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JUNE 5, 1990
CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON '
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1. ROLL CALL
The - City'- Council met in session on this date at 2:00 P.M. in the
-Council Chambers of- City'. Hall,' Yakima, Washington. Mayor Pat
Berndt,. presiding, Council members. Henry Beauchamp,. Lynn Buchanan,
George Pechtel, -Skip Semon and Bernard -Sims present on roll call.
Council member Clarence Barnett absent and - excused. Assistant City
Manager Stouder, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Clerk
Givens also present.
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2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE .
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: 'The Pledge of"--Allegiance-was led by- Council member Buchanan.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
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4 CONSENT AGENDA .
-Mayor Berndt 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. 8 was
removed from the Consent Agenda by Council request. The City Clerk
then read the Consent AAgenda .:items,. including resolutions and
ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN,
THAT THE CONSENT. AGENDA, AS READ, BE PASSED. The motion carried by
' unanimous roll call vote. Barnett absent._ .(Subsequent paragraphs
• preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda
handled under one motion without further discussion.)..
*5: . - APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING'- OF'MAY.15, 1990 AND
MAY 23, 1990 ADJOURNED MEETING
The Council 'minutes of the May 15, 1990'meeting and May 23, 1990
adjourned meeting 'were' approved, .having been duly certified
'accurate by two Council members and no -one present wishing to have
• " said minutes read publicly.'
- 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION t -
Mayer Berndt proclaimed June"3 =9, -1990 a's Western:Days in the City •
. of Yakima. The Proclamation was taccepted by. Jerry Henderson,
President of Westside Merchants. Mr. Henderson explained their
• "Jail and Bail" promotion'and invited.- everyonerto attend breakfast
=at: the Salvation Army parking lot 'on Saturday morning at 9:00 A.M.
Proceeds -go to Teen Challenge and Salvation Army..'
Mayor Berndt presented a plaque to Washington. State Chapter of the
Public Works Association.. Denny'Covell, Director of Engineering,
received the plaque and explained it was given to Yakima Transit
Electric Interurban Railroad for the Most Significant Historical
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Project of Public Works. Mr.,Covell gave the plaque to the Mayor
to give to Mr: Henderson,,,and he thanked everyone involved in the
Trolley System. He_.introduced George and Diana Coleman, George is
a double- decker driver from England; Robert Wilson, Historian;
Robert and Joyce Limebok, volunteers.
Bob Mansfield, Mansfield TV and Alarm, requested Council assistance
in determining the responsibility for monitoring alarm systems. It
was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, FORA COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO
WORK WITH CHIEF BEESON AND THE PRIVATE ALARM INDUSTRY TO DETERMINE
THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MONITORING ALARMS. Council member Pechtel
asked .for clarification on this matter. He was advised that the
City Fire Department has been monitoring fire alarms because a
comparable private resource was not available. It was the
consensus of Council that Mr. Mansfield and his competitors should
be considered available resources at this time. A volunteer
committee was composed of Council members Buchanan, Pechtel, Sims,
and Beauchamp as alternate.. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote. Barnett absent.
Larry Hersey, United Builders, requested a reduction in a fee
billed by the City for $1,850 for lot clearing. The estimate they
received was $150, plus penalty. They received a bill for $1,850.
Mr. Hersey stated he would be willing to pay $500, but not $1,850.
Bob Shampine, Code Manager, stated he reviewed the bill and feels
it is exorbitant, and recommended reducing it to $150. Council
requested staff to bring back a report in two. weeks. Mr. Hersey
stated his Company will take care of their property in the future.
7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PUBLIC SECTOR
SERVICE CONTRACT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY.DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION.
.Rick Linneweh, 4702 Richey Road, spoke representing New Vision.. He
stated their campaign for economic development fund raising was, a
huge success, both financially and emotionally. He was
pleased that small business as well as large were interested and
. responsive, and urged the Council to approve the Resolution.
Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, spoke in opposition to the resolution.
She had serious concerns, and questioned City Attorney Vanek
on a legal point. Mrs. Rice collapsed while speaking and was
hospitalized. Mayor Berndt recessed Council. Council reconvened
at 2:48 P.M. Mr. Vanek explained the law Mrs. Rice had questioned, .
and said economic development is a permissible City activity. He
will send a memo to Mrs. Rice with this information. Resolution
No. D -5752, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS,
SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, THAT. THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote. Barnett absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5752, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
and the City. Clerk to enter. into a public sector service contract
with the Yakima County Development Association.
8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS ON
• THE CLASS 3 APPLICATION BY YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT #7 FOR ROBERTSON
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Council member Pechtel stated that something needs to be done about
the pedestrian light at 28th Avenue and Lincoln. Resolution
No. D -5753, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP,
SECONDED' BY SIMS, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote. Barnett absent.
