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JULY 24, 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, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty,
W.K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sparling. Council member Henry Beauchamp
absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Carmichael reported she received a note from
Charlie George, Health District, regarding a meeting on
Tuesday, July 31st at the Wbmens Century Club regarding
pigeons, and asked if anyone would be attending.
II/ Mayor Barnett reported he received a wire from our Sister
City, Keelung, which indicates a delegation of eleven
legislators and staff are coming to Yakima on July 30th. He
stated they have not made any specific requests, but would
like to net with any of the Council members who will be
available. He stated he will be contacting the Council
members individually later to ascertain their availability.
Mayor Barnett reported he received a letter from the Yakima
Centennial Committee requesting a proclamation at the
appropriate time and that they be designated as coordinator
for the celebration to give them control over outside vendors.
They also requested financial support from the City. He
stated he referred this request to staff.
2. CONTINUED DISCUSSION REGARDING MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN SALARY
STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued from 7/10/84)
It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan to remove
this item from the table for discussion at this time.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. Mayor
Barnett stated there is now a Motion on the floor to accept_
the recommendations, as outlined in the report. The question
was called for a vote on the 'Motion. Failed by 2-4 voice
vote. Barnett, Doty, Moore and Sparling voting nay.
Beauchamp absent. Robert Weaver, Personnel Officer,
distributed copies of an alternative salary increase plan for
managers. City Manager Zais reported that staff found some
legal problems with a retroactive salary increase. He stated
if an ordinance is brought before the Council on August 7th
and passed by majority vote, but not by a unanimous vote, the
effective date would be mid-September, but we would be looking
at the October 1st payroll date. He stated this would reduce
the cost in half. He explained the alternate-proposal would
establish a merit step pay plan October 1st, and increase
management salaries by 25%, rather than 50% of the difference
between our salaries and those of comparable cities. He
II/ stated there would be a few employees eligible for a step
increase in the last three months of the year and a few
employees' salary increase would move into the minimum range.
He stated that the ranges have not been changed from the last
proposal; just the amount of the increase. Council member
Buchanan asked for information on the highest paid bargaining
unit employee and highest paid bargaining unit member in the
Fire Department, including overtime. City Manager Zais stated
in the Fire Department, it would be the Battalion Chief and in
the classified series it would be the Supervising Traffic
Engineer, but he does not have the information on the exact
salaries. Council member Buchanan commented he was sure we
would find that those individuals make as much Tnaley, if not
more, than management. Council member Moore stated he
believes the employees are paid a just wage and doesn't think
an adjustment should be done in the middle of the year. He
indicated he is in favor of implementing a step plan. Council
member Carmichael stated that Council had asked for this study
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to be brought back to Council, recognizing it would be the
middle of this year before it would come back. She stated she
would like some time to review this alternate proposal. She
pointed out that the vote taken on the motion was out of order
because it was tabled from the business portion of the meeting
and there is a Council rule to handle that in the business
portion of the meeting. She suggested this item be tabled for
two weeks until Council has an opportunity to review these new
figures and bring it back during the business portion of the
meeting. Council member Moore agreed that this should have
been done in the business meeting. It was MOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Moore to table for two weeks, to be
brought back during the business portion of the meeting for an
opportunity to study this new proposal. Failed by 3 -3 voice
vote. Buchanan, Doty and Sparling voting nay. Beauchamp
absent. It was MOVED by Carmichael to table for three weeks
to be brought back during the business portion of the meeting.
The motion died for lack of a second. It was MOVED by
Sparling, seconded by Doty to move this item down to the
business session. Failed by 3 -3 voice vote. Barnett,
Carmichael and Moore voting nay. Beauchamp absent. Council
member Carmichael asked that the action taken on the motion
earlier be declared out of order and have that moved to the
business portion of the meeting. No action was taken.
Hal Kensler, former City employee, came forward to address the
Council at this time, rather than under Audience Participation
because he could not be present during the business portion of
the meeting. He stated he had just toured the United States
and wanted to compliment the City Council for their
contemporary thinking regarding intersection improvements and
traffic signalization modernization. He stated he had
compared the City's intersections with others across the
country which are just now being modernized to the standards
the City has had for several years.
