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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
APRIL 20, 1993
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, 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 Council
Member Lynn Buchanan.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Leaders Investing For Tomorrow (LIFT) Students
Shannon Cornelius and Geoff Garfein were introduced.
Mayor Berndt welcomed them and invited their participation.
In recognition of 20 years of service to the citizens of
Yakima, Mayor Berndt presented a certificate of appreciation
for Mamie Morrison as a member of the Housing Authority
Board.
Mayor Berndt proclaimed April 20 -26, 1993 as Yamate High
School Hospitality Week. She urged all citizens to welcome
the students of Yamate High School. Phillip Menke
translated for Takahashi Wada, who presented a message
thanking all the people of Yakima for hosting the students.
The students have had a wonderful time. Mr. wada reported a
$5,000 scholarship has been presented to the Yakima Board of
Education. Mr. Wada invited as many as possible to visit
Japan during the return trip in July.
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.
It was the general consensus to remove Item No. 13 from 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 AMENDED, BE ADOPTED. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs
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preceded by as asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent
Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.)
*5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 16, 1993 BUSINESS
MEETING
The minutes of the February 16, 1993 Business meeting, were
approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council
Members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read
publicly. •
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Dixie Kracht, Housing Services Manager, reported that Yakima
has the first applicant in the nation to receive a home
under the Hope 3 Program. She introduced Patty Houts-
Hussey, Chairwoman for the Housing Foundation, who presented
a certificate of appreciation to the City of Yakima from the
Create -a- House, Save -a -Home program. She recognized the
efforts made to address housing problems and to create more
affordable housing in the community.
A. GANG PREVENTION /INTERVENTION COALITION PRESENTATION
Gene Rostvold, Chairman of the Gang Intervention Coalition,
described the positive impact the Kids Place and Night
Action programs have had on youth. Although there has been
a reduction of gang activities in the areas where the
programs are offered, Mr. Rostvold reported gang activity
has escalated in Yakima. He emphasized the cost
effectiveness of these prevention and intervention programs
compared to the cost of incarceration, but indicated future
funding is uncertain. Mr. Rostvold mentioned the names of
those groups who have contributed to this program. Council
Member Semon commented on the dramatic results of reduced
gang activities.
Referring to how police officers relate to the gang
prevention effort, Captain Don Blesio described the
atmosphere between officers and kids as beneficial. He
explained in order to solve the problem, the gang prevention
effort must include, not only enforcement, but also
cooperation and prevention.
Bill Micacio, with Central Campesino, a hispanic association
working specifically within the communities of northeast and
southeast Yakima, described the program as being a good one
for both parents and children as well as building trust
between the hispanic community and law enforcement. There
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is increased participation in Block Watch and Night Action
Saturday Night. He urged Council to consider funding the
programs.
Mal Arnett, from the YMCA, described increased participation
in the Saturday Night Live program for middle school kids.
Because current funding will run out the middle of May,
Mr. Arnett urged Council members to contribute funding in
order to keep the programs going through the summer.
Ester Huey explained all dollars that have come into this
project since its inception are direct service dollars with
none of it going to administration. She described some of
the programs of the various agencies and commended them for
their participation. After stating the total amount of money
needed to continue the program through September of 1994,
Mrs. Huey requested $50,000 from the City Council. She
explained there will be similar requests to the community
and other agencies for contributions. In order to answer a
question from Council Member Barnett, Ms. Huey explained The
Gang Coalition had never received the total amount of their
1992 -1993 budget and were able, through a combination of
sources, to raise most of that shortfall. Council Member
Beauchamp commented on the critical nature of gang related
problems and that it is a community responsibility deserving
Council's support. He further commented about the cost of
prevention and intervention being much less compared to the
cost of incarceration. We need to make sure the community
is safe so that citizens will not be afraid to attend
functions and activities in the City, and so that new
investors and businesses will be attracted to this
community. Mayor Berndt commented about the community's
strong concern about youth violence and how it relates to
the viability of economic development. Geoff Garfein, 12505
Tieton Drive, urged funding approval and emphasized the
importance of the trust that is built between those who
attend and those who work at the program activities.
Ester Huey referred to the All American City application
that used this project as an example. After Council
Member Barnett suggested a source of funding be identified,
City Manager Zais explained this emergency request can be
met from the unexpended Contingency Reserves from 1992. An
amendment to the existing Drug Coalition contract will have
to be made. Council Member Barnett agreed that this
immediate requirement should be met and suggested Council
should determine if it should become a regular budgeted
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item. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO
DIRECT STAFF TO INITIATE THE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION
TO APPROPRIATE UP TO $50,000 FOR THE GANG PREVENTION
ACTIVITIES. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. WESTSIDE MERCHANTS
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By referring to broken windows, burglaries, graffiti, and
other damage and crime committed against businesses in the
Westside area, Lana Burwell, from Custom Vacumes located at
102 South 5th Avenue, described the crime downtown as
astronomical. There was further discussion among Council
members and merchants about the benefit of alarm systems as
well as several merchants requesting some type of relief and
protection. They suggested a youth curfew and a ban on
cruising. Mark Peterson, 3806 McLean Drive, from
H & H Furniture, commented on the number of arrests in these
incidents, complained about response time, and enforcement
of parking and other restrictions. There was discussion
among Council members whether a cruising ordinance would be
appropriate and the viability of parking restrictions.
John Vanek, City Attorney, provided legal explanation about
curfew and parental responsibility ordinances as well as
what can be done when there is a valid emergency situation
with evidence of high crime and a justified public need.
There was further discussion among Council members and staff
regarding what course of action should be taken in order to
alleviate these problems. Council Member Brado commented
that business owners are entitled to run their businesses
without this type of interruption. Jackie Park, owner of
Cascade Shade located at 606 Yakima Avenue, asked what her
constitutional rights are as far as police protection
regarding her business that has been broken into. Greg
Jewell, from Rosser & Sutton, commented about recent damage
done to his building and commended Chief Green for his
responsiveness to suggestions he made. Although Mr. Jewell
is not in favor of barricades, he did, however, recommend
loitering laws be enforced. Carol Stitt, B.J.'s United Tire
on 5th Avenue, reported her company has had a $50,000 loss
over the last year in four incidences. She spoke about the
lack of communication in the Police Department wherein the
responding officers were not aware of previous break -ins.
After further discussion about this issue, Council
Member Brado suggested that a Council Committee, City staff,
and Westside Merchant representatives meet to develop a plan
for action. Mayor Berndt requested Lana Burwell solicit a
representative group of merchants to sit on a short term
taskforce along with putting together a mailing list of
those who are interested. Jerry Henderson, President of the
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Westside Merchant Association, reported they are working on
a draft parking ordinance that will restrict after hours
parking on West Yakima Avenue from .9 p.m. to 6 a.m., with
street closure from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Parking lots will have
"intent to prosecute" signs posted. He suggested using the
Yakima On Guard program in conjunction with business people
as a citizens patrol in the area under the control of the
Yakima Police Department. Mayor Berndt expressed hope that
this group will be part of the taskforce to be formed.
After empathizing with the business owners' frustrations,
Council Member Semon cautioned a calm.approach should be
taken toward these problems.
The Council recessed at 3:30 p.m. until 3:45 p.m.
7. JOINT CITY /COUNTY PUBLIC MEETING ON CONSIDERATION OF TEXT
AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN AREA ZONING ORDINANCE (Continued from
3/23/93)
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County Commissioners Charles Klarich and Bettie Ingham were
present for the joint public meeting.
This being the time set for continuance of the Joint
City /County Public Meeting, Mayor Pat Berndt yielded the
gavel to Commissioner Charles Klarich, Chairman of the Board
of Yakima County Commissioners, who called the Public
Meeting to order. He : explained the purpose of this meeting
is to respond to recommendations by the Regional Planning
Commission and the Joint Board, as well as issues raised
during the public comment portion of the meeting on
March 23rd regarding text modifications to proposed
amendments to the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. Tom Durant,
Yakima County, and Joan Davenport, City of Yakima
Supervising Associate Planner, outlined the recommended
changes and responded to questions as each issue was
considered. The following is a summary of the changes.
Drive Through Facilities
Council Member Beauchamp began discussion with a request
that financial institutions be exempt from the higher level
of review, not only in the CBD zone, but in all zones.
Jerry Foy, from Pioneer National Bank and representing
financial institutions, explained the current level of
review is satisfactory because financial institutions,
especially those with drive -up windows, have always been
sensitive and responsive to the needs of the neighborhood.
Council Member Brado commented that where a zoning joins a
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residential neighborhood, there should be at least a Class 2
review, no matter what the zoning of the property.
