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BUSINESS MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 2006 — 2:00 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, Neil McClure (after 2:05 p.m.), and Susan
Whitman
Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and City Clerk Moore
2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Cawley gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance
3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order /Special Presentation
A. Proclamations
B. Special Presentations
• Recognition of retiring Deputy Fire Chief Steve Scott
Fire Chief Dennis Mayo recognized Steve Scott for over 30 years of service. Mayor
Edler read a proclamation and presented Steve with a distinguished service award and
an outstanding service award.
• Recognition of staff members service in Iraq: Iris Valladares, Ilifonso Garcia and
Joseph Deccio
The Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to City staff members Ilifonso Garcia
(Public Works), Iris Valladares (Public Works), and Joseph Deccio (Police). Chris
Taylor (Police) was not available to receive his certificate.
• Recognition of Water Division Employees for emergency services
Water and Irrigation Manager, Dave Brown, introduced the Water Division crew who
assisted the City of Tieton with their recent emergency: Rich Peck, Emilio Lopez,
Brandon Baker, Daniel Vargas, and Philipe Batista.
C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service request
D. Appointments to Council Boards and Commissions
McCLURE MOVED JOHNSON SECONDED TO APPOINT ALAN ADOPH TO THE
BICYCLE /PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Council Member McClure announced that there is still one more vacancy.
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. 14 was removed, and Items No. 16, 17A -F, and 18A -B were added to the
Consent Agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions
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and ordinances by title. McCLURE MOVED AND BONLENDER 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. Council Committee Meeting Reports
• Council Economic Development Committee (12/6)
5. Audience Participation
Rita DeBord, speaking as a citizen and as Finance Director, thanked Council for all of
the hard work on the budget this year. She also wanted to go on record to thank her
staff for their work on this year's budget as well.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
6. Continuation of Report regarding Federal Aviation Administration and Yakima Air
Terminal request to close a portion of 16th Avenue south of Washington Avenue
Dave Zabell, Assistant City Manager, advised that they have -been working to put together a
course of action to meet the FAA compliance objectives. Following discussions held last
week, the closure of 16 Avenue does not need to occur immediately. He has spoken with
FAA officials and they are satisfied if we stay on a fast track, meaning going out for bid in
June. We have widened the focus and plan to report back to Council in January. Council
Member McClure asked for a timeline and cost shortfall of the Valley Mall Boulevard /10
Avenue extension and was advised it would be included in the January report. Buck Taylor,
Airport Manager, responded to a question about what he felt would be the ideal solution.
He said ideally it would be to mitigate the safety situation on 16 Avenue with a north /south
connector, e.g. 10 Avenue. That would also give them a resource for future direction with
the airport. He felt that anything else will create situations requiring mitigating an alternative
to 16 Avenue later if the City /County chose to expand either end of the runway. A history
of the project funding was reviewed. City Attorney Paolella advised that we are seeking
advice and a legal opinion from the FAA, which should be helpful through this process.
JOHNSON MOVED AND BONLENDER SECONDED TO LOOK AT ALL OPTIONS AND
COME BACK TO COUNCIL IN JANUARY FOR DIRECTION. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
*7. Consideration of Legislation authorizing write -off of bad debts for:
A. Central Receivables •
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -185, A RESOLUTION authorizing the write -off of certain
uncollectable accounts due to various funds of the City of Yakima.
B. Utility Accounts
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -186, A RESOLUTION authorizing the write -off of certain
uncollectable accounts receivable by the utility funds of the City of Yakima.
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*8. Third Quarter Capital Improvement Report from Engineering Division
The Third Quarter Capital Improvement Report was accepted.
*9. Consideration of Resolution authorizing and ratifying execution of agreement with
the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments for Commute Trip Reduction (CTR)
program local planning and implementation
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -187, A RESOLUTION authorizing and ratifying the Yakima City
Mayor's execution of a "Memorandum of Agreement Between The Yakima Valley Conference
of Governments and the City of Yakima" to provide for the Yakima Valley Council of
Governments' coordination, implementation and administration of the Commute Trip Reduction
Law.
*10. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with Yakima County
Office of Aging and Long -term Care for services at the Harman Center:
A. Yakima Day Break Adult Day Care and Respite Services Program
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -188, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager to execute the Performance Agreement No. 2007 COY /2007 ALTC Contract Adult
Day Care Respite between the City of Yakima and Yakima County, through the Office of
, Aging and Long Term Care (ALTC) for the Adjust Day Care and Respite Services program
at the Harman Center
B. 2007 Geriatric Preventative Foot Care Services Program
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -189, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute
an agreement between the City of Yakima and Yakima County, through the Office of Aging
and Long Term Care, for the purpose of obtaining funding for foot care services for senior
citizens
*11. Consideration of Resolutions declaring surplus equipment and disposal of the same:
A. Refuse trucks (3)
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -190, A RESOLUTION declaring three non - automated type
refuse trucks surplus and authorizing their sale as trade -in for the budgeted 2007
acquisition of an automated sideloading refuse truck.
