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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
FEBRUARY 22, 1994
BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m.,
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in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington.
Mayor Pat Berndt, presiding, Council Members Clarence
Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, Lynn Buchanan, and
Bernard Sims present on roll call. Council Member Bill
Brado was absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City
Attorney Paolella, and Deputy City Clerk Skovald also
present.
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Council Member Beauchamp.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community & Economic
Development, introduced Norma Torres and Shelley Schlief,
students from Davis High School who are participating in the
LIFT program.
City Attorney Paolella introduced Larry Peterson as a new
Assistant City Attorney.
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 of the Council to remove Items
Nos. 11, 15, and 19 from the Consent Agenda. The Deputy
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; 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 FEBRUARY 8, 1994 ADJOURNED
MEETING AND FEBRUARY 16, 1994 BUSINESS MEETING
The minutes of the February 8, 1994 Adjourned Meeting and
February 16, 1994 Business Meeting were approved, having
been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no
one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
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6. PRESENTATION TO VARIOUS BUSINESSES /ORGANIZATIONS FOR
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE REBOUND PLUS PROGRAM
Irene Guiterrez, Rebound Administrator, presented a plaque to
Pioneer Bank to show appreciation for their contribution to
the Rebound Program. She also recognized the Yakima Rotary
Club and the Yakima Teachers Association for their
contributions.
7. PRESENTATION BY COG ON PTBA DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS
Lon Wyrick, Director of the Yakima Valley Council of
Governments (YVCOG), reported the Public Transportation
Benefit Area (PTBA) Board has been formed. Members from the
City of Yakima include Council Members Beauchamp, Berger, and
Sims, with alternates being Council Members Barnett, Brado,
and Buchanan. Mr. Wyrick outlined planning activities for
this valley -wide transit system, including community
presentations and upcoming public meetings. From these
meetings, service needs of each community will be determined,
and the PTBA Board will take them into consideration when
designing the transit system. He invited Council members to
attend the upcoming public meetings and provided a phone
number for citizens to ask questions. Referencing a handout
in addition to information in the Council packet, Mr. Wyrick
explained that with the motor vehicle excise tax and
utilizing a 0.3% rate, approximately $11.5 to $12 million a
year will be available to the PTBA Board to provide services
to the communities up and down the Valley. In answer to
budget questions from Council Member Barnett, Mr. Wyrick
explained the ADA r as they refer to public
facilities, will all be included in the cost factor. The
revenue side of the question is all that is available right
now. After public hearings have been held and it is
determined how many buses or vans will be needed, then those
amounts will be specified. All requirements of ADA will be
met, particularly since federal and state money will be used
in this project. Council Member Barnett commented that it
seems that this figure, whatever it turns out to be, will
gradually grow. Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, has had a lot
of experience in that regard, and he will be developing those
figures. In answer to an inquiry from Council Member
Beauchamp, Mr. Wyrick explained that the revenue projection
is the total amount of funds, excluding any Section 8 funds
or any federal grants that might be received. It will
. 1/ include all maintenance, operation, and capital improvements.
Council Member Barnett commented that this issue will be
voted countywide. Assuming it is a 0.30, the citizens are
really voting for the same amount, not an additional amount.
Mr. Wyrick concurred; the citizens in the City of Yakima
would still be taxed at 0.30 (if that amount remains the
same); however, the revenue would be directed towards the
PTBA.
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8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Richard Andring, 203 South 8th Avenue, commented that
teenagers need a place for activities and suggested they
support it through different fund raisers. He also expressed
his opinion that the legislature should change laws to give
parents more authority.
A. PRESENTATION. FROM KENNETH JOHNSEN, YAKIMA INTERURBAN
LINES ASSOCIATION., REGARDING REQUEST FOR CAPITAL GRANT
Kenneth Johnsen, Yakima Interurban Lines Association (YILA),
described the declining status of the YVT railroad. YILA
would like to embark on a capital improvement project to
restore the YVT railroad facility to a first - class museum and
tourist attraction. The first part of this project is to
develop a master plan for the railroad. He reviewed the
goals for this master plan that will include, not only
discussion with the City of Yakima and the City of Union Gap,
but also with the community through public meetings.
Mr. Johnsen requested the City of Yakima be the lead agency
for their application to the ISTEA grant program. He
indicated the cost for the study to be approximately $55,000
and requested $7,150 from the Trolley Fund to be used as
matching funds. Council Member Barnett indicated the State
Historic Preservation Office has encouraged this project.
