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OCTOBER 23, 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, Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling.
Mayor Barnett read a proclamation proclaiming the week of November 4th
as "Dress The Lady Week" and presented it to Shannon Bruton, President
of the Yakima Council of Telephone Pioneers of America. Mr. Bruton
explained this would be a week of fund raising projects to support the
refurbishment of the Statute of Liberty.
Mayor Barnett read a proclamation proclaiming October 27, 1984 as
"Historic North Front Street Day" and presented it to George Pechtel, 5
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North Front Street, a representative of the North Front Street
Improvement Association. Mr. Pechtel invited everyone to join them on
Saturday, October 27, 1984 at 12:30 p.m. for a North Front Street walk
to net with the merchants and learn some history about this area.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
None.
2. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ODMMUNITY & EODNOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REGARDING STATUS OF URBAN AREA ZONING ORDINANCE
John Haddix, Supervising Planner, gave a brief report on this
it stating that on September 20, 1984, the recommendation
was made by the Regional Planning Commission for adoption of
the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. He indicated
the Urban Area Joint Board meeting date had been changed to
Monday, November 19, 1984. He stated the staff is
recommending that the study sessions and joint hearings on the
zoning ordinance be scheduled for some time in mid January,
and that the legislators consider holding joint study sessions
for informational purposes to allow the citizens first-hand
responses regarding the content, intent and the application of
the proposed zoning ordinance and map. Mr. Haddix stated both
staffs recanmend joint hearings by City Council and the County
Commissioners in an attempt to present a unified action for
adoption. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to
adopt staff's recommndation. Unanimously carried by voice
vote.
3. PRESENTATION ON CITY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 1985
Assistant City Manager, Fred Stouder, commented that the
material presented to Council consists of initial information
from Kent Swisher and Stan Finkelstein of Association of
Washington Cities and a copy of the City's Legislative
Priorities for 1985. He stated this information is for study
and review before Council meets with the State area
legislators on December 3rd or 4th, to present the City's
Legislative Priorities for 1985. Council requested that staff II/
prioritize the list of 1985 City Legislative Priorities and
present it to Council for consideration. Mr. Stouder then
requested that Council submit any suggestions they might have
as a personal priority for consideration as well. Council
member Carmichael pointed out that the list of priorities
submitted by the City of Yakima does not have to match the
list of priorities submitted by the legislative committee to
the Association of Washington Cities. She stated the
Association's intent is to gather items of greatest priority
affecting part or all of the cities and tams and work as a
legislative body to resolve those issues. She indicated the
City's list of priorities needs to be refined prior to any
discussions with the area legislators so they will know prior
to January what the City of Yakima wishes to address for 1985.
After further discussion, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded
by Foy, to direct staff to prepare information as outlined
earlier and at the same time encourage Council members to
submit any ideas they feel are appropriate for consideration
at this time. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
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4. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES ON STATUS OF
IRRIGATION DIVERSION DAM PROJECT
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, gave a
brief update on the status of the Diversion Dam Project
stating the bids received were higher than the engineering
estimate and the amount indicated in the report furnished to
Council in May. He also indicated the lowest bid had to be
rejected due to bidding errors. Mr. Covell stated staff has
submitted a request for additional funding to the Department
of Ecology for participation of the cost of the fishway and
the intake structure and have an agreement in place with the
Department of Fisheries for the fish count station. He
indicated when notification is received from the Department of
Ecology as to the extent of their participation, based on the
current apparent second low bid from Lein-Ranger Construction,
a complete analysis will be provided.
City Manager Zais reported he had spoken with Senator Morrison
regarding the antitrust issue. He stated the Senate had acted
to grant local government some liability protection from
antitrust restraint of trade issues. He stated the bill is
not retroactive and he does not know if the bill applies to
other past damages, and additionally, the Federal Trade
Commission was still given the authority to pursue antitrust
matters against local governments.
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp, to recess
until 3:00 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
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, Foy, and Sparling and City Manager
Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
6. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Foy.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Barnett referred to the itens placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or
deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
Council member Carmichael requested Item No. 14 be added to
the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the
Council that the addition of Item No. 14, as requested, be
made. The Deputy 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. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*)
indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion
without further discussion.)
8. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
None.
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
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10. HEARING ON REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1016 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE, AS
REQUESTED BY BENJAMIN F. CHADWICK
This being the time set for the hearing on a rezone
application requested by Benjamin F. Chadwick, for property
located at 1016 So. 6th Avenue, from R-2 (Two-Family
Residential) and B-3 (General Business) to B-1 (Modified
Business) and the hearing procedure having been reviewed, the
Mayor opened the hearing for testimony. John Haddix, Planning
Supervisor, was present to answer questions for the Council
members. Mayor Barnett called for testimony on behalf of the
proponent. Bill Mullen, Dedicated Realty, stated he was asked
by Mr. Chadwick to do an appraisal on his property and found
the zoning was split. He indicated Mr. Chadwick does not have
development plans for this site, however, he would like to
have it under the same zoning. Mr. Mullen explained the land
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has no value for real estate purposes with its current zoning.
He also indicated he had made contact with the residents in
the area and they are agreeable to the rezone request. He in-
troduced Exhibits marked P-1 through P-5 depicting the area to
be rezoned. Council member Carmichael requested Exhibit No. 5
be changed to indicate "Cornell Avenue" and not "South 7th
Avenue", as it was in error, and Mr. Mullen was in agreement.
