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JULY 18, 1989
BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
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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, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Bernard
Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek,
City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present.
2. INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Carmichael.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Berndt announced that she had received a letter from the
Washington Finance Officers Association stating that Accountant
Marsha Graf has earned the title of "Certified Professional
Finance Officer." Mayor Berndt -asked John Hanson, Director of
Finance and Budget, to convey Council's congratulations to Mrs.
Graf.
Mayor Berndt circulated a "thank you" note from Barbara Harris
expressing appreciation for the assistance of John Hanson, Director •
of Finance and Budget, and Barbara Toney, Deputy City Clerk, in
resolving an animal control problem in the vicinity of the 200
block of South 9th Avenue.
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 that Items Nos. 11 A, 11 B and Item 14 be removed
from the consent agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent
Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It
was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Foy, that the Consent Agenda,
as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items
on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further
discussion.)
*5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 11, 1989
,The Council minutes of July 11, ,1989 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
None
7. PUBLIC HEARING ON 1990 -1995 SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
This being the time set for the public hearing on the 1990 -1996 Six
Year Transportation Improvement Program, Director of Engineering &
Utilities Covell stated such a public hearing is required each
year on the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan and yielded to
questions from Council members. Council member Barnett expressed
concern about the cost being in excess of 1 million dollars to
remove the rubberized railroad crossings and relocate them to
active crossings. Mr. Covell stated that project is currently
unfunded, however, there may be a future opportunity to compete for
funds for that project and in order for it to be eligible for
funding, it must be listed on the Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program. Mr. Covell stated this is a special category
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of safety funds for railroad enhancements and will not jeopardize
money for other roadway projects. Council member Carmichael noted
the incorporation of two new cities in the state of Washington and
asked Mr. Covell to comment on the impact of funding as a result of
this. Mr. Covell stated the County will be impacted in the 1/2
cent gas tax, however, the City may be impacted in the federal
revenue sharing funds. He stated the City may see a stabilization
of approximately $170,000 in funding, or a slight reduction could
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Yakima experiences significant growth in the future, the City
would be in a much better position to compete for those funds.
Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing and John Klingele, 1312 West
Walnut, expressed surprise that the 16th Avenue Project is not on
the list for funding. Mr. Covell explained that the 16th Avenue
project has already received funding because it was on last year's
list and staff is currently working on the design of the project.
Mr. Klingele asked about 10th Street and Nob Hill Boulevard and
Mr. Covell explained that this project is not included because 75%
. of the intersection is under the jurisdiction of .the County. Mr.
Klingele concluded his remarks, stating he is looking forward to
seeing the intersection at 1st Street and "I" Street improved in
the future.
Caroline Bryan, 609 South 26th Avenue, asked if the City is going
to build a sidewalk on the south side of Tieton Drive in the
vicinity of her home? Mr. Covell stated a sidewalk will be
constructed on the south side of Tieton Drive from 16th Avenue
to 32nd Avenue. Mrs. Bryan stated she would like Mr. Stouder to
review the easement on South 26th' Avenue and the back alley of
South 25th Avenue. She stated the City refuse trucks have
difficulty getting through the alleyway to collect refuse and told
her to complain about the situation. Mrs. Bryan was assured that
City staff will contact her about her concerns.
There being no other citizen present to address this issue, Mayor
Berndt closed the public hearing. Following the reading of
the title of Resolution No. D -5607, it was MOVED BY'FOY, SECONDED
BY BUCHANAN, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED. Unanimously carried
by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION .NO. D -5607, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 1990 through
1995 for the construction of streets and arterial streets in the
City of Yakima.
8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND
DEBRIS PROGRAM
Director of Community & Economic Development, Glenn Rice, reported
that the first and fourth names on the list of property owners may
be deleted as those properties have been cleared of weeds prior to
today's meeting. No one being present to speak to this issue, and
Resolution NO. D -5608 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY
BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED.
.Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION .NO. D -5608, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code
Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots.
