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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 24, 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, 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
Mayor Place presented City Manager Zais with a City of Yakima Service Award for 30
years of service to the City and community.
Mayor Place presented Tammy Regimbal, Co -Chair of the City's Wellness Committee,
with a Well City plaque presented to the City at the Association of Washington Cities
Conference for it's Wellness Program.
Council members who attended the AWC Conference briefly commented on the
conference. City Manager Zais reported that Mayor Place was elected as the AWC
Secretary. •
A. Proclamations (if applicable) - None
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B. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service (if applicable) - None
C. Special Presentation: Washington Territorial Recognition
Council Member Buchanan presented Council with a framed certificate from the Secretary
of State honoring Yakima as a Territorial City.
D. Report from City and County re: Bond Sale for SunDome Expansion Project
Rita Anson, Director of Finance and Budget, gave a report on a recent $1.4 Million
bond sale that included funds for the SunDome expansion project. She reported an
outside firm determined that the City has an "A" rating. A facsimile check was given to
County Commissioner Jesse Palacios. Curtis King, Fair Board and SunDome project
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representative, thanked Rita Anson, Tim Jensen, Dick Zais, Doug' Cochran, Curt
Warner and the County Commissioners for their efforts towards this project. Greg
Stewart, Central Washington Fair General Manager, also thanked the City and County
for their efforts. He described the improvements that will occur in this expansion
project.
• Barbara Glover, Visitors & Convention Bureau, presented Council members with a
plaque in appreciation of their support for the new Yakima Valley Visitors Information
• Center. She spoke about the importance of the visitor center to our valley's tourism
and described the interactive kiosk in the Center that directs visitors to lodging, dining,
shopping and events in the area.
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. There were no changes. 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 the May 6, 2003 Adjourned and Business meetings,
May 20, 2003 Adjourned and Business meetings, and June 3, 2003 Business
meeting
The minutes of the May 6, 2003 Adjourned and Business meetings, May 20, 2003
Adjourned and Business meetings, and June 3, 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
Ed Cunnington, representing a group of neighbors from the area of 45 Avenue and
Summitview, appeared before Council to voice concerns about the houses moved to
their neighborhood that included in many code violations, safety issues, weedy lots
and blowing dust. Ken Harper, consulting attorney, and Joe Caruso, Fire Code
Inspector, described their efforts to address this problem, through the legal remedy
and code enforcement. Mr. Harper reported that the developer has certain rights and
has 180 days to finish the project from the time the permit was issued; after that time
the City can file a claim against the developer's bonds. Council members expressed
concern that the amount of the, bonds would not be sufficient to cover the cost to finish
the development project. Jim Evans, residing across the street from the project,
requested a stop order be placed on the project. He also suggested that Memorial
Hospital may have some liability in this issue because Mr. Doty obtained the houses
from the hospital. Mr. Cunnington repeated a rumor he heard that Mr. Doty no longer
has a license to move house, nor does he have a current contractor's license. Bill
Bausch, North 45 Avenue, stated that the homes in this area should receive a
property tax exemption due to this situation, or have the tax placed into a separate
trust fund to be used to fix the problems. He was advised that the request should be
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directed to the County Commissioners. Council directed staff to set up a meeting
during the week of July 7 with the neighborhood, possibly at the Allied Arts Center,
and to notify residents within 500' of the development and Jude Doty about the
meeting.
Bill Hordan addressed the Mayor, stating that at the last TransAction meeting, they
discussed a theme for the visual corridor coming into Yakima and presented her with
pictures of a Las Vegas visual corridor.
Phyllis Musgrove, North 30 Avenue, advised Council that last Friday, their group
submitted a petition that contained 4,338 signatures subjecting Ordinance No. 2003-
29, relating to the conversion of Irrigation District 308 to domestic water, to a
referendum, demanding a repeal of the ordinance or that the ordinance be placed on
the ballot for a vote by the people. A second petition supporting the first petition,
signed by more than 400 non - voter - qualified citizens, was also submitted last Friday.
This outpouring of support of their petition generated should give the Council an
indication of how the citizens feel about this issue; they don't want to lose the separate
irrigation system.
Discussion among the Council members brought out several points:
• The Federal government may impose stricter environmental regulations that would
impact the irrigation system, making it unusable.
• The 308 General District could be separated from the irrigation system to be rebuilt
and paid for by the users in that district.
