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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 17, 2004 - 2 :00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
Roll Call
Present:
Council: Mayor Paul George, presiding, Council Members Ron Bonlender,
Dave Edler, Neil McClure, Mary Place, and Susan Whitman (present
after 2:05 p.m.)
Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Roberts
Absent: Council Member Bernard Sims
2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Edler gave an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by
Council Member McClure.
3. Open Discussion for the Good of The Order /Special Presentation
A. Proclamations
None
B. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service request
None
4. Consent Agenda
Mayor George 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, 16, and 18 were removed from the Consent
Agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions
and ordinances by title. PLACE MOVED AND EDLER SECONDED TO ADOPT
THE CONSENT AGENDA AS READ. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote; Sims absent. (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 December 11, 2003 Adjourned Meeting,
January 10, 2004 Adjourned Meeting and January 20 and February 3, 2004
Business Meetings
The minutes of the December 11, 2003 Adjourned Meeting, January 10, 2004
Adjourned Meeting and January 20 and February 3, 2004 Business meetings
were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members
and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
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5. Audience Participation
A. Special Presentation from Blacks In Government, Region 10
Representatives from Blacks In Government, Region 10, requested assistance from
the City to help offset any possible financial repercussions that may occur in the form
of reduced attendance at their conference, due to a racially based comment made by
Senator Deccio (who represents this area). The conference is scheduled at the
Yakima Convention Center in May. They are considering changing the location to
another city, but the contract they have signed has a 100% default penalty. Oscar
Eason, Jr., Chair of Region 10, gave a brief background on their organization which is
comprised of black employees in city, county, state and federal government. Their
concern is that with the potential of a reduced number of attendees they would not be
able to break even. If they elect to hold the conference in Yakima, they would host a
Town Hall Meeting, open to everyone, to take testimony on civil rights and equal
opportunities. They would then summarize the testimony and issue a report for the
City's benefit. He stated that they will come to Yakima if the City Council could assist
them. Charlie Hampton, Regional Council President for Region 10, and Charles
Oliver, a National Board Member, also spoke on the issue. Mr. Oliver advised that
they are holding a Regional Training Conference this weekend at which time they will
make the final decision on whether to hold the conference in Yakima or not. After
discussion, Mayor George committed to exploring options to help them reduce costs
or increase attendance and to provide assistance for a Town Hall Meeting.
Mayor George gave tribute to Oscar Soderstrom, a former Police Chief, who passed
away February 14
Clarence Barnett, asked if citizens would be allowed to speak at Council Study
Sessions. Mayor George advised him that Council would allow citizen comments as
time permits.
Maud Scott, Southeast Yakima, asked for an update on the status of selling bonds for
the irrigation project and on the project itself. She was told that the bonds are
scheduled to be sold on March 15 Dave Brown, Water & Irrigation Manager, gave a
brief update on the project. Mrs. Scott also asked if Council would hold another
meeting on the proposed ordinance for boarded up structures beyond the March 2nd
date, as it is not convenient for some of the people she has spoken with. Mayor
George advised that Council anticipates holding more than one public meeting on the
subject.
Mary McDaniels, 905 Walker Street, spoke in support of Region 10, Blacks in
Government, coming to Yakima for their Conference. She also suggested that maybe
a local organization or association could organize a social event that would bring in
money for the organization.
Robert Owen, 614 North 3 Street, stated his displeasure at the resumption of an
invocation at the Council meetings.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Public Hearing to consider the Cottonwood Annexation
Bruce Benson, Planning Supervisor, advised that an election was held and certified
passing the Cottonwood annexation. This public hearing is being held to consider
adopting the annexation ordinance.
• Mayor George opened the public hearing
Bill Hordan, 410 North 2nd Street, spoke in support of the annexation noting it is 92
acres with an approved plat within the property that will eventually have 99 homes on
it. He also wanted to let Council know how helpful, City staff members Paul
McMurray, Bruce Benson, and Bill Cook, have been throughout the process. Rich
Hochrein, the property owner, also thanked staff for their help.
• Mayor George closed the public hearing.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only; PLACE MOVED AND WHITMAN
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote; Sims absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2004-04, AN ORDINANCE concerning annexation; providing for
annexation of certain property, commonly known as the Cottonwood Annexation, to
the City of Yakima; maintenance of the current zoning of said area; notice to the
Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission of the City's intent to
provide residential refuse collection and disposal service to said area; assumption of
a share of the City's current indebtedness by properties in said area.
