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YAKIMA. CITY COUNCIL,
BUSINESS MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 2008 — 5:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS — YAKIMA CITY HALL
1. Roll Call
Present:
Council:
Mayor Dave Edler, presiding, Assistant Mayor Micah Cawley, Council
Members Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Norm Johnson, and Bill Lover
Staff:
City Manager Zais, Acting City Attorney Cutter, and City Clerk Moore
Absent:
Council Member Neil McClure
2. Executive Session Property Acquisition and Collective Bargaining
Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
6:00 P.M. - PUBLIC SESSION
1. Roll Call
Present:
Council: Mayor Dave Edler, presiding, Assistant Mayor Micah Cawley, Council
Members Kathy Coffey, Rick Ensey, Norm Johnson, Bill Lover, and Neil
McClure (present after 7:00 p.m.)
Staff: City Manager Zais, Acting City Attorney Cutter, and City Clerk Moore
2. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Elder gave an invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance
3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations — National American Indian Heritage Month
Mayor Edler read a proclamation declaring November as National American Indian
Heritage month. Augustine Phillips presented Council with the Yakama Nation flag.
B. Special presentations I recognitions
• "Go Green" presentation Wilson Middle School; Mr. Olive's class
Council Member Cawley introduced Mr. Olive and students. Mr. Olive explained the
purpose for the fund raiser and gave a PowerPoint presentation on the. .
environmental impact of plastic bags. JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY
SECONDED TO ENDORSE WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL'S GO GREEN PROJECT.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; McClure absent.
C. Status report on prior meeting's citizen service requests
None
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D. Appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Southeast Community Center Advisory Board
CAWLEY MOVED AND COFFEY SECONDED TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING
SEVEN CITIZENS TO THE SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY
BOARD: Martha Gamboa, Vemita Adolf, Aaron Case, Johnnie Harvey, Jaime
Covarrubias, Robert Trimble, and Gloria Hernandez. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote; McClure absent.
Mayor Edler recognized members of a Selah High School class.
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. 9 was added to the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk read
the Consent Agenda items; including resolutions and ordinances by title. CAWLEY
MOVED AND ENSEY SECONDED TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
READ. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; McClure absent.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent
Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.)
*A. Consideration of approval of Council Minutes
• Business Meeting — October 21, 2008
The minutes of the October 21, 2008 Business Meeting were approved, having
been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present
wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
*B. Consideration of approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes
1. City /County Intergovernmental Relation Committee — September 17 and
October 6, 2008
2. Economic Development Committee — November 5, 2008
Council Committee meeting minutes were approved.
5. Audience Participation
Connie Little, 2002 Simpson Lane, spoke about her husband's service with the DOT
at Snoqualmie Pass. She then spoke about hats, encouraging everyone to build a
hat and join her by wearing them on Pearl Harbor day and at the lighted Christmas
parade. She displayed a variety of hats and presented City Manager Zais and
Mayor Edler with fisherman hats.
Council Member Cawley announced that the extra leaf bags are now available from
Public Works.
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7:00 — PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance approving the Hams Farms
annexation located at 5313 Scenic Drive
Bruce Benson, Acting Planning Manager, said that this single lot annexation was
requested by the property owner and has been approved by the Boundary Review
Board. Staff recommends adoption.
Mayor Edler opened the public hearing and with no one coming forward to speak,
closed the public hearing. The City Cleric read the ordinance by title only;
McCLURE MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -51, AN ORDINANCE concerning annexation; annexing the
Harris Farms 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 Harris Farms Annexation are_ a; and an effective
date of December 21, 2008.
• 7. Public Hearing on the proposed 2009 Revenue and Expenditure Budget
City Manager Zais introduced the 2009 Budget. He described the requirements for
outside agency policy issue requests. No decisions will be made this evening, but
this is an opportunity for Council to ask questions. Decisions will be made at the
wrap -up meeting on December 4'
• Mayor Edler opened the public hearing.
