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SEPTEMBER 27, 1983
STUDY SESSION
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Doty informed Council the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission will be holding a hearing tomorrow at
1:30 p.m. at the Amory. She indicated the Yakima Basin Joint
Board has prepared a presentation for this hearing at which
the cumulative effects concept will be discussed.
Council member Doty informed Council she and Dennis Covell,
Director of Engineering and Utilities, met with Janet McClenen
II/ of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) regarding the
City's reguest for fish enhancement_ to the irrigation
diversion dam. Council member Doty indicated Ms. McClenen's
response was very positive regarding the City's funding
request.
Mayor Carmichael stated she had received a copy of a letter to
George Pechtel from Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and
Utilities, regarding the notification to proceed with the
Gleed Water personal services agreerrent. She circulated the
letter to other Council members for their persual.
Mayor Carmichael reminded Council members of the City
Manager's evaluation on Octcber 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the Towne
Plaza.
Mayor Carmichael cemented that Eli Ashley, General Manager,
Capitol Theatre, had just called requesting Council
representation at a reception at the Capitol Theatre,
Thursday, September 29, 1983 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. for the
Washington State Arts Commission and questioned if any Council
member was interested in attending.
Mayor Carmichael informed Council of a meeting with the County
Ccmmissioners and representatives from each of the cities in
the County and the Police Chiefs fran each of the cities
regarding the new detention corrections center will be held at
the corrections center Wednesday, September 28, 1983. She
indicated she was planning to attend and extended the
invitation to other Council members.
Council member Doty questioned if any Council member was
planning to attend the dedication ceremony for Tan Bostic at
the Community Building at 3:00 p.m:, Wednesday, September 28,
1983.
Council member Sperling comnented on the outcane of the recent
vote on the refuse issue September 20. He questioned when
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this issue could be placed on the ballot again as voter
turnout on the 20th was very poor. City Attorney Andrews
responded, stating the 1984 November election would be the
earliest regular election.
Council member Sparling expressed his displeasure regarding
the lack of edging around City parks. Discussion followed
regarding the cost involved with edging the parks. City
Manager Zais indicated staff would research this item and
respond back to Council. It was the general consensus of the
Council to discuss this item at the next scheduled rreeting
Council has with the Parks Commission.
2. DISCUSSION OF RENEGOTIATION OF CITY/COUNTY JAIL AGREEMENT FOR 1984
Police Chief Pleas Green provided an overview of the report
for Council. Addressing the options regarding the care and
custody of prisoners issue, Chief Green informed Council those
options included: 1) renegotiate existing Care and Custody
Agreement with Yakima County; 2) Reactivation of the Yakima
City Jail Facility; and 3) repeal the Yakima Municipal
Criminal Code. Of those cptions, Chief Green informed Council
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staff's recommendation was to negotiate and renew the
agree ent with the County for 1984 and suggested Council
review the idea of forming a Task Force to look into amending
the Yakima Municipal Criminal Code. He commented other cities
were contemplating eliminating their municipal criminal code
which would place the entire burden on the County. He
commented he felt Option 3, repealing the Yakima Municipal
Criminal Code, would be a disservice to the community and
would put an unbearable burden on the County prosecutor.
Discussion followed regarding the type of prisoners the City
is required to pay for care and custody expenses. Council
member Barnett expressed his concern regarding the increased
costs projected for care and custody for the City's prisoners.
Discussion followed regarding the formation of a Task Force
and the issues the Task Force may address which included court
costs and jail standards. Council member Barnett questioned
if the Council did approve the formation of a Task Force,
would funding for this purpose be necessary. He also
questioned if the Chief needed specific direction regarding
the issues to be researched by the Task Force. Chief Green
suggested the formation of a Council Subcommittee to address
the ground rules for the Task Force. It was MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Barnett to move this item down under the Business
portion of the meeting to become Item No. 7a. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by More to move into
.Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective
bargaining. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3 :00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Carmidiael presiding, Council members Barnett,
Beauchamp, Budianan, Doty, .Moore and Sparling and City Manager
Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Doty.
6. CONSENT AC Nfl
Mayor Carmichael referred to the Items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or
deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
Council member. Barnett requested to add Item No. 14 to the
Consent Agenda. Council member Doty questioned if there was
any individual in the audience who had attended the meeting to
speak to this item. There being no one present to speak, it
was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of
Item No. 14, as requested, be made. The City Cleik then read
the Consent Agenda items. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by
Buchanan 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 notion without further discussion.)
