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FEBRUARY 7, 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
present after 2:04 p.m.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Carmichael expressed a desire to meet with the Human
Relations Commission at the next Council luncheon meeting. It was
the general consensus of the Council to schedule a luncheon meeting
with the Human Relations Commission.
Mayor Barnett informed Council he had accompanied staff to the
Community Economic Revitalization Board meeting to obtain a loan
for the Diverson Dam. The loan request was turned down due to a
slight change in criteria, however, an appeal will be filed.
2. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Council Committees
Mayor Barnett asked Council member Carmichael if she felt the
Utility Rate Advisory Board still needed an official liaison.
She indicated she was unsure at;this time and preferred to
leave the door open should the need become more apparent in
the near future. Council member Doty indicated she would like
to - be relieved from serving on the Transit Canmittee. No
other Council member expressed an interest in serving on that
Canmittee and Mayor Barnett asked that she continue to serve.
Appointments to Downtown Area Redevelopment Canmittee
Regarding the applicants in Quadrant No. 1, it was MOVED by
Moore, seconded by Sparling to reappoint Herb Hill and Lee
Semon, Jr. Unanimously carried by voice vote. It was MOVED
by Carmichael, seconded by Doty, to appoint Kirk Gilday to
replace Calvin Chin in Quadrant No. 2. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan,
to reappoint Joseph Morrier and Bud Kaylor to the two
positions for Quadrant No. 3. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Moore, to
reappoint Maxine Moore and Dan Smith to Quadrant .No. 4.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. It was MOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to appoint Jan Hamilton to
the bank institution position and Bill Parrett to the private
utility position. Unanimously carried by voice vote.,
Traffic Safety Advisory Commission
Mayor Barnett stated City Clerk Karen Roberts indicated the
Traffic Safety Advisory Commission is currently taking
applications for commission members and that Council may wish
to consider forming a Council Canmittee to make
recommendations for appointments to that Commission as well.
Council member Doty indicated that the Traffic Commission is
small and felt that could be handled by the entire Council
rather than by Council Canmittee. Following Council member
Doty's suggestion, it was the general consensus of the Council
that appointments to this Commission be made by the entire
Council.
3. REPORT FROM FINANCE AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT REGARDING UNFUNDED
LIABILITIES _
John Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, presented a report on
the City's unfunded liabilities, stating this was subject to
change. He indicated the major areas are in equipment rental and
replacement reserves, fire apparatus replacement, leave accruals,
general fixed assets replacement and deferred maintenance and the
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Tahana Cemetery. He indicated the plan will commit a large portion
of Federal Revenue Sharing funds over the next six years to address
the unfunded liabilities. He added this plan would address the
problem within the shortest period of time without touching any of
the contingency reserves. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by
Buchanan, to accept this report. Unanimously carried by voice
vote.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Moore; Sparling and City Manager
Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Moore.
Karen Roberts, City Clerk, introduced the new Deputy City Clerk,
Barbara Toney.
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.
Mayor Barnett announced that Item No. 12, the report from
Traffic Engineering regarding Rainier Bank alley traffic
pattern, had been removed from the agenda by staff and would
not be considered for at least two weeks. City Clerk, Karen
Roberts, requested that Item No. 22 be removed from the
Consent Agenda and Council member Doty requested that Item No.
19 he removed. It was the general consensus of the Council
that the deletion .of Items No. 19 and 22, 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.
(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 January 3 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.
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
John Rogers, of the Thunderbird Inn, officially dedicated to
the City of Yakima, a wood carving that had been a part of the
Thunderbird Inn's original decor approximately ten years ago,
which was done especially for the Thunderbird Inn to depict
the local area.
George Kapellas gave a report on the Senate Subcommittee Bill
No. 3064, which is currently being rewritten. He stated he
would bring back a copy of the bill to Council and report on
its progress later in the week.
