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BUSINESS MEETING
OCTOBER 17, 2006 — 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS — CITY HALL
1. Roll CaII
Present:
Council: Mayor Pro Tem Neil McClure, presiding, Council Members Ron
Bonlender, Micah Cawley, Norm Johnson, Bill Lover, and Susan
Whitman
Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Moore
Absent: Dave Edler (excused)
2. Executive Session regarding Pending Litigation and Personnel
WHITMAN MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION, PERSONNEL ISSUES, AND
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote;
Edler absent.
6:00 P.M. — PUBLIC SESSION
1. RoII CaII
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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 McClure gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Discussion for the Good of The Order /Special Presentation
Mayor Edler presented certificates of Commendation to Police Officers Kasey
Hampton and Tarin Miller for their efforts in the arrest of Travis Newell, a known sex
offender. Mayor Edler also encouraged voting for Proposition 1 to help hire more
officers.
A. Proclamations:
• Week without Violence — 10/16 -22/06
Council Member McClure read a proclamation declaring October 16 -22, 2006
as a Week without Violence. Leni Skarin accepted the proclamation.
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• Community in Motion Day — 10/18/06
Council Member Cawley read a proclamation declaring October 18, 2006 as
Community in Motion Day celebrating Yakima Transit's 40 anniversary. Ken
Mehin, Transit Manager, accepted the proclamation.
• Harvest Marching Band Festival Day — 10/21/06
Council Member Bonlender read a proclamation declaring October 21, 2006
as Harvest Marching Band Day in Yakima. Forrest Fisher accepted the
proclamation and described the event.
B. Special Presentations:
• Update on Election Costs — County Auditor Corky Mattingly
County Auditor, Corky Mattingly, introduced Christina Risenhoover,
Accountant, and Diana Soules, Election Supervisor. Mrs. Mattingly pointed
out that there have been 36 pieces of recent legislation affecting elections.
She handed out cost comparisons for the years 2003 through 2005 and
noted the large jump in voter registrations, which has been a high priority.
Other costs impacts were increasing the bi- lingual staff by two people and
the necessity of doing bi- lingual advertising and voter pamphlets. Another
one -time cost increase resulted from the requirement to notify all voters
(active and inactive) about the change to all -mail ballots. In some instances,
they were required to mail the information two and three times. Eventually,
the all -mail ballots will increase voter participation and level out the cost of
elections. Annexations have also caused an increase in City costs. Another
contributing factor was the newly designed signature protection envelopes
dictated by the Legislature. Mrs. Mattingly clarified that the all -mail ballot was
her selection because it increased participation. She also noted that their
process is required by state and federal mandates.
• Visit to Sister City Morelia — Council Member Whitman
Council Member Whitman deferred this item for a presentation at the next
Council meeting. '
C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service request:
• Road - widening project at 78 Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard —
requested by Dion Martin
Bill Cook, Community and Economic Development Director; advised that this
issue had been resolved. The City discovered, a month after the original
request for 2.5 feet of Mr. Martin's driveway, that it was not going to be
needed and had sent a letter advising him. We have since worked with him
on plantings on the City's right of way and have helped with plans to move
them back onto his property.
D. Appointments to Council Boards and Commissions
LOVER MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO APPOINT MAMIE
PERDUE TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
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BONLENDER MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO REAPPOINT
ROCKEY MARSHALL AND NESTOR HERNANDEZ TO THE COMMUNITY
REVIEW BOARD. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Edler absent.
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. No changes were requested. The City Clerk read the Consent
Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title, BONLENDER
MOVED AND CAWLEY 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 August 15, 2006 Business Meeting;
July 8 and August 24 Adjourned meetings
The minutes of the, August 15, 2006 Business Meeting; July 8 and August
24 Adjourned meetings were approved, having been duly certified
accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have
said minutes read publicly.
*B. Council Committee Meeting Reports:
1. Neighborhood Development Committee (9/13)
2. Downtown Yakima Futures Initiative Committee (9/27)
3. Council Economic Development Committee (10/2)
4. Council Transportation and Streets Committee (10/5)
The Council Committee meeting reports were accepted without further
comment.
5. Audience
Mary McDaniels, Office Manager for A -1 Jumpers, gave a reminder of the Kids
Day at Track 29 event this Saturday, 10/21. She also requested materials to
promote Proposition 1 to distribute at the event.
