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BUSINESS MEETING
NOVEMBER 16, 2004 - 2:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
1. Roll Call
111 Present:
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Council: Mayor Paul George, presiding, Council Members Ron Bonlender,
Dave Edler, Neil McClure, Mary Place, Bernard Sims', and Susan
Whitman
Staff: City Manager Zais, Assistant City Attorney McMurray, and City Clerk
Roberts
2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Bonlender gave an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
led by Council Member Edler.
3. Open Discussion for the Good of The Order /Special Presentations
A. Proclamations
None
B. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
None
C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service request (if any)
None
Harman Center
Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager, informed Council members of a
special contributor's citation the City of Yakima received for the Harman Center at the
National Parks and Recreation Congress in October. She passed the plaque around
for the Council members to see.
Kiwanis Park
Mrs. Nichols reviewed the grand opening at Kiwanis Park and showed a short video
that will be used to market the facility.
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. 13 and 15 were removed from Consent. The City
Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by
i title. BONLENDER MOVED AND SIMS 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.)
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*A. Approval of the minutes of the September 11, 2004 Adjourned Meeting,
October 12, 2004 Adjourned meetings (2), and October 19, 2004 Business
meeting
The minutes of the September 11, 2004 Adjourned Meeting, October 12, 2004
Adjourned Meetings (2), and the October 19, 2004 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
No one came forward to speak.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Public Hearing to consider JEM Development Application for Department of
Housing & Urban Development Section 108 Loan Funds — Yakima Hilton Garden
Inn
City Manager Zais advised that this is the formal public hearing for consideration of
federal HUD Section 108 Block Grant funds for JEM Development's use for a hotel
project in downtown Yakima. The project is valued at approximately $9.5 million,
composed of public and private financing. It is a loan to be repaid by the owner and
developer. The project has gone through considerable review with involvement from
staff and consultants, as well as in -depth briefings with Council members and the
Economic Development Committee who voted to bring it forward to Council for
approval of the loan. Because this is a complicated project requiring considerable
expertise, we retained John Finke of the National Development Council for
assistance. If the resolution to submit the loan for consideration, by HUD were
approved, the developer would then take steps for architectural services, and to get
the appraisals and HUD approval processes started. Although there are risks with a
hotel that had to be weighed by the City, the bank, and Council, the City staff feels
the project is financially feasible and that the investment securities could be
recovered if there were any default. The project is expected to be a catalyst for
major economic opportunities in the downtown area.
Bill Cook, Community and Economic Development Director, also introduced the
public hearing. The project is for $3.5 million Section 108 funds to provide
approximately 38% of the total dollars necessary to build a 104 -room hotel in
downtown Yakima in the old Mervyns building. After months of due diligence
analysis by City staff and consultant John Finke, the project is ready for public
comment and City Council consideration.
John Finke summarized the key components of the transaction and noted the
project is fairly conservatively underwritten considering its loan -to -value ratio and
debt coverage standard. He said they are confident the project will be successful as
they have done a thorough job of underwriting and feel confident to recommend it.
He then gave a brief explanation on the new market tax credit portion of the funding.
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Joe Morrier, 402 East Yakima Avenue, emphasized their intent to regenerate
downtown. In answer to the question of who would run it, Mr. Morrier said that they
would have either Hilton or another professional management company run the
hotel. Discussion then covered the design of the building and parking.
• Mayor George opened the public hearing
Kathy Coffey, speaking as a Yakima resident, supported the project and urged
Council to approve it. As the General Manager and CEO of the Convention Center,
she spoke of the need,for a full service hotel within walking distance of the
convention center with a lively downtown and shopping and dining.
Jamie Stickel, Chairman of the Yakima Downtown Association, spoke personally,
and on behalf of YDA, in support of the hotel project.
Candy Turner, 7800 West Mead, said she thinks the project will put some locally and
privately owned motels out of business and that it will pay sub standard wages. She
suggested that diversification should be considered when disbursing HUD money.
Connie Upton, Assistant General Manager of the Convention Center, spoke on
behalf of the Public Facilities District Board of Directors in support of the project.
George Pechtel, 510 North 29 Place, spoke in support of the project. He has met
with the staff and discussed the financing deal. He said that a lot of the negative
comments are personality driven and we need to get past that and go forward.
Freya Burgstaller, 1507 Belmont Avenue, expressed concern about HUD money
being used for this project. She asked, and was enlightened, on how the HUD
money requests were processed.
