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DECEMBER 13, 1983
STUDY SESSION
The City Cbuncil net in session on this date at 2:00 p,M. in the Council
chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Lynn Buchanan, Shirley Doty, W.
K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sperling. Council member Henry Beauchamp
present after 2:08 p.m.
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Barnett to delay the review of the
Park Comprehensive Plan until next week and that the proposed trolley
operations agreement discussion be moved to Item 7-a. in the Business
Session, and continue to work on the Budget at this time. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING
John Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, referred to page 7 of the
12/9/83 memo and reported that the figure in Item A has been revised
from $173,330 to $162,875 as a result of the reduction of the number of
vehicles authorized for purchase in the Code Enforcement Division.
(Council member Beauchamp present-after 2:08 p.m.) Mr. Hanson corrected
the total funded FRS requests to $306,975,- liali_dh-would leave a balance
of $19,741 if the requests listed as A-E are approved.
A. Equipment Replacement Capital Outlay - 1984
It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Doty to approve the equipment
replacement capital outlay for 1984 for $162,875. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
B. City Facility Code Deficiencies
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp to approve the funding
of $25,300 for City facility code deficiencies. Commenting that he
had to assist a handicapped citizen in the restroom, Council member
Beauchamp suggested that perhaps the City should remodel the
restroan to be accessible to the handicapped. City Manager Zais
suggested that staff obtain a cost estimate for that remodeling to
determine if it can be funded out of the maintenance fund. The
question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried
by voice vote.
C. Cemetery Facility
It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Moore to approve the
expenditure of $60,000 for the cemetery facility. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
D. Police Computer
It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Moore to approve the expen-
diture of $46,800 for the purchase of a police computer. Council
member Doty questioned if Council wanted to wait for the results of
the computer study prior to allocating funds for a. Computer in the
Police Department. City Manager 'Zais commented that the Police
Department has performed a separate study. He stated he was
advised that a decision is needed on the police computer no later
than July 1st. Whether the funds are committed at this point or
not, Council should recognize there is a critical need for this
equipment. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Barnett to amend
the motion to read that the expenditure be postponed until the
completion of the City-wide study. There was concern expressed
regarding the time limit the Chief is facing. Larry Wittenberg,
Assistant City Manager, reported that the request for proposals
will be issued the latter part. of January, limiting the consultants
to three months to complete the project. It was MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Beauchaup to amend the amendment to the effect that
this provision would take effect only if a report is received by
the first of June on the computer study, . otherwise to proceed
. without waiting. Carried by 4-2 voice vote: Buchanan and
Carmichael voting nay. Barnett abstaining. The question was
called for the vote on the amended amendment. Carried by 5-2 voice
vote. Buchanan and Moore voting nay. The question was called for
the vote on the main motion, as amended. Unanimously carried by
voice vote.
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E. City Hall Printing Press
City Manager Zais commented this expenditure would be a
lease/purchase for five years. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by
Barnett to approve the City Hall printing press for the amount of
$12,000 lease. Carried by 5-2 voice vote. Buchanan and Moore
voting nay.
FRS UNFUNDED REQUESTS
Council member Doty questioned how the Council would feel about taking
some of the $161,000 for equipment replacement reserve out of the
$600,000 derived from the 0.2% reserve which was created from the 0.5%
sales receipts. Council member Buchanan commented that the Airport
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is asking for FRS money to be put into a capital fund for its use. He
comm that at the Airport is seeking these funds to establish a capital
reserve to fund the balance on those projects which they receive 90%
Federal grant money. Mayor Carmichael stated it was her understanding
that the County was unable to allocate any money towards this purpose.
CONTINGENCY RESERVES
With respect to equipment replacement, staff was looking at this
proposal as possibly setting some priorities for the 1985 Budget for
future FRS or other funds. The depa/Uaent heads did not really think
these could be considered this year and still maintain adequate
reserves. The City Finance Committee recanmended that the reserves be
somewhere between 6-10%, Which staff agrees should be maintained.
Council member Beauchamp commented that this amount will be in the
reserve fund and it would take Council action to spend this money if it
is needed for a project. City Manager Zais stated that at the beginning
of the budget process, the balance in the General Fund was $259,967 and
is now $218,951, a reduction in expenditure of about $12,000, less the
reduction in revenue projected for utility tax.
WASHINGTON STATE RESEARCH COUNCIL
Council member Barnett commented he would like to consider making the
golf course an enterprise fund or contract it out. No action was taken
by the Council on the recammendations made by the Washington State
Research Council.
It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Barnett to direct staff to
prepare the budget ordinance for presentation to the Council for action
next week, December 20, 1983. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Buchanan temporarily absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
II/ At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Carmichael presiding. Council members Barnett,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Doty, Moore and Sparling and City Manager
Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Carmichael 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-Barnett requested that Item No. 8 be removed
from the Consent Agenda. City Attorney Andrews requested that
Item No. 20 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the
general consensus of the Council that the deletions of Items
Nos. 8 and 20, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then
read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and
ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore
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that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously
carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by
an asterisk (*) indicate its on the Consent Agenda handled
under one Motion without further discussion.)
