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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
DECEMBER 20, 1994
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, Mayor Pat Berndt,
presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry
Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, and
Bernard Sims (present after 2:48 p.m.) present on roll call.
City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, 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)
Police Officers Steve Morkert, Wayne Haubrich, Dave Kellett,
Terry Roberts; and Andy Voline were recognized for their
exceptional service in reporting a house fire and evacuating
the residents out of the burning house.
Nancy Gaudette, Refuse and Recycling Manager, announced the
upcoming 5th Annual Christmas tree recycling program will
take place at Chesterley Park on January 7 and 14, 1995.
This activity is a joint effort between the Parks and
Recreation Division, the Refuse Division, employees from
Pacific Power and Light, and volunteers from Prime Time.
Council Member Brado referenced a letter from a citizen
regarding discontinued transit services. This was referred
to staff for a response.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Berndt referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or
I/ deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
It was the general consensus to removed Items Nos. 17, 19,
and 29 from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read
the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and
ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED
BY BEAUCHAMP, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS AMENDED,
BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote; Sims absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an
asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled
under one motion without further discussion.)
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*5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 1, 1994 BUSINESS
MEETING AND NOVEMBER 22, 1994 ADJOURNED MEETING (BUDGET
REVIEW)
The minutes of the November 1, 1994 Business meeting and
November 22, 1994 Adjourned meeting, were approved, having
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been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no
one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO FIREFIGHTERS -- WASHINGTON STATE
COUNCIL OF FIREFIGHTERS AWARD FOR SUPPORT OF PUBLIC TV
Al Chronister, Yakima Fire Chief, announced the Yakima Fire
Fighters Association is being presented an award for its
sponsorship of the largest fund raiser for public television
(KYVE television) in their service area. Kelly Fox,
Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, recognized Yakima
Fire Fighters Local 469 for their efforts to promote goodwill
within the community. Ron Johnson, President of Local 469,
provided a brief history of the traditional spaghetti feed
held at Station One. He thanked the Council for use of the
facilities and those who have donated their time and effort.
Mayor Berndt congratulated them for their efforts and for the
great job they are doing.
7. SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF CITY EMPLOYEE 20 YEAR SERVICE AWARDS
Archie Sutton, Personnel Officer, presented Service Awards to
23 City employees from various divisions with 20 years of
service or more.
Code Administration Michael Gaudette 25 years
Police Department William T. Verran 25 years
Charles H. Stacy 25 years
William V. Dizmang 25 years
Larry Kilpatrick (absent) 20 years
Neva L. Bowden 20 years
Katherine Arington 20 years
Fire Department B. Eugene Martin (absent) 30 years
Larry Morehouse 25 years
Douglas Berndt 25 years
Jerry Cecil 25 years
Douglas Gordner 25 years
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Ronald Thomas 25 years
Richard Bowman 20 years
Customer Service Bert Tabayoyon 20 years
Parks & Recreation Larry Rathjen 20 years
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Traffic Engineering James Bond 25 years
Streets Joesph L. McWain 25 years
Robert Hamilton 20 years
I/ Transit William Payton (absent) 20 years
Public Works Kenneth Kohagan 25 years
Water Division James Henness 30 years
Wastewater Division Genie Booher 20 years
8. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION ON
REZONE OF PROPERTY AT 3416'SUMMITVIEW, REQUESTED BY ALISON
AND BILL MacLEAN
This being the time set for the public meeting, Larry Lehman,
Associate Planner, referenced the rezone request as
summarized in the staff report. The staff recommendation is
to accept the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to deny the
application to rezone property located at 3416 Summitview
Avenue from Single Family Residential (R -1),to Local Business
District (B -2).
Mayor Berndt opened the public meeting and reminded everyone
that only existing evidence of record will be allowed; this •
is information, facts,, or testimony previously presented to
staff or the Hearing Examiner. No new facts will be allowed.
At this time, Mayor Berndt asked if any one wished to speak
in favor of the rezone. There being no one, she asked if any
one wished to speak against the rezone.
Fred Andrews, 3310 Summitview Avenue, a long time resident
who lives in close proximity to the applicant's property,
spoke in opposition to the rezone. He expressed concern
about incremental expansion of the business district and the
adverse impact to the residential character of the
neighborhood.
