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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
FEBRUARY 25, 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
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Pat Berndt, presiding, Councilmembers Clarence Barnett, Henry
Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, and Bernard Sims present on roll
call. Councilmembers Bill Brado, and Skip Semon absent and
excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk
Roberts and Clerk Harris also present.
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Barnett.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPOINT MARK
OLLOM AND ANITA MONOIAN TO THE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Brado
and Semon absent.
Councilmember Barnett asked for clarification from Lon Wyrick
on the status of the Public Transportation Improvement
Conference (PTIC), from which the Council had received two
letters.
Lon Wyrick, Director of Conference of Governments, explained
the letters were concerning the Public Transportation Benefit
Area (PTBA). The Public Transportation Improvement
Conference (PTIC) Committee agreed additional time is needed
to review the City of Yakima's participation in the PTBA.
This would allow time for discussion and compromise by the
working group in the development of a viable transition
agreement. It would also allow time for additional education
and information meetings with city councils throughout the
County. The time frame cannot be extended past March 9th.
There are two options; one is to reach a decision by March
9th or all of the committees would opt out and continue the
process in six months. The decision will be made at the
March 5, 1992 PTIC meeting. Councilmember Sims stated the 14
cities involved felt they needed additional time for
planning, before reaching a final decision.
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. It
was the general consensus of the Council to add Items Nos. 9
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and 12 to the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the
Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by
title. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, THAT THE
CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE PASSED. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote; Brado, and Semon absent.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate
items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without
further discussion.)
*5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 4, 1992 BUSINESS
MEETING
The Council minutes of the February 4, 1992 Business meeting
were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two
Councilmembers and no one present wishing to have said
minutes read publicly.
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mayor Berndt proclaimed March 1992, as Yakima Bowling Month.
The proclamation was accepted by Pansy Hudon, of the Yakima
Women's Bowling Association. Ms. Hudon stated there would be
over 7,000 members of the Women's Bowling Association (WBA)
in Yakima between -March 7th and June 2nd for bowling
tournaments. The proceeds of the tournament will go to
handicapped children, and disabled veterans funds. Ms. Hudon
invited the Council to: the . opening ceremonies on March 7,
1992. She stated this tournament would bring Yakima
approximately $3,000,000 in revenue.
7. REPORT ON COMMUNITY PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS' LEGISLATIVE
PRIORITIES
A Legislative update was given by Marketa Oliver,
Administrative Assistant to the City Manager. She asked City
Attorney Vanek to speak to the proposed amendment to the Open
Public Records Act. Mr. Vanek stated this would amend the
Act that governs the types of meetings the City holds. It
would increase restrictions on authority to hold executive
sessions. Advisory boards and commissions holding no
authority would be required to hold open meetings. It also
requires that committees of the Council be held in open
sessions and that telephone conferences be open to the
public. Ms. Oliver reported on the Early Retirement Bill,
HB 2947, which could potentially affect 15 to 20 City
employees with early retirement. She stated City Manager
Zais was in Olympia today testifying, regarding HB 2938,
which relates to Public Transportation Benefit Area.
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Tim McGree, Executive Director of the Yakima County
Development Association, reviewed HB 2287 regarding port
districts. Mr. McGree stated their major concern is
preparing competitive industrial property. There is only one
port district allowed per county and they are trying to
change that to allow more than one. Ms. Oliver asked for
Council direction in regard to supporting that bill.
Alex Deccio, Yakima County Commissioner Chairman, discussed
the PTBA issue. He stated considering the March 9, 1992
deadline, he feels this project will have to be abandoned
because the entities cannot come to an agreement. He feels
an agreement needs to be reached between all the entities in
the County before they start the process. Mayor Berndt asked
Mr. Deccio if the County has followed the Growth Management
Act (GMA) bills and if they are taking a stand on it.
Mr. Deccio replied that he is supportive of one bill that
would have a severe impact on the GMA. He feels the existing
GMA is too restrictive and has too much adverse effect on
citizens. He stated State funding for GMA will be reduced
even further.
Curtis King, President of Yakima Chamber of Commerce, stated
they are following SB 6254 and SB 6255, which are wetland
bills. He reviewed SB 6442, a teen -age labor bill, which
would reduce the amount of hours 16 and 17 year olds are
allowed to work. Councilmember Beauchamp asked if this bill
wouldn't benefit teenagers that miss school to work in the
fields. Mr. King replied that those situations are already
covered by law and this bill would be harmful to young
adults. They are also following the Clean Air Act (TDM Bill)
and working to get it amended. He said they are also
following the health care issue and the port district bill.
The prevailing wage bill has died, which affects bidding.
Dr. Phil Tullar, President of Yakima Valley Community College
(YVCC), discussed the college's hard work to gain additional
enrollment. Yakima is still next to the last place in
enrollment and they are working to correct this. He thanked
the City for their support.
Kathy O'Meara- Wyman, Director of Community Relations for St.
Elizabeth Medical Center, updated the Council on the health
care reforms which are in the Legislation. She stated
HB 3590 passed, which supports health care. The Medical
Center also supports Dr. Tullar and gaining additional
enrollment for YVCC. She discussed the health care ballots
and asked Councilmembers to fill these out and return them
for better input into what Yakima needs. Mayor Berndt
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questioned Ms. O'Meara on the status of the residency
program. She replied that program is moving forward, but
nothing is final at this point.