Barbara Grecco, 32 North 3rd Street, said For a Better Tomorrow feels passionately
about the future of downtown. They recently did an assets inventory of what is
downtown and there are over 300 downtown assets, from one- person law offices to
city hall, churches, counseling, restaurants, entertainment, and nearly 50 retail
businesses. There is a lot of life yet in downtown Yakima. Perception outweighs
what is really happening because of the closed up mall. This is an opportunity for
the Council to change that.
Kara Kondo, 3601 Hillcrest Way representing Lynn Baxter, President of League of
Women Voters, expressed the League's support of the project.
Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9 Street, said she is interested in seeing the project go
forward, and in the Council taking a risk and working together as a team to get the
project off the ground to start revitalizing downtown.
Leni Skarin, 213 South 28 Avenue, shares a lot of the support expressed towards
doing something to revitalize downtown, but thinks it is frustrating to tie up a huge
portion of a small amount of loan money in something that is not going to bring living
wage jobs to Yakima.
Mike Murphy, 4411 Snowmountain Road, thinks we should talk to Kemper Freeman
from Bellevue or Center Oaks properties rather than work on a Joe Morrier project.
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Ivone Petzinger, owner of Essencia Bakery, spoke positively about the project.
Steve Caffery, General Manager of the Capitol Theatre, feels the hotel is vital to
support prosperity of the theatre, downtown, and the future of our community.
Carrie Stagman, 402 East Yakima Avenue, gave her support to the hotel project.
Jay Wilgen, 9 North 9 Street, spoke on behalf of Yakima Valley Lodging
Association who have expressed opposition to the project primarily because of the
funding and it giving an unfair advantage. Although they support the revitalization of
downtown they feel there are better uses of these funds. They recommend other
uses be explored rather than adding hotel rooms that are running at less than 60%
occupancy.
Luz Gutierrez, 1424 South 31 Avenue, suggested it was important to use this
funding for several loans for different businesses that could be created and supply
living wage jobs, not hotel jobs. She is suspicious that Council has not seen a
business plan and are going forward without all the questions answered. She said
we are continuing to neglect the Hispanic business sector.
Dave McFadden, President of the Yakima County Development Association, 10
North 9 Street, said a healthy downtown is a vital ingredient for success in
attracting other businesses to the area. He thinks Council has looked at this project
100 different ways and is ready to make the decision. Staff has done a very good
job of underwriting this project and getting it ready for review and decision. Contrary
to what others have said, there are not a lot of people wanting to invest millions in
downtown Yakima.
Joe Mann, 6 North 3rd Street, business owner of one of the 300 business still
downtown, commends Joe Morrier for taking the risk. He pointed out that, although
a lot of people are talking about the other things that can be done with this money, it
has been sitting there for six years, and there hasn't been another project come up
that qualified for it.
Scott Brumback, 321 East Yakima Avenue, said this is a business decision and they
want the project to work. Wiley Hurst, from the same law office, also gave his
support to the project.
Hector Franco 815 North 28 asked questions about the underwriting and
commented that the Council is ignoring micro - enterprises.
Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6 Street, stated concerns about the level of wages of the
jobs created, about parking, and the impact on the other motels.
Jar Arcand, 111 East Yakima Avenue, claimed that the number one industry in the
city is tourism. Service jobs and service wages are consumer driven and we need to
recognize we have a service industry that we need to support to compete with the
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rest of the state. Without those tourist dollars coming in many businesses will be
closed. He said it appears the biggest problem with the loan is that it's to Joe
Morrier as a lot of people dislike him. He suggested we must support the project
and put away the emotions for the man. He emphasized the need to make sure the
loan is ironclad.
Kathy Coffey, President and CEO of the Convention Center said that a disservice
has been done by the comments about the low wages for the hotel. That is a
perception of the past. Our hotels pay good wages and have medical benefits.
They did a study with the Department of Revenue and Tourism and the average
wage three years ago was $12.95 an hour. Although that is not in the high tech
range, three years ago that was not a terrible wage.
• Mayor George closed the public hearing.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; SIMS, MOVED AND BONLENDER
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION.
• Council members comment
Council Member McClure thanked everyone who came to speak assuring them that
they have looked at this long and hard. He agreed with everyone's concerns about
downtown Yakima and will vote with them in mind. He suggested there is a third
option rather than just approve or not approve the application before them. That
option would be to change the collateral situation with the agreement.