• The City Charter requires the signatures be counted by today. However, because
the ordinance relates to a utility, legal opinions indicate that it is not subject to a
referendum process, therefore, there is no deadline to count the signatures.
• The issue of a policy decision on what action to take on the petition is within the
purview of Council.
• A survey may be desirable to determine what the citizens want to do about
irrigation improvements.
• The citizens should be provided additional information along with the survey in
order to make a more informed decision.
Council Member Puccinelli stated he feels strongly about his original vote; however, he
feels even stronger that Council should listen to what 4,000 -plus petition signers have
said. PUCCINELLI MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO DIRECT STAFF TO
PREPARE LEGISLATION TO REPEAL THE ORDINANCE THAT CURRENTLY
EXISTS ON THE GENERAL 308 IRRIGATION SYSTEM. The motion carried by 4 -3
roll call vote; George, Mattson and Place voting nay. There was a brief discussion
regarding the survey, however, no decision was made about its content, who would
write it, who would tabulate the results, or what may change as a result of the survey.
Phyllis Musgrove reported that there is a pile of dirt in the parking lot where they are
expanding the convention center resulting in blowing dust. She was assured that this
issue would be addressed.
Al Marquez, North 3 `d Street, spoke in favor of sending out a survey, because most of
the Hispanic community, while they live in the 308 District, are not registered voters.
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Charlene Hill, Green Road, addressed the complaint about the Oasis Treatment
facility on Yakima Avenue, and the meeting scheduled for tomorrow with the
neighbors. She spoke in support of the men in the program. Mayor Place stated that a
major concern of the neighbors is the number of people allowed to live in that facility
and the change in use.
. PUBLIC HEARING
6. Public hearing on Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
and Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment
A. Resolution adopting Six -Year Transportation Plan for years 2004
to 2009 and amending the Metropolitan Transportation Plan
Kay Adams, City Engineer, reported that the list of projects increased from 31 to 50,
even though 7 -8 of the projects currently on the list were completed. Addressing
Council Member Barnett's concern that the Mead Avenue improvements have not
yet been made, Mr. Adams stated that the right -of -way acquisition process is
delaying the project and approval by DOT is taking longer than anticipated. Council
Member Barnett also wanted to make sure that the property owners who would be
impacted by the Tieton Drive /16 Avenue intersection improvement project are
informed about the potential impact. Mr. Adams stated that the engineering for that
project would need to be done in order to determine the impact to the affected
property owners. At this point, there is nothing to disclose to the property owners.
• Mayor Place opened the public hearing
Lynne Kittelson, North 9 th Street, referencing the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Committee's recommendation, commented that Items Nos. 6 and 9 are important to
continue the bikeway.
Council Member Puccinelli disagreed with the 7 -foot sidewalk needed for the
Lincoln Avenue, 20 -24 Avenues, improvement project and stated he would like to
speak with staff about that because he owns property that would be affected by this
project.
• Mayor Place closed the public hearing
The City Clerk read the resolution by title. BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -88, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six -Year
Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2004 through 2009 for the
construction of streets and arterial streets in the City of Yakima and amending the
Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
B. Resolution authorizing amendment of the Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Six -Year TIP
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The City Clerk read the resolution by title. SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -89, A RESOLUTION to amend the Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element to incorporate the Six -Year
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for the period of 2004 through 2009.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
*7. Consideration of Legislation regarding continuation of fire services to the
South 72 Avenue annexation area:
A. Resolution authorizing execution of contract with Fire District No. 12
to extend West Valley Service contract
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -90, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager to extend that certain Agreement for Continuation of Fire Services by and
between the City of Yakima and Yakima County (West Valley) Fire District No. 12,
dated December 31, 2002, to provide for the continuation of said agreement and the
continuation of fire services in the area commonly referred to as the South 72
Avenue Annexation in the City of Yakima, Washington.
B. First reading of ordinance amending the 2003 Budget and
appropriating funds for fire service in the South 72nd Avenue
Annexation areas (No action required; second reading scheduled for July 1,
2003)
An Ordinance amending the 2003 budget and appropriating funds to provide for fire
service in the South 72 Avenue Annexation Area, was read by title only, and laid on
the table until July 1, 2003 for a second reading.
