Development Council to be made from federal CDBG funds to
assist with the costs of renting the Yakima Convention Center and associated costs
pertaining to "Job Fair 2003."
11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
CONCESSION LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE YAKIMA FARMERS' MARKET
There was confusion expressed about the date change in the Yakima Farmers' Market
License Agreement. Amy McGuire and Joe Mann, speaking for the Farmers' Market,
explained that the schedule is the exact same as last year. To avoid paperwork
required to close the street on the Saturday in December for the Holiday Festival, they
opted to extend the agreement through November and December. They will not be
open during that time except for the Holiday Festival. They advised that there will be
no Thursday evening markets this year. Council Member Puccinelli recommended
they review this change with the Yakima Downtown Association, revise the dates to
appropriately reflect the planned schedule and bring it back to the next Council
meeting. PUCCINELLI MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO DEFER THIS
ITEM TO MARCH 18 The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRE
COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES CONTRACT WITH VARIOUS CITIES AND FIRE
DISTRICTS
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -38, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Fire Communications
Services Contract with the City of Union Gap, the City of Selah, and various Yakima
County Fire Protective Districts.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF LOAN
APPLICATION TO FUND DESIGN OF RIVER ROAD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -39, A RESOLUTION to authorize the City Manager to
execute applications, certifications and agreements pursuant to an application for a
loan from the Washington State Public Works Trust Fund in the amount of $242,000
to design the River Road Development Project.
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ORDINANCES
*14. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING COUNCIL REDISTRICTING OF
BOUNDARIES
ORDINANCE NO. 2003 -11, AN ORDINANCE relating to election of City Council
Members; designating and describing City Council Election Districts by the adoption of
an election district map; and amending Section 1.04.020 of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code.
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15. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE
TO:
• PROHIBIT PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF LANDON AVENUE
BETWEEN NOB HILL BLVD. AND ARLINGTON STREET
• RESTRICT PARKING ON S. 4 STREET BETWEEN CHESTNUT &
WALNUT BETWEEN 2:30 P.M. AND 4:30 P.M.
Council Member Barnett questioned whether this change would cause
confusion for the neighbors and businesses in this area. Jeff West, Senior
Assistant City Attorney, advised those were the people who requested the
change. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only; SIMS MOVED AND
BUCHANAN SECONDED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried
by unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2003 -12, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic; creating and
defining an area for restricting parking and amending Section 9.50.060, all of
the Yakima Municipal Code.
*16. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2003 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR 2002 ENCUMBRANCES (NO ACTION REQUIRED AT
THIS MEETING; SECOND READING SCHEDULED 3/18/03)
An Ordinance amending the 2003 budget and appropriating funds for 2002 year -end
encumbrances, was read by title only, and laid on the table until March 18, 2003 for a
second reading.
17. OTHER BUSINESS
A. DISCUSSION OF PROCEDURE FOR COUNCIUCOMMITTEE REVIEW OF
CASINO GAMBLING TAX ISSUES
After dialogue between Council members and members of the audience, it was
decided there would be two open public meetings; one held in the afternoon from 2:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and one in the evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Both meetings
would be held at the Yakima Convention Center. The date will be determined and
announced after Council members have an opportunity to check their schedules.
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Mike Davis of the Caribbean Casino said he would like two parts to each meeting, a
statistical review and then allowing citizens to speak their opinions. Mayor Place
requested Mr. Davis meet with the City Treasurer's office to compare numbers and
sources to make sure we are comparing like numbers. City Manager Zais said he
would like to be involved in that financial meeting as well. After further discussion it
was decided this taxing issue would include only house - banked card games at this
time.
MATTSON MOVED AND PUCCINELLI SECONDED TO DIRECT STAFF TO BRING
BACK A RESOLUTION AT THE NEXT.GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING ON THE
THREE IRRIGATION ALTERNATIVES. Council members expressed an
unwillingness to vote on a choice at this time. Further work is being done on the
funding methods for the alternatives and until that is available Council Members Sims
and George are not willing to vote on a resolution. Council Member Mattson
cautioned that we don't want to get into an "analysis paralysis" and we "need to move
ahead soon. Council Member George suggested that if there is a different funding
option for Alternative #1 he would like to see the funding options for Alternative #2
reviewed as well. Council Member Buchanan said that if we are revising the options
another public hearing would be in order.
Derek LaFramboise, 606 South 32 Avenue, said the Council should slow down,
investigate every possible opportunity and then make a sound decision. He also said
that if there are now new alternatives, they should be brought before the public.
Council Member Mattson said the fundamental question hasn't changed. It is do we
want to convert the 308 to domestic water or do we not. The funding issue comes
after that decision.
Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9 Street, took this opportunity to express her opinion on
the alternatives. She said she feels that some of the options are playing the 308
district against the other irrigation districts. She is a 308 district resident and thinks
they are being discriminated against for where they chose to live. The residents at the
public hearings have said that they cannot afford to take a chance on what it's going to
cost for treated water.
Rita Anson, Director of Finance and Budget, explained the workload of that
department and advised that if they had to get the funding information ready for a
resolution to be presented at the next business meeting, the other projects schedules
would be impacted.
MATTSON WITHDREW THE MOTION. It was the consensus of Council to bring a
resolution forward to Council within 60 days to make a decision on the irrigation issue.
• Meade Avenue Project report
Kay Adams, City Engineer, responded to Council Member Barnett's earlier question
regarding the Mead Avenue project. They are moving forward on obtaining the rights -
of -way by acquiring properties. It currently appears that this project will be completed
this summer.
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18. ADJOURNMENT
BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. The meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: i
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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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