Council Member Place said this is the seventh project proposed by Mr. Morrier and
she has supported each one before. We do need a new hotel downtown as the
hotels downtown are in'desperate need of updating. But, Mr. Morrier will be a novice
hotel owner and she is also concerned about the city's subordinate position on the
repayment. She encouraged Mr. Morrier to go ahead with this on his own.
Council Member Edler commented that a key word citizens used was stewardship.
He said that Joe Morrier had an opportunity to steward our downtown previously and
failed. But, he has also studied the project and now realizes that when anchor
stores fall on tough times and pull out of small markets like Yakima, we can point
fingers at Joe Morrier while not recognizing the larger factors that cause those
things. Other key discussions were about parking and the lack of trust by the
community. Thinking of what possibilities loom with the promise of this project and
the personal guarantees the Morrier's are bringing to the table, he will choose to •
respect Joe Morrier and his management team and that they've learned from past
mistakes and this project will begin a new era of life in downtown.
Council Member Bonlender said that he lives downtown and he recognizes the
importance of this project to the neighborhood. He pointed out that their mission
statement says the City Council will be a catalyst for economic development.
The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion passed by a 4 -3
roll call vote; McClure, Place, and Whitman voting nay.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -173, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
submit an application for $3,560,000 from the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program
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of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for
Yakima Hotel, LLC to construct a Hilton Garden Inn Hotel.
Following a short break, the meeting reconvened at 4:15 p.m. (City Attorney Paolella replaced
McMurray at the horseshoe).
7. Public Hearing on the Five -Year (2005 -2009) Community Development Block
Grant Consolidated Plan and 2005 Annual Action Plan
Bill Cobabe, explained this is a final public hearing and noted that Spanish
translation is available. Our city is a Community Development and Home
Entitlement Community meaning we receive funding without the need to
apply. We wait until Congress comes up with a budget to determine how
much money we're going to have. Today's review is based on an estimate.
Let it be noted that the funding does come with requirements and restrictions.
This hearing is the final opportunity for citizen input. There have not been any
written comments received during the comment period. CDBG and HOME
have similar purposes, to provide assistance to low and moderate - income
people. This hearing is to consider both the Five Year Strategic Plan and the
Annual Action Plan. One of most important components in developing these
plans is citizen input. There was an appointed citizens committee made up of
volunteers. Mr. Cobabe responded to a question from Council Member Sims
regarding the swimming pools and advised there is no money for swimming
pools.
Freya Burgstaller spoke as a representative of the citizens committee. She
said they followed the guidelines and everybody who worked on the
committee was sincere in putting their efforts into understanding the process
and bringing it to a point where the most needs are met. She commented that
that some points that were discussed during the meetings are not as high in
the packet as when discussed. One is the preservation of neighborhoods,
including historic homes, and another is helping youth and youth activities.
She said she was sure that when Council receives their applications for the
grant they will be very generous in supplying the money to those groups. She
said ONDS extended efforts to get the people involved and to attend the
public hearings, but the meetings were not well attended. She could offer no
solution to that problem.
• Mayor George opened the public hearing
Betty Gaudette responded to the comments about the lack of attendance
noting that citizens that had attended previous year's meetings were told they
were an intimidating group of activists and, as a result, didn't feel welcome.
She read a portion of the plan (page 4) about irrigation and said it was
incorrect and requested that it be corrected. She also commented on the
expansion of the target area saying it was impractical since the needs of the
current target area could not be met.
Luz Gutierrez, 1424 South 31 Avenue, expressed concern about the
process. She felt last year's committee was better and that this year's system
was discriminatory and controlled by staff. There was then discussion on her
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requests for meeting minutes and attendance records. She also went into
detail on monies for regional government services, the Southeast Community
Center, and requests from the Hispanic Chamber. She made comments
about excessive administrative costs and how she doesn't agree with how the
money is being spent with references to discrimination.
Council Member Sims asked for clarification on items being cut to balance the
budget. He also clarified the administrative costs that fund the grantswriter.
Mr. Cobabe said that ever since that position has been funded primarily
through the use of CBDG dollars, we receive about 100% return on that
investment. Further discussion ensued on the grantswriter's role.
Bill Lover, 2507 West Yakima Avenue, was also a member of this committee.
He said there is an official HUD category of folks that we tend to leave out and
that is the very low income people.
Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9 th Street, thinks the document is woefully
inadequate. She felt it was a highly controlled process that limited citizen
input. At every meeting she attended historic preservation was a high priority
yet there is only one line in the five year plan on historic preservation. She felt
the whole process was convoluted and claimed to be one of those intimidating
people that attended the meetings in the prior year. She said it was indicated
to them at a council subcommittee meeting that they needn't apply for a
position on the committee because they wouldn't get chosen.