Lon Wyrick provided explanation concerning various
enhancement funds available through ISTEA. Mayor Berndt
stated since there will not be an adequate pedestrian /bicycle
access from downtown to the Greenway in the first stage of
the Gateway Project, the City of Yakima is hoping to apply
for an ISTEA grant to tie that together. She expressed
concern about the possibility of Mr. Johnsen's request
interfering with the City's ability to do that. Mr. Wyrick
provided explanation about enhancement funds set aside
specifically for alternative forms of transportation and
historic preservation. It would not conflict with YVT's
capital facilities aspect, but would compete with other
projects, such as the Canal Pathway project, if there is a
second phase to that. In reply to an inquiry by Council
Member Beauchamp concerning system enhancement development
funding, Mr. Johnsen expressed optimism that future ISTEA
funding will be available; however, they are also pursuing
other funding sources. Mr. Johnsen also explained their
intention to not use the money in the Trolley Fund directly
for projects of rehabilitation, but instead use those funds
as seed money or as matching funds for grants. After further
discussion among Council members about this request, it was
MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, THAT THE CITY
OF YAKIMA BECOME THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE ISTEA GRANT
ON BEHALF OF THE TROLLEY ASSOCIATION, AND UPON
SUCCESSFUL ACTUAL GRANTING, THAT THE APPROPRIATE
DOLLARS ARE ALLOCATED TOWARDS THE TROLLEY FUND. The
motion passed by a 5 -1 voice vote, Berndt voting nay; Brado
absent.
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9. STATUS REPORT ON CONSOLIDATED SAFETY DISPATCHING
City Manager Zais presented background information about the
public safety dispatching consolidation issue. In -a major
study completed last year, two options were recommended:
I/ (1) a SUNCOM operated center, or (2) a center operated by
the City of Yakima. Since that time, events have occurred
which seem to eliminate these options. Some agencies have
withdrawn from any form of consolidation, while others have
expressed a desire to continue existing service arrangements
with the City of Yakima. Due to this chain of events, it
appears as though the best approach would be to establish an
Upper Valley Metro Law Enforcement dispatch arrangement for
police dispatching.
Mr. Zais listed the fire dispatching operations that have
expressed a desire to maintain the current dispatch
arrangement with the City of Yakima, where consolidation has
really been in effect since 1955. Because of these
requests, two options for fire dispatching have been
presented. Mr. Zais described Option 2a, which would allow
the City Fire Dispatch Center to continue and phase in the
consolidation plan. The other option includes unification
under SUNCOM, with no dissolution or diminishment of
services to the citizens of Yakima. There would be
assurances concerning other conditions also, including labor
issues and administrative control and operation of the
SUNCOM board. Mr. Zais emphasized that the deadline is fast
approaching for making, declaration to the State of
Washington for funding Consolidation should proceed;
however, it should include a slower, phased approach.
Wayne Wantland, Communications Electronics Supervisor for
the Fire Department, explained his involvement in the
consolidated dispatch effort from its beginning. Three
years ago when this issue went to a vote of the people,
there was a concerted effort to separate the related issues
of consolidated dispatch and the 911 phone system; the tax
of fifty cents is strictly for the 911 phone system. He
described how an E911 call is handled and what takes place
from that point forward. He emphasized the only difference
between the Option 2a (Yakima Fire Dispatch) and the SUNCOM
alternative is one momentary transfer of fire /EMS calls to
I/ the fire dispatcher; however, due to the efficiency of
Yakima's computer enhancements, Option 2a would be a
smoother operation. Mr. Wantland also indicated that one
transfer will be eliminated when the Yakima Fire Dispatch
moves to the Police Station /Legal Center once it is built.
Referring to the Analysis of Users Based on Calls for
Service handout, he provided background information and
explanation concerning the percentage of calls for the
various areas. He recommended a phased approach to the
ultimate consolidation of public safety dispatching. The
issues of service and economics need to be clearly defined
and understood by all. Mr. Wantland also explained the
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Operations Board concept where fire districts have a voice
in decisions and specific needs for their district.
Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, urged Council to
carefully consider this proposal and not rush into any
decision.
Mark Kimm, Assistant Fire Chief for Fire District No. 5,
described the location of and provided information about his
district that dispatches for all Lower Valley fire entities.
He urged consolidation take place as soon as possible. He
stated there was a majority vote of the Fire Districts, the
Fire Chiefs Association, and the Yakima County Fire District
Commissioners Association to stay with SUNCOM as a county-
wide operation. He was sure SUNCOM could propose the same
operation using currently employed dispatchers if all
agencies work together and pooled their resources to provide
the service, including the City of Yakima's computer aided
dispatch equipment. Lower Valley agency employees will have
to travel considerably farther to work than the City
dispatchers, who will only have a very short distance to
travel. The original concept was to consolidate now,
implement it, and then transfer the dispatching operations
when the new facility was built. Citizens have been waiting
to call one phone number to reach a consolidated public
safety dispatch. Assistant Fire Chief Kimm described the
intent of Yakima County to implement a county -wide emergency
service system through Mutual Aid agreements to achieve
excellent fire protection and EMS services. Council Member
Berger emphasized the fact that the Yakima Fire Department
has had central fire dispatching services in place since
1955; it seems a base could have been built from that
instead of adding another government agency. In response to
a question from Mayor Berndt, there was a considerable
amount of discussion concerning anticipated 911 funding,
which is determined by the SUNCOM Administrative Board.
Council Member Sims and Assistant Fire Chief Kimm discussed
District No. 5's current 911 system, including how SUNCOM
could enhance its capability. Assistant Fire Chief Kimm
indicated the need to eliminate call transferring. Council
Member Sims and Assistant Chief Kimm also discussed
switching equipment to enable the Lower Valley to receive
calls directly and not go through SUNCOM at all. He
described the limited capacity of District No. 5's current
facility, which only handles fire dispatching. Council
Member Sims stated that it seems as though the technology is
there that once it's determined whether the call is for
fire, police, or EMS, that it can be switched to the
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appropriate entity based on the telephone number. There was
continued discussion between Council Member Sims and
Assistant Fire Chief Kimm concerning enhanced 911
capabilities and procedures.
Doug Blair, Yakima County Sheriff and Chairman of the SUNCOM
Operations Board, provided background information about the
911 phone system and consolidated dispatch, along with
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explanation concerning countywide representation of all
entities. SUNCOM has been to provide enhanced 911
services since October 1993. The City of Yakima was asked
to participate in an effort to consolidate services in
conjunction with SUNCOM. Sheriff Blair explained the issues
of votes on the board and which dispatch was going to be
I/ used have already been discussed, and it has always been
agreed that the City system would be used. Each entity has
a single vote in SUNCOM 911 services, but the board has
never been formed for communications or consolidated
dispatch issues. The issue of the number of votes has never
been discussed. However, the City system is far advanced in
fire from what is available at the County. The City Fire
Department has a tremendous number of resources that would
benefit all citizens in Yakima County. Actually at this
point, only the degree of participation when forming the
consolidated dispatch system needs to be established by each
agency that provides emergency services. He listed the
entities that have expressed an interest in consolidated
dispatch. Mayor Berndt stated the number of dispatching
agencies throughout the county will have been reduced
significantly from what they were a few years ago. Sheriff
Blair stated it will, but urged the Council to consider that
if Yakima Fire elects to participate, there will be a
county -wide consolidated dispatch for fire. Mayor Berndt
referred to the number of votes outnumbering Yakima's one
vote, and how will the City of Yakima continue forward in
providing the same level of service. There was continued
discussion concerning the voting issue; and that a different
board will be set up for consolidated dispatch because it is
a separate issue from"the.911 telephone system.
Chris O'Dell, Fire District No. 9 in Naches Heights,
described the exceptional level of service received from the
City Fire dispatchers since 1950 and requested it be kept
that way. He briefly explained their switching equipment
and pointed out examples of possible problems from a
dispatcher's point of view that could arise during an
emergency call.
It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO
APPROVE NUMBER 1, OPTIONS 2A, AND NUMBER 3 LISTED IN
THE MEMORANDUM THAT WAS SUBMITTED WITH THE AGENDA,
THE BOTTOM OF SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION. Mayor Berndt
clarified the motion by stating it is to approve a Metro Law
Enforcement Dispatching Center, Yakima Fire Dispatch and
requesting reimbursement for required E911 receiving
equipment. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote;
Brado absent.
*10. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY AND LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING CLAIMS
SETTLEMENT POLICY
The report and staff recommendation was accepted.
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11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
APPLICATION FOR 1994 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, requested this item be
removed from the Consent Agenda to ask how the City
participates in this program, who gets the benefits, and how
it is handled. Dixie Kracht, Block Grant Manager, explained
how the City qualifies to receive the block of funds. The
use of the funds primarily replaces the old rental rehab
program and offers money in partnership to public and private
through lenders and investors to repair low income housing
units. Ms. Kracht also explained other qualifier entitlement
areas, including the qualifier requirement to provide 15% of
the money to Community Housing Development Organizations
(CHDO). There are two registered CHDOs in the city, the
Homeless Coalition and the Housing Foundation.
