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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
JULY 14, 1992
BUSINESS MEETING
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 Clarence Barnett,
Henry Beauchamp, Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, and Skip Semon
present on roll call. Bernard Sims absent and excused. City
Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, Clerk Harris, and Deputy
City Clerk Skovald also present.
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Buchanan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Berndt announced the upcoming delegation visit from
Yakima's Sister City, Keelung, Taiwan, on July 29th.
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. It
was the consensus of the Council to remove Item Nos. 11 and
21. The Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY
BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS
READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote; Sims 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 MAY 26 AND JUNE 2, 1992 BUSINESS
MEETINGS
The Council minutes of the May 26 and June 2, 1992, Business
Meetings were approved, having been duly certified accurate
by two Council members and no one present wishing to have
said minutes read publicly.
6. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION ON
REZONE OF 2104 -2108 AND 2112 RIVER ROAD, REQUESTED BY
SUPERCOLD STORAGE
This being the time set for the public meeting, Joan
Davenport from the City Planning Department explained that
this application from Kershaw Fruit (also known as Supercold
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Storage) asks that six existing tax parcels be rezoned from
I/ R -1, Single Family Residential, to M -1 to allow for the
construction of 57,000 square feet of additional CA
warehouse. Ms. Davenport stated that Supercold has indicated
the warehouses may be built in several stages and that this
plan represents a typical plan of proposal. In reviewing
this application, the Planning Department determined this
property to be well suited to industrial development,
although there were two significant issues of concern.
During the public hearing before the Hearing Examiner,
several citizens expressed their concern about truck traffic
on the local road (22nd Avenue). Ms. Davenport reported that
Supercold Storage responded by explaining that during the
peak season the heavy usage occurs, but during the rest of
the year it is very slow. The Planning Staff recommended any
new access to these properties be from 22nd Avenue because of
the high density facility to the north (Aspen Village); this
condition was embodied in a mitigated DNS under SEPA.
Council Member Beauchamp inquired about the additional
18 -inch dedication of right -of -way. Ms. Davenport explained
that due to the uneven section of right -of -way on River Road
and because River Roadis a collector road, the City standard
requires a 60 -foot right -of -way which is 30 feet from the
center line. There is only 28 1/2 feet on some parcels, so
an additional dedication of 18 inches needs to be obtained.
Ms. Davenport responded to the Council's questions regarding
the SEPA review by stating another SEPA review would need to
be done if Supercold, for instance, sells their interest to
another Class -1, M -1 use, which doesn't meet the standards.
Mayor Berndt opened the public meeting and asked if there was
anyone in favor of the rezone who wished to speak.
Bill Hambelton, 615 S. 32nd Avenue, requested that Kershaw
Fruit put in a concrete revetment to prevent the dirt and
water from flowing onto the railroad track. This would be an
asset to the property owners. Mr. Hambelton also stated that
a cyclone fence has been installed to prevent anyone from
1/ speeding through the property.
Rob Conrad, Manager of Supercold and employee of Kershaw
Fruit, spoke in favor of the rezone but wanted to add that
they have used the existing entrance since the operation
began. Mr. Conrad mentioned a canal which runs adjacent to
22nd Avenue used by the residential areas which is maintained
by Fruitvale - Schanno Company.
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Council Member Barnett spoke about the concerns of the
residents expressed before the Hearing Examiner, specifically
the fact that 22nd Avenue is used as primary access. Council
Member Barnett asked Mr. Conrad for his perspective regarding
the impact on those residents. Mr. Conrad stated that his
company's point of view was not use 22nd Avenue but to
continue using River Road as they have in the past.
Council Member Brado commented that River Road is the only
available access, either directly or by using 22nd Avenue.
Mr. Conrad explained that the warehouse will not be built all
at once, but in phases as they grow. He stated they did not
wish to make a new entrance as each phase is completed
because they are satisfied with the entrance they have been
using.
