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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
JULY 27, 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 Barnett.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, advised Council
about a recent vandalism incident in the restroom at one of
the parks. A juvenile perpetrator was locked in the
restroom by the Park caretaker until the Police responded.
Staff was asked to research restitution possibilities.
Mayor Berndt proclaimed August 3, 1993 as National Night Out
in the City of Yakima in order promote cooperative
police /community, crime, and drug prevention efforts. Toni
Garnder outlined the schedule of activities for this event.
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. 12 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
preceded by an asterisk ,( *) indicate items on the Consent
Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.)
5. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) FOR THE PERIOD OF 1994 THROUGH
1999
This being the time set for the public hearing, Fred French,
City Engineer, referred to the TIP as well as the staff
report and was available to answer any questions. Council
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Member Barnett referred to a potential bond issue for Yakima
Avenue improvments and inquired whether there are any plans
to make any improvements with existing resources.
Mr. French explained that some maintenance work is currently
being done on Yakima Avenue. Jerry Copeland, Director of
Public Works, described the activity currently taking place,
which is happening mainly during evening hours. Council
Member - Beauchamp inquired about the 32nd Avenue Park and
Ride facility. Mr. Copeland explained funding has been
obtained for this parking lot which includes paving and
landscaping. Council Member Beauchamp suggested a public
hearing be held before proceeding with the project due to
the neighborhood's interest in past proposals. Council
Member Brado inquired about the wording in Item 30, the 500'
South of Lincoln Avenue to Roosevelt Street pavement
rehabilitation work should be "North" instead of "South."
Council Member Beauchamp inquired about Item No.10, Sidewalk
Safety Program. He asked that, from a public safety point
of view, alternatives be considered to locate the sidewalk
further away from the curb. Mr. French explained the
substantial increase in cost to acquire additional right -of-
way in order to put in the landscape strip for safety
purposes.
Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing and asked for anyone
present wishing to speak. There being no one wishing to
speak, Mayor Berndt closed the public hearing. Resolution
No. R- 93 -79, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY
BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -79, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six
Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of
1994 through 1999 for the construction of streets and
arterial streets in the City of Yakima.
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
David Hawkins, Kids Unlimited, Post Office Box 1776, spoke
about the drug problems and his solution.
George Pechtel, 116 North 3rd Avenue, recommended Council not
authorize a public restroom at the Transit transfer facility
due to the expense of the vandalism occurring at City parks.
7. PRESENTATION OF 1993 LEGISLATIVE FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Marketa Oliver, Administrative Assistant to the City
Manager, presented a brief overview of the costs included in
her report which shows that the 1993 Legislative Session had
several major financial impacts, over $300,000, for the City
of Yakima. Only those costs that can be calculated or
reasonably estimated are included in the report. Costs
which will be incurred as a result of changes in prevailing
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wage, binding arbitration, and health care legislation are
not included. Ms. Oliver emphasized the positive aspects of
the Session to include Criminal Justice funding being
renewed, as well as Growth Management Funding, both renewed
at a lower level. Probably the largest financial impacts
from the last Legislative Session is due to the lowering of
the LEOFF II Police and Fire Fighter's retirement age to 55.
There are various changes in Workers Compensation
legislation, and Unemployment Compensation legislation to
impact the City also. These costs, however, do not include
increases due to binding arbitration to transit or fire
dispatch employees. Other areas of impacts include Water
and Sewer, where there was a repeal of the exemption for
capital purpose utility revenue designation. There was also
an increase in wastewater discharge permit fees. Council
Member Barnett expressed concern for what translates as a 1%
increase in sewer rates and over a 1% increase in water
rates as a pass through. He asked if staff was anticipating
coming to the Council to ask for another water rate
increase. City Manager Zais stated there is no desire or
expectation at this time to request an increase on water
rates. However, as previously said, it is felt that a sewer
rate increase, if it were passed through, should be brought
to Council for consideration. Council Member Barnett
emphasized the importance of getting information out to the
public. Council Member Semon commented about mandated costs
and the expectation that the local government will take care
of it. Council Member Brado commented about the Clean Water
Act mandates and the ability to pay for that. Another issue
that could be reconsidered during the next legislative
session is a proposal on sales tax on services whereby
municipalities are not exempted. That would be another
major impact for the City. Council Member Semon commented
that it is vital that the public understands the impacts
from mandates from both Federal and State government. City
Manager Zais explained that this is part of the objective of
this report, to get this message out to the public.
Mayor Berndt commented about the effort that has been
demonstrated by City Manager Zais who has been working hard
on this issue. She also believes the public needs to be
made aware of this so that they know what is going on and
how it impacts them. Staff was directed to prepare
information that will be included as inserts along with the
utility bills. Council Member Buchanan suggested that it
should be emphasized that these mandates translate into a
percentage, along with the fact that water rates, at the
present time, are not planned to be increased, but the sewer
rate probably will be. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN,
SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
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*8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPECIAL FIREWORKS
DISPLAY TO BE HELD AT YAKIMA SPEEDWAY ON 7/30 - 31/93
RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -80, A RESOLUTION granting a public
fireworks display permit to Western Display Fireworks.