Administration money will be included with the program and
Block Grant administrative money will not be obligated to
this program. Mr. Mathews expressed concern about how the
federal expenditures would be used. He also questioned the
rental rehabilitation program involving private investors and
others and whether the program is monitored. Mayor Berndt
explained they have taken several bus tours, and the Housing
Foundation also monitors the program. Ms. Kracht further
addressed this issue by providing additional information
concerning how the money is allocated in these types of
programs to primarily low and moderate income persons.
Council Member Beauchamp asked how the program is monitored.
Ms. Kracht explained the monitoring procedure of participants
in the program, including the covenants placed on the
property, the rental surveys, and random checks of the units.
Resolution No. R -94 -16 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; Brado absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R 94 - 16, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to file an
application with the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development for funding of the 1994 HOME Entitlement
Grant.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
WITH OIC FOR FIRE CADET PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. R 94 - 17, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
a Recruit Class Agreement Between The City Of Yakima and The
Yakima Valley Opportunities Industrialization Center for a
Recruit Training Class for Cadets enrolled in the Yakima
Valley Opportunities Industrialization Center (YVOIC) Fire
Fighter Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Program.
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*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
CENTENNIAL CLEAN. WATER GRANT FOR WASTEWATER PLANNING
ACTIVITIES
RESOLUTION NO. R- 94 -18, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
City Manager to sign all applications, grant agreements and
amendments, and other documents relating to wastewater
comprehensive planning for the Centennial Clean Water Fund
Outcome Funding grant program.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND
RATIFICATION OF AIRPORT FAA GRANT APPLICATION
RESOLUTION NO. R- 94 -19, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF YAKIMA AND YAKIMA COUNTY authorizing, ratifying,
and adopting a Project Application, Standard DOT Title VI
Assurances, Certificate of Sponsor's Attorney, and Grant
Agreement for Federal Assistance, between the Federal
Aviation Administration and the Yakima Air Terminal Board for
project number 3 -53- 0089 -14.
15. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 15, 1994 ON SEPA APPEAL
AND HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION FOR KPFF RETAIL CENTER
Council Member Barnett requested this item be removed from
the consent agenda to discuss whether SEPA appeals should go
before the Hearing Examiner. It is difficult to separate
SEPA issues from project issues. He asked whether the KPFF
Retail Center public hearing could be referred to the Hearing
Examiner and whether Council is interested in having all SEPA
appeals appear before the Hearing Examiner with a
recommendation to the Council. City Attorney Paolella
explained that under the current ordinance, it would be
technically possible for the Hearing Examiner to consider
SEPA appeals, including the KPFF Retail Center, if all
parties agree. It would take an ordinance change to make all
appeals go directly to the Hearing Examiner. Mr. Paolella
explained the options available. The ordinance could be
changed so that all SEPA appeals go directly to the Hearing
Examiner as a recommendation to the full City Council only,
or it could be changed to direct all of them to the Hearing
Examiner for a final decision, subject to further appeal to
the City Council. However, it is fundamental that no final
decisions can be made on the project until the SEPA process
is completed. There was further discussion among Council
members and staff concerning this issue.
Since Assistant Mayor Barnett will chair the Council Meeting
on March 15, he requested there be separate agenda items for
the SEPA environmental appeal and the project issues for
KPFF. Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community & Economic
Development, stated the SEPA issue should be heard before the
Hearing Examiner's recommendation is considered. There was
further discussion concerning whether to consider changing
the ordinance. Council Member Barnett requested staff
determine whether the two issues can be separated, SEPA and
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project, which issue should come first, and if /how the SEPA
appeal decision will affect the project; he requested this be
in layman's terms.
Mayor Berndt asked if there was a consensus among Council
members to direct staff to determine the possibility of
having the Hearing Examiner consider the SEPA appeals with
only an appeal process; thereby considering his decision a
final one unless it is appealed to the City Council. Council
Member Barnett requested a list of pros and cons of the issue
to be brought to Council for discussion. Mr. Valenzuela
suggested submitting the draft ordinance to the committee
reviewing the development standards process to provide a
recommendation. After continued discussion, it was MOVED
BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO SET THE DATE OF
HEARING FOR MARCH 15, 1994. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote; Brado absent.
16. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING FEES FOR CABLE
TELEVISION COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Council Member Barnett requested this item be deferred so
Northwest Cable has adequate opportunity to review the issue
and determine how it might impact their business. City
Manager Zais explained staff was asked by Council to come
back with this legislation to deal with the equity issue. In
regard to the issue of how much revenue it will provide or
what other companies may be impacted, it cannot be determined
at this time. The Council did not direct whether these funds
should go into the bond debt service schedule for the police
station or whether it ought to be for some other purpose.
