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OCTOBER 5, 1982
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 Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beaudhamp, Lynn Budhanan,
Shirley Doty, and W. K. "Pete" Moore. Jack Sperling absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GDOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Moore requested that staff respond to the
petition from McClure School Parent Council advising them that
Council is not considering renovating Nob Hill Blvd. without
any sidewalks. He further questioned whether the $5,000
donation for the Sunfair Parade, as mentioned in the report
fran the Police Dept., is in addition to the $5,000 already
given. City. Manager Zais stated that the total contribution
was $10,000. Council member Moore expressed his concern about
spending this much money on the Sun Fair Parade.
In regards to the letter from John Beer, Jr., to the DARC
Committee regarding the sprinkler systan ordinance, Council
member Moore questioned as to when had this matter became a
function of the Community Development Deparbnent, since he
felt this should be part of the Fire Departnent's
responsibility. City Manager Zais stated he had requested the
Community Development Department undertake this project since
Code Inspection is part of their organization and this project
pertains to codes. Council member Moore stated he would
prefer this matter come under discussion as part of the Fire
Master Plan. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to hold
this matter in abeyance until Council receives input from the
City Manager regarding the Fire Master Plan. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Sperling absent.
Council member Doty mentioned that the Park-and-Ride program
was a tremendous success and that Ken Wilson, Oration
Supervisor, did a remarkable jdb and should be so recognized.
Council member Barnett mentioned that in response to an
editorial in the paper regarding the storm drainage plan, the
issue is not whether the City should implement this plan or
all the others being considered (street lights, sidewalk
improvements, Nob Hill Blvd. improvements), but whether the
residents can pay for all of these, and that each Council
member must - make individual judgments as to priorities.
Mayor Carmichael mentioned that Vince Nubling wished to be
considered for reappointment to the Planning Commission. It
was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to reappoint Vincent
Nubling for a six-year term on the Planning Cc:mission.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sperling absent.
2. REPORT ON STREET LIGHT TURN-CUT PROGRAM
Hank Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer, was available for
Council questions. Council member Beauchamp questioned to
that extent is the turn out of lights in residential areas
being proposed. Mr. Hein advised this is still being limited
to one side of arterial streets only, although certain
arterials do run through residential sections. Council member
Doty questioned the possibility of certain street lights being
out for an entire month '-under the proposed maintenance plan.
Mr. Hein advised this could feasibly occur. He further stated
that although the maintenance schedule is to begin on a
monthly basis, it might be possible to return to a mire
frequent maintenance schedule once the program is firmly
established. Council marker Barnett expressed his concern
about the possibility of blacking out residential areas and
felt any savings generated by this procedure would be
negligible compared to newly created problems such as
security. Council member Moore voiced his agreeffent. Council
member Doty stated she felt this program should continue in
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effect for a While longer, be closely monitored and then
studied again for any needed dhanges. It was MOVED by Mbore,
seconded by Budhanan to continue this discussion as part of
the regular business meeting under Item No. 7-A.
3. STATUS REPORT ON URBAN AREA PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
John Beer, Jr., Director of Community & Economic Development,
distributed a letter dated October 4th from the attorney
retained on this matter, Mr. Fessler, which stated he will
have a draft copy of the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance by
October 15th. Also, Dick Anderwald, Planning Director for
Yakima County, distributed a package fran the Board of County
Commissioners proposing an interim ordinance resulting in the
II/ elimination of duplicative project reviews. Mr. Anderwald that also wished to point out at the letter fran the
Commissioners states their desire to discuss this proposal
with the City Council later this month. Mr. Beer advised that
there is a difference of opinion between the City and County
involving duplicate review of ccmnercial, industrial and
multi-family projects, but that no problem exists in proposing
the elimination of duplicate review by the City on County
single-family long and short subdivisions. City Manager Zais
explained there would be no problem in Council approving the
staff recommendations presented and later meeting with the
County to discuss any existing differences. It was MOVED by
Budhanan, seconded by Doty to continue this discussion as part
of the regular business meeting under IteM No. 7-B.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett,
Beaudhamp, Budhanan, Doty, Moore and City Manager Zais and
City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Sparling absent
and excused.
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 fran either Council members or citizens present.
Council member Barnett requested the deletion of Item Nos. 12a
and 13; and Council member Budhanan requested the deletion of
Item No. 10. It was the general consensus of the Council that
II/ the deletion of Item Nos. 10, 12a and 13, as requested, be
made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items,
including resolutions and an ordinance by title. It was MOVED
by Beauchamp, seconded by Moore that the Consent Agenda, as
read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Sparling absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an
asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled
under one motion without further discussion.)
7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
A. ITEM NO. 2
Council member Doty questioned whether PP&L would be able to
go through committee meetings and still meet their time
constraints. Bob Zike, Operations Manager for PP&L, felt this
would not generate a problem and agreed with the staff
recommendations. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Budhanan
that the Mayor be empowered to appoint two Council members and
one alternate to meet jointly with staff and PP&L
representatives to fully explore the intentions of both the
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City and the company in regards to street lights. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. It was the general
consensus of the Council that said committee shall consist of
Council members Doty and Moore with Mayor Carmichael as
alternate.