Mayor Berndt asked for anyone else present wishing to speak
in favor of the rezone. There being no one, Mayor Berndt
then asked for anyone present wishing to speak in opposition
to the rezone. There being no one, Mayor Berndt closed the
Public Meeting and asked if there were any further questions
or comments from Council.
Council Member Brado stated he felt uncomfortable taking an
existing land use that is R -1 and putting an M -1 zone right
next to it. Since these two uses are not very compatible, he
expressed concern for the property rights of the individuals,
for the reason that affordable housing in this area could
disappear because of future problems. Council Member Brado
further commented that even though the area could be
changing, he didn't think the reasons given in the SEPA
review constituted a valid argument.
After further discussion, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED
BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION.
All Council members declared no exparte contact. Council
Member Brado stated that changing from R -1 to M -1 is a very
drastic change and would create a negative impact on the well
being of the people who reside there. The motion was carried
by a 5 -1 roll call vote; Brado voting nay; Sims absent.
7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mr. Richard Andring, 203 S. 8th Avenue, presented framed
Awards of Appreciation to Refuse Department employees Billy
Briggs and John Callahan for their superior service.
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Mr. Larry Mathews, 805 S. 17th Ave., expressed his opinion
I/ against the ceiling tax on utilities being removed. He would
also like to see the City and County combine efforts to save
tax dollars.
Mr. Bob Hall, Terrace Heights, representing the Fourth of
July Committee, thanked the City for the Fourth of July
fireworks display. He reported it was done within budget
with a reserve for next year. Mayor Berndt thanked Mr. Hall
and Mel Wagner for their help with the successful event,
which went without incident.
Mr. Tom McCormick, a Yakima citizen, commented that the
Library budget is tight. City Manager Zais responded that he
thought all the budgets at the City, County, and State are
tight right now.
8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION
AND DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Code Administration °Manager Shampine reported no changes to
the report. There being no citizen present wishing to speak
to the issue, and Resolution, -6148 having been read by
title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN"` SECONDED BY SEMON, TO ADOPT
THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote; Sims absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -6148, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code
Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots.
Council Member Barnett requested discussion of Item No. 9 be
deferred until the end of the Study Session.
10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CH2M
HILL FOR PHASE II I -82 INTERCHANGE PROJECT
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and. Utilities,
reported that Phase II for the Yakima I -82 area project
(better known as the Gateway) is the environmental component
of the project, which is estimated to be in excess of $20
million, but it is being scaled back per previous discussions
to the existing available funding of $13.4 million.
Council Member Barnett asked if the $1.8 million payment
(referred to on Exhibit A Summary of Payments) was the
customary fee for the consultant. Mr. Covell confirmed that
the payment not only included the fee for the consultant, but
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it also included the fee for the sub - consultants as well as
the engineering, environmental, right -of -way, and structural
design services. Mr. Covell further explained that during
the RFP process when they talked with consultants, the cost
range was anywhere from $2 - 6 million.
Council Member Beauchamp questioned Mr. Covell regarding MBE
participation in this project.
Council Member Beauchamp expressed concern that there is no
significant visibility of people of color on the projects,
and he expressed hope that MBE (especially minority)
participation requirements are met on this project and that
there needs to be diversity in the work population.
Council Member Brado asked what happens if this ends up two
or three million dollars over budget. Mr. Covell explained
that this project is phased and the bottom line is $13.4
million. If the project looks like it will go over budget,
it will be cut back unless new money is found that doesn't
require a local match. If there is not enough money, the
project stops at the base package.
Resolution No. D- 6149, having been read by title, it was
MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote;
Sims absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -6149, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
Supplement #1 to the agreement with CH2M Hill for
professional services.
11. REPORT FROM HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION REGARDING 1991 YEAR -END
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND CONTRACT COMPLIANCE REPORT
Archie Sutton, Personnel Officer, presented the extensive
report including several components.
Mr. Phil Pleasant, a Yakima citizen, spoke of the need for
hiring additional black people.
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After further discussion, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED
BY SEMON, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote; Sims absent.
