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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
JULY 6, 1993
BUSINESS MEETING /STUDY SESSION
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
(absent after 3:15 p.m.), 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 Mike Goertler, from Boy
Scout Troop No. 268.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Wendy Warren, Cable Communications Manager, circulated an
award the Mayor had accepted at the AWC Conference for
"Looking Ahead - Planning Yakima's Future" video which won
the award for excellence for growth management public
involvement.
Fire Chief Beeson reported that the number of incidents
during the 4th of July celebrations showed a 400% increase
from last year. There were 4 incidents in 1992 and over 24
this year. This is the last year to have fireworks in the
City without a special permit.
Council Member Buchanan reported his frustration with the
system wherein the radar for the Yakima Air Terminal would be
located in Pasco, at a cost much higher than it would be to
place the radar tower in Yakima. He urged Council members to
schedule meetings with Congressman Inslee and Senator Murray
to find out how to get this project back to Yakima. Mayor
Berndt asked the City Manager to schedule the appropriate
meeting with appropriate representatives.
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 that Item No. 7 be removed from
the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent
Agenda items, as amended, including resolutions and
ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED
BY SIMS, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE
ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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(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 MAY 11 AND 18, 1993 BUSINESS
I/ MEETINGS AND JUNE 15, 1993 ADJOURNED MEETING
The minutes of the May 11 and 18, 1993 Business meetings
and June 15, 1993 Adjourned meeting, 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
David Hawkins distributed printed information regarding his
ministry for kids which will decrease the drug problems.
Robert Owen, 405 No. 4th St. #5, voiced his frustration about
the last minute cancellation of the park- and -ride location at
the Yakima Center for shuttle service to the 4th of July
Celebration at the fairgrounds. Council members requested a
report on why the location was canceled and why proper notice
was not provided to the public.
7. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT AMENDING CONTRACT WITH THE YAKIMA AREA ARBORETUM
Due to an improper legal description in the agreement, City
Attorney Vanek requested this item be deferred one week. It
was the general consensus of the Council to defer this item
for one week.
*8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF THE CONTRACT WITH CH2M HILL NORTHWEST FOR
A SPRAYFIELD STUDY (STATE MANDATED)
RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -69, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
execution of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Professional
Services Between City of Yakima, Washington and CH2M Hill
Northwest, Inc. for Land Application Monitoring Professional
Services.
*9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING A COUNTY -WIDE PLANNING
I/ POLICY
RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -70, A RESOLUTION approving the
Yakima County -Wide Planning Policy in accordance with RCW
36.70A.210(2).
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*10. 'CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR
JULY 27, 1993 ON THE SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (1994 -1999)
RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -71, A RESOLUTION fixing the time
and place for hearing on a Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program for the period of 1994 through 1999.
The time of hearing was set for July 27, 1993.
*11. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR FRUITVALE CANAL PHASE
II AND LINCOLN AVENUE WATERMAIN (STANDARD MOTION VB - ACCEPT
CONTRACT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT)
The report from the City Engineer dated June 14, 1993, with
respect to the completion of the work on the Fruitvale Canal
Phase II and Lincoln Avenue Watermain project, performed by
Muffett & Sons, was approved, the work accepted and payment
of'the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
*12. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR JULY 20, 1993 FOR:
A. SUNCREST III PRELIMINARY LONG PLAT
July 20, 1993 was set as the date of public meeting on the
Suncrest III Preliminary Long Plat.
B. CEDAR HILLS ESTATES FINAL PLAT
July 20, 1993 was set as the date of public meeting on the
Cedar Hills Estates Final Plat.
13. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADJUSTING THE WATER RATES
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 9, 1993, JULY 1, 1994 AND AUGUST 9, 1998
Ty Wick, Water and Irrigation Superintendent, was available
to respond to questions. Council Member Barnett stated he
understood after the previous discussion, that the first rate
increase was going to be in effect for a full year before the
second rate increase is implemented. Mr. Wick stated he
understood the first increase would be effective in July and
the second increase would begin the following July; however,
due to delays, this is late coming to Council. Mr. Barnett
questioned the calculation of the rate to be effective
August 9, 1998. Mr. Wick reviewed his calculation of that
rate. Council Member Barnett also asked staff to verify the
rate for the 3" pipe reduction, which carries through to page
5. Richard Andring, 203 So. 8th Avenue, asked how much money
it costs to produce an actual cubic foot of water. Mr. Wick
replied that labor and chemical costs would equal about 6
cents per cubic foot. Mr. Andring spoke against the policy
for subsidizing the schools and other large industries for
domestic water used for irrigation purposes. Larry Mathews,
805 S. 17th Avenue, asked how much of the rate increase is
due to enlarging the fund's reserves. Mr. Wick stated he did
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not calculate that information; however, the original amount
requested for reserves has been reduced. Mr. Mathews stated
his disapproval of subsidizing the School District for its
irrigation water. Following further discussion regarding the
water rates, and Ordinance No. 93 -32 having been read by
I/ title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY SEMON, THAT
THE ORDINANCE BE PASSED. The motion carried by 4 -3 roll
call vote; Barnett, Beauchamp and Brado voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 32, AN ORDINANCE relating to public
services and utilities; adjusting water service charges;
amending Sections 7.68.250, 7.68.251, 7.68.252, 7.68.255, and
7.68.282, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
14. RECONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION PLAN
FOR MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY, AND EXEMPT EMPLOYEES
City Manager Zais stated this ordinance results from previous
discussion during the 1993 budget consideration. It was
MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, THAT WE ACCEPT
EXHIBIT 3A AS THE ORDINANCE TO PASS. John Hanson,
Director of Finance and Budget, responding to an inquiry by
Council Member Barnett, stated he would verify the
calculation for the Traffic Operations Manager. Mayor Berndt
commented that Exhibit 3A provides for a pay increase for the
City Manager, which he has said he won't accept in 1993.