Hector Franco, 815 North 28 Avenue, said the five year plan has no vision
and is the same as in the past. He thinks the plan only pays "lip service" to
micro - enterprises. He also complained about the administrative costs.
Maud Scott, SE Yakima, also commented on the "intimidating group of
activists" and how they did not attend or apply to the committee per Council's
initiation. She expressed concerns with the process, the survey, the new
target area map, and the budget. She then addressed the budget set aside
last year for the irrigation rebuild and said this fund should be doubled and
used to lay pipe in the general system beyond the rebuilding schedule to
reduce the project completion time. She requested a roll call vote and to set
aside time to discuss the process.
Mark Mathews, 202 South Naches Avenue, spoke about his buying into
Yakima by purchasing and cleaning up a number of houses. He showed
before and after pictures of the houses he rebuilt. He requested the City
Council help him expand his business through the use of CBDG funds.
• Mayor George closed the public hearing
Council Member Bonlender said that no matter what process is used there
would be criticism from people. He questioned the Southeast Community
Center support for following years. Mr. Zais advised that it is a three -year
contract with performance standards that must be met each year.
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Council Member Place addressed the expanded target area issue saying that
after considerable discussion they decided they were concentrating on only
one area and if people qualified outside that area, we couldn't help them. The
Council felt we should help people in poverty, not just in one area. Council
Member Bonlender said it would be Tess discriminatory. Council Member
Sims said at first he was opposed to changing the target area but after
speaking with realtors about opportunities for first -time buyers and for
restoration, he changed his mind and will be voting for the expansion of this
area.
SIMS MOVED AND EDLER SECONDED TO ADOPT THE STAFF
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND
THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
8. Public Hearing on the 2005 Preliminary Budget
Outside Agency Requests (Budget Page 1 -1; Policy Issue Page PI -85)
Intergovernmental Services (Budget Page 1 -1)
• Mayor George opened the public hearing
Mayor George explained that this hearing is on the entire budget including the
outside agency requests.
Yakima County Development Association - Dave McFadden submitted a
plaque in appreciation of past support and talked about various projects.
Black Rock Project Study - Where the money comes from was discussed, e.g.
60% out of potable water and 40% from irrigation. Chuck Klarich and Charlie
DeChappelle gave a project status. Bill Lover commented that everyone he
knows is behind the Black Rock project but one level of government shouldn't
be paying a citizen's group to lobby another level of' government, therefore, he
suggested denial of this budget request.
Allied Arts Van - Elizabeth Miller, Director, said this is the first year of being
totally unfunded. She gave background information on the program and how
they have tripled the number of kids they are serving. The small amount of
money they receive has been used to get other funding. She said they need
seed money to get more financing or they won't be able to continue the
program. Council Member Place said they haven't talked about the possibility
of reconsidering this program when kids activities in the parks program are
discussed. She suggested it be kept on the table until that time.
Salvation Army program at Milroy Park will not be done this year.
RSVP program - Debra Wilson distributed a handout and spoke about the
program and their request for $3,000 emphasizing the community gets a good
return for the money.
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Clarence Barnett, representing Central Washington Homebuilders Association,
spoke about the policy issue regarding the two alternatives to either establish a
stormwater utility or establish a minimal stormwater program for the year 2005.
The Homebuilders support the minimal stormwater program and he supplied
their reasons. His conclusion was a minimal activity stormwater program for
the year 2005 will allow everyone to struggle through the 900+ pages of the
model Municipal Stormwater Manual and the Stormwater Management Manual
for Eastern Washington and perhaps by then the UIC rules will be finalized.
Bill Lover questioned the Code Administration policy issue increasing revenue
by $99,000 through increased fees. He was advised that the increased
revenue was to cover a portion of an inspector as well as replace other
previously reduced revenues. It will also align the City's fees with the County's.
Abel Castillano, 1614 Browne Avenue, spoke against the policy issue to
eliminate the battalion chief positions. Mr. Castillano described the duties of
the battalion chiefs and why it is necessary, for safety, to maintain these
positions.
Following a break to change the video tape, the meeting reconvened at 6:20 p.m.
