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BUSINESS MEETING
DECEMBER 4, 2007 — 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS — CITY HALL
1. Roll CaII
Present:
Council: Mayor Dave Edler, presiding, Council Members Ron Bonlender, Micah Cawley,
Norm Johnson, Bill Lover, Neil McClure, and Susan Whitman
2. Executive Session -- Property Acquisition, Prospective and Pending Litigation
Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
6:00 P.M. — PUBLIC SESSION
1. RoII 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
• Continuation of Budget Wrap Up
➢ Yakima Basin Storage Alliance, Black Rock; Water Reserves (60 %) $18,000, Irrigation
Reserves (40 %) $12,000, budgeted, or partially from General Funds (unbudgeted).
City Manager Zais explained the policy issue and that it has been funded for a number of
years through the water and irrigation utilities. At the Budget Wrap -Up session this
morning, the discussion was whether the contribution should come partially or entirely
from the general fund. BONLENDER MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO HAVE
THE $12,000, CURRENTLY SLATED TO COME FROM IRRIGATION, INSTEAD COME
FROM THE GENERAL FUND. He said it is an approved project that will benefit all of the
City's citizens, therefore, in this manner, all citizens will be supporting it. LOVER MOVED
AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO HAVE ALL FUNDING COME
FROM THE GENERAL FUND. Following discussion, the amendment failed by a 5 -2 vote;
Bonlender, Edler, Johnson, McClure and Whitman voting nay. The original motion carried
by a 4 -3 roll call vote; Edler, Cawley, and Lover voting nay.
➢ Yakima County Emergency Management Assessment; General Fund, 2008 total
$57,212, budgeted.
McCLURE MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO APPROVE. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
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2. Invocation /Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Whitman gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations — none
B. Special Presentations / Recognitions
Mayor Edler recognized Mayor Velma Herrerra, City of Mabton, and Mayor Aubrey
Reeves, City of Union Gap, who were in the audience.
Tom Holbrook, the City's appointee to the Airport Board, gave a status report of activities
and ongoing projects at the airport.
C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service request
City Manager Zais advised that, with regard to Emma Fishbbeck's question on random
drug testing, we have not received a response from the arbitrator .
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 19 was added to the Consent Agenda. Item 20 was removed from the 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.)
*A. Council Minutes
• Business Meeting — November 6, 2007 — a correction to Item 3 was noted.
*B. Council Committee Meeting Reports:
• Council Economic Development Committee — November 7, 2007
• Council Neighborhood Development Committee — November 19, 2007
Council Member McClure announced the annual S.E. Community Center Christmas party
will be held Friday, December 14 He said there is a need for donations of turkeys and
volunteers to help serve.
5. Audience Participation
Emma Fishbeck, a local citizen, addressed items she had raised at previous Council
meetings. She requested the name and address of the arbitrator dealing with the
random drug testing issue. She also wanted to know what the City is doing with regard
to the crossing problem at 16 Avenue and Hathaway. She then asked if Code
Enforcement Officers are writing tickets now that they are authorized.
Tim Eyman addressed the Council. He said he had come to Yakima from the west side
of the state for a forum on property taxes, but wanted to comment on a local issue. He
said he had repeatedly asked the Herald Republic to allow him to submit a column on
the issue but they refused. First, he claimed to be the City's highest ranking unelected
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representative, and then began to give his comments on the Bonlender /Ensey issue. He
claimed it was a media witch hunt and railroad job against Ensey. When he began to
make negative comments about Council Member Bonlender, Council Member Whitman
stated she had heard enough and asked the Mayor to have direct him to sit down.
LOVER MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO LET MR. EYMAN CONTINUE. The
motion failed by a 5 -2 vote; Bonlender, Edler, Johnson, McClure and Whitman voting
nay. Mr. Eyman refused to leave saying he would have to be forcibly removed. Security
escorted him out of the Council Chambers, and he continued reading his statement in
the lobby.
Mike Hunnel, 913 S. 4th Avenue, made disparaging remarks against City officials with
regard to their handling of handicap parking accessibility. He then complained about the
length of time it took for a response to his most recent public disclosure request.
Tony Corcy, accompanied by Ryan Pell, spoke again about the necessity of installing a
safety crosswalk at 16 Avenue and Hathaway and showed an excerpt from KNDO
News concerning the issue. He offered a suggestion about using the old signal light
equipment from Fruitvale and 16 Avenue once it is replaced by new equipment during
the development of the River Pointe Mall. He also suggested asphalting the west side of
16 Avenue to make it safer to walk until the mall development replaces it. Council
Member Johnson advised Mr. Corcy that he had sent a note seeking an appointment
with the Secretary of Social and Health Services to see what she and the state might be
able to do with regard to funding. Lawrence Breer also spoke in support of finding a
safe method of crossing 16 Avenue.
