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DECEMBER 1, 1981
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council manbers present were
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn
Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, and Shirley Doty. Council member Don Hinman
absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
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attending the meeting on HJR 7 for the County and suggested
that we ask him that to give a briefing of at meeting to the
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Council a send a City rresentative to that nEeting.
Mayor Edmondson stated that Don Horan, Finance Officer, was
planning on attending and he would be viewing it fran a city
perspective. Following discussion, it was the general
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snsus•of the Council to have staff determine if it would
be advantageous to have Don Horan attend that neeting.'
Discussion followed regarding the budget review schedule and
Council member Doty inquired about the possibility of having
another public hearing on the budget after today's hearing.
City Manager Zais stated that by law, the hearing must be
continued to the next day. He stated that people can give
input on the budget during audience participation at each
Council meeting.
There was a discussion regarding the hearing on the Urban Area
Plan to be held at the County Courthouse on Thursday, City
Attorney Andreas explaining that it is a formal hearing to
satisfy a legal requireuent.
2. REPORT ON STREET LIGHT BOND ISSUE
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, stated
that staff would like to go back out for a street light bond
issue in an amount $500,000 less that what we asked for on the
November ballot. This is what we anticipate we can get fran
Bonneville Power for conversion of street lights. Julie
Crest, campaign coordinator, stated that it will be more
difficult the second time around to sell this bond issue. She
stated that Tore participation is needed in the campaign for
the street light bond issue. Council member Doty stated that
if each Council member got 6-8 people out for an hour
doorbelling, it could make a big difference. Mayor Edmondson
stated that normally Council members do not become active in a
campaign. Council member Barnett expressed his concern about
putting this on the sane ballot as the school bond issue. He
stated that he also thinks it is too soon after the last
election. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan to
II/ accept this report to direct staff to prepare legislation to
put this item on the ballot for February 2, 1982. Following
discussion, the question was called for the vote on the
Motion. Carried by 4-2 voice vote. Barnett and Beauchamp
voting nay. Hinman absent.
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3. STATUS REPORT ON SOUrHEAST CCMNUNITY CENTER BUILDING CODE
IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT'
Council member Beauchamp excused himself fran discussion on
this item due to possible conflict of interest. Larry Wright,
Acting Director of Community and Economic Developaent,
reported that the contract that was let was for $19,300. He
stated that the City has been paying for the fire guard at the
Community Center and when the code work has been completed, we
would cease that operation. He stated that the items that
remain are not considered to be a life safety problem. He
spoke about the items that remain to be finished. He stated
that the Health Clinic area will not be addressed until it is
going to be used.
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Council members discussed the staff report asking various
questions and expressing their concerns. Pete Moore, 1114 So.
28th Avenue, stated that it would seem logical to put a one
hour fire wall behind the stage area and use that area for a
stage. Council member Buchanan stated that he thoughtAt was
assumed that we would go for the reduced stage area and the
Council agreed with that assumption. Lou Roederer, Cede
Manager, stated that it would give a 17' depth as opposed to a
20' depth on the stage. Bruce Smith, Acting Director of the
Southeast Center stated that they don't have any prableps with
that, and in fact, it would give than additional .storage.
Council member Doty suggested a three step plan of action: 1)
finish fire requirements listed on the blackboard; around
$8,000, including labor to cone out of the $5,000 left fran
original amount of money and whatever additional, being
borrowed fran the eventual funding of $20,000 or the
insurance; 2) set up task force or canmittee that would draw
up a maintenance contract and perhaps work on the
responsibilities of both entities for maintenance and use of
the building; and 3) when the time is right weather-wise, fix
the roof. She also suggested working on filling sane of the
vacant offices there. Following further discussion, it was
MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan that staff is to advise
the SE Center that effective December 7th, they will have to
pay for the fire protection on any required event in the
evening and at the end of one month, the Council will again
discuss the matter. Following a suggestion fran Larry Wright,
it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by BuChanan to amend the date
to December 8, 1981. Mayor Edmondson requested that the
Council be kept advised each week on their progress. The
question was called for the vote on the amendment.
Unanimously carried ,by voice vote. Hinman absent. Beauchamp
not voting due to possible conflict of interest. The question
was called for the vote on the motion, as wended.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hinman absent. Beauchamp
not voting due to possible conflict of interest.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was NDVED by Budnanan, seconded by Carmichael to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective
bargaining. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp and
Hinman absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
5. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council nembers canmenced the regular
meting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Barnett,
Beauchamp, Budhanan, Carmichael and Doty and City Manager Zais
and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council
member Hinman present after 4:00 p.m.
6. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Barnett.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE
Clarence Barnett, having been duly elected to the office of
Council member for a "short term" for the balance of this
year, on November 3, 1981, and the Oath of Office having been
administered to him by the City Clerk, is now duly seated as a
Council member for the City of Yakima.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning hether there were any additions or
deletions fran either Council members or citizens present.
Council member Carmichael requested that Item No. 14 be added,
however, Council member Doty stated she has a question on that
item.
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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. Unanirrously carried by voice vote. Hinman
absent.
It was the general consensus of the Council to consider Item
No. 17 after the hearings, as requested by a citizen.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Dick Smith, attorney on behalf of Russ Mazolla, representing
Carole Folsom-Hill, stated that Mr. Mazolla was unable to be
II/ here and referred to the letters fruit Mr. Mazolla. He
request that at Council not make a decision on her matter for
two weeks. He cemented that her position does not
necessarily pertain to the budget because her position can be
funded through Community Development Block Grant funds. Mayor
Edmondson stated that December 22 is the absolute deadline to
pass the badget. Larry Wright, Acting Director of Ccmnunity
and Economic Development stated that next Tuesday, there will
he a resolution submitting the final application for CDBG and
it will be delivered to the Seattle office. Council member
Doty -commented that the decision not to fund that position
with CDBG funds was made, however, Council could still fund
that position out of general revenue.
Mayor Edmondson proclaimed this week as Civil Air Patrol Week
and cannented that their 4Gth anniversary is tomorrow. She
presented the proclamation to Paul Newland, representing the
Civil Air Patrol. There were several cadets present and Mr.
Newland presented to the Mayor a Certificate of Appreciation
for her contribution to Civil Air Patrol.
Mayor Edmondson proclaimed Sunday, December 6, 1982, as
Sisters of Providence Day in celebration of their 125th
anniversary. She further cannented that the Lst of December
begins Christmas Festival month.
9. HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE 1981 SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the proposed
arrendrrents to the 1981 Subdivision Ordinance, Larry Wright,
Acting Director of Community and Economic Development, stated
that many of these anendrrents are mandatory to comply with
same changes made by the legislature. He stated that Section
14.10.240 is an exception and was left optional. He stated
that at the present tine, there is no required notification to
the area residents for short plats and staff feels that 9 lots
would be enough activity to effect the neighbors. City
Attorney Andrews stated that if Council agrees to this change,
II/ then there should be an amendment made to Section 3; 14.10.240
the e ordinance and change it to read "4" and in Section 4;
14.10.170 change "10" to "5". Glenn Rice, representing the
Yakima Board of Realtors, did not agree with the staff rec-
ommendation on their opinion that the larger number of lots
would adversely effect the neighbors. He stated that that
requirement would take too much time and be too expensive and
is not necessary. Mr. Wright cemented that the subdivision
ordinance was not radically amended because we are attemping
to modify the entire implementing section of our ordinance
including zoning aspect. He stated that the procedure would
be the sane as for Planned Development and if this process was
not used, it would take quite a bit of time to develop a new
review pnocess. Bill Hayes, Officer, Hone Builders
Association, stated that the Hane Builders Association is in
concurrence with the Board of Realtors as far as increasing
the number of lots and the subdivision situation. He asked
when the new ordinance would be addressed. Mr. Wright stated
that the time frame that has been established is Mardi, 1982.
The public hearing portion of the hearing was closed.
Following further discussion and explanation of the amendment,
and the Ordinance having been read by title, it was MOVED by
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Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that the ordinance be
passed. It was MOVED by Carmidhael, seconded by Buchanan to
amend the Motion to dhange 14.10.240 of Section 3, the word
nine to four and in 14.10.270, Section 4 dhange the word ten
to five, and it will he in compliance with the sane ordinance
the County has. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hinman
absent. The question was called for the vote on the Motion,
as amended. Carried by 4-2 voice vote. Barnett and Doty
voting nay. Hinman absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2566, AN ORDINANCE relating to sabdixision;
defining terms and establishing procedures for subdividing
Land; exempting certain land divisions from requirements of
Title 14 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; amending
Sections and Sub Sections 14.05.100, 14.05.110 A, 14.10.240,
14.10.270, 14.15.070, 15.25.080 A, 14.25.110 B, 14.25.130 A,
14.25.160 A and 14.25.210 B, and enacting new Sections
14.05.025, 14.05.095, 14.10.035 and 14.25.025, all of the City
of Yakima Municipal Code.
(Council' member Don Hinman present after 4:00 p.m.)
10. HEARING ON MADISION HOUSE ANNEXATION REQUEST
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the Madison House
annexation request, Don Skidmore, 3401 Roosevelt inquired
about the proposed zoning this property will come in under.
