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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
Assistant Mayor Lynn Budhanan, Clarence Barnett, Shirley Doty, W. K.
"Pete" Moore and Jack Sparling. Council member Henry Beaudidup present
after 1:45 p.m. Mayor Carmichael absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Doty reported a local tavern owner had called
her questioning the effect the current Washington State
Lottery is having on the City's tax revenue. She questioned
II/ if there has been a decrease in the tax revenue due to
increased citizen participation in the Lottery versus
legalized local gambling, suds as punch boards and pull tabs.
City Manager Zais responded that it is somewhat premature to
determine the effect on local revenue due to the Lottery,
however, he indicated staff will research the item.
Council member Doty informed Council of reports from citizens
she has received regarding grade school children selling
cookies and candy, soliciting for a non-local organization
called "Junior Careers." She indicated the Children informed
the citizens they are trying to start a Junior Careers
organization in Yakima. Council member Doty questioned the
local reguirements regarding legal solicitations. City
Attorney Andrews informed Council he would research the local
requirements regarding local permits and respond back to
Council on this item.
2. REVIEW OF PURCHASING PRACTICES AND POLICY ISSUES
A. Request for policy guidelines regarding purchase of City
vehicles.
B. Report on treatment of sales tax and bid tabulations.
C. Report on analysis of City/County joint purdhasing.
Larry Wittenberg, Assistant City Manager, was present to
provide an overview of staff's report on current purchasing
practices. Larry Wittenberg then introduced Jean Shipman,
Purchasing Agent, and Julie Lande, Purchasing Buyer. Jean
Shipman addressed the issue of purchasing police vehicles,
informing Council of the need for policy guidelines regarding
this issue. She requested Council direction regarding the
amount of money Council is willing to spend to keep put
local. Council member Sparling expressed his opinion of
encouraging the City to buy locally, citing benefits obtained
by doing so. Council member Doty questioned the City's
purchase practices regarding purchases within the City limits.
Jean Shipman responded, informing Council of the current
II/ policy procedures. (Council member Doty absent after 1:55
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p.m.) Council member Beauchamp questioned if the Police
Officers were consulted as to the car's performance and their
preference of a vehicle. Larry Wittenberg responded,
informing Council of a departmental process wherein the Chief
of Police is consulted on such a matter. Jean Shipman
expanded on the current City/County purdhasing policies.
Council member Barnett addressed It No. 2B regarding
treatment of sales tax and bid tabulations. He expressed his
viewpoint that any tax that is unique to Yakima should not
hinder a local vendor in the analysis of a bid. Council
member Beauchamp expressed his opinion that sales tax should
not be a determining factor in a bid. City Attorney Andrews
addressed the legal aspects on sales tax pertaining to bids.
Following discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by
Beaudhamp that the sales tax not be included in the evaluation
of a bid. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Doty
temporarily absent. Carmichael absent. Council member
Sparling reiterated his opinion, stressing the importance of
providing local dealers with an opportunity to bid on the
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police cars. Council member Beauchamp questioned if the City
had ever experienced any problems regarding service on cars
purdhased by state contract in the past. Don Toney, Fleet
Manager - City Shops, was present to respond, indicating they
had not experienced any problems with state contracts.
Council member Sparling suggested he contact local vendors and
inquire if they would be interested in servicing the City's
police vehicles at 5% of the purchase price of the car, thus
ensuring timely and efficent warranty service maintenance. It
was suggested by Council member Moore to hold this item in
abeyance for one week until Council member Sparling reports
back on the warranty service contract.
Council member Barnett expressed his approval of the current
cooperation between the City and County regarding joint
purdhases. Council member Sparling suggested purchasing
expensive equipment jointly with the County, sharing cost and
use of the equipment. City Manager Zais commented that Dave
Rhodes, Public Works Director, and Don Toney, Fleet Manager,
are currently researching the feasibility of renting versus
purchasing expensive equipment. It was the general consensus
of the Council to accept staff's report on this item, and to
recommend the continuation of joint purchases with the County
whenever possible.
Jean Shipman requested Council's direction regarding purchase
of the four police cars by state contract. She informed
- Council the state contract expires April 15th. It was M)VED
. by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp to approve the purchase of
the four police units from the state contract. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Doty temporarily absent. Carmichael
absent.
It was MDVED by Barnett, seconded by Beauchamp to adjourn at
the hour of 2:30 p.m. until the Business Meeting at 3:00 p.m.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Doty temporarily absent.