7. Closed Record Public Hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation on the rezone of property at 406 North 23` Avenue,
requested by Tiger LLC
Jeff Peters, Assistant Planner, advised that the public hearing is to consider the
Hearing Examiner's recommendation to rezone property located at 406 North 23
Avenue. He noted that the agenda statement and other documents are incorrect
and should read, a single parcel from R -1 (single family residential) to B -1
(professional business). A public hearing was held on January 5, 2004, and the
Hearing Examiner's recommendation for approval was issued January 23, 2004.
Staff recommends upholding the Hearing Examiner's recommendation. This is a
non - project rezone.
Council members had no ex -parte contact to declare.
• Mayor George opened the public hearing
No one came forward to speak.
• Mayor George closed the public hearing
EDLER MOVED AND BONLENDER SECONDED TO UPHOLD THE HEARING
EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REZONE. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
8. Consideration of Legislation regarding Outside Utility Agreements and
Annexation Policies:
A. Motion to rescind administrative hold on processing Outside Utility
Agreements for petition annexations
City Manager Zais gave the history of this subject:
➢ Petition annexation policy established in 1965
➢ March 26, 2002 the Supreme Court issued decision determining the petition
method of annexation was unconstitutional. The City appealed.
➢ The City adopted an administrative hold on the provision of utility services until
such time as there was a reconsideration, although there were some
exceptions allowed.
➢ Last month the Supreme Court unanimously reversed their decision.
It is now recommended to rescind the administrative hold thus clearing the way to
return to using the petition method of annexation to continue to grow and serve the
urban area. Mr. Zais advised it is not just a motion, but based on the court rulings,
the utilities Outside Agreement has been rewritten. There is also a resolution that
affirms and restates the City's annexation policy last adopted in 2001. A map was
handed out depicting the next area positioned for future annexation that is served, in
part, by outside utility agreements. PLACE MOVED AND BONLENDER
SECONDED TO IMMEDIATELY RESCIND THE ADMINISTRATIVE HOLD ON
UTILITY SERVICES TO AREAS OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITION PRECEDENT OF THE SUPREME COURT ISSUING A MANDATE IN
THE CASE OF GRANT COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #5 ET AL
VERSUS CITY OF MOSES LAKE AS IT NOW STANDS. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote; Sims absent.
B. Resolution amending the Outside Utility Agreement
The city clerk read the resolution by title only, EDLER MOVED AND PLACE
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote; Sims absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 =29, A RESOLUTION amending the Outside Utility
Agreement.
C. Resolution amending the City's Annexation Policy
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; MCCLURE MOVED AND PLACE
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. PLACE MOVED AND McCLURE
SECONDED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO INCLUDE THE WORD "UTILITY"
BEFORE "LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT" ON PAGE 3 SECTION 3. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. The question was called
for a vote on the amended motion. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote; Sims absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -30, A RESOLUTION, affirming and restating the
annexation policy of the City of Yakima
9. Consideration of motion supporting a review of the Regional Critical Areas
Ordinance and Shoreline Master Program
Doug Maples, Planning and Code Administration Manager, explained that this item
is in preparation for the Comprehensive Plan update due in December 2006.
Yakima County presented an opportunity for various jurisdictions to participate in this
update. The County presently has a $175,000 grant for the update. Mr. Maples
introduced Ryan Hopkins, Yakima County Planner.
Mr. Hopkins gave a short report advising they plan to update the critical areas
ordinance and shoreline plan together. A lot of the towns and cities don't have the
money to go through the update process so the County is hoping to help support
them. One of the benefits will be a consistent set of land use standards in the public
development community and local agencies. PLACE MOVED AND MCCLURE
SECONDED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF
ACCEPTANCE FOR AN INTEGRATED REGIONAL UPDATE PROCESS. Council
Member Place also noted that the representatives are herself, Council Member
McClure and Doug Maples. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims
absent.
10. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of a professional services
agreement with Financial Consulting Solutions Group, Inc. for domestic water
cost of service and rate study
Council Member Edler questioned if this study could be done in- house. Dave
Brown, Water and Irrigation Manager, explained the complexity of the study due to
serving different classes of customers (residential, commercial, industrial, fire
service) and the need to distribute the costs accordingly. The study will ensure we
are charging the proper fees. It will also take into consideration the long range
forecast, capital improvements, operations and maintenance costs, and then design
a rate structure to apply costs correctly to customers to generate the revenue
needed. City Manager Zais explained that for three decades the Clean Water Act
requires us, as a condition for accepting grant funds, to perform biennial cost -of-
service studies. There are similar conditions to qualify for federal grant money in
order to verify that we are maintaining debt coverage on our bonds, have the
capacity to serve the public, and plan for facilities capital costs and investment
decisions. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only, EDLER MOVED AND
McCLURE SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -32, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute a consulting services agreement with Financial Consulting Solutions Group,
Inc., for financial consulting services related to the development and completion of a
domestic water cost of service and rate study update.
