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BUSINESS MEETING
SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 - 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
1. Roll Call
Present:
Council: Mayor Dave Edler, presiding, Council Members Ron Bonlender,
Micah Cawley, Norm Johnson, Bill Lover, and Neil McClure, and
Susan Whitman (after 5:22 p.m.)
Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Moore
2. Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining and Pending Litigation
McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND PENDING LITIGATION. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
The Executive Session adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
. 6:00 P.M. - PUBLIC SESSION
1. Roll Call
Present:
Council: Mayor Dave Edler, presiding, Council Members Ron Bonlender,
Micah Cawley, Norm Johnson, Bill Lover, Neil McClure, and Susan
Whitman
Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Moore
2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Bonlender gave the Invocation followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3. Open Discussion for the Good of The Order /Special Presentation
A. Proclamations:
• American Lung Association of Washington's Centennial Celebration Day
Mayor Edler read a proclamation declaring September 12, 2006 as
Washington's Centennial Celebration Day. Leslie Benoit, Regional Director
for the American Lung Association in Washington, accepted the
proclamation.
B. Special Presentations
1. Barge /Chestnut Neighborhood Association
Walt Ranta, 5 S. 32 Ave, President of the Association, said all members
came to present a nomination of the Barge area as a historic district. The
designation will give tax incentives to those who work on their homes.
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Gary Forrest, 3011 Barge Street, Chairman of the Barge /Chestnut
Association Traffic Committee, said they are working on a traffic - calming
plan.
JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO BEGIN THE
LEGISLATIVE PROCESS TO NOMINATE THE BARGE NEIGHBORHOOD
AS A HISTORIC DISTRICT. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call
vote.
2. 2006 Incubator Partner of the Year
Luz Bazan- Gutierrez recognized the City and staff for the work done with
regard to the incubator program. In 2005, with assistance of City of Yakima
staff, they generated $25,000 in grant funds to be used as matching dollars
for state funds and they were able to acquire $75,000 for expansion of the
Incubator Program.
3. 30 - year City of Yakima Service Award to Alvie Maxey
Dave Brown, Water & Irrigation Manager, introduced Alvie Maxey who was
recognized for thirty years of service with the City. Mayor Edler presented
him with a service award.
C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service request
• Response to Mike Hunnel regarding ADA concerns and code enforcement
legal issues
Doug Maples, Planning and Code Enforcement Manager, said that, of the 19
properties alleged to be in violation, each had the correct number of parking
spaces and the correct number of disabled parking spaces for the time they
were built. However, some of the signs were missing and two sites had to
have spaces re- striped to meet the requirements. Nearly 100 hours have
been spent investigating these 19 sites as they had to investigate when the
building was constructed and what the requirements were at that time.
Mr. Maples read a letter from one of the into the record that asked
Mr. Hunnel to please make sure his complaints are valid before reporting
violations. Jeff Cutter, Assistant City Attorney, confirmed that he has worked
with Doug Maples and Sheryl Smith (ADA Coordinator) and believes the City
is doing what it needs to do to comply with the requirements. He has also
met with Mr. Hunnel on what the requirements are and has explained that it
is the building code and not the ADA that are applicable.
D. Appointments to Council Boards and Commissions
None
• E. Council Committee Meeting Reports
1. Transportation Planning Committee
2. Community Relations Committee
4. Consent agenda
Mayor Edler 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. 7B, C, and D, 17A, B, and C, and Item 19A were put
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on consent. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions
and ordinances by title. WHITMAN 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 June 6, 2006 Business Meeting
The minutes of the June 6, 2006 Business meeting were approved, having been
duly certified accurate by two Council Members and no one present wishing to
have said minutes read publicly.
5. Audience Participation
Sandy Massong - Lloyd, 5501 W. Arlington, complained that the barbed wire
fencing across from her house is a safety issue. She doesn't agree that the City
isn't able to do anything. She also complained about noise from Congdon baling
alfalfa at night. Mayor Edler said we will look into and respond to these
complaints
Mary McDaniels, 905 Walker Street, Office Manager of A -1 Jumpers at Track 29,
said they have been victims of continued vandalism such as graffiti, broken car
windows, and attempted break ins. She said they need better police monitoring
between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. She said it is crucial that we pass the
ballot measure for the Safe Community Action Plan. Without the passage of the
plan we will never accomplish the goals for the revitalization of downtown
Yakima. She encouraged everyone to vote yes.
