HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/18/2008 Business Meeting 15.9
CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
BUSINESS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 18, 2008 — 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL
1. Roll Can
Present:
Council: Mayor Dave Edler, presiding, Assistant Mayor Micah Cawley,
Council Members Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Norm Johnson, Bill
Lover and Neil McClure
Staff: City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella and Acting City Clerk
Roberts
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
A. Proclamations
• Arena Football Day
Council Member Cawley read a proclamation declaring March 20, 2008 as
Arena Football Day in the City of Yakima. Matt Meyer, Director for the
Spokane Shock team, accepted the proclamation. He spoke about the
resurgence to bring arena football back to Yakima.
B. Special presentations / recognitions
• Introduction of Municipal Court Commissioner Eilmes
Judges Susan Woodard and Kelley Olwell introduced Commissioner Kevin
Eilmes, who has been employed since January as a permanent part-time
commissioner. He also works part-time for Yakima County.
• Report from Allied Arts / Giving Circle regarding Grade Separation
Art Piece
Elizabeth Miller and John Baule gave an update on their activities to select
an art piece for the grade separation project. The Committee looked for
something that was unique to Yakima. They described and distributed an
illustration of the piece selected — Yakima Illuminations: Bins of Light. Each
of the bins are colored and as the trains go by the bins will stack and
unstack themselves by light. They also incorporated fruit labels where
people can walk up closer to view them. Bill Cook, Director of Community
and Economic Development, advised that this proposal has been presented
to the Ad Hoc Council Arts Committee, who is now recommending it to the
Council. They would like to move forward with a contract with the artist.
The contract would not be with the City, but would be entered into with
Berger/ Abam, the City's contractor. COFFEY MOVED AND LOVER
SECONDED, TO DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH THE CONTRACTOR,
BERGER/ABAM, AND THE ARTIST, TO DEVELOP A CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE TWO OF THEM. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
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• Cinco de Mayo
Gloria Hernandez and several contestants for the Ms. Cinco de Mayo
contest distributed flyers regarding the May 3 & 4 Cinco de Mayo
celebration. Also distributed was a flyer on the March 26, 2008 Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce of Yakima Latino Professional Network Luncheon.
• Mayor Edler introduced Brandon Calhoun, a student from Wapato High
School who is his job shadow today.
C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service requests - none
D. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Council Member Cawley reported there will be term expiration on the
Historic Preservation Commission and invited citizens to submit their
application to serve on this commission. Council Member McClure
mentioned that he asked that committee term expirations be placed on
YPAC.
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 Nos. 7, 9, 10 and 17 were added to the Consent Agenda.
The Acting City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and
ordinances by title. CAWLEY 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. Council Minutes - none
*B. Council Committee Meeting Reports
• Downtown Futures Committee — February 27 and March 5, 2008
• Public Safety Committee — March 5, 2008
• Council Economic Development Committee — March, 2008
• Intergovernmental Committee — March 4, 2008
The Committee reports were accepted.
5. Audience Participation
• In response to Lynne Kittelson's question as to which department was
responsible for the sidewalk funding package staff presented at the previous
Council meeting, City Manager Zais advised it was a cooperative effort
between the City Manager's Office, Public Works Department, and the
Engineering Division.
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• Tony Courcy asked how long a citizen would have to wait to get a response
to a complaint (asphalt paving of walkway on 16th Avenue). Mayor Edler
said that, depending on the complexity of the issue, it is our policy to respond
at the next Council meeting. Council Member. Johnson advised that a partial
response was given when staff stated that asphalt work could not be done
during the winter. Council Member McClure requested cost estimates to do
an asphalt walkway on 16th Avenue between the DSHS facility and Fruitvale
Blvd. Bill Cook reported that staff is currently designing four crosswalks and
are also looking at the asphalt work.