RESOLUTION N0. D -5753, A RESOLUTION adopting Findings and
Conclusions in the matter of-a'Class 3 application by Yakima School
District #7 for enlarged Robertson Elementary.School.•
*9. CONSIDERATION - OF RESOLUTION ENDORSING- WASHINGTON CENTRAL RAILROAD
APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION OF YAKIMA DEPOT AS AN HISTORIC SITE
RESOLUTION NO. D - 5754, A RESOLUTION endorsing application for
designation of the Yakima Depot as an Historic Site.
* 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH MATRIX GROUP FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS STRATEGIC PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. D -5755, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of a
. contract with The Matrix Management Group for professional
consulting services. .
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF STREET CLOSURE
(YAKIMA AVENUE, 3RD -5TH AVENUES) ON JUNE 9,. 1990 FOR THE WESTSIDE
MERCHANTS' STREET FAIR
RESOLUTION NO. D- 5756, A RESOLUTION authorizing the closure of
certain streets within the City of Yakima to accommodate the
Westside Merchants' Association Street Fair.
*12. •CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING,' EXECUTIONvOF•AGREEMENT WITH
RONALD R. FOR 1990 SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL ROUND ROBIN 'TOURNAMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. D -5757, A RESOLUTION authorizing an--Agreement for
1990 Slowpitch Softball Round Robin Tournaments.
* 13. APPROVAL OF APRIL 1990 BUDGET REPORT
The April 1990 Budget report was accepted.
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14. CONSIDERATION OF ''AN ORDINANCE 'AMENDING -THE MUNICIPAL CODE
DECLARING CERTAIN HOLES' AND EXCAVATIONS AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE
Bob Shampine, Code Manager, stated this Ordinance was initiated
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to cover all issues that an-Ordinance passed in- December did not.
Joe Regimbal,•1414•W. Yakima Avenue, spoke to Council about a hole
that has been the street from him since Fall. Mr. Shampine
stated this Ordinance will allow the City to remedy the problem.
Ordinance No. 3273,''having'-: been read by title, it was MOVED BY
BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Barnett absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 3273, AN ORDINANCE relating to nuisances, declaring
certain holes and excavations nuisances subject to abatement, and
. amending Section 6'.56.120 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
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*15. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO THE REBOUND PLUS PROGRAM:
A., ORDINANCE CREATING THE NUISANCE ABATEMENT FUND
ORDINANCE NO. 3274, AN ORDINANCE relating to funds and accounts;
creating the nuisance abatement fund; and enacting - Chapter 3.106 as
a new chapter and sections thereof, all of the City of Yakima
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Municipal Code.
B. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1990 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE REBOUND PLUS PROGRAM (NO FORMAL
ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for the Rebound Plus Program,
having been read by title only, was laid on the table for two
weeks, until June 19, 1990.
C. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
ESTABLISHING REBOUND PLUS STAFF - POSITIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 3275, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees
to be effective July 8, 1990; amending Subsections 2.20.100 A,
2.20.100 C, 2.20.110 A, Subsection 2.20.110 F, and 2.20.110 H, all
of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
D. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL, CODE, GIVING ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER SUPERVISION OVER THE REBOUND PLUS NUISANCE ABATEMENT
PROGRAM '
ORDINANCE NO. 3276, AN ORDINANCE relating to administration; giving
the Assistant City Manager supervision over the Rebound Plus
nuisance abatement program; and amending Subsection 1.18.015B of
the City of Yakima Municipal Code. --
*16. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1990 BUDGET,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR A SUMMER RECREATION YOUTH PROGRAM FOR
DISABLED CHILDREN
An Ordinance appropriating funds for a summer recreation youth
program for disabled children, having been read by title only at
the May 22, 1990 Council meeting, was brought before the Council
for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 3277, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1990 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $5,287 in the Parks
& . Recreation Fund for expenditure during 1990 for a summer
. recreation youth program for disabled children.
STUDY SESSION
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17. REPORT FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT CONSULTANT REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE
EVALUATION OF THE YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT
Assistant City Manager Stouder introduced Chuck Burkell of Burkell
Associates to review his evaluation of the Fire Department. He
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stated that staff will report to Council within 30 days with their
recommendations on the evaluation.. .Mr. Stouder asked the Council
to hold their questions until the end of Mr. Burkell's report.