9.. REPORT FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REGARDING SPECIAL VALUATION
PROGRAM /DRAFT MODEL ORDINANCE FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Associate Planner, Joan Davenport, summarized the staff report and
recommendation to refer this item to the Regional Planning
Commission for'further consideration. Mrs. Davenport stated there
is a model ordinance included' in the material presented for
Council's consideration today, adding that there are not many local
options available to the City if this program is implemented.. She
said this is a local option state enabled program which is active
in about twelve cities in the state. Mrs. Davenport stated this
,program would give the City a review board that could make
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recommendations for further policy, as well as implement the
technical end of the special evaluation program. The primary
responsibility of the review board would be to review the projects
submitted for this program. She said the program does not assist
in securing financial resources; it basically amortizes the
expenditures over time. Mrs. Davenport stated this is the only
known program that may help residential properties. She said the
program could be a good tool in fostering economic development
given the location of some of the historic structures in the City.
The program limits the number of structures to those already listed
on the national historic register. She stated there are currently
38 structures within the City of Yakima on the national historic
register, of which four of those properties are tax exempt, leaving
the remaining properties with a total assessed value of $4,235,000
for 1989. Those properties generate $15,242 annually in property
tax levies which constitutes less than 12% of the City's revenues
derived from the real estate property tax levies. Mrs. Davenport
stated during the ten years that the program would be active, the
County Assessor could reassess the properties which could reflect
an increased value due to the improvements made and the value of
improvements that qualify as rehabilitation would remain constant
and that is a tax benefit to the City.
Frances Hare, 905 South 12th Avenue, representative of the
Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, and currently
serving as Archivist and Historian for the Yakima Valley Museum,
expressed pleasure in seeing this program on the agenda today.
She indicated she would like to have a copy of the ordinance for
review purposes. Mrs. Hare stated she has been involved in
attempting to salvage the City's historic structures for twelve
years now and it is time to make a decision in that regard.
Linda Eakin Johnson, P. 0. Box 723, Yakima, President of the
Women's League of Voters read a brief statement supporting the
retention of Yakima's Historic properties.
Council member Carmichael stated she is aware of two people that
have historic homes and are interested in preserving them. She
indicated she would speak with Mrs. Davenport later about making
them aware of what will be happening in the future with regard to
this ordinance.
It was . MOVED, . BY FOY, -. SECONDED .. BY . BUCHANAN, . TO . ADOPTS THE REPORT.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.. .
10. REPORT FROM INFORMATION SYSTEMS REGARDING STUDY OF PHOTOCOPIER
NEEDS /USE BY CITY DEPARTMENTS
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Information Systems Manager, Rick Pettyjohn, stated the report is
self explanatory and made a few brief introductory remarks
regarding the proposal. He said the research indicated a copy
machine would improve the print shop's efficiency by about 60% and
that is the reason for staff's recommendation to purchase the Xerox
1075 copy machine. Mr. Pettyjohn responded to inquires from
Council and also introduced June Smith, Offset Printing Press
Operator, to the C ity Council.
Council member Foy thanked Mr. Pettyjohn and Mrs. Smith for
doing an outstanding job in- preparing the report and asked to'hear
comments from Rita Hanses, representative of the Xerox Corporation
as she had assisted with the research for this report.
Mrs. Rita Hanses, representative of Xerox Corporation, 915
Summitview Avenue, shared some of the observations she had made
while working with Mr. Pettyjohn and Mrs. Smith. She stated the
printing press used by Mrs. Smith is extremely labor intensive and
requires more time to produce a document than does the Xerox 1075.
She went through all of the steps involved in producing a document
on the printing press versus the Xerox 1075 copy machine. Mrs.
Hanses stated she proposed a contract that will cost approximately
$1,300 per month, including the purchase of the copy machine and
all of the service needed. Mrs. Hanses pointed out that there is
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no limit on the amount of copies thatcan be produced per month on
this particular contract. In response to an inquiry about the
availability of maintenance, Mrs. Hanses stated there are a number
of the Xerox 1075 copy machines throughout the City, therefore,
. service is readily available. She also pointed out that the
maintenance is included in the contract. Following further
discussion, it was MOVED BY FOY, SECONDED.. BY SIMS, TO ACCEPT THE
REPORT AND.PROCEED.. .Unanimously carried by. voice vote.
11. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND
LOANS
A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND
LOAN FOR FRUITVALE CANAL WASTEWAY (PP &L CANAL) PIPING
Director of Engineering and Utilities, Dennis Covell, was present
to respond to inquiries regarding this report. Council member
Barnett asked if the City will be paying over a quarter- of a
million dollars to cover this portion of the canal. Mr. Covell
responded that is correct. Discussion ensued regarding the
possibility of fencing the .ditch until the source of funding is
clarified. Mr. Covell stated fencing the ditch is a possibility,
however, piping in the canal will 1) eliminate the safety and
health.. hazard, 2) locate, illegal connections,.and. 3) manage. the
storm drainage connections that are there. Council member
.Carmichael voiced concern that a fence may be inadequate as a
safety measure. Following further. _cowents_ . and discussion,
Resolution No. D -5609 was read by title. It was then. MOVED BY
CARMICHAEL,,.SECONDED BY, BUCHANAN, THAT.THE: RESOLUTION BE, PASSED.
Unanimously carried by roll call.vote;.
RESOLUTION. NO. D- 5609, . A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with
the Department of Community Development of the State of Washington,
for a loan for part•ial..reimbursement of costs for., improvements to
Fruitvale.Canal Wasteway. (Contract #89 -50).
B. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1989 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
LOCAL MATCH FOR FRUITVALE CANAL WASTEWAY PIPING PROJECT (FIRST
READING)
An Ordinance amending the 1989 Budget and appropriating funds for a
local match for Fruitvale Canal Wasteway Piping Project, having
been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for
one week, or until July 25, 1989.
*C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND
LOAN FOR STREET INTERSECTION RESIGNALIZATION AND STREET LIGHT
IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. D- 5610, 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 street
resignalization and lighting improvements. (Contract #89 -51)..
*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ON- THE -JOB
TRAINING AGREEMENT WITH DANIEL MCNAIR AND STATE OF WASHINGTON TO
WORK IN THE WA DIVISION
RESOLUTION NO. D -5611, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
. City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
On- the -Job .Training Agreement „with Daniel McNair, and
representatives of the State of Washington for training in the City
Wastewater Treatment facility. (Contract #89 -52).
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE THE APPLEVIEW
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT SEWER DISTRICT (SET DATE OF HEARING FOR
AUGUST 22, 1989)
RESOLUTION NO. D -5612, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local
improvement district. . .
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14. APPROVAL OF SECOND QUARTER 1989 CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS REPORT.
City Engineer, Dennis Whitcher, and Director of Engineering and
Utilities, Dennis Covell, responded to Council member Barnett's
inquiry regarding the outstanding balance on trust fund loans. Mr.
Whitcher stated the City currently makes payments of approximately
$122,000 a .year on Public Works Trust Fund Loans. Mr. Barnett
asked if the City is assured that, as we .keep adding to'. these
Trust Fund Loans, will we have the monies for the repayment,
and isn't the money being taken from the Real Estate Transfer Tax?
Mr. Whitcher stated, yes, the revenue source is the Real Estate
Transfer Tax. Mr. Zais added that there is a cash reserve that has
been building for some time, however, that money may be needed for
future city hall water distribution repairs. He said there is
also the on -going annual income of which we have obligated a
considerable portion, but not all. He stated he thinks the
projections are that there is about $60,000 of total annual income
that is not presently dedicated for debt service. Council member
Barnett asked what is the maximum the City can have in loans under
the Public Works Trust Fund and still be able to repay the loans
under the funds. that we are presently using. Mr. Zais stated the
funds may be used up to the level of whatever the indebtedness can
buy. Mr. Barnett asked how many more projects can be funded
through the Public Works Trust Fund. Mr. Covell commented the
City is reaching capacity unless there is an increase in the 1/4%
real estate transfer tax. The discussion having concluded on this
issue, it was MOVED'BY CARMICHAEL,...SECONDEDBY SIMS,;.:'O.'.ACCEPT THE
REPORT. .Unanimously carried by voice vote.
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* 15. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR AUGUST 8, 1989 ON REZONE,OF PROPERTY
AT NORTH 10TH STREET AND .PACIFIC AVENUE FROM R2 TO B2, AS REQUESTED
BY RODRIGUES /TORRES
August 8, 1989 was set as the date for a public meeting on the
rezone of property at North 10th Street and Pacific Avenue from R2
to B2, as requested by Rodrigues /Torres.
*16. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 8, 1989 ON RIGHT -OF -WAY
VACATION IN VICINITY OF 37TH AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY LAWRENCE HUCK
AND HAROLD SCHOCK
RESOLUTION.NO.. D- 5613,. A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for
hearing on a petition for vacation of public right -of -way in the
vicinity of North 37th Avenue, aligned with Yakima Avenue, within
the City of Yakima.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH
R. W. BECK FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NEW CITY WELL PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS
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RESOLUTION.:NO.'. D- 5614, A. RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager\
and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with
R. W. Beck & Associates for professional engineering services.
(Contract #89 -53).