*9. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
INDUSTRIAL WASTE FLOWMETERS PROJECT #1481 (STANDARD MOTION VB-
ACCEPT CONTRACT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT)
The report from Gray & Osborne, Inc., consultant, dated
July 20, 1993, with respect to the completion of the work on
the Industrial Flowmeter Installation project, performed by
Hughes Sillers Construction, was approved, the work accepted
and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was
authorized.
*10. APPROVAL OF 2ND QUARTER 1993 BUDGET REPORT
The Second Quarter 1993 Budget Report was accepted.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
FIREFIGHTER PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA VALLEY
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER; S.L.START &
ASSOCIATES, INC.; YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE; AND
FIREFIGHTER LOCAL 469.
RESOLUTION NO. R- 93 -81, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
ratifying execution by the City Manager and City Clerk of
the City of Yakima, of a Firefighter Partnership Agreement
with Yakima Valley Opportunities Industrialization Center;
S. L. Start & Associates, Inc.; Yakima valley Community
College; and Firefighter Local 469.
12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARCHITECTURE
ASSOCIATES, ETAL FOR PROJECT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES FOR POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER
Council Member Semon commented about paying for professional
services for somebody to make sure that whoever gets the bid
does what is supposed to be done. Assistant City Manager
Rice explained that because this is a Design Build Project,
this firm becomes the City's representative. City Manager
Zais compared this to projects that required project
management services, and commented there is no in -house
staff capacity and capability to do that. It is a prudent
investment of public funds to do that where there is this
magnitude of project to see that accomplished. Council
Member Brado asked why somebody is being hired to look over
this project as it's being built, when Council hasn't
decided where and what will be built and how it will be
funded. Assistant City Manager Rice explained the
evaluation process and outlined the work that was included
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in,the previous contract for preparing the RFP, to work on
the preliminary explanation of that RFP, and for preliminary
bid conferences and submission of addendums that were
issued. That contract ended with that representation of
' services. This is an evaluation of the proposals. The
large majority of this work would not take place until the
Council makes the decision on what project will be picked
and it proceeds. There was further discussion among Council
members and staff regarding comprehensive program management
services to be provided in the development of a contract to
build the proposed Police /Legal Center. City Manager Zais
explained that if there is some change or alteration made
or, if for some reason, the project were to go on hold for a
period of time, the majority of these costs would not be
incurred until the Council reaches the decision once the
recommendation is presented. Bob Williams, Architecture
Associates, 1320 North 16th Avenue, explained that the
agreement is on an hourly basis and includes all incurred
expenses. He also explained that if the project were to be
; put on hold or a decision was made not to proceed with it,
the City would only owe what has been incurred to that
point. It is very well documented what is intended to be
'done, what the estimated costs are, and there is a
guaranteed maximum cost. There was further discussion and
comments among Council members and staff regarding costs and
other aspects of this design build project. Council Member
Semon reiterated his total support of this project.
Resolution No. R- 93 -82, having been read by title, it was
MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R A RESOLUTION authorizing the
execution of an agreement for comprehensive program
management services for the Police Station /Legal Center.
13. CONSIDERATION OF REVISION OF PARKING ORDINANCE FOR CHESTNUT
BETWEEN 7TH AND 12TH AVENUES
Shelley Willson, Supervising Traffic Engineer, referred to
the report and explained staff has reviewed the area and has
contacted property owners for their input to address the
problem of increased congestion and other concerns expressed
by citizens. . After discussing the issue with Sister
Margarita Acosta, with St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, her
main concern was the area between 10th Avenue and the
emergency entrance located at approximately 9th Avenue where
the ambulances come in. Staff review indicated there are a
lot of residential homes on the north side of Chestnut.
After speaking with the residents and explaining that
parking could be eliminated on the north side without it
being a part of this ordinance for a distance of
approximately 100' and would free up that area where the
ambulances come and go, residents of the area seemed happy
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with this suggestion which would not impact their residences
to the west. Council Member Buchanan commented that if this
ordinance is adopted, parking would be eliminated on the
south side, and Sister Acosta is asking for parking to be
eliminated on the north side as well as the whole distance
between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue. Ms. Willson explained
that in talking with hospital staff, we found they were
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requesting more parking while Sister Acosta was telling us
we could eliminate it. After getting together and comparing
notes, we decided to try and assist the ambulances, but
leave as much parking as possible in the area. Ms. Willson
explained that the property owners' concerns have been
satisfied, and they will continue to work with the hospital
regarding parking problems. The hospital has installed a
lot of parking lots in the past two or three years around
their perimeter. Ordinance No. 93 -39, having been read by
title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY
BEAUCHAMP, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried
by unanimous roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 39, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic,
prohibiting parking on the south side of Chestnut Avenue
from 7th to 12th Avenues with exceptions and amending
Section 9.50.050 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
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14. OTHER BUSINESS
Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, extended an
invitation to Council members to attend the groundbreaking
ceremony for the Public Works Facility Remodel and
Beautification on Tuesday, August 3rd.
