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APRIL 24, 1984
BUSINESS MEETING
. The City Council met in session on this date at 3:00 p.m. in the
Yakima Convention Center, Yakima, Washington. Mayor Clarence
Barnett presiding, Council members Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan,
Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" Mbore and Jack Sparling and City Manager
Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council
member Lynn Carmichael absent and excused.
2. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Mayor Barnett.
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OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Doty reminded everyone that Saturday, April
28th is "Clean Up, Green Up" day and encouraged everyone to do
their part in an effort to clean up Yakima.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Barnett 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 DOty requested. that Item NO. 10 be added to the
Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council
that the addition of Item N. 10, as requested, be made. The
City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and Ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Doty,
seconded by Sparling that the, Consent Agenda, as read, be
passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Carmichael
absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*)
indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion
without further discussion.)
5. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
None
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Larry Mathews, 805 S. 17th Avenue, stated he understands from
articles in the newspaper that Yakima Valley Transportation is
going out of business. He stated approximately twenty-eight
years ago the Union Pacific Railraod separated two franchises,
one for the bus depot and one for the railroad. In his
recollection, he stated when the franchise expires or is
cancelled, it is the railroad's responsibility to remove the
tracks. He stated since they have indicated they no longer
intend tb stay in business, it is to the City's advantage not
to renew the franchise for any period of time, and put them on
notice to remove the tracks. He stated he understood that the
property along Nob Hill Blvd. is the property of the Railroad
Canpany, except within the City limits, it is the property of
the City. He stated this information should put the City in a
good position to get something back from the Railroad Canpany.
7. HEARING REZONE REQUESTED BY YAKIMA ORTHOTICS
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone of
property locatedbetween lith and 12th Avenues, Yakima Avenue
to Chestnut Street, as requested by Yakima Orthotics, Larry
Wright, Assistant Director of Community & Economic
Development, was present to answer questions regarding the
rezone. Council member Doty expressed concern that the area
appears to have quite a mixture of zoning. Larry Wright
indicated the report had been reviewed by the Planning
COmmission and they had given approval of the rezone. He
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stated as it relates to the Sub -Area Plan, staff is proceeding
slowly due to other projects on Which they are currently
working. He stated the Planning Commission had indicated it
seemed more reasonable to complete the area in B-1 zoning and,
therefore, approved this rezone request as such. Vern
Holbrook of Aspen Realtors, was present representing the
property owners, Mr. & Mrs. Smith. He stated Mr. & Mrs. Smith
had lived in their home for a number of years and currently
find themselves surrounded by B -I and B-2 zoning and feel this
situation no longer lends itself to residential living,
therefore, are desirous of selling the property. There being
no other citizen present wishing to speak to this issue, the
public portion of the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan to accept the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to grant the rezone request. The
question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 5-1
roll call vote. Doty voting nay due to concern regarding the
way we are moving into areas a block or two blocks at a time
and are perhaps displacing property owners through the rezone
process who do not actually wish to leave the area.
Carmichael absent.
8. HEARING ON REZONE REQUESTED BY THE SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone of
property located in the vicinity of North 4th and "D" Streets,
from B-2 to Planned Development, as requested by Sisters of
Providence, Karen Munson, 2028 Waverly Place, Seattle,
Washington, Housing Consultant for the Sisters of Providence,
was present to support this rezone request. She stated this
is a 48 unit low income elderly rental development located on
the southwest corner of N. 4th Street and East "D". She
stated the project is being funded by the U.S. Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) through the Section 202 Loan Program,
and that Providence House is the only elderly housing project
funded in the State of Washington during 1983 under this
program. She stated the senior citizens eligible for
residence in Providence House would be assisted by the Section
8 Program with their rental payments. Council member
Beauchamp questioned what efforts would be made to assure that
all ethnic groups would be served by this project. Ms. Munson
stated the program is sponsored by HUD .and requires an
affirmative fair marketing housing program, and every effort
would be made to make these units available to all ethnic
groups. There being no other citizen present wishing to speak
to this issue, the public portion of the hearing was closed.
It was MOVED :by Doty, seconded by Buchanan to accept the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant approval
with the conditions stated in Item No. 3, as recommended by
the Planning Commission. Unanimously carried by roll call
vote. Carmichael absent.
9. HEARING ON THE PROPOSED MECHANICAL REFUSE COLLFCTION SYSTEM
This being the time fixed for the hearing of the proposed
Mechanical Refuse Collection System, Dave Rhodes, Director of
Public Works, gave a brief introduction as to how this
proposed system came about. He stated this was first proposed
and recommended by the Chamber of Commerce in a report to
Council a year ago, and that last year at budget time Council
had requested staff to submit a report regarding this issue.
He stated, at the current time, there is a need to replace
three refuse trucks, and the question is Whether to replace
them with three new trucks like the ones the City has or
replace them with trucks which have the mechanical arms. Mr.