Thomas McCormick wished the Council Merry Christmas and recognized Steve Gaulke
for his involvement with homeless people.
7: 00 P.M. -- PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS
6. Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance regarding the Loveless
annexation area
Doug Maples, Code Enforcement and Planning Manager, described the annexation as
one lot, two residents, at the corner of 80 Avenue and Tieton Drive. The property
owner petitioned to be annexed into the City.
No one came forward to speak during the public hearing.
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The City Clerk read the ordinance by title; McCLURE MOVED AND JOHNSON
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2007 -60, AN ORDINANCE concerning annexation; annexing the
Loveless Annexation area to the City of Yakima; maintaining the current zoning of the
area; providing for notice to the WUTC of the City's intent to provide residential refuse
collection and disposal service; assumption of the City's current indebtedness by
properties in the Loveless Annexation area; and an effective date of January 6, 2008.
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7. Open Record Public Hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation to approve a right -of -way vacation of an alley behind the
Capitol Theatre
Doug Maples, Code Enforcement and Planning Manager, displayed a map of the area
to be vacated. The Hearing Examiner held an Open Record Public Hearing on August
27, 2007 and recommended approval on October 11, 2007. Staff supports the
Hearing Examiner's recommendation.
No one came forward to speak during the public hearing.
JOHNSON MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO ACCEPT THE HEARING
EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
8. Closed Record Public Hearing concerning the Preliminary Plat of Sierra Vista
submitted by SBJ Joint Venture
Doug Maples, Code Enforcement and Planning Manager, described the request as an
application by SBJ Joint Ventures to subdivide 9.55 acres. On October 2, 2007, the
City Council heard the matter and remanded it back to the Hearing Examiner for
further consideration of the ingress /egress. On October 31, 2007, the Hearing
Examiner held the remand hearing and developers presented a new version. On
November 14 the Hearing Examiner amended his recommendation with several
conditions and a revised access plan.
• Mayor Edler opened the closed record public hearing.
Jim Beckett, partner in the development, described how they had reworked the plat
and the public withdrew their opposition.
• Mayor Edler closed the closed record public hearing.
JOHNSON MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO APPROVE. The motion carried
by unanimous roll call vote.
9. Public Meeting regarding the Temporary Emergency Cold Weather Shelter
Program
Doug Maples, Code Enforcement and Planning Manager, advised that this will be the
second year for allowing temporary emergency cold weather shelters. Last year the
Yakima County Homeless Network had two churches participating; that has increased
to three. All three have gone through the proper process and have complied with all
necessary regulations. Dave Hanson from Vineyard Church has spearheaded this
endeavor and should be complimented for his efforts.
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• Mayor Edler opened the public meeting.
Mary Jane Fowler, who called herself "house challenged," is currently staying at the
Vineyard shelter. She thanked Council for helping people that need a place to stay out
of the cold.
• Mayor Edler closed the public meeting.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title; JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY
SECONDED TO APPROVE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -160, A RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima, Washington,
authorizing and directing the City of Yakima Department of Community and Economic
Development to identify and implement a policy regarding temporary emergency cold
weather shelters in the City of Yakima, and providing that such policy shall be valid
only during November, December 2007, and January, February and March 2008.
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
10. Consideration of City of Yakima 2008 State Legislative Priorities
City Manager Zais described the process of developing the legislative priorities. He
gave an overview of the current list and mentioned the most recent addition regarding
the public cemetery endowment funds. Michael Morales, Deputy Director of Community
and Economic Development, also spoke about some of the individual items; e.g. the
Downtown Initiative project and the Capitol Theatre project. Another potential piece of
legislation is one exploring B &O tax relief at the state level for construction impact areas;
e.g. the Grade Separation project. Mr. Zais also stated that if the arbitrator does not
come back in favor of random drug testing, we will approach the legislators for
legislation on the issue. BONLENDER MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO
APPROVE THE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY AS AMENDED. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
*11. Consideration of Final Contract Payment for Lions Pool Update Project #2186
(Adopt Standard Motion V -B — accept project; and approve final payment)
Completion of the work of HVAC upgrades and improvements for Lions Pool,
performed by Vance Heating & Air Conditioning, was approved, the work accepted and
payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
*12. Consideration of Resolutions authorizing execution of professional service
agreements for Parks and Recreation Division with:
A. Yakima Valley Basketball Officials Association (YVBOA) for officiating
services for the 2008 basketball season
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -161, 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.