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*11. Consideration of Resolution ratifying Memorandum of Understanding with the
Yakima Police Patrolman's Association (YPPA) regarding shift schedules and
differential pay
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -33, A RESOLUTION ratifying a Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Police Patrolmen's
Association regarding shift schedules and shift differential pay.
*12. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of security custody
extension agreement with Bank of New York to March 31, 2006
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -34, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to the Security Custody
Services Agreement with The Bank of New York in order to extend said Agreement
through March 31, 2006.
*13. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of Intergovernmental
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Intercity Transit (Olympia, WA)
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -35, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Intercity Transit,
Olympia, WA.
*14. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with John
Haddix for professional transit planning services
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -36, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Transit Planning
Services between the City of Yakima and John Haddix.
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*15. Consideration of Resolution authorizing sole source purchase for police video
disk drives
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -37, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
purchase additional computer disk drives and implementation services for the police
patrol car audio / video recording system from COBAN Research and Technologies
to be used to increase on -line access to and backup copies of the video files for a
purchase price not to exceed $42,000 (plus sales tax and expenses) as a sole
source purchase without calling for bids, and further directing the City Manager to
execute all appropriate and necessary documents to complete the purchase and
transaction.
16. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution settlement agreement with
Apollo Construction
Council Member Edler removed this item from the consent agenda because he felt it
was important to communicate with the community how litigation issues are being
handled.
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Robert Boggs, 60 Harrison Road in Selah and the City's Counsel on the case, gave
a brief overview. The issue was additional costs the contractor experienced and
wanted reimbursed. The two main concerns were different interpretations of what
unsuitable soils were and unforeseen utilities they ran into. Mediation was handled
with their attorney in Seattle. They had originally asked for over $400,000 additional
payment. After mediation and risk analysis, the final settlement was $104,000. An
item of consideration in the settlement was the fact that the combined cost of the
original contract and the final settlement amount was still less than the second
lowest bid, therefore, the City was still well within the parameters. The City Clerk
read the resolution by title only; McCLURE MOVED AND EDLER SECONDED TO
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -38, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Settlement and Release Agreement with
Apollo, Inc., for the Ahtanum Trunk Line and Apple Tree Sewer Extension Project
litigation; approving the settlement; and authorizing the disbursement of funds.
Following a short break to change the video tape, the meeting reconvened at 4:08 p.m.
*17. Approval of the Revenue and Expenditure Report through November 2003
The Revenue and Expenditure (budget) Report through November 2003 was
accepted.
18. Set date of Public Hearing for March 2, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. to consider proposed
ordinance amending standards for vacant structures
Council Member McClure removed this item from consent in order to encourage
people to come to the public hearing scheduled for 7:00 p.m. March 2, 2004 in
Council Chambers. MCCLURE MOVED AND PLACE SECONDED TO SET
MARCH 2, 2004 AT 7:00 P.M. AS THE TIME AND DATE FOR THE PUBLIC
HEARING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent.
ORDINANCES
19. Report and legislation from Finance, Legal and Police re: Taxicab rate
increase request:
A. Ordinance increasing the rates for taxicab services
Assistant City Attorney, Jeff West, gave a staff report recommending the proposed
ordinance in response to a request by taxicab owners. The requested rate increase
would make them comparable to rates in the Tri- cities. It was noted that most other
cities do not have a rate structure but just require the rates be posted. The City
Clerk read the resolution by title only; PLACE MOVED AND MCCLURE
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote; Sims absent.
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Mary McDaniels, 905 Walker Street, spoke in support of raising the taxi rates.
ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -05, AN ORDINANCE relating to licenses and business
regulations; regulating taxicabs and vehicles for hire; increasing the rates for taxicab
services; and amending Section 5.78.100 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
B. Ordinance increasing the number of allowable traffic infractions for
taxicab drivers from three in five years to four in three years
PLACED MOVED AND McCLURE TO NOT CONSIDER THE ORDINANCE.