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*12. APPROVAL OF 1991 ANNUAL TRANSIT REPORT
The 1991 Annual Report of Operations was accepted.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOE
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INVESTIGATION /FEASIBILITY STUDY
RESOLUTION NO. D -6150, A RESOLUTION authorizing Yakima Air
Terminal Manager to execute Department of Ecology grant for
the Richardson's Airway Remedial Investigation /Feasibility
Study.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF WATER
MAIN REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT FOR ORCHARD PARK RETIREMENT
RESIDENTS
RESOLUTION NO. D -6151, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
agreement with Orchard Park Retirement Residence for the
partial reimbursement of construction cost for a water main
extension.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO THE FIRE PERS CONTRACT REGARDING AEROBICS
FITNESS PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. D -6152, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of
an agreement which amends the Fire PERS contract.
*16. RE- APPOINTMENT OF BILL ALMON TO THE AIR TERMINAL ADVISORY
BOARD
Bill Almon was reappointed to the Air Terminal Advisory
Board.
*17. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR AUGUST 11, 1992, TO CONSIDER
THE HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION ON THE REQUEST FOR REPLAT
OF CHESTNUT GROVE
August 11, 1992, set as date of public meeting.
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*18. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR TIETON DRIVE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (STANDARD MOTION V -B, ACCEPT CONTRACT
AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT)
The report from the City Engineer dated July 6, 1992, with
respect to the completion of the work on the Tieton Drive
Reconstruction project, performed by Superior Paving Company,
was approved, the work accepted, and payment of the final
estimate as therein set forth was authorized.
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19. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF PORTIONS OF
SOUTH EIGHTH STREET AND SOUTH NINTH STREET BETWEEN PINE
STREET AND YAKIMA AVENUE, TO UNION STREET
Robert Shampine, Code Administration Director, submitted this
ordinance for consideration as a result of discussion at the
June 9 meeting, in order to assist the Post Office in
gridding their delivery systems on the computer.
Mr. Shampine stated that all property owners identified
within the affected area have been notified.
Council Member Buchanan commented that after three months the
Post Office will not forward any more mail to any of those
people on that street, and the residents in this area should
notify correspondents of this change.
John Babich, Superintendent of Postal Operations, explained
that the residents living in the referenced location would
not be adversely affected because this is a change in street
name, not a change of address. The mail that comes in with
Union Street, Eighth Street, or Ninth Street will be
delivered.
Ordinance No. 3470, having been read by title, IT WAS MOVED
BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE
PASSED. The motion was carried by unanimous roll call vote,
Sims absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 3470, AN ORDINANCE renaming sections of South
Eighth Street and South Ninth Street to Union Street, within
the City of Yakima.
20. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE INITIATING CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS OF PROPERTY FOR THE DOWNTOWN TRANSIT TRANSFER
FACILITY
Ordinance No. 3471, having been read by title, IT WAS MOVED
BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE
PASSED. Council Member Brado stated that the City cannot
afford this project. It is too much of a luxury. The
expense of $2 million could increase because a settlement
with all the property owners has not been reached.
Affordable housing is being eliminated, along with parking
that is not replaceable. The question was called for a vote
on the motion. The motion carried by a 4 -2 roll call vote;
Barnett and Brado voting nay, Sims absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 3471, AN ORDINANCE initiating condemnation
proceedings of property for the Downtown Transit Transfer
Facility.
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21. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
1/ City Manager Zais briefly outlined this proposed ordinance
which would delegate to the City Manager the authority to
execute certain contracts, leases and employee termination
agreements. Currently, the City Council has the authority to
execute contracts and is delegated by Council Resolution.
After further discussion, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED
BY BUCHANAN, TO TABLE THIS ITEM FOR ONE WEEK TO ALLOW FOR
FURTHER REVIEW. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote;
Sims absent.
9. CONTINUATION OF REVIEW OF PRE - TREATMENT DRAFT ORDINANCE
(CONTINUED FROM 7/7/92 - PLEASE BRING PREVIOUS MATERIAL)
Council Member Barnett expressed his concern about the
potential for costly and unnecessary monitoring of
industries.