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'Chuck Burkell, Burkell Associates, presented his recommendations
.for - the Fire .Department. Mr. .Burkell agreed with Chief Beeson's
basic changes in re- organization, except the removal of three fire
fighters.- He agreed with closing Fire Station No. 2, and
recommended using the. resources for , .added personnel at the other
stations. He recommended closing Station No. 3 on Summitview,
with relocation on Englewood. For safety,..he suggests a minimum of
four firemen per. station. Fire stations :should be located within
one and one -half miles of occupied dwellings. He recommended
building a joint training facility for both. Police .and Fire on land
adjacent to Station No. 5. He feels the Fire Department should be
• responsible for.fire prevention functions. He•reconmtended the City
'implement and.staff a Heavy Rescue Squad Company, to respond from
the main station for three major functions: 1) a medical rescue
vehicle; 2) as a truck company; 3) pre- hospital care. He discussed
emergency vehicles,: and recommended; purchasing . updated fire
vehicles and hiring 10. additional firemen. He suggested a team
concept to improve communications within the. Department. He
then .responded to. questions from Council. In. reply to Council
member Sims question on disharmony in_the= . Department affecting
efficiency, .Mr. Burkell said•the: :Department is doing a good job,
but frustrations.do cause some dysfunction. Council members Sims
and Buchanan did not agree with Mr. Burkell on the value of
sprinklering being' worth the cost. Mayor Berndt objected to paid
incentives for good attendance, and• felt_the_ absentee list is too
large. The - liberal pension benefits were discussed. Council
' concurred that was an excellent report and would be acted upon
as•much as possible,-but lack of money is still,a large factor.
18. OTHER BUSINESS
':.Council member,Sims.said he. had a letter. from a citizen about a
•tree that was cut by the City and needs to be replaced. Assistant
City Manager Stouder said this matter is being handled. Council
discussed proper procedure for tree maintenance and proper cutting.
City Attorney Vanek stated the City's policy on cutting trees.
• Mayor Berndt said.she received.a letter from the Yakima Northeast
Neighborhood -Organization;. They are: purchasing_ trees to plant and
putting horseshoe:.pits..in Miller, Park for seniors—They are trying
to raise one-half--of the money to _put Miller. Pool back into
operation. The Mayor thanked them for their actions and concerns.
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Planning Manager Skone explained the packets which were distributed
regarding the11979 annexation policy. Following Council discussion
it was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY .BEAUCHAMP., TO ADOPT THE .
ANNEXATION STRATEGY PROPOSAL OPTION 4. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote. Barnett absent.
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Mayor Berndt asked the Council to consider ideas for a
tentative agenda for meeting with the County Commissioners.
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Community & Economic Development Director Glenn Rice's recent
marriage was acknowledged and he was congratulated by Council.
Mayor Berndt stated that she met with Mr. Brule, who had requested
• a hard surfacing for 18th Avenue, and personally visited the area
in question. She feels he has a legitimate complaint and this area
and others similar to it should be further analyzed for possible
solutions. Assistant City Manager Stouder stated this problem will •
be checked into through the Land Use Plan and a report prepared.
Denny Covell,.Director of Engineering was thanked for handling a
citizen's complaint concerning the Lincoln- Summitview couplet.
Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from
•Governor Booth Gardner regarding, criminal justice funding.
5/25/90; Memo from Representative Margaret Rayburn regarding .
SHB 2929, Growth Management. 5/30/90; Letter to Washington State
Dept. of Ecology regarding insufficient level of grant funding for
Wastewater capital improvement needs. 6/1/90; Schedule of
community meetings to review the .Yakima Downtown Futures Plan:
1990-2000; ; Memo from Yakima School District Citizens' Safety
Committee regarding Pedestrian Light. at 28th Avenue and Lincoln.
5/18/90; Memo from Police and Sheriff Departments regarding
Narcotic Statistics for April 1990. 5/22/90; Memo from Cable
Communications Manager regarding Cable TV Monthly Report. 5/29/90;
Memo from Block Grant Manager regarding Information of Request for
Payment. 5/17/90; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental
Planning as of May 29, 1990; Article from May 26, 1990 newspaper,
"Clean Air Costly, Backers Say as Bill Advances "; Minutes of the
May 7, 1990 Yakima Youth Commission meeting; Agenda for the
June 6, 1990 Community Programming Advisory Committee meeting and
minutes of its May 2, 1990 meeting; Agenda for the May ,23, 1990
Health District Board meeting and minutes of its April 25, 1990
meeting; and Agenda for the May 23, 1990 Housing Authority Board
meeting and minutes of its March 14, 27 & 28, 1990 meetings.
19. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE AND PENDING LITIGATION AND
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROSPECTIVE AND PENDING
LITIGATION AND COT.i.FCTIVE- BARGAINING. The ,motion carried by
unanimous voice vote. Barnett absent.
20. ADJOURNMENT
Following the completion of Executive Session the meeting
. adjourned at 6:35 P.M. .
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