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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
JANUARY 12, 1993
BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
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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, Lynn Buchanan, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims
present on roll call. Council Member Bill Brado absent and
excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk
Roberts, and Deputy City Clerk Skovald also present.
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Council Member Henry Beauchamp.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS ( IF APPLICABLE)
Mayor Berndt presented Diana Welsh with a service award for
six years of service. Mrs. Welsh is leaving City employment
to be the Director of Human Resources for the Central
Washington Comprehensive Mental Health. City Manager Zais
expressed appreciation for her work on behalf of City
management.
City Manager Zais stated that Council is being asked to
extend the Union Gospel Mission Appeal another week, to
January 26th. Negotiations are continuing and it is possible
the hearing won't need to be held. The next City Council
meeting would be held in the Council Chambers and a location
will have to be found for the 26th. It was MOVED BY SIMS,
SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO GRANT ANOTHER ONE WEEK
EXTENSION. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote; Brado
• absent
Council Member Buchanan expressed his concerns about his
removal from a Council sub - committee without his knowledge
and about the lack of communication between the Mayor's
Office and the public and other Council members. Mayor Berndt
reported that the City of Selah had asked for the meetings to
be resumed. The meeting was held on Friday, and she reported
it at the following Council meeting. Council Member
Beauchamp stated he was aware of Selah's request for a new
"face" in the negotiations since it appeared they were at
impasse. Mr. Buchanan also expressed concern about the
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Council informal meetings not always being informal
discussion, but more an opportunity for staff to bring
I/ specific items to Council for discussion.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Berndt referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or
deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and ordinances by title. It was the general
consensus to add Item No. 7 to the Consent Agenda. It was
MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO CHANGE THE
DATE IN ITEMS NOS. 10 AND 11 TO FEBRUARY 9TH. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Brado absent. It was
MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, THAT THE CONSENT
AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote; Brado 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 OCTOBER 20, AND DECEMBER 8,
1992 ADJOURNED AND BUSINESS MEETINGS (CONTINUED FROM 1/5/93)
The minutes of the October 20, and December 8, 1992 Adjourned
and Business meetings were approved, having been duly
certified accurate by two Council Members and no one present
wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.
*7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TRAHO
REGARDING THE PUBLIC WORKS /TRANSIT FACILITY PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. D -6233, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
I/ execution of Amendment #4 to the TRAHO, Inc., Architects
Professional Services contract.
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*8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
RESOLUTION NO. D -6234, A RESOLUTION authorizing
execution of a professional Services Agreement with the
Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce.
*9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
WITH CAMPFIRE FOR RECREATIONAL SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. D -6235, A RESOLUTION authorizing an
agreement between the City and the Yakima Valley Council of
Camp Fire to provide an After - school Recreational Program for
Youth At -Risk.
*10. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR TIETON DRIVE, 32ND
AVENUE -- 40TH AVENUE PROJECT (STANDARD MOTION V -B ACCEPT
CONTRACT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT)
The report from the City Engineer dated January 7, 1993, with
respect to the completion of the work on the Tieton Drive,
32nd Avenue - 40th Avenue construction project, performed by
Columbia Asphalt, was approved.
*11. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR JANUARY 26, 1993 FOR REZONE OF
PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 40TH AVENUE AND
ENGLEWOOD, REQUESTED BY SMITH /LUKEHART PARTNERSHIP
February 9, 1993 was set as the date for a public meeting to
consider the Hearing Examiner's decision for the rezone and
subdivision application for property at North 40th and
Englewood Avenues, submitted by Smith /Lukehart Partnership.
*12. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR JANUARY 26, 1993 FOR
CONSIDERATION OF STREET VACATION IN THE VICINITY OF CHERRY
AVENUE, BETWEEN NORTH 1ST AVENUE AND 3RD AVENUE REQUESTED BY
WASHINGTON FRUIT
February 9, 1993 was set as the date for a public meeting to
consider the Hearing Examiner's decision to approve a right -
of -way vacation for a portion of Cherry Avenue, between North
1st Avenue and North 3rd Avenue requested by Washington
Fruit.
*13. APPROVAL OF THIRD QUARTER 1992 TREASURY REPORT
The Third Quarter 1992 Treasury Report was accepted.
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*14. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AN INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN YAKIMA COMMUNITY
COLLEGE AND THE YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. D - 6236, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
Chief of the Yakima Fire Department to execute a contract
between Yakima Valley Community College and the Yakima Fire
Department whereby the Yakima Fire Department would provide
instruction in fire science and the college would function
as the accrediting agency.
15. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING 1993 REFUSE COLLECTION
RATES
Ordinance No. 3507, having been read by title, it was MOVED
BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE
PASSED. The motion carried by 5 -1 roll call vote; Barnett
voting nay; Brado absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 3507, AN ORDINANCE relating to health and
sanitation, adjusting fees for various services for garbage
storage, collection, and disposal, and amending City of
Yakima Municipal Code Section 4.16.140.
16. OTHER BUSINESS
A. TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF BUS TRANSFER SITE
Council members discussed the request by Mike Mercy to move
the buses from the street adjacent to his property at the
corner of Yakima Avenue and 3rd Street. There is also the
requirement by Labor and Industries to provide restrooms for
the drivers. Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, stated staff
looked at their requirements and for sites that could
accommodate eight buses. He distributed a map of the City
Hall area showing seven public parking spaces in front of
the church on 3rd Street, four spaces in front of City Hall,
two spaces between the entrances to the parking lot used by
the Police Department on "B" Street, and two spaces on 3rd
Street by the Police Parking lot, which would be eliminated
to accommodate the eight buses. The alley access by City
Hall would be restricted to Police vehicles only due to the
potential traffic hazards. The traffic from the drive -in
bank would have to go southbound in the alley or cross the
bank's parking lot to 2nd Street. There is a handicapped
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space by the parking lot behind City Hall, which would not
be eliminated, but would be utilized a couple of times per
day long enough to drop off passengers. This is a temporary
solution. Council Member Beauchamp expressed concern about
this - location, pointing out that it would be utilized for at
least six months. He suggested staff research the
possibility of using the Greyhound Bus Depot. Mr. Schultz
stated staff investigated that property and the property by
the Yakima Center. There is not sufficient room at the
Greyhound site to maneuver and park eight buses. Staff did
not find any location that does not have some sort of
problem associated with it. The further we go from the
current location, problems are created for route timing.
Council Member Barnett stated his concern is eliminating
parking around City Hall; there will be a lot of
complaints. Referring to the parking lot by the Yakima
Center, at "A" Street, Mr. Zais stated the restrooms would
not be within the boundaries of the actual footage
requirements of Labor and Industries, which is 200' and that
distance is 400'. Staff looked at the original space by the
Mall, but there were complaints and problems received about
- that location. Council Member Semon stated that part of
the Transit Committee's thinking is if someone is going to
be inconvenienced, should it be a public agency or private
enterprise. Council Member Semon stated there is a new
parking lot kitty- corner to City Hall and the four parking
spaces removed from "B" Street could be accommodated in that
lot. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY • SIMS, TO
REPLACE THE ELIMINATED PARKING UNDER THIS PLAN, WITH
SPACES AMONG THE OTHER CITY PARKING LOTS. The motion
carried by a 5 -1 voice vote; Beauchamp voting nay; Brado
absent.
Mayor Berndt stated she received a letter from Ester Huey
regarding the Coalition's youth leadership program. They
would like students to be honorary Council members and
attend our meetings. She asked if Council has any concerns
about this idea. It was the general consensus of the
Council that the Council horseshoe would have to be extended
and the students would have to read the Council packets.
Mayor Berndt stated that she and Assistant City Manager
Glenn Rice would be representing the City at the Governor's
inauguration.
City Manager Zais referenced the snow removal report which
was in the Council packet, giving a brief update.
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Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from Linda
Lenberg, West Valley City Committee to Incorporate to Boundary Review
Board requesting 60 -day Continuance of Hearing. 01/07/93; City of
Yakima Monthly Annexation Status Report for December; Memorandum
regarding December 1992 Monthly Citizen Request Report -- Traffic
Division. 01/07/93; City of Yakima Office of Housing and
Neighborhood Conservation Elderly Co -op Monthly Report. 01/04/93;
City of Yakima /Rebound Plus Monthly Report to City Council -- December
1992; Extended Service Ridership Comparison Report; City of Yakima
Hearing Examiner Agenda. 01/14/93; Monthly Division Report from
Department of Community & Economic Development. December 1992; City
of Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes from Regular Meeting
of Monday, November 16, 1992; Fax Memo from Phil Hoge, North Central
Coalition to Dave Flaherty regarding Swan Avenue Park. 11/04/92;
Department of Community & Economic Development Monthly Division Report
for December 1992; Department of Community Development Growth
Management Division Integrating SEPA and GMA Workshop registration
form; Flyer regarding speaker, Shirley Chisholm, at Yakima Valley
Community College on January 29, 1993; and Developmental Disabilities
Planning Council announcement of FFY 1993 Funds availability.
17. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE AND PENDING
LITIGATION
Acquisition of property was added as a topic for Executive
Session. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS,
TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:45 P.M. FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROSPECTIVE AND PENDING
LITIGATION AND ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY, WITH
IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote; Brado absent.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Following the completion of the Executive Session, the
meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m. _ '
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