Mike Hunnel, 913 S. 4 Avenue, thanked Council for the repair of the southwest
corner at 3 Avenue and Stewart.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
6. Consideration of Resolution appointing Deborah Moore as City Clerk and
Administration of Oath of Office
Dave Zabell, Assistant City Manager, stated Debbie has done an outstanding job in
training for the last several months. City Manager Zais then spoke about her 18
years as the Executive Secretary to him. He pointed out that the City Clerk position
is a charter position requiring ratification by the Council. The City Clerk read the
resolution by title only; WHITMAN MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Mayor Edler
administered the Oath of Office.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -124, A RESOLUTION appointing a Clerk of the Council.
7. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of the following
Wastewater Agreements:
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A. Seventh amendment to agreement with the City of Union Gap, Terrace
Heights Sewer Districts, Yakima County and the City of Yakima for
wastewater treatment and disposal service
Doug Mayo, Manager of the Wastewater Treatment Division, explained that the City
of Moxee, while going through a large growth phase, had to determine whether to
expand their existing facility or build a conveyance system to the City's treatment
facility. The plan was to build a conveyance system along SR 24 that would allow
more development along the corridor, both commercial and industrial. The Terrace
Heights Sewer District built a pipe and anticipates building a new pump station.
Also, due to construction of the new bridge, it is a good time to amend the 4 -party
agreement. The amendment would allow the Moxee urban area to be served
through the Terrace Heights Sewer District's existing capacity. This will allow
economic development on the east side of our valley. Another aspect of the
amendment allows the 4 -party service area to be co- terminus with Yakima's urban
growth area boundary to the west. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only;
McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
*B. Special agreement between the City of Yakima and the City of Union Gap
*C Special agreement between the City of Yakima and Terrace Heights Sewer
District
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*D. Special Agreement with the City of Yakima and Terrace Heights Sewer
District and the City of Moxee
*E. Special Agreement with the City of Yakima and the County of Yakima and
Terrace Heights Sewer District and the City of Union Gap and the City of
Moxee
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -125, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute several wastewater
agreements with our wholesale wastewater customers, Yakima County, the City
of Union Gap, and the Terrace heights Sewer District, and with the City of
Moxee.
* 8. Consideration of Resolution authorizing sole source procurement with
USFilter for the purchase of BIOXODE and associated equipment
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -126, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
to purchase BIOXIDE and associated equipment from USFilter (A Siemens
Business) as a sole source purchase without calling for bids, and further .
directing the City Manager to execute all appropriate and necessary documents
to complete the purchase and transaction.
* 9. Approval of final contract payment for North Front Street Historic District PH 1
utility renovations performed by Westcoast Construction Co., Inc (Standard
Motion V -B -- accept project and approve final payment)
The report from Huibregtse, Louman Associates, Inc., dated July 20, 2006, with
respect to the completion of the work for North Front Street Historic District, Phase 1
utility renovations, Project No. 04087A -C was approved, the work accepted and
payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
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*10. Consideration of Resolution authorizing the execution of a professional
services agreement with Wardell Architects to install a new roof on the
Southeast Community Center
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -127, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the
City of Yakima to execute a Consultant Agreement for Professional Services with
Wardell Architects, P.S., to provide professional assistance to the City of Yakima
Department of Community and Economic Development for project design and oversight
of the re- roofing of the Southeast Community Center.
*11. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of professional services
agreement with TALX Inc. for insurance administration of unemployment
claims
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -128, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with TALX
Corporation for the provision of unemployment claim management services.
*12. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with Yakima
Basin Water Resource Agency for use of office space at City Public Works
facility
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -129, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manger to
execute an Office Use Agreement with Yakima Basin Water Resource Agency
for use of office space.
*13. Consideration of Resolution setting date of public hearing for September 19,
2006 for intent to create a sewer Local Improvement District (LID) for North
85th Avenue and Kail Drive
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -130, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for a public
hearing to create a Local Improvement District (LID), for the area of North 85 Avenue
and Kail Drive, in the City of Yakima Council Chambers.