*8. Consideration of Resolution ratifying Department of Justice Community -
Oriented Policing Services Agreement for Neighborhood Resource Officer
for Yakima School District
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -91, A RESOLUTION ratifying application for a grant in the
total amount of $125,000.00 from the United States Department of Justice Office of
Community Oriented Policing for the School Resource Officer ( "COPS in Schools ")
program; ratifying designation of the Police Chief and the City Manager to act as the
official representatives of the City of Yakima with regard to the grant; ratifying their
actions to accept the grant and execute all necessary documents and contracts
related to the grant; and authorizing and directing the Police Chief and City Manager
to execute all additional documents and contracts necessary to implement the grant.
*9. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with
Yakima Valley Community College for Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program Support Services
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -92, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and
the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Yakima Valley
Community College (YVCC), for the purpose of providing, through its Retired and
Senior Volunteer Program, volunteer support to senior citizens within the City of
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*10. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with
Swanson Commissary Services for City jail inmates commissary services
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -93, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the
City of Yakima to execute a "Commissary Services Agreement" with the Swanson
Services Corporation for inmate commissary services at the Yakima City Detention
Facility.
*11. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with
Yakima Valley Conference of Governments to renew the Technical
Planning Services Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -94, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager to execute a technical planning services agreement with the Yakima Valley
Conference of Governments for planning services related to the update of the GMA
Comprehensive Plan.
*12. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with
State Department of Transportation for $5,000 grant for permanent
landscaping dust abatement at the Visitor Information Center
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -95, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for a $5,000 grant for permanent dust
abatement in the form of landscaping at the City of Yakima Visitor Information Center.
*13 Consideration of Resolution authorizing submission of an application for
a Section 108 loan to Helen and Seong Kim for Pepper's Family
Restaurant at 801 North 1 Street
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2003 -96, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
submit an application for funding from the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program of
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the
amount of $330,000 for Pepper's.Restaurant.
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*14. Approval of final contract payment for the Yakima Trolley Window
Restoration project (Standard Motion V -B — accept project and approve.final payment)
The report from the City Engineer, dated June 24, 2003, with respect to the
completion of the work on the Yakima Trolley Building Window Restoration project,
performed by ABC Glass & Windows, was approved, the work accepted and
payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
*15. Set date of public hearing for July 15, 2003 to consider disposition of
property at Larson Park (Noel Field)
July 15, 2003 was set as the date of public hearing to consider the sale of Noel Field
property at Larson Park to the State of Washington for Yakima Valley community
College.
Council members recessed the meeting at 3:58 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 4:05
p.m.
ORDINANCES
16. Consideration of Ordinance establishing a residential parking permit
program.for the Central Business District
Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, explained that last year
the Grand Hotel requested that their tenants be allowed to park in the City -owned lots.
This request was referred to the Yakima Downtown Association (YDA). YDA
recommended a parking permit system for residents living in the 16 -block downtown
. core area at $10 per month, one -half of the commercial monthly rate of $20. Lots 2
and 3 were not included in the permit system due to business and entertainment
activities that occur in the evening requiring the use of those Tots. He commented that
this permit system does not entirely solve the parking problem for residents of the
Grand Hotel, however, YDA addressed the residential parking issue for the downtown
area.
Jamie Stickel, chair of the YDA, stated the Association wanted to create a residential
parking permit plan for the five lots that YDA oversees. The permit would allow
residents to park in the designated lots from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Council Member
Buchanan questioned the restriction to 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, pointing
out that that is a large truck. Pete Hobbs, Customer Service Manager, advised that
one permit per residence would be issued with proof of residency.
Tami Hicks, property manager for the Grand Hotel, stated that they recently
purchased property to use for parking, however, that only addresses part of the issue.
Even with the new parking, they cannot provide parking for all the residents who are
handicapped. This ordinance will not help them with that issue. They have 51 units for
people age 55 and older and about half of them are handicapped. Mayor Place
pointed out that when parking was discussed at the time the hotel was being
renovated, Council was assured that the parking would be adequate because most of
the tenants would not drive. Council Member Puccinelli stated that these tenants
cannot be allowed to park on the street overnight because it interferes with street
cleaning and snow control.
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Brother Warren, resident at the Grand Hotel and pastor at St. Michael's Church,
spoke about the need for residents to park close to the Hotel; parking in the Mall
Garage would entail crossing Yakima Avenue. He also expressed his opinion that the
two -hour parking limit is a detriment to bringing businesses downtown.