Carmichael absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
3. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Assistant Mayor Buchanan presiding, Council members
Barnett, Beauchamp, Doty, Moore and Sparling and City Manager
Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
Carmichael absent and excused.
4. INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Barnett.
5. ODNSENT AGENDA
Assistant Mayor Buchanan referred to the Itans placed on the
Consent Agenda, questioning Whether there were any additions
or deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
Council member Barnett requested Item No. 12 to be added to
the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the
Council that the addition of Item No. 12, as requested, be
made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items,
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including. resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED
by Doty, seconded by Moore that the Consent Agenda, as read,
be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Carmichael
absent.
6. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
None
6A. SPECIAL ELECTION RE: REFERENDUM PETITION (ORDINANCE NO. 2637)
Council member Moore indicated he would like to amend the
motion made at the February 15, 1983 Council meeting Wherein
May 17, 1983 was the date set for a special election regarding
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the referendum petition which was filed in protest of
Ordinance No. 2637 pertaining to refuse service. It was MOVED
by Mbore, seconded by Doty for reconsideration of the motion
regarding the special election of May 17, 1983. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Carmichael absent. It was MOVED by
Mbore, seconded by Barnett to amend the motion; that the date
for the special election be changed from May 17, 1983 until
the primary election in September, 1983. Council member Moore
expressed his concern that by having only one issue on the
special election ballot, the possibility exists of not getting
enough voter turnout and stated he could see no problem with
waiting until September. Council member Doty expressed her
approval of the delay of the election, which would save
approximately $6,000 - $8,000. The question was called for
II/ the vote on the amendment to the motion. Unanimously carried
by voice vote. Carmidiael absent. The question was called
for a vote on the motion as amended. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Carmichael absent.
*7. MINUTES
The Council minutes of January 11, 1983 were approved, having
been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one
present wishing to have said minutes read pUblicly.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Maud Scott, 712 E. Spruce Street, was present to speak in
opposition of the closing of Washington Pool last year and
commented on a recent article in the newspaper regarding the
financial difficulties experienced by Parks and Recreation
regarding pool operations. She suggested the City research
alternatives regarding pool operations rather than closing
Lions Pool indefinitely. She expressed her opinion that the
City does not maintain the southeast area of the City as well
as other areas of the City, and suggested alternating the
closure of the pools.
9. APPEARANCE BY ROBERT TRIMBLE TO REQUEST STREET NAME CHANGE
Robert Trimble was not present at this time; discussion
followed Item No. 11.
10. HEARING ON MAJOR MODIFICATION/REZONE FROM R-2 TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT AT 54 W. NCB HILL BOULEVARD (BAME00 TERRACE)
This being the time fixed for the hearing on a major
modification/rezone from R-2 to Planned Development at 54 W.
Nob Hill Boulevard, Council member Moore questioned if the six
recommendations regarding conditions for approval by the
Planning Commission have been met by the applicant, Bamboo
Terrace. Larry Wright, Assistant Director of Community and
II/ Economic Development, responded affirmatively. Council member
Doty addressed the kitchen expansion, requesting clarification
if the expansion was allowed up to within one foot from a
property line. Tarry Wright responded, informing Council that
the expansion was allowed up to the property line, or in this
case, the fence. There being no citizen present wishing to
speak to this issue, the public portion of the hearing was
closed. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Barnett to accept
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and to direct
staff to prepare the proper legislation approving the rezone.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael absent.
11. HEARING ON REZONE REQUEST, R-3 TO B-1, LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF
THE 300 BLOCK OF SOUTH 10TH AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY D. MILLER AND
J. SAHR
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone
request, R-3 to B-1, located in the vicinity of the 300 block
of South 10th Avenue, as requested by D. Miller and J. Sahr,
Bob Hughes, Associated Relators, was present to represent the
proponents on this rezone request. He informed Council the
property has been sold to Sons Shine Properties and they are
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in support of this rezone. Dr. William Forest, 6004 Douglas
Drive, was present to speak in support of the rezone request.
He informed Council he had bought the property with the
intention of expanding his practice. Council member Doty
requested further explanation of the area involved in the
rezone. She questioned if there would be sufficient off
street parking available. Larry Wright responded to Council's
questions, and informed Council that this was a rezone request
and not a planned development. He explained the procedure for
a redone versus a planned development. A letter dated 2/1/83,
written by Dr. C. A. Severn, in support of the rezone request,
was entered into the record. Everett Danielson, 309 S. 10th
Avenue, was present to speak in opposition to the rezone
request, citing parking problems as the reason for his
opposition. There being no other citizen present wishing to
speak to this issue, the public portion of the hearing was
closed. It was MDVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sparling to
accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
direct staff to prepare the proper legislation approving the
rezone. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael
absent.