7:00 P.M. -- PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS
6. Joint Public Hearing on the 2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
requests and consideration of an Ordinance amending the future land use
map of the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan
County Commissioners Ron Gamache and Mike Leita were present. Kolya •
McCleave, County Planner, reviewed the two applications to amend the
Comprehensive Plan. The first application, involving approximately 15.58 acres
on 33 Street, Terrace Heights is to amend the Comprehensive Plan designation
from medium density residential to large convenience center and requests a
zoning change from R -2 to CBDS. The purpose of the rezone is to help meet the
master plan goal for the Pacific Northwest University Health Sciences College of
Osteopathic Medicine for student and /or senior housing. Having reviewed the
criteria for the amendment and rezone and finding both have been met, staff
recommends approval. The Regional Planning Commission and the Hearing
Examiner also recommended approval. The second application is to move the
designation of approximately 9.88 acres on S. 80` Avenue from low density
residential to neighborhood commercial, and rezone it from R -1 to B -2 creating
the availability of business property for the area. Having reviewed the criteria for
the amendment and rezone and finding both have been met, staff recommends
approval. The Regional Planning Commission and the Hearing Examiner also
recommended approval. LEITA MOVED AND GAMACHE SECONDED TO
APPROVE THE YAKIMA URBAN AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2025
AMENDMENTS ZON2007 -004 AND ZON2007 -005 AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION, TO APPROVE THE
CONCURRENT ZONING CHANGES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HEARING
EXAMINER, AND TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE APPROPRIATE
LEGISLATION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of the County
Commissioners and City Council members.
Bruce Benson, City Planning Supervisor, advised that there had been ten
applications to amend the Comprehensive Plan; however, the Regional Planning
Commission denied one request. An ordinance has been prepared to approve all
nine recommended amendments. The request that was denied by the Regional
Planning Commission was submitted by Yakima Temple Building /Michael Kim to
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change the property located at 2412 and 2506 W. Mead Avenue from low density
residential to high density residential designation. The Acting City Clerk read the
ordinance by title; McCLURE MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO PASS THE
ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote of the County
Commissioners and City Council members.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -09, AN ORDINANCE concerning land use regulation
and comprehensive planning and amending the Future Land Use Map of the
Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan as follows: changing the classification
of the property located at the SE Corner of 64th Avenue & Washington Avenue
(parcel no. 181333 - 32403, 32404, and 32405) from Low Density Residential to
Arterial Commercial; changing the classification of the properties located at 1015
S. 5th Avenue & vicinity of S. 5th Avenue & W. Nob Hill Boulevard (parcel no.
181325 - 14405, 14410) from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood
Commercial; and changing the classification of the property located at 1214 -1230
S. First Street (parcel no. 191330 - 13004) from Industrial to Arterial Commercial;
and changing the classification of the property located at 4906 Summitview
Avenue (parcel no. 181321 - 41001) from Low Density Residential on the southern
portion of the parcel to High Density Residential, and from Low Density
Residential on the northern portion of the parcel to Neighborhood Commercial;
and changing the classification of the property located at 716, 718 S. 6th Street
and 507 E. Adams Street (parcel no. 191319-43508, 43509, 43510) from Low
Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial; and changing the
classification of the property located at 5609 Tieton Drive (parcel no. 181321-
34003) from Low Density Residential on the northern portion of the parcel to
Neighborhood Commercial; and changing the classification of the property
located at 4600 Summitview Avenue (parcel no. 181322- 32023) from Low
Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial; and changing the
classification of the property located at 2013, 2015 Willow Street and 2018
Fruitvale Boulevard (parcel no. 181314 - 42411, 42413, 42440) from Medium
Density Residential to Arterial Commercial; and changing the classification of
property located at 1007, 1009, 1101, 1103 and 1105 W. Washington Avenue
(parcel no. 181336- 24017, 24031, 24032, 24033, and 24034) from Medium
Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial.
The County Commissioners left the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
• APPLICATION CPA #1 -07, WALTER AND VIRGINIA MICK, S.E. CORNER
OF 64 AVENUE AND WASHINGTON AVENUE
Mr. Benson advised that this ordinance would change the zoning to Small
Convenience Center. Mayor Edler asked Council if there were any disclosure
statements to be made related to any of the presented rezone requests. There
being none, he opened the closed record public hearing. No one came forward;
therefore, Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public hearing. The Acting City
Clerk read the ordinance by title. McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2008-10, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and
zoning; rezoning, with conditions, three parcels of property located in the vicinity
of the SE Corner of S. 64 Avenue and W. Washington Avenue, Yakima,
Washington from Suburban Residential, (SR) to Small Convenience Center
(SCC) as more fully described herein; and approving, with conditions, the
recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for the City of Yakima regarding the
same; Walter Mick, and Virginia Mick, identified as the applicants herein.
