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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 2, 2005 - 2:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
1. Roll CaII
Present:
Council: Mayor Paul George, presiding, Council Members Ron Bonlender,
Dave Edler, Neil McClure, Mary Place, Bernard Sims, and Susan
Whitman
Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella 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 Bonlender.
3. Open Discussion for the Good of The Order /Special Presentations
A. Proclamations - none
B. Special Recognition of City employee, Iris Valladares, National Guard
Unit being deployed to Iraq
Mayor George introduced Iris Valladares, City Department Assistant II, whose
parents also work for the City (Mary, who was also present, and Luis), as well as
her uncle, John Campos (present). Iris will train as military police service and in
November go to Iraq for 12 months. Iris said she worried about the heat, but was
looking forward to going as an experience of a lifetime. She is also looking forward
to corning home safely. Iris was wished well and presented with a lovely bouquet of
flowers.
Chief Granato distributed hats and tee shirts to Council members for this evening's
National Night Out event. He invited Council to attend a party at Miller Park, at
5 p.m., at the PAL Center. Council was given a list of the events occurring within
the City.
Fire Chief Dennis Mayo introduced Dave Willson as the interim Deputy Fire Chief.
C. Citizen service requests:
• Report regarding status of enforcement of Tiger Oil properties
cleanup
Royale Schneider, Code Compliance Officer, reported she is investigating the four
Tiger Mart locations for code violations. Staff visited each site and will address them
individually. We have identified violations and have written first violation notices.
She advised Council that all the underground tanks from each location have been
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removed. Council discussed how the rumored bankruptcy would possibly impact
any clean -up action. Ken Harper, consulting attorney, stated he had been in contact
with Tiger Oil's attorney from Boise, John McCreedy, who is representing them with
DOE and handling the bankruptcy, and explained the urgency of the violations. Mr.
McCreedy said he would talk with his clients. Mr. Harper related that he told Mr.
McCreedy that we would look for voluntary compliance, but would take other legal
measures if necessary. There is a risk that any expenses the City incurs to clean
up these properties may not be recoverable due to the pending bankruptcy.
• Report on complaint concerning 4701 Summitview Avenue
Royale Schneider reminded Council that Howard Hinton had brought pictures of
this property to the last meeting. The deadline to abate the violation is Friday, which
is the day Fred Coson said he has someone coming to do the work. She said that
Fred is the occupant of the home and his brother, George, is the owner. She also
reported that some of the items Mr. Hinton complained about do not fall within the
realm of the Community Review Board.
• 1808 Swan
Joe Caruso said that he had provided Council members with a memo this morning
on the action that was taken on this property. The property recently went through a
sheriff's sale and the county now owns it. They are taking action to clean up the
property, including dismantling the trailers where the owner, Evelyn Dauenhauer,
and dogs lived. Ms. Dauenhauer took the dogs to other locations in the county.
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. It was the general consensus to add Items Nos. 8, 10, and 24,
to the Consent Agenda and to remove Items Nos. 15 and 16. 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.)
5. Audience Participation
Mike Murphy, 4411 Snowmountain Rd., commended Council for their efforts to
address the Tiger Oil and Coson situations. He said that Walt Dauber wanted him
to mention code violations at 7 and 15 N. 40 Ave., weeds along three vacant lots
in the 4100 -4200 block of Summitview, and the property at 15 N. 40 Ave. He
also asked about the status of the Doty property.
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Joe Caruso stated that due to legal actions concerning the "Doty" property,
progress has slowed down. He heard that two groups were interested in
purchasing all the lots and are looking at the liens to see how that would fit in with
their purchase. We are hoping the remaining available lots will be sold; there are
8 lots available with three houses that need to be demolished. Ken Harper stated
that to his knowledge there is no current code violation at the Doty site.
Mayor George stated that Item No. 9 would be discussed at this time. (Although
the discussion took place at this time in the meeting, the item will follow the numerical
sequence in the minutes.)