Concerning the proposed fee, there appeared to be a consensus
that more information is needed and some issues need to be
clarified. Mayor Berndt asked staff if there is a mechanism
for that information. Robert Wheeler, Accounting Manager,
explained it is difficult to determine basic revenue in this
instance because sales tax is not charged on services
provided.
Dan Arnett, with the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce,
described the broad nature of this proposed new ordinance and
emphasized the need for more information about this issue.
John Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, explained the
proposed legislation is intended to address the equity issue
with any other company that might compete with TCI Cable. It
would also affect subscriber- driven type service, as it does
hard line cable TV companies. There were additional comments
expressed by Council members and staff concerning Council's
intent to establish a sunset clause tying it to when the
bonds are paid off or the same time frame as the newly
created tax on TCI Cable. Council Member Barnett requested
Northwest Cable be notified about this issue, including the
date and a copy of the new agenda item. It was MOVED BY
BARNETT, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO DEFER THIS ISSUE
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FOR TWO WEEKS, UNTIL MARCH 8, 1994. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote; Brado. absent.
17. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING PLAN APPLICATION
FEE SCHEDULE
Don Skone, Planning Manager, explained this proposed
ordinance would amend land development application fees based
on a three percent cost of living index this past year. He
referred to a 1990 agreement with the development community
for this process. This proposed ordinance also includes a
new fee for SEPA appeals. There was discussion and comments
from Council members concerning the need for the SEPA appeal
fee. Council Member Buchanan stated he would like to know
how much it costs to conduct a SEPA hearing including staff
time to prepare it. Council Member Barnett discussed the
waiver of fee issue if a person cannot afford the fee. Mayor
Berndt opened the public meeting and asked for any comments
concerning the proposed fee schedule. There being no one
wishing to comment, the public meeting was closed. Ordinance
No. 94 -7 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY
BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Brado absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 7, AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning and
land use; increasing land development fees; and amending
Section 15.26.010B of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT FINANCING ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 8, AN ORDINANCE relating to Community
Redevelopment Financing; amending an exhibit to Ordinance
No. 93 -117 with respect to the boundaries of an apportionment
district.
19. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE
PROGRAM FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, requested this be
removed from the consent agenda to ask questions about the
self funded insurance plan administration. After providing
explanation to Mr. Mathews' questions, John Hanson introduced
the Benefit Program Committee members. It was MOVED BY
I/ BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Brado absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 9, AN ORDINANCE relating to employee
benefits; adopting an Employees' Welfare Benefit Program;
approving Participation Agreements with certain groups of
employees represented by collective bargaining agents; adding
a new section to Chapter 2.04 of the Yakima Municipal Code
amending Section 2.20.094D and Chapter 3.10 of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code; repealing Chapter 3.09 of the Yakima
Municipal Code; and providing for related matters.
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20. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais advisedCouncil of a proposed cruising
ordinance and combined curfew /parental responsibility
ordinance to be presented for Council consideration next
week.
Council Member Barnett expressed his concern about having
complex issues and hearings on the agenda following a three -
day holiday weekend. It doesn't allow time to get any
additional information from staff prior to the Council
meeting.
Mayor Berndt was authorized to travel to Washington, DC, as
part of a delegation from Washington state, to talk about the
impacts of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Memorandum
from Code Administration Manager regarding 1993 Annual
Report; Monthly Report of the Chief of Police for January
1994; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental
Planning as of February 22, 1994; Memorandum from State
Department of Labor and Industries regarding Revised
Prevailing Wages for Public Works. 2/1/94; :Natibn's
Weekly, February 7, 1994; National Council- for Urban
Economic Development Legislative Buld etin, February 1994;
Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce Yakima County 1994
Business Forecast and Trends Report; and Minutes of the
November 4, 1993 and December 9, 1993 Community Development
Advisory Committee meetings.
21. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROPERTY ACQUISITION
It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES
TO DISCUSS PROPERTY ACQUISITION, WITH IMMEDIATE
ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO FEBRUARY 25, 1994, AT
7:30 AM AT THE WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS FACILITY FOR
COUNCIL .STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT. The motion carried
by unanimous voice vote.
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22. ADJOURNMENT TO FEBRUARY 25, 1994 AT 7:30 A.M., WASTEWATER
COLLECTIONS FACILITY, FOR COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT
After completion of the 'Executive Session, the meeting
adjourned at 4 :30 p.m.
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Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and video tape of this meeting are
available in the City Clerk's office.
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