Joan Davenport clarified what changes would be made if the
staff recommendation was adopted. It was MOVED BY BRADO,
SECONDED BY .BARNETT, TO LEAVE THE FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS ZONING DISTRICT CHART THE SAME, BUT ADD
A CAVEAT THAT IF ANY OF THE DRIVE THROUGH FACILITIES
ARE ADJACENT TO A RESIDENTIAL ZONE, THEN THE REVIEW
IS RAISED ONE LEVEL. Tom Durant verified that this
motion would only apply to financial institutions. The
question. was called for a vote on the motion. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote among Council members
and County Commissioners. Mayor Berndt suggested doing all
the changes in the text amendments by "consensus" first;
then make motions at the end.
B. Bed & Breakfast Inns
There was consensus among Council members and Commissioners
to accept the following staff recommendation.
Staff Recommendation 2: Replace "Bed and
Breakfast Inns" with "Home Occupation Bed &
Breakfast Inns" at UAZO 15.09.110(A) (p.37,
line 24). Delete UAZO 15.09.110(B) since current
home occupation standards address these issues
(p. 37, lines 30 to 33). Replace "structure" at
UAZO 15.09.110(D) with "Home Occupation Bed &
Breakfast" (p. 37, line 40). Delete the first
sentence of UAZO 15.09.110(H) (p. 38, line 10).
This would eliminate the requirement that Bed &
Breakfast Inns meet the Home Occupation standards in
all zones.
The purpose of the restriction concerning meals is
to prevent the establishment of restaurants at Bed
and Breakfast Inns where they are not permitted or
appropriate. To clarify that restaurants may be
permitted at Bed and Breakfasts where they are
otherwise permissible, the language: "...except as
otherwise permitted in this section" (p.37, lines 36-
37) should be replaced with "...except as otherwise
permitted by this title ". By deleting "...taking
lodging in the inn..." (p. 37, line 35), meals may
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be served to reception guests or other guests
normally associated with this land use.
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The word "Inn" should be added to Bed & Breakfast in
the definition. The definition of Bed and Breakfast
Inn recommended by the Joint Board is as follows:
"means a residential structure providing
individuals with lodging and meals for not
more than 30 days ..." (p. 1, lines 29-
30).
C. Sians
C(1).Abandoned and Prohibited Signs
After discussion about the abandoned sign issue among
Council members and Commissioners, as well as comments from
Bill Hambelton, 615 South 32nd Avenue, about sign boards
left up after businesses have closed. There was consensus
that C(1). Abandoned and Prohibited Signs, should be left
the way it is, at six months instead of changing it to 30
days. Mayor Berndt requested staff explore the option of
the sign being allowed as long as a business license has
been issued.
C(2).Sian Height and Area
There was consensus among Council members and Commissioners
to accept the following Legislative Option 4.
Legislative Option 4: The original sign area and
height standards in Tables 8 -2 and 8 -3 (pp. 35 -36)
will maintain the current requirements. The current
area standard for signs set back less than 15 feet
from the edge of the right -of -way is 24 square feet
in the B -1 zone. Signs set back at least 15 feet
from the right -of -way may have an area up to 40
square feet.
C(3).Sian Maintenance
After discussion about eliminating the words "visual blight"
because of its vagueness and eliminating language referring
to the abandoned sign issue, there was consensus among
Council members and Commissioners to accept the following
Legislative Consensus 5.
Legislative Consensus 5: Deleting the following:
"... or are a visual blight" from UAZO 15.08.055(A)
(p. 29, line 33) will eliminate the concern about
vagueness while requiring signs to be maintained in
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a safe manner without peeling paint, major cracks or
holes, and loose or dangling materials. Eliminatinct
the following language at UAZO 15.08.055(A) would
conform with deletion of the proposed "Prohibited
Signs" language at UAZO 15.08.050(A) & (B):
"... and removal or maintenance of the
signs may be performed by the City or
County in the manner described at Section
15.08.050." (p. 29, line 35 -37).
D. Miscellaneous Changes and Clarifications
Dav Care
There was consensus to accept the following Staff
Recommendation 6.
Staff Recommendation 6: For more consistency,
remove the definition of "Mini Day Care Centers"
(p. 2, line 21) and its references in Tables 4 -1,
and 4 -2 (pp. 9 & 14), and in the definition of
"Day Care Facility" (p. 2, line 16). Modify the
definition of "Family Day Care Homes" (p. 2, line
18) to serve from one to twelve, rather than one to
eight individuals.
Parking Lots
There was consensus to accept the following Staff
Recommendation 7.
Staff Recommendation 7: Modify definition as
follows: Parking Lot means a facility designed to
serve parking for five (5) or more motor vehicles
(p. 4, line 5).