Adelle Carlson, resident at the Grand Hotel, stated she does not want to park behind
Santiago's Restaurant and walk in the dark to the hotel. The people who can afford to
move, will, and the hotel will run down.
Following a brief discussion concerning the obligation of the Grand Hotel to provide
parking and the availability of the Mall Parking Garage, the ordinance was read by
title. SIMS MOVED AND PUCCINELLI SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE.
BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO
RESTRICT PARKING FOR RESIDENTIAL PERMITS TO 8,000 POUND GROSS
VEHICLE WEIGHT (strike 14,000 Ib gvw and insert 8,000 Ib gvw). The motion carried
by 6 -1 voice vote; Barnett voting nay. Council briefly discussed how the permit system
would be enforced. The question was called for the vote on the motion as
amended. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2003 -39, AN ORDINANCE relating to the residential and long term
parking in the central business district and in parking lots owned by the City of
Yakima; establishing additional criteria for the issuance of residential parking permits
in the central business district and for long term parking permits in city owned parking
lots; establishing residential parking permits for city owned parking lots; amending
sections 9.50.200 and 9.50.220 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and adding
section 9.50.205 to the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*17. Consideration of an Ordinance approving the vacation of a portion of
Maple Street and a portion of S. 15 Street for Kiwanis Park expansion
project
ORDINANCE NO. 2003 -40, AN ORDINANCE vacating, with conditions, a certain tract
of real property identified as that portion of Maple Street lying easterly of S. 13 Street .
and westerly of 1 -82 and that portion of S. 15 Street lying southerly of Maple Street
and northerly of Beech Street, Yakima, the City of Yakima as applicant herein.
*18. Consideration of Ordinance extending the Cable Communications System
Franchise with Charter Communications by one year to January 21, 2012
ORDINANCE NO. 2003 -41, AN ORDINANCE relating to franchises; amending
Subsection 2.2 of Ordinance No. 93 -115, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 97 -40, No.
98 -30, No. 99 -09, No. 99 -31, and 2000 -24; and extending the term of the non-
exclusive franchise with Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC, one (1)
year, from seventeen (17) years to eighteen (18) years, from the effective date of
Ordinance No. 93 -115.
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*19. Consideration of Ordinance amending the classification and
compensation plan for certain City employees
ORDINANCE NO. 2003 -42, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective July 1, 2003;
amending Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.110 A, and 2.20.110 B, all of'the City of
Yakima Municipal Code.
*20. First reading of Ordinance amending the 2003 budget and appropriating
funds for development of new gravesites at Tahoma Cemetery (No action
required; second reading scheduled for July 1, 2003)
An Ordinance amending the 2003 budget and appropriating funds to provide for the
development of new gravesites at Tahoma Cemetery, was read by title only, and laid
on the table until July 1, 2003 for a second reading.
21. Other Business
Council members decided that study sessions were not needed on the Community
Development Block Grant or on the Flood Plain Management Plan.
SIMS MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO APPOINT MARTIN CHACON TO
THE YAKIMA HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD TO REPLACE ESTER HUEY'S
VACANT POSITION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Council Member Sims brought up a neighbor's request to change the speed limit on
Stanley Blvd. from 25 mph to 20 mph. He was directed to speak to the Traffic Division
staff about this issue and other areas along the park.
Council Member Barnett requested clarification on the Capital Improvement
Committee's request to increase the utility tax on refuse from 9% to 16% to fund
capital improvements. The other utility taxes are also proposed to be increased to
16 %; however, their current rates are at 14 %. He asked if it was intended to increase
the refuse utility tax to 16 %?
• Information Items
Items of information provided to Council were: Agenda for the June 26, 2003 Hearing
Examiner's Meeting; Agenda for the June 24, 2003 City Council Transit Committee Meeting and
minutes of its May 20, 2003 meeting; 6/13/03 Letter from U.S. Department of Homeland
Security announcing the move of the Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services; The Yakima
County Labor Economy: 2002 in Review; Planning Assignments Pending as of the Week of
June 24, 2003; 6/16/03 Informational e -mail from NAHRO; Subject: Supreme Court Upholds
LHA Trespass and Barment Policy Against First Amendment Challenge; Central Washington
Homebuilders Association June 2003 publication Building Today; and 6/12/03 article in the
Seattle Post Intelligencer; Storm -Water Rules Fall Short, Board says
CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING
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22. Closed record public hearing for June 24, 2003 to consider the Hearing -
Examiner's recommendation on a rezone request by Terry P. Morton for
property located at 906 E. Central and 1302 & 1304 Fair Avenue
Mary Lovell, Assistant Planner, stated that this is a closed record hearing to consider
the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to approve a rezone requested by Terry
Morton. The request is to rezone three parcels at 906 East Central and 1302 and 1304
Fair Avenue, from R -2, Two - Family Residential, to CBDS, Central Business District
Support. This is a non - project specific rezone.