Larry Wright, Acting Director of Community and Economic
Development, stated that there are three zones in that area;
Planned Development, R-1 and R-3. The public portion of the
hearing was closed. Larry Wright responded to Council's
question on fire protection and drainage. It was MOVED by
Hinman, seconded by Doty that the annexation be approved and
the area be zoned as indicated on the map presented and the
staff report and that legislation be prepared. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
11. HEARING ON 1982 BUDGET AND REVENUE SHARING PROPOSALS
Mary Hersey, AFSCME Union Representative, stated that Jim Bond
has a written alternative to the cut of the position of
traffic sign specialist. Jim Bond, City Sign Shop Supervisor,
distributed copies of alternatives to the budget proposal,
which he then reviewed. Mayor Edmondson stated that Council
will lock into this. He clarified the alternative, responding
to Council's questions. Glen Pleasant, Traffic Signal
Supervisor answered Council member Beaudhamp's questions on
the need for the traffic signal controller. Mary Hersey
expressed her concern that the deletion of this position would
mean a reduction of productivity by one-third. She then spoke
about her concerns regarding the elimination of a dreg helper
and the consolidation of the refuse routes so they will be
picking up more refuse with less people and temporary
employees will he used to fill in. She stated that under the
Civil Service rules, temporary help can only work 860 hours in
any calendar year and about the time that temporary employees
became efficient, they run out of time. This jeopardizes the
safety of both workers. She stated that the Union is willing
to work with management to develop flexible work hours. She
distributed a copy of this proposal and a copy of the
alternative which was given previously on the proposed
reduction of inspectors to three-quarter time. The public
portion of the hearing was closed. Mayor Edmondson stated
that Council will continue to have review sessions on the
budget.
17. ORDINANCE IMPOSING OCCUPATION TAXES ON PUBLIC UTILITIES (TELEPHONE
TAX) (Continued from November 24, 1981 meeting)
City Manager Zais stated that Council was given a new
ordinance that relates to the section the City Attorney had
reported on regarding the exemption on the assessment of taxes
re $500. Don Horan, Director of Finance and Budget stated
that it was not his intention to remove the $500 limitation.
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He explained his memo and stated that if all the utility taxes
were increased by 1/2 percent, that would give us an additional
$123,000. He stated that the long distance calls tax would be
a $110,000 revenue. Gary Webster, Chamber of Commerce, stated
that their concern was about the lid being left out of the
ordinance. He stated that he is here on behalf of Bob Hall,
President of the Chanber of Commerce. He asked if the impact
on the people and business community had been considered. He
stated that businesses would start doing business with
organizations outside the state because of the increased cost
to place long distance intra-state calls. Ines Rice, 4409
Arlington, asked if students would be exempt. Mayor Edmondson
stated that they would not be. Council member Buchanan
II/ indicated that his position to this tax is that it would only
apply to the City and it should be a County-wide tax. It was
MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman to instruct staff to
prepare legislation to increase all utility taxes, including
City refuse, by 1%. City Manar Zais stated that the
ordinance can be enacted today by making an amendment to this
ordinance. He commented about increasing the tax on the
Refuse, stating that the refuse tax is called a license tax
and. is ncw equal to 5% of the cash receipt. City Attorney
Andreas stated that this Motion could be enacted in two steps.
A floor amendment could be made to the ordinance before
Council and then staff could bring back an ordinance
pertaining to increasing the refuse tax. Ed White, Cascade
Natural Gas, commented that the City's revenue increases each
time the utilities increase their rates. Bob Peterson,
Manager, Pacific Pcwer and Light, gave some figures of revenue
the City received from PP&L for the last couple of wars. He
further stated that the Utility Rate Committee is useless if
Council is going to make any changes without having any input
from that committee. He suggested an alternative of raising
the lid from $500 to $750. Fcalaaing discussion, it was MOVED
by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to table this Motion for one
week for further discussion. Carried by 6-1 voice vote.
