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BUSINESS MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 2006 — 5:00 P.M.
. COUNCIL CHAMBERS — CITY HALL
1. RoII CaII
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. Executive Session
McCLURE MOVED AND JOHNSON SECONDED TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION AND
PERSONNEL ISSUES. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
6:00 P.M. — PUBLIC SESSION
1. RoII CaII
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 an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance
3. Open Discussion for the Good of The Order /Special Presentation
A. Proclamations
• National American Indian Heritage Month
B. Special Presentations POSTPONED TO 12/5/06
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C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service request: - None
D. Appointments to Council Boards and Commissions - None
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. Item No. 13 was added to the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk
read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title;
McCLURE 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.)
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*A. Council Committee Meeting Reports:
• Council Public Safety Committee (11/1)
• Neighborhood Development Services Committee
Council Member Bonlender spoke on the committee's recent discussions
with the YWCA regarding buying property near Regional Hospital for
renovation. They will be asking for $200,000 CDBG /HOME funds. Council
Member Lover suggested they look into CHDO money rather than HOME
funds.
5. Audience Participation
Candy Turner, 7800 W. Mead Avenue, requested consideration of streetlights on
80 Avenue. She also stated, if her car were stolen, she would rather have it
found in any condition, than have a police pursuit risking citizens lives.
Thomas McCormick wished the Council a Happy Thanksgiving. He suggested
that money could be saved if we only had one military holiday, Veterans Day,
and eliminate the Memorial Day holiday.
PUBLIC HEARINGS — 7:00 P.M.
6. Public Hearing to consider re- forming a Parking and Business
Improvement Area (PBIA) in the North Front Street area of downtown
Yakima and consideration of an Ordinance
Bill Cook, Community and Economic Development Director, advised he had
received a request from the Front Street Association to renew their Parking
Business Improvement Area (PBIA) that expires at the end of this year. They
requested adjusting the boundaries to the south to cross Yakima Avenue and
complete the whole block to the north. The two properties in that area, both
banks, are in agreement. This hearing is the renewal process required under
state law.
• Mayor Edler opened the public hearing
No one came forward to speak.
• Mayor Edler closed the public hearing
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only; BONLENDER MOVED AND
McCLURE SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. Council Member Lover
expressed concerns with the boundary lines, noting it is County land and County
buildings. Mr. Cook explained that the Downtown PBIA includes both City Hall
and the County office buildings. George Pechtel, 510 N. 29 Place, a board
member of the Front Street Association, clarified that the County has been
involved in multiple meetings. He went on to explain the reason for the boundary
changes. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion
carried by 6 -1 roll call vote; Lover voting nay.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -57, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington
reforming a parking and business improvement area in the North Front Street
area of downtown Yakima, and establishing special assessments for certain
uses and projects within such parking and business improvement area as
provided herein.
7. Public Meeting to consider the preliminary plat of Canterfield Estates
submitted by Darren Long and Mayling Chin and Resolution granting
conditional preliminary plat approval
Doug Maples, Planning and Code Administration Manager, explained this is a
subdivision of approximately 8.31 acres into 27 lots. The Hearing Examiner
recommended approval. Engineering, Code Administration, and Planning have
reviewed the preliminary plat and found it in conformance. Staff recommends
Council approve the plat.
Council Member McClure asked for information on stormwater maintenance and
airport overlay issues. Bruce Benson, Planning Supervisor, clarified that notes
regarding the issues are put on the face of the plat giving notice to any future
purchaser of these concerns.
• Mayor Edler opened the public hearing
No one came forward to speak
• Mayor Edler closed the public hearing
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; JOHNSON MOVED AND
BONLENDER SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -162, A RESOLUTION granting conditional
preliminary plat approval for the Canterfield Estates
8. Public Meeting to consider Phase 1 of the final plat of Englewood West,
submitted by J & R Enterprises and consideration of Resolution approving
the final plat
Bruce Benson, Planning Supervisor, described the final plat and advised that the
Hearing Examiner has reviewed and recommends approval.