10. HEARING ON PARKS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (Continued from 1/24/84)
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the Parks Com-
prehensive Plan, Judd Black, Associate Planner, stated staff
was available to respond to Council's questions. There being
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no citizen present wishing to address Council regarding this
item, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to request
staff to prepare the appropriate legislation for adoption of
the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
11. PRESENTATION OF EASTSIDE ANNEXATION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
PREPARED BY CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS
John Beer, Jr., Director of Community and Economic
Development, introduced Lon Wyrick, Executive Director of the
Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, who gave a brief
presentation on the contents of the Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS). Stating there would not be a significant
II/ impact on Fire Station No. 5, but it would have a financial
impact on Fire Station No. 13, he proceeded to outline some
mitigation measures to be considered. He pointed out to
Council that this is only a draft and does not require any
action by Council at this time, and also indicated he would
present a final analysis for consideration at a later date.
12. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING RE: RAINIER BANK ALLEY TRAFFIC
PATTERN
(Continued to February 28, 1984)
13. STATUS REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RE: CONSULTANT STUDY FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
Tarry Wright, Assistant Director of Community & Economic
Development, introduced Mr. Terrance Brown of Yakima Valley
Community College, and Phil Edwards and Sherry Hinks of
Labontan, Inc. Mr. Edwards gave a report on the proposed
solid waste disposal plant, stating the need for such a plant
has been established and possible sites have been selected.
He described the operation and listed the benefits of such a
plant. He also answered questions Council members had
regarding the plant and its operation. At the end of the
presentation, Dr. Brawn requested Council's permission to
continue working with the Planning Department on the project.
It was the general consensus of the Council to have staff
proceed to work with the consultants on this project.
14. STATUS REPORT ON REQUEST FROM WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION RE TRADE OF PROPERTY
Following discussion on this item, it was MOVED by Mbore,
seconded by Buchanan that Council discontinue efforts to make
a trade of the Oak Flats property. Council member Doty
expressed her concern about discontinuing all efforts on this,
and stated she would like additional efforts of exploration
made on a trade of property. She further inquired if DOT
would be interested in leasing that property. Following
further deliberation, the question was called for a vote on
the motion. Carried by 5-2 voice vote. Doty and Barnett
voting nay.
15. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY LEGISLATIVE
PRIORITIES FOR 1984
Resolution No. D-4913 having been read by title only, it was
MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Beauchamp that the
Resolution, as read, be adopted. Upon the request of Council
member Carmichael, Tarry Wittenberg, Assistant City Manager,
reviewed the current status of the issues listed in the
report. The question was called for a vote on the motion.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
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16. CONSIDERATION OF ENGAGING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR RE- EVALUATION
OF CAPITOL THEATRE CODE DEFICIENCIES
Larry Mathews, 805 S. 17th Avenue, spoke in opposition of
hiring a consultant to come and render another official
opinion on the Capitol Theatre code deficiencies. Commenting
that we have the expertise of Council member Moore who has
already given his opinion on the matter, he feels the
additional expense is unwarranted. Council member More
stated that we currently have a fire and life safe structure
to which the aesthetics -of that structure will be destroyed by
adding more exit doors to,either_ the front or sides of the
_ building. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Sparling to
defer action on the matter until a new Code Administrator is
hired. Council member Doty stated that, 'in defense of the
person that has not even been hired yet, she felt that Council
was criticizing the fact that three experts had already been
asked and had given opinions, and she questioned has many
opinions Council wanted. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by
Sparling that the original motion be withdrawn, and further
MOVED by Moore, seconded by Sparling that no further action be
taken on the matter at this time. Council member Doty
commented that she has always been bothered by the fact that
they would have to spend $1,000 for another opinion, even
though she favored the idea of an outside opinion. She added
that she would likely vote for the motion even though she
still has some concerns. Council member Carmichael stated she
felt it would be worth the $1,000 just to have the issue
resolved. She added she feels it is a question of liability
that the City must resolve. Council member Beauchalup asked
for an explanation regarding the lineal foot requirement for
seating and Council member Moore explained that the code says
there shall be one exit door for each five rows of continental
seating, but that it does not say that the door has to be
exactly opposite those five rows of seating. He further
commented that there is 63 lineal feet of exit and the
requirement is 30 lineal feet. City Manager Zais stated there
was a question, by Council member Beauchaap at a previous
meeting regarding the cost to increase the City's general
liability coverage. He 'reported we currently have general
liability coverage of $6,000,000 and for an additional $2,000,
the coverage could be-raised to $10,000,000; for an additional
$3,500, the coverage would be increased $15,000,000 and for
$6,500 the coverage would be raised to $25,000,000. The
question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 6 -1
voice vote. Carmichael voting nay.
17. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR STREET NAME CHANGE IN HONOR OF DR. MARTIN
LUTHER KING, JR.
Referring to page two of the staff report, Larry Wittenberg,
_ Assistant City Manager, stated there are two corrections which
need to be made to the staff report. He indicated the second
heading should be "B" Street instead of repeating "2nd Street,
and under the number of signs, the last three which appear
under the, now, "B" Street should be the number 36 instead of
28 street signs required to be changed on 6th Street. He
added staff has also prepared mock -ups of the three options if
Council desires to see them. Howard C. Cole, 1509 South 74th
Avenue, spoke in favor of the street name change indicating he
felt the full name of Martin Luther King, Jr. should be used.
Bob Owen, 3021 W. Walnut, Apartment #2, offered Walnut Avenue
as an alternative to 6th Street. Fredrick Lammers, 805 No.
6th Street, suggested a City or County building be named after
Dr. King rather than changing the name of 6th Street. Del
Trimble, 701 So. 31st,_Avenue, spoke, opposing the costly
street name change and, furthermore, he felt the money could
be more wisely used by the Parks Department. Jim McDaniel,
1101 So. 6th Street, also spoke, opposing the name change and
suggested that a City or County building or facility be named
in Dr. King's honor. Elfrieda Walsh, 407 S. 6th Street stated
she wants the street name left as it is. She indicated this
is an election year and feels this is merely an expensive
political gesture. J. M. St. George, 608 No. 6th Street,
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informed Council he and a neighbor had taken a poll and the
majority of the residents on 6th Street are gainst the name
change. Enelia Warming, 508 East Chestnut, also spoke against
the street name being changed to Martin Luther King, Jr. She
suggested it be changed to "Delicious Apple Way" or "Sunshine
Way" out of respect for our valley's industry, or that it be
left as is. Margaret Grove, 103 So. 6th Street, speaking in
opposition to the name change, stated it would be an expensive
undertaking for the City. She also suggested that it be put
to the voters on November 6th. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded
by Moore, that Washington Park be renamed to Martin Luther
King, Jr. Park and establish a committee that would set up,
specifically, a ueek-long concert in the park in the
II/ summertime that would honor Dr. King. Rev. Joe Denman, 815
Central, spoke in favor of the street name change. He stated
that if it had to be put before the citizens for a vote in
November, the name change would never be made, that prejudiced
people would never do anything right. Joyce Ware, 807 So. 7th
Street, spoke in favor the street name change. She added that
if Council votes against the name change, for the sake of
consistency, she would hope they would also vote to change the
name of Naches Avenue back to 5th Street. Johnny Rance, 904
South Naches Avenue, stated this name change had been
requested over a year ago and Council has not taken any action
on the issue yet. He indicated he was not interested in the
. idea of renaming Washington Park after Dr. King. Be stated he
would not serve on such a committee as Council member Doty had
suggested. Rev. Trimble, 124 Terrace Park Drive, expressed
disappointment at all the negative criticism he had heard
regarding this issue. He stated he feels Dr. King is
deserving of this honor and considers it a disgrace the way
citizens are fighting over this issue. Council member
Beauchamp stated he, too, was appalled at the attitude and
overt gestures of racism he had witnessed during the
discussions of this issue. He added he was curious, if
reactions would have been the sage if someone had come forth
with the proposal to rename a street after Henry M. Jackson.
He also indicated he could have taken the sane survey on 6th
Street that Mr. St. George had taken and come up with the
opposite results. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by
Carmichael to amend the motion to not consider the Washington
Park issue and do consider 6th Street as a name change, even
if it means calling for another hearing. The notion failed by
5-2 voice vote. Barnett, Buchanan, Doty, Moore:and Sparling
voting nay. Council member Carmichael indicated she did not
feel it appropriate to change the name of Washington Park to
any other name, therefore, she would be voting against the
motion. The question was called for a vote on the notion.
Carried by 4-3 voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael
voting nay. Rev. Trimble stated he would like to add that the
request had also been made to declare Dr. King's birthday a
holiday and this issue had never been considered.