7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
A. Item No. 2
Les McNary, General Manager of the Yakima Center, distributed
his memorandum of December 13 regarding the outcome of the
planning meeting held yesterday to discuss the future of the
Yakima Interurban Trolley Lines. In addition, he stated there
is approximately $10,000 in funds to begin operation of the
1984 season. It is currently anticipated that these funds
along with generated revenues will be sufficient to handle any
envisioned expenses. City Manager Zais stated that the issue
now is whether or not the Railroad is willing to reinstate the
agreement just exclusive with the City for the future. John
Beer, Jr., Director of Community and Economic Development,
stated that he had net with Jeff Asay, attorney for Burlington
Northern and YVT, who advised he had no difficulty with the
proposed agreement and is willing to bring in the Association
as part of the agreement as long as his clients did not have
to maintain the catenary system. Mr. Beer also introduced Dr.
Bob Atwood, President of Yakima Interurban Lines Association,
who stated his Association supports the proposal presented by
Mr. McNary. It was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Doty to
accept the report. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
8. MINUTES
Council member Barnett requested that a change be made on the
minutes of November 15, 1983 on page one, second paragraph,
second sentence, striking the word "regarding" and replacing
same with "alleging". It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by
Barnett, to approve the Council minutes of November 15, as
amended, and November 21, 22, 28 and 29, 1983, having been
duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one
present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mayor Carmichael read a Bill of Rights Proclamation pro-
claiming December 15, 1983 as Bill of Rights Day and presented
it to Walter Curnutt, Esq., on behalf of the American Civil
Liberties Union.
Cecil Collins, Director of the Southeast Community Center,
addressed Council regarding a Federal Revenue Sharing grant
application. Mr. Collins stated he had met with Dr. Atwood of
the Health District and made available a letter fran the
District which advised its willingness to help in
re-establishing the health clinic. Mr. Collins also stated
that his organization has attempted to enlist the aid of
Neighborhood Health and requested Council postpone its final
decision in regards to FRS funding for its 1984 budget until
this matter can be reconsidered.
10. HEARING REQUESTED BY TIME OIL REGARDING MAJOR MODIFICATION
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the appeal of the
Yakima Planning Commission's denial of a major modification to
a Planned Development at 4708 Tieton Drive as requested by
Time Oil, Don Schwendiman, attorney, along with Mr. John Jost
of Seattle, representing Time Oil Company, gave a complete
overview of the meetings and discussions held among Time Oil,
the Planning Commission and City staff since July 1983. Mr.
Schwendiman also distributed a blueprint of the proposed
modification changes along with his letter to Council dated
December 12, 1983, outlining the three major areas in which
the Planning Commission recommendations differed from the Time
Oil proposals, which are curb cuts, pump islands and the sign.
Another area of difference concerned the hours of operation.
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Mr. Schwendiman requested that should Council decide to remand
this back to the Planning Commission that specific guidance be
provided concerning these differences.
Yvonne Craig, 4703 Tieton Drive, stated that she and two other
residents are opposed to the proposed changes and are already
suffering in getting in and out of their driveways due to the
heavy traffic flow from the gas station.
Larry Wright, Assistant Director of Community & Economic
Development, responded to various Council questions regarding
staff's reasoning behind its reccmmendations. He stated that
the applicant had previously said it would be impossible to -
II/ relocate the pump islands, and yet according to this latest
they ey are now proposing a relocation. In response
to the request for a sign variance, with the applicant citing
as one of its reasons being that the bank on the adjacent
property received a variance, Mr. Wright advised that the
bank's sign was not one used for identification purposes, but
was an informational sign giving time and temperature, etc.
He also explained that the denial of a 24-hour service is
because of the possible impact on the neighbors and also there
is another facility which operates near the area which could
handle this situation. He added that the Planning Commission
had diligently worked with the applicant and had tried very
hard to approve its requests.
There being no other citizen wishing to speak to this issue,
the public portion of the hearing was closed.
City Attorney Andrews advised Council has two choices of
action: 1) uphold the denial of the Planning Commission, or
2) refer the matter back to the Planning Commission. It was
MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sperling to refer this matter
back to the Planning Commission requesting that consideration
be given to the curb cuts and the 24-hour issue. The motion
failed by 3-4 voice vote. Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty and
Moore voting nay. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan
to follow the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
deny the request. The motion carried by 4-3 voice vote.
Beauchamp, Barnett and Sperling voting nay;
11. RECONSIDERATION OF DISPOSITION OF FUNDS FROM SALE OF PARKS PROPERTY
TO HUMANE SOCIETY (Continued from 10/4/83)
It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Buchanan to accept and
approve the report and recommendation that those funds go to
the Parks Division. Council member Doty stated that since
these funds were generated by an unexpected sale of property,
it should go into improving that area. Mayor Carmichael
stated there exists a greater commitment to existing parks and
would urge the Council to dedicate these dollars to the Parks
Division for utilization with projects which have already been
identified as having a greater priority. Council member
Buchanan stated that the Parks Commission has provided a list
of priorities, and this recommendation is at the bottom of
their list; therefore, he would recommend letting the Parks
Commission determine there these monies should be spent in
developing parks. The question was called for a vote on the
- motion. Failed by-3-4 voice vote. Beauchamp, Doty, Moore,
and Sperling voting nay. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by
Sparling that the money be put into escrow except for $1,050
to cover the expense of the appraisal until Council has
arrived at the proper use of same. The question was called
for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
*12. REPORT ON URBAN AREA PLANNING JOINT ZONING AND SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE AND PRESENTATION OF HEARING REVIEW SCHEDULE FOR 1984.