Ron Johnson, representing Fire Union Local 469, also spoke against the policy
issue to eliminate the battalion chief positions. He emphasized it as a safety
issue and submitted a paper with statistics and outlined their concerns. City
Manager Zais explained it is a fiscal issue but they are willing to hold off on
presenting it to Council for a decision during the budget wrap up; but it is not
something that can be ignored.
• Mayor George closed the public hearing
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
*9. Consideration of Resolutions authorizing execution of professional services
agreement with MBG Surveying for:
JA. Nob Hill Blvd. widening and reconstruction project, 68 to 80 Avenues •
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -174, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with MBG Surveying to collect
topographic data in preparation for the design and reconstruction of a section of Nob
Hill Boulevard from 68 Avenue to 80 Avenue.
B. Sidewalk construction project on the north side of Lincoln Avenue
between 18 -29 Avenues
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -175, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with MBG Surveying to collect
topographic data in preparation for the design and construction of a sidewalk on the
north side of Lincoln Avenue between 18 Avenue and 29 Avenue.
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*10. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of contract with Andreotti
and Associates for professional engineering services related to the River Road
widening for bridge and culvert design
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -176, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and Andreotti &
• Associates, Inc., for engineering services related to the River Road Widening and
Improvement Project.
*11. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with PLSA
Engineering and Surveying for professional services relating to the
Englewood Terrace Sewer LID project
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -177, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with PLSA Engineering & Surveying to
collect topographic data for the design and construction of a sanitary sewer main to
connect with the existing sewer system in the vicinity of South 69 Avenue, Yakima,
Washington.
*12. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of Letter of Understanding
with Yakima County and the Yakima Air Terminal regarding relocation of a
portion of West Washington Avenue
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -178, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager to execute a Letter of Understanding between the City of Yakima, Yakima
County, and the Yakima Air Terminal regarding the relocation of a portion of West
Washington Avenue.
13. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of amendment to contract
with Shockey Brent for environmental review services relating to the Wal -Mart
land use application
Council Member Edler questioned why continue to pursue the WaI -Mart EIS after the
recent Growth Management Hearings Board decision. City Manager Zais explained
that the Wal -Mart EIS covers three sites, the 72 site and two sites on 64 They
have also submitted a separate rezone application for the 64 Avenue site. This is
an all - inclusive process, although, as stated to the Growth Management Board, we
believe the 72" Avenue site ought to be withdrawn. That could be a major step
forward in allowing the other process to go forward unencumbered. Reid Shockey
was retained for the peer level review after Wal- Mart's professional staff had
completed its preliminary EIS. We found it to be inadequate and incomplete in a
number of areas and Shockey was brought on board to assist us. With his
expertise, it was completed. The city is being reimbursed for these costs. We still,
legally, have to process the full EIS and Mr. Shockey needs to be retained to assist
us in completing that final document as it goes through its stages. Ray Paolella , City
Attorney, added that the decision referred to is actually an order from the Eastern
Washington Growth Management Hearings Board that applies to the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and not the rezone. The City Clerk read the
resolution by title only; SIMS MOVED AND BONLENDER SECONDED TO ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -179, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to City Contract No. 2003 -28 with
Shockey Brent, Inc., to provide for additional environmental review services related
to the draft Environmental Impact Statement that was issued by the City regarding
the possible siting and construction of a retail facility by the WaI -Mart Company in
the Nob HiII /Meadowbrook/Tieton area of the City of Yakima.
*14. Consideration of Resolution declaring used police vehicles as surplus and
authorizing their sale /transfer to the Washington State Surplus
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -180, A RESOLUTION declaring four used police cars to
be surplus and authorizing their sale to the Washington State Surplus.
15. Consideration of adoption of Standard Motions A & B to initiate the annexation
of property located within the Englewood Annexation area
Bruce Benson, Planning Supervisor, handed out an amended map indicating the
increased size of the proposed annexation. Two parcels had been added by
request. They add about 128 acres to the annexation and $1,222,000. McCLURE
MOVED AND PLACE SECONDED TO ADOPT MOTIONS A AND B AND USE THE
MAP DATED NOVEMBER 16, 2004. Council Member Sims pointed out that the
revenue and expenditure analysis will have to be redone. City Manager Zais said
there are service impacts from this annexation, mainly street maintenance. Also
discussed was how this opens up further development opportunities for the area.
The people will receive city services and have the opportunity to see improvements
in their property value. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
MOTION A: Set November 1.6, 2004 as the time of a meeting with the initiating
parties, being Buster S. and Kathy Winters, et al, who have signed a Notice of Intent
to Commence Annexation Proceedings.