Second -Hand Stores
There was consensus to accept the following Staff
Recommendation 8.
Staff Recommendation 8: Modify definition as
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follows: Second Hand Store means a retail
business selling used goods (p. 4, lines 31 -33).
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Travel Trailers
There was consensus to accept the following Staff
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Staff Recommendation 9: Delete definition of
Travel Trailer (p'. 5, lines 13 -16).
Pets
There was consensus to accept the following Staff
Recommendation 10.
Staff Recommendation 10: Add: "(See definition
of Kennel)" to UAZO 15.04.050(d)(1) (p. 6, line
24).
Fruit Bin Sales and Storage
There was consensus to accept the following Staff
Recommendation 11.
Staff Recommendation 11: Modify Table 4 -1 to
include Fruit Bin Sales and Storage as a Class 3 use
in the SR zone (Table 4 -1, page 8).
Schools
There was discussion of whether to retain schools as a
Class 3 use. Commissioner Klarich expressed concern for
traffic congestion in a residential area and whether the
Class 2 review addresses this issue. There was consensus to
adopt the following Joint Board recommendation.
Joint Board: Schools should be retained as a
Class 3 use in the SR, R -1, R -2 and R -3 zones.
Woodworking
After brief discussion regarding woodworking as an accessory
use, there was consensus to accept the following Staff
I/ Recommendation 13.
Staff Recommendation 13: Woodworking would be
considered an accessory use if it is customarily
incidental and subordinate to the principal use of
the structure or site (UAZO 15.04.050(a))
(p. 6, lines 5 -12).
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Home Occupations
After clarification of what the Joint Board meant referring
to decals in their recommendation and further discussion
about the level of review, there was consensus to accept the
following Staff Recommendation 14.
Staff Recommendation 14: Modify UAZO
15.04.090(G)(12) as follows:
12) Vehicle Sign Painting (except for the
application of decals) (p. 15, line 34).
There are staff concerns regarding parking and vehicle
storage related to this amendment.
Mobile /Manufactured Homes
There was discussion regarding restrictions on mobile homes,
amending the siting requirements, and the differences in a
Class 2 and a Class 3 review. Joan Davenport explained that
the Regional Planning Commission did not recommend any
changes in the R -1 zone with a public hearing, but only in
the R -2 and R -3 zones for single wide manufactured homes.
Tom Durant clarified the siting criteria. There was
consensus to accept Legislative Option 15, listed below, and
to request the Planning Commission to review the
manufactured home criteria, due to changes in the industry,
in the Regional Plan and bring back a report in 18 months.
Legislative Option 15: Amend 15.04.120c siting
requirements to include a standard for units to be
set within twelve inches of ground level, with
skirting and foundation, and modify Table 4 -3 to
reflect Class (2) review meeting the siting
standards.
Clear -view Triangles
There was consensus to accept the following Staff
Recommendation 16.
Staff Recommendation 16: Modify 15.05.040
2) Vision clearance at curb -cuts. Applies only to
uses established under the term of the UAZO.
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Setbacks
After explanation that the setback would remain 50 feet for
the front yard setback, there was consensus to accept the
following Staff Recommendation 17.
Staff Recommendation 17: Do not amend.
Political. Signs
After discussion about classification and placement of
political signs, there was consensus to accept the following
Staff Recommendation 18. (Council Member Beauchamp absent
after 4:40 p.m.)
Staff Recommendation 18: Do not amend definition
of political signs to be temporary.
Development Permits
There was consensus to accept the following Staff
Recommendations 19, 20, 21, and 22.
Staff Recommendation 19: Add to proposed
language "for a period of not less than one year."
Staff Recommendation 20: Do not add definition
of Single Room Occupancy (SRO) since there is no
other reference to the term in the text. (p. 4, lines 42-
43) .
Staff Recommendation 21: Authorize staff to
include asterisks ( *) in Table 4 -1 and 4_2 for all
land use categories for which new definitions have
been developed (Table 4 - 1, pp 8 - 13).
Staff Recommendation 22: Replace the term:
"Detention Centers" in Table 4 -1 with the term:
"Correctional Facilities ". Permit them as Class 3
land uses in the SR, and M - as well as in the CBD,
CBDS and M - zones. Delete the proposed new
category: "Jails" (Table 4 -1, p.9).
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It was MOVED BY BRADO, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO DIRECT
STAFF TO PREPARE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION REFLECTING
THE AMENDMENTS THAT WERE ADOPTED. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY INGHAM TO
ACCEPT THE AMENDMENTS AS PRESENTED, WITH CHANGES IN
TWO ITEMS. THE CHAIRMAN SECONDED, CONCURRED AND SO
ORDERED.
