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JANUARY 8, 1985
SPECIAL MEETING - STUDY SESSION
The City Council net in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council
Chanters of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Barnett, Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy,
and Jack Sperling. Henry Beauchav present at 2:05 p.m. It was the
general consensus of the Council to consider Item No. 2 prior to Item
No. 1.
2. RESOLUTION APPOINTING PATRICIA A. BERNDT AS A MEMBER OF CITY
COUNCIL
II/ Patricia A-. Berndt, having been appointed to the Office
of Council Member on December 10, 1984, and the
Resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that the Resolution be
adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-5066, A RESOLUTION appointing Patricia
A. Berndt as a member of the Yakima City Council.
Resolution No. D-5066 having been adopted by Council, the
Oath of Office was administered by City Clerk Roberts.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Carmichael stated she has information on
meetings and/or seminars sponsored by the Association of
Washington Cities that she would like to make available to
Council members interested in attending these functions. She
also presented a catalog published by the City of Seattle
listing various gifts which can be donated by citizens to the
City of Seattle. She encouraged Council to consider this as a
possibility in the future.
3. PRESENTATION AND REVIEW OF URBAN AREA PLAN
Mayor Barnett presented a copy of a letter from Jean Allard
requesting the opportunity to address the Urban Area Plan. It
was the consensus of Council to allow this if time permits.
City Manager Zais commented briefly on the efforts of staff,
as well as other individuals and groups involved in the task
of the Urban Area Plan. Assistant City Manager Fred Stouder,
and Associate Planners Don Skone and Judd Black were present
to answer questions posed by Council meMbers. Mr. Stouder
indicated the purpose of the Urban Area Plan is to provide
flexibility in development standards, reduce the time to
process the various requests, and to develop consistency in
building standards and regulations. He stated the process is
II/ ' outlined in the information supplied to Council and the reason
for today's meeting is to allow Council the opportunity to
discuss the issues contained in the document. an Skone,
Associate Planner, gave a synopsis of the Urban Area Plan and
referred to a map on the wall which depicts current and
proposed zoning. Council member Foy stated the map provided
to Council does not contain the information Mr. Skone was
referring to and requested a copy of this map. Mr. Stouder
indicated this would be provided for the Council and also
indicated staff is available to discuss the Plan with them
individually if council so desires. Mayor Barnett requested
staff research Section 18.140 regarding what happens if a
duplex which has been constructed in a R-2 zone is destroyed,
can it be rebuilt if the zoning has been changed to R-1 under
the Urban Area Plan? Further, if it is determined that it may
be rebuilt, must it be rebuilt identical to the original
structure. He also questioned if this will apply to other
types of down zoning. Council member Foy questioned what
effect this is going to have on the Planned Developments.
Council members Buchanan, Carmichael and Beauchalp posed
questions regarding the Hearing Examiner. They questioned who
would be hiring this individual; would the City or County be
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paying this individual; and who will be acting as his
supervisor. Mayor Barnett and Council member Foy expressed
concern regarding the impact of the down zoning of property
and questioned whether or not the homeowners are aware of the
- impact this will have on their property values. Mayor Barnett
also asked what percentage of land is being down zoned or is
anticipated to be down zoned. Council member Foy requested
further research regarding the effect on market value of
property that is being down zoned. Assistant City Manager
Stouder indicated staff will research the above mentioned
items and bring this information back to Council at the next
meeting. Council member Foy stated that 5th Avenue has value
as a historical business district and asked staff to be
cognizant of this fact in the zoning of this area.
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp to adjourn at
the hour of 4:10 p.m. and - reconvene at 6:30 p.m. for the
Business Meeting. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. At 6:30 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting,
Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Berndt,
Buchanan, Carmichael, and Foy present on roll call. City Manager
Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts, and Deputy City
Clerk Toney also present. Council member Sparling present after
6:40 p.m.
5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Mayor Barnett.