9. APPEARANCE BY ROBERT TRIMBLE TO RBDUEST STREET NAME CHANGE
Reverend Robert Trimble, representing the Committee to re-name
Sixth Street, was present to request the City Council to
consider renaming Sixth Street to Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Drive. Reverend Trimble also requested that January 15, the
birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., be declared a City
holiday. Reverend Trimble distributed information to Council
regarding his request. Billie Cates-Green, Committee member
of the Committee to Re-name Sixth Street, was present to speak
in support of the request to change Sixth Street to Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr., Drive and spoke in support of declaring
January 15 as a City holiday, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. She distributed information regarding her support
to members of the Council. A letter written by Kim L. Gordon,
914 S. 4th Ave., expressing her support for the name change,
was entered into the record. Those citizens present speaking
in opposition to this request were: Mrs. Lyle Warming, 508 E.
Chestnut; Mrs. Alfreda Walsh, 407 S. 6th St., Mr. Robert
Milner, 211 S. 6th St., Ines Rice, 4409 W. Arlington; Alice
Walker, 305 S. 10th Ave., and Maud Scott, 712 E. Spruce
Street. There were suggestions made that a possible
alternative would be to name a freeway, building or park in
honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Pastor Everhart, Mount
Hope Baptist Church, and Dolores Goodman, citizen, were
present to speak in support of this request. Assistant Mayor
Buchanan ,request ed the following names be entered into the
record as having phoned Council, expressing their opposition
to the request to Change the name of 6th Street. Margaret
Grave, 103 S. 6th St., Karen Paradis, 312 S. 6th St., Mrs.
- Hernandez, 305 S. 6th St., Rose Etl, 412 S. 6th St., Mrs.
Walsh, 407 So. 6th St., Lois Cronk, Mrs. Andrews, Robert
Milner, Mrs. Flory, Anna Kaiser, Mrs. Crider, Mrs. Nick
Schmidt, 211 No. 6th St., Mrs. Maloney, Dave Towell, 607 No.
6th St., and J. M. St. George, 608 N. 6th Street. A letter
dated 2/23/83, written by Dorothy G. Marley, Sun Tower, 6 No.
- 6th St., in opposition to the re-naming of 6th St., was also
entered into the record. Council member Beauchamp suggested
holding a public hearing to obtain comments from the residents
who live on 6th Street, before the Council makes a
determination on this issue. Council member Moore expressed
his opposition to re-naming Sixth Street and suggested naming
a school or after Dr. King as other alternatives. It
was the general consensus of the Council to request staff to
research this request and respond back to Council.
*12. 1982 ANNUAL REPORT FROM YAKIMA HOUSING AUTHORITY
The 1982 Annual Report from the Yakima Housing Authority
submitted by the Director of Community & Economic Developeent,
dated February 22, 1983, was accepted and approved.
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*13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SITE USE AGREEMENT WITH
OLDER AMERICAN NUTRITION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. D -4781, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a Site Use Agreement with Older American Nutrition
Program.
*14. FINAL OONTRACT PAYMENT FOR CITY HALL GLASS REPLACEMENT
The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities
dated February 22, 1983, with respect to the completion of the
work on City Hall Glass Replacement, performed by Yakima
I nsulation, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the
final estimate as therein set forth was authorized..
15. OTHER BUSINESS
Karen Roberts, City Clerk, requested Council members
assistance in keeping Council books clear of unnecessary
material, in an effort to prevent deterioration of the books.
Council member Doty questioned if the City was paying
additional money to be on the National League of Cities
mailing list. She indicated she is receiving a copy directly
fram the organization and requested to not receive this
information in the future.
ITEMS OF INFORMATION
Items of information submitted to Council were: letter from
the City Manager to the Mayor and City Council members
regarding the Utility Bond Rating. 2/18/83; memo from the
Personnel Officer regarding Human Relations Commission
Activities. 2/16/83; Monthly Report from the Chief of Police
dated January, 1983; minutes of the February 1, 1983 City of
Yakima Planning Commission, and minutes of the January 24,
1983 Parks & Recreation Commission.
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to cane before the Council, it
was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty that this meeting be
adjourned at the hour of 4 :10 p.m. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Carmichael absent.
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