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
6. Consideration of report regarding Downtown Futures Initiative on
recommendations for Yakima Avenue design plan
Chris Waarvick, Public Works Director, said this is the first phase of decisions for the
Downtown Futures Initiative. He said that Senator Deccio, who had been present to
support this project, had to leave before this discussion. As an aside, since both
projects were supported by Senator Deccio, he mentioned that the change order for
Kiwanis Park did not come in within budget guidelines; therefore, he will bring back
legislation for design and a formal bid for construction next spring.
The recommendations developed to date by the design team include:
1) Consultant to prepare detailed designs, plans, and specifications for the "Vivid
Option" sidewalk surfaces.
2) Install the pedestrian light fixtures along Yakima Avenue which are complementary
to (not same as) the "harp style" pedestrian light fixture chosen for the North Front
Street Historic Block.
3) Install decorative irrigated potted landscaping at street intersection corners.
4) Install two varieties of street trees along Yakima Avenue (scarlet sentinel maple
and chanticleer flowering pear) including irrigation, electrical outlet, and lighting in
trees.
5) Install banner poles along Yakima Avenue.
6) Install support poles across Yakima Avenue in two or three locations for street
banners.
7) Install benches and railing with plantings, where appropriate.
8) Evaluate and reduce, where appropriate, the cluttered signage along Yakima
Avenue. Where signage is necessary and useful, place on poles in an aesthetic
manner consistent with the selected theme.
Mr. Waarvick initiated the discussion concerning the light fixtures, saying they are
recommending a harp style or something similar. There was discussion about
preparing a contributor's prospectus and see if contributions would permit a more
upscale light to be installed. The architects said that we would want to make a
distinction between North Front Street and Yakima Avenue.
Council Member Place opined that the balcony on the Yakima Avenue side of
the Mall, overhanging the sidewalk, would not be as visually pleasing compared
to the other sections. She asked if that overhang would remain. Mr. Waarvick
reported that the Mall owner has a right -of -way use permit for it and prefers to
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keep it. The owner asked if there is a way it could be worked into the design,
which we will try to do. The City does have an option on whether or not to reissue
the right -of -way use permit.
Bill Huibregtse, Huibregtse, Louman Associates, addressed the issue, stating his
reaction to the balcony was the same. It does not add to theme for Yakima
Avenue; however, Mr. Morrier told them he wishes to keep it. They will look at it
as well.
Mr. Huibregtse introduced the design team members: Gene Soules, Huibregtse,
Louman; Sheri Brockway, Brockway -Opfer -Raab Architecture; Colie Hough
Beck, and Fred Beck, Hough Beck & Baird, Inc. The scope of the work includes
Yakima Avenue from Front Street to 9 Street, curb to building face. The
schedule is accelerated, driven by a desire to get sidewalk improvements
constructed this fall for the new Hilton Garden Inn. The desire is to complete this
work by Thanksgiving.
• Using PowerPoint, Colie Hough Beck showed Council what a typical Vivid Option
project could be. They are dealing with a sidewalk width of 14 -16 feet using a
concept inspired by other things in the community, such as incorporating the
Wine banners. The colors of the foothills are vivid — golden and burgundy and
they incorporated that into the design, but heard Council wanted some green.
Knowing the business owners still want their buildings visible, they will introduce
some trees into the design. They will try to save as many existing trees as
possible, but they are not the right type. She explained the amenity zone for
street signs and uniformed standards for signs. The signal poles will stay. They
talked about putting flowers in pots so they don't get stepped on or the irrigation
damaged. They also talked about an art rail with plantings. The pedestrian zone
is about eight feet and that is where Vivid will come out, using stones or pre -cast
colored pavers. She commented that art is not a part of Phase I, but could be
incorporated later. Where there are pavers, they could have bronze inlays or
original street names in the concrete. Shopkeepers could put out tables,
benches, and trash receptacles, which would be included in the project. Sheri
Brockway continued, outlining a couple options: one was all concrete and the
other was all color; everyone liked the one bringing color into the pedestrian
area. Ms. Beck continued, stating the transition zone is where the tables or
benches would be. Vivid would lead people to the Historic District. Other slides
showed Yakima Avenue and 2nd Street; displayed samples of paver options;
Historic District street lights and Yakima Avenue street lights options; street
trees; planters to add texture and beauty to the area; site furnishings such as
backless benches that let people face either direction; hanging baskets, bike
racks, and trash receptacles; banners and art opportunities. She suggested
three sets of banner poles with power.
PLACE MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO ADOPT THE
LANDSCAPING AND DESIGN CONCEPT FOR YAKIMA AVENUE. Council
Member Whitman clarified that the hanging baskets on the buildings are not
included. Sheri Brockway estimated that they plan to start this project with the
Hilton Garden section, finishing in November, and then do the rest next spring.
Bill Huibregtse requested Council's direction. They would be happy to bring back
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more detailed design information for the rest of the project; however, they need
to complete the Hilton Garden Inn block. The question was called for a vote
on the motion. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
City Manager Zais and Public Works Director Waarvick gave a brief report on
the CTED and DOT contracts. Mr. Waarvick commented that George Pechtel,
project engineer, and Council Member Bonlender are meeting with all the
Yakima Avenue property owners.
7. Consideration of report regarding funding capacity and funding options for
the Transportation Plan Update
Chris Waarvick, Public Works Director, reminded Council that two study
sessions were devoted to the Transportation Plan Update and staff is seeking
Council direction for four decision areas:
1) Capacity definition
2) Transportation capital improvement list
3) Funding of street projects
4) Implementation / administration.
• Decision Area 1: Capacity Definition
Shelley Willson, Streets and Traffic Operations Manager, suggested Council go
through each decision area, starting with capacity definition. We need some
guidance on which path to take on capacity; either to maintain the existing
system, increase it to 1,000 for Level Of Service D, or develop a revised
approach to see what level of service to designate for roadway segments and
look at intersection separately. Staff thought they had heard Council say at the
study session that they wanted a tiered approach. Council Member Edler
responded he thinks Council wants to proceed with the tiered approach because
clogging of intersections causes the holdup and delay. Council Member Place
agreed, but would like to talk about raising the capacity to 1,000 to give us time
to do the tiered approach. Council Member Whitman commented that there
might be specific streets where the consultant may be concerned about the LOS
level of 1,000, but that is a place to start. We are not at 1,000 now; 40 Avenue
would be the first one to reach that. Decision: It was the general consensus of
Council to adopt options 2 and 3 in Decision Area 1.
• Decision Area 2: Transportation Capital Improvement List
Council Member Whitman commented that Council had indicated they wanted to
be more involved in constructing this list. Decision: It was the general
consensus of Council to form a committee to review specific parameters and
criteria for preservation, economic development, capacity, and safety issues.
Council Members Edler, McClure and Place volunteered to serve on this
committee.
• Decision Area 3: Funding of Street Projects
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Council Member Place said she likes a direct allocation for priorities, but it needs
to be flexible. Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development
stated his concern is the possibility of limiting a future Council because it would
not be known what Council's direction would be in 20 years. If we look at impact
fees, it should be given careful consideration.
Shelley Willson suggested this could be something the Council Sub - committee
could also discuss. Chris Waarvick advised that this could not be prepared in
time for this fall's election, so we have until mid -year of 2006 to finalize it. He
stated that we are not asking Council to put numbers on these percentages.
Council Member Sims commented that this is an internal guideline for us, not for
a federal agency.
(Council took a five - minute break to change the videotape, and resumed the
meeting at 4:17 p.m.)
Shelley Willson requested Council direction on whether staff should pursue a
2006 policy issue dealing with arterial maintenance. Decision: It was the
general consensus of Council to have the Council Sub - committee review it first.
The Sub - committee was also directed to review a policy concerning sidewalks
and alley improvements and potential funding sources.
• Decision Area IV — Implementation / Administration
Ms. Willson requested Council direction as to whether an amended concurrency
program should be drafted for their review. Decision: Council members agreed
that staff should draft a capacity /concurrency program that would assist in
estimating development costs for the developers.
* 8. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of professional services
agreement with Brockway Opfer Raab Architecture for Fire Station No. 92
Addition
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -115, A RESOLUTION ratifying and authorizing
execution of an architectural services agreement between the City of Yakima
and Brockway Opfer Raab Architecture, P.L.L.C., to develop specifications for
the addition of approximately 3000 square feet to Fire Station No. 92, 7707
Tieton Drive, Yakima, Washington, and for minor alterations to Fire Station No.
