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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JULY 5, 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, and Susan
Whitman
Staff: Ray Paolella, City Attorney and Acting City Manager, and City Clerk
Roberts
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 Presentations
Mayor George introduced Ryan Huibregtse, a Chamber of Commerce sponsored
job shadow from Wapato High School, and presented him with an official City pin.
Cathy Rathbone, Summitview Library, thanked Council for the proclamation read at
the last Council meeting. She advised Council about the Elizabeth I national
traveling exhibit displayed at the Summitview branch until August 5 and spoke
about other related events being held during this time.
Mayor George presented certificates of appreciation to Reverend Gordie Berg to
distribute to the volunteers from several Evangelical churches who assisted in the
June 18, 2005 clean up project. 143 volunteers, including Council Member Edler,
donated a total of 700 hours to pick up 12 tons of garbage from alleys and vacant
Tots, and cleaned up graffiti and low- income senior citizens' yards.
Council Member Bonlender announced that this coming weekend, July 8 and 9, is
the second Cruise - The -Ave event in conjunction with the Low Riders being in town.
In addition, the Folk Life Festival will be held in Franklin Park.
A. Proclamations
Mayor George read a proclamation in appreciation and congratulations to Farm
Workers' Clinic for its new Lincoln Avenue Medical /Dental Center. Glenn Cassidy
accepted the proclamation and invited Council Members to attend their Open
House scheduled for next Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
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B. Special recognition to Brian Schaeffer, Deputy Fire Chief
Fire Chief Dennis Mayo praised Deputy Fire Chief Schaeffer for his
accomplishments during the past two years of employment and stated Deputy Chief
Schaeffer was leaving to be the assistant fire chief in Spokane. Deputy Schaeffer
commented it is with regret that he is leaving, but he found employment in the same
area where his wife is now employed.
C. Citizen service requests — none
D. Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions (if any) - 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. Item No. 12B was deferred and Item No. 7 was added to the
Consent Agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and ordinances by title. SIMS MOVED AND McCLURE
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 1, 2005 Adjourned meeting and the
May 11, 2005 Special meeting
The minutes of the February 1, 2005 Adjourned meeting and the May 11, 2005
Special 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 citizen came forward to speak at this time.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Second of two public hearings to consider:
A. Resolution adopting a Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for
years 2006 through 2011 and amending the Metropolitan Transportation
Plan
B. Resolution amending the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan
Capital Facilities Element to incorporate the adopted Six -year
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
Kay Adams, City Engineer, advised that the list was amended to add the projects
discussed at the last hearing. At the request of Council Member Place, it was the
general consensus to add two projects to the list: 1) Intersection improvements to
34 Avenue and River Road, and 2) Street improvements to Englewood Avenue,
24` -40` Avenues. In response to Council Member Edler's question regarding the
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inclusion of grade separation projects on Mead and Washington, Mr. Adams stated
they were added at the suggestion of the Freight Mobility Board and State
legislators.
• Mayor George opened the public hearing
There were no citizens wishing to comment on this issue.
• Mayor George closed the public hearing
The City Clerk read Resolution A by title. McCLURE MOVED AND SIMS
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND AMENDED PROGRAM LIST.
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The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -105, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six -Year
Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2006 through 2011 for the
construction of streets and arterial streets in the City of Yakima and amending the
Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
The City Clerk read Resolution B by title. SIMS MOVED AND PLACE SECONDED
TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -106, A RESOLUTION to amend the Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan Capital facilities Element to incorporate the Six -Year
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for the period of 2006 through 26011.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
*7. Approval of the 2004 Annual Police Department Report
The 2004 Annual Police Department Report was approved.
8. Consideration of Resolution regarding litter abatement enforcement by the
Community Review Board
Chris Waarvick, Public Works Director, introduced this item by stating this resolution
acknowledges that Council chooses to expand, not the legal role, but the Community
Review Board's (CRB) role to look at litter enforcement issues. Joe Caruso,
Supervising Code Inspector, responded to Council's questions regarding the
frequency of the CRB's meetings (shouldn't increase), coordination with Refuse on
litter problems involving apartment dumpsters, and the door hanger program, which he
considers a successful code compliance venture.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title. BONLENDER MOVED AND McCLURE
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -107, A RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima, authorizing
and directing the City of Yakima Community Review Board and the City of Yakima
Division of Code Administration to identify and implement more effective means of
controlling unlawful litter in the City of Yakima, including the use of educational
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materials, community outreach efforts, coordination of volunteer assistance, and
notices of possible violation to persons who cause or allow unlawful litter to
accumulate on property within the City of Yakima.
9. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution and submission of an
application for an SIED grant/loan for the Yakima Air Park at McAllister Field
Council Member Place commented that she thought the Airport could get a 100%
grant (rather than a grant/loan combination) if the County applies to the SIED Board
for grant, instead of the City sponsoring the application. Michael Morales, responded
that after speaking with Mr. Taylor, Commissioner Leita, and Dave McFadden, they
felt the County would have to meet the same requirements that the City would have in
pursuing funds, in terms of collateral. Council Member Place reported that other
County- sponsored programs received 100% grants. Mr. Morales commented that if
the City were to use this source of funds, the County, as co -owner still has to authorize
the Airport Board to incur debt and they would be liable for half of the payments. Buck
Taylor, Airport Manager, stated the application was written and requested through the
City; however, he would gladly accept a full grant if it is possible. City Attorney Paolella
suggested the resolution could be amended to state that the City Manager's
authorization to execute the grant and loan application is subject to there first being an
investigation about the potential for full grant funding. The City Clerk read the
Resolution by title; SIMS MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. PLACE MOVED AND EDLER SECONDED TO AMEND THE
RESOLUTION TO STATE THAT THE CITY MANAGER'S AUTHORIZATION TO
EXECUTE THE GRANT AND LOAN APPLICATION IS SUBJECT TO THERE FIRST
BEING AN INVESTIGATION ABOUT THE POTENTIAL FOR FULL GRANT
FUNDING. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. The question was called
for a vote on the motion as amended. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
Mr. Taylor gave a brief report on the current and potential development activities at the
Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -108, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute and submit grant and loan application with Yakima County for funding from
the Yakima County Supporting Investments in Economic Development (SIED) Fund
for infrastructure improvements necessary for the Yakima Air Park at McAllister Field.
The City Manager's authorization to execute the grant and loan application is subject
to there first being an investigation about the potential for full grant funding.
*10. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with VMS for
value engineering services related to the grade separation project
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -109, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the
City of Yakima to execute a professional services agreement with Value Management
Strategies, Inc., for value engineering services regarding the City of Yakima Grade
Separation Project.
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*11. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of collective bargaining
agreement for Fire PERS /Public Safety Communications
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -110, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager to execute amendments to the collective bargaining agreements for calendar
years 2004, 2005, and 2006 with the International Association of Firefighters, Local
469, AFL -CIO (Public Safety Dispatches and Lead Dispatchers and PERS Fire
Department Employees and 9 -1 -1 Calltakers).
12. Consideration of Resolutions authorizing execution of agreements with:
*A. Sunfair Association
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -111, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and the
Yakima Sunfair Festival Association for the arrangement of tourist promotion
services.
B. Chamber of Commerce
This item was deferred.
ORDINANCES
13. Consideration of Ordinance adjusting the rate of compensation for members of
the City Council
Assistant City Attorney Paul McMurray stated that this ordinance reflects the results of
Council's discussion at the previous meeting. There is a distinction in the ordinance
between the effective dates for the at -large council members and the district council
members because state law prohibits a salary increase mid -term.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title. EDLER MOVED AND BONLENDER
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. Council Member Whitman agreed that an
increase in compensation is needed; however, she disagreed with the figures in the
ordinance. She argued that the compensation is close to Seattle's and Everett's pay;
and while the population is close to Federal Way's, the assessed valuation for Yakima
is much lower than Federal Way's. WHITMAN MOVED AND PLACE SECONDED TO
AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO COMPENSATE THE MAYOR AT THE RATE OF
$1375, THE ASSISTANT MAYOR AT $1175, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS AT $1075
PER MONTH. Council Member Edler spoke in favor of the original motion, as did
Mayor George. Council Member Bonlender spoke in support of the amendment,
stating this issue could be reviewed in another two years. The question was called
for a vote on the motion to amend. The motion carried by 4 -3 roll call vote: Edler,
George and Sims voting nay. The question was called for a vote on the motion,
as amended. The motion carried by 5 -2 roll call vote; Edler and Sims voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -35, AN ORDINANCE relating to the salaries of elected
officials; increasing the salaries of elected officials; and amending Section 2.20.094 of
Chapter 2.20 of the City Municipal Code.
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*14. Consideration of Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to change Swan
Avenue to a one -way street between 15 and 16 Avenues and to prohibit left -
turns at North 16 Avenue
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -36, AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of Traffic and
Rules of the road within Yakima City Limits, amending Section 9.50.290, One -Way
Streets, of Chapter 9.50 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*15. Consideration of Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to restrict parking on
the north side of King Street, west of S. 1 Street to accommodate request of
the County Sheriff
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -37, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic; creating and defining
an area for restricting parking on King Street in the vicinity of South First Street, and
amending Section 9.50.050, all of the Yakima Municipal Code.
*16. Second reading of Ordinance amending the 2005 budget and appropriating
funds to the EMS Fund from the Legends Casino Grant
An Ordinance amending the 2005 budget and appropriating funds to purchase
grant- funded emergency communication equipment, previously having been
read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -38, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2005 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making appropriations of $5,000 within the 150 — Emergency
Services Fund for expenditure during 2005 to purchase grant - funded emergency
communication equipment
*17. Second reading of Ordinance amending the 2005 budget and appropriating
State funds to the CBD Capital Improvement Fund for the Yakima Avenue and
Front Street improvement projects
An Ordinance amending the 2005 budget and appropriating funds for the
renovation of public walkways in the Downtown area, previously having been
read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -39, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2005 budget for
the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $4,790,000 within the 321
— Central Business District Improvement Fund for expenditure during 2005 to
provide for renovation of public walkways in the Downtown area.
18. Other Business
Council Member Place announced that she would not seek another term of office,
citing her desire to spend more time with her family.
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• Information Items
Items of information provided to Council were: Articles from the June 24, 2005 Yakima -
Herald Republic re: "Proposed hiking trail would wind from Yakima to Rainier" and the June
26, 2005 The Seattle Times, "Hiking path to Zink city to mountain trail "; Washington State Jail
Industries Board — 2004 Offender Work Report; and Planning Division Assignments Pending
as of July 5, 2005.
19. Executive Session regarding pending litigation (allow approximately 40 minutes)
McCLURE MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DISCUSSING PENDING LITIGATION, FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE
ADJOURNMENT TO JULY 12, 2005 AT 7:30 A.M. FOR A STUDY SESSION. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
20. Adjournment to July 12, 2005 at 7:30 a.m. for a Study Session to review
options updating the City of Yakima urban growth area boundaries and
proposed interlocal cooperative agreement between the City of Yakima,
Yakima County, Moxee and Terrace Heights
Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at
4:25 p.m.
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CITY CLERK PAUL P. GEORGE, MAYO
Minutes prepared by Karen Roberts. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City
Clerk's Office
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