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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
MARCH 24, 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, Councilmembers Clarence Barnett, Henry
Beauchamp, Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, Skip Semon and Bernard
Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney
Vanek, and City Clerk Roberts 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
Commenting that since Yakima is looking at annexation of a
portion of the West Valley area, Councilmember Buchanan
stated he thought it is time to start filling some of the
firefighter positions. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY
SEMON, TO DIRECT THE CHIEF TO ADD FOUR OF THOSE POSITIONS FOR
TRAINING AT THE PRESENT TIME, AND IN THE FUTURE ADD THE OTHER
FOUR. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BRADO, TO AMEND
THE MOTION THAT THE CHIEF HIRE ALL THE VACANCIES CURRENTLY
AUTHORIZED. Councilmember Buchanan stated he did not want to
overload the training positions or the stations at this time.
Mayor Berndt commented she understands that the Chief is now
in the process of hiring four recruits to fill current
vacancies. Councilmember Sims asked how the four positions
would be utilized. Chief Beeson stated that in keeping with
the Court decision last week regarding West Valley
annexation, and his recommendation to hold those positions
open until the West Valley annexation, it is important to
start them in a training mode. Councilmember Barnett stated
that on November 22nd, there were ten unfilled positions and
asked if that is still correct. Chief Beeson stated that
there is one lieutenant, which is new, and nine from the
closure of Station 2 and one was removed last year, so that
is eight, and we have one battalion chief position to be
filled. Mayor Berndt stated there are also a couple of
disability retirements pending. Chief Beeson stated that is
correct. There are ten vacant positions, but there are two
more in process for disability retirement, making 12
positions. Mayor Berndt stated Council is talking about the
eight positons due to the closure of Station 2. The others
would be filled to take care of vacancies. Chief Beeson
stated he has requested four positions in the last 30 days;
two to take care of overtime and two for upcoming disability
vacancies. He stated they could fill as many as eight.
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Mayor Berndt commented that if Council approves the eight
positions, the Department could have 12 rookies. Chief
Beeson stated that not all the vacant positions are
firefighters. Councilmember Buchanan stated his motion
applies to four of the eight positions held in abeyance for
the West Valley annexation and then, later, the additional
four, as they are able to be included in the training cycle.
Councilmember Semon stated he favors a phased program. He
wants to see those positions filled, but does not want to put
a burden on the Department to train that many recruits all at
once. The question was called for a vote on the amendment.
The motion failed on a 2 -5 voice vote. Beauchamp, Berndt,
Buchanan, Semon and Sims voting nay. The question was called
for the vote on the original motion. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
It was MOVED BY SEMON, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPOINT ED
ESPARZA AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
It was MOVED BY BRADO, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO REAPPOINT
THREE MEMBERS TO THE LOCAL REVIEW BOARD FOR SPECIAL VALUATION
OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES: MARTIN HUMPHREY, BILL PUGH AND
WARREN VAN HOOSE. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
Commenting that this is Assistant City Manager Stouder's last
Council meeting, Mayor Berndt presented Mr. Stouder with a
service award for 7 and 7/12 years of service. She also
presented him with a plaque in appreciation of his
outstanding leadership and vision to the community.
Councilmembers Beauchamp, Barnett, Buchanan, and Semon also
expressed their appreciation for Mr. Stouder's service to the
City and to the community. Anne Palmer, on behalf of Yakima
County Development Association /New Vision, read a resolution
of appreciation from the Executive Board of YCDA, and
presented a plaque expressing appreciation for Mr. Stouder's
support to YCDA. Mr. Stouder accepted this accolade, stating
he appreciated this acknowledgement.
A. PROCLAMATIONS (if applicable)
Mayor Berndt proclaimed the week of March 29th - April 4th as
Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week. The proclamation was
accepted by Dave Schneider, DWI Seatbelt Coordinator, Ester
Huey, Yakima County Substance Abuse Coalition, and Gary
Fulker, ESD 105. Ms. Huey presented the Council with tee
shirts, pencils, pens, and badges, all displaying the theme,
UBU (You be you) in '92.