6. ELECTION OF ASSISTANT MAYOR
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Foy, to nominate Henry
Beauchamp for Assistant Mayor. The nominations having been
closed, the question was called for a vote on the motion.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
Mayor Barnett announced that It No. 11, the hearing on
L.I.D. No. 1035, has been removed from today's agenda due to
an error in the publication notice and a Resolution setting a
new hearing date for February 5, 1985 has been prepared.
7. 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. 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 Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Consent Agenda,
as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
8. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
Nbne.
*9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Council minutes of December 3, 4, 7 and 10, 1984 were
approved, - having been duly certified accurate by two Council
members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read
publicly.
10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
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*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1035, VAN WECHEL SEWER DISTRICT (Set Date
of Hearing for February 5, 1985)
RESOLUTION NO. D-5067, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a
local improvement district and repeal Resolution No. D-5041,
adopted November 13, 1984.
12. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Council member Foy suggested that Council entertain the
thought of a retreat in February for the purpose of discussing
the various appointments and the requirements of the
committees Which have vacancies to be filled. After
II/ discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council that
the appointments should be made today due to the fact that
there are meetings scheduled for January and February which
will require representatives, and the retreat be a matter of
consideration for February. Council member Foy volunteered as
the primary and Council member Carmichael as the alternate
designees for the vacancy on the Conference of Governments.
Council member Sparling volunteered as designee for the Joint
Board for Urban Area Planning. Council member Foy volunteered
as primary and Council member Sperling volunteered as
alternate for the Yakima Basin Joint Board. Council members
next considered appointments to Council Committees to make
recommendations for appointments to Boards and Commissions.
Council member Berndt was appointed to the Parks and
Recreation Board to fill the vacancy created by the
resignation of Council member Doty. Council member Foy
volunteered for the City Employees Civil Service Commission.
Council member Berndt volunteered to fill the vacancy on the
Community Programming Committee. Council members Sperling and
Buchanan volunteered to serve on the Housing Authority Board.
Council member Foy was appointed to the Human Relations
Commission. Council member Carmichael volunteered for service
on the Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee.
Mayor Barnett and Council member Foy volunteered to serve for
the Planning Commission.
The following appointments were made to other current
committees of the Council. Council member Buchanan was
appointed to the Transit Committee and Council member
Beaudhav appointed as alternate. Council member Foy
volunteered to serve on the Labor/Management Committee and
Council member Sperling volunteered to serve as alternate.
Council member Berndt volunteered to serve on the Greenway
Task Force Committee replacing Council member Sparling.
Council member Berndt was appointed to serve on the Yakima
Sunfair, Inc. Committee. It was the consensus of the Council
to eliminate the Council Committee for Southeast Center
Liaison.
11/- *13. REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RE: GRANT APPLICATION FOR MODEL CONSERVATION STANDARDS ADOPTION
INVESTIGATION PROGRAM
The report from the Department of Community and Economic
Development regarding the Model Conservation Standards
Adoption Investigation Program, dated January 8, 1984, was
accepted.
*14. AGREEMENT WITH MARSHALL & STEVENS FOR A FIXED. ASSET STUDY
RESOLUTION NO. D-5608, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution
of an agreement with Marshall and Stevens Inc. for
professional services.
*15. INTER-AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
FISHERIES FOR FISH SCREEN
RESOLUTION NO. D-5069, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the execution of an interagency agreement with the Washington
State Department of Fisheries for fish screen installation.
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*16. AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY AND YAKIMA COUNTY FIRE DISTIRCTS FOR
FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. D-5070,, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
contracts for the operation of the Central Fire Dispatch
Center for the years 1985 through 1987.
*17. AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF WASHINGTON PLANNING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
AGENCY, FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES TO STATE FACILITIES
RESOLUTION NO. D-5071, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution
of an agreement with the State of Washington, Planning and
Community Affairs Agency, for fire protection services for
State facilities.
