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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/02/2005 Business Meeting 20..9 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 210 AUGUST 2, 2005 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. 2 211 AUGUST'2, 2005 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 3 212° AUGUST 2, 2005 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 4 213; AUGUST'2, 2005 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 5 21 4 AUGUST 2, 2005 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. 6 2.1.5- AUGUST 2, 2005 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. 7 216:: AUGUST 2, 2005 *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 8 2.17: AUGUST 2, 2005 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. 9 21. AUGUST 2, 2005 *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 10 2: is AUGUST 2, 2005 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. 11 22O AUGUST 2, 2005 • 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 12 2.2.1- AUGUST 2, 2005 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 • consideration. 28. Adjournment to August 9, 2005 at 7:30 a.m. for a Study Session The meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY �� COU'+ I EMB R DATE 84-Z, // COUN ' I EMBER DATE ATTEST: CVO- I 1(71 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 • 13