*18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1989 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR LABOR CONTRACT SETTLEMENT COSTS
(SECOND READING)
An Ordinance amending the 1989 Budget and appropriating funds for
labor contract settlement costs for Fire PERS, having been read by
title, only at the July 11, 1989 meeting, was brought before the
Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE.NO.. 3185, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1989 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $7,073 in the
000-General Fund for expenditure during 1989 for settlement costs
of negotiations with Fire PERS bargaining unit.
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19. OTHER BUSINESS •
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Council discussed the memorandum of July 10, 1989, regarding the
Eastern Washington City Officials Meeting. to be held August 5,
1989. It was the consensus of,the Council to schedule discussion
of the City Council legislative•priorities as a study session item
on the August 1, 1989 agenda.
Council member Buchanan spoke of the importance of having Council
representation at the Association of Washington Cities (AWC)
Resolutions Committee Meeting. He said the number of
representatives from the west side far out number those from
the east side of the state and encouraged Council members to
attend the meeting and argue on behalf of the City.
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Discussion occurred regarding the legislation on "A" Street and
the date that issue will be scheduled on the Council agenda.
Council member Foy suggested that staff not spend any more time
preparing this item for the agenda until the plans have been
presented and a building permit issued for the project. A brief
discussion followed about the Yakima Mall parking garage ramps on
"A" Street and the need to locate the history regarding how the
ramps came to be. Council member Foy said that the person making
the vacation request has asked for two traffic lanes, which are
going west, and the sidewalk. Mr. Foy stated if the ramps were
improperly placed initially, the City has a responsibility to the '
applicant to see that the matter is resolved. Mr. Zais indicated
the item will not be placed on the agenda until it has 'been
thoroughly researched.
Information Items:
Items of information'supplied to Council were: Memo from Director
of Public Works and Parks and Recreation Manager regarding Update
on Washington, Franklin, and Miller Swimming Pools. 7/13/89; Memo
from Director of Finance and Budget and Budget Analyst regarding
State Mandatory Recycling Law with a Tax on Solid Waste Collection
Services (Revised). 7/14/89; Memo from Wastewater Superintendent
regarding Activities to Prevent Grease From Entering into Sewer
Lines and Contributing to Sewer Back -ups -in the Kings
Table /Kentucky Fried Chicken Service Area. 7/13/89; Memo from
Assistant City Manager and Manager of Water /Irrigation System.
regarding Provisional Safe Drinking Water Clean Water Act Amendment
Regulations. 7/14/89; and 6/23/89 article from The New York Times,
"EPA Adopts Costly Rules to Safeguard Drinking Water "; 'Meeting
Notice /Agenda for Downtown Group /Regional Planning Commission
meeting on July 19, 1989; Monthly Transit Operations Report for
May 1989; Memo :from New Vision regarding Marketplace Searches.
7/13/89; Agenda for July 17, 1989 Yakima Valley Conference of
Governments Executive Committee meeting and. minutes of their June
19, 1989 meeting; Minutes of the June 21, 1989 Regional Planning
Commission meeting; Monthly Cable TV Report for June 1989;
and Article from June 21, 1989 The New York Times, "Pennsylvania
Town Finds a Way to Get Locals to Recycle Trash."
20. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION
It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED .BY. CARMICHAEL, TO. MOVE INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION' FOR THE OF G PE
. PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION': It was PURPOSE MOVED BY BARN SECONDED NDING AND BY
. BUCHANAN, TO AMEND .THE MOTION TO ADD IMMEDIATE. ADJOURNMENT
THEREAFTER,`TO THE ADJOURNED MEETING'ON'TUESDAY,'.JULY 25TH AT NOON
AT THE CAPITOL. THEATRE. Unanimously carried by voice vote. The
question was called for a vote on the motion, as amended.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
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21. ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, JULY 25, 1989 AT 12:00 NOON FOR MEETING
WITH CAPITOL THEATRE CORPORATION AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE
Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was
adjourned at the hour of 4:00 P.M.
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CITY CLERK MAYOR
Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk, Barbara J. Toney, CMC.
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