Bessie Ferguson, 3406 Summitview Avenue, objected to the
rezone and concurred with Mr. Andrews' comments.
Mayor Berndt asked if anyone else wished to comment about
this rezone request. There being' no one, she closed the
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public meeting.
It was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO UPHOLD
THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE
REZONE APPLICATION. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
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9. PUBLIC MEETING ON HUD CONSOLIDATION PLAN
This being the time set for the public meeting on the HUD
Consolidated Plan, Dixie Kracht, Block Grant Manager,
explained the report is a combination of the Comprehensive
Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) document, the Community
Development Plan, and the annual application entitlement for
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both the Home and the Block Grant programs. It is a
comprehensive document addressing community needs and
includes the Neighborhood Improvement Program and the
Irrigation Capital Improvement Project.
Also available to answer questions were Vaughn McBride,
Housing Planner with the City of Yakima, Bruce Bullamar, with
the Housing Foundation, and Jim Adamski, with the Housing
Authority.
Council Member Barnett requested back -up information for the
$308 million Priority Community Development Needs table,
which includes $100 million for youth centers (pages 34 and
35 of the report). Ms. Kracht explained the planning
document includes input from various agencies. The youth
center projection is for the Yakima Urban Area (Wapato,
Toppenish, and Mabton). It is a five -year strategy and
includes costs for capital improvements and support services.
Agencies use this documentation to apply for funding.
Council Member Buchanan questioned the figure total.
Mr. McBride explained these figures are the result of the HUD
generated summary document. He explained the software
program has inconsistencies. Ms. Kracht indicated the
correct figures would be manually included.
Council Member Brado referenced page 8 of the report. He
questioned the percentages used for extremely low and very
low income people and asked whether those who wouldn't have
to pay housing costs because they own their own home were
included in the statistics. Ms. Kracht indicated that was a
true factor. She also responded to another question from
Council Member Brado regarding overcrowded conditions. She
defined large related households or households with related
persons within them. The correct assumption is that they are
related to the family although they are not in the family
group. For example, the mother -in -law, after the father -in-
law dies, moves in; that's a related person. This is
considered overcrowded because that person would have lived
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in a different home.
Council Member Brado also asked questions concerning
substandard housing and problem housing. Ms. Kracht
explained the main difference is the lack of plumbing,
basically it means outdoor facilities. She explained that
under the minimum Housing Code, requirements include a water
closet, a bath facility, whether that's a shower and bathtub,
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and a wash basin. Census would determine a substandard
bathroom as not having those three' components.
Council Member Brado referenced page 14 of the report and
questioned the existence of a vacancy problem and whether the
I/ vacancy factor of 2% was a current statistic. On page 26 it
lists a 3% vacancy factor. He estimates the figures to .be
much higher, around 5.5 to 6 %. Ms. Kracht pointed out that
affordability is different than vacancy because the very low
income persons can not afford the advertised rental cost.
Council Member Brado explained the trickle down theory; there
was discussion about various rent subsidies.
Referencing page 20, the Fair Market Rent (FMR), Council
Member Brado asked what timeframe was considered when these
figures were checked. There was continued discussion
concerning housing costs and fair market rent. Jim Adamski
explained the fair market rents determined by the federal
government are factored toward the local economy. Council
Member Buchanan asked if current fair market rates would be
incorporated into this document to update it. Mr. McBride
commented that when HUD reads this document they will read
the programs based on 1992 figures; HUD is aware from their
own data that those rates have dropped. Ms. Kracht
emphasized that this report is a planning document and it
will be revised on an annual basis. Council Members Barnett,
Brado, and Buchanan pointed out that inaccurate information
should be corrected, and the report should be proofread.
Council Member Barnett raised some questions regarding
funding for the sewer collection system, which is only
conceptional and questioned whether the funding is conceptual
also. Mr. McBride explained the program set up by the City's
Wastewater Division is separate from this document. Since
that plan had already been conceptualized and application
made for its implementation, it was included as an indication
of the comprehensive makeup in an effort to address the
problems in the community. Glenn Valenzuela, Director of
Community and Economic Development, pointed out that the
Council would decide whether to implement the sewer
collection system.