Mike Hunnel, 913 S. 4th Avenue, reviewed items that he has presented in the
past; the City bus route, ticketing for parking in disabled parking, as well as
businesses being ticketed if not properly signed. He requested information on
how many tickets have been issued to the property owners that are not properly
signed. Mayor Edler reminded Mr. Hunnel that he has been asked to work with
the Codes Department on this issue.
Presentation of petition initiated by Richard Aguirre regarding speed
bumps on 45 Avenue
Richard Aguirre submitted a petition asking for speed bumps on 45 Avenue and
claimed he had received concurrence from all but two residents. He also
mentioned that, if the City was unable to fund it, the neighbors would possibly do
so. They are asking for authority to move forward. Mayor Edler said that staff
would respond to this request at the next Council meeting. Bill Bosch,116 N. 45
Avenue, also spoke in support of the request. Mr. Bosch then spoke of the
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condition of the property known as the Doty Project. He said it impacts their
property value and they have continued to appeal to the County for a freeze of
their property taxes, retroactive to 2002, until the ,development has been
completed. He asked for the City's assistance in obtaining that property tax
relief. Council Member Johnson suggested that the Doty Project needed to be
reviewed again by the City Council. Council Member Bonlender suggested
handling the safety issue with sidewalks and mentioned the 50/50 Sidewalk
Match Program. Don Tait, 7 South 45 Avenue, responded that they had been
told that sidewalks were not an option due to the limited right -of -way.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 7:00 P.M.
6. Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance to create proposed
sewer LID improvements in the area of North 85 Avenue and Kail Drive
Patty Huff, Engineering Office Assistant, gave background information on the
proposed LID. They have received approval from 58% of the total land value
residents. A public meeting was held and the citizens decided to move forward
and put a sewer into their area. They also discussed options on how to split the
costs and will come to a future Council meeting with a suggestion on how to
handle the cost.
• Mayor Edler opened the public hearing
Burhl Isaacs, 207 N. 86 Avenue, asked if they had the work done themselves,
could they get Council approval to have the hook -up fee waived. Mr. Cook said
this would be a first but it is logical. However, he wanted it noted that it would
still be a public project going through review by the City. The pros and cons of
the community doing it versus the city were discussed. Mr. Isaak said he hasn't
had a chance to review this with the affected neighbors, but wanted confirmation
on the waiving of the connection fee prior to doing so. Jeff Cutter, Assistant City
Attorney, stated that liability for the City isn't an issue as long as all prerequisites
are complied with. As such, any claims would go back to the contractor and the
private owners. Al Rose, Project Engineer, advised that once the project is
completed and approved, it will belong to the City.
Lanette Headley, 213 N. 85 Avenue, said this idea is new, but the sewer line is
needed and she would not want to see it stopped because of this diversion.
The new idea proposed to do this project privately was discussed in detail.
• Mayor Edler closed the public hearing
JOHNSON MOVED TO TABLE THE ISSUE UNTIL NOVEMBER 7 AND
HAVE THE ENGINEERS AND CITIZENS PRESENT THEIR DESIRE.
Mr. Cutter said he is not certain the fee could be waived. There is a statutory
provision under an LID allowing that, but it may require an amendment to the
ordinance. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion
failed by a 5 -2 voice vote; Lover, McClure, Whitman, Bonlender and Cawley
voting nay.
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Further discussion covering costs estimates, connection fees, and the method of
handling it privately ensued. LOVER MOVED TO TABLE THE ISSUE UNTIL
THE NOVEMBER 7 COUNCIL MEETING. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote., Edler absent .
7. Public Meeting to consider Phase 1 of the final plat of Englewood West,
submitted by J & R Enterprises
Bill Cook, Community and Economic Development Director, advised that this item
is being rescheduled for the November 7 meeting as not all the information was
available. It is related to Item 16 that is already being set for November 7
WHITMAN MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO POSTPONE THE PUBLIC
MEETING UNTIL NOVEMBER 7, 2006. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote, Edler absent.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
8. Presentation of the 2007 preliminary budget forecast:
City Manager Zais gave a 30- minute overview of the 2007 budget. He advised there
would be weekly budget review meetings through November with the budget wrap
up held the first Tuesday in December, and adoption the second Tuesday. He
pointed out that the budget total is $163 million, 10% less than the 2006 amended
budget. It is an extremely conservative and balanced budget within existing
resources. To keep the budget in line for 2007, they have recommended a wage
freeze in base salaries for all employees.
