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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 and
Jerry Foy. Council member Henry Beauchamp present after 2:25 p.m.
Council member Jack Sparling absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE, GOOD OF THE ORDER.
Council member Doty stated there are many citizens on the west
side of town who are concerned about street lights. Mayor
Barnett indicated this issue will be addressed during the
budget hearings.
2. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING REGARDING STATUS OF CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PLAN
Hank Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer, indicated the
consultant has not yet filed a final report regarding this
project. He stated preliminary indications are that the City
will save $31,000 a year due to changes in traffic light
synchronization at strategically located intersections during
the peak traffic hours. He informed Council adjustments are
being made at the 8th Street and Yakima Avenue intersection
due to the "bottle neck" situation occurring there. Council
member Buchanan stated 8th Street has been designated as a
truck route and feels strongly that it should be kept as such.
He stated the placement of the crosswalk with the hourglass
curb configuration has created quite a problem for the trucks
traveling to Boise Cascade. Hank Hein stated the signal could
. be adjusted to a degree, however, he is not sure that will
completely alleviate the problem, and added he is reluctant at
this time to remove the crosswalk. No action was required by
Council regarding this report at this time.
3. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES REGARDING
STATUS OF FINANCING OF IRRIGATION DIVERSION DAM PROJECT
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities,
indicated an error had been discovered in the formula used to
compute total project costs. Corrections were made and copies
presented to the City Clerk's Office for distribution at
today's Council meeting for review. He stated it is the
recommendation of staff to award the contract to Lein-Ranger
Construction Company in the amount of $907,626. He informed
Council he had conducted a background check on this firm and,
additionally, this firm had performed work for the City
previously in an adequate manner. He indicated that the
impact on the Naches-Cowiche Canal Company is $358,500 and the
impact on the City's General Fund, that is unfunded by
previously secured monies, is $91,500. Mr. Covell stated the
costs for the bond issues have been divided between the City
and the Naches-Cowiche Canal Company. He indicated the
payback period for the Naches-Cowiche Canal Company has been
calculated over a 10, 15 and 20 year span and they will decide
how their portion in to be repaid. Bob Ingham, President of
the Naches-Cowiche Canal Company, indicated it would be in the
best interest of the Canal Company to have the pay back period
on a 20-year basis as the amount is $175,000 higher than they
had discussed in May. He stated this would be decided by the
Naches-Cowiche Canal Company in a future Board meeting.
Council member Carmichael questioned what,theCity's,share of
the $358,000 would be and Mr. Cavell stat6d would be
slightly more than half that amount due to the fact the City's
Parks Irrigation System comes from the Naches-Cowiche Canal
Company. In response to Council member Fay's question
regarding the increased funding from the Department of
Ecology, Mr. Covell stated he had received a letter indicating
they will fund the fish screen fabrication contract, fish
passage, the intake structure, and the design modifications.
He stated the Department of Fisheries has an agreement with
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the City for their costs, as outlined in the breakdown of
total construction costs. It was MOVED by Carmichael,
seconded by Buchanan, to move this item down under the
business section of the meeting to become Item No. 8a.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp and Sparling
absent.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective
bargaining. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp and
Sparling absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
5. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty and Foy and City Manager Zais and
City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member
Sparling absent and excused.
6. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Doty.
7. CONSENT AGENEA
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 Nos. 13, 14 and 21
be added to the Consent Agenda. Council member Doty stated
she had questions regarding Item No. 21. Council member Foy
requested that Item No. 13 be tabled one week. It was MOVED
by Carmichael, seconded by Foy to table Item Nos. 13 and 21
for one week from today. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Sparling absent. It was the general consensus of the Council
that the addition of Item No. 14, as requested, be made. The
City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and an ordinance by title. It was MOVED by Foy,
seconded by Buchanan, 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.)
8. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
a. Item No. 3
Following further discussion regarding Table VII, it was MOVED
by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan to award Lien-Ranger
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Construction Company the General Irrigation System Diversion
Dam Rehabilitation Project for the bid amount of $907,626; and
authorize the City's Finance Department to proceed with the
legislation needed for the issuance of a General Obligation
Bond and the purchase of bond anticipation notes in the amount
of $450,000. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling
absent.