92 to address functional needs and code requirements.
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9. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of professional services
agreement with Traho Architects for design of joint City /County assembly
facility (This item was discussed after Item No. 5)
City Manager Zais explained that one of staff's objectives has been to study
alternatives to either expand or relocate the council chambers after determining
a need for larger space and better accommodation for newer technology. It is not
cost effective to expand the current room because of the bearing walls. We
looked at the possibility of utilizing other locations within the building; which
would be expensive, too. At the same time, we wondered if there was a
possibility of cooperation with the County because they face the same problem
regarding space needs and their current limitations. Commissioners Mike Leita
and Ron Gamache are in the audience today. The building the bank occupies is
close and we looked at it to see if we could use a joint facility for assembly •
purposes. This agreement would give us more information to see if it would be
feasible. The City would bear the cost of this contract and then work out a cost
share agreement with the County.
Commissioner Gamache said he believes our public deserves better than what
both of us have. It should be a venue large enough to handle all the citizens who
want to attend. We should at least find out about the costs and feasibility to
make an informed decision.
Council Member Bonlender asked what the percentage of cost sharing would be.
City Manager Zais said that has not yet been negotiated since we don't know all
the costs. We would try to lease it with a 50/50 split on the cost, but the elements
of the lease are something we would have to look at together, i.e. tenant
improvements we would request. The City wants to make an investment in
technology for which the County may not have the funds. We would negotiate
those types of costs. Commissioner Leita thanked City staff for taking the
initiative for this joint effort. We look forward to merging efforts to save money.
The County understands the cost of remodeling and we want to try to avoid that.
It makes sense to enter into a lease. It goes beyond the assembly room,
downstairs there is ample room to lease to ease some of the courthouse's space
Problems where we are jamming people in our basement. Council Member
Whitman asked for clarification that we are just voting on the first floor. Mr. Zais
said that would be correct; the Commissioners are looking at the downstairs.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title. SIMS MOVED AND PLACE •
SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -116, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to the architectural
services agreement with Traho Architects, P.S., to provide additional
architectural services concerning renovation of assembly facilities for and related
to Yakima City Hall.
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*10. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of interlocal agreement
with Yakima County Department of Corrections for inmate work crews for
Parks and Recreation and Street and Traffic Operations Divisions
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -117, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute Interlocal Agreement with Yakima
County for Officer Supervised Work Crew.
*11. Consideration of Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute two
contracts with the State Department of Transportation to fund the 2005-
2007 Special Needs (ADA) transportation program
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -118, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
to execute two equally funded contracts between the City of Yakima and the
Washington State Department of Transportation for $78,376 each that have
been awarded to Yakima Transit to cover the allocated Special Needs 2005 —
2007 biennium period under the American Disability Act (ADA) grant program.
*12. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with
Yakima School District No. 7 for firefighter training services
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -119, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
to execute an agreement with Yakima School District No. 7 for educational
services for firefighter training.
*13. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of interlocal agreement
with Naches Heights Fire Department for flow testing services for self -
contained breathing apparatus
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -120, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an interlocal agreement with
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 9 regarding the use of City of Yakima
Fire Department technicians, facilities and equipment to provide flow - testing
services of the District's self- contained breathing apparatus.
*14. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with
Artifacts Consultants, Inc. for professional services related to
transportation enhancement grant applications
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -121, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager to execute an amendment to the consultant agreement with
Artifacts, Inc. for the purpose of providing assistance on transportation
enhancement grant applications.
15. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of professional services
agreement with Reid Shockey for GMA/SEPA integrated process
Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, spoke about the
need for this agreement. He explained the $5,000 funding request from the Trip
Reduction Fund Account would see us through the first six weeks, and then we
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expect to receive $45,000 in grant funds. 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 -122, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
of the City of Yakima to execute a consulting services agreement with Shockey
Brent, Inc., to assist with the environmental review process with regard to the
2006 Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan update.
16. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with
Yakima Regional for use of City pools for its aquatic therapy program
Debbie Wadleigh, Aquatics Program Supervisor, explained the agreement
negotiation process with Yakima Regional for the use of the City's pools. Yakima
Regional is waiting for the contract to be signed and then they will pay the
overdue bill for the use of the pools during the contract discussion period.