McCLURE MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO SET NOVEMBER 21, 2006
AS THE DATE FOR THE TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS; A) PRELIMINARY
BUDGET, AND B) AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote,. Edler absent.
A. Set Date of Public Hearing for November 21, 2006 for 2007 Preliminary
Budget
November 21, 2006 was set as the date of public hearing for the 2007
Preliminary Budget.
B. Set Date of Public Hearing for November 21, 2006 for 2007 Ad Valorem
property tax
November 21, 2006 was set as the date of public hearing for the 2007 Ad
Valorem property tax
9----Consideration of Resolution authorizing sole source to purchase for Fire
Deputy Fire Chief, Steve Scott, explained that the item was pulled from the
agenda because, after receiving legal advice, they no longer felt they met the
standard for sole source status of this purchase.
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*10. Third Quarter 2006 Claim Report and Resolution authorizing and approving
third quarter 2006 claims activity
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -150, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the
3rd Quarter 2006 Claim Report for the City of Yakima.
*11. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of a contract with Public
Safety Testing Inc. to continue to conduct entry level and lateral entry police
officer testing for the Police Department
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -151, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
to execute a professional services agreement with Public Safety Testing Inc. for
advertising and testing services related to the hiring of entry level and lateral
police officers.
*12. Consideration of Resolution granting a public fireworks display permit to
Eagle Fireworks and waiver of permit application fee on behalf of Eisenhower
High School ASB
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -152, A RESOLUTION granting a public fireworks
display permit to Eagle Fireworks and waiver of the $50.00 permit application fee
on behalf of Eisenhower High School ASB
*13. Set Date of Public Hearing for November 7, 2006 to consider Vander
Houwen Annexation
November 7, 2006 was set as the date of public hearing to consider the Vander
Houwen Annexation.
*14. Set Date of Public Hearing for November 7 to consider legislation deferring
stormwater utility fees to January 2008
November 7, 2006 was set as the date of public hearing to consider legislation
deferring stormwater utility fees to January 2008.
*15. Set Date of Public Hearing for November 7 for the 2007 CDBG and HOME
Annual Action Plan
November 7, 2006 was set as the date of public hearing to consider the 2007 CDBG
and HOME Annual Action Plan
*16. Set Date of Public Hearing for November 7, 2006 for an "Open Record"
public hearing on a right -of -way vacation petition by J & R Enterprises
November 7, 2006 was set as the date of open record public hearing on a right -of -way
vacation petition by J & R Enterprises.
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*17. Set Date of Joint Public Hearing with Yakima County for November 14 (and
reserving November 16, 2006 if needed) to present the 2006 Yakima Urban
Area Comprehensive Plan Update and the City of Yakima's Transportation
Plan Update
November 14 (and November 16 if needed) was set as the date(s) of joint public
hearing with Yakima County to present the 2006 Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive
Plan update and the City of Yakima's Transportation Plan update.
ORDINANCES
*18. Consideration of Ordinance amending the 2006 budget regarding the Yakima
Tourist Promotion Area expenditures for marketing and promotion purposes
An Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating funds for the Yakima
Tourist Promotion Area expenditures for marketing and promotion purposes, was read
by title only, and laid on the table until November 7, 2006 for a second reading.
*19. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating
funds for purchase of radio equipment for Yakima Police Department
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -49, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2006 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $25,000 within the 333 – Law
and Justice Capital Fund to provide for purchase of interoperable radio
equipment, to be utilized during management of emergency situations.
*20. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating
funds for SIED Grant for Fiesta Foods
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -50, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2006 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $100,000 in the 142 – Arterial
Street Fund to make infrastructure improvements on Fair Avenue and Nob Hill
Boulevard.
*21. Second reading of an Ordinance amending the 2006 budget and appropriating
funds to provide for unanticipated election costs
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -51, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2006 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $70,000 within the 000 — General
Fund for expenditure during 2006 to provide for higher than anticipated election
costs.
22. Other Business
Council Member Bonlender referred to a letter from the Yakima Downtown
Association asking for permission and endorsement from the City for the New Year's
Eve celebration. They would like the item to be included on the November 7
agenda for discussion.
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23. Adjournment
McCLURE MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO 8 :30 A.M.
NOVEMBER 7 FOR BUDGET REVIEW OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote, Edler absent.
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CITY CLERK NEIL M CLURE, MAYOR PRO TEMP
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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