The report from the Director of Community & Economic
Development, dated December 13, 1983, was accepted and
approved.
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*13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CONTRACT 6 AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4887, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with Gray and Osborne, Inc. P.S. for
professional engineering services in connection with EPA Grant
No. C-530557.
14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY
REGARDING DISTRICT COURT FILING FEES
Resolution No. D-4888, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Beauchamp, seconded by More to accept the recommendation
and have a task force perform the duties as outlined in the
last paragraph of said report and to review the jail cost
operations. The question was called for a vote on the motion.
Carried by 6-0 roll call vote. Barnett abstaining due to his
unanswered questions.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4888, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with Yakima County relating to Yakima
County District Court costs.
*15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND FILING OF 1984 UMTA OPERATING
SYSTEMS GRANT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4889, A RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of
applications with the Department of Transportation, United
States of America, for grants under the Urban Mass
Transportation Act of 1964, as amended.
*16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY
AND PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE FTDERLY
AND HANDICAPPED
RESOLUTION NO. D-4890, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with Yakima County and People for People
relating to transporting senior citizens.
*17. RESOLUTION DENYING DAMAGE CLAIM BY MYRTLE WOODHOUSE
RESOLUTION NO. D-4891, A RESOLUTION denying a claim for
damages filed with the City by Myrtle Woodhouse.
*18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE
RESIDENCE AT RANDALL PARK
RESOLUTION NO. D-4892, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a lease agreement with Suzette Ploegsma.
*19. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF PERRY STREET AND
SOUTH 3RD AVENUE
ORDINANCE NO. 2734, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property on Perry
Street w of 3rd Avenue from R-2, Two Family Zone to Planned
Development Zone.
20. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE WASHINGTON MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE, WITH
AMENDMENTS, AND REPEALING THE CURRENT TITLE 9 IN THE YAKIMA
MUNICIPAL OODE
City Attorney Andrews explained that due to certain typing
errors, two floor amendments need to be made. It was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to make the following corrections:
(1) on Page 39, Section 9.50.300, second paragraph, the words
"Washington State Highway Commission" be amended to
"Washington State Transportation Canmission"; and (2) on Page
40, Section 9.50.130, paragraph numbered (33) be rewritten to
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read, "Yakima Avenue from 16th Avenue to 1st Street".
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Ordinance No. 2735
having been read by title, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by
More that the Ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried by
roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2735, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control;
adopting the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance together with
amendments, deletions and additions thereto; repealing Title 9
of the City of Yakima Municipal Code in its entirety; and
enacting a new Title 9 "Traffic", and chapters thereof as a
new title and Chapters, and enacting Chapter 1.92 "Traffic
Safety Commission" as a new chapter, all of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code.
II/ 21, OTHER BUSINESS
Council member Sparling gave a brief report from the Council
Committee regarding appointment of a public defender. It was
MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp that Glen P. Warren
and his associates be appointed as Public Defender in
accordance with the call for proposals and his response
subject to confirmation by the District Court, and that a
resolution be prepared for next week ratifying that appoint-
ment. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Information Its
Its of information supplied to Council were: memorandum
from Director of Community and Economic Development and Code
Administration Manager regarding Freeze Damage to Yakima
Convention Center and Senior Citizens Center. 1/3/84; letter
from ,Dept. of Housing and Urban Development regarding
implementation of Civil Rights legislation for CBDG.
12/22/83; letter from Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
regarding Complaint Investigation - Yakima Neighborhood Health
Service. 12/22/83; letter from International Engineering
Company, Inc. regarding Plans and Specs - Irrigation System
Diversion Dam. 12/16/83; letter from Greater Faith Baptist
church regarding celebration services for the late Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on January. 15, 1984. 12/6/83;
memorandum from COG regarding Treatment Alternatives to Street
Crime (TASC) Program. 12/17/83; memorandum from Director of
,Public Works and Transit Manager regarding November Transit
Operating Report. 12/29/83; McCaw Cablevision of Yakima
Monthly Report for November, .1983; monthly report of Chief of
Police for NoveMber, 1983; minutes of Yakima Center Advisory
Commission for December 14, 1983; minutes of Planning
Commission for Decanter 6, 1983; minutes of Downtown Area
Redevelopment Committee for December 1, 1983; Labor Relations
Report for Decetber, 1983; and article from Wall Street
Journal entitled "Cable-Television Firms and Cities Haggle
Over randhises That Trail Expectations". 12/28/83.
22. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan, that this
meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:55 p.m. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
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