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CITY OF YAKIMA
JULY 28, 1992
BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Mayor
Pat Berndt, presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett,
Henry Beauchamp ; (present after 2:08 p.m.), Bill Brado, Lynn
Buchanan, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call.
City Manager Zais, Assistant City Attorney Carberry, City
Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Skovald also present.
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Sims.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, reported that the
Street Department will be working with the Vintiques and
every effort has been made to make sure that routes are kept
clear for their activities. David Hussell, Street and
Traffic Operations Manager, explained the Vintiques, along
with other potentially interested parties, were notified on
April 20th of the annual sealcoating program. The
sealcoating program has been rescheduled until after
August 3rd when the Vintiques leave town, and the loose
gravel already on the arterials will be swept this evening.
Mayor Berndt thanked Mr. Hussell for his responsive attitude
in this situation.
A. PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Berndt declared August 4, 1992, as National Night
Out. Ester Huey recognized Tony Gardner and Colleen
Bloom of the Substance Abuse Coalition Staff as
co- chairpersons for this event. Ms. Huey explained the
goal for this year includes 100 block parties across
Yakima County with 9 kickoff parties. She encouraged
participation throughout the city and asked the Council
to wear the tee shirts next Tuesday which were presented
to them in commemoration of National Night Out.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Berndt referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or
deletions from either Councilmembers or citizens present.
There were no changes to the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk
then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and
ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY
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8IMS, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. (Subsequent
paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the
Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further
discussion.)
5. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DRAFT SEWER USE /PRETREATMENT ORDINANCE
(BRING PREVIOUS MATERIAL)
Chris Waarvick, Wastewater Superintendent, presented an
instructional videotape on wastewater and pretreatment
requirements.
Council Member Buchanan asked if high strength waste is being
put on sprayfields. Mr. Waarvick spoke of the strength of
industrial waste being seven to ten times stronger than
domestic waste. A sprayfield is used becuase of the
exceedingly high cost of the domestic -kind of treatment.
Council Member Barnett remarked about Significant Industrial
User reporting requirements. If no toxics were found in the
wastestream after testing, he would like to see some of the
reporting requirements waived with periodic inspections.
Mr. Waarvick explained the process of gathering comments and
concerns, and then responding with amendments addressing
those concerns, which `wii1 showy what changes would be made
and whether or not federal or law would allow those
changes.
Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing, and asked if there
was anyone present to comment on the pretreatment ordinance.
Mike Maulhardt, Plant Manager for Del Monte, stated the
pretreatment ordinance does not address their major concern,
but some of the new land treatment regulations being
considered by the DOE, does affect their company because they
primarily utilize the sprayfield. Mr. Maulhardt expressed
concern about the long term viability of the sprayfield. If
it is not viable long term, the need to know early is
important so that other disposal options can be explored.
The uncertainty is most frustrating.
Even though this proposed ordinance does not directly address
groundwater quality, Bruce Bates, Assistant Wastewater
Superintendent, briefly explained groundwater monitoring
requirements which include anything that could affect the
groundwater quality is now being regulated.
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There being no one else present wishing to speak to the
issue, Mayor Berndt closed the public hearing.
Council Member Barnett expressed the metal products and
machinery industries' need to review this ordinance because
a new federal categorical standard has been created listing
those industries as SIU's. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED
BY SIMS, TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING, TO A DATE TO BE
SPECIFIED BY STAFF, IN ORDER TO GIVE OPPORTUNITY TO OTHER
INDUSTRIES WHICH HAVE NOT YET HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW
THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Lyle Gapen, 1408 South 35th Place, questioned the City's
practice of allowing the gravel in the sealcoat program to
remain on the streets past four or five days. He also
requested a response to information previously requested.
Tom McCormick, a Yakima citizen, requested a time to meet
with Council Member Beauchamp.
7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION
AND DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Code Administration Manager Shampine reported 820 North 53rd
Avenue; River Road and 28th Avenue; River Road; River Road;
508 South 3rd Street; 708 North 3rd Avenue; and 1211 West
King were removed from the list. Fred Noel, United Builders,
Guthrie, and Taylor are.the four property owners left on the
list. There being no citizen present wishing to speak to the
issue and Resolution No. D -6159 having been read by title, it
was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D- 6159,'A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code
Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots.
8. CONSIDERATION OF POLICY FOR PAYMENT OF RADON DETECTORS USED
IN CERTAIN NEW RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES (CONTINUED FROM
6/23/92)
Code Administration Manager Shampine reported three options
for consideration: (1) The City absorb the cost of the
detectors; (2) Add a $7.00 charge on all permits for new
single family residences and all ground floor units of multi-
family dwellings; or (3) Disregard the State statute and do
nothing.
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The radon detector is delivered at the time of the final
inspection without any added cost to the homeowner.
I/ Council Member Brado commented that the amount of radon in
this area is small. The regulations keep coming down faster
and the amount of costs add up and it affects the cost of
housing.
