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STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Lynn Buchanan, Henry Beauchamp,
Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" Moore, and Jack Sparling.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Beauchamp questioned staff as to the main-
tenance of Washington Park, specifically the watering thereof.
City Manager Zais stated he would look into the matter.
Council member Sparling stated he would continue to mention
the need for consolidation of Police and Sheriff's Departments
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County Carunissioners. Council member Budhanan stated that
this matter appears on the Pending Items list and show staff
work delayed. City Manager Zais responded that due to current
vacancies in management positions and budget preparations,
this item has been delayed; however, he said he realizes this
requires special attention. Council member Doty stated that
on Wednesday, August 4th at noon at St. Elizabeth's Hospital
there will be a presentation to the Crime and Delinquency
Council regarding the joint law enforcement building. Council
member Beauchamp discussed his concern about the lack of
information provided to the citizens regarding nuclear evacu-
ation procedures and location of shelters. Council member
Budhanan stated there is a County Dept. of Emergencies Dir-
ector and part of his function is to disseminate this infor-
mation. Council member Moore stated that certain areas such
as the basement of the Courthouse and the basement of City
Hall are designated shelters. He further stated that the
proposed evacuation of Seattle to Yakima is an impossibility.
Council member Beauchamp stated the City has a responsibility
to insure the public is properly informed on this subject.
2. DISCUSSION RE: CITIZENS' FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Council member Sparling gave an overview of the Committee's
report and proposed that Council members Beauchamp and Moore
assist him in selecting individuals under the twelve cate-
gories. Council member Doty stated the four goals listed
seemed too broad in scope. Discussion among Council and staff
continued regarding the proposed goals. It was MOVED by
Mcore, seconded by Buchanan to continue this matter to next
week's Council Study Session with further information to be
provided to Council members prior to the meeting. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
3. GENERAL INSURANCE PROGRAM REVIEW (Continued from 7/13/82)
Mayor Cannichael stated she had received requests for appear-
II/ ance fran specific individuals present. Joel 1 Fred S.
James & Company of Washington, Inc., stated he basically
agreed with the staff's recommendations. However, he further
stated that the use of an outside consultant would be time
consuming and he recommended having the current agent prepare
the bid specifications. Neil Dickensen, Fred S. James, stated
he felt that Conover had made some inaccurate statements in
its letter to Allstar. City Manager Zais responded on the
issue of using an outside consultant, stating that it would be
inappropirate for the current agent to prepare bid specif-
ications since it would result in a biased opinion and that in
the interest of fairness and equity it should be prepared by
an independent firm. City Attorney Andrews agreed that the
use of an independent consultant, who would be precluded fran
bidding, would eliminate possible legal repercussions from any
outside contenders. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by
Beauchamp to continue this matter under Item No. 9-A on the
regular agenda. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
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4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Beauchamp to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective
bargaining and pending litigation. Unanimously carried by
voice vote.
BUSINESS MEETING
5. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meet-
ing, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett,
Beaudhamp, Budhanan, Doty, Moore, Sparling and City Manager
Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
6. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Carmichael referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning Whether there were any additions or dele-
tions from either Council members or citizens present. Coun-
cil member Doty requested that Item No. 16 be removed from the
Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council
that the deletion of Item No. 16, as requested, be made. The
Acting City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, in-
cluding Resolutions and Ordinances by title. It was MOVED by
Doty, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read,
be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. (Sub-
sequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items
on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further
discussion.)
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*8. MINUTES
The Council minutes of July 27, 1982 were approved, having
been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one
present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
9. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
A. ITEM NO. 3
Glen Williams of Conover Insurance, Inc. responded to Coun-
cil's questions regarding rates on insurance coverage for City
vehicles stating there is an additional charge of $1600 to
have all vehicles included on the policy. Council member
Moore requested an explanation of the rating system, to which
Mr. Williams and Mr. Dickensen responded. It was MOVED by
Doty, seconded by Beauchamp to accept the staff's report to
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continue with Conover and direct staff to explore drafting of
specifications for purposes of competitive bidding. After
further discussion, the question was called for the vote on
the Motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, questioned Council as to the mean-
ing of their accepting a submitted report for Council
consideration. It was the general consensus of Council that
when it accepts a report it is ratifying it and its
recommendations, unless specific stipulations are so
indicated.
11. REPORT RBSARDINU PROSPECTIVE FEDERAL LEGISLATION EFFECTING CABLE
TELEVISION FRANCHISE
John Beer, Jr., Director of Community & Economic Development
reviewed the staff report. Mayor Carmichael advised staff
that SB 2172 has been amended but did not have full knowledge
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as to the dhanges. After discussion, it was MOVED by Beau-
champ, seconded by Mbore, to table this matter until further
information can be provided. Carried by 4-3 voice vote.
Beauchamp, Carmidhael, and Doty voting nay.
12. CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF TRANSIT MARKETING SPECIALIST POSITION
Dan Newton, Transit Manager, reviewed the staff report. Coun-
cil member Barnett requested June and July figures prior to
making a decision on extending this position. It was MOVED by
Barnett, seconded by Buchanan to table this matter one week
until up-to-date figures can be provided. Motion failed by
3-4 voice vote. Beauchamp, Carmichael, Doty, and Moore voting
nay. Council member Doty stated she believes this position
II/ has made a difference in the public relations aspects of the
Transit system. Mayor Carmichael stated that part of the
reason for continuing this position until the end of the year
is because it would take that long before accurate results
would be visible. Diane Tilstra, Marketing Specialist, re
sponded to Council's questions concerning her jcb function and
that has been accomplished under this program. It was MOVED
by Moore, seconded by Beauchamp to extend the temporary
Marketing Specialist position through December 31, 1982.
Carried by 6-1 voice vote. Barnett voting nay. It was the
general consensus of the Council to have staff prepare the
six-month Transit Division financial report available for
review at next week's meeting.
13. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ON NOB HILL BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS
City Manager Zais stated as a point of clarification regarding
the bond issue, that the costs cited in the report indicate
various options and that the amount actually referred to the
electorate for their vote is the project costs and does not
include interest. Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering &
Utilities, reviewed the staff report and responded to Coun-
cil's questions. Mayor Carmichael stated there were certain
individuals present in the audience who wished to speak on
this issue. Jean Allard, 3805 Meadow Lane, stated an alterna-
tive would be to consider a policy resolution requesting the
Railroad to discontinue service of YVT west of 6th Avenue and
to put this to the vote of the people. Ines Rice, 4409
Arlington, stated she is opposed to the proposed bond issue
and recommended waiting until the interest rates drop before
proposing these dhanges, and that in the meantime to simply
repair the holes and to perform normal road maintenance.
Council member Moore stated that the first step is to meet
with Union Pacific representatives to discuss removal of the
YVT tracks; and if not agreeable, then to renovate the tracks
in order to use the lane for traffic. Mr. Covell responded to
Council's questions regarding state standards, stating that
they are set by law, applicable for any new right,-of-way or
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any rebuilding, and require a minimum 70 ft. right-of-way for
arterial streets; however, cities are allowed to request for
deviation. He further stated that if the State passes a law
that financially impacts the City, then legally the State
should be liable for contribution. Council member Barnett
mentioned he had previously provided Council with a copy of
his proposed modification, which is a concept using a 52 ft.
right-of-way. He also stated that under the other proposals,
it would take three to five years for condemnation proceedings
to acquire the right-of-way and this is too long. Mr. Covell
stated his concern about future federal or state funding if
state standards are not followed. Council member Buchanan
stated that since the City has not previously relied upon
state monies, that he could not foresee losing much if this
project were undertaken without asking for state approval.
