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MAY 22, 1984
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, and Lynn
Carmichael. Council member Shirley Doty present at 2:07 p.m. Council
member W. K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sparling absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to reappoint
II/ Bill Almon to the Airport Advisory Commission. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Moore and Sparling absent.
2. PRESENTATION OF PRELIMINARY DRAFT URBAN AREA ZONING ORDINANCE AND
MAP
John Beer, Jr., Director of Community & Economic Development,
introduced Kara Kondo, a member of the Planning Commission,
who responded to questions regarding this item. Council
member Carmichael questioned the composition of the Regional
Planning Commission, and how the members are selected or
appointed. Mr. Beer stated three members are appointed by the
City, three members by the County and one member from Union
Gap. Council member Carmichael stated in reviewing the
minutes of the past meetings, she noted the Union Gap
appointee had not been present at the meetings. Mrs. Kondo
stated she had spoken with this particular member and he had
informed her he would be in attendance at the neighborhood
meetings and had attended the 1980 meetings when the Urban
Area Plan had begun. She stated they would like to have input
from the people in the area to be affected by the sewer
system, and this will be done in the form of scheduled
neighborhood meetings. Mr. Beer gave a brief overview of the
plan and responded to Council's questions. He stated the
primary objectives of the zoning ordinance are: 1) the
ordinance provides for flexibility for developments; 2)
reduces the time for processing the applications; and 3)
provides consistency in development requirements with the City
and County. He stated the applications would ncroi, go through a
Class 1, 2 and 3 review depending on the ' individual
applications. The Class 1 review takes 1-3 days, Class 2
review takes 14-25 days and the Class 3 review would take
45-60 days. He stated rezone requests would autamatically
come before City Council as in the past. He informed Council
there had been twenty-six meetings held with Technical
Advisory Committee members during the process of developing
the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and map. Mayor Barnett
expressed concern regarding page 98 which states the Council
II/ may appoint people to arrest persons without a warrant
violating the ordinance without a warrant and violators would
be subject to minimum 10 day jail sentence. Mayor Barnett
indicated this sentence is more severe than a person being
charged with a WI. Dan Fessler, the attorney who worked on
the ordinance with the Regional Planning Commission and staff,
responded it may seem inappropriate when taken out of context.
He related the City and County have had enforcement problems
in the past regarding building codes and the ordinance allows
measures to address this problem. He stated it is unlikely
the need will arise, but the ordinance does allow for
enforcement of codes, in case the situation calls for a more
drastic measure. Council member Buchanan stated this appears
to be an open invitation for a lawsuit along the lines as has
happened in the past. Council member Beauchamp stated perhaps
the wording can be changed so the ordinance is not quite so
misleading or misinterpreted. Mr. Fessler stated the
ordinance can be changed in verbage somewhat to clarify the
issue and avoid this type of situation happening. Mr. Beer
expressed his appreciation to the Technical Advisory Committee
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for their assistance on the plan. Mayor Barnett asked if this
would eliminate the Planned Development zoning and Mr. Beer
indicated over a period of time this would be eliminated and
would be handled under the Class 2 Review. No action was
called for on this item by Council.
BUSINESS MEETING
3. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, and City Manager Zais and City
Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council members More
and Sparling absent and excused.
4. INVOCATION
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The Invocation was given by Mayor Barnett.
5. 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 Carmichael requested that Item No. 18 be added
to the Consent Agenda, Council member Doty requested that Item
No. 14 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general
consensus of the Council that the addition of Items Nos. 14
• and 18 as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the
Consent Agenda Items including resolutions and ordinances by
title. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that
the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried
by roll call vote. Moore and Sparling absent. (Subsequent
paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the
Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further
discussion.)
6. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
None
*7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Council minutes of May 1, 1984, were approved, having been
duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one
present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
8. PROCLAMATION
Hank Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer, briefly reviewed the
purpose of the amnesty proclamation. He stated it had been
discussed with the Traffic Safety Advisory Commission and Bill
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Orr, Commission Member, had made arrangements with three
Churches to act as return sites for persons wishing to turn in
traffic or street signs taken from various locations within
the City. Mayor Barnett requested the endorsement of Council
for this program, stating he had already signed the
proclamation. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by
Buchanan, to proclaim May 28th through June 1, 1984, as Sign
Amnesty Week. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Moore and
Sparling absent.
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
10. PRESENTATION FROM ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES REGARDING MODEL
ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS
A slide presentation on model energy conservation standards
was narrated by Kurt Creager of Association of Washington
Cities. He stated the presentation is to inform Council on
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the standards prior to when they become mandatory in 1986.
Mayor Barnett questioned if the Bonneville Power
Administration would reimburse the City for the cost of the
additional staff person and the vehicle needed for initial
implementation of this program. Mr. Creager stated this is
correct, the cost would be reimbursed to the City by BPA.
Council member Carmichael stated if Council is interested in
adopting these standards early, information could be obtained
from BPA. No action was required regarding this issue.
11. RECONSIDERATION OF SELF-FUNDING OF INORKMANS' COMPENSATION
(Continued from 4/17/84)
II/ Assistant City Manager Wittenberg, stated this item had been
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postponed fran the April 17, 1984 meeting due to questions
raised by Council and Fred S. James. He introduced Bob Holt
of Scott Wetzel and Joel Pearson of Fred S. James, who were
present to answer questions Council might have regarding the
self-funding compensation plan. Personnel Officer Weaver
stated Council had requested to know what portion, if any, of
the self-funding workmans' compensation/medical aid plan could
be paid by the employees, and he informed Council that the RCW
does not allow any portion to be paid by the employees. The
second question Council raised was what the second year costs
quotes from the other companies would be. He stated we had
received a second year cost plan from Fred S. James even
though we had not requested one. Mr. Weaver stated he asked
Scott Wetzel to provide an estimate of second year costs, and
their response was that they do not build into their proposals
additional first year costs. He reported their experience has
been the second year costs are the same, or greater for the
second year for safety services rather than decreasing. He
informed Council this information is included in the report
fran Scott Wetzel. Mr. Weaver indicated the third question is
one which Council will have to answer for themselves, and that
is, is becoming self-insured something the City wants to do,
and something it wishes to continue to do in the future. He
stated discussions with other cities within the State have
indicated since they have become self-insured for workers'
compensation, they have realized annual savings even though
they do contract out the payment of claims and services, and
the projection is that the City of Yakima can do that also.
He indicated the Canmittee still maintains its recommendation
of April 17th to become self-insured for workmans'
compensation, and that the contract for claims management and
safety services be entered into with Scott Wetzel services.
He added it was also recomended that the bonding required by
the state and the stop loss insurance be purchased through
Fred S. James' Yakima office. Joel Pearson, Fred S. James,
was requested to make some comments regarding this issue. He
stated in April his office proposed an alternative to the
staff's recommendation that he felt was a viable alternative
and offered a potential savings dependent upon the amount of
safety services required after the first year. He stated
after further consideration, he has come to the conclusion to
support the staff recanrrendation for Scott Wetzel Services for
claims and loss control. He indicated the decision was based
on the fact that Scott Wetzel has a good reputation in this
area and it will be the City's benefit to have the claims and
loss control services together. Another determining factor is
the fact that staff had presented a thorough evaluation and
since the City staff would be working with the service
organization, they should have the right to select the company
with whom to deal. He stated finally, that since Fred. S.
James would be providing the excess loss and bond coverage,
they would be monitoring the services performed by Scott
Wetzel. (Council member Carmichael temporarily absent between
3:53 and 4:00 p.m.) After further discussion, it was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Doty, to accept the report and
authorize staff to enter into the agreements as recommended.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael temporarily
absent. Moore and Sparling absent.
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12. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR RECRUITMENT OF CODE ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
AND WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT
Assistant City Manager Wittenberg introduced Ellen Spencer and
Jerry Oldani, Of Jensen-Oldani & Associates, who gave a brief
presentation of their method of searching for candidates for
specific positions. Council member Buchanan commented he has
been in some interview sessons for managers and he finds it
discouraging to learn that the only thing the City has to
offer is a change of location, due to the fact that the
applicants are already making as much or more than they would
be making in Yakima, should they accept the position. He
stated the other factor is that management salaries have
already had to be raised due to the fact that union scale or
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wages have been raised over a period of time at a higher rate
than management. He indicated we are rapidly approaching the
second occurrence of this. Resolution No. D-4954 having been
read by title, it was MOVED by Canmichael, seconded by
Buchanan, that the Resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried
by roll call vote. Moore and Sparling absent. It was MOVED
by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan to authorize staff to
prepare legislation amending the classification and
compensation ordinance. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
'bore and Sparling absent.
11 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AT&T AS THE CITY'S AGENT
' FOR COMMUNCATICN SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. D-4955 having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Resolution be
adopted. Council member Doty requested to know why AT&T was
chosen for this service. Fire Chief Carroll stated the City
is currently under agreement with Pacific Northwest Bell which
includes AT&T to some extent on the fixed payment plan through
June 1985. He explained that essentially what the City is
doing is eliminating the middle man, and dealing directly with
the provider. The question was called for a vote on the
motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Sparling and
Moore absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4955, A RESOLUTION designating AT&T -
Information Systems as the communication representative of the
City of Yakima.
*14. REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES REGARDING
PROPOSED PROHIBITION ON 40TH AVENUE IN VICINITY OF MEADOW LANE TO
WALNUT
The report froM the Department of Engineering & Utilities
dated May 22, 1984 regarding the "NO PARKING ZONE" on So. 40th
Avenue, Meadow Lane to Walnut, was approved.
*15. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & BUDGET REGARDING STATUS OF THE
CITY'S CENTRAL BILLING SYSTEM
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The report from the Department of Finance & Budget dated March
31, 1984, regarding the status of the City's Central Billing
System, was approved.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY & COUNTY EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNTION REGARDING COMPUTER
TAPE STORAGE
RESOLUTION NO. D-4956, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution
of a Computer Tape Storage Agreement with the Yakima City and
County Employees Credit Union.
*17. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
The out-of-state travel for Steve Knopp and Vern Collins of
Traffic Engineering, to Vancouver, B.C. to attend the
International Municipal Signal Association Workshop, May
24-26, 1984, at a cost of $120 each, was approved.
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*18. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S ADVANCED
TRAVEL EXPENSE FUND
a. An ordinance increasing the total amount within the fund and
changing the name of the fund.
ORDINANCE NO. 2771, AN ORDINANCE relating to City funds and
accounts; creating an Advance Travel Expense Revolving Fund,
specifying its purpose, describing its source and nature and
regulating expenses therefrom, and amending Sections 3.01.010,
3.01.020 and 3.01.030 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
b. A Resolution transferring $2,000 from the General Fund to the
Advanced Travel Expense Fund.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4957, A RESOLUTION transferring the amount of
$2,000 from Account 10100000, General Fund Cash, to Account
10210000, Advance Travel Expense Revolving Fund.
*19. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION IN
ORDINANCE NO. 2721, REZONING PROPERTY AT 6006 SUMMITVIEW
ORDINANCE NO. 2772, AN ORDINANCE amending Section 1 of the
City of Yakima Ordinance No. 2721, dated October 11, 1983,
entitled "AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and 'rezoning property in the vicinity of
60th Avenue and Summitview Avenue from R-1, Zone to
Planned Development Zone."
*20. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE STREET DIVISION BUDGET. (Second
Reading)
An ordinance appropriating funds into the Street Division
having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was
brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2773, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 budget for
the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the Street
Fund for expenditure during 1984.
*21. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE SENOR CITIZEN TOUR PROGRAM
(Second Reading)
An ordinance amending the 1984 Budget and appropriating
additional funds for the Senior Citizen Tour Program having
been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought
before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE. NO. 2774, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget for
II/ the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the
131-Parks Fund for expenditure during 1984.
*22. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM (First Reading)
An Ordinance amending the 1984 Budget and appropriating funds
for the weed abatement program having been read by title only
at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until
June 5, 1984.
23. OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Barnett requested to know if any of the Council members
would be available for the proposed study session on May 29th,
1984, at the Southeast Community Center. He indicated several
of the Council members had informed him they would not be
available. It was the general consensus of the Council that
this meeting be canceled indefinitely, and City Manager Zais
would notify Mr. Collins, Director of the Southeast Community
Center of this decision.
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INFORMATION ITEMS
Its of information supplied to Council were: memo from
Director of Community and Economic Development re: Study
Session at Southeast Community Center on May 29, 1984,
5/18/84; letter from Danial T. Murray, Philadelphia Mixers,
5/14/84; article from Nation's Cities Weekly, re: "FTC votes
to take antitrust action against'2 cities on taxi regulations"
5/14/84; article from Nation's Cities Weekly re: antitrust
legislation by congress this year" 5/7/84.
24. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to acme before the Council, it
was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that this
meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:20 p.m. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. ?Dore and Sparling absent.
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