Council Member Semon agreed with the fact that there are a
lot of regulations that don't make much sense, but we need to
work through the.system rather than just disregard the law.
Assistant Attorney Carberry advised that the Council should
work through this and uphold the law.
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It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SEMON, THAT THE CITY
PROVIDE THE RADON KITS AT COST ($7.00) TO BUILDERS AND THE
DISTRIBUTION BE DONE AT THE TIME OF REGULAR INSPECTION OF NEW
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND ALL GROUND FLOOR UNITS OF MULTI-
FAMILY DWELLINGS. The motion carried by a 6 -1 voice vote,
Brado voting nay. Staff was directed to bring back
legislation.
*9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
WITH DAVID HEISTAND FOR ADA TRAINING WORKSHOP
RESOLUTION NO. D 6169,A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution
of a personal services agreement with David Heistand.
*10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH THE YAKIMA NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE
RESOLUTION NO. D -6161, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and the,City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a services agreement with Yakima National Little
League Association.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
FOR EXHIBIT SPACE WITH CENTRAL WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION
I/ RESOLUTION NO. D -6162, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a 1992 Central Washington State Fair Concession and
Exhibit Contract with the Central Washington Fair
Association.
*12. APPROVAL OF SECOND QUARTER 1992 BUDGET REPORT
The Second Quarter 1992 Budget Report was accepted.
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13. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR THE
YAKIMA INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT, 16TH AVENUE AND RIVER ROAD
An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds
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from Economic Development Funds for the Yakima Industrial
Park Project, 16th Avenue and River Road, having been read by
title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the
Council for a second reading.
Ordinance No. 3477, having been read by title, IT WAS MOVED
BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SEMON, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE PASSED.
The motion carried by a 6 -1 roll call vote, Brado voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 3477, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1992 budget for
the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $225,000
in the Economic Development Fund for expenditure during 1992
for Community and Economic Development.
*14. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR $50,000 IN REPAIRS TO THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT AERIAL APPARATUS
An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds
for the repair of an aerial fire apparatus, having been read
by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the
Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 3478, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1992 budget for
the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $50,000 in
the Fire Capital Fund for expenditure during 1992 for
rebuilding an Aerial Fire Apparatus.
*15. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR TRANSIT SERVICE TO NEWLY ANNEXED
AREAS
An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds
for transit service to newly annexd areas, having been read
by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the
Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 3479, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1992 budget for
the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $61,500 in
the Transit Operating Fund for expenditure during 1992 for
extended service for the remainder of 1992.
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*16. SECOND READING OF AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVING FUNDS
FOR NEIGHBORHOOD POLICE VAN
An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds
I/ for the purchase of a police van, having been read by title
only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council
for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 3480, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1992 budget for
the City of Yakima; making appropriations for $33,500 for
purchase of a police van from General Fund /Equipment Rental
Fund, from Unappropriated Fund Balances within these funds
for expenditure during 1992.
17. OTHER BUSINESS
*A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE CITY
TREASURER'S PETTY CASH AND CHANGE FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. D -6163, A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No.
D -6040, adopted January 7, 1992, and authorizing the
existence of a City Change Fund, and other petty
cash - funds, within the General Fund of the City of Yakima.
Council Member Barnett commented on a problem with the
microphone at the podium.
Council Member Buchanan reaffirmed that City Manager Zais
should be providing information to the Council prior to the
press. There was a consensus that the Council prefers it
this way.
Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Memorandum
from Wastewater Superintendent regarding New Federal
Pretreatment Category. 7/23/92; Letter to Director of
Yakima County Public Works Department regarding funding for
TDM. 7/21/92; "Slice of Yakima" article for Yakima Herald
Republic newspaper regarding summer employment opportunities.
7/23/92; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental
Planning as of July 28, 1992; Permit Center Monthly Report
I/ for June 1992; Agenda for July 23, 1992 Yakima Air Terminal
Board meeting and minutes of its June 25, 1992 meeting; and
Agenda for July 22, 1992 Yakima Housing Authority Board
meeting and minutes of its May 27, 1992 meeting.
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18. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO MOVE INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND
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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
Following the conclusion of the Executive Session (Council
Member Barnett absent after 4:05 p.m.), Council members
discussed the recent newspaper article written by Mark Walker
expressing his opinion that the City Manager was obstructing
the release of public information. Council Member Beauchamp
commented he thought the article was unfair and not accurate.
Mayor Berndt requested that Council Member Brado replace her
on the Public Safety Committee which will discuss the
proposed Fire Facilities report. Council Member Brado
requested additional information on the responsibilities of
this committee prior to making a commitment. (Council
Member Brado absent after 4:08 p.m.)
Following a brief discussion regarding the composition of the
Public Safety Committee, the meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
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CITY CLERK MAYOR
Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald.