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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/03/2005 Business Meeting 1 2 8 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 3, 2005 - 2:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL 1. Roll Call Present: Council: Mayor Paul George, presiding, Council Members Ron Bonlender, Dave Edler, Neil McClure, Mary Place, Bernard Sims (absent after 4:55 p.m.), and Susan Whitman Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Roberts 2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance Council Member McClure gave an invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Sims. 3. Open Discussion for the Good of The Order /Special Presentations A. Presentations: • Chuck Gregory retirement, Parks Department employee Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager, honored the retirement of Chuck Gregory following 32 years of service with the City's Parks and Recreation Division. City Manager Zais presented Chuck with a watch. B. Proclamations: • National Police Week Council Member Bonlender read a proclamation declaring May 15, 2005 as Peace Officer Memorial day in honor of law enforcement officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. The week of May 9 -1 5 th will be observed as Police Week. Chief Sam Granato accepted the proclamation and invited citizens and Council to an open house at the Police Legal Center on Friday the 13 following ceremonies at the Millennium Plaza. • Day of Prayer Council Member Edler read a proclamation declaring May 5 as National Day of Prayer and a day of prayer in the city of Yakima. Linda lasella accepted the proclamation and described planned activities, including the Mayor's prayer breakfast to be held May 5 at the Red Lion Center. There also will be 34 prayer stations open throughout the day. • Letter Carrier Food Drive Day Mayor George read a proclamation declaring May 14 as Letter Carrier Food Drive Day. Dan Stanaway, Yakima Postmaster, and Jeffery Bohlinger, letter carrier, accepted the proclamation. Mr. Bohlinger commented that over 750,000 postal employees support this effort. 1..z:9, MAY 3, 2005 • Sister City Council Member Whitman read a proclamation declaring the month of May 2005 as Yakima - Moralia, Michoacan Sister City U.S. / Mexico Sister Cities International Month. Jim Whitney, President of the Sister City Association, accepted the proclamation and spoke about the benefits of the sister city relationship. He also presented to Council a certificate from the Association of Sister Cities declaring them as an official member of the association. He noted that a delegation will be coming from Morelia in the fall and extended an invitation to send a Yakima delegation to Morelia in November with a special invitation to the Mayor. C. Citizen service requests: • Response to Del Mathews complaint from Planning / Code Enforcement Division and AFSCME Bill Cook, Community and Economic Development Director, described the response activity that has taken place as a result of the Del Mathews complaint and petition. He and Yvette Lewis, AFSCME Union President, met with the City Manager to get a better understanding of the issues and how they could be improved. Sixteen of the forty -one names on the petition agreed to be interviewed. There were no specific complaints about staff. The issues were about the codes themselves and the cumbersomeness of the planning process. Suggestions were received about codes and they responded to questions about the appeal process. Mr. Mathews' particular case was an interpretation issue and is scheduled for a hearing in front of the Hearing Examiner May 12 At that hearing the City will explain their interpretation and Mr. Matthews will explain his side. The Hearing Examiner will then make a decision. D. Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions PLACE MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO REAPPOINT JAMIE STICKEL, STEVE CAFFERY, AND LEROY THOMPSON TO THE YAKIMA DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION FOR ANOTHER THREE -YEAR TERM. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council Member Sims advised that the appointment committee for the Historical Preservation Board, after reviewing over twenty applications and conducting interviews, recommend the following seven candidates for appointment: Joe Mann 1 year term Michael Siebol 1 year term George Pechtel 2 year term John Hopwood 2 year term Mary Hernandez 2 year term Scott Irons 3 year term Freya Burgstaller 3 year term 2 13:0 MAY 3, 2005 Council Member Sims recommended that the remaining applicants be available in an advisory capacity to this board and be involved in the training in order to have available applicants for any vacancies that occur. PLACE MOVED AND EDLER SECONDED TO ACCEPT THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. It was noted that Dave Cook, the County Assessor, also participated in the interview process. 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. 7 and 8 were added and Item No. 10C was removed from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. SIMS MOVED AND EDLER 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 the minutes of the February 15 and April 5, 2005 Business meetings and the April 12, 2005 Adjourned meeting The minutes of the February 15 and April 5, 2005 Business meeting and the April 12, 2005 Adjourned 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 Alonzo Marquez, 613 North 3rd Street, spoke against closing the pools. He said he does not believe the figures used to justify the closures and intimated that the Council is biased against Hispanics and Blacks who live on the east side where two pools are slated to be closed. He recommended a citizen's committee review the issue prior to taking any action. Roger Coburn, YMCA Swim Team Coach, spoke against closing Eisenhower pool and asked if it could remain open if it were funded by private funds. Russell Montiero, and Melinda Denko also spoke against closing Miller Pool and submitted a petition to keep it open. Bill Lover, 2507 West Yakima Avenue, commented negatively on the Parks Department budget and how it was presented and reviewed. Hector Franco, 815 North 28 Avenue, submitted a letter and expressed disappointment that, even with four new City Council members, things haven't changed. He feels east Yakima is not represented. He also spoke about his ideas of how CBDG money should be spent. 3 1 :1 MAY 3, 2005 PUBLIC HEARING 6. Public hearing regarding wastewater connection charges, connection fees and monthly service charges and consideration of ordinances Doug Mayo, Wastewater Manager, presented the recommendations supplied in Council packet: 1. Adopt Option 1: a 50% reduction of the actual collection sub - element of the Wastewater Connection Charge (WCC) for Zone 1 (inside City) to new customers. 2a. Adjust the maximum parcel size utilized in calculating WCCs for single dwelling units to 12,000 square feet. 2b. Adjust the maximum parcel size utilized in calculating WCCs for development other than single dwelling units to the greater of 40,000 square feet or 110% of the connected building footprint. 3. Waive the entire WCC for Zone 1 parcels that participate in new LIDs. They would still be responsible for the LID charges. 4. Treat collection systems financed by governmental agencies within certain census tracts on the same basis as a developer extension serving the area for purposes of calculating waivers from a portion of the actual collection sub - element of the WCC. 5. Clarify that the calculation of a WCC for parcels for which the CCRC has been paid or that has participated in an LID but has yet to connect to the wastewater system shall be credited with the current value of a single dwelling unit connection. 6. In order to maintain revenue with subsidies, the adoption of a 2.5% rate increase of in -city retail rates, service charge, and unit consumption charge. Mr. Mayo also presented an alternative proposed by Council Member Bonlender, who wanted a larger reduction (75 %) and to set an equal charge for single dwelling units regardless of parcel size. His proposal would also delay a general rate increase until after the end of the year in order to assess the revenue situation at that time. Staff comments with regard to Council Member Bonlender's proposal: 1) The larger reduction could be accommodated with the caveat that the rate increase would have to be raised to 3.25% to maintain a revenue neutral situation and allow us to continue construction to accommodate growth. 2) The equal charge for single dwelling units could be accommodated, although staff feels it is fairer the way it is currently done. 3) Staff does not believe the rate delay is in the best interest of the community for the growth of the community. It would cause a revenue default that would limit our ability to accommodate growth in the future. Discussion ensued on the impact of the options and how we got to where we are today. • Mayor George opened the public hearing 4 1:3 2J MAY 3, 2005 Katrina Vickers, 904 South 7th Avenue, gave a recap of her situation. In November 2004 she was quoted $3,700 to hook up to an existing sewer stub. When she checked February 17, 2005 she was advised it would cost $13,682. It was explained that if the Council were to accept Option 1, her hook up charge would drop to approximately $6,500. Under Mr. Bonlender's proposal it would drop to about $4,500. Discussion continued on the potential of honoring the original quote. Joe Walsh, from Central Washington Home Builders, said they felt Option 1 was the best choice prior to having heard about the proposal from Council Member Bonlender. He did comment on the complexity of the WCC calculations and provided a couple examples to the City Clerk to simplify it and encouraged the Council to look into them. Doug Rich, a broker with Prestige Realty, advised that he researched all new construction closings in 2004 to figure out where the people are coming from and four out of five are moving from within Yakima. He then proceeded to discuss the gap between incomes and the cost of homes in upper Yakima County and the impacts of increased construction costs such as sewer connections. Mike Nixon, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity, urged Council to continue to fine tune the connection fee issue. He gave an example of the impact to their families. As the WCC fee goes up it ultimately affects the number of homes that might be able to qualify. Larry Loveless relayed a similar story about the huge increase from December to now. His neighbor paid $2,200 in 1990 to hook up and yet he will be expected to pay $11,500 to hook up. He recommends cutting the connection costs by 100% and increasing the individual rates by 4 %. He doesn't feel that new growth should be taken care of entirely by the development community. Following a short recess, the meeting resumed at 4:10 p.m. Bertin Martinez, speaking through an interpreter, had questions regarding hook up charges for his property at 1508 South 1 Street. He was referred to the Permit Center for research on the issue. Dave Ranger, Mountain States Construction Company (Sunnyside), reviewed what he has been experiencing while working with a local firm and trying to keep them in town. They received a $170,000 charge for a 20- bathroom facility. Costs like this will keep new businesses from coming to town. He referred to the fact that community citizens receive the benefits of having new businesses in town, so it's not inappropriate to share the costs of new development. The proposed option would lower the assessment to around $78,000. Although that is still high, the owner is willing pay it. He pointed out that, with regard to future development, the City needs to meet people halfway, especially large manufacturing. Doug Mayo confirmed that this situation is one of the reasons that item 2b was put in the proposal. Chris Ness, a realtor, commented that everything we do to increase the cost of developing a lot increases the cost of housing. The development industry and banking are making it easier for people to get into new homes. It was his opinion that buyers are motivated to be nickel and dimed each month rather than facing huge up front costs. 5 +,33 MAY 3, 2005 Bill Cobabe, Office of Neighborhood Development Manager, spoke on behalf of the elderly and low- income citizens in Yakima. He said there are hundreds of them that are still on wells and septic tanks and this decision will really impact them. He urged Council to keep them in mind as well. • Mayor George closed the public hearing. Council Member Sims said he would like more information on the impact this decision would have on businesses before making a decision. Council Member Edler suggested adopting the ordinance for Option 1 and revise it as necessary as questions become answered. The City Clerk read ordinance A by title only; EDLER MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. Council Members Place and Bonlender agreed with the suggestion of studying the issue further prior to adopting the change. Council Member Bonlender moved to amend the motion to his original proposal, increasing the reduction to 75% and no fee increase. The motion died for lack of a second. The motion failed by a 4 -3 vote; Place, Sims, Whitman and Bonlender voting nay. BONLENDER MOVED AND PLACE SECONDED TO STUDY THE ISSUE FURTHER WITHIN THIRTY DAYS. Council Member Edler commented that we will have the same discussion already held and, in his opinion, it is a poor use of time and leadership. He said staff has worked hard to present a solution to get us moving, and we just had the discussion you are now asking for. Mayor George advised that, in two weeks at the next Council meeting, someone who voted on the prevailing side, can ask for reconsideration allowing for an opportunity to discuss it again. Council Member McClure agreed with Edler that we will end up having the same discussion but without community input. Mr. Mayo commented that no matter what we do somebody won't like it as anything we change favors one situation and works against the other. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a 4 -2 roll call vote, Edler and McClure voting nay; Sims absent (after 4:55 p.m.) CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS * 7. Consideration of request from Planning /Codes Division for mid -year budget adjustment to add an Associate Planner position The report was accepted and the request was approved. * 8. Consideration of legislation regarding downtown development A. Resolution authorizing professional services agreement with Committee for Downtown Yakima for management services RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -71, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and the Committee for Downtown Yakima for the provision of financial and other assistance respecting the Committee's efforts to redevelop downtown Yakima. B. First reading of Ordinance amending the 2005 budget and appropriating funds for an Interim Director for downtown development (no action required this meeting; second reading scheduled 5/17/05) 6 13 4 MAY 3, 2005 An Ordinance amending the 2005 budget and appropriating funds for an Interim Director for downtown development, was read by title only, and laid on the table until May 17, 2005 for a second reading. 9. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of professional services agreement with Huibregtse, Louman Associates for design services regarding demolition of Miller Pool and construction of basketball courts in its place Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works, explained this is the result of the decision to demolish Miller pool and two out buildings and to build basketball facilities. Karen Allen and Debbie Wadleigh spoke about efforts being taken for free bus service to get to the other pools. The public will be advised through the program guide, posted signs, and radio and television public service announcements. Bev Luby Bartz, 114 North 7 Street, requested Council consider not destroying Miller pool as it is still needed in the area. She said private money is available and private people are willing to operate it if the City would cooperate with the community. Cecilia Arroya and Jocelyn Hernandez strongly opposed the closing of Miller pool and said they assisted in obtaining over 2,000 signatures on a petition against it. Mary Hernandez 1212 South 14 Avenue, commended the young people for being engaged in our political process. She urged the Council to reconsider the decision to close the pools. Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9 Street, referenced a book she is reading that states that every action we as adults take, we should ask if it is good for the children. Maud Scott, southeast Yakima, said she is saddened that this Council is so quick to pass this kind of a death sentence on a needed asset in northeast Yakima. All kids need to swim. She said they need a neighborhood with amenities and suggested the Council needed to rethink their decision. A young man who lives at 1607 South 16 Avenue said he is against Miller pool being destroyed and suggested Council was losing sight of what the purpose pools really serve. He asked if this was only a money problem. Council Member Edler thanked the young folks for their efforts and expressing their feelings. He said he has been discouraged from the comments made today as he had been labeled some things he passionately fights against, one being a racist. He told the audience that he is a pastor of a multi- ethnic church, has a multi- ethnic family and takes great offense at being called a racist. He commented that it is interesting that we would be fighting for a 50- year -old pool that looks like a 50 year old pool. Standing in the way of progress that would replace the 50- year -old pool with something that would greatly enhance and build that community is the wrong approach. He said he is committed to seeing this community retooled and that neighborhood, and every neighborhood, having something that is modern and good. This will begin by taking 50 year old antiques, closing them and replacing them with things that will truly enhance the community. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only, EDLER MOVED AND PLACE SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. Council Member McClure commented that everyone knows the easy choice but that wouldn't be a choice for our future. He asked that, regardless of 7 1.3 :5 MAY 3, 2005 the vote today, citizens keep holding our toes to the fire. He also countered the claims that this decision was made quietly and in secret as he distinctly remembered Council getting "beat up" over it a month ago when the initial vote was taken. He reminded the public that this decision is not to take any money out of parks, but to supply modern tools to make them a better place. Council Member Bonlender said he initially voted against closing the pools because of the timing. He felt the issue should have been discussed in the fall rather than just prior to the pool openings. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a 5 -1 roll call vote; Bonlender voting nay, Sims absent. Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works, extended an offer to those who came to speak against the pool closure to meet with them to show why the decision was so hard and the dilemmas that were faced. He also offered to go to the schools and explain the process if they were interested. He stated that you don't always win, but hopefully, they can come out with a better understanding. RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -67, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement between the City of Yakima and Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services related to the removal of Miller Park pool and the construction of a basketball court area in its place. 10. Consideration of Resolutions regarding submittal of Public Works Trust Fund loan applications for: *A. Wastewater facility improvements RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -68, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute applications, certifications and agreements pursuant to an application for a construction loan from the Washington State Public Works Trust Fund in the amount of $4,000,000 for improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant and other documents related to this project. *B. Design and construction of new well to replace the Ranney Well RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -69, A RESOLUTION to authorize the. City Manager to execute all necessary documents to complete and submit an application for a loan from the Washington State Public Works Trust Fund in the amount of $1,995,630 for the replacement of the City of Yakima's Ranney Well, and, if the loan application is approved, to execute all necessary certifications, agreements and other documents to complete the loan transaction. C. "B" Street and Lincoln Avenue Railroad grade separations project Council Member McClure asked about the timing of borrowing money on this project. City Manager Zais explained this is the appropriate time to apply for the Public Trust Fund loan as this is the window when the maximum amount is available. He explained that we're going to need to have some additional cash flow capability with this size of a project and the federal and state monies are reimbursable dollars. If we need the funds, we can draw them down quickly. We have up to $12 million approval authority this year. This is not new money to help support the funding shortfall that exists, it will only help with cash flow. We are still seeking other dollars. 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. 8 136 MAY 3, 2005 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -70, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to cause to be developed and executed, loan application documents and agreements with the Washington State Public Works Trust Fund for $2,000,000 for the construction of the "B" Street and Lincoln Avenue Grade Separations Project. *11. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of a license agreement with Yakima Valley Canal Company to extend water main across their right -of -way in the vicinity of 106 N. 41 Avenue RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -72, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a license agreement with the Yakima Valley Canal Company in order for the City of Yakima to extend a water main to and across the right -of -way of the Yakima Valley Canal Company in the vicinity of 106 North 41 Avenue, Yakima, Washington. *12. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of an interlocal agreement with King County for Ridematch Services RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -73, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with King County for the provision of Ridematch Services. *13. Consideration of Resolution authorizing and approving the Yakima County Auditor to conduct the September 2005 primary election by mail ballot RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -74, A RESOLUTION authorizing and approving that the Yakima County Auditor conduct the September 20, 2005 Primary election by mail ballot. *14. Consideration of Resolution declaring certain property surplus and authorizing the sale of these vehicles A. Used police vehicles RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -75, A RESOLUTION declaring eight used police vehicles to be surplus to the needs of the City of Yakima and authorizing their sale by the Washington State General Services Administration. B. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette coupe RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -76, A RESOLUTION declaring a 1994 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe VIN #1G1YY22P4R5106980 to be surplus to the needs of the City of Yakima and the Yakima Police Department, and authorizing the sale of the vehicle by whatever means determined to be appropriate by the City Manager, such as "e- Bay", local auction, or sealed bid. *15. Set the date of public hearing for June 7, 2005 to consider the Englewood Annexation June 7, 2005 was set as the date of public hearing to consider the Englewood Annexation. 9 MAY' 3, 2005 13.7 ORDINANCES 16. Consideration of Ordinance amending the Yakima Municipal Code to authorize certain "open cruising" events on Yakima Avenue and establishing a process to arrange future "open cruising" events Council Member Bonlender questioned the way the ordinance was written and suggested that the process be for permits to be issued at the City Clerks office rather than having to go to the police station. Cynthia Martinez, Senior Assistant Attorney, explained the process as written in the ordinance. Discussion covered various suggested methods of obtaining permits and the cruising idea overall. Council Member McClure reacted to how complicated this issue has become ( "It has morphed into a monster "). McCLURE MOVED AND BONLENDER SECONDED TO HAVE THREE OPEN CRUISING NIGHTS; IN JUNE (THE FIRST WEEKEND OF SUMMER), IN JULY (FOR THE LOWRIDERS), AND IN AUGUST (FOR THE VINTIQUES). City Manager Zais advised this will require an ordinance. Discussion continued on modifying the proposed ordinance with suggestions to keep section 2 (except for the last line) and delete all other sections. Section 7 would also be kept. The ordinance would just state the first weekend of summer, the weekend of July 9th and first weekend of August. Having the definite dates would give the public notice. COUNCIL MEMBER McCLURE WITHDREW HIS MOTION. PLACE MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE THE CHANGES DISCUSSED. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent. PLACE MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO PASS THE AMENDED ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -20, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic; authorizing "Open Cruising Events" on Yakima Avenue on certain weekends during the year; amending Section 9.25.010 and adding Section 9.25.020 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 17. Consideration of Ordinance amending the Yakima Municipal Code, adopting a policy for naming and renaming city streets (See Option A or Option B): Due to the lateness of the hour, this item was deferred to the next meeting (May 17t) *18. Consideration of Ordinance extending the term of the telecommunication system franchise to NW Microwave Inc. by one year ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -21, AN ORDINANCE relating to franchises; amending Subsection 2.2 of Ordinance No. 2001 -21 and extending the term of the non - exclusive franchise with Northwest Microwave, Inc. one (1) year, from nine (9) years to ten (10) years, from the effective date of Ordinance No. 2001 -21. 19. Other Business No other business 10 133' MAY 3, 2005 • Information Items Items of information provided to Council were: Flyer on May 1, 2005 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta; Agenda for the May 5, 2005 Yakima Downtown Association meeting; Invitation to attend May 6, 2005 Town Hall meeting to discuss the drought with your state and federal partners; 4/29/05 Public Service Announcement regarding Construction Activities for May 2 -6, 2005; 4/30/05 Media Release regarding Special Event concerning EMT training with Northwest Medstar helicopter landing; Agenda for the May 4, 2005 Community Review Board meeting; 4/25/05 Memorandum from Ryan Hopkins, Yakima County, re: Documents to be reviewed at the April 27, 2005 Planning Commission Study Session / Comments received from Yakima County's April 13, Roundtable Meeting re: Critical Areas Ordinance / Shoreline Master Program Update Project; 4/25/05 Letter to Yakima Valley Conference of Governments re: application for funding from the Congestion Mitigation of Air Quality Grant for pilot project to extend bus service to Selah and Union Gap; Agenda for the April 28, 2005 Yakima Air Terminal Board meeting and minutes of its March 24, 2005 meeting; and Planning Division Assignments Pending as of May 3, 2005 20. Executive Session McCLURE MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 45 MINUTES ON PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION AND THEN TO MAY 10, 2005 FOR A STUDY SESSION ON THE TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. 21. Adjournment Following the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY AlGe-C COUNC EMBER DATE b ee-"A' COUNCIL -- EMBER DATE ATTEST: 1?- CITY CLERK 'AUL P. GEORGE, MAYSe" Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 11