• Mayor Edler opened the public meeting
No one came forward to speak
• Mayor Edler closed the public meeting
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; CAWLEY MOVED AND
BONLENDER SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -162, A RESOLUTION approving the final plat of
Phase 1 of Englewood West, an 80 -lot subdivision located in the vicinity of N.
74 and Englewood Avenues, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the final plat for
Phase 1; J & R Enterprises is the applicant herein.
9. Public Hearing for 2007 Preliminary Budget
City Manager Zais explained this hearing is intended to allow all citizens and
outside agencies to come forward and speak regarding the 2007 budget.
• Mayor Edler opened the public hearing
Clarence Barnett, 916 South 17 Avenue, said he opposes the 3% rate increase
for refuse and explained why. He suggested going to the private sector for this
service. He also commented that refuse revenues should not go toward the
graffiti program.
Elizabeth Harris - Miller of Allied Arts spoke regarding the Summer Arts Van
program encouraging Council to support their request for funding.
Sid Morrison, representing the Yakima Basin Storage Alliance, spoke about the
Black Rock Program. He emphasized that the City of Yakima's support is vital
and described why. Council Member Whitman pointed out that the $30,000
approved in 2006 has never been requested. Mr. Morrison will meet with
Finance Director, Rita DeBord, to determine the status of the 2006 request.
Page Scott, Executive Director of the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments
(YVCOG), noted that their budget had been approved at the October general
membership meeting. She reminded Council that COG is primarily a planning
organization and a coordination agency benefiting the city of Yakima with
transportation improvement funding eligibility
Armando Ramirez, representing the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, explained
that they are requesting the same amount as in 2006. One of their programs is
computer education for small business owners.
Dave McFadden, New Vision, reviewed details of the positive impacts of
previous assistance.
Juven Garcia, President of the Sister City Association, spoke about their request
for $2,000.
Mike Morrisette, Greater Yakima Valley Chamber of Commerce, gave a brief report
of Chamber activities.
Jim Hall, Emergency Management Services, gave a review of the state of
emergency management in Yakima County.
• Mayor Edler closed the public hearing
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10. Public Hearing on Ad Valorem Property Tax Levy for Collection in 2007 and
consideration of legislation:
A. Ordinance declaring Council intent to set 2007 property tax levy
City Manager Zais pointed out that this is a unique year because of the library
annexation. Cindy Epperson, Accounting Manager, gave a presentation explaining
the impact of the library annexation. In summary, the City gets approximately 27%
of the total tax levied among all agencies. The proposal is not to increase our
base levy because of the library annexation, but to add the new construction in the
area, and the annexation. We will let the assessor set our limit based on the
,property tax levy of the library. We will then go to a statutory maximum of $3.60
per thousand. Whatever the library assesses is subtracted, and the city would
receive the balance, estimated to be $3.12 per thousand. Mr. Zais advised that
this is consistent with the message given to the voters that we would see
approximately a seven cent increase in the levy.
• Mayor Edler opened the public hearing
No one came forward to speak.
• Mayor Edler closed the public hearing
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only; McCLURE MOVED AND •
CAWLEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -58, AN ORDINANCE relating to the annual property tax
levy; declaring the City Council's intent to increase the City's 2007 regular levy
for new construction, annexation and growth in state - assessed property values
from the amount levied the previous year.
B. Ordinance fixing and levying the amount of ad valorem taxes for the
2007 budget
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only; McCLURE MOVED AND
CAWLEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -59, AN ORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount of
ad valorem taxes necessary to balance estimated revenue with estimated
expenditures for the 2007 Budget for the City of Yakima.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
11. Consideration of Joint Resolution approving the Yakima International
Airport — McAllister Field 2006 Budget Amendment #1 and approving the
Yakima Air Terminal 2007 Budget
Buck Taylor, Air Terminal Manager, answered a few general questions about the
airport. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only; McCLURE MOVED AND
WHITMAN SECONDED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION.
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -164, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
YAKIMA AND YAKIMA COUNTY approving the Yakima Air Terminal —
McAllister Field 2006 Budget Amendment #1 and approving the Yakima Air
Terminal 2007 Budget.