Ordinance No. 93 -33, having been read by title only, it was
MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, that the
ordinance be passed. Council Member Semon suggested a
merit pay plan be implemented. Council Member Brado named
the benefits the management group receives compared to other
private firms. He commented on the economy in the City and
on how many people are unemployed due to closures and cut-
backs of several businesses this year. Mayor Berndt pointed
cut that the management group has said they would not accept
a raise in 1994 unless the other bargaining groups are given
increases. Following further discussion on the reasons for
giving or not giving the raises, it was MOVED BY SEMON,
SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF A
FURTHER MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION INCREASE, THAT THE
NEW MERIT SYSTEM BE IMPLEMENTED. The Motion carried by
unanimous voice vote. The question was called for a
vote on the original motion. The motion carried by 5 -
roll call vote; Barnett and Brado voting nay. Mayor Berndt
requested staff consider alternative methods of operating
their divisions which would be more cost effective and more
efficient.
ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 32, AN ORDINANCE relating to City
personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan
for City employees to be effective August 8, 1993; amending
Subsections 2.20.110 A, 2.20.110 B, 2.20.110 C, 2.20.110 D,
2.20.110 E, 2.20.110 G, 2.20.110 H and 2.20.110 K, all of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code.
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15. PRESENTATION FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING NEW PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Council Member Barnett asked to be excused from the balance
of the meeting. (Council Member Barnett absent after
3:15 p.m.)
Dave Bachmann, Battalion Chief, presented this item,
commenting that this issue goes back to the fire negotiations
when there was discussion regarding performance evaluations,
which'some felt was not up to modern governmental standards.
A'joint committee of management and union members was formed
and a consultant was hired to develop a procedure, which was
implemented. It will be reviewed in six months. Rick
Bowman, Committee Member, praised, not only the document, but
the process in developing this procedure. City Manager Zais
commented- that there is good information in this document
that can be put to use in other areas of the City. It was
MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ACCEPT
THE REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote;
Barnett absent.
16. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REGARDING STATUS OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT BOUNDARIES AND
POPULATION
Don Skone, Planning Manager, reported that in 1993 the Growth
Management Act was revised and all communities have to adopt
an interim policy. We will be conducting meetings to involve
the citizens in the urban growth area concepts. The first
meeting is scheduled for July 15th and the second meeting
will be held August 24th. In the upcoming months, staff will
be working with Yakima County and COG to prepare a population
forecast, which will depend upon the growth area that is
accepted. He spoke about the neighborhood meetings which are
being planned. A series of eight meetings will be conducted
in September on two nights. There will be a meeting in each
of the four Council districts on these two nights. Staff is
preparing a map and meeting schedule for Council to review;
however, the nights being considered are September 14 -15 or
September 15 -16. After the neighborhood meetings, staff will
talk to the public in a broader sense. The next step would
be to discuss this with the various interest groups in the
community. Mr. Skone next discussed the compliance with
SEPA. The state agencies want an EIS done; the County would
like to do this with the City to issue a declaration of non-
significance. City staff is not convinced that is the only
option and we want to check with some of the other cities and
see what they are doing. Council Member Sims asked if the
neighborhood meetings will be video taped. Mr. Skone stated
staff can try, it depends on how many cameras the City has.
Council Member Buchanan suggested that the large meetings can
be video taped. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY
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BRADO, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote; Barnett absent.
17. OTHER BUSINESS
I/ Mayor Berndt reported that three representatives are needed
to serve on the Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA)
Board. It was MOVED BY BRADO, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP TO
APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBERS BUCHANAN, SEMON AND SIMS TO
THE PTBA BOARD. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote; Barnett absent.
18. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION
It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BRADO, TO MOVE
• INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING
PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES,
WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO 7:00 A.M. ON
JULY 13TH FOR INFORMAL DISCUSSION AMONG COUNCIL
• MEMBERS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote;
Barnett absent.
19. ADJOURNMENT TO JULY 13, 1993 ADJOURNED MEETING AT 7:00 A.M.
FOR INFORMAL DISCUSSION AMONG COUNCIL MEMBERS AT THE YAKIMA
CENTER
' Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the
meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
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