*9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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The Council minutes of September 25, October 2, 9 and 16, 1984
were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two
Council members and no one present wishing to have said
minutes read pubicly.
10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
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11. HEARING ON VACATION OF ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY AS REQUESTED BY JOHN
NOEL, JR.
This being the time set for the hearing on the vacation of
alley right-of-way in the vicinity of North 9th Avenue and
Summitviee, as requested by John Noel, Jr., and the hearing
procedure having been reviewed, the Mayor opened the hearing
for testimony. Glenn Rice, 4401 Drake Drive, spoke as a
representative for the applicant, John Noel, Jr, and also on
behalf of the users of the property to be vacated, Mr. Snyder
and Mr. Helms. Mr. Rice indicated the proposal has previously
appeared before the Planning Commission regarding this
vacation request for the south half of the right-of-way which
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s 20 feet in width. He stated it appears this is a part of a
re-plat done in the early 1900's which should have been
vacated at that time but was not. He indicated it has been
used since that time for limited access to and across the
vacant property. He stated a prior attempt to have this
property vacated was unsuccessful. He stated the proposed use
complies with current zoning and recommendation of the
Comprehensive Plan soon to be adopted, as it is a Central
Business District support use. He indicated Tim Monahan, the
project architect, Keith Helms and Mike Snyder of Inline
Construction, and Don Trammel, representing John Noel, Jr. are
present to answer any questions Council might have regarding
this project. Mr. Rice presented Exhibits P-1 and P-2 dated
11/6/84. He explained that Exhibit P-1 shows the elevation of
the building and Exhibit P-2 shows a schematic drawing showing
the dimension of the driveways and the landscaping and the
outline of the building with associated parking. He submitted
Exhibits P-3 and P-11 which are an aerial photograph and other
photographs taken of the area under consideration and
explained the relationship of the exhibits to the project.
Mr. Rice stated the purchaser is willing to replace the old
wood stave irrigation line and pave the 10 foot east/west
alley and place a barrier at the intersection of the alley and
the right-of-way to eliminate traffic from north to south and
eliminate traffic congestion. Council member Doty questioned
the area to be paved and Mr. Rice stated the area behind the
building would be the portion of alley paved. Mr. Rice
introduced two letters to be presented as exhibits in this
hearing; Exhibit P-12 being a letter from Mr. Shrader, the
property owner to the east, and Exhibit P-13, a letter from
Daniel Tilley of Foster & Royce Company in support of the
project. Mr. Rice stated the structure will be an asset to
the community and create new jobs and provide for better
utilization of the property. Discussion followed regarding
the traffic problem in that area. Gerald Olson, 1202 Brown
Avenue, spoke in opposition to the project due to current
traffic problems there. He stated "we have a 1890 street with
1980 traffic on it." He indicated Lots 8 and 9 and 22 and 23
as shown on Exhibit 0-1, plat map, were never a part of the
original plat and "had been dedicated forever to the public
for use as an avenue", at the time of the original platting.
Victoria Wooton, 1208 Browne Avenue, presented a petition
(which was marked Exhibit 0-2) with 72 signatures of residents
opposed to the alley being closed. She stated this alley is
used by the Fire Department and ambulanOe crews as an access
route to that area and many of the college students use the
alley to access the business college. Council member Foy
indicated the alley will be paved and access will not be
completely eliminated, however, the traffic pattern will be
changed somewhat. Joyce Kayla, 1206 Browne Avenue, stated it
appears as though they are going to close off the parking on
Browne Avenue and questioned where all the people will park.
She indicated the entire area is a traffic problem. After
further discussion, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by
Carmichael, to adopt the facts and findings as presented in
the staff report and approve the vacation as recommended.
Council member Carmichael stated she does not feel the traffic
problems in this area can be attributed to the new
development, but indicated Council will look into the traffic
pattern and attempt to arrive at a solution as requested by
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those citizens in opposition of the project. Mayor Barnett
stated he would like to see this made an intricate part of the
motion. Council member Foy questioned if the area under
discussion is an alleyway or an undeveloped street. City
Attorney Andrews indicated from a legal standpoint it does not
make any difference as the developer still has to pay for the
paving of the alley. The question was called for a vote on
the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling
absent.