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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.
Item No. 9 and an off - agenda item, No. 26A, were added to the
Consent Agenda. City Attorney Vanek advised the Council that
an amendment was made in Item No. 17 relating to the property
description. 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 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. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 10, 1992 BUSINESS
MEETING
The Council minutes of the March 10, 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
W. K. "Pete" Moore, former Fire Chief and City Councilmember,
commented he read in the newspaper that Mayor Berndt made a
statement that the City had only three -man engine companies
in the past. He stated he is not sure where she got her
information, but it is a misstatement. He stated when he
left the Fire Department in 1966, their strength for
apparatus was 21 personnel per shift and they had a four -man
engine company. He commented that the Council has a
responsibility to provide adequate fire service to the City
of Yakima and to protect the firefighters. Councilmember
Sims stated that a lot of technology and safeguards for the
firefighters have been utilized since 1966; building codes
and fire detectors and alarms have been improved. Mr. Moore
stated that three things are needed to fight fires:
personnel, equipment and a water supply. He commented that
a three -man engine company is 50 to 60 percent less efficient
than a four -man engine company. Ernie Berger, 1206 So. 37th
Avenue, stated that Mr. Moore is correct in many areas. He
stated he has some understanding of the level of services, of
what it was and what it is now. He stated they had 21 people
in supression when he left the Department within the last
eight years. There are 13 people now. He stated he watched
Lee's Music burn to the ground and felt that the firefighters
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exhibited poor officer training. It was the consensus of the
Council that audience participation should not be used as a
forum for debate of this issue.
Sonny Robinson, 101 So. 8th Avenue, stated he contacted some
of the Councilmembers regarding St. Elizabeth Medical Center
parking. He understands there is a possibility that the
hospital intends to contract with First Presbyerian Church to
use their parking lot to meet the parking requirements of
Ordinance No. 3384. He pointed out several factors that
would indicate the use of this parking lot would not meet the
requirements in the ordinance. He stated that the neighbors
of the hospital were not notified by St. Elizabeth about this
proposal, which would have impact on the neighborhood. Mayor
Berndt asked staff to meet with Mr. Robinson to assist him in
getting answers to his questions. Councilmember Sims stated
he, and Councilmembers Brado and Semon, attended a meeting
called by the hospital to discuss the hospital's future.
Councilmember Buchanan expressed his objection to some of
these meetings going on without the knowledge of the other
Councilmembers. Mayor Berndt commented that meeting was not
scheduled through the Mayor's office. Councilmember Semon
stated he spoke to some of the hospital staff after their
last appearance and told them that the City has staff that
could give them support for long -term planning and that any
member of the Council would be happy to meet with them.
7. REVIEW OF PROPOSED REFUSE RECYCLING CITIZENS SURVEY
Mayor Berndt stated she distributed a hand -out that was
provided at the recycling meeting. The hand -out will,
hopefully, help Council understand what DOE will require.
Councilmembers reviewed the proposed questionnaire, making
several suggestions to clarify a question or to improve the
data base needed. It was the general consensus of the
Council to leave in question #2, but eliminate the $10 and
make #2 question #6, in #5 add residential recycling and add
per month to cost, change to $4 instead of $3.50, eliminate
#6 and put in #2 in its place, and add a question about
education. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO
ADOPT THESE CHANGES. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
PROCESS AND SEEK UMTA APPROVAL FOR CHARTER BUS SERVICE
Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, stated this item has a
resolution with the intent to establish a process to
determine if we would be allowed to provide charter service.
The item was requested by the Council Transit Committee with
the idea of providing charter service with the trolleys. The
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process would require that notices be sent to private
operators and associates of private operators to state the
City's intent of providing charter services. We would want
to notify the private operators if they are willing or
capable of providing that service. If they are, the City
would be precluded from doing so. Councilmember Barnett read
from a June 4, 1991 legal opinion in response to a question
he had regarding the use of City trolleys for charter
service. The opinion outlines the process which would have
to be followed prior to the City using the trolleys for
charter service. It was his understanding from reading this
opinion that this process would have to be followed each time
the trolleys would be used for charter service, and that it
would not be a blanket authorization for all charter service
requests, as is described in the resolution before Council
today. Mr. Schultz stated the resolution in today's packet
was prepared by the City Attorney's staff. The regulations
require that if you provide a charter service, you must go
through this process annually. City Attorney Vanek stated he
would research this issue and bring back an answer.
