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NOVEMBER 20, 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, Lynn Carmichael,
Shirley Doty and Jerry Foy. Council member Jack Sparling absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Doty brought up for discussion the proposed
joint meetings with the County regarding the Urban Area Plan,
and inquired if Council would like to schedule three evening
meetings and one during the day. It was the general consensus
of the Council to schedule four joint study sessions with the
County regarding the Urban Area Plan, one of which should be
scheduled during the day and the other three to be evening
meetings. Council member Carmichael reminded Council that
When Council member Doty leaves, Council will have to appoint
another representative to serve on this Joint Board. Council
member Foy expressed interest in serving on this Board.
Mayor Barnett reported there is an off -agenda item pertaining
to roller skating on sidewalks in business zoned areas, and
will be considered under Item No. 21a.
2. RECONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 1985
Assistant City Manager Stouder commented that some of the
wording in this list has been changed fran the March 1984
list. He indicated he would like Council to make comments on
their lists and return than to him by next week. He stated he
has already received comments fran the Mayor. He indicated
When he receives Council's comments, he will refine this list
and bring it back to Council around December 10th. Council
member Doty commented that last year she expressed concern
regarding the timing in which negotiations with the Fire
Department has to commence; which begins so early, the City
does not have accurate revenue projections prepared for the
next year. She stated she would like to commence negotiations
later in the year and have a shorter timeframe for these
negotiations. Council member Carmichael stated she would like
to ask the State for a portion of the lottery proceeds, based
upon the amount sold within the City limits. She stated that
positive action should be taken now because she is concerned
that the Gambling Commission may attempt to take part of the
existing proceeds of gambling tax given to the City. She
further commented that one factor considered by AWC when
prioritizing is whether the issue has a good possibility of
being passed by the legislators.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Foy to move into Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining
and real estate disposition. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Sperling absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commencea the regular
meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Wauchamp,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty and Foy and Assistant City Manager
Stouder and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
Council member Sparling absent and excused.
5. INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Barnett.
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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 present. Mayor Barnett
requested that Item No. 18b be removed fran the Consent
Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the
deletion of Item No. 18b, as requested, be made. The City
Clerk then read 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. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Sparling 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
None.
*8. MINUTES
The Council minutes of October 23, 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. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HT,OCK GRANT APPLICATION
REQUESTS FOR 1985
Council members discussed the application requests, expressing
their concerns about several requests not recommended for
funding by the Advisory Cammittee. It was MOVED by Beauchamp,
seconded by Buchanan to delete $12,000 from the rehabilitation
of existing sidewalks for Larson Park and fund the playground
equipment for Larson, Milroy, Raymond and Washington Parks.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. It was
MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael that $12,000 for the
roofing repair of Yakima Neighborhood Health Clinic be taken
from the Housing Services Center budget, which was $598,836.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
Following discussion regarding the organization structure of
the Central Washington Family and Child Resource Program, it
was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Doty, that-$11,000 fran Housing
Services Center budget, be placed in Contingency and be
earmarked for the Central Washington Family and Child Resource
Program - Therapeutic Parenting, with the intention that if
our Community Development Block Grant amount comes in, then we
can give consideration for this item, provided they can allay
the concerns we have been discussing. Following discussion
regarding this motion, the question was called for a vote on
the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling
Absent. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to
remove $10,000 fran the Housing Services Center budget and
place it in Contingency to bring it up to $35,302. Carried by
5-1 voice vote. Barnett voting nay. Sparling absent. It was
MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Foy, to reduce by $10,000 the
Committee's recommendation on the allocation for the Yakima
Hearing and Speech Center and transfer that $10,000 into the
Contingency Fund, bringing it to $45,302. Unanimously carried
by voice vote. Sparling absent. It was MOVED by Buchanan,
seconded by Doty, to take $1,000 from the Housing Services
Center budget and transfer it to the Contingency Fund to be
earmarked for the Southeast Neighborhood Association
Centennial Commons. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Barnett
voting nay. Sparling absent. John Beer, Jr., Director of
Community & Economic Development, inquired which programs in
the Housing Services Center should be reduced in response to
Council's direction. It was the general consensus of the
Council to allow staff to make the necessary adjustments in
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the Housing Services Center budget. Mayor Barnett thanked the
Committee for their efforts and recommendations. Peggy Noel,
Committee member, expressed her appreciation for Council's
consideration for the Committee's recommendations. It was
MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to adopt the 1985
Community Development Block Grant Budget, as amended.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
Resolution No. D-5043 having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Resolution be
adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Sparling
Absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-5043, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to file an application with the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for
federal funding for a community developient program.
11. PRESENTATION BY COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF 1985
COMMUNITY TV PLAN
Cherie Hanses, Chairman of the Community Programming Advisory
Committee, introduced Randy Marquis, Linda Dobbs and Eric
Silvers, members of the Committee. A brief video representing
the various programs aired on the community access channel was
presented to the Council. Following this presentation, it was
MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael to accept the report.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
12. ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT
905 NO. 10TH AVENUE
There being no citizen present wishing to speak to this item,
and Resolution No. D-5044 having heen read by title, it was
MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Resolution
he adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Sparling
Absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-5044, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code
Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots.
*13. AMENDMENT IN PARKING FEE RATES TO BE CHARGED BY DIAMOND PARKING,
INC.
RESOLUTION NO. D-5045, A RESOLUTION approving parking fee
rates to be charged by Diamond Parking, Inc. for parking in
City -owned lots.
*14. RESOLUTIONS OF INTENTION TO CREATE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND
SETTING DATE OF HEARINGS FOR JANUARY 15, 1985.
a. Erich's Hill Sites Sewer District
RESOLUTION NO. D-5046, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a
local improvement district.
b. Scenicview Terrace Sewer District
RESOLUTION NO. D-5047, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a
local improvement district.
*15. AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH ARMORED CAR DISPATCH, INC. FOR ARMORED
CAR SERVICES
RESOLUTION -NO. D-5048, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
contract with Armored Car Dispatch, Inc.
*16. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIMS
a. Resolution authorizing payment to Maurice J. Harrison
RESOLUTION NO. D-5049, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of
$21.56 to Maurice J. Harrison in settlement of a claim for
damages filed with the City of Yakima.
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b. Resolution authorizing payment to Charles E. White
RESOLUTION NO. D-5050, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of
$50.00 to Charles E. White in settlement of a claim for
damages filed with the City of Yakima.
*17. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET
a. 1984 Third Quarter Report on City Central Billing System
and Accounts Receivable
The 1984 Third Quarter Report on the City Central Billing
System and Accounts Receivable, dated November 20, 1984, was
accepted.
b. Treasury Report for October 1984
The report from the Director of Finance and Budget, dated
November 20, 1984, regarding the investments of the City of
Yakima, was accepted and approved.
c. October 1984 Budget Report
The October 1984 Budget report from the Director of Finance
and Budget, dated November 20, 1984, was accepted for filing.
18. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENTS
. 56th & Summitview/Summitview, Yakima Avenue to 40th Avenue
Paving Project
The report from the City Engineer dated November 7, 1984, with
respect to the completion of the work on the 56th and
Summitview/Summitview, Yakima Avenue to 40th Avenue paving
project, performed by Mid Columbia Paving, was approved, the
work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein
set forth, was authorized.
b. Lincoln Avenue Rehabilitation and "B" Street Reconstruction
Project
Mayor Barnett stated he has received a number of complaint
calls regarding the recessed manhole covers on Lincoln Avenue.