Council Member McClure expressed his concern about a for - profit business
using our citizen's subsidy to make a profit on therapy services, compared to
Memorial Hospital who built its own aquatic facility. Council Member Sims voiced
his concern on whether this would obligate us to make available to them any
other pool, which we may no longer operate. Ms. Wadleigh replied that the only
other time they went to other pools was when we closed Lions for maintenance,
and this year they just closed their program. Denise Nichols, Parks and
Recreation Manager, claimed that in the past they have not distinguished
between profit and non - profit organizations when considering fees; however, we
could do that in the future. City Manager Zais said that we could establish this
rate and come back with a budget policy issue for next year, after a review by the
Parks Commission. Assistant City Attorney Paul McMurray offered to try to re-
negotiate the fee structure with the hospital corporation. Council Member
McClure replied that he would feel comfortable with the approval of this contract,
but would like to discuss this issue before the next contract is made. The City
Clerk read the resolution by title. SIMS MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED
TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -123, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
of the City of Yakima to execute a Pool Use Agreement between the City of
Yakima and Yakima HMA, Inc., d /b /a Yakima Regional Medical and Heart
Center.
SIMS MOVED AND PLACE SECONDED TO DIRECT THIS TO THE PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO DETERMINE A REASONABLE RATE
FOR THIS CONTRACT PURPOSE. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
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*17. Consideration of Resolutions declaring certain equipment as surplus and
authorizing their disposal:
A. 1995 Caterpillar 928F articulated front loader (use as a trade -in)
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -124, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to designate one 1995 Caterpillar 928F Articulated
Front Loader as surplus and authorizing its disposal as a trade -in for the purchase of a
new replacement in a manner consistent with the law.
B. Tire changing equipment
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2005 -125, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to designate certain tire changing equipment as surplus
and authorizing its disposal in the manner most favorable and profitable to the City
and in a manner consistent with the law.
*18. Set date of closed record public hearings for August 16, 2005 to consider the
Hearing-Examiner's recommendation on rezones requested by:
A. Francisco Luna for property located at 1407 and 1409 South 16 Street
B. James C. Noel for property located at 1814 South 10th Avenue, Yakima
August 16, 2005 was set as the date of closed record hearings for the above named
rezone applications.
ORDINANCES
*19. Consideration of Ordinance amending the Municipal Code and prohibiting the
use of vehicle compression brakes within City limits with the exception of
emergency response vehicles
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -40, AN ORDINANCE prohibiting the non - emergency use of
compression brakes on motor vehicles within the City of Yakima and amending
Section 9.50.260 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to add a new subsection.
*20. Consideration of Ordinance correcting a codification error in the Municipal
Code regarding the misnumbering of an ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -41, AN ORDINANCE relating to when the transit center is
open to the public; redesignating Chapter 7.80 ( "Transit Center Hours ") as Chapter
7.90 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; amending Section 7.80.010 to correct the
omission of certain language from Ordinance No. 2003 -16 when it was incorporated
by the code reviser into the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*21. Consideration of Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to approve special
assignment pay for city employees under certain conditions
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -42AN ORDINANCE relating to personnel; providing the City
Manager with the discretion to authorize special assignment pay to employees who
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are temporarily working in a higher management classification; and amending Section
2.20.088 of Chapter 2.20 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*22. Consideration of Ordinance approving the Preliminary Plat of Cottonwood
Grove, Phases 3 -7, Cottonwood Partners, LLD, What The Hay, LLC, developers
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -43, AN ORDINANCE granting conditional preliminary plat
approval for phases three through seven of the Cottonwood Grove Subdivision and
conditionally approving an associated rezone and Class (2) use application.
*23. Consideration of Ordinance accepting the Hearing Examiner's recommendation
and rezoning property in the vicinity of Valley Mall Boulevard and Old Town
Road, requested by J. Lawrence Wright el al
ORDINANCE NO. 2005 -44, AN ORDINANCE concerning land use and zoning;
rezoning two parcels (Parcel Nos. 191332 -33004 and 191331-44001) located in the
vicinity of the northwest corner of Valley Mall Boulevard and Old Town Road, Yakima,
Washington, from Light Industrial (M -1) to Central Business District Support (CBDS);
and amending the Official Yakima Urban Area Zoning Map to reflect said rezone.