• APPLICATION CPA #2 -07, THE NOEL CORPORATION, 1015 S. 5
AVENUE AND VICINITY OF S. 5 AVENUE AND WEST NOB HILL
BOULEVARD
Mr. Benson advised that the ordinance would change the zoning to Small
Convenience Center. Mayor Edler opened the closed- record public hearing.
Chad Hatfield, stated he represents Brian Dean who opposes this rezone. He
challenged the opinion that this rezone meets the compatibility criteria, and
expressed concern that because this is a non - specific rezone, the highest usage
must be considered. He stated his client has concerns about the conditions the
Hearing Examiner placed on this rezone without knowing the specific project, In
particular, the lighted signage would be a problem because it would shine in Mr.
Dean's back bedrooms. Another area of concern is the condition imposed to deal
with the noise level. His belief is that this zoning in the middle of residential area
is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and does not provide for adequate
buffering between the residences and this property. Council Member Coffey
pointed out that Mr. Dean's property is zoned SCC. Mr. Hatfield concurred, but
said it is a residence and is two parcels away from Nob Hill Boulevard; and
nowhere along Nob Hill Boulevard has commercial zoning protruded three
parcels deep. He noted that the Southgate Shopping Center is close, but there is
a row of residences there and this would jut out into the residential area. Council
Member Cawley asked about access to the property. Mr. Benson said that
access would only be from the shopping center. Brian Meyer from the law firm
representing The Noel Corporation, commented that this is a commercial area
abutting the Southgate Shopping Center. The property is currently vacant,
graveled and fenced. Access to the property would be from the shopping center
and there are restrictions in place regarding signage and lighting to mitigate any
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problems. They also have a noise waiver, which was a mitigating factor before
the Hearing Examiner. Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public hearing. The
Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title. McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -11, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and
zoning; rezoning, with conditions, two parcels of property located north of Nob
Hill Boulevard between South 4 Avenue and South 5 Avenue west of
Southgate Shopping Center, Yakima, Washington from Single - Family
Residential, (R -1) to Small Convenience Center (SCC) as more fully described
herein; and approving, with conditions, the recommendation of the Hearing
Examiner for the City of Yakima regarding the same; The Noel Corporation,
identified as the applicants herein.
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• APPLICATION CPA -3 -07, LINC PROPERTIES /BRASHEN YAKIMA, LLC,
1214 -1230 S. FIRST STREET
Mr. Benson advised that this ordinance would change zoning to Central Business
District. Mayor Edler opened the closed- record public hearing. Chad Hatfield
representing the applicant, urged Council to pass the ordinance. Mayor Edler
closed the closed record public hearing. The Acting City Clerk read the ordinance
by title. McCLURE MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO PASS THE
ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -12, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and
zoning; rezoning, with conditions, one parcel of property located at 1214 — 1230
South 1st Street, Yakima, Washington from Heavy Industrial, (M -2) to Central
Business District Support (CBDS) as more fully described herein; and approving,
with conditions, the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for the City of
Yakima regarding the same; Linc Properties /Brashen Yakima, LLC, identified as
the applicants herein.
• APPLICATION CPA -4 -07, ROY JOHNSON, 4906 SUMMITVIEW AVENUE
Mr. Benson advised that the ordinance would change zoning to Multi - Family
Residential (R -3) on the south, and Local Business (B -2) on the north. Mayor
Edler opened the closed- record public hearing. No one came forward; therefore,
Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public hearing. The Acting City Clerk read
the ordinance by title. McCLURE MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO PASS
THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -13, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and
zoning; rezoning, with conditions, one parcel of property located at 4906
Summitview Avenue, Yakima, Washington from Suburban Residential (SR) to
Local Business (B -2) on the northern portion of the subject property and from
Suburban Residential (SR) to Multi - Family Residential (R -3) on the southern
portion of the subject property, as more fully described herein; and approving,
with conditions, the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for the City of
Yakima regarding the same; Roy Johnson, identified as the applicants herein.
• APPLICATION CPA -5 -07, A &N INVESTMENT & RENTAL PROPERTIES,
LLC, 715, 718 S. 6 STREET AND 507 E. ADAMS STREET
Mr. Benson advised that this ordinance would change the zoning to Local
Business (B -2). Mayor Edler opened the closed- record public hearing. No one
came forward; therefore, Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public hearing.
The Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title. ENSEY MOVED AND
CAWLEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-14, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and
zoning; rezoning, with conditions, three parcels of property located at 716 & 718
South 6 Street & 507 East Adams Street, Yakima, Washington from Single -
Family Residential (R -1) and Historical Business (HB) to Local Business (B -2), as
more fully described herein; and approving, with conditions, the recommendation
of the Hearing Examiner for the City of Yakima regarding the same; A &N
Investment & Rental Properties, LLC, identified as the applicants herein.
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• APPLICATION CPA -6 -07, JAMES L D THOMAS, 5509 TIETON DRIVE
Mr. Benson advised that the ordinance would change zoning to Local Business
(B -2). Mayor Edler opened the closed - record public hearing. No one came
forward; therefore, Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public hearing. The
Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title. ENSEY MOVED AND McCLURE
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -15, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and
zoning; rezoning, with conditions, one parcel of property located at 5609 Tieton
Drive, Yakima, Washington from Two - Family Residential (R -2) to Local Business
(B -2) as more fully described herein; and approving, with conditions, the
recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for the City of Yakima regarding the
same; James L D Thomas., identified as the applicants herein.
• APPLICATION CPA -7 -07, SUMMIT CREST CONSTRUCTION, 4600
SUMMITVIEW AVENUE
Mr. Benson advised that the ordinance would change zoning to Local Business
(B -2). Mayor Edler opened the closed- record public hearing. Nancy Kenmore,
101 N. 48 Avenue #6 -B, a Summitview Country board member, stated they are
opposed to the B -2 classification. Their Board disagrees that this property is
compatible with the neighborhood. B -2 property is across the street from this
property. She also believes that 48 Avenue cannot handle the increased traffic
the change would bring. She urged Council to amend this ordinance to require
the applicant to work together with Summitview Country to maintain the
community. Bill Horton, representing Rich Hochrein, Summit Crest Construction,
stated that the Hearing Examiner also heard this testimony and recommended
approval of the rezone. The property has access to Summitview and S. 48 •
Avenue. The roadway is scheduled to be improved. He reported that Mr.
Hochrein plans to put his office on the property and accommodate other
professional offices. Council Member Johnson asked if the applicant would be
willing to meet with the Summitview Country board. Mr. Horton advised they had
already made that opportunity available, but would be willing to work with them if
it is placed as an additional requirement. They would also provide a written
report to Council. Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public hearing. The
Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title. McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. JOHNSON MOVED AND LOVER
SECONDED THAT THE ORDINANCE BE AMENDED IN SECTION ONE,
AFTER THE B -2 IN PARENS, ADDING "UNDER THE CONDITION THAT A
MEETING TAKE PLACE BETWEEN THE DEVELOPER AND ADJACENT
RESIDENTS TO DISCUSS ANY CONCERNS OF THE RESIDENTS WITH THE
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT WITH WRITTEN EVIDENCE PRESENTED TO
THE CITY TO SHOW THE MEETING TOOK PLACE;" SAID MEETING TO
TAKE PLACE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC
HEARING. The amending motion failed by 4 -3 roll call vote; Cawley, Coffey,
Edler and Ensey voting nay. The question was called for a vote on the original
motion. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -16, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and
zoning; rezoning, with conditions, one parcel of property located at 4600
Summitview Avenue, Yakima, Washington from Single - Family Residential (R -1)
to Local Business (B -2) as more fully described herein; and approving, with
conditions, the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for the City of Yakima
regarding the same; Summit Crest Construction, LLC, identified as the applicants
herein.
• APPLICATION CPA #8 -07, DES MATHIS, 2013, 2015 WILLOW STREET
AND 2018 FRUITVALE BOULEVARD
Mr. Benson advised that the ordinance would change zoning to Central Business
District Support (CBDS). Mayor Edler opened the closed- record public hearing.
No one came forward; therefore, Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public
hearing. The Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title. McCLURE MOVED
AND ENSEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-17, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and
zoning; rezoning, with conditions, three parcels of property located at 2013 and
2015 Willow Street and 2018 Fruitvale Boulevard, Yakima, Washington from
Two - Family Residential (R -2) to Central Business District Support (CBDS) as
more fully described herein; and approving, with conditions, the recommendation
of the Hearing Examiner for the City of Yakima regarding the same; Des Mathis,
identified as the applicants herein.
• APPLICATION CPA # 9 -07, BILL CHICHENOFF ET AL, 1007, 1009, 1101,
1103, 1105 W. WASHINGTON AVENUE
Mr. Benson advised that the ordinance would change the zoning to Local
Business (B -2). Mayor Edler opened the closed- record public hearing. No one
came forward; therefore, Mayor Edler closed the closed- record public hearing.
The Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title. McCLURE MOVED AND
CAWLEY SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -18, AN ORDINANCE relating to land use regulation and
zoning; rezoning, with conditions, five parcels of property located at 1007, 1009,
1101, 1103 and 1105 W. Washington Avenue, Yakima, Washington from Two -
Family Residential (R -2) to Local Business (B -2) as more fully described herein;
and approving, with conditions, the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner for
the City of Yakima regarding the same; Bill Chichenoff et al., identified as the
applicants herein.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
*7. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a joint City /County
lease- purchase agreement for airport property
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -48, A RESOLUTION concerning the Yakima Air
Terminal - McAllister Field, an agency of the City of Yakima and Yakima County
as joint owners; approving and ratifying a Lease With Option To Purchase
agreement for approximately one hundred acres of property adjacent to the
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Yakima Air Terminal for purposes of potential airport expansion and airport
purposes; agreeing to a lease for a specified period of time and reserving an
option to purchase said property at such time as the owners of the Yakima Air
Terminal and the Yakima Air Terminal Board determine said purchase is
appropriate and funding for said purchase is identified.
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*9. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing Community Housing
Development Organization (CHDO) request for HOME and CDBG funding
for building 15 single - family homes by OIC of Washington for the Marvin
Gardens project and authorizing execution of a grant and loan agreement
with OIC of Washington
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -49, A RESOLUTION approving a CDBG Grant of
$50,000 for development costs and HOME loan funds of $125,000 per house
with a maximum of $500,000 per phase or four houses under construction at any
one time, and continue with the building of 15 total homes in phases of
construction to include repayment to the City of Yakima upon selling each
completed home to a qualified low /moderate income first time homebuyer as per
HUD regulations, and authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City
Clerk to execute all necessary documents, including a grant and loan agreement,
between the City of Yakima and OIC of Washington.
*10. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and
submit a grant application and contract with the Yakima County Supporting
Investments in Economic Diversification (SIED) fund for Yakima Italstone
Project
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -50, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute and submit a grant and loan application with Yakima County for funding
from the Yakima County Supporting Investments in Economic Development (SIED)
Fund for infrastructure improvements necessary for the Yakima Italstone project.
*11. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and
submit a grant application and contract with the Yakima County Supporting
Investments in Economic Diversification (SIED) fund for Sawmill
Redevelopment Planning Project
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -51, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute and submit a grant application with Yakima County for funding from the
Yakima County Supporting Investments in Economic Development (SIED) Fund
for infrastructure improvements necessary for the Sawmill Redevelopment
Planning Project.
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*12. Consideration of request from North Front Street Improvement Association
to fund tree trunk guard improvements
The staff recommendation to approve the purchase of the tree trunk guards for
the trees installed by the Phase I Downtown Yakima Futures Initiative project, at
a cost of $13,232, was approved.
*13. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with
the Yakima Valley Umpires Association (YVUA) for officiating services for
the Parks and Recreation softball program
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -52, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager to execute an agreement with the Yakima Valley Umpires
Association to obtain softball officiating services for the City of Yakima's
organized softball program.
*14. Consideration of a Resolution setting April 10, 2008 as the date for public
hearing before the Hearing Examiner for a right -of -way vacation in the
vicinity of North 74 Avenue and West Englewood Avenue and adjacent to
North 76 Avenue and Scenic Drive
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -53, A RESOLUTION fixing April 10, 2008 as the
date for a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner concerning a petition to
vacate a portion of public right -of -way between Scenic Plateau & Englewood
West Subdivisions located in the vicinity of North 74 Avenue and West
Englewood Avenue; and adjacent to North 76 Avenue and Scenic Drive.
*15. Consideration of a Resolution granting an easement to Pacific Power &
Light Company for a power line over and across City /County owned
property at S. 40 and Washington Avenues (Creekside West)
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -54, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a power line utility
easement in favor of Pacific Power & Light Company.
*16. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the
Aquatic Lands Outfall Easement No. 51- 079464 with the Washington State
Department of Natural Resources
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -55, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
sign Aquatic Lands Outfall Easement No. 51- 079464 with the Washington State
Department of Natural Resources.