City Manager Zais discussed the franchise renewal stating that
the City needs to establish ground rules for franchising
procedures and recommended forming a negotiating committee to
set up this procedures. Council member Barnett stated this
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should be accomplished prior to voting on this issue. It was
MOVED by More, seconded by Beauchamp to form a comittee
consisting of staff and - two or three Council members to meet
with representatives of YVT to discuss next year's franchise
and the possibilities of moving the tracks. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. It was the general consensus of the
Council that Council members Moore, Buchanan, and Mayor
Carmichael would be members of this committee with Council
member Barnett serving as an alternate. It was also the
general consensus of the -Council to have staff prepare
up-to-date costs bond consideration on ,Council member
Barnett proposal. -
*14. AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF YAKIMA-AND YMCA.REGARDING,WASHINGTON PARK
POOL
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RESOLUTION NO. D-4700, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and acting City Clerk of the City Yakima to execute
an agreement with the - Young Men's Christian. Association re-
, garding Washington Park Swimming Pool.
*15. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL REQUEST FOR PURCHASING DIVISION
The out-of-state travel - request for Jean Shipman, Purchasing
Agent, to attend the Northwest Managers' Conference
in Calgary, Canada, October 6-8,: 1982 at a cost of approx-
imately $645, was approved.
16. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT E. CHESTNUT ST. AND S. NACRES AVENUE
REQUESTED BY ROBERT SCHULTZ (VA-ALTA OORPORATION)
Ordinance No.-2628 having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that the ordinance be passed.
Council member Doty stated she.requested this item be removed
from the Consent Agenda to note-that there has been continued
discussion :by the citizenry Opposing this: issue; Council
member Barnett voiced agreement. - The .question was called for
the vote on the Motion. Carried by 5-2: roll call vote.
Barnett and Doty voting nay. :
ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE approving the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at the south-
east corner of East Chestnut and South.Nadhes Avenue in the
City of Yakima from R-3, Multiple-Family Zone to Planned
Development Zone.
*17. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 56TH AVENUE & SUMMITVIEW,
REQUESTED BY PAYLESS DRUG STORES
ORDINANCE NO. 2629, AN ORDINANCE granting a major modification
of a Planned-Development Zone applicable to property at the
southwest corner of 56th and Summitview Avenues in the City of
Yakhma.
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*18. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT OORNELL AND W. NCB HILL BOULEVARD,
REQUESTED BY FABRIC LAND
ORDINANCE NO. 2630, AN ORDINANCE granting a major modification
of a Planned Development Zone applicable to property on the
northwest corner of Cornell Avenue and West Nob Hill Boule-
vard; and declaring an emergency.
*19. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING MONEY TO PAY FOR THE
CONTRACTED WORK AND MATERIALS ASSOCIATED 'WITH THE REPAIR OF WASH-
INGTON POOL (SECOND READING)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for the repair of Washington
Pool having been read by title only at the previous meeting,
was brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2631, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1982 budget for
the City of Yakima; and transferring and appropriating money
within and among various funds and accounts, all as appro-
priations for the 1982 City of Yakima Budget.
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20. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais sought further clarification on Council's
notion regarding the insurance matter.
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ITEMS OF INFORMATION : •
„Itens of information supplied to Council were: memo fran City
Manager re: Council Originated. Pending Items. 7/29/82;
letter fran Diane Gilliland, Assistant Manager of Yakima
Center re: International Association of Auditorium Managers
Convention July ,17-21. 7/23/82; petition. from Mobile Home
Owners requesting reinstatement of Officer Larry Carroll as
leader of the OnGuard Program. 7/20/82; letter from Parks
II/ Director to Perry Robinson re: condition of parks. 7/23/82;
, article fran 7/16/82 Wall Street Journal, "The, New Federal-
ism'; A Reagan About-Face”; article from 7/26/82 Business
Week, "States put their bite on the federal tax cut"; minutes
of 7/8/82 Community Programming Advisory Committee meeting;
minutes of 7/15/82 Board of.. Appeals meeting; and minutes of
7/12/82 -Utility Rate Advisory Board meting.'
21. _ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to cane before the Council, it
was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to move into Exec-
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utive Session for the purpose of discussing pending ,litia-
tion and to adjourn the meeting to then meet on August 9, 1982
*- - :12:00 NOon for a tour of-theCity Parks and that said
August 9th meeting will adjourn to August 10, 1982 at 1:30
p.m. for the regular Council meeting. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. The meting adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
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