24. First reading of Ordinance amending the 2005 budget and appropriating funds
for mid -year adjustments for the Planning, Codes, and Hearing Examiner
• budgets (Read ordinance only at this meeting; second reading scheduled 8/16/05)
An Ordinance amending the 2005 budget and appropriating funds for mid year
adjustments for the Planning, Codes and Hearing Examiner budgets, was read by title
only, and laid on the table until August 16, 2005 for a second reading.
QUASI JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING
25. Closed record public hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation regarding a rezone of property located at 1005 W. Washington
Avenue, requested by Ron Valicoff
Mary Lovell, Associate Planner, reviewed the application requested by Ron Valicoff to
rezone one parcel from R -2, Two - family residential, to B -2, Local Business. The
applicant would like to expand an existing carwash by paving an asphalt apron to
access vacuum cleaners and to construct a landscaped area at 1005 West
Washington Avenue. She stated that staff recommends Council uphold the Hearing
Examiner's recommendation to approve the rezone and direct legal to prepare the
appropriate legislation. She described the uses of the adjoining properties, advising
Council that the property to the west will be developed as commercial property.
Ms. Lovell responded to Council's questions concerning the removal of the second
driveway, stating that would only be done if the two properties are merged into one
parcel.
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• Mayor George opened the public hearing
Bill Hordan, 410 N. 2d St., consultant for the applicant, stated he prepared the
application and concurred with the staff's and Hearing Examiner's recommendation for
approval, including the three conditions. He gave a brief history on the lot that is
located next to the car wash. It had a dilapidated house on it, which has been
demolished, and the applicant would like to use that property for better access to the
vacuum cleaners at the west property line. He would also like to plant grass for the
children that come to the car wash.
Ron Valicoff, property owner, concurred with the statements that were made.
• Mayor George closed the public hearing
SIMS MOVED AND BONLENDER SECONDED TO UPHOLD THE HEARING
EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REZONE AND
DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
26. Other Business
Council Member Bonlender encouraged families to cruise Yakima Aveue this
weekend from 7 -11 p.m.
• Information Items
Items of information provided to Council were: Flyer on National Night 2005
scheduled for August 2, 2005; 7/28/05 Media Release from the Yakima Regional Clean
Air Authority re: burn ban in effect; Agenda for the August 4, 2005 Yakima Downtown
Association and minutes of their May 5 and July 7, 2005 meetings; 7/25/05 City of Moxee
Public Notice re: public meeting concerning the proposed expansion of the Moxee City
Urban Growth Area; Planning Division Assignments Pending as of July 14, 2005; Article
from the July 22, 2005 Yakima Valley Business Times, "Yakima's Annexation reach Might
Go Across The River "; and Articles from the Nation's Cities Weekly. 7/11/05 — "Congress
Takes on Eminent Domain ", 7/18/05 — "Senate Holds Hearings on Public Safety
Spectrum ", and 7/25/05 — "City Leaders Issue Tax Reform Recommendations"
27. Executive Session regarding pending litigation (allow approximately 20 minutes)
McCLURE MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES TO DISCUSS PENDING
LITIGATION, THEN ADJOURN TO AUGUST 9, 2005 FOR A STUDY SESSION ON
ANIMAL CONTROL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
At 6:08 p.m., the Council resumed the meeting in open session to discuss
three inquiries Council Member Sims had from citizens regarding Police
activities. Chief Granato reported on the incidents and complaints.
City Manager Zais initiated a discussion on the City's liability coverage, for
which we are self- insured for the first $1.5 million, and then purchase
insurance coverage for $8 -10 million. Staff explored other choices, including an
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insurance pool option, because some land use issues would be covered. A
decision is needed soon because our current coverage expires in about one
month. It is a higher premium; but the coverage is better. Staff will put
information together on the advantages and disadvantages for Council's
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consideration.
28. Adjournment to August 9, 2005 at 7:30 a.m. for a Study Session
The meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
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CITY CLERK PAUL P. GEORGE, MAY' R
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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