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JULY 14, 1981
STUDY SESSION
The City Council net in session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn
Carmichael, Bruce Crest, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
It was noted that the committee of the Council to screen
applications and to recommend membership on the Cable TV
Advisory Commission, Wil mako recommendations—to the Council as
&whole.. Theirembers of the Committee are Buchanan, Carmichael
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Committee of the Council had been appointed, no chairman had
been appointed. It was suggested that Council member
CarmiChael be appointed Chairman and the Council members
concurred.
Council member Carmichael stated that in the information
packet, there is a letter from Kent Swisher asking for
information from those who attended the Association of
Washington Cities Conference in Yakima. She made particular
note of the last page in which mention was made of whether
they would like the 1984 Conference in the Tri -Cities or in
Yakima again.
Council member Crest stated that in Spokane during Audience
Participation time, a five minute per person limit was given
for speaking and suggested that the reorganization cammittee
of the Council might propose this change in procedure for
Yakima. Mayor Edmondson stated that there had been a long
time policy by which the Mayor has requested persons speaking,
especially if there are several, to try and limit their
presentation to five minutes. There was discussion on whether
this should be a written policy or just a reminder given to
the people. It was the general consensus to try the idea of
noting on the agenda that the presentations should be limited
to 2 to 5 minutes.
Council member Doty stated that she would like to publicly
note and also to send a letter to Elsie Gregorich, Brown
Avenue, for her efforts in delivering a flyer to persons
living in a 6-8 block area to notify them of the neighborhood
meeting held last Wednesday at the Salvation Army building.
It was the general consensus that a letter should be sent to
her.
Larry Wittenberg, Assistant City Manager, introduced Annette
Wine, Administrative Intern, who will be working on the
guidelines for appointments to boards and commissions. She
will be asking questions and working with the Ad Hoc
Committees of the Council.
2. REPORT ON PROPOSED CITY/COUNTY AIRPORT JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT
Larry Wittenberg, Assistant City Manager, reviewed his summary
explanation and the attachments. He stated that Airport
operations have stabilized, that there has been a change in
Airport Managers, some good progress has been made and there
were some new lease agreements in April. Also, they are
commencing negotiations with the air services. He noted that
in proposing City/County operations of the Airport, that it
will be a joint venture, that they will be dealing with fixed
based operators, property and passengers in the County and the
City and will be sharing any financial burden. He reported
that the proposal is endorsed by the Airport Advisory
Commission and noted that the Chairman, Bill Almon is present
to answer any questions from the Council. Also, the Chamber
of Commerce membership is supportive of the proposal. Airport
Manager, Gary Robbins, showed mid-year expenditures and
revenues on flip charts and reviewed the status of the Airport
budget. He explained that in working to increase revenues,
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they have also been very careful to hold down expenditures.
There was discussion regarding the updating of the lease
agreements and negotiations with the airlines. It was
explained that a great deal of the progress that has been made
in the last few months on the leases has been due to Annette
Wine, the Administrative Intern who has been working with
these. In answg to questions fran Council members regarding
some businesses Airport being in arrears in payments, it
was noted that the situation is better than the previous year
and there has been assistance fran the Legal Department in
collecting these. Airport Manager Robbins also explained
various efforts to gain new revenue for the Airport. There
was also discussion regarding the engaging of architectural
services to upgrade the terminal which .is necessary to bring
the building up to code. After discussion, it was MOVED by
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Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to accept the report, direct
staff to proceed as outlined and contact the County
Commissioners. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
3. REPORT ON MID-REVENUE STATUS AND YEAR-END PROJECTIONS FOR GENERAL
GOVERNMENT AND ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Don Horan, Finance Director, gave an overview of revenues in
the General Fund and the Enterprise Funds. He reviewed his
staff report on Six Month Revenue Results and Projections,
referring to the attached dhart which illustrates revenue
results by major category, as compared to the same period of
time in 1979 and 1980. In the report, he stated that the
projecting of revenues and the impact of those projections is
an art as opposed to a science, that for the most part,
expenditures are controllable, however, revenue is impacted by
the economy, area buying habits and past experience. Also,
areas of primary concern were discussed in detail in the
report, together with areas that are impacted by natural
causes (weather conditions) and economic conditions. Revenue
categories discussed were: liquor profits, sales tax, motor
vehicle excise tax, general property taxes, franchise fees and
utility tax fees, tourist promotion, transit tax, airport and
transit. Mr. Horan also reviewed the attache d cash balance
report for both the Contingency and Revenue Sharing Funds as
well as a summary report of investment income for the first
six months of 1981, as compared to budget. He stated that in
most categories, the City is enjoying the results of high
interest rates; however, he is concerned with the General Fund
interest incame. After discussion, it was noted that the next
report on expenditures, as a comparison to revenues, and the
Parks & Recreation operational program budget (both revenue
and expenditures), will be presented on July 21, 1981. '
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan, to go into
Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
BUSINESS MEETING
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5. ROLL CALL
At 8:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting with Mayor Betty L. Edmondson presiding. Council
members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and
Hinman and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present
on roll call.