On the subject of the I -82 Interchange project, Mayor Berndt
referred to a letter and a memorandum received from County
Commissioner Klarich expressing the County's point of view
about the project. Council Member Buchanan commented that
more money is needed from Yakima County for improvements to
Fair Avenue used to access the SunDome and Fairgrounds.
Referring to the discussion during the morning meeting, it
was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO
INSTRUCT STAFF AND ENGINEERS TO EXPLORE THE RIGHT
TURN ISSUE DISCUSSED DURING THE MORNING MEETING, AND
ALSO EXPLORE IT IN A WAY SO THAT IT WOULD NOT
CONFLICT WITH PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC AND TO ADDRESS
COUNCIL MEMBER BUCHANAN'S CONCERN BY INCORPORATING
FAIR AVENUE INTO THE PROJECT AND SEEK FUNDING FOR
THAT AND ALSO THE MERGER LANES; EXPLORE THE COST
FEASIBILITY WITH IT AS NEAR TO NINTH STREET AS
POSSIBLE AND BRING. BACK A RECOMMENDATION TO US
WITHIN TWO TO THREE WEEKS DEPENDING UPON THE
AVAILABILITY OF COUNCIL. Mayor Berndt requested
clarification of the motion. Council Member Beauchamp
explained that these are conceptual requests- addressing
concerns expressed at the morning meeting. After questions,
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comments, and a considerable . amount of discussion among
Council members, staff and others, including Gary Lukehart,
1100 East Lincoln, Jerry Foy, 6 North 41st Avenue, and
Collie Martin, CH2M Hill, concerning whether to delay for
two weeks the decision to proceed with project design and
whether or not the requested changes in the project would be
feasible to do, Council Member Beauchamp's motion was
withdrawn. It was MOVED BY SEMON, THAT THE COUNCIL
GIVE AN INDICATION NOW WHETHER OR NOT WE'RE
INTERESTED IN MOVING AHEAD ON THIS PROJECT IN
GENERAL TERMS AND THE SPECIFICS CERTAINLY HAVE TO BE
APPROVED AS WE GO ALONG AND THE QUESTIONS THAT HAVE
BEEN RAISED HERE TODAY HAVE TO BE ANSWERED. The
motion died for a lack of a second. After more questions,
comments and further discussion among Council members, staff
and others regarding the estimated costs and items of
concern, as well as discussion of other related issues of
the I - project, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY
BRADO, TO ASK STAFF TO BRING BACK A RESOLUTION TO
PROCEED WITH THE PROJECT, BUT TO BRING WITH IT,
ESTIMATED COSTS AND FEASIBILITY FOR THE SUGGESTED
PORTIONS OF THE PROJECT THAT HENRY BEAUCHAMP BROUGHT
UP. City Manager Zais explained that the legislation will
authorize final design of the project. It was MOVED BY
SEMON, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT CONCEPTUALLY, WE AS A
BODY IN A FORMAL SETTING SAY WE WANT TO DO THIS
PROJECT AND THE DETAILS HAVE GOT TO COME TO US AND
THE QUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ASKED HAVE TO BE
ANSWERED TO OUR SATISFACTION. There was further
discussion regarding this motion and the other motion on the
floor, as well as continued discussion about the items of
concern. After City Manager Zais commented that it is
probably appropriate for both motions to be enacted or
considered because they both relate to the question how we
go forward, the question was called for a vote on the
first motion. Mayor Berndt requested Council
Member Buchanan restate his motion. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote. The question was called for a
vote on the second motion. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote. There was continued discussion and
comments among Council members concerning working out the
problems in the project.
I/ Referring to Agenda Item No. 12, City Manager Zais explained
that if this had been a traditional architecturally designed
project with a traditional architectural professional
service fee, the City would have paid $450,000 or more for
architectural design services. As an alternative the design
build project has cost about $277,000.
Good -byes were said to City Attorney Vanek since this was
his last Council meeting. He was wished well in his new
position in the City of Olympia and thanked for his service
given to the City of Yakima and its citizens.
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After brief discussion, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED
BY BUCHANAN, TO APPOINT CLARENCE BARNETT,
HENRY BEAUCHAMP, AND BILL BRADO AS ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE PTBA BOARD. The motion carried
by 6 -1 voice vote; Brado voting nay.
Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were:' Memorandum
from Fred French regarding North First'Avenue Status Report.
7/22/93; Public'Notice of Information Meeting -- Thursday,
July 29, 1993 regarding back flow protection and cross
connection inspections. 7/21/.93; Letter from City Engineer
to Knobel'•s Electric, Inc. regarding official notification
of the award of the North 1st Street and "D" Street
Signalization contract. 7/21/93; Monthly report of the
Chief of Police for June, 1993; Letter from Ester Huey •
regarding "Hip Hop Summer '93.' 7/19/93; Memorandum from
Ester Huey regarding newspaper articles about Coalition's
activities. 7/19/93; Memorandum from DCD regarding 1994
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CHAS in preparation. 7/19/93; and PAS Memo, American
Planning Association newsletter. 7/93
15. ADJOURNMENT •
It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote. The meeting - adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
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