Council Member Buchanan asked what the correlation is between
the numbers of the homeless. On page. 14, annual figures are
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then at the bottom of the page, it references only 165 or
150. Ms. Kracht explained the correlation is that the 1990
Census data is completely wrong. Mr. McBride explained the
figures are based on the number of beds. Council Member
Buchanan urged the term beds be used to accurately indicate
the information. Council Member Buchanan then referred to
page 54, concerning the subject of lead base paint removal.
That should be changed to include the technique to cover the
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lead base paint in place rather than to remove and dispose of
it.
Mayor Berndt commented that some of the problems in the very
low income realm of housing and requirements of HUD's
reporting systems are confusing and overstate the
circumstances. This tends to delete the effectiveness of the
rest of the document. She suggested a concerted, cooperative
effort is needed to truly address the concerns without the
inclusion of broad statements in the document that tend to
diminish the relevance of the problem.
Ms. Kracht explained that a lot of the data is required to be
included in the document, even though it may be outdated. It
is a universal, nationwide format requirement. She suggested
a document in layman's language be created to be used in the
local planning process that includes regional problems and
needs. There were continued comments from Council members
concerning the inaccuracies of the document containing
required Census information. Discussion continued about the
need for affordable housing for the extremely high number of
people with very low incomes in the Yakima area. There were
comments about how additional regulations affect affordable
housing costs.
At this time, Mayor Berndt asked if any citizens would like
to comment about the draft Consolidated Plan.
Lee Arnett, with Yakima Valley Rental Association, suggested
the Table of Contents be corrected to coincide with the
report's page numbers. He also disagreed with the vacancy
rate figures in the document. The report should reflect that
there is no lack of rentals available, and there are some
units available with very low rental rates. He also urged
current figures to be used to reflect recent changes in the
rental market. The figures supplied by HUD are old and are
not valid.
There was a considerable amount of discussion concerning the
inaccuracies of the figures required to be used in the HUD
document.
Betty Gaudette expressed concern about the amount of funds
used for housing needs or businesses. She would like to see
some of the neighborhood needs addressed instead of so much
used for housing.
Jerry Sturgill, with United Builders and the Local Government
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Affairs Chairman of the Homebuilders Association, described
this document as confusing and conflicting. Market values
exceed the affordable levels of low to moderate income
households. The existing policies instituted by the City and
County in relationship to the infrastructure standards makes
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housing developments unaffordable for the low and moderate
income clientele that would benefit
Hector Franco, 24 South 3rd Avenue, commented that HUD should
not be blamed because there is a problem in the Yakima
Valley, particularly in the Southeast 'Community. The
I/ c Hispanic people do not live on the westside because they
probably would not be received very well. This situation
needs to be looked at. He described the overcrowded
conditions where two families live in one house. Housing
units need to be developed at a price that is affordable in
the Southeast Community.
Maud Scott, 309 Union, expressed concern about the overall
condition of the block grant process. All of the funding in
recent years has been given to housing, individual properties
and persons, while .ignoring the area as a whole. She stated
she understood Mr. Franco's concern for the population he's
speaking.of:,. but the problem.is:throughou_t. the city. The
neighborhoods that are most impacted by the low income
populations should be given top priority. Attention should
also be given to'infrastructure needs, such as the irrigation
and sewer systems in these areas. This would encourage more
people to improve their property. Ms. Scott opposed the $100
million for a youth center listed in the report. She also
urged Council to allocate some block grant funds for
development of continuing adult education and youth
activities centers. She suggested the Washington Middle
School building be used for this purpose and requested the
Council involve itself in this issue. To conclude her
comments, Ms. Scott stressed how important it is to find
solutions to these problems. Even though this document
includes conflicting information, it effectively identifies
the::primary.problems.
Mayor Berndt asked if anyone else wished to speak. There
being no one, she closed the public meeting.
Mayor Berndt requested an appropriate statement be added to
the document that the builders are sensitive to the issue of
affordability, but it is not economically feasible.due to
high land costs and the large number of people in the area
with very low incomes.
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I/ Council Member Brado pointed out that the zoning ordinance is
working quite well for the urban area as a whole; changing
the zoning ordinance would not solve these problems.