6. INVOCATON
Invocation was given by City Attorney Fred Andrews.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or
deletions fran either Council members or citizens present.
Mayor Edmondson advised Council that there was another item to
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be added to the agenda, a resolution setting a hearing date,
and questioned whether or not they wished to put it on Consent
Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council to add
Item No. 13-A to the Consent Agenda. Council member Doty
asked to remove Item No. 13. The City Clerk then read the
Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by
title. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty 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.)
8. HEARING ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. D-4497 TO CREATE A SEWER
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
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D-4497, to create a sewer local improvement district, and
there being no one present wishing to speak to this item, the
public portion of the hearing was closed. Ordinance No. 2529,
having been read by title, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by
Carmichael that the Ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried
by roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2529, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement
of certain property by constructing a pipe sewer with the
necessary wye branches and manholes; establishing a local
improvement district, providing for the method of payment
thereof and creating a special fund.
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mayor Edmondson proclaimed the week of July 25-August 2, 1981,
as CPR Week.
10. REPORT RE SOUTHEAST YAKIMA RECYCLING CENTER
Prior to discussion, Council: members Beauchamp and Hinman were
excused due to possible conflict of interest. Ken Coffin,
CDBG Manager, reviewed the staff report with Council. Mr.
Coffin advised Council that there would have to be a public
hearing for allocation of funds, if Alternate No. 2 is
accepted. Mr. Coffin also explained that the recycling
equipment is at least 5 or 6 years old. City Manager Zais
advised that if the Council were to accept the recommendation
of staff, one of the other departments, Public Works, has an
interest in the truck and possibly the loader. Mr. Coffin
stated that the department could pay the fair market value of
the equipment, as established by an outside appraiser, to HUD.
Mr. Charles Lee and Mr. Pete Optekar of the Southeast
Community Center, advised Council that they were also
interested in the same two pieces of equipment. They
explained that they could came back to Council in four weeks
with an alternate proposal, if they would delay any further
action on these items. Mayor Edmondson questioned why the
Southeast Community Center had taken so long in doming back to
the Council regarding this item. She stated that on March 24,
1981, James Posey, a Southeast Community Center
representative, advised Council that given some time, they
would come back with a proposal. James Posey advised Council
that they had not been contacted and were surprised that there
had not been any process being developed to solicit proposals
for recycling. Mr. Posey stated that it had been the
Southeast Community Center's last understanding from Council
that the City would prepare a criterian and they would solicit
proposals from the rest of the community focused around
recycling. Mr. Posey also advised Council that on May 21,
1981, he had sent a letter to Mr. Zais explaining that they
were still very interested in the recycling idea, but had not
received any reply, until last week. Mr. Coffin explained to
Council, that they had the option to sell only part of the
equipment and retain the pieces of equipment in question until
a later date, if desired. Mr. Coffin also explained that the
Southeast Community Center would have to submit a summary of
use by July 17, 1981, in order for their proposals to even be
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eligible for consideration in the new three year Community
Development Block Grant Program. After discussion, it was
MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Crest that the City retain
the 21/2 ton truck and bob-cat loader until such time that the
City has had an opportunity to assess whether or not they can
be used in the future program; and direct staff to proceed
with selling the remaining equipment. Discussion continued,
with Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, advising
Council that the CDBG Program would be presented to them on
August 4, 1981, and the public hearings will be held August 11
and 18, 1981. The question was called for the vote on the
motion. Carried by 4-1 vote. Doty voting nay. Beauchamp and
Hinman excused.
11. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEER RE LEFT TURN CHANNELIZATION AT YAKIMA
AVENUE 9TH STREET INTERESECTION
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Mayor Edmondson questioned whether or not Mr. Ted Roy,
Attorney for Mr. rbin and Mr. Cote were notified on this
matter. It was the general consensus of the Council to table
discussion on this report for two weeks in order to enable
staff to contact the interested parties.
*12. FINANCIAL STANDARD REQUIRED BY GAAFR
The staff report dated July 8, 1981, was accepted.
13. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENT NO. 3 TO WSDOT AGREEMENT RE
SOUTH 48TH AVENUE BRIDGE
Council member Doty requested clarification on whether this
report indicated the State had their portion of the money to
match City funds, already allocated for the project. Denny
Covell, City Engineer, explained that the project is designed
and Engineering is going through the final submittal for the
4-F Statement Environmental Assessment. Mr. Covell advised
Council that the federal funds are currently frozen, but
hopefully they will be re-evaluated and unfrozen in August.