MOTION B: Accept the annexation proposed by Buster S. and Kathy Winters, et al,
the area to be annexed was required to assume its share of the City's existing
indebtedness, and it was directed that a Notice of Intent to Annex be filed with the •
Yakima County Boundary Review Board.
*16. Approval of Final Contract Payments for:
A. 16 Avenue & Englewood /Cherry Avenue Intersection Signalization
Project No. 1964 performed by Knobels Electric
B. Irrigation System Improvement Projects Nos. 2008 & 2009 performed by
Trenchless Construction
The report from the City Engineer, dated November 5, 2004, with respect to the
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completion of the work on the 16 Avenue & Englewood / Cherry Avenue
signals Improvement Project No. 1964, performed by Knobel's Electric, was
approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set
forth was authorized.
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ORDINANCES
17. Consideration of Legislation relating to the Wastewater Connection Charge:
A. Resolution adopting the 2004 Wastewater Connection Charge Study
Update
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only, PLACE MOVED AND EDLER
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2004 -181, A RESOLUTION adopting the 2004 Wastewater
Connection Charge Study as revised, for the City of Yakima, Washington.
B. Ordinance amending the Wastewater Connection Rates and Charges
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only, EDLER MOVED AND McCLURE
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -69, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima relating to
wastewater rates, fees, and charges; adjusting various wastewater rates, fees and
charges; amending Sections 7.58.020, 7.58.030, 7.58.040, 7.58.050, 7.58.060,
7.58.070, 7.58.080, 7.58.085, and 7.58.090, and adding a new Section 7.58.095, of
the Yakima Municipal Code; and providing for related matters.
*18. Consideration of Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code 9.50 regarding
'assignment of citation numbers in the Municipal Code pertaining to parking
restrictions
ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -70, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic; amending Chapter
9.50 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code and specifically the citations previously
assigned to the motorized foot scooter ordinance in order to correct an inadvertent
conflict with other parking ordinances previously assigned to the same citations in
the City of Yakima Municipal Code; permitting the motorized foot scooter ordinance
to be entered into the Municipal Court computer system.
*19. Consideration of Ordinance accepting the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation to approve the rezone of property located at 711 West Walnut
Avenue, requested by Next Step Housing
ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -71, AN ORDINANCE concerning land use and zoning;
rezoning the property located at 711 West Walnut Avenue, Yakima, Washington
(Yakima County Assessor's Parcel No. 181324 - 42502) from Multi - Family Residential
(R -3) to Professional Business (B -1); and amending the Official Yakima Urban Area
Zoning Map to reflect said rezone.
*20. Consideration of Ordinance accepting the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation to approve the right -of -way vacation of portions of North 31
North 32 and Hathaway Avenues, as requested by the City Office of
Neighborhood Development Services
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ORDINANCE NO. 2004 -72, AN ORDINANCE relating to right -of -way vacation;
vacating City of Yakima right -of -way along certain undeveloped portions of North
31 Avenue, North 32 Avenue and Hathaway Avenue within the City of Yakima,
Washington.
21. Other Business
City Manager Zais added a resolution setting a date of public hearing on the
1 j repeal of Ordinance 2001 -56, amendment to the Yakima Urban Area
'' Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map for the Congdon property, as a result of
the Growth Management Board's order received November 16 There must
be a minimum of 20 -days notice for this to occur. In order to meet that
timeframe, the public hearing date would be set for and action would be taken
on December 14 The City Clerk read the resolution by title only, PLACE
MOVED AND EDLER SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION R- 2004 -182, A RESOLUTION setting the date of December 14,
2004, at 2 p.m. as the date of the public hearing on the repeal of Ordinance
No. 2001 -56 (amending the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use Map).
22. Executive Session regarding pending litigation
McCLURE MOVED AND BONLENDER SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 15 MINUTES AND THEN TO NOVEMBER 23,
2004 AT 8 :30 A.M. FOR A BUDGET REVIEW STUDY SESSION, THEN TO
NOVEMBER 30, 2004 AT 8 :00 A.M. FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION, THEN
TO NOVEMBER 30 AT 8 :30 A.M. FOR A BUDGET REVIEW STUDY
SESSION, AND THEN TO DECEMBER 7, 2004 8 :30 A.M. FOR THE
BUDGET WRAP UP MEETING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
23. Adjournment
Following the Executive Session, the meet', i adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY A. / �� ,� "_2 60_____
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CITY CLERK PAUL P. GEORGE, 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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