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Council MemberBarnett. explained that.. the other_hand, an
appropriate mitigation type process is needed to address
conflicts between neighborhoods and the builders.
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Ms. Kracht directed attention to the importance of
flexibility in building standards in order to address the
barrier of affordable housing.
Mayor Berndt recognized two ways to address the issue. A
group will be formed, to consider these issues comprised of
neighborhood citizens, Council members, and representatives
from the building community. Also, during the budget session
some of these standards need to be reviewed; perhaps between
those two processes, creative ways can be developed to allow
the builders to build affordable housing, such as using
community block grant funds to help build some sidewalks.
Council Member Buchanan pointed out that typographical errors
should be corrected and phrases changed to reflect regions
within the City, instead of the whole county.
Council Member Sims expressed frustration about expanding
language in this document to include regional housing and
excluding some areas within the city. He also disagreed with
the request that the Council approve a document which
partially should be handled at the County level.
Council Member Buchanan reminded everyone that only the City
of Yakima Community and Economic Development funds can be
used for the two entitlement programs included in this
document, the Home and the Block Grant Entitlement Program.
Council Member Barnett asked why are we approving a document
that is beyond our authority.
Council Member Sims referred to numerous entities now under
the umbrella of the Housing Foundation that are trying to
coordinate housing opportunities. He asked if HUD is
mandating the consolidation of regional programs.
Ms. Kracht responded to the questions by explaining the
City's Housing Division is basically the parent company of
all the housing agencies -- the parent CHAS consolidating
plan holder. She further explained the City of Yakima has no
control over the agencies named in the document that serve
people outside the City of Yakima.
Council Member Buchanan commented that the County should be
handling it, not the City.
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Staff was directed to bring the plan back after the first of
the year with some recommendations.
Ms. Kracht requested Council to approve the budget contained
in the document so application can be made for the two
entitlement programs.
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It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO APPROVE
THE BUDGET WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT' (ON PAGE 41) AND THAT
STAFF COME BACK AND REVIEW THE OVERALL DOCUMENT AFTER
THE FIRST OF THE YEAR. The motion carried by 4 -3 roll
call vote; Barnett, Brado and Buchanan voting nay. Council
Member Buchanan requested a copy of this budget for the next
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10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Hector Franco spoke in opposition to the proposed acquisition
of property in the CBD area. He suggested the money be spent
on a community center by Washington Middle School.
Larry Mathews 805 South 17th Avenue, requested Council Member
Barnett assist his neighborhood community by asking the
Postal Service not to relocate the substation currently
located at llth Avenue and Tieton Drive to Nob Hill Blvd. He
also supports Mr. Franco in the need of a community center.
Earl Lee, 16 North llth Street, advised Council about a
violation of procedures in the removal of asbestos in the
Gateway Project. He asked the City review the site. Council
referred the matter to the Code Administration office for
follow -up.
Pat Sullivan, TRIPS, registered a public protest about the
handling of her request to schedule a meeting with the Mayor.
City Manager Zais stated it was not his intent to sound like
he was harassing Mrs. Sullivan and apologized. Mrs. Sullivan
was invited to attend the next PTBA meeting.
11. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND POLICE REGARDING CITIZENS
PETITION RELATING TO ENGLEWOOD AVENUE
Shelley Willson, Supervising Traffic Engineer, referred to
the staff report and was available to answer questions.
Council Member Brado asked if the comprehensive corridor
study would be done by City employees. He stressed the
importance of working with the neighborhood to develop a
solution.
Council Member Sims invited the petitioners to explain their
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Ralph Thomas, 5206 Englewood Avenue, reviewed their
December. 12, 1.994 letter on the Englewood Avenue traffic
study. In that letter, the citizens requested stop signs at
48th and 53rd Avenues, and a bike path if no stop signs were
installed.
Bill Hake, 5302 Englewood Avenue, agreed with the long -term
traffic calming devices included in the staff report.
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However, he requested immediate relief. He provided traffic
information about this segment of Englewood Avenue,
emphasizing the negative impacts of cut through traffic. He
urged stop signs be installed.
John Hutton, 6402 Englewood Avenue, described the heavy
traffic on Englewood Avenue which has adversely impacted
pedestrians. He directed Council's attention to other
neighborhoods that have requested and received stop signs on
streets where the traffic count did not meet the MUTCB
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guidelines. It is not safe for school children waiting to
catch the school bus and something needs to be done to slow
down the traffic.
Jim Miller, 47th and Englewood, described the changes in this
area regarding the amount of traffic. U-turns are very
frequent along Englewood Avenue, as is excessive speed.
Greg Williams, 4107 Englewood Avenue, also described the
heavy amount of traffic on this street, which has negatively
impacted this everyday lifestyle. Excessive speed has
created a very unsafe situation for bicyclists and
pedestrians. He would at least like a stop sign at 44th
Avenue.
Bob Talcott, 5602 Englewood Avenue, explained that the stop
sign at 56th Avenue blocks his driveway. He is willing to
live with that because after the additional stop signs have
been installed, it will alleviate the problem since the
traffic will go back to Summitview.
Helen Corpron, 56th and Englewood Avenue, described the heavy
amount of traffic and the large number of accidents which
have occurred on this street. She also described how the
traffic has negatively impacted the neighborhood and changed
their everyday lifestyle. She opposed parking on Englewood;
there should be stop signs at many of the suggested places,
particularly at 56th and Englewood Avenues.
Marvin Nelson, 5205 Douglas Drive, encouraged the Council to
continue the traffic study and supported the Engineering
Division's recommendation. He described a serious problem
with large vehicles traveling on Englewood Avenue.
Bob Flake, 5006 Englewood Avenue, expressed concern that the
traffic problems described would lower property values. He
supported the idea to install stop signs to slow the traffic.
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Council Member Sims asked what the estimated cost would be to
create the 7 -foot gravel strip between 40th and 66th Avenues.
Ms. Willson explained the gravel strip would only go to 66th
Avenue where it meets County property. The roadway is cut
into the hill and there is no place to put a shoulder in that
location. It can go to 56th Avenue or a couple of blocks
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past. No cost estimate, has been done; only a survey of the
area to determine the location of 'needed improvement.
After continued questions, answers and comments among Council
Members and staff, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY
BARNETT, TO IMPLEMENT THE FIVE CITIZEN RESIDENT
I/ RECOMMENDATIONS. After a brief flurry of discussion
concerning the recommendations, Council considered the
individual requests as listed in the report. It was MOVED
BY SIMS, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO CONTINUE THE INCREASED
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OF VEHICLE SPEEDING ON ENGLEWOOD
BETWEEN 40TH AND 66TH AVENUES. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY
BARNETT, TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT TO 25 MPH. The
motion carried by 5 - 2 voice vote; Brado and Buchanan voting
nay. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO
INSTALL. LARGER.. SPEED.. LIMIT. SIGNS... The motion .carried by
unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY .
BERGER, TO INSTALL A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF
56TH AND ENGLEWOOD. The motion carried by 6 -0 voice vote;
Barnett abstaining. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY
BUCHANAN, TO INSTALL A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERESECTION
OF 48TH AND ENGLEWOOD. The motion failed by 2-4 voice
vote; Berndt, Beauchamp, Brado, and Berger voting nay;
Barnett abstaining. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY
BEAUCHAMP, TO INSTALL A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION
OF 44TH AND ENGLEWOOD. The motion carried by 5 -1 voice
vote; Brado voting nay; Barnett abstaining. It was MOVED
BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO INSTALL A STOP SIGN
AT THE INTERSECTION,' 52ND AND ENGLEWOOD. The motion
failed by 2 -4 voice vote; Berndt, Berger, Brado, and
Beauchamp voting nay; Barnett - .abstaining. .,_,.Mayor Berndt
stated that by the end of six months if the other two stop
signs are still necessary, she would like to hear from the
neighborhood again. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY
BARNETT, TO CONTINUE THE LONG TERM COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It was
MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO 'GRAVEL THE
SHOULDER. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It
was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO PAINT
EDGELINES. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It
was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO INSTALL
NO PARKING ON SHOULDER SIGNS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
ENGLEWOOD. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
I/ *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
WITH YAKIMA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION FOR PROFESSIONAL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. R - 94 - 160, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
City Manager and the City Clerk to enter into a contract with
the Yakima County Development Association for public sector
services.