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B. Yakima County Office of Aging and Long Term Care (ALTC) for the Yakima
Day Break Adult Day Care and Respite Services Program at the Harman
Center
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -162, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager to execute Performance Agreement No. 2008 COY /2008 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 Adult
Day Care and Respite Services program at the Harman Center.
C. Yakima County Office of Aging and Long Term Care (ALTC) for the 2008
Geriatric Preventative Foot Care Services Program at the Harman Center
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -163, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager to execute Performance Agreement No. 2008 with Yakima County,
through the Office of Aging and Long Term Care, for the delivery of Geriatric
Preventative Foot Care Services for senior citizens.
D. Instructors, officials and referees needed for various Parks and Recreation
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -164, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
Parks and Recreations Division Manager of the City of Yakima to execute Personal
Services Agreements during 2008 that are substantially in accord with the attached
"Personal Services Agreement" in order to obtain specialized services for the
Parks Division.
*13. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an Animal Control
agreement with the Humane Society of Central Washington for 2008
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -165, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Animal Control Agreement with the
Humane Society of Central Washington.
*14. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of agreements with
Washington State Department of Transportation:
A. Federal /state Capital Consolidated Grant agreement for paratransit/special
needs projects
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -166, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Federal /State Capital
Consolidated Grant Agreement and all other necessary documentation with
the Washington State Department of Transportation to accept a Special
Needs Transportation Grant.
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B. Vanpool purchase agreement to acquire vehicles through the statewide
Vanpool Investment Program
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -167, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a contract between the
City of Yakima and the Washington State Department of Transportation
regarding the receipt of state funds to purchase additional vanpool vehicles
for use in Yakima Transit's vanpool program.
*15. Consideration of Resolutions authorizing execution of interlocal jail agreements
with:
A. Yakima County
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -168, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Corrections /Detention
Agreement with Yakima County for the provision of jail detention services during 2008
and 2009.
B. City of Sunnyside
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -168, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the
City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Jail Agreement with the City of Sunnyside,
Washington for the provision of jail services.
C. City of Tieton
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -170, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Jail Agreement with the City of
Tieton to allow the City of Yakima to continue to house prisoners of the City of Tieton
at the Yakima City Jail.
D. City of Toppenish
RESOLUTION NO. R -2007- 171, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute an amendment extending the Interlocal Jail Agreement with the City of
Toppenish through December 31, 2008.
E. City of Union Gap
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -172, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Jail Agreement with the City of
Union Gap to allow the City of Yakima to house prisoners of the City of Union Gap at
the Yakima City Jail.
F. City of Wapato
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -173, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the
City of Yakima to execute an Interlocal Jail Agreement with the City of Wapato,
Washington for the provision of jail services.
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*16. Consideration of Resolution authorizing execution of agreement with Allied Arts
of Yakima Valley for development of public art elements of the Railroad Grade
Separation project
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2007 -174, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute an Agreement with Allied Arts of Yakima Valley for the purpose of selecting an
artist or artists who will work with the City's professional engineer to develop and install
all aesthetic elements for the grade separations project.
*17. Set date of Public Hearing for January 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the
Hearing Examiner's recommendation to approve the vacation of two portions of
public right -of -way in the vicinity of East "R" Street and North 2 Street
January 8, 2007 was set as the date of Public Hearing to consider the Hearing
Examiner's recommendation to approve the vacation of two portions of public right -of-
way in the vicinity of East "R" Street and North 2 Street
*18. Set date of Public Meeting for January 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. to consider final plat
approval of the Plat of Wellington Estates Phase 5, Cottonwood Partners, LLC
January 8, 2008 was set as the date of public hearing to consider final plat approval of
the Plat of Wellington Estates Phase 5, Cottonwood Partners, LLC
ORDINANCES
*19. First Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2007 budget and appropriating
funds for increased fuel costs to City departments (Second Reading December 11,
2007)
An Ordinance amending the 2007 budget and appropriating funds for expenditure during 2007
to provide for increased fuel costs, was read by title only, and laid on the table until December
11, 2007 for a second reading.
of_gtia and 9d' Streets, between Chestnut and Yakima Avenues requested by Yakima
Hospitality, LLC
21. Other Business
Council Member Bonlender requested the "Adopt a Crosswalk:" project be reviewed by the
Bicycle /Pedestrian Committee for possible implementation at 16 Avenue and Hathaway.
Council Member Cawley advised that Casey McKay has asked to paint a modern -day
mural on one of the City's retaining walls, as a senior project, and have it sealed with
graffiti repellant.
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Council Member Cawley suggested having the Council retreat in the City Council
Chambers.
22. Adjournment
JOHNSON MOVED AND WHITMAN SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO DECEMBER 11,
2007 AT 2:00 P.M. FOR A CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at
7:25 p.m. _
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Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. A CD andDVD of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office
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