B. Bus washing equipment
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -191, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to designate certain Transit bus washing 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.
*12. Consideration of resolution authorizing professional services agreement for Parks
and Recreation programs for 2007
RESOLUTION NO. R -2006 -192, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Parks and
Recreation Division Manager of the City of Yakima to execute Personal Services
Agreements during 2007 that are substantially in accord with the attached "Personal
Services Agreement" in order to obtain specialized services for the Parks Division
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*13. Consideration of Resolution authorizing professional services agreement with
Yakima Valley Basketball officials for 2007 services
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -193, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager to execute a professional services agreement with the Yakima Valley Basketball
Officials Association for the purpose of obtaining officiating services for the organized
basketball program of the City of Yakima
14. Consideration of request from Yakima Downtown Association for bus service on New
Year's Eve
Council Member Bonlender encouraged public attendance at the New Year's Eve function
and hoped that running free buses will encourage more citizen participation. JOHNSON
MOVED AND BONLENDER SECONDED TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
*15. Consideration of Resolution authorizing professional services contract for Zaremba
claims service (Yakima) to review and investigate property and liability damage
claims against or by the City of Yakima
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -194, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to enter into a Agreement with Zaremba Claims Service —
Yakima for the purpose of reviewing and investigating property and liability damage claims
filed against or by the City of Yakima
ORDINANCES
*16. Consideration of Ordinance adopting amendments to the Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan 2025 and the Yakima Urban Area Transportation Plan 2025
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -62, AN ORDINANCE adopting by reference amendments to the
Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan, including amendments to the Introduction,
Action Plan Implementation, Land Use, Housing, Transportation, Parks and Recreation,
Natural Environment and Capital Facilities; and establishing an effective date for said
amendments.
*17. Consideration of Legislation regarding 2007 budget policy decisions:
A. Consideration of Ordinance Adopting 2007 budget
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 - 63, AN ORDINANCE adopting a budget for the City of Yakima,
Washington, for the year 2007; and making appropriations for estimated expenditures
B. Consideration of Ordinance amending the Yakima Municipal Code pertaining to
irrigation operating utility rates for 2007 -2010
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -64, AN ORDINANCE relating to irrigation utility service charges
and exemptions; amending the annual irrigation operation and maintenance charges,
deleting exemption provisions that will not be renewed after expiration in November,
2006 and amending the rate effective date; and amending sections 7.24.100 and
7.24.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
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C. Consideration of Ordinance Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan
for certain City employees
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -65, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective January 7, 2007;
amending Subsections 2.20.100A, 2.20.100B, 2.20.100C, 2.20.100D, 2.20.110A,
2.20.110B, 2.20.110C, and 2.20.110G, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code
D. Consideration of Resolution authorizing increases in certain fees for Parks and
Recreation programs
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -195, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Parks and
Recreation Division Manager to implement the 2007 Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule
for program facilities use and activities participation
E. Consideration of Ordinance adjusting Tahoma Cemetery rates and fees
ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -66, AN ORDINANCE relating to rules and regulations for Tahoma.
Cemetery; increasing and amending fees; adding provisions relating to responsibility for
damage to headstones; clarifying use of flat markers in section M; amending terms relating
to installment contracts; and amending section 7.04.090 of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code.
F. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with Yakima
Basin Storage Alliance for services to advance the Black Rock Reservoir project
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -196, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the
City of Yakima to execute an "Agreement between the City of Yakima and Yakima Basin
Storage Alliance" concerning services to advance the Black Rock Reservoir Project.
18. Other Business
*A. Consideration of Resolution declaring automatic rifles, handguns and
equipment to be surplus and authorizing their trade -in through the sealed
quote process
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -197, A RESOLUTION declaring the attached list of
automatic rifles and handguns with equipment to be surplus to the needs of the City of
Yakima and the Police Department, and authorizing their trade -in through the formal
sealed quote process
*B. Consideration of an application for permit for public display of fireworks on
the roof of the Capitol Theatre on January 1, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2006 -198, A RESOLUTION granting a public fireworks display
permit to Eagle Fireworks on behalf of the Yakima Farmers Market
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C. JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO REVISIT THE STUDY OF THE
HA RMAN CENTER LAYOUT TO MAXIMIZE THE PARKING SPACES AND. TO
LOOK INTO ENLARGING THE PARKING LOT. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
19. Adjour
McCLURE MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO ADJOURN. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
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CITY CLERK - DAVID EDLER, MAYOR
Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's
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