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*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA INTERURBAN LINES
ASSOCIATION FOR 1995
RESOLUTION NO. R - 94 - 161, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager to execute a lease and operating
agreement with Yakima Interurban Lines Association, Inc. for
electric railway street car operation for 1995.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH JOHN TIMM FOR PROPERTY
APPRAISAL OF FIRE STATION NO. 2 AND OTHER CBD PROPERTY
RESOLUTION NO. R - 94 - 162, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to obtain professional real estate appraisal services
relating to potential purchase and sale transactions for
property within the city.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
WITH M & M CATERING FOR YAKIMA CONVENTION CENTER
RESOLUTION NO. R - 94 - 163, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a concessionaire agreement between the City of
Yakima, the Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau, and
M & M Catering Services, Inc. to obtain food service and
concessions at the Yakima Convention Center.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH JUDY LEBENS, R.N., TO PROVIDE FOOTCARE
SERVICES AT THE SENIOR CENTER
RESOLUTION NO. R - 94 - 164, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute an agreement with Judy Lebens, R.N., to
provide footcare services at the Yakima Senior Center.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION OF RIGHT -OF-
WAY IN VICINITY OF LAKE ASPEN
RESOLUTION NO. R - 94 - 165, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
acceptance of the donation of property from Harlan Dunn and
Rod Knipper to the City of Yakima for public right -of -way.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1995 PARKS AND
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RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE
RESOLUTION NO. R - 94 - 166, A RESOLUTION adopting a 1995
schedule of fees for recreational activities of the City of
Yakima Department of Public Works, Division of Parks &
Recreation.
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19. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1995 TRANSIT FARE
SCHEDULE.'
The proposed resolution having been read by title, it was
MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. Following comments, from Council members both
1/ for and against the Transit fare proposal, the question
was called for a vote on the motion. The motion failed
by 3 -4 roll call vote; Barnett, Beauchamp, Berger, and Brado
voting nay. City Manager Zais indicated that Agenda Item 26,
the Budget, will be adjusted to reflect this vote, because
the revenue estimate was incorporated into the budget.
*20. APPROVAL OF RIGHT -OF -WAY USE PERMIT TO PROVIDE ADA RAMP AT
128 NORTH 2ND STREET, REQUESTED BY YAKIMA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
The Right -of -Way User Permit to provide an ADA ramp at 128
North 2nd Street (Yakima County Courthouse), requested by
Yakima County Public Works, was approved.
*21. APPROVAL OF THIRD QUARTER 1994 TREASURY REPORT
The Third Quarter•1994 Treasury Report .was approved:
*22. APPROVAL OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 1994
The Revenue and Expenditure Report (Budget Report) for
November 1994 was approved.
*23. SET DATE OF. PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 10, 1995 ON THE ADA
TRANSIT PLAN
January 10, 1995 was set as the date of public hearing on the
ADA Transit Plan.
24. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO CITY LABOR
SETTLEMENTS:
A. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PAY PLAN FOR AFSCME, AFSCME TRANSIT, FIRE LEOFF, FIRE
PERS, YPPA AND CITY MANAGEMENT /SUPERVISORS AND EXEMPT
EMPLOYEES
1/ The proposed ordinance was read by title, it was MOVED BY
SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE.
Mayor Berndt reconsidered her vote to nay. The motion failed
by 3 -4 roll call vote; Barnett, Berger, Berndt,. and Brado
voting nay. •
B. ORDINANCE AMENDING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PLANS FOR
MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND UNION EXEMPT EMPLOYEES
No Action was taken on this item.
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25. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION IMPLEMENTING COUNCIL
DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS ON THE 1994 WASTEWATER COST OF
' SERVICE STUDY:
A. RESOLUTION ADOPTING 1994 WASTEWATER COST OF SERVICE AND
RATE STUDY
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Resolution No. R -94 -167 having been read by title, it was
MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. The motion carried by 6 -1 roll call vote; Sims
voting nay.
RESOLUTION NO. R - 94 - 167, A RESOLUTION adopting the 1994
Wastewater cost of Service and Rate Study for the City of
Yakima, Washington.