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ORDINANCES
*17. Consideration of an Ordinance authorizing issuance of water and
wastewater revenue bonds and refunding bonds of the City of Yakima to
finance certain capital improvements to the City's water and wastewater
systems and to refund (refinance) certain outstanding water and
wastewater bonds of the City
ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -19, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima,
Washington, authorizing the issuance and sale of water and sewer revenue and
refunding bonds of the City in the principal amount of not to exceed $9,750,000
in one or more series to finance certain capital improvements to the City's water
and sewer system and to refund certain outstanding water and sewer bonds of
the City; and fixing the terms and covenants of such bonds.
18. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the 2008 budget and making
appropriations in the 124 - Office of Neighborhood Development Services
(ONDS) Fund
Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development, explained that the
ordinance authorizes the expenditure of funds for the construction of a single
family home at 110 S. 8 Street. The City purchased this property, with its fire -
damaged home, using HOPE 3 Program funds. They had the home demolished
and wish to contract with OIC to construct a single - family home on the site. OIC
estimates the total construction costs to be $150,000, and once the home sells,
OIC would return $90,000 to the City. At the March 4 Council meeting, Maud
Scott and Lynne Kittelson expressed a desire to have the design of the new
home be compatible with the neighborhood. A meeting with Ms. Scott and Ms.
Kittelson, Chris Link from OIC, and Bill Cook resulted in the selection of a
different design that would fit in more with the neighborhood. Council Member
McClure asked if staff had considered gifting the property to Habitat for Humanity
and avoid the cost of construction. Mr. Cook suggested that could be discussed
at the Council Neighborhood Development Committee meeting tomorrow. The
Acting City Clerk read the ordinance by title, CAWLEY MOVED AND McCLURE
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -20, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2008 budget for
the City of Yakima; and making appropriations of $150,000 within the 124 —
Office of Neighborhood Development Services (ONDS) fund for expenditure
during 2008 to provide for new construction of a single - family, affordable house
at 110 South 8 Street.
*19. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the 2008 Budget for 2007 Year -
End Encumbrances
ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -21, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2008 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making appropriations for 2007 Year -End Encumbrances
from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during
2008.
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20. Other Business
• Council Mission and Vision Statements and Strategic Policy Priorities
Council Member Coffey reported on the Committee's efforts and presented the
mission and vision statements to the Council. Mayor Edler read the vision
statement, "To create a culturally diverse, economically vibrant, safe, and strong
Yakima community." JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO
ADOPT THIS AS THE VISION STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF YAKIMA. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Edler read the mission
statement, "To provide outstanding services that meet the community's needs; to
govern responsibly by effectively managing and protecting public resources; to
build trust in government through openness, diverse leadership, and
communication; and to strategically focus on enhancing Yakima's quality of life."
JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADOPT THE MISSION
STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF YAKIMA. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote. Mayor Edler read the Yakima City Council Strategic Policy Priorities,
"Maintain and improve public health and safety; promote economic development
and diversification; build and utilize strategic partnerships, preserve and enhance
Yakima's quality of life; efficiently manage public resources and ensure fiscal
stability; and provide responsive customer service and effective
communications." JOHNSON MOVED AND McCLURE SECONDED TO
ADOPT THE STRATEGIC POLICY PRIORITIES. Council Member Lover, after
expressing appreciation of the well- thought -out wording, stated he would like to
have the word "policy" removed from the title, "Yakima City Council Strategic
Policy Priorities," because of the meaning of the word to him. LOVER MOVED,
AND McCLURE SECONDED TO REMOVE THE WORD "POLICY" FROM THE
TITLE. Discussion ensued, and a vote on the motion to amend was called.
The motion carried by 4 -3 roll call vote; Coffey, Edler, and Johnson voting nay.
The vote was called for the motion to adopt the Yakima City Council
Strategic Priorities. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Council Member Ensey reported he had heard that the City of Seattle and Pierce
County have approved an ordinance to tape executive sessions. He asked staff
to obtain minutes and copies of their ordinances.
21. Adjournment
McCLURE MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO MARCH 25,
2008 AT 8:00 A.M. AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE FOR A STUDY SESSION
REGARDING THE CAPITOL THEATRE, PLAZA AND PUBLIC FACILITY
DISTRICT; THEN TO 3:00 P.M. FOR A PRESENTATION BY THE YAKIMA AIR
TERMINAL BOARD AT THE AIRPORT RESTAURANT BOARD ROOM. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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