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OCTOBER 26, 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 Carmidhael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Budhanan,
Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sparling.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Barnett requested a report from staff regarding
a situation Where, following a code inspection, a downtown
businessman questioned the policy of requiring him to change
his refuse, service to bin collection. He commented the
businessman had indicated. that his one can refuse service was - -
quite adequate for his needs. .
Council mother. Doty asked about the feasibility of providing
an after hours, deposit for Utility.Accounts. She suggested
. that perhaps a. repository could be built :into the janitorial
closet located in the "B" Street entrance hallway. Following
discussion regarding the previous - ,inquiries about this
project, City Manager Zais indicated the staff would research
the feasibility of providing this service.
2. NOTIFICATION OF FILING OF REFERENDUM PETITION RE: REFUSE
COLLECTION SERVICE
It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Buchanan to table this
item until receipt of notice of validated petition.
Unanimously carried by voice, vote. Beauchamp absent.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It_wasMOVED.by Buchanan, seconded by Barnett to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending
litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp
Absent.
BUSINESS MEETING .
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members ,cqmmenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett,
Beauchamp, Budhanan, Doty, Mbore, Sparling' and City Manager
Zais and City Attorney Andrews,Fresent on roll call.
5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Beauchamp.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
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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.
Mayor Carmichael received one request for the addition of Item
No. 23A, an off-agenda item, referring Petition No. 992 to the
Engineering Department for a response. Council member Barnett
requested the addition of Item No. 12. It was the general
consensus of the Council that the addition of Items No. 12 and
23A, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the
Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by
title. It was MOVED by Beaudhamp, 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.)
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Mayor Carmichael stated she received a request to discuss Item
No. 22 out of sequence on the Agenda. It was the general
consensus of the Council to advance Item No. 22 to Item No.
7-A.
7. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
None
A. Item No. 22. ORDINANCE IMPOSING AND FIXING RATE OF ADDITIONAL
SALES OR USE TAX
City Manager Zais spoke about the preliminary 1983 budget,
emphasizing the fact that there is nearly a million dollar deficit,
II/ not including several special requests. He stressed the fact that
the City has a very low reserve fund, Which needs to be stregthened
to cover any possible emergencies. He further commented that the
City should strive for less dependency on using FRS funds for
General Fund budgeting, since this source may not be available for
1984. He reported that the FEMA audit of the City's volcano
expense reimbursement request revealed an error in the formula used
to calculate the eligible reimbursable amount to the City. He
stated the City will receive $191,000, rather than the $452,000
previously anticipated. He commented that the revenue was to be
applied towards retirement of the $229,000 loan against the City's
Equipment Rental Fund and an additional $229,000 was to be applied
towards the DOE loan for expenses for volcano clean-up at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant. Council meMber Moore commented that if
it is necessary to increase the sales tax, he would support an
increase of 0.3% rather than 0.5%. He reported that based upon
nine months receipts, a 0.3% sales tax increase would generate
$1,215,500 the following year, giving the City the opportunity to
set up sane reserve funds. He stated that the County has not
indicated if they are going to impose this additional sales tax and
this would place businesses inside the City at a distinct
disadvantage, trying to compete with businesses outside the City
that already have a 0.3% tax advantage. Mayor Carmichael spoke in
support of imposing the additional 0.5% sales tax, emphasizing the
need to build the City's reserve fund and to avoid the necessity of
making drastic cuts in personnel or services in 1983. Council
member Beauchamp stated he would like to withhold his decision on
the vote on the sales tax until after the hearing, to be held
Wednesday evening. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Beaudhamp
that this matter be decided at a special meeting of the Council to
be held at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 28, 1982. Council member
More commented that with the 0.3% sales tax increase, he is not
projecting any major personnel or service cuts. City Manager Zais
mentioned that there is a November 1st deadline to submit this to
the State. Council member Sparling commented on how this
additional tax would impact his business and stated he would not be
willing to impose this tax unless the County also imposes a tax.