*14. Set date of closed record public hearing for September 19, 2006 to consider
nomination of local National Register of Historic Places designated properties
to Yakima Register of Historic Places
September 19, 2006 was set as the date of closed record public hearing to consider
the nomination of local National Register of Historic Places designated properties to
the Yakima Register of Historic Places
*15. Set Date of Public meeting for September 19, 2006 to consider final plat
approvals for:
A. Phase 4 of Cottonwood Grove subdivision
B. Hedgewood Plat
September 19, 2006 was set as the date of public meeting to consider final plat
approvals for Phase 4 of Cottonwood Grove subdivision and Hedgewood Plat
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ORDINANCES •
16. Consideration of Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to establish
standardized term length for appointments to boards, committees or
commissions
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only; McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The ordinance will uniformly set terms
lengths for four years for those boards and committees under Council control. There
currently is no limit to the number of terms. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -40, AN ORDINANCE relating to administration;
amending Chapter 1.30 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code to add a chapter
title and section headings; to establish a standardized term length for members
appointed by city council to City of Yakima boards, committees or commissions
for which no other specific statutory or municipal code provision pre -empts the
general term length restriction set forth herein; and adding City of Yakima
Municipal Code section 1.30.020 as a new section.
17. Consideration of Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating
funds for:
*A. Police Department
• GREAT grant
• Jail costs
• Overtime
An Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds for implementation of
a Gang Resistance Education and Training Program and Unanticipated Jail and
Overtime costs, was read by title only, and laid on the table until September 19, 2006 for
a second reading.
*B. Fire Department / Public Safety Communications
• Retirements
• Maintenance and Operations cost increases
An Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds for retirement
cashouts and automotive M & 0 expenses, was read by title only, and laid on the table
until September 19, 2006 for a second reading.
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*C. SIED grant for Jeld -Wen road projects
An Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds for infrastructure
improvements on North Sixth Avenue in the vicinity of Jeld -Wen Corporation, was read
by title only, and laid on the table until September 19, 2006 for a second reading.
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D. Records election costs •
An Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds for higher than
anticipated election costs, was read by title only, and laid on the table until September
19, 2006 for a second reading.
Council Member Lover requested the County Auditor attend a future meeting and
explain what happened to the vote by mail election savings and how it turned into
a $70,000 additional cost. Cindy Epperson, Financial Services Manager, said we
know a lot of the increase was in the voter registration area. The City Clerk read
the ordinance by title only to be put on the table until the scheduled second
reading on September 19, 2006.
*18. Second reading of Ordinances amending the 2006 Budget and appropriating
funds for:
A. Improvements to Southeast Community Center
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-41, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2006 budget for the
City of Yakima, and making an appropriation of $100,000 in the 331 — Parks and
Recreation Capital Fund to make improvements at the Southeast Community
Center, and $100,000 in the 142- Arterial Street Fund for sidewalk replacement.
B. Water Division for Airport Project
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -42, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2006 Budget for the
City of Yakima; and making appropriations of $514,000 within the 477 — Domestic
Water Improvement Fund for expenditure during 2006 for water infrastructure
improvements.
C. Fuel costs
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -143, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2006 budget for the
City of Yakima, and making appropriations within various operating funds for
expenditure during 2006 to provide for increased fuel costs.
D. Fire capital budget
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -144, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2006 budget for the
City of Yakima and making appropriations of $276,000 within the 332 — Fire Capital
Fund for expenditure during 2006 for a construction project at Fire Station #92.
19. Other Business
*A. Set date of public meeting for September 19, 2006 to consider final plat
approval for Phases 1 and 2 of the Plat of Valleybrook Subdivision
September 19, 2006 was set as the date of public meeting to consider final plat
approvals for Phases 1 and 2 of the Plat of Valleybrook subdivision
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• Council Member McClure requested a proclamation be written to honor Peggy
Aiken who is retiring from Melody Lane Singers.
• Council Member McClure wants to review the Central Business District support
zoning in the Congdon area. Council requested scheduling a future study
session to discuss this issue.
• Council Member Johnson complimented the Parks and Recreation Division and
the Parks Commission on the recent activities brochure.
• Council Member Lover asked if there was a city -wide fuel reduction program that
could be utilized when needed. City Manager Zais responded that there was a
program that was written in 1974 and has been updated several times since
then.
• Council Member Bonlender advised that Greg Bohn has some ideas regarding
abandoned vehicles that he would like to share with the Council. He asked that
Mr. Bohn be notified of the next Council Neighborhood Development Committee
meeting.
• Council Member Whitman noted that the fifth anniversary of 9/11 was next
Monday and there will be a small service held at 7:00 p.m. at the 2nd Street Park.
20. Adjournment
JOHNSON MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO
SEPTEMBER 8, 2006 AT 7 :00 P.M. AT THE HARMAN SENIOR CENTER FOR
AN INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC FORUM ON THE "YAKIMA SAFE
COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN ". The motion carried by unanimous' voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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CITY CLERK DAVID ED ER, MAYOR
Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City
Clerk's Office
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