Bill Hordan, planning consultant for the applicant, reported that future land use map
was changed in 2001 for this property and this rezone will make the zoning
designation consistent with the Comprehensive Plan designation. All the property
owned by Mr. Morton is vacant.
Council members expressed concern that there is no project connected to this rezone
and CBDS zoning permits several differenttypes of commercial uses. Council also
acknowledged the concerns expressed by Greg Stewart, on behalf of the Fairgrounds,
who had submitted pictures showing different uses of property in the vicinity. Ken
• Harper, consultant attorney for the City, stated that many of the concerns of the
Council and Mr. Stewart would be addressed through the SEPA process once an
application is processed for a project. He said it is impossible to address mitigation
measures in a rezone application. Under the Municipal Code Section 15.23.030,
Council has the authority to affirm or reject the Hearing Examiner's recommendation.
The Municipal Code gives Council very limited opportunities to make changes for non -
project rezones. Council Member Buchanan noted that in the past, Council has said
that they want some control over non - project rezones and staff has never brought
back legislation to alleviate their concerns.
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Greg Stewart, General Manager of the Central Washington Fair, expressed his
concern about the possible uses available to Mr. Morton once this rezone is accepted.
He is concerned that Mr. Morton would use the property for junk yard storage. He
understands that it is not Mr. Morton's intent to make it a tow yard, however, Mr.
Morton is not willing to accept that as a condition to the rezone. He asked that this
zoning be denied. Ms. Lovell responded that wrecking and dismantling yards are not
allowed in CDBS and a SEPA review would be necessary.
Bill Hordan told Council that these three lots were a disaster when Mr. Morton
purchased them. He cleaned up the property and now wants to rezone it to use or to
market them. He owns a towing company and recently relocated it to 18 Street and
East Nob Hill Boulevard. He is not intending to move it to this location.
Terry Morton, applicant, stated that this property was a dump when he bought it. He
intends to try and buy the property that is shown in the.pictures submitted by
Mr. Stewart and clean it up also. He stated that his towing business is up for sale and
he has no intent to move it to this location.
Council members wrestled with the options available to them and not having the ability
to place any restrictions on this rezone as to the future use of the property. Council
Member Puccinelli pointed out that there is a house across the street from this
property; therefore, CDBS is not appropriate zoning for this property. Council Member
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Buchanan said that we have a problem area and there is no point in increasing the
spread of that problem. PUCCINELLI MOVED AND BUCHANAN SECONDED TO
DENY THE REZONE AND REJECT THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION. The
motion failed by 4 -3 roll call vote; Barnett, Mattson, Place and Sims voting nay. SIMS
MOVED AND BARNETT SECONDED TO ACCEPT THE HEARING EXAMINER'S
RECOMMENDATION. The motion carried by 6 -1 roll call vote; Buchanan voting nay.
Mayor Place said that Council needs help from staff on how to address this problem.
City Manager Zais commented that over the years, there have been attempts made to
look at this issue. He suggested staff develop a framework and options, then do a
legal review on how to address this and get redirection from Council. Mayor Place
suggested that perhaps the table designating the different uses for this zone should
be reviewed. Mary Lovell advised that any revision to the table would require an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.
21A. OTHER BUSINESS — CONTINUED
City Manager Zais reported that he plans to award the bid for Kiwanis Park Phase I
development so we can obligate the money by the end of the month. The funding from
the legislature is not sufficient to do another ball field and the options need to be
discussed.
City Manager Zais gave a status report on the search for a police chief. The six
candidates were narrowed to four this morning. Additional background screening and
evaluation will be conducted.
23. Executive Session regarding pending and prospective litigation (allow
approximately 30 minutes)
BUCHANAN MOVED AND SIMS SECONDED TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PENDING AND
PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION, FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council moved into Executive Session at
approximately 5:35 p.m.
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