12. Occidental Avenue Annexation Initiation (adopt Standard Motions A & B)
Bruce Benson, Planning Supervisor, presented the annexation details and
assured the Council that there is sufficient approval to initiate and approve the
annexation. The area contains 522 tax parcels with an assessed value of
approximately $89 million. Bill Cook, Community and Economic Development
Director, reviewed a chart describing the revenue and expenditures on the
annexation pointing out that a great deal of time is taken looking at the
mathematics to make sure the annexation makes sense.
City Manager Zais explained that we will have the responsibility to support the
area with our current services, police, fire, etc., even though we don't receive
property tax revenue for eighteen months. We have tried to project what service
responsibilities will be. BONLENDER MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED
THAT TODAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2006 BE SET AS THE TIME OF A MEETING
WITH THE INITIATING PARTIES, COTTONWOOD PARTNERS, LLC, ET AL,
WHO HAVE SIGNED A NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE ANNEXATION
PROCEEDINGS. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED THAT THE ANNEXATION
PROPOSED BY THE ABOVE PARTIES BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY OF
YAKIMA, AND THAT THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED BE REQUIRED TO
ASSUME ITS SHARE OF THE CITY'S EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS, AND
THAT A NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX BE FILED WITH THE YAKIMA
COUNTY BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote.
*13. Consideration of Resolution authorizing contract for indigent defense
services with Dixon and Lee
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -165, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Public Defender Agreement.
*14. Consideration of acceptance of 2005 State Auditor's Report
The 2995 State Auditor's report was accepted.
*15. Consideration of third quarter financial reports:
A. Treasury report
- The Treasury report was accepted.
B. Central Receivables report
The Central Receivables report was accepted.
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*16. Consideration of Resolution declaring certain used police vehicles surplus
and authorizing Washington State Department of General Services
Administration to sell or auction these vehicles
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -166, A RESOLUTION declaring four used police
vehicles to be surplus and authorizing their sale by the Washington State
General Services Administration
*17. Consideration of Resolution declaring surplus three (3) Transit buses and
authorizing disposal in a manner most favorable to the City of Yakima
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -167, A RESOLUTION declaring three 1991 40 -foot
Orion buses surplus and authorizing their sale in a manner most favorable to the
City of Yakima.
*18. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of a pool use agreement
with Yakima HMA, Inc., d /b /a/ Yakima Regional Medical and Heart Center
for its "Aquatics Therapy Program"
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -168, 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 regarding the use of City pools for an Aquatics Therapy Program
*19. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of an easement deed
and relocation agreement with DeEtta Larson
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Easement Deed and
Relocation Agreement with DeEtta Larson
*20. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of professional services
agreement with Huibregtse Louman Associates, Inc. for surveying services
for the William O. Douglas Trail (6 Avenue and Bridge Deck Crossing)
bridge restoration and trailheads, YVT Trolley Barn and Museum
Restoration Projects
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -170, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a professional
services agreement in an amount not to exceed $ 15,000.00 for surveying
services on the William O. Douglas Trail (6 Avenue & Bridge Deck Crossing),
Bridge Restoration & Trailheads, YVT Trolley Barn & Museum Restoration
Projects.
*21. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of professional services
agreement with MBG Surveying to perform topographic and construction
surveying services for the Yakima Downtown Initiative Project
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -171, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a professional
services agreement in an amount not to exceed $36,000 for surveying services
on the Yakima Downtown Initiatives Project (West).
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*22. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of software license
agreement for an agenda management system
RESOLUTION NO. R -2006 -172, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
of the City of Yakima to execute a Software License Agreement with
Novusolutions for an Online Agenda Management System.
ORDINANCES
*23. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2006 budget regarding the
Yakima Tourist Promotion Area expenditures for marketing and promotion
purposes
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -60, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2006 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $52,000 in the 173 — Tourism
Promotion Area Fund to provide for programs marketing Yakima as a tourism
destination.
24. Other Business
No other business was brought before the Council.
25. Adjournment
McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO
NOVEMBER 28, 2006 AT 8 :30 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR CITY
COUNCIL BUDGET REVIEW, THEN TO DECEMBER 4, 2006 AT 3 :00 P.M.
FOR A CONTINUATION OF A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH YAKIMA
COUNTY REGARDING THE 2006 DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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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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