The question was called for the vote on the Motion. Unanimously
II/ carried by voice vote.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
9. HEARING ON MAJOR MODIFICATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REQUESTED BY
BURD & BURD FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 105 W. WASHINGTON AVENUE
John Haddix, Associate Planner, was present to answer any
questions. Scott Surd, 408 So. 60th Ave., Yakima, the
applicant, was also available to answer questions. There
being no citizen present wishing to speak to this issue, the
public portion of the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan to accept staff's
recommendation and have staff prepare legislation.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
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10. HEAPING ON REDONE REQUESTED BY GERALD GIPSON FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
IN THE 600 BLOCK OF S. 3RD STREET
Gerald L. Gipson, 616 So. 3rd Street, the applicant, was
available to answer questions. Those citizens present
speaking in opposition to the rezone were L.E. (Lucinde)
Bryant, 801 So. 4th St.; Beulah Lloyd, 611 So. 3rd Street;
Pastor John E. Everhart, Mount Hope Baptist Churdh, 613 So.
3rd St.. Freeman R. Johnson, 613_ So. ,3rd Street, Geneve
Johnson, 613 So. 3rd Street; and Johnny L. Rance, 812 So. ath
Street. Pastor Everhart expressed the Church Board's concern
about the different type businesses that are allowed under a
B -2-zone, which could be a future problem. He requested that
this hearing be delayed one week in order to meet with Mr.
Gipson. Mr. Gipson, apace in support of this rezone, stating
this location is a canplete eyesore, and needs rezoning to
make the necessary improvements. Mr. Gipson said he has no
objections to delaying the hearing a week. It was MOVED by II/
Barnett, seconded by Buchanan to continue this hearing at next
Imeek's ,neeting, November 2, 1982. Unanimously carried by
voice vote.
11. STATUS REPORT ON STORM DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN -
It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Moore to remove Item
No. - 11 from the table, for discussion. Dennis Cavell,
Director of Engineering and Utilities, repOrted on the
alternative of reducing the scope of the project, as apposed
to approving the consultant's request for a 9% fee increase.
He stated that the financial analysis, which would be deleted
ftcm the project, is done to find the best funding for the
capital improvonents. Council nether Doty reported she heard
that public works projects are probably of format tnportance,
if the Federal government sponsors a work prcgram. Mr. Covell
reported that the consultant insisted_ on staying at the
$25,000 plus the 9 percent for the drainage study, as outlined
in the contract. Council member Doty suggested the financial
study be done by staff with the assistance of Larry Lenz, U.S.
Soil Conservation staff and Paul Strater, Kittitas/Yakima
Econcmic Development District. Mr. Covell explained a
drainage plan would give the City a cost estimate and analysis
of any given project. Council member Moore stated the City
cannot afford another project it can't implement. Council
member Moore asked what information the City would have at the
completion of Phase II of the study. Mr. Covell explained the
City would have an indepth analysis of the existing system
that would tell of deficiencies and segments which are
missing, giving priorities of projects. It was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to allocate up to $25,000 and
proceed with Phase II to canplete this particular study.
Following discussion, the question was called for a vote on
the motion. Failed by 4-3 hand vote. Barnett, Buchanan,
Moore and Sparling voting nay.
*12. SUBMISSION OF 1983 AIRPORT BUDGET
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The submission of the 1983 Airport budget was accepted.
*13. AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA ODUNTY FOR RADIO REPEATER TRANSMISSION SITE
RESOLUTION NO. D-4723, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager. and City Clerk of the City of Yakige to
execute an agreement with the County of Yakima for use of the
Elephant Mountain Radio'Site.
*14. RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT KIWANIS PARK
RESOLUTION NO— D-4724, A RESOLUTIaN,authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a lease agreenent with John and GaiLlialker.
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*15. CONSIDERATION OF ODLLECrIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS:
A. couRcrivE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH I.A.F.F. Local 469
(LEOFF)
RESOLUTION NO. D-4725, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a collective bargaining agreement for calendar year
1983 with Local 469, International Association of Fire
Fighters, AFL-CIO.
B. COLLECTIVE BAFGAINING AGREEMENT WITH I.A.F.F. LOCAL 469 (PERS)
11/ RESOLUTION NO. D-4726, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a collective bargaining agreement for calendar year
1983 with Local 469, International Association of Fire
Fighters, AFL-CIO.
*16. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIMS:
A. DAMAGE CLAIM FILED BY CHARLES JOHNSON
RESOLUTION NO. D-4727, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of
$47.79 to Charles Johnson in settlement of a claim for damages
filed with the City of Yakima.
B. DAMAGE CLAIM FILED BY DAVID GURAL
RESOLUTION NO. D-4728, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of
$106.20 to David F. Gural in settlement of a claim for damages
filed with the City of Yakima.
*17. RIGHT OF WAY USE PERMIT FOR COLUMBIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN
The Right of Way Use Permit reguested by Columbia Federal
Savings and Loan, was accepted.
*18. APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT OF YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL SECURITY FENCE
CONTRACT
The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities
dated October 26, 1982, with respect to the completion of the
work on the Yakima Air Terminal Security Fence project,
performed by McBride Fence Company, was approved, the work
accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set
forth was authorized.
*19. SET DATES OF HEARINGS FOR 1983 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
APPLICATION
November 16 and 23, 1982 were set as the dates of hearings to
consider the 1983 Community Development Block Grant
applications.
20. AGREEMENT WITH DIAMOND PARKING, INC., RE: DOWNTOWN CITY PARKING
LOTS
City Manager Zais introduced Lee Senon, Chairman of the
Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee, who attended this
meeting to answer questions regarding the agreement with
Diamond Parking, Inc. Resolution NO. D-4729, having been read
by title, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Barnett that
the resolution be adopted. Mayor Carmichael asked about the
• change from receiving 50 percent to 45 percent of the total
gross monthly parking revenues. Assistant City Manager,
Wittenberg explained this was due to the City agreeing to
share the expense of the City's Leasehold Tax. He reported
the City will still issue parking permits for 23 stalls.
(Council member Doty absent after 5:02 p.m.) Lee Senon
mentioned some of the benefits to the City by leasing the
operation on these lots, i.e., the upkeep, repair, snow
removal would be maintained by Diamond Parking. Following
discussion, the question was called for a vote on the notion.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. D-4729, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a Parking Lot Lease Agreement with Diamond Parking,
Inc.
21, AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC
PARKING LOTS IN THE CORE BUSINESS DISTRICT
Mr. Semon announced DARC would like the Council to consider
putting the 45 percent revenues into the PBIA fund to continue
to improve the downtown area. Ordinance No. 2645 having been
read by title, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Moore that
the Ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call
vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2645, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control;
limiting parking time in the core business district; repealing
regulations applicable to public parking lots operated by the
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City; providing for the issuance of long term parking permits;
amending Section 9.50.521, repealing Section 9.50.675 and
enacting new Section 9.50.676, all of the City of Yakima
Municipal Ccde; and declaring an emergency.
22. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING AND FIXING THE RATE OF AN
ADDITIONAL SALES OR USE TAX IN THE CITY OF YAKIMA
Considered under Item No. 7A
*23. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND OJMPENSATION PLAN
ORDINANCE NO. 2646, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
adopting a classification and canpensation plan for City
employees to be effective November 27,-1982; amending Sections
2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
23A. PETITION NO. 992
Petition No. 992, requesting that the City leave the two city
street lights on full time during the ni hours on pole
#226508 and pole #226601 on North 38th Avenue, Yakima, was
referred to the Department of Engineering and Utilities.
24. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais gave the Council members material to be used
at the hearing on the 1983 Budget and one-half percent local
sales tax increase proposal on October 27, 1982 at 7:30 p.m.
in Room C of the Yakima Center.
ITEMS OF INFORMATION
Its of information supplied to Council were: letter from
Yakima Valley Cablevision re: monthly report for elected
officials and City management. 10/18/82; letter from Chamber
of Commerce re: Council hearing on 1983 Budget. 10/82; memo
from Sherry Brawn, Dispatcher re: Dial-A-Ride
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Service/Provident Industries Shuttle. 10/22/82; memo from
Parks Director re: Fund 311 Status Report of cash flow.
10/19/82; memo from Supervising Traffic Engineer re: 1st
" Street/Yakima Avenue resynchronization. 10/19/82; letter from
Director of Engineering and Utilities to McClure School Parent
Council re: Petition in renovation considered for Nob Hill
Blvd. between 16th and 40th Avenues. 10/18/82; minutes of
October 5,1982 Commission Meeting; minutes of August
30, 1982 Utility Rate Advisory Ward Meeting; agenda for
meeting of Parks and Recreation Commission. 10/25/82; and
agenda for the Board of Adjustment Meeting. 10/26/82;
25. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to cane before the Council, it
was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Barnett that the meeting be
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adjourned at the hour of 5:17 p.m. to then meet on this date
at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers for a hearing to consider
the G1eed area water service. Unanimously carried by voice
vote.
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