The Council recessed at 4:52 p.m. and reconvened at 5:00 p.m.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Richard Berglund, 210 South 98th Avenue, requested an update
regarding the status of a request to implement an
apprenticeship program for certain City projects. City
• Manager Zais indicated a report will be prepared for
information, review, and study for Council. Mayor Berndt
explained both those in favor and those opposed should be
notified when this item is scheduled on the agenda.
Lana Burwell requested investigation of people living in RVs
in the vicinity of 16th Avenue and Jerome.
Douglas Palachuck, 1206 South 28th Avenue, described the
apprenticeship he took in 1979 and presented reasons why
apprenticeships should be utilized.
Frank Worthington, 124 B Vista Way, Kennewick, Apprentice
Coordinator for Southeast Washington /Northeastern Oregon
Sheet Metal Training, supported the apprenticeship program
resolution.
9. PRESENTATION OF YAKIMA HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT
Robert Wardell, Board Member, along with Jim Adamski,
Executive Director, presented the Yakima Housing Authority
1992 -1993 Annual Report of activities and goals which
describe the various programs and highlights its
accomplishments and challenges. In addition to explaining
the purpose of the Housing Authority that administers
programs to house approximately 3,000 people, Mr. Wardell
explained it also brings in $4 million a year into the local
economy and has contractual relationships with the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the
U. S. Department of Agriculture Farm Home Administration
(FmHA). An emphasis is placed on the importance of working
with community groups by helping to secure grants which
enable other agencies to manage various youth programs.
Another important area includes working with the City's
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Neighborhood Housing Services so that home ownership is
available to residents. Mr. Adamski described the
underlying philosophy of the Yakima Housing Authority which
I/ recognizes residents as the ultimate customers and works
with them to become self sufficient. Both an improved
service delivery system and preventive maintenance program
have been implemented, along with a first in the nation
apprenticeship program.
Mayor Berndt and Council Member Sims commended the vision
and motivation and accomplishments of the Yakima Housing
Authority.
10. REPORT AND LEGISLATION FROM PUBLIC WORKS, FINANCE, LEGAL AND
ENGINEERING REGARDING TRANSIT /PUBLIC. WORKS
Council Member Barnett commented on previous concern about
this issue and indicated Alternative No. 3 overcomes the
three major objections that he has had. It was MOVED BY
BARNETT, SECONDED BY BRADO, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT AND
GO THROUGH THE NECESSARY LEGISLATIVE ACTION THAT IS
NECESSARY. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote;
Beauchamp absent.
A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF
CERTAIN GENERAL FUND FIXED ASSETS TO THE TRANSIT FUND
Resolution No. R -93 =32 having been read by title, it was
MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote; Beauchamp absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 - 32, A RESOLUTION authorizing
transfer of certain General Fund Fixed Assets consisting of
the Public Works Shops Complex to the City of Yakima Transit
Fund -- Chapter 3.68 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
B. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE EXPANDING THE PURPOSE OF THE
TRANSIT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO INCLUDE CAPITAL NEEDS
Ordinance No. 93 -20 having been read by title, it was MOVED
I/ BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote;
Beauchamp absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 20, AN ORDINANCE relating to funds and
accounts; expanding the purpose of the Transit Capital
Reserve Fund to include capital needs; and amending Section
3.69.010 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
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City Manager Zais explained the final documents have been,
or are nearing final completion. This project has been a
long standing goal of the City with challenges to overcome.
It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO
PROCEED WITH THE BID PROCESS. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent.
11. REPORT AND LEGISLATION FROM THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT AMENDING
THE OBLIGATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS TO REMOVE SNOW
It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO TABLE
THIS ITEM FOR TWO WEEKS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE
OPPORTUNITY FOR REVIEW. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote; Beauchamp absent.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
CONTRACT FOR CHEMICAL HYGIENE STUDY FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT (State mandated)
RESOLUTION NO. R - 93 - 33, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
execution of a personal services contract for development of
a Chemical Hygiene Plan, with Carol Davis -Perry as
consultant.
13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
PROPERTY LEASE AGREEMENT AT OAK FLATS
Council Member Brado explained he was concern about the
number of times paperwork has been presented on this
particular piece of property. He suggested delegating this
authority to the City Manager. There was discussion about
how this issue evolved to the City Council level, the
authority of the City Manager to execute property lease
agreements, and a request for a report. Resolution No. R-
93-34 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY
SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R 93 - 34, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with W. Brent
Denham and Leslie K. Denham, husband and wife, for the use
of certain property at Oak Flats.