*8. MINUTES
The Council minutes of September 13 and 20, 1983 were
approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council
members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read
publicly.
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
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7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
Item No. 2
Council member Beauchamp questioned if the State would assist
or participate in sharing the costs placed on the County if
the Yakima Municipal Criminal Code was repealed and the County
would then have to be responsible for the entire cost. Chief
Green responded, informing the Council the State of Washington
presently owes the County $400,000 however, the Legislators
have not chosen to appropriate the necessary- funding. It was
MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to request staff to pursue
negotiations and renew the jail agreement with Yakima County
for 1984 and to appoint a Council Subcommittee of three
members to work with the Chief of Police to develop a Task
Force to study this issue and come back with recommendations.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. It was the general
consensus of the Council that Mayor Carmichael and Council
members Beauchamp and Barnett would comprise the Yakima County
Jail Task Force.
10. HEARING ON HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN (HAP)
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the Housing
Assistance Plan, Dixie Kracht, Housing Supervisor, provided a
brief overview of staff's report which addressed the second
year goal of the three year Housing Assistance Plan adopted by
Council in October of 1982. She addressed the proposed
rehabilitation goal of 30 owner /occupied single family
dwelling units, 24 elderly and handicapped owner /occupied
units and 20 units of multi - family rental units. Council
member Barnett expressed his concern of the expansion of the
Housing Rehabilitation Program and the possibility of
discontinued federal funding in the future. Council member
Doty questioned if the rehabilitation goal is a little too
ambitious. Dixie Kradht responded to Council's questions.
There being no citizen wishing to speak to this issue, the
public portion of the hearing was closed. - It was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan to adapt the 1984 Housing
Assistance Plan and authorized - staff to submit the Plan to HUD
for review. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
11. HEARING.ON REZONE REQUESTED BY GLASCAM BUILDERS, INC., FOR PROPERTY
AT 6006 SUMMITVIEW FROM R -1 TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone
request for property located at 6006 Summitviea from R -1 to
Planned Development, Council member Moore questioned if all
individuals affected by this rezone had been notified. Larry
Wright, Assistant Director of Community and Economic
Development, responded affirmatively. Council member Barnett
requested if the legal description had been properly corrected
and if the storm drainage problem had been resolved as
mentioned in previous Planning Commission minutes and staff
recommendations. Larry Wright responded affirmatively. Ron
Whitaker, attorney, representing Glascam Builders, commented
this location is excellent for the proposed facility. Mr.
Whitaker informed Council the architect for this project, Mr.
Hollingbery, was present if Council wished to ask him any
questions. Council member Beauchamp questioned if Mr.
Whitaker's client agrees with staff's recommendation. Mr.
Whitaker responded affirmatively. There being no citizen
present wishing to speak to this issue, the public portion of
the meeting was closed. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by
Beauchamp to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
12. HEARING ON REZONE REQUESTED BY FIDDLESTICKS FOR PROPERTY AT 1601
SUMMITVIEW FROM B -2 AND R -1 TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone
request by Fiddlesticks for property at 1601 Summitviea,
Council member Barnett expressed his concern regarding the
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language in Item B under "Findings" Where it states .."The
applicants have agreed to the dedication of right-of-way
provided the City pay the cost of repair of the structure to
the owners' specifications and to pay for the value of the
lost retail floor area.".. He questioned What the owners'
specifications would include. City Attorney Andrews cdmaented
that if that language was a prdblem, the language could be
Changed, with the owners' consent, to specify that upon
dedication of right-of-way, the City will pay the cost of
repair to ensure the new wall will conform to the existing
building or wall. The owners, Richard and Kathy Myers,
present in the audience, nodded their agreement to City
Attorney's suggestion. City Attorney Andrews informed Council
that When this item cones bads to Council he will have the
language Changed in the Ordinance. Council member Budhanan
questioned When work is scheduled to begin at the intersection
of Summitview and 16th Avenue. Dennis Cavell, Director of
Engineering and Utilities, responded stating the process could
take 2-3 years. Glenn Rice, 415 North First Street,
representing the applicants, informed Council the intent of
the language was just as the 'City Attorney had outlined and he
and his clients are in concurrence with the staff and Planning
Commission recommendation at this point. Elsie Gregorich,
1516 Brown Avenue, was present to speak in support of the
proposed rezone and the future intersection improvement.
There being no other citizen wishing to speak to this issue,
the public portion of the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to accept the Planning
Cdmmission's recommendation. Unanimously carried by voice
vote.
13. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING TWO-WAY LEFT TURN LANE AND
RESTRICTING PARKING ON LINCOLN AVENUE BETWEEN 16TH AVENUE AND 24TH
AVENUE
Council member Barnett questioned if all the people on the
list included in the Council packet had been notified that
this item was to be before Council today. Hank Hein,
Supervising Traffic Engineer, responded affirmatively, stating
notices had been hand delivered Monday morning. Council
member Budhanan reported he had received a telephone call fran
Mr. Dick Walker Who was in support of the two-way left turn
lane proposal. Hank Hein provided background information on
the project. Council member Barnett questioned if delaying
action on this item for one week, due to the fact notices were
not delivered until yesterday morning, would cause planning
problems for this project. Dennis Covell, Director of
Engineering and tJtilities, responded negatively. Council
member Doty indicated she would be more concerned if there had
been individuals Who had been attending the earlier meetings
on this item and had not appeared today. It was MOVED by
Doty, seconded by Beaudhamp to follow staff's recommendation.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. City Attorney Andrews
clarified that the ordinance regarding this item would concern
off street parking only and would not address the turn lane or
notification list. (Moore absent after 4:15 p.m.)
Following completion of this item, Mayor Carmidiael informed
the Council she had just received a written protest fran Mr.
Rathjen, owner of Rathjen's Cycle Center. She informed
Council copies of his letter will he provided for their
information When the ordinance appears on the Council agenda.
She stated Hank Hein will notify Mr. Rathjen of the upcoming
Traffic Safety Canmittee and next week's Council action on
this item.
*14. RESPONSE TO CITIZEN PETITION REGARDING REQUEST FOR SATURDAY
ONE-HALF HOUR TRANSIT SERVICE ON BROADWAY/NORTH 4TH STREET ROUTES
The reported dated September 27, 1983 fran the Director of
Public WOrks, regarding the response to a citizen petition to
increase the hours of operation on Broadway/North 4th Transit
route, was accepted and approved.
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15. PRESENTATION OF 1984 PRELIMINARY BUDGET FORECAST
City Manager Zais cc cen ted'this• forecast is more of a summary
than has been submitted to Council in the past. He indicated
the major change is that the individual department issues have
been emitted -a't° this''poiint; tolbe providedi in November at the
beginning of the budget review process. Council member
Barnett complimented the City Manager for the concise format
r f"tof° ithe report: itt was the general consensus of the` Council
that the 1984 Budget Forecast was a concise and effective
report. City Manager Zais expressed his appreciation!to staff
members who had assisted in compiling the report. City
Manager Zais informed Council of a correction on Page 12 of
the report where the 1984 Projected Budget Expenditures should
read $12,42 versus $18;425;480 .He -provided an, overview
of the report for Council. Mayor Cannichael requested
clarification on Page 7 regarding the 1984 Budget for Election
Costs. City Manager Zais reponded°, informing - Council. the
City is billed for 1983 costs in 1984. Council member
Sperling addressed the sales tax on food and questioned if the
- City receives a breakdown or a lump stun from the State. `City
Manager Zais responded, indicating the City receives a lump
stun only. No Council action was taken on this item. -
*16. APPROVAL OT' FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR STREET LIGHT RETROFIT
PROJECT
The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities
dated September 27, 1983 with respect to the completion on the
Street Light Retrofit project, performed by Refrigeration and
Services, Inc., was approved, the work accepted and payment of
the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
*17. APPROVAL OF OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
The out -of -state travel for Robert Weaver, Personnel Officer,
to Eugene, Oregon, October 18 -21, 1983 to attend the
PNPMA /ASPA Fall Conference, at a cost of $566 and the
out -of -state travel for Steve Myers, Information Systems, to
San Diego, California, September 28- Octdber 8, 1983 to meet
with representatives of SYSCON Corporation, at a cost of
$1,034, were approved.
18. OTHER BUSINESS
Executive Session
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Barnett to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective
bargaining to then be followed by immediate adjournment.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Moore absent.
Information Items
Items of Information supplied to Council were: letter from
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Alexander regarding YVT tracks on Nob Hill
Boulevard 9/21/83; minutes of the August 24, 1983 Traffic
Safety Canmittee; and agenda for the September 28, 1983
Traffic Safety Canmittee meeting.
19. ADJOURNMENT
Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting
was adjourned at the hour of 5:25 p.m.
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