Mr. Waarvick explained his strategy which includes working
with the people of industry ahead of time and that a big
portion of his job in the pretreatment program is education.
He stated that it is not intended to put an undue burden on
business, and he will try to find a way to insert this theory
into the ordinance. Mr. Waarvick outlined the various
federal and state permits and described some of the
differences.
*22. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING DEVELOPMENTALLY
DISABLED PROGRAM
A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF YAKIMA, YAKIMA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
SERVICES AND YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A DEVELOPMENTALLY
DISABLED PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. D -6153, A RESOLUTION authorizing an
agreement between the City of Yakima, Yakima County and
the Yakima School District for a summer recreation
program for disabled youth.
B. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR A DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
PROGRAM (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING)
An Ordinance amending the 1992 Budget and appropriating
funds for a developmentally disabled program having been
read by title only, was laid on the table for one week,
until July 21, 1992.
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*23. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING SEWER COLLECTION
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PUBLIC WORKS TRUST
FUND LOAN AGREEMENT FOR THE SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. D -6154, A RESOLUTION authorizing an
agreement with the Department of Community Development of
the State of Washington, for a loan for partial
reimbursement of costs for sewer collection system
improvements.
B. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
An Ordinance amending the 1992 Budget and appropriating
funds for the sewer collection system improvement project
having been read by title only, was laid on the table for
one week, until July 21, 1992.
*24. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR A SENIOR RETIREMENT TRANSITION
PROGRAM
An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds
for a senior retirement transition program, having been read
by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the
Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 3472, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1992 budget for
the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $3,740 in
the Parks & Recreation Fund for expenditure during 1992 for
a Senior Retirement Transition Program.
*25. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR AFTER SCHOOL RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
FOR AT -RISK YOUTH SPONSORED BY YAKIMA COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE
COALITION
An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds
for after school recreational programs for at -risk youth,
having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was
brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 3473, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1992 budget for
the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $6,000 in
the Parks & Recreation Fund for expenditure during 1992 for
an After School Recreation Program for At -Risk Youth.
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*26. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAMS
An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds
for summer playground programs, having been read by title
only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council
for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 3474, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1992 budget for
the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $10,647 in
the Parks & Recreation Fund for expenditure during 1992 for
the Pennies for Playgrounds Program.
27. OTHER BUSINESS,
None
Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Memorandum to
Dick Zais and City Council from Chief Beeson regarding
fireworks related incidents. 7/7/92; Memorandum to Dick
Zais and City Council from Chief Beeson regarding Mutual Aid,
first six months of 1992. 7/10/92; Memorandum to Dick Zais
and City Council from Bill Schultz and Karen Allen regarding
monthly trolley ridership report and new report format.
7/9/92; Letter to John, Vanek„regarding West Valley Fire
Protection District v:' City of' 'Yakima. 7/6/92; Letter to
Thomas Kelly Jr. regarding Orteig v. Morrier Building, Inc.
and City of Yakima. 7/2/92; Letter to Wendy Warren, CATV
Manager, from Gary Bailey regarding coverage of the Summer
Olympic Games in Barcelona. 6/30/92; Northwest Power
Planning Council Update; Memorandum to Dick Zais from John
Vanek regarding Damage Claims. 7/1/92; Monthly Division
Report. 6/92; American Planning Association -- Twentieth
Anniversary Issue. 7/92; News & Notes -- May /June 1992;
Memorandum to Department Heads, Division Managers and
Supervisors from Archie Sutton regarding Bloodborne Pathogen
speaker for Hepatitis B Vaccine. 7/10/92; and Parks and
Recreation Commission agenda and minutes for 6/8/92.
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28. ADJOURNMENT TO JULY 21, 1992, AT 7:00 AM AT JB'S RESTAURANT
FOR JOINT CITY /COUNTY INFORMAL DISCUSSION.
Following the completion of the Executive Session, the
meeting was adjourned at the hour of 3:52 p.m., to July 21,
1992, at 7:00 a.m. at JB's Restaurant. 90
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