Councilmember Semon stated it was not the intention of the
Transit Committee to put the City in the charter business.
He reported on the types of requests received from
organizations to usethe trolleys. He stated that price -
wise, they could not compete with private enterprise anyway.
This service would be similar to the bus service provided for
the Air Fair and Central Washington Fair shuttle service.
Nadine Warren, 1904 Grant, Accent Charter Service, stated her
firm is willing and able to provide charter service to local
tourists. She explained that if they do not have sufficient
equipment for a charter request, they obtain equipment from
other sources to meet their needs, including from the City.
She stated that to advance tourism promotion week, she had
requested the use of the trolleys, free of charge. She
stated the City could provide the service, but could not
charge a fee. Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works,
stated Ms. Warren is speaking about the FTA or UMTA
regulations. He stated the problem is with the state
regulations. City Attorney Vanek stated that the only way
the City could provide the use of the trolleys is if there is
some governmental purpose involved in its use. Following
further discussion to try to clarify the issue, it was MOVED
BY BRADO, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO TABLE THIS UNTIL WE GET
FURTHER INFORMATION. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
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*9. REPORT AND LEGISLATION FROM FINANCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
REGARDING PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AS
SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE AND EXECUTION OF LEASE AGREEMENT
DOCUMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. D -6075, A RESOLUTION authorizing purchase of
certain Prime series computers and associated peripheral
equipment and software without calling for bids and declaring
certain existing Prime series computers to be surplus.
B. FIRST READING OF APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
1992 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS
MEETING)
An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating
funds for a computer purchase lease, having been read by
title only, was laid on the table for three weeks, until
April 14, 1992.
*10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WASHINGTON STATE
HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACT
RESOLUTION NO. D -6076, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager of the City of Yakima to assign the approved contract
from Washington State Department of Community Development for
funding of the purchase and rehabilitation of a duplex for
HIV infected community residents to the East Valley Reformed
Church, who will be the legal owners.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AMENDMENT TO THE LUKEHART REAL ESTATE CONTRACT
RESOLUTION NO. D -6077, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of
an Amendment of Real Estate Contract with Gary D. Lukehart
and Mary M. Lukehart.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH TOM TRUAX FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY SERVICES FOR CITY
YVT SYSTEM
RESOLUTION NO. D -6078, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
Personal Services Agreement for title confirmation services.
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*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF WDOT
GRANT FOR PARK AND RIDE AT CHESTERLEY PARK
RESOLUTION NO. D -6079, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution
of an agreement with the State of Washington for the
construction of a park and ride lot at Chesterley Park.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. D -6060
RESOLUTION NO. D- 6080, A RESOLUTION declaring one Diebold
Safe surplus and without value and authorizing its transfer
to the Yakima Valley Museum and Historical Association.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STATE APPLICATION FOR
RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. D -6081, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager of the City of Yakima to file an application
with the Washington State Department of Community Development
for funding for a rental rehabilitation program.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUB-
LEASE AGREEMENT FOR LOOKOUT POINT COMMUNICATION SITE
RESOLUTION NO. D- 6082, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of
a site sublease agreement with Tad Broadcasting, Inc., for
Lookout Point Communication Site.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF RENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENCE AT RANDALL PARK
RESOLUTION NO. D -6083, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a Residential Rental Agreement with Gale and Shirley
Alger.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATION FOR
HAZARD ELIMINATION (1ST AND "D" STREET AND 28TH AND LINCOLN)
RESOLUTION NO. D -6084, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute and
submit a Federal -Aid Project Prospectus to the Washington
State Department of Transportation.