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities, commented
that he is aware of the Mayor's concerns, however, this is not
the same project. He reported the City is temporarily filling
in the manholes with asphalt and in the Spring, it will bP
raised to grade. He explained the project process and how
this situation developed. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by
Buchanan to accept the Lincoln Avenue Rehabilitation and "B"
Street Reconstruction project, performed by Mid Columbia
Paving, and approve the final payment. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Sparling absent. Council member Doty requested a
status report on the 45th Avenue project, between Summitview
and Chestnut.
19. REPOW FROM ODUNCIL COMMITTEE AND CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING A
FRANCHISE TO THE YAKIMA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
Ordinance No. 2817 having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Foy, seconded by Buchanan, that the Ordinance be passed.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Sparling absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2817, AN ORDINANCE granting to the YAKIMA VALLEY
TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, a corporation, a franchise to operate
and maintain railway tracks and a railway system thereon on
certain public strccts in the City of Yakima.
20. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR
CITY EMPLOYEES (Continued from November 6 and 13, 1984)
An Ordinance amending the Classification and Compensation Plan
having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael,
seconded by Buchanan, that the Ordinance hp passed. Council
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member Foy expressed his concern about changing job
classifications and compensation ranges during the middle of
contract negotiations with the Union. Council member Doty
also voiced her concerns along this same line. She commented
that a couple of years ago staff was requesting the staffing
level at the Housing Services Center be reduced, and earlier
this year a Department Assistant was reclassified, and now
staff is requesting to upgrade four out of seven positions.
Robert Weaver, Personnel Officer, reported his office was
requested to review all the positions at the Housing Services
Center because of the changes in the job responsibilities,
part of which was the result of the elimination of two of
their positions. When those two positions were eliminated,
the duties were distributed to the remaining employees. He
spoke in support of the reclassification process and commented
that this study began last June. Dixie Kracht, Housing
Supervisor, spoke about the changes in the job
responsibilities and described the Craftsman Corp Program.
John Beer, Jr., Director of Community & Economic Development,
stated he is comfortable with the job descriptions as they are
currently used. He stated the emphasis was not to get a pay
increase for these people, but to get an accurate job
description. The question was called for a vote on the
motion. Failed by 5-1 roll call vote. Barnett, Buchanan,
Carmichael, Doty and Foy voting nay. Sparling absent.
21. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Amendment to the City Code regulating roller skating, bicy-
cling in business zoned areas
Ordinance No. 2818 having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Foy, seconded by Carmichael, that the Ordinance he passed.
Richard Adams, owner of Richie's Drive -In, asked if simply
amending the Ordinance for his business won't create a problem
in the future, for people west of the railroad tracks, for
instance. The question was called for a vote on the motion.
Carried by 5-1 roll call vote. Beauchamp voting nay.
Sparling absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2818, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and
morals; restricting roller skating and riding bicycles,
skateboards, and similar devices in certain areas; amending
Section 6.71.020 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and
declaring an emergency.
(Council member Foy absent after 4:42 p.m.)
Information Items
Items of information supplied to Council were: memorandum
from Director of Engineering & Utilities re: status report on
48th Avenue/Tieton Drive intersection signalization and
pavement improvement. 11/15/84; letter from Tovah Thorslund,
Attorney, Preston, Thorgrimson, Ellis & Holman re: Yakima
River Basin proceedings. 11/7/84; letter from Bob Sinclair
resigning fran the Community Development Citizens Advisory
Committee. 11/9/84; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments
Newsletter, Vol. 10, No. 9, November 1984; News Release fran
The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and
Advisors: Consumer/local govelument representation on Cable
Ready TV Roundtable, 11/8/84; Yakima Community Television
"Cable Cues". November 1984; minutes of October 1, 1984
Community Programming Advisory Committee meeting; minutes of
the October 16, 1984 Police & Fire Civil Service Commission
meeting.
22. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to adjourn this
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meeting at the hour of 4:43 p.m., to then meet on Monday,
November 26, 1984 in the Council Chambers at 2:00 p.m. for the
purpose of budget review. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Foy and Sparling absent.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK MAYOR