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*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CENTRAL
WASHINGTON STATE FAIR CONCESSION AND EXHIBIT CONTRACT
RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 - 35, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a 1993 Central Washington State Fair
Concession and Exhibit Contract with the Central Washington
Fair Association.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF PORTIONS
OF 16TH AVENUE AND SPRING CREEK ROAD FOR THE YAKIMA AIR FAIR
RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 - 36, A RESOLUTION authorizing
closure of portions of 16th Avenue and Spring Creek Road for
the Yakima Air Fair.
*16. APPROVAL OF REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET:
A. 1992 YEAR -END TREASURY REPORT
The 1992 Year -End Treasury Report was accepted.
B. 1992 YEAR -END BUDGET REPORT
The 1992 Year -End Budget Report was accepted.
*17. APPROVAL OF RIGHT -OF -WAY USE PERMIT FOR THE YMCA TO PLACE
"NO PARKING" SIGNAGE WITHIN CITY RIGHT -OF -WAY -
The Right -of -Way Use Permit for the Yakima Family YMCA to
place "no parking" signage within City right -of -way on the
northwest side of the building was approved.
18. OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Berndt reported there was an earlier consensus to form
a Taskforce to meet with the Westside Merchants. Council
Members Brado, Buchanan and Sims volunteered to be on the
committee. City Manager Zais was directed to set up a
meeting within the next ten days, which should also include
a representative from the Police Department and, if needed,
I/ the Legal Department.
It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO
AUTHORIZE TRAVEL FOR MAYOR BERNDT AND COUNCIL
MEMBER BEAUCHAMP TO TAMPA, FLORIDA TO REPRESENT THE
CITY OF YAKIMA BEFORE THE ALL AMERICAN CITY JUDGING
PANEL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote;
Beauchamp absent.
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It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO
APPOINT FRANCIS BADU TO THE YAKIMA HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD TO FILL THE TERM EXPIRATION VACANCY. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp absent.
City Manager Zais introduced John Hanson, Budget & Finance
Director, who gave a legislative update on Bill 5967 on the
criminal justice funding. Mayor Berndt expressed concern
about the effects this legislation would have on CH2M Hill.
Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Notice of
"Looking Ahead: Planning Yakima's Future" Regional
Transportation Planning program scheduled for April 15th;
Information Item from Cable Communications Manager regarding
New FCC Rules on Rate Regulation. 4/7/93; Notice of Kittitas-
Yakima Resource Conservation and Economic Development
District "Federal Infrastructure Assistance" workshop on
April 28th. 3/31/93; Letter from Senator Marilyn Rasmussen
regarding animal cruelty bills. 3/29/93; Yakima County
Development Association First Quarter 1993 Report;
Memorandum from City Attorney regarding Damage Claims
Referred to Insurance Company. 4/2/93; Legal Department
Monthly Report for February 1993; Memorandum from Director
of Public Works and Supervising Traffic Engineer regarding
Citizen Request and Activity Report for March 1993; Agenda
for April 19, 1993 YVCOG Executive Committee meeting and
minutes of its March 15, 1993 meeting; Agenda for the April
12, 1993 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and minutes
of its March 8, 1993 meeting; Minutes of the February 10
and March 11, 1993 Community Development Advisory Committee
meetings; Minutes of the April 5, 1993 Utility Rate
Advisory Board meeting; and Article from the Winter 1993,
Commentary, "Investing in Distressed Communities."
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APRIL 20, 1993
19. ADJOURNMENT TO APRIL 21, 1993, 7:00 A.M., CITY MANAGER'S
CONFERENCE ROOM FOR MEETING WITH DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER
TO APRIL 22, 1993 AT 8:00 A.M., FOR TOUR OF WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT AND SEWER MAINTENANCE FACILITY
It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 5:50 PM TO APRIL 21, 1993 AT
7:00 AM IN THE CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM FOR A
MEETING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT
THEREAFTER TO APRIL 22, 1993 AT 8:00 AM FOR A TOUR
OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND SEWER
MAINTENANCE FACILITY. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote; Beauchamp absent.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: _ P/
Co NCIL MEMBER DATE 79
_of - FY
COU■ IL MEM :ER DAT,
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK MAYOR
MINUTES PREPARED BY DEPUTY CITY CLERK SKOVALD.
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