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*19. SET DATE OF JOINT CITY /COUNTY PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 21,
1992 REGARDING COLUMBIA ASPHALT SHORELINE PERMIT
April 21, 1992 was set as the date of public hearing by the
Board of Yakima County Commissioners and the Yakima City
Council for the Shoreline Management Substantial Development
and Conditional Use Permit requested by Columbia Asphalt and
Gravel, Inc.
*20. SET DATE OF HEARING FOR APRIL 7, 1992 ON APPEAL TO HEARING
EXAMINER'S DECISION ON "MISSION" DEFINITION
April 7, 1992 was set as the date of public meeting for the
Union Gospel Mission appeal of Hearing Examiner's decision of
classification.
*21. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RATIFYING AFSCME CONTRACT
NEGOTIATIONS FOR 1992:
A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. D -6085, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a collective bargaining agreement for
calendar years 1992, 1993 and 1994 with the Washington
State Council of County and City Employees, Local 1122 of
the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees, AFL -CIO.
B. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN
ORDINANCE NO. 3441, AN ORDINANCE relating to City
personnel; adopting a classification and compensation
plan for City employees to be effective April 26, 1992;
amending subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 C, 2.20.110A,
2.20.110 F, and 2.20.110 J, all of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code.
C. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SETTLEMENT COSTS (NO FORMAL
ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING)
An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating
funds for AFSCME labor settlement costs, having been read
by title only, was laid on the table for two weeks until
April 7, 1992.
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*22. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO JOINT LAW
ENFORCEMENT FACILITY:
A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES WITH ARCHITECTURE
ASSOCIATES
RESOLUTION NO. D -6086, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution
of a contract with Architecture Associates for task
services related to the joint City of Yakima - Yakima
County Law and Justice Facility.
B. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET AND
PROVIDING FUNDS FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating
funds for architecutral services for the proposed Law &
Justice Center, having been read by title only, was laid
on the table for three weeks, until April 14, 1992.
*23. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING FEE SCHEDULE FOR VARIOUS
LAND DEVELOPMENT FEES
ORDINANCE NO.3442, AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning and land
use; increasing land development fees; and amending Section
15.26.O10B of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*24. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING 1991 ENCUMBRANCES
An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds
for 1991 year -end encumbrances, having been read by title
only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council
for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO.3443, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1992 budget for
the City of Yakima; making appropriations for 1991 Year -End
Encumbrances from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various
Funds for expenditure during 1992.
*25. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE CREATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FUND, AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET AND FIRST READING OF
APPROPRIATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (HAAS UDAG) (NO
FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING)
An Ordinance creating the Economic Development Fund and
amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds for
expenditure during 1992 for professional services, having
been read by title only, was laid on the table for three
weeks, until April 14, 1992.
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26. OTHER BUSINESS
*A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SOLE SOURCE
PURCHASE OF DEMONSTRATOR PAINT STRIPER
RESOLUTION NO. D -6087, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
purchase of a van mounted striping truck from Norris
Paints, a division of Morton International, Inc. without
calling for bids.
Information Items:
Items of information provided to Council were: News Release,
" #2 Tieton Bus Route Designated as Handicapped Accessible."
3/16/92; Press Release, "Public Service Announcement
regarding construction activities on Tieton Drive, between
5th and 16th Avenues." 3/20/92; Memo from City Attorney
regarding March 10th Meeting of the County District Court
Committee. 3/12/92; AWC legislative Priorities status
sheet, Sine Die - March 13, 1992; Ecology Growth Management
Expertise Directory effective 1/21/92. 3/18/92; Reports
from Human Resources Division regarding vacancy /hiring status
as of March 6, 1992; Legal Department Monthly Report for
February 1992; Notice from Department of Labor & Industries
- no violations found at Fire Station No. 1. 3/17/92; AWC
training for 1992; and Yakima Gateway Newsletter, Issue
No. 1, January 1992.
27. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
Pending litigation and collective bargaining were added as
topics for the executive session. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN,
SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR
APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND PENDING
LITIGATION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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28. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further information to come before the
Council, the meeting was adjourned at the conclusion of the
executive session at 4:15 P.N ,
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