12. HEARING ON 1985 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REQUESTS
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the 1985
Community Development Block Grant Applications, Mayor Barnett
declared the hearing open. Jack Wrenn, 811 So. 3rd Street,
Chairman of the Community Advisory Committee, informed Council
of the extensive public notification process the committee
undertook for the Community Development Block Grant
Applications. Mr. Wrenn introduced the other members of the
Committee which were present at the meeting: Robert Sinclair,
Peggy Noel, Marcia Williams and Lupita Gutierrez-Parker.
A. SOUTHEAST OOMMUNITY AT WORK
Council umber Beauchamp excused himself fran discussion
due to possible conflict of interest. Cecil Collins,
Director of Southeast Community Center, 1211 S. 7th
Street, presented the request for funds on behalf of the
Southeast Community Center, He indicated the request
includes $3,500 for an alarm system, $2,000 for curb cuts
to access the food bank and the health clinic, and
funding for a facilities manager position at the Center.
Larry Mathews, 805 S. 17th Avenue, spoke in support of
funding for the Southeast Community Center projects in
the amount of $41,767, stating the City has a
responsibility to the Center because it is owned by the
City and has became an orphan of the City. Joyce Ware,
807 S. 7th Street, spoke in opposition to the Center
being the recipient of funding for 1985. She indicated
she has been involved with the Center for a long time and
has became increasingly disappointed and disenchanted
with the Center. She questioned why a day care center is
being operated at the Center and asked if this is in
violation of State Day Care licensing and fire codes if
they do not have the appropriate fire alarm system. She
stated the Center currently has two suits for racial and
sex discrimination being brought against than. She added
there have been no general community meetings for two
years and the Board is not responsive to the Community.
B. YAKIMA HOUSING AUTHORITY
Bill Burris, Director of Yakima Housing Authority, gave a
brief presentation stating their request involves a
Preconstruction Revolving Loan Fund concept in the amount
of $45,500. He explained this will actually replace
$27,192 into the revolving loan fund in order to maintain
the $45,500 level. He further explained when permanent
funding is received fran HUD, Farmers Home Administration
or other agencies, this money is returned to the
revolving loan fund. Mr. Burris answered questions of
Council members regarding this program.
C. CITIZENS OF NORTHEAST YAKIMA
Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, was present to
request funding in the amount of $4,326 for the
replacement of the plank covers over the PP&L Canal on
both sides of North 4th Street and Naches Avenue. Three
photographs were presented as exhibits, depicting the
problem area for which the funding is sought. She
indicated the Barge-Lincoln School is also in support of
this project and submitted a letter fran the School
District Safety Committee indicating the same.
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D. SALVATION ARMY/YOUTH WORKS
There was no one present to address this proposal.
E. SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION CENTENNIAL
COMMUNITY COMMONS
Joyce Ware, 807 So. 7th Street, gave a brief presentation
regarding this proposal. She indicated at this point
there is some question as to ownership of the property
involved and requested 3 to 6 months to resolve the issue
of ownership. Council was agreeable to this. The basic
concept of the proposal is to develop a park area located
on a triangular piece of land located at Union, South 8th
Street and Spruce which is currently an overgrown weedy
lot.
F. YAKIMA VALLEY CENTER FOR THE DEAF
Sue Low, representing Yakima Valley for the Deaf, 303
South 12th Avenue, stated they are requesting $24,410 for
1985 to develop other sources of funding for their
program in order to become self-sufficient. She
explained the TTY and its benefits to the users of the
system. Nancy Frame, 2707 W. Yakima Avenue, spoke in
support of the proposal and encouraged Council to fund
the project. Charles Bailey, 1800 River Road, Apartment
#81, Yakima, Washington, questioned how Council keeps
track of his "signing" and haw do they let him know when
he needs to be in attendance of a meeting. Greg Sheets,
Yakima Hearing and Speech Center, Marsha Sanderson,
Yakima Valley Hearing Speech Center, and Bob Chism of
Tieton, Washington also spoke in support of Council
allocating funding for this project.
G. YAKIMA NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH
Anita Mbnoian, Director of Yakima Neighborhood Health
Center, 12 So. 8th Street, addressed Council regarding
this proposal as outlined in the printed material. She
elaborated on the services provided to the Canmunity and
the need for additional funding to expand the programs.