Mike Morrisette, Chamber of Commerce, asked for continued funding. In response
to a question about merging with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce he
responded that they Work together but there are no plans to merge.
Carol Holden with Citizens for Safe Yakima Valley Communities was available for
questions on their request for $20,000. She said they work with other agencies to
avoid duplication. They leverage funds for the benefit of the whole valley. She
explained there also is a request with the Police Department in the amount of
$60,000, requested by Deputy Chief Rosenow, for an outreach to citizens to help
support block watch programs.
George Finch, Seasons Music Festival, stated that their request for $8,000 would
cover a promotional program that they consider an economic development tool.
Sean Hawkins, Committee for Downtown Yakima, explained that their request for
$50,000 is the same as the 2008 request. He reviewed statistics on what has been
accomplished.
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Brook Creswell spoke on behalf of the Symphony Orchestra, asking for $10,000.
Noel Moxley, Executive Director of Yakima Symphony Orchestra, said the money is
to promote and maintain their educational services for youth in our community.
Nestor Hernandez, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, asked for renewal of the
existing support they receive. He said they work as a team with the Yakima Valley
Chamber of Commerce and supports keeping the two separate.
Rockey Marshall spoke in support of the Black Rock program asking for continued
funding.
Dave McFadden spoke for New Vision - Yakima County Development Association.
They have requested an increase from $20,000 to $30,000. He emphasized that it
is an investment in the community and that they have a proven ability to obtain a
return on the investment. He pointed out that, because of the current economic
issues, it is important to be more aggressive.
Page Scott, Yakima Valley Conference of Government, said they recognized the
economic times when preparing their budget and scaled back their numbers
accordingly. The 2009 assessment is 12.5% less than 2008.
Juven Garcia, Morelia Sister City, requested an increase from $2,000 to $5,000
because of their increased involvement in economic development and supporting
downtown events.
Jim Hall, Emergency Management Services, reviewed the projects they have
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underway and the 4.8% increase in their assessment.
Jessica Moskwa, Executive Director of Allied Arts, spoke regarding support for the
Arts Van project and how the funding is used to leverage additional support.
Deborah Wilson, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), gave an overview of
What they accomplished this year with the funding they received and asked for it to
continue at the same level.
Keith Hurley, Clean Air Authority, requested continued support.
• Edler closed this portion of the budget hearing.
8.. Public Hearing on revenue sources and Consideration of Legislation
pertaining to Ad Valorem Taxes to be levied for collection in Fiscal 2009 Year:
A. Ordinance declaring the City Council's intent to increase the City's 2009
regular property tax levy up to 101 % of the amount levied in the previous
year
City Manager Zais spoke in detail about the reasoning behind the increase.
Mayor Edler opened the public hearing and with no one coming forward to speak,
closed it. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only; McCLURE MOVED AND
JOHNSON SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by a 5 -2
roll call vote, Ensey and Lover voting nay.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2008 -52, AN ORDINANCE relating to the annual property tax
levy; declaring the City Council's intent to increase the City's 2009 regular levy up to
101 % along with new construction, annexation and growth in state - assessed
property values from the amount levied the previous year.
B. Ordinance fixing and levying the 2009 ad valorem property taxes and
excess levy taxes for the City of Yakima
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only; McCLURE MOVED AND JOHNSON
SECONDED TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by a 5-2 roll call
vote, Ensey and Lover voting nay.
ORDINANCE.NO. 2008 -53, AN ORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount of ad
valorem taxes necessary to balance estimated revenue with estimated expenditures
for the 2009 Budget for the City of Yakima.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
*9. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing execution of a professional services
contract with Bethel Ridge Family Resources of Naches, Washington to
provide marriage education classes to facilitate the mission of Healthy
Families Yakima
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -157, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a professional services contract with
Bethel Ridge Family Resources of Naches, Washington, to provide marriage
education classes using PREP marriage education materials to facilitate the mission
of Healthy Families Yakima.