Lowell Felitz, representing Black and White Taxicab, pointed out that no other
private citizens or organization has this restriction, not even bus drivers, Dial -A -Ride
drivers, or the police. He claimed that the previous City Council would not consider
the type of violation or whether it was received while working or not. He requested
that Council at least consider reducing the length from five to three years. In
response to questions about when licenses are revoked, Mr. West said with twenty
moving violations in five years or three major hits (criminal traffic violation) within five
years and you become a "habitual traffic offender" and lose your license for seven
years. He also noted that this ordinance was amended in 1996 to allow the Council
to review an individual's driving record and determine, on an individual circumstance,
whether or not this restriction is a hardship. Therefore, there is an avenue of
recourse. Council Member Place withdrew her motion to not consider the ordinance.
EDLER MOVED AND BONLENDER SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE.
Council Member McClure commented that because the City establishes rates and
infraction controls it should be at a higher standard. The motion failed by a 3 to 3
roll call vote; McClure, Place and Whitman voting nay. Council Member Place
pointed out the need to address the contract with Access Paratransit and review
their standards.
*20. Consideration of Legislation regarding vacation of a portion of South 4th
Avenue just south of Pine Street, requested by Central Washington
Comprehensive Mental Health:
A. Ordinance accepting the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to approve
the vacation
ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -06, AN ORDINANCE vacating 33' of a 290' -long portion of
the City of Yakima right -of -way along the east side of South Fourth Avenue just
south of Tieton Drive.
B. Resolution authorizing execution of addendum to the option to purchase
agreement
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -39, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to execute an Addendum to the Option to Purchase Agreement
with Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health regarding the trolley barn
property located at 301 West Pine Street, Yakima, Yakima. County, Washington.
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*21. Consideration of Ordinance authorizing condemnation proceedings for a
portion of Washington Avenue
ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -07, AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the City's
outside legal counsel, Lyon Weigand & Gustafson PS, to enter into negotiations for
the acquisition of certain real property by the City for the Washington Avenue
Widening Project and, if necessary, to institute and prosecute legal proceedings for
the condemnation and acquisition of said property; providing for the condemnation
and taking of such real property and declaring the condemnation and taking thereof
to be necessary for a public use required by the public interests; directing that
compensation for such taking be paid from Fund Number 142, Arterial Street' Fund
of the City of Yakima.
*22. Consideration of Legislation relating to labor settlement and 2004 Budget
Policy Issue regarding Community Relations Manager position
A. Resolution authorizing execution of labor contract with AFSCME Transit
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -39, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of Yakima to execute the 2004 -2005 collective bargaining agreement with
the Washington State Council of County and City Employees representing Local
1122 Uniformed Transit Employees of the American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees, AFL -CIO.
B. Ordinance amending the Classification and Compensation Plan for
AFSCME Transit employees and the Community Relations Manager
position
ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -08, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective March 21,
2004; amending Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 B, 2.20.110 A, 2.20.110 B,
2.20.110 D, and 2.20.110 G, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*23. Second Reading of Ordinance amending the 2004 budget and appropriating
funds for Transit Special Needs
An Ordinance amending the 2004 budget and appropriating funds to provide for
Special Needs Transportation Services, previously having been read by title only,
was brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -09, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2004 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making appropriations of $115,516 within the 462 — Transit
Operating Fund for expenditure during 2004 to provide for Special Needs
Transportation Services.
*24. First Reading of Ordinance amending the 2004 budget and appropriating
funds in the Equipment Rental Fund for the purchase of street maintenance
equipment
An Ordinance amending the 2004 budget and appropriating funds for the purchase
of street maintenance equipment, was read by title only, and laid on the table until
March 2, 2004 for a second reading.
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*25. Consideration of Legislation regarding Kiwanis Park:
A. Ordinance authorizing condemnation proceedings for certain property
ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -10, AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the City's
outside legal counsel, Lyon Weigand & Gustafson PS, to enter into negotiations for
the purchase and acquisition of certain real properties by the City for the Kiwanis
Park Ball Park Project at Fair Avenue and Maple Street and, if necessary, to institute
and prosecute legal proceedings for the condemnation and acquisition of said
properties; providing for the condemnations and taking of such real property and
declaring the condemnation and taking thereof to be necessary for a public use
required by the public interests; directing that compensation for such taking be paid
from Fund Number 331, Parks and Recreation Capital Fund of the City of Yakima.
B. Ordinance authorizing purchase of property
An Ordinance amending the 2004 budget and appropriating funds for the purchase
of land for the Kiwanis Park project, was read by title only, and laid on the table until
March 2, 2004 for a second reading.