She indicated the reroofing of the Center is the number
one priority, followed by wiring deficiencies that need
to be upgraded and, thirdly, watherization of the Health
Center. Barbara McKinna, 2701 Shelton, and Rhonda Hopp,
4803 Ahtanum, also spoke in support of this proposal,
encouraging Council to appropriate funding for the
Neighborhood Health Center.
Due to the lateness of the hour, it was the general consensus
of Council, staff, and the remaining applicants to continue
the Ccmmunity Development Block Grant Hearings for one week.
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to continue
the hearing to 3:00 p.m, November 13, 1984. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
13. INTERIM REPORT FROM AMBULANCE AD HCC COMMITTEE
Deferred one INeek.
14. PRESENTATION OF 1985 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND FIXING DATE OF HEARINGS
ON 1985 BUDGET AND FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR NOVEMBER 27, 1984.
November 27, 1984 was set as the date of hearing on the 1985
Preliminary Budget and Federal Revenue Sharing.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
FOR AN ENERGY GRANT
The report frcm the Department of Community & Economic
Development regarding Model Conservation Standards (MCS)
Adoption Investigation Program, dated November 6, 1984 was
accepted and the Resolution adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. D-5037, A RESOLUTION authorizing a grant
application to the Washington State Energy Office for Model
Conservation Standards.
*16. APPROVAL OF FINAL OONTRACT PAYMENT ON THE FIRST STREET AND YAKIMA
AVENUE SIGNALIZATION PROJECT
The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities
dated October 23, 1984, with respect to the completion of work
on 1st Street and Yakima Avenue Signalization Project
performed by Knobel Electric, was approved, the work accepted
and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was
authorized.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND
An Ordinance amending the 1984 Budget and appropriating funds
into the Equipment Rental Fund having been read by title only
at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a
second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2811, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget for
the City of Yakima and making an appropriation in the
560-Public Works Fund for expenditure during 1984.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1016
SOUTH 16TH AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY BENJAMIN F. CHADWICK
ORDINANCE NO. 2812, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 1016 South
6th Avenue from R-2, Two-Family Zone and B-3, General Business
Zone to B-1, Modified Business Zone.
*19. OONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE
VICINITY OF 20TH AVENUE AND PRASCH AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY WILLIAM
TRUDELL
ORDINANCE NO. 2813, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property in the
vicinity of 20th Avenue and Prasch Avenue from R2, Two-Family
Zone to Planned Development Zone.
*20. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE
VICINITY OF SOUTH 20TH AVENUE AND NOB HILL BOULEVARD, AS REQUESTED
BY DR. OORNELIUS BRANDT
ORDINANCE NO. 2814, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property on the
Northeast corner of the intersection of Nob Hill Boulevard and
26th Avenue from R-2, Two-Family Zone to Planned Development
Zone.
21. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
Deferred one week. "
22. OTHER BUSINESS
Council rrember Carmichael requested clarification on whether
or not Council would rehear the proposals heard today, or
begin where they had left off. Mayor Barnett indicated
Council will hear the remaining proposals next week, if this
is the general consensus of the Council. After further
discussion, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty, to
continue the hearing until Friday, November 9, 1984 at 3:00
p.m. to hear the remaining requests for proposals.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of information supplied to Council were: article from
10/22/84 Nation's Cities Weekly, "Analysis of Antitrust
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Legislation; correspondence from McArdle, Dohn, Talbott &
Simpson, Law Offices, re: status of water adjudication case
and other matters. 10/22/84; letter from Memorial Hospital
Administrator re: commendation to the staff and volunteers of
Yakima Community Television office. 10/26/84; monthly report
from Chief of Police for September, 1984; minutes of the
10/19/84 Regional Planning Commission meeting; minutes of the
10/24/84 Yakima Center Advisory Commission meeting; minutes of
the 10/24/84 Planning Commission meeting; and minutes of the
10/18/84 Civil Service Commission meeting.
23. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to cane before the Council, it
was MOVED by Beaudhdap, seconded by Buchanan, to adjourn this
meeting at the hour of 6:00 p.m., to then meet on Friday,
Novanber 9, 1984 at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
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