Lon Wyrick, Conference of Governments, discussed the Growth
Management Act. Mr. Wyrick would like to get the message to
the Legislators that if they change the requirements, then
the funding has to be changed.
Bruce Loy, Manager of Yakima Air Terminal, discussed HB 2609
involving airport expansion. He stated he has discussed this
with Representative Rayburn. The bill has been changed
several times and he feels in its present form it is a good
bill. In answer to Mayor Berndt's question about the Foreign
Trade Zone application, Mr. Loy reported that some funds are
available and they are looking for additional funding for the
port of entry. The foreign trade application is still being
considered. Councilmember Beauchamp asked how many ports of
entry we have in our area. Mr. Loy stated Spokane is the
only one we have on the east side of the State.
Phil Pleasant, 701 S. 7th Avenue, urged the Council to give
more recognition to the black community in regard to training
and business opportunities. He asked the Council to request
the Legislators to not grant even one permit for removing
hazardous waste at Hanford until a part of the $30 Billion in
the Federal Hazardous Clean -Up Project is used for
training and business opportunities for the poor and
minorities, and in particular, blacks.
8. REPORT FROM ENGINEERING & UTILITIES DEPARTMENT REGARDING
FOURTH QUARTER 1991 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ACCEPT
THE REPORT. City Engineer French, reviewed the report. He
stated minorities are reported in categories by minorities
and female. Councilmember Beauchamp stated he felt ethnic
minorities are not strong beneficiaries of City projects, and
he feels at least the work force should consist of
minorities. Phil Pleasant, 701 S. 7th Avenue, asked the City
to require a report of minorities according to race, jobs,
and dollar amount. He asked for more opportunities for
blacks. Mayor Berndt advised the Council and Mr. Pleasant of
the Central Washington Homebuilders program for training and
placements and suggested they be contacted. The question was
called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote; Brado and Semon absent.
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*9. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REGARDING STREET LIGHTING
PROGRAM
This report is an overview of current street light design,
installation, and operation procedures of the City's 3400
street lights. The lighting system is divided between
arterial street lighting and residential street lighting.
The 1992 budget amount for maintenance and operation is
$199,170.
The report was added to the Consent Agenda and accepted.
*10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
APPLICATION FOR CENTENNIAL CLEAN WATER GRANT
RESOLUTION NO. D -6061, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager to sign all applications, grant agreements and
amendments, and other documents relating to the Centennial
Clean Water Fund for collection system planning, design, and
construction grant financing.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA HERALD- REPUBLIC FOR PRINTING AND
DISTRIBUTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE
RESOLUTION NO. D -6062, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of
an agreement with the Yakima Herald - Republic for the
publication of the City of Yakima Parks and Recreation
Division Summer Program Brochure.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE VACATING PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF
SOUTH 4TH AVENUE AND PINE AS REQUESTED BY CENTRAL WASHINGTON
COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH
ORDINANCE NO. 3436, AN ORDINANCE relating to urban area
zoning; approving an application by Central Washington
Comprehensive Mental Health to construct a Medical Office
Complex in the vicinity of South 4th Avenue between Tieton
Drive and Pine Street; granting an administrative adjustment
of parking standards; vacating a portion of South 4th Avenue
between Tieton Drive and Pine Street; and granting a license
to Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health, its
successors and assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate
a tunnel under and across South 4th Avenue between Tieton
Drive and Pine Street.
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*13. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE POOL FOR
CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES
ORDINANCE NO. 3437, AN ORDINANCE relating to personnel and
leaves of absence, providing two systems for the transfer of
accrued leave, for exempt classification employees and for
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
(AFSCME) represented employees; and enacting Sections
2.40.110 and 2.40.120 as new sections of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code.',.
*14. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE LAW
AND JUSTICE FUND (NO ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING)
An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds
to provide for a Police Mobile Data System, having been read
by title only, was laid on the table for two weeks, until
March 10, 1992.
15. OTHER BUSINESS
None
Information Items:
Items of information provided to Council were: Memorandum
from Code Administration Manager regarding Notice of Non -
Compliance, 123 So. 7th Avenue. 2/19/92; Monthly Report of
the Chief of Police for January 1992; Agenda for February
26, 1992 Police and Fire Civil Service Commission and minutes
of its December 19, 1991 meeting; Personnel Hiring /Vacancy
Status Reports as of February 6, 1992; Minutes of the
February 6, 1992 Down Area Redevelopment Committee meeting;
Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of
February 25, 1992; News Release regarding kick -off of
Pennies for Playgrounds campaign. 2/24/91; Article from
February 17, 1992 Newsweek, "Can You Top This ? "; and Article
from 1992 Alexander Research & '.Communications, Inc.,
"Downtown Idea Exchange."
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION
It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO MOVE INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROSPECTIVE
LITIGATION, TO BE FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT
THEREAFTER TO MARCH 3, 1992 AT 1:15 P.M., AT CITY HALL FOR A
FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT DEMONSTRATION. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote; Brado and Semon absent.
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17. ADJOURNMENT TO MARCH 3, 1992 AT 1:15 P.M. FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
EQUIPMENT DEMONSTRATION AT CITY HALL (BY B STREET ENTRANCE)
Following completion of the Executive Session, the meeting
was adjourned at the hour of 3:20 P.M.
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Minutes prepared by Clerk Harris
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