3. REPORT FROM JAIL TASK FORCE COMMITTEE
Police Chief Green expressed his appreciation to the Council
Committee members, the Legal Department and his staff for
their efforts on this task force. Commenting that one of the
needs cited in the report is to explore less costly housing
for non - violent offenders, he stated one of the 1985 budget
discussions will be on the establishment of a non - violent work
crew. He reported that another of the task force findings was
that it would not be feasible to establish a municipal court
at this time. He stated also to be discussed in the 1985
budget is a request to negotiate with the County regarding the
processing of "Failure to Respond" infractions through the
Police Department. Council member Doty reported she had just
received a report from the Department of Corrections about
their discussions on alternatives to incarceration; i.e.,
community service for State prisoners. She stated hopefully
something will be worked out on the liability question. She
encouraged staff to continue their work in this effort. It
was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael to move this
down to the business portion of the meeting as Item No. 7a.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3 :00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Buchanan,
Carmichael, Doty, Moore and Sparling and City Manager Zais and
City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member
Beauchamp absent and excused.
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5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by City Manager Zais.
6. 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 Buchanan requested that Item No.. 7a be added to
the Consent Agenda. Council member Moore requested that Items
Nos. 11 and 12 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the
general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items
7a, 11 and 12, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then
rd the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and
ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by
Carmichael, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed.
11/ Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp 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
The report from the Jail Task Force dated July 17, 1984 was
approved.
*8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS OF JUNE 5, 19, 26 and July
3, 1984.
The Council minutes of June 5, 19, 26 and July .3, 1984 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
10. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO COMMENCE ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY ON GORDON
ROAD, NORTH OF TAMARACK
Larry Wright, Assistant Director of Community and Economic
Development, introduced John S. Mbore, Attorney representing
the petitioner involved in this annexation. It was MOVED by
Moore, seconded by Carmichael, that July 24, 1984 be set as
the date for a meeting with the initiating parties who signed
the Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings
dated June 20, 1984, those initiating parties being Hopcon,
Inc., John Barth, Inc., L. Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., and
Mueller Hop Products Co., Inc., represented by Attorney John
S. Mbore. Unanimously carried by voice ovte. Mayor Barnett
asked if the parties desiring annexation is willing to accept
their share of the City's indebtedness and Mr. Moore responded
affirmatively. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by
Carmichael, that the annexation proposed by Hopcon, Inc., John
Barth Inc., L. Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., and Mueller Hop
Products Co., Inc., represented by Attorney John S. Mbore, be
accepted by the City of Yakima and that the area to be annexed
be required to assume its share of the City's existing
indebtedness, and that a notice of Intention to Annex be filed
with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board. Unanimously
married by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
*11. REPORT ON INSURANCE CLAIMS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 1984
The report from the Department of Finance and Budget regarding
Second Quarter Claims, dated July 5, 1984, was accepted.
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*12. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION RE HOUSE NUMBER CURB
PAINTING
The report from the Department of Engineering & Utilities, and
Traffic Engineering regarding the painting of house numbers on
curbs dated July 20, 1984, was accepted.
13. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF CERTAIN
WEEDY LOTS
Resolution No. D-4983 having been read by title only, it was
MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Doty, that the Resolution, as
read, be adopted. John Beer, Jr., Director of Community &
Economic Development, stated he had obtained six quotes from
contractors to clear weeds from City-owned properties for a
fee of $48 per hour for two workers and a machine to cut the
weeds. He indicated all but three of the City-owned lots have
been cut to date and the remaining three will be cut next
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week. Mayor Barnett inquired if the residents had been
notified of this item being discussed today and Mr. Beer
responded in the affirmative. The question was called for a
vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Beauchamp absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4983, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code
Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots.
*14. REPORT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM FOR FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 1984
The report from the Personnel Division regarding the Second
Qdarter 1984 Hire and Promotion Report dated July 24, 1984,
was accepted.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT
OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR CITY-OWNED
FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. D-4984, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
agreement with Doudna, Williams, Weber, Architects, for
professional architectural services.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT
TO THE GRAY & OSBORNE ENGINEERING AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT 6 OF THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4985, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an amendment to an agreement with Gray and Osborne,
Inc., P.S. for professional engineering services in connection
with EPA Grant No. C-530557.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR
RADIO REPEATER MAINTENANCE
RESOLUTION NO. D-4986, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to enter into a
contract for the repair and maintenance of a radio repeater
device for the years of 1984 through 1986.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ORDERING SEGREGATION OF L.I.D. NO.
1027, TANCARA PAVING DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4987, A RESOLUTION ordering segregation of an
assessment in Local Improvement District No. 1027.
*19. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR ENGLEWOOD HEIGHTS
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE RESERVOIR PROJECT
The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities with
respect to the completion of the work on the Englewood Heights
Prestressed Concrete Reservoir was approved, the work accepted
and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was
authorized.
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*20. APPROVAL OF TREASURY REPORT FOR JUNE 1984
The report from the Finance Director dated June 30, 1984
regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted
and approved.
*21. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
a. Jim Bayle, Fire Departaent, to Emmitsburg, M.D.
The out-of-state travel for Jim Bayle, Fire Department, to
attend a course on Hazardous Materials Tactical Considerations
from August 5-17, 1984 at a cost of $132 was approved.
b. Dick Zais, City Manager to San Antonio, TX
The out-of-state travel for Dick Zais, City Manager, to attend
the International City Management Association 70th Annual
Conference, September 15-23, 1984 at a cost of $1,525, was
approved.
c. Pleas Green, Police Chief, to San Francisco, CA
The out-of-state travel for Pleas Green, Police Chief, to San
Francisco, CA to attend a Police Operations Leming to
Improved Children and Youth (POLICY) Seminar, August 5-10,
1984 was approved.
22. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO REGULATING SKATEBOARDING,
BICYCLING, ETC. ON SIDEWALKS
Ordinance No. 2792 having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Doty, seconded by Sparling, that the ordinance be adopted. It
was pointed out by City Attorney Andrews that this ordinance
had been requested by the Downtown Area Redevelopment
Committee (DARC) on behalf of the downtown area merchants.
Council member Buchanan questioned the purpose of this
ordinance and how the ordinance will be enforced. He
indicated the State classifies bicycles as vehicles and
maintained that parking lots are designed for vehicles. After
further discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by
Sparling, to amend the ordinance by striking the words
"parking lot" from Section 6.71.020. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Beauchamp absent. The question was called for a
vote on the ordinance, as amended. Unanimously carried by
roll call vote. Beauchamp absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2792, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and
morals restricting the use of bicycles, roller skates,
skateboards, coasters, toy vehicles and similar devices on
streets, sidewalks and other public ways; enacting Chapter
6.71, "Restricting Use of Bicycle, Skateboard, Roller Skate
and Coaster", and Sections 6.71.010, 6.71.020, 6.71.030,
6.71.040, and repealing Section 9.50.270, all of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code.
23. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO A
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 111 NO. NACRES AVENUE, AS REQUESTED
BY THE MAYER OORPORATION
Ordinance No. 2793, having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Doty, seconded by Carmichael that the ordinance be adopted.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Moore abstaining due
to his absence at the public hearing regarding this issue.
Beauchamp absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2793, AN ORDINANCE granting a major modification
to a Planned Development Zone applicable to property at 111
North Naches Avenue.
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24. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN THE 900 BLOCK
SO. NAMES AVENUE, AS INITIATED BY THE YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION
Ordinance No. 2794 having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the ordinance be
adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Moore
Abstaining due to his absence at the public hearing regarding
this issue. Beauchamp absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2794, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property in the 900
Block of South Naches Avenue from R-3, Multiple-Family Zone
to MH1, Light Industrial Zone.
*25. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET AND
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APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE GENERAL FUND (Second Reading)
An Ordinance amending the 1984 budget and appropriating funds
into the General Fund, having been read by title only at the
previous meeting, was brought before Council for a second
reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2795, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget for
the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the
000-General Fund for expenditure during 1984.
*26. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND (First Reading)
An Ordinance amending the General Fund and appropriating funds
from the General Fund having been read by title only at this
meeting, was laid on the table for two weeks or until August 7,
1984.
27. OTHER BUSINESS
It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to bring
back Item No. 2 for discussion. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to
adopt the five step merit increase plan, as recommended in the
staff report and recommendations one and two of this proposal.
Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Doty voting nay. Beauchamp
Absent. Council member Doty stated one of the concerns she is
hearing from the community is that the merit increase plan
seems to be a guarantee for the employees of the City, which
the private sector does not offer. She stated the merit
increase, plus the cost of living increase, appears to be the
factor concerning citizens in the community. City Manager
Zais indicated that the merit increase is not a built-in
guarantee to any City employee. The employees are evaluated
on their work performance and if an increase is felt to be in
order, the employee receives a merit increase. This is done
on the yearly anniversary date of the employee. Council
member Buchanan stated the step increase plan is currently in
effect for all City employees with the exception of the
management staff. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by
Carmichael to approve the 25% of range increase plus the five
step plan, effective October 1, 1984. Carried by 4-2 voice
vote. Doty and Moore voting nay. Beauchamp absent.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of information supplied to Council were: memo from the
Director of Finance re: 1983 Annual Financial Report
7/19/84; memo from the City Attorney re: Damage claims
referred to insurance company 7/16/84; Yakima Valley
Conference of Governments News in Brief & WIRPS; Volume 10,
No. 6, July 6, 1984; minutes of June 7, 19 & 25, 1984 Regional
Planning Commission meetings; and monthly report of Chief of
Police for June, 1984.
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28. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Carmichael that this meeting
be adjourned at the hour_of_1;08 p m.
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