B. ITEM NO. 3
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to have staff prepare
an amendment to Resolution No. D-1250 to reflect that the City
will no longer conduct a duplicate review on County
single-family long and short subdivisions and said amended
resolution to become effective at the time the County adopts
the Interim Ordinance. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Sparling absent. It was the general consensus of the Council
that a meeting be scheduled with Council and County
Commissioners by October 15th to review the proposed Interim
Ordinance.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mayor Carmichael advised that the Board members of Yakima
Valley Transportation - Elderly & Handicapped have asked for a
two-week postponement.
9. HEARING ON COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT OF SJR 143, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FINANCING
This being the time fixed for the hearing on SJR 143,
Community Redevelopment Financing, John Beer, Jr., Director of
Community & Economic Development, gave a presentation
outlining the purposes, and pros and cons of the proposed bill
Which will appear as a ballot issue on November 2nd, and
requested Council endorsement of sane. There being no citizen
present wishing to - speak to this issue, the public portion of
the hearing was closed. Council member Barnett wished the
record to reflect that proper notice had been given on this
matter by means of publication in the local newspaper. It was
MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to have Council endorse
SJR 143. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CABLE TV CONSULTANT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF TOPPENISH
Resolution No. D-4714, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Doty, seconded by Moore to adopt the resolution as read.
Council member Buchanan questioned how this agreement would be
able to generate $600 of additional revenue. Bruce Crest,
Cable Communications Coordinator, explained that this
statement is misleading, since in reality it is a
reimbursement and not additional revenue. The question was
called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll
call vote. Sperling absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4714, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
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execute a Cable TV Consultation Agreement with the City of
Tcppenish, Washington.
*11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT WITH
PRIME COMPUTER, INC. FOR LEASE OF A COMPUTER DISK DRIVE AND
CONTROLLER EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4715, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an addendum agreement with Prime Computer, Inc.
12. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIMS
A. Resolution No. D-4716, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Beauchamp, seconded by Moore to adopt the resolution as
read. Council member Barnett questioned the procedure for
giving notification to residents regarding the flushing of
watermains. City Attorney Andrews outlined the current
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procedure and stated it may not he considered adequate and
that a better procedure would be to mail _a notice to those
residents which might be affected. The question was called
for a.. vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call
' vote. Sperling absent. -
_RESOLUTION NO. D-4716, A RESOLUTION the payment of
$53.50 to Velma: M., Reinmuth in settlement of a claim for
damages filed with the City of Yakima.
*B. RESOLUTION , DENYING PAYMENT TO JACK CARLTON
RESOLUTION NO. D-4717, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Jack
II/ Carlton in the amount of $76.98 filed with the City of Yakima.
-- 13. -ORDINANCE REG IIC UIAT INDUSTRIAL WASTE SEWER USE
An Ordinance regulating industrial waste sewer use and
providing for disposal and treatment of septage waste
material, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Doty,
Seconded by Beauchamp to adopt the ordinance as read. Council
member Barnett stated he had no problem with the ordinance,
but did question the procedure followed; specifically stating
a lack of coordination with the Health Department, since they
were unaware of this proposed ordinance. Council member Moore
requested further information he provided such as those
sections of the ordinance which are being repealed. John
Fisher, Wastewater Superintendent, stated Health Department
guidelines had been followed in the preparation of this
ordinance, and he is planning to meet with their officials
after this ordinance has been approved. City Manager Zais
recommended that this ordinance be tabled until his staff can
coordinate their efforts with the Health Department. It was
MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Buchanan to table this item
until staff has met with the Health Department. Carried by
4-2 roll call vote. Doty and Moore voting nay; Sperling
absent.
14. OTHER BUSINESS
City Attorney Andrews advised that in the lawsuit, Bishop vs.
City of Yakima, the Court has reconsidered and is granting
reimbursement of attorney's fees of approximately $30,000 to
the opposing side. However, Mr. Andrews felt the insurance
company would be responsible for paying these monies and not
the City.
Mayor Carmichael announced that the Chamber of Caturerce
Banquet will be October 14, Thursday evening, at the
Convention Center, with cocktails being served at 6:00 p.m.
and dinner at 7:00 p.m.
II/ ITEMS OF INFORMATION
of Information suppli fr
ed to Council were: petition an
McClure School Parent Council re: proposed renovation plans
for Nob Hill Boulevard. 9/23/82; Department of Social and
Health Services Plan for meeting federal and state budget
reductions, October 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983 prepared by Alan
J. Gibbs, Secretary. 9/24/82; merrorandurn to Police Chief
LaRue re: Cost of Sunfair Parade and Fun Run. 9/28/82;
merrorandurn to DARC members from Director of Community &
Economic Development re: Proposed Sprinkler Requirements;
article from 9/27/82 U.S. News & World Report, "To Rebuid
America - $2.5 Trillion Job."; article frcm 9/29/82 Wall
Street Journal, "Cities Getting Part of Profits for Giving Aid
to Developers"; and minutes of September 7, 1982 Planning
Commission meeting, and agenda for October 5, 1982 Planning
Commission meeting.
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15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to cane before the Council, it
was MOVED by Nicore, second& by Bu,ctianan that this meting be
adjourned at the hour of 4 : 25 p . M. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Sparling absent.
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