*18. SET DATE OF HEARINGS
II/
a. Set Date of Hearing For Rezone of Property Located
at 40th Avenue and Summitview, Requested By Inline
Construction
January 22, 1985 was set as the date of hearing for the
rezone of property located at 40th Avenue and Summitviea,
as requested by Inline Construction.
b. Set date of Hearing For Rezone of Property at 2811
Tieton Drive
February 5, 1985 was set as the date of hearing for
rezone of property located at 2811 Tieton Drive, as
requested by Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
c. Consideration of Resolution Setting Date of Hearing
For Right-of-Way Street Vacation as Requested by Yak-
ima Valley Memorial Hospital (February 5, 1985
RESOLUTION NO. D-5072, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and
place for hearing on a petition for vacation of a portion
of South 29th Avenue within the City of Yakima.
*19. APPROVAL OF OUT -CF -STATE TRAVEL FOR T�1 FIELDSTEAD, DEPUTY FIRE
CHIEF
The out-of-state travel request for Tcm Fieldstead, Deputy
Fire Chief, to attend classes on Executive Develoixent III and
Organizational Theory at the National Fire Academy, February
24 through March 22, 1985 in EMmitsburg, MD at a cost of $264
was approved.
*20. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENTS
a. "B" Street Resurfacing and City Hall Parking Lot Re-
construction
The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities
dated December 27, 1984, with respect to the completion
of the work on "B" Street Resurfacing and City Hall
Parking Lot Reconstruction performed by Superior Asphalt,
was approved, the work accepted, and payment of the final
estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
b. 1984 Sidewalk Improvement Program
The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities
dated January 2, 1985, with respect to the completion of
work on the 1984 Sidewalk Improvement Program, performed
by Central Concrete & Utilities, was approved, the work
accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein
set forth was authorized.
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c. Lincoln Avenue Rehabilitation - 40th & 24th Avenues
The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities
- dated December 27, 1984, with respect_ to the completion
of work on Lincoln Avenue Rehabilitation, 40th to 24th
Avenues, performed by Superior Asphalt was approved, the
work accepted and payment of the final estimates as
therein set forth was authorized.
*21. ORDINANCES AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET FOR THE FOLLOWING FUNDS (Second
Reading)
a. Tourist Promotion Fund
11/ The Ordinance appropriating funds into the 170-Tourist
Promotion Fund having been read by title only at the
previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a
second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2830, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget
for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in
the 170-Tourist Promotion Fund for expenditure during
1984.
b. Fire Capital Fund
The Ordinance appropriating funds into the 332-Fire
Capital Fund having been read by title only at the
previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a
second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2831, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget
for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in
the 332-Fire Capital Fund for expenditure during 1984.
c. Health Benefit Reserve Fund
The Ordinance appropriating funds into the 613-Employee
Health Benefit Reserve Fund having been read by title
only at the previous meeting, was brought before the
Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2832, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget
for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in
the 613-Employee Health Benefit Reserve Fund for
expenditure during 1984.
22. OTHER BUSINESS
Council member Buchanan stated he would like to attend the
National League of Cities Conference that is scheduled for the
end of March. Council member Carmichael reminded Council that
the Fall 1985 meeting will be held in Seattle, so perhaps more
of the Council members would be able to attend this meeting
II/ also. She also reminded Council that Council had made a
commitment to send her to the March Conference. It was MOVED
by Foy, seconded by Beauchamp, to authorize Council members
Buchanan and Carmichael to attend the National League of
Cities Conference March 23rd through March 26, 1985.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
John Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, stated he had
been requested by the Utility Rate Advisory Board to extend an
invitation to Council to attend a luncheon meeting for the
purpose of discussing water rates. Council member Carmichael
stated she would like to see Council resume regular meetings
with various Boards and Commissions as well as the Utility
Rate Advisory Board. City Manager Zais indicated this would
be attempted within the next thirty days if this is the
consensus of the Council.
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23. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Buchanan, to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective
bargaining and inimediately adjourn the meeting to 1:00 p.m. on
January 9, 1985. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
24. ADJOURNMENT
Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting
was adjourned at the hour of 7:40 p.m.
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