Rhodes stated there has been concern regarding a reduction in
personnel if the City goes to the mechanical refuse collection
system. He explained there will be four refuse workers lost
through attrition within the next year, and three other refuse
crew members have applied to transfer to other divisions as
positions become available, therefore, no one would be left
unemployed due to the changeover to the mechanical collection
system. He addressed other concerns regarding the issue and
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then the citizens were given an opportunity to comment on the
system. Citizens speaking in opposition of the new system
were: 'Irvin Lisle, 614 S. 19th Avenue, John and Anna Bulger,
317 N. 26th Ave., Madeleine COoper, 1 N. 65th Avenue, Hank
Williams (no address given), Ray Munly, 410 S. 25th Avenue,
Gerry Vance, 210 S. 28th Avenue, Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington,
Betty Gaudette, 701 N. 6th Street, Walter Ewald, 2304
Summitview, Bill Wolfe, 3701 W. Lincoln, Roger W. Snyder, 1204
McKinley, Bill Young, 1119 S. 21st Avenue, John Brown, 301 N.
42nd Avenue, and Nada Davis, 310 S. 50th Avenue. Citizens
expressed opposition to the system stating they did not like
the looks of the containers, the size is objectionable to
senior citizens who fear they will not be physically able to
handle the containers themselves, and some do not like the
idea of sharing containers with neighbors. Another primary
objection is that citizens feel the cost of refuse service
will go up if the mechanical system is implemented and this is
of concern to senior citizens on fixed incomes, as well as
those Who feel the refuse rates are high enough already.
Citizens speaking in favor of the mechancial refuse collection
system were: Craig Robinson, Rt. 4, Box 4004, Yakima; Gordon
libnder, 718 N. 56th Avenue and Herb Brunkhorst, 1015 W. 5th
Avenue, Grandview. Mr. Robinson spoke in favor of the system,
stating it will work well on the east side of the City where
it will be used first. Mr. Wonder stated he believes the
system will work and encouraged Council to work with staff to
"ork the bugs out of the system." Mr. Brunkhorst is a citizen
of Grandview and stated they have this system there and are
pleased with it. There being no other citizen present wishing
to speak to this issue, the public portion of the hearing was
closed. It was the general consensus of the Council for staff
to address the questions raised by the citizens and bring this
information back to Council at a later date. NO action was
taken by Council regarding this issue at this time.
*10. PRESENTATION OF, 1984 FIRST QUARTER BUDGET REPORT
The report from the Director of Finance and Budget dated April
20, 1984, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was
accepted and approved.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
RE FAUS FUNDING - TIETON DRIVE PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 4942, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with the -State of Washington, Department
of Transportation for partial reimbursement of costs for
improvements to the intersection of 48th Avenue and Tieton
Drive.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF D.O.E. GRANT
APPLICATION FOR FISH ENHANCEMENT -DIVERSION DAM
RESOLUTION NO. D-4943, A RESOLUTION authorizing a grant
application to the State of Washington, Department of Ecology,
for diversion dam rehabilitation funds.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION VACATING UTILITY EASEMENT IN VICINITY
OF RCWE HILL
RESOLUTION NO. D-4944, A RESOLUTION vacating a public utility
easement.
*14. PARTICIPATION WITH YAKIMA COUNTY IN AN ELDERLY HOUSING REPAIR
PROGRAM
The report from the Department of Community and Economic
Development, dated April 6, 1984 was. approved.
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15. OTHER BUSINESS
City Clerk, Karen Roberts stated she was in receipt of a
Ietter from the Herald -Republic informing the City they will
be charging the City for printing the Council Agenda in the
future, at the rate of $2.25 per column inch. She requested
to know whether or not Council wishes to continue publishing
the Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that
the City publish a.condensed version of the. Agenda on a weekly
basis, to be funded from the City Clerk's budget. It was
MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp that the City continue to
publish the council Agenda and begin paying for this service
the 1st of May. Carried by 4-2 voice vote. Sparling and
Buchanan voting nay. Carmichael absent.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from
Mbnico C. Amador, Director, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
re Routine Compliance Review - Community Development Block
Grant 4/16/84; memo from Bruce Crest re Cable_Company Annual
Reports 4/18/84; letter from Warren D. Starr commending the
action taken by Fire Dept. re Hoover School Fire 4/13/84;
petition appealing order issuing preliminary permit from
Kenneth 0. Eikenberry, Attorney General and D. Anthony Weeks,
Assistant Attorney General re Proposed Hydroelectric
Development in the Yakima River Basin, Washington 4/13/84;
report of statistics from Yakima Police Department from March
1984; letter from Herald-RepUblic regarding publishing Council
Agenda 4/11/84.
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to cane before the Council, it
was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that this neeting
be adjourned at the hour of 4:45 p.m. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Carmichael absent.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK