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STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael,
Shirley Doty and Jack Sparling. Council member W. K. "Pete" More
Absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Doty requested that a decision be made
regarding the third invitation by Mr. Cecil Collins, Director
of Southeast Yakima Community Center, to visit the facility
and become more familiar with the programs offered therein.
Mayor Barnett indicated he would have his secretary contact
the various Council members to determine if they would he
available to attend a meeting on July 31, 1984. Mayor Barnett
informed Council that Mr. Collins has requested to be placed
on the Agenda in August- to make a presentation. Council
member Doty asked if Council members would be interested in
having the North Front Street discussion on the Council agenda
in the near future. She indicated that the topics to be
discussed are: the overall planning situation for that area
(whether or not the merchants in that area are going to
request Community Development Block Grant Funding again) and
the vandalism and prostitution situation. Council member
Carmichael stated the merchants are anticipating submitting an
application for Community Development Block Grant Funds again
this year. City Manager Zais reported Lenore Lambert has
contacted him regarding the downtown improvement plan for the
area, and has also requested assistance and direction of the
Council and Planning staff in this regard. He added the
situation concerning the prostitution problem was not a part
of the conversation he had with her, however, he realizes it
is a problem which has been around for a long time, and should
be discussed as a separate issue. Council member Carmichael
stated she has had conversations with several of the downtown
merchants concerning the prostitution problem and has
indicated to them this is not a new problem, however, the
location does change from time to time. After further
discussion on the issue, it was the general consensus of the
Council that this is an age old problem, and there is no real
solution to the situation at this time. City Manager Zais
indicated additional detailed information is needed from the
Police Department and a report will be submitted to Council at
a later date regarding the issue and possible solutions.
2. PRESENTATION REGARDING PROPOSED MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN SURVEY
STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
City Manager Zais gave a brief background report on the
history regarding the compensation plan and Personnel Officer
Bob Weaver explained the way in which the survey was conducted
and how they calculated the salary ranges involved. City
Manager Zais explained that management had met with Department
Heads and discussed the fiscal impact and attempted to make
adjustments for past *parities without impacting the budget.
He stated the outcome was a proposal that will allow for step
increases and merit pay adjustments for management personnel
that other City employees enjoy. After further discussion it
was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Beauchamp, that the item
be moved down on the agenda to become Item No. 7a under
Current Study Session items. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. !'bore absent.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp, to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending
litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Moore absent.
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BUSINESS MEETING
4. At 7:30 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting,
Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Carmichael, Doty and Sparling and City Manager Zais and City
Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member Moore absent
and excused.
5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Mayor Barnett.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Barnett referred to the Its 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. 11 be added to the
Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council
that the addition of Item No. 11, 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 Carmichael, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be
passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Moore absent.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate
items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without
further discussion.)
7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
a. Item No. 2
After further discussion on this item, it was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan, to accept the salary
adjustments as proposed by the City Manager. Council member
Doty indicated this is a considerable increase for some of the
staff. Council member Carmichael stated the City has lost
personnel to other cities due to the difference in the salary
ranges and indicated she feels the plan should be adopted as
presented with the five step increase levels. Mayor Barnett
stated he feels the City of Everett should not have been used
in the study, as it is not comparable to Yakima. He expressed
his objection to the formula used in the salary compensation
plan. He indicated giving the managers a 50% increase of the
difference in salary (as compared to other cities) plus
implementing the step increase is too much of an increase all
at once. He was concerned that at the rate of the immediate
increase, many managers would be at the top of the pay range
within a short period of time. He stated he would vote
against the plan unless some changes are made in the proposal.
Council member Sparling stated management is deserving of a
wider salary range, but he would prefer to negotiate with the
City Manager and the Personnel Officer rather than make a
decision at this time. It is his preference to conduct a
meeting with them, and reach a decision in two weeks. It was
MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Sparling to table the item
for two weeks. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Moore
absent.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
9. HEARING ON MAJOR MODIFICATION TO AN EXISTING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT,
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 100 BLOCK OF NORTH NACHES AVENUE, FROM
R-3 to M-1
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the major
modification to an existing Planned Development located in the
100 block of North Neches Avenue, Larry Wright, Assistant
Director of Community and Economic Development, stated the
problems with the sidewalk, the lighting plan and the on-site
drainage have been resolved by the applicant. Glenn Rice, 415
North 1st Street, was present on behalf of the Mayer
Corporation and addressed specific questions regarding the
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project. Ed Weber, Doudna, Williams Architects, stated the
building would be a masonry or concrete steel frame structure
with a stucco or other non-combustible finish. In response to
Council member Buchanan 's question regarding the variety of
trees proposed, Mr. Weber stated the trees will be recommended
by the Planning Commission. There being no other citizen
present wishing to speak to the issue, the public portion of
the hearing was closed. After further discussion on the item,
it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp, to accept the
recommendations of the Planning Commission. Unanimously
carried by roll call vote. Moore absent.
10. HEARING ON REZONE REQUEST INITIATED BY THE YAKIMA PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 900-100 BLOCK OF SOUTH
NACRES AVENUE, FROM R-3 to M-1
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone
request of the Planning Comndssion involving property located
in the 900-1000 Block of South Naches Avenue, Larry Wright,
Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development, was
present to respond to questions by Council. Mr. Wright
explained that the revised recommendation of the Planning
Commission is to rezone the northerly lots and exclude the
southerly lots at this time. For further clarification, Mr.
Wright indicated Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 in Block D are the only
lots currently being recommended for rezoning. Ben Chandler,
1008 So. Naches, stated he is in favor of the rezone as they
are no longer considering rezoning the block in which he
resides. Winston Mitchell, 909 and 911 S. Naches Avenue,
questioned if any lots on the west side of Naches Avenue are
going to be rezoned. It was explained the lots on the west
side would not be affected and Mr. Mitchell stated he doesn't
have any objections to the rezone. There being no other
citizen present wishing to speak to this issue, the public
portion of the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to accept the Planning
Commission's recommendation. Unanimously carried by roll
call vote. More absent.
*11. PRESENTATION OF SECOND QUARTER BUDGET/FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT
The report from the Director of Finance and Budget dated
July 6, 1984, regarding the Second Quarter Revenue and Expenditure
Report for the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A PARK NAME
RESOLUTION NO. D-4979, A RESOLUTION of appreciation to the
Yakima Kiwanis Club; and naming the Sherman Memorial Park.
*13. DISPOSITION OF A DAMAGE CLAIM:
a. Claim filed by D. Archer Mortland
RESOLUTION NO. D-4980, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of
$85.00 to D. Archer Mortland in settlement of a claim for
damages filed with the City of Yakima.
*14. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL:
a. Dave Rhodes, Director of Public Works to Emmitsburg, MD.
The out-of-state travel request for Dave Rhodes, Director of
Public Works, to Emmitsburg, MD to participate as an
instructor at the Emergency Management Institute from July 9th
to July 13, 1984, at no cost to the City, was approved.
b. Ed Carroll, Fire Chief, to Sparks NV.
The out-of-state travel for Chief Carroll to Sparks, Nevada,
August 5th through August 12, 1984, to attend the 1984 Western
Fire Chief's Conference, at a cost of $520 was approved.
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*15. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR 1983 IRRIGATION
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The report fran the Director of Engineering and Utilities
dated July 5, 1984 with respect to completion of the 1983
Irrigation Reconstruction contract, was approved, the work
accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set
Borth was authorized.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET, AMENDING
THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND (Second Reading)
An Ordinance amending the 1984 Budget, amending the Equipment
Replacement Find having been read by title only at the
previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second
reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2789, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget for
the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the
551-Equipment Replacement Fund for expenditure during 1984.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET (First
Reading)
An Ordinance amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima;
and making an appropriation in the 000-General Fund for
expenditure during 1984 having been read by title only at this
meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until July 17,
_ 1984.
18. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais indicated Brian Cantwell, reporter for
Yakima Herald-Republic, has accepted a position in Vancouver,
therefore, this will be his last meeting with Council. Mr.
Zais expressed his appreciation for the quality of work Brian
has exhibited during his term in covering City Hall events and
City Council meetings, and wished. him continued success in his
new endeavor.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of Information supplied to Council were: letter fran
Housing and Urban Development re: Community Development Block
Grant Monitoring, 6/29/84; memo from Traffic Engineering re
TSAC - DWI/ Seatbelt Coordinator, 6/29/84; Permit Report for
the month of June, 1984; minutes of April 23 and May 21, 1984
Community Programming Advisory Committee meetings; minutes of
June 5, 1984 Civil Service Canmission meetings; and News
Release regarding Traffic Signal Synchronization in downtown
area, 7/10/84.
19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that this
meeting be adjourned at the hour of 8:30 p.m. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Moore absent.
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