Edmondson voting nay. Council member Budhanan stated he would
like that information on raising the lid to $750. It was
MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Beaudhamp to ask the Citizen
Finance Committee to address the present issue and cone up
with a recommendation to the Council. Mr. Peterson expressed
his concern that the Committee may not be able to work within
the time frame set by Council. The question was called for
the vote on the Motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
12. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED SEWER RATE ADJUSTMENT
City Manager Zais commented that this ordinance is in
conformance with direction given by the Council last week, but
the amount related to the volume charge has been left blank
re: the issue of street drainage. The Ordinance having been
II/ read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by
Budhanan that the Ordinance be passed. Council member Doty
inquired if this ordinance would put the drainage in the sewer
rates. Joe Andreotti stated that he was surprised that the
surface drainage was included in the billing of sewage. He
canmented that they don't even end up in the same place and
are totally unrelated. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, stated that
she is unhappy with what the sewer treatment plant is costing
the City. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to
adjust the rates with the storm drainage not included. It was
MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to amend the ordinance as
it is to reflect the volume charge of 51 per ccf for 1981 and
64 er ccf for 1983, and also incorporate funds for street
drainage. Unanimously carried by voice mote. The question
was called for the vote on the Motion, as amended.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2567, AN ORDINAWE relating to public services
and utilities; imposing a sewer service charge and fixing
sever service rates and dnarges; wending Section 7.60.020 of
the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
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13. AMENEMENT NO. 15 TO R. W. BECK & ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING AGREEMENT
(PHASE I, CONTRACT NO. 3) (Continued from November 24, 1981
meeting)
The resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Hinnan, seconded by Buchanan that the resolution be passed.
Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, expressed her opposition to this
arrendnent. Willis White, Director of Public Works stated
that staff is preparing to give Council a Bill briefing on
this project on the 15th of December and are asking Council to
approve $10,000 to extend the contract through the month. He
gave a brief deaription of some of the work Beck is handling.
Following further discussion, it was MOVED by Buchanan,
seconded by Hinman to set a figure of $10,000 to continue the
operation of the engineer through the month of December.
Carried by 4-3 voice vote. Beaudhamp, Carmichael and Doty
voting nay.
14. WORK EXPERIENCE CONTRACT WITH O.I.C. (Continued fran NOvember 14,
1981 meeting)
Council member Beauchamp withdrew himself frcn discussion on
this issue due to possible conflict of interest. ' The
Resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Budxahan, seconded by Carmichael that the resolution be
passed. Following an explanation by Bob Weaver, Personnel
Officer, about the program, the question was called for the
vote on the Motion. Carried by 4-2 roll call vote. Barnett
and Doty voting nay. Beaudnanp voting due to possible
conflict of interest.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4579, A RESOLUTION authorizing participation
by the City of Yakima in a CETA job training program.
15. PURCHASE OF WO REFUSE TRUCKS WITHOUT CALLING FOR BUS
The resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Beauthanp, seconded by Budianan that the resolution be passed.
Del Kary, Refuse Superintendent, reported that he has received
a packet fran Hollowfonn regarding the specifications. Willis
White, Director of Public Works, stated that the $70,000
figure will still he accepted to purchase the two vehicles.
Mr. Kary explained again how these two vehicles cane to be
available. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Beauchamp
to amend the resolution, substituting $70,000 Inhere $74;000
appears in the last paragraph. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. The question was called for the vote on the Motion as
amenced. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4580, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purdhase
of two refuse collection trucks without calling for bids..
*16. CENTRAL FIRE ALARM HEADQUARTERS AGREEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. D-4581, A RESOLUTION authoriz ing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
contracts for the operation of the Central Fire Alarm
Headquarters for the ears 1982 through 1984.
*18. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONTES FOR PAYMENT OF LEGAL FEES REGARDING
THE CAPITOL THEATRE LITIGATION (FIRST READING)
An Ordinance apprcpriating monies for parent of legal fees
regarding the Capitol Theatre litigation, having been read by
title only, was laid on the table for one week or until
December 8, 1981.
*19. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1981 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
SNOWPLOWS
An ordinance anending the 1981 Budget and appropriating funds
for snowplows having been read by title only, was laid on'ihe
table for one week or until December 8, 1981.
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20. OTHER BUSINESS
Council member Carmichael reported that she was advised by
Peter King, AWC, that City Manager Zais has been asked to sit
on the hoard of AWC as an Executive Officer nember.
INFORMATION ITEM
Items of information supplied to Council were:
Article from San Francisco Chronicle dated November 3, 1981,
re: "The Prcp. 13 Crunch Sets In"; article fran Business Week
dated November 23, 1981, re: "Chicago: The City That Works
11 Doesn't Anymore"; letter to Congressman Al Swift and completed
Questionnaire for Municipalities on Cable Franchising.
11/24/81; memorandum fran Parks & Recreation Canmission re:
1982 Preliminary Budget. 11/18/81; monthly report of Chief of
Police for October, 1981; news release dated 11/19/81 re:
State PERC Upholds City Transfer of Fire Inspection; City of
Yakima Planning Commission minutes for November 3, 1981; Parks
& Recreation Canmission minutes for October 14, 1981; and a
publication: "The Mayor", dated November 15, 1981.
21. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to cane before the Council, it
was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinnen that this meting he
adjourned at the hour of 6:45 P.M., to then meet at 1:30 p.m.
on Wednesday, December 3, 1981 in the Council Chambers.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
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