Resolution No. D-4506, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan that the resolution be
adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4506, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute Supplement No. 3 to an Agreement with the State of
Washington, Department of Highways, for partial reimbursement
of costs for replacement of the bridge over Wide Hollow Creek
on 48th Avenue.
*13-A. SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. D-4507, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and
place for hearing on a Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program for the period of 1982-1987.
*14. ORDINANCE AMENDING CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CITY II/
EMPLOYEES
ORDINANCE NO. 2530, AN ORDINANCE relating to city personnel;
adopting a classification and compensation plan for city
employees to be effective August 15, 1981; amending Sections
2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
15. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE MODIFYING EXISTING RELIGIOUS
SOLICITATION LAWS
City Attorney Andrews advised Council that there would be a
slight stylistic modification of the ordinance. Assistant
City Attorney Vanek advised that the existing 'ordinance may be
found unconstitutional, and that the amending ordinance would
handle that. Mt. Vanek stated that the changes involved had
to do with the time of solicitation, the badge solicitors were
required to wear, and that the City couldn't differentiate
between those people who are solicitating among their own
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fellow church members and those that are solicitating among
people that are not fellow church members. Pastor Dave Kelly,
Westside Baptist Church, speaking to this item, advised
Council that he was opposed to the idea of a Pastor obtaining
a permit for visiting or solicitating his church members and
would much rather work with the existing ordinance. Ordinance
No. 2531, having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that the ordinance be
adopted. Council member Beauchamp questioned whether or not
the existing ordinance has the same restrictions on organized
church groups. Mr. Vanek advised the Council that the
existing Ordinance has a complete exemption regarding
organized churches. The question was called for the vote on
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the motion. Carried by 4-3 vote. Beauchamp, Crest and Hinman
voting nay.
• ORDINANCE NO. 2531, AN ORDINANCE relating to licenses and
business regulations; defining religious solicitation;
requiring permits for religious solicitation in public places
- ' and private property occupied as' a residence; establishing
unlawful acts and providing penalties therefor; and amending
Sections '5.72.010, 5.72.020, 5.72.030, 5.72.050 5.72.060,
13.16.060 and repealing Section 5.72.070, all of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code.
16. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais advised Council on the equipment that was in
question last week. Mr. Zais explained that the most of the
pick-ups and sedans had at least 100,000 miles on them, but
the Street Division could retain a pick-up which has 62,000
miles on it and shift it to the Sewer Division. Mr. Zais also
advised Council that Sunfair Chevrolet had concurred to drop
one pick-up from the bid.'
Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, advised
Council that the Urban Area Plan meeting for next Tuesday,
July 21, 1981, would have to be rescheduled for two weeks fran
that date, due to staff work that is being done.
ITEMS OF INFORMATION
Items of information supplied to Council were: letter from
City Manager to Chairman, Police and Fire Civil Service
Commission, Neil Buren re Yakima Herald-Republic article.
7/9/81; letter from Department of Social and Health Services,
re High Zone Pump Station Expansion and 1.0 MG Steel
Reservoirs. 7/8/81; letter from Director of Department of
Community Development re copy of HUD Open Space Certificate
for Southeast Community Center. 7/9/81; memo from City
Attorney re damage claims referred to Insurance Carriers.
7/2/81; monthly report of Code Administration Office
activities for June, 1981, fran Department of Community
Development; monthly report of Permit Center for June, 1981,
from Department of Community Development; monthly report for
May, 1981, from Yakima Air Terminal; agenda for Parks &
Recreation Commission meeting, July 14, 1981, Tuesday, 4:00
p.m. -- Parks Administration Offices, 416 So. 4th Ave.; City
of Yakima Board of Adjustment minutes of meeting of June 23,
1981; Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee (DARC) minutes of
meeting of July 2, 1981; ANC 1981 ANNUAL CONVENTION
QUESTIONNAIRE -- letter from Kent E. Swisher, Executive
• Director. 7/2/81; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments
bulletin "News in Brief & A-95". 7/2/81
17. ADJOURNMENT
It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan to
go into Executive Session at 9:25 p.m. and to
reconvene for an off-agenda item. Unanimously
carried by roll call vote.
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No. 412.)
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Upon completion of the Executive Session, the Council reconvened to consider
an Ordinance enacting a new Chapter, on prohibiting nudity and semi-nudity in
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premises where liquor is served, sold or consumed, to the Yakima Municipal
Code. After discussion, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan that
Ordinance No. 2532 be passed. Unanimously carried by io11 call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2532, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and morals; prohibit-
ing nudity and semi-nudity in premises where liquor is served, sold or consumed;
enacting Chapter 6.10, "Nudity and Semi-Nudity Prohibited On Licensed Premises",
and various sections thereof; and declaring an emergency..
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