10. Consideration of a Resolution providing for both repeal of prior Resolution No.
R -97-84 relating to establishing a lodging tax advisory committee; and further
providing for establishing a lodging tax advisory committee and consideration
of a motion to reappoint the members of the lodging tax advisory committee
City Manager Zais referred to the history of the room tax in the City of Yakima, and
then spoke about new legislation that was sponsored by the industry regarding the
use of that tax. The original legislation created a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
in 1997. They are empowered to make recommendations to the City Council on the
use of the tax. Last month the committee was reactivated and new members were
appointed. This request is to repeal and resubmit a revised committee and to
reaffirm the appointment of the seven - member board. The City Clerk read the
resolution by title only; CAWLEY MOVED AND JOHNSON SECONDED TO ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; McClure absent.
JOHNSON MOVED AND LOVER SECONDED TO REAPPOINT THE SEVEN
• MEMBERS TO THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote; McClure absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. R2008 -158, A RESOLUTION providing for both repeal of prior •
Resolution No. R -97 -84 relating to establishing a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee;
and further providing for establishing a Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for the City
of Yakima, establishing procedures for appointment of the members of the Advisory
Committee and for meetings of the Advisory Committee, and specifying the duties
of the Advisory Committee.
*11. Third Quarter 2008 Reports from Finance:
A. Treasury Report
B. Accounts Receivable Report
The reports were accepted.
*12. Consideration of a Resolution setting the date of a public hearing before the
"Hearing Examiner on December 17, 2008 to consider Right of -Way vacation
proceedings for a public alley located west of Naches Avenue between LaSalle
Street and south of Rainier Street, and an undeveloped portion of LaSalle
Street lying-west of Naches Avenue
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -159, A RESOLUTION fixing December 17, 2008 as the
date for a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner. This hearing concerns a
petition from Noel Properties, LLC to vacate the 10 foot alley on the West side of
Block "G" of South Park Addition to North Yakima W.T. (now Yakima, Washington)
as recorded in Volume "B' of Plats, page 2, records of Yakima County, Washington,
from the South line of Lot 1 to point 25 feet North of the South line of Lot 6 thereof,
and; that portion of LaSalle Street lying between Lot 1, Block "G" and Lot 8, Block
"J" of South park Addition to North Yakima W.T. (now Yakima, Washington) as
recorded in Volume "B" of Plats, page 2, records of Yakima County Washington,
AND extending to the West line of said Plat.
*13. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing Yakima Transit to provide Dial -a-
Ride service to locations in Union Gap for the City of Yakima residents
RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -160, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
Yakima Transit (YT) to provide Dial -A -Ride (DAR) service to locations in
Union Gap for qualified City of Yakima Residents.
*14. Final contract payment for Yakima Downtown Futures Initiative Phase 2 project
The report from the City Engineer, dated November 5, 2008, with respect to the
completion of the work on the Yakima Downtown Futures Initiative Phase 2 project,
performed by West Coast Construction, Inc., was approved, the work accepted and
payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
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• *15. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the execution of a professional real
estate broker services agreement with Almon Commercial Real Estate for the
purpose of providing commercial real estate broker services
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 -161, A RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima,
Washington directing the City Manager or his designee to approve and sign a
professional services contract for real estate broker services for the disposition of
City property as needed.
16. Other Business
In response to a question from Council Member Cawley, City Manager Zais said
that any policy issues that Council Members would like to submit should be
submitted before Wednesday in order to be included in the wrap -up document.
17. Adjournment
JOHNSON MOVED AND CAWLEY SECONDED TO ADJOURN TO NOVEMBER
25, 2008 AT 8:30 A.M. IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR COUNCIL BUDGET
REVIEW. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at
9:11 P.M.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
DAVID EDLER, MAYOR
Minutes prepared by Linda Watkins. A CD and DVD of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office
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