There being no citizen present wishing to speak to this issue,
the public portion of the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by
Foy, seconded by Doty that the rezone request be approved as
recommended by staff. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
11. HEARING ON REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF 20TH
AVENUE AND PRASCH AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY WILLIAM TRUDELL
This being the time set for the hearing on a rezone
application requested by William Trudell, for property located
at 20th Avenue, from (Two-Family Residential) to PD
(Planned Development), and the hearing procedure having been
reviewed, the Mayor opened the hearing for testimony. John
Haddix, Planning Supervisor, was present to answer questions
regarding this issue. There being no one present to speak
either for or against this issue, the public portion of the
hearing was closed. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by
Carmichael, to approve the rezone request on the
recommendation of the Planning Staff and the Planning
Ccmission. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
12. HEARING ON REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF SOUTH 26TH
AVENUE AND NOB HILL BOULEVARD, AS REQUESTED BY DR. CORNELIUS BRANDT
This being the time set for the hearing on a rezone
application requested by Dr. Cornelius Brandt, for property
located at 26th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, from R-2
(Two-Family Residential) to Planned Development and the
hearing procedure having been reviewed, the Mayor opened the
hearing for testimony. Don Skone, Associate Planner, was
present to address this issue. Don Loofburrow, architect,
1509 Browne Avenue, stated he had designed the project for Dr.
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Brandt and had worked closely with the Planning Division
considering this rezone and the Urban Area Plan. City
Attorney Andrews requested that the Planned Development map be
marked as Exhibit No. P-1 and the elevation map be marked as
Exhibit No. P-2. Discussion followed regarding the water
drainage and traffic problems. Margarite Hackett, 304 No.
37th Avenue, spoke in opposition of the project, stating the
Urban Area Plan has this area scheduled to be single-family
zoning. Paul Kocher, 1005 So. 27th Avenue, stated he is not
in opposition to this project going in, but is concerned that
27th Avenue will be used for ingress/egress for this project,
and he and his neighbors do not wish to see this happen. John
Aitchison, 1006 So. 26th Avenue, Nels Haddix, 1004 So. 26th
Avenue, and Paul Kocher, 1005 So. 27th Avenue, spoke in
opposition to the project due to the storm drainage problem
which occurs with heavy rains in this particular area. Mr.
Hollingbery, architect, 504 No. Naches Avenue, stated this
problem has been well addressed with the intent of installing
eight dry wells on the project site itself. He indicated this
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should not add to the drainage problem in the area, rather, it
should assist in reducing the problem. There being no other
citizen wishing to speak to this issue, the public portion of
the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded
by Foy, to approve this request as recommended by the Planning
Canmission and staff, subject to the restrictions they have
outlined, in addition to the drainage problem being adequately
addressed by the Engineering Division. Unanimously carried by
roll call vote.
*13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH YAKIMA VISITORS AND
CONVENTION BUREAU AND INTERURBAN LINES ASSOCIATION, INC. REGARDING
TROLLEY OPERATIONS
II/ RESOLITION NO. D-5034, A RESOLUTION extending the termination
date of a Trolley Operations Agreement.
*14 MODIFICATION . RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OF AGREEMENT WITH DOUDNA,
WILLIAMS, WEBER AND PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. D-5035, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
modification of an agreement with Doudna, Williams, Weber,
Architects for professional services.
*15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN AGREEMENT
WITH GRAY & OSBORNE, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH EPA GRANT FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
RESOLUTION NO. D-5036, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute Amendment No. 2 to an agreement with Gray and Osborne,
Inc., P.S. for professional engineering services in connection
with EPA Grant No. C-530557.
*16. REPORT RE: CITY CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS: TERMS AND LIMITATIONS
Status report fran City Clerk regarding current City
contracts, agreements, and franchises was accepted.
*17. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL REQUEST
The out-of-state travel request for Michael Nugent, Yakima
Fire Department, to attend "Fire Service Leadership/Commun-
ications", in Emmitsburg, Maryland, November 25 -December 15th,
1984, at a cost of $209.00, was approved.
*18. TREASURY REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 1984..
The report fran the Director of Finance and Budget dated
September 30, 1984, regarding the investments of the City of
Yakima, was accepted and approved.
II/ *19. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO
EXTEND THE DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM (Second Reading)
An Ordinance amending the 1984 Budget and appropriating funds
to extend the Dial-A-Ride Program having been read by title
only at the previous meeting was brought before the Council
for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2810, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget for
the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the
462-Transit Fund for expenditure during 1984.
*20. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE
EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND (First Reading)
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, having been read by title only at
this meeting, was laid on the table for two weeks or until
November 6, 1984.
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21. OTHER BUSINESS
Referring to the Preliminary 1985 Budget Review Schedule in
the Information Section of the Council packets, City Manager
Zais asked Council members to advise him if they are unable to
attend any of these meetings. Council member Carmichael
stated she will be absent November 9, 16, 26 and 27th, 1984.
Council member Buchanan stated he will be absent November 16th
and Council member Foy stated he will be absent November 9th.
Council member Sparling stated he will be absent the month of
November, 1984. Following further discussion, City Manager
Zais stated he plans to have the Budget delivered to Council
members by November 6, 1984.
Discussion followed regarding the joint City Council/County
Board study sessions and public hearings on the proposed Urban
Area Zoning Ordinance. II/
Information Items
Its of information supplied to Council were: Preliminary
1985 Budget Review Schedule. 10/16/84; list of Council
Assignments on Boards and Commissions. 10/18/84; list of
membership on City Boards and Commissions. 10/16/84; memo
from Cable Communications Coordinator and Director of
Community & Economic Development re: advertising on Yakima
Community TV. 10/16/84; memo from Cable Communications
Coordinator re: recent publicity and public response to YCTV
programs. 10/15/84; Fire Department Activity Report for
September 1984; Yakima Transit Monthly Operations Report for
September 1984.
22. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to cane before the Council, it
was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sparling, that this
meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:40 p.m. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
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