(Council member Moore absent after 5:25 p.m.)
*18. REPORT ON SEALED BID LIMIT FOR PURCHASE CF CERTAIN SUPPLIES,
MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (EXCEPT PUBLIC WORK IMPROVEMENT)
The report from the Purchasing Division dated January 20,
1984, was approved.
19. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR
YAKIMA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Resolution No. D-4914, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan that the resolution, as
read, be adopted. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Sparling voting
nay. Moore absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4914, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution
of an "Agreement For Yakima County Department of Emergency
Services".
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*20. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RE 48TH AVENUE
AND TIETON DRIVE PROJECTS
RESOLUTION NO. D-4915, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with the State of Washington, Department
of Transportation for partial reimbursement of costs for
imprcvement to Tieton Drive from 40th Avenue to 48th Avenue
and improvements to the intersection of 48th Avenue & Tieton
Drive.
*21. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO FIX THE AMOUNT OF TREASURY CHANGE
FUND
RESOLUTION NO. D-4916, A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No.
D-4645, adopted April 20, 1982, and authorizing the existence
of a City Treasurer's Change Fund, and other petty cash funds,
'within the General Fund of the City of Yakima.
22. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CALLING FOR PROPOSALS
FOR THE CITY'S LEGAL ADVERTISING
Resolution No. D-4917, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Carmichael, seconded by Beauchamp that the Resolution, as
read, he adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4917, A RESOLUTION prescribing a form of
contract for printing and publishing city legal advertising;
and directing publication of a call for proposals therefor.
*23. CONSIDERATION CF A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE
IRRIGATION ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR FEBRUARY 28, 1984
RESOLUTION NO. D-4918, A RESOLUTION setting a date for hearing
on the confirmation of the irrigation maintenance assessment
roll for the year 1984.
*24. DISPOSITION CF DAMAGE CLAIM
A. H.P. Allen - Burst Water Meter
RESOLUTION NO. D-4919, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of
H.P. Allen filed with the City of Yakima on December 23,
1983.
*25. TREASURY REPORT FOR DECE7ABER, 1983
The report frcm the Director of Finance and Budget dated
December 1983, regarding the investments of the City of
Yakima, was accepted and approved.
*26. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET FOR PARES CAPITAL FUND (Second
Reading)
An ordinance amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima;
and making an appropriation in the 331-Parks Capital Fund for
expenditure during 1984 having been read by title only at the
previous neeting, was brought before the Council for a second
reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2746, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 budget for
the City of Yakhna; and making an appropriation in the
331-Parks Capital Fund for expenditure during 1984.
*27. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR 1984 (Second
Reading)
An ordinance amending the 1984 budget for the City of Yakima;
and making an appropriation in the 000-General Fund for expen-
diture during 1984, having been read by title only at the
previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second
reading.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2747, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 budget for
the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the
000-General Fund for expenditure during 1984.
28. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais informed Council he had received a letter of
resignation from John Fisher, Manager of the Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
Information Items
Items of information supplied to Council were: letter fran
Civil Service Commission re: Reclassification of Department
II/ Assistant IV to Housing Loan Specialist. 2/1/84; letter from
John Vanek re: Terry Wakefield's "bumping rights". 1/1/84;
letter fran Bruce Haldeman re: Request for ordinance to
control setting off fireworks within City limits. 1/30/84;
report on City's 98th Birthday Celebration. 3/3/84; list of
Damage Claims referred to Insurance Company. 1/20/84; Yakima
River Basin Water Enhancement Project Newsletter. 1/84;
Yakima Transit Monthly Operations Report. 12/83; minutes of
the 12/9/83 Yakima Housing Authority Meeting; minutes of the
11/1/83 Community Programming Advisory Committee Meeting;
minutes of the 1/5/84 Civil Service Commission Meeting; Wall
Street Journal article re: "Comparable Worth Trap" 1/20/84;
and article fran the Wall Street Journal re: "Marketing of
Burial Plots by Cemetery Companies." 1/24/84
29. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to came before the Council, it
was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that this meeting
be adjourned at the hour of 5:45 p.m. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. More absent.
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