26. Other Business
A. Consideration of revision of the City Council's MissionNision Statement
for 2004
EDLER MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO ACCEPT THE NEW
MISSION/VISION STATEMENT. Council Member Whitman clarified that the
reference to diversity of the community is not only talking about race but also jobs,
where we live, and isn't meant to be specific. Council Member Place questioned how
to measure against this statement. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mayor George read the Mission and Vision Statement into the record:
CITY OF YAKIMA
MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT FOR 2004
The mission of the City of Yakima is to govern responsively with leadership that is
committed to: enhancing the quality of life; continually improving services; and
embracing the diversity of our community.
The vision for the City of Yakima is to: build a modern responsive government;
provide cooperative, diverse leadership; promote a regional approach to services;
focus on improving public infrastructure; an act as a catalyst for economic
development.
• Jude Doty Project Update
Joe Caruso, Code Inspection Supervisor, gave an update on the Doty project and
advised that there are new ownerships in the project. He listed the names received
• from the tax rolls. Both cul de sacs on North 45 Avenue have been paved, curbing
and gutters are completed, trenches are excavated and inspected, and Pacific
Power advised that wiring should be strung next week to hook up power to the
houses. Nob Hill Water is waiting for notification to hook up the water boxes. The
majority of houses have been inspected to evaluate what work needs to be done
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before they meet codes for habitable conditions. Structures at 4401 and 4400
Alpine will be demolished and replaced by duplexes in the future. Tomorrow City
staff will meet with the four new parties to ensure they know what the City is
requesting. They will also propose to the new owners that they schedule a meeting
with the neighborhood to present their plans. The City has taken additional steps to
seek compliance with Judge Schwab's requirement to have the entire property
fenced which should result in securing of the site in the near future. The interested
parties say within one month the site will not be recognizable. Mr. Sali has claimed
they are working on changing the properties over to the new owners' names so Mr.
Doty would no longer be involved in any of the properties. -
Council Member Edler commented about the earlier meeting regarding the Yakima
'Downtown Association. He referred to a comment made by George Pechtal
suggesting a City staff member could be the focal point of the project to get the
downtown area moving again. City Manager Zais explained that we have
periodically tried to use staff support but because of commitments to other duties it
is hard for them to have a concentrated effort. They may also not have the breadth
of experience that would be required. He pointed out that YDA needs to prepare a
careful, detailed request- for - proposal with specific tasks, expectations, and
outcomes to bring to the City enabling us to solicit and look for resources. The City
will continue to provide staff support and do things to help reduce the cost. The ball
is in both YDA's and the City's court. Council Member Place commented that YDA
had asked the City to recommend how far to extend the current 16 block downtown
area. She also suggested looking at other determinations for assessments rather
than number of employees.
City Manager Zais also clarified the issue of train underpasses from the earlier
meeting. He said through the public process we narrowed the field to the two
options currently being looked at. As a general plan the other options still exist but
are out thirty plus years before they would be looked at again.
• Information Items:
Items of information provided to Council were: 2/12/04 Faxed letter from U.S. Senator
Maria Cantwell transmitting her 2/11/04 Press Release regarding unemployment benefits for
America's dislocated workers; 2/10/04 E -mail from AWC re: Emergency Management 101 •
Workshops; 1/26/04 Letter from State Military Department re: National Guard's Deployment
Community Action Team sessions; Planning Assignments Pending as of the Week of
February 17; Hanford Site Solid Waste Program Final Environmental Impact Statement Fact
Sheet, 2004; February 2004 Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Newsletter; Agenda
for the February 18, 2004 Conference of Governments Executive Committee meeting and
minutes of its January 21, 2004 meeting and the January 21, 2004 minutes of the MPO /RTPO
meeting; Washington Court of Appeals Division 11 Opinion Information Sheet re: City of
Tacoma v. Ronald and Steffi Zimmerman eminent domain authority; and Articles:2 /8/04
Caller- Times, "Voters Recall Three Kingsville Officials ", 1/29/04 The Olympian, "City May
Seek Another Project ", USA Today, "Taking the Midprice Route to Downtown, and 2/04
Yakima Valley Business Journal, "New Vision Launches Ambitious Agenda for 2004"
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27. Executive Session
EDLER MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION,
PROPERTY ACQUISITION, AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR
APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES WITH ADJOURNMENT IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent.
28. Adjournment
Following the Executive Session the meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
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CITY CLERK PAUL GEORGE, '� YOR
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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