B. ORDINANCE RELATING TO RATES AND CHARGES AND FEES FOR
PRE - TREATMENT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES FOR INDUSTRIAL (NON -
DOMESTIC) USERS
Ordinance No. 94 -78 having been read by title, it was MOVED
BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried by 6 - 1 roll call vote; Brado voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 78, AN ORDINANCE relating to rates,
charges and fees for pretreatment program activities for
industrial (non- domestic) wastewater discharged to the
wastewater treatment systems of the city of Yakima; amending
section 7.65.110 of the Yakima Municipal Code; and providing
for related matters.
C. ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES;
INCREASING SEWER READY -TO -SERVE CHARGES, VOLUME CHARGES
AND STRONG WASTE SURCHARGE RATES FOR OWNER AND NON-
OWNER RETAIL CUSTOMERS; INCREASING SEPTAGE CHARGES;
AMENDING INDUSTRIAL WASTE SEWER CHARGES; AND AMENDING
THE WATER /SEWER TAX
Ordinance No. 94 -79 having been read by title, it was MOVED
BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried by 6 - 1 roll call vote; Brado voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 79, AN ORDINANCE relating to public
services and utilities; increasing sewer ready -to -serve
charges, volume charges, and strong waste surcharge rates for
owner (inside city) and non -owner (outside city) retail
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customers; increasing septage charges; amending industrial
waste sewer charges; amending water -sewer tax; amending
Sections 7.12.010, 7.12.020, 7.12.030, 7.60.010, 7.60.020,
7.63.010, 7.63.020, 7.63.030, 7.63.040, 7.63.050, and
7.64.010; and adding as a new section Sections 7.60.025, all
of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
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26. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 1995
City Manager Zais summarized and explained some of the major
changes to portions of the budget. Ordinance No.. 94 -80
having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED
I/ BY BUCHANAN, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. There was
discussion concerning adjustments and costs in the budget,
including changes to reflect the decrease in revenue related
to Item No. 19 on today's agenda. The question was
called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by
6 - 1 roll call vote; Brado voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 94 AN ORDINANCE adopting a budget for
the City of Yakima, Washington, for the year 1995; and making
appropriations for estimated expenditures.
27. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REFUSE RATE FEES
Ordinance No. 94 -81 having been read by title, it was MOVED
BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried by 6 -1 roll call .vote; Brado voting nay.
Council Member Barnett pointed out that this rate increase
does not include any increase in yard service; however, the
information indicates the expenditures exceed the revenues
for service. He asked whether or not there should be a
consideration or summary adjustment of funds. Council Member
Brado stated that if the capital improvements cost weren't so
high, then rates for basic services would not have to be
increased.
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 81, AN ORDINANCE relating to health and
sanitation; adjusting fees for various services for garbage
storage, collection, and disposal; and amending City of
Yakima Municipal Code Section. 4.16.140.
*28. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FIRE RELIEF AND PENSION FUND EXPENSES
(NO ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING)
An Ordinance amending the 1994 budget and appropriating funds
for medical costs in the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund,
having been read by title only, was laid on the table until
January :.10,.1995.
I/ 29. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE INITIATING EMINENT DOMAIN
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE I -82 /YAKIMA AVENUE GATEWAY PROJECT
Council Member Barnett submitted a letter to the City Clerk
from Rand Elliott opposing this legislation. Dennis Covell,
Director of Engineering & Utilities, explained the purpose of
this proposed ordinance. This legislation provides a tool,
if necessary, to enable the City to file Eminent Domain
Action if negotiations with the property owner are at
impasse. Mr. Covell emphasized the City will adhere to all
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right -of -way acquisition procedures of the State (an
appraisal and negotiation) and this action does not deprive
property owners of due process. City Attorney Paolella
provided legal explanation concerning the time frame and the
legal proceedings for the condemnation and acquisition of
real property for the Gateway Project. There was continued
discussion concerning how this process, which would be a last
resort, might affect the time schedules of the project and
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any final action would have to be approved by the Council.
The proposed ordinance having been read by title, it was
MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY, BERNDT, TO PASS THE
ORDINANCE. The motion failed by 1 -6 roll call vote; Berndt
voting aye.
30. OTHER BUSINESS
Referring to Item No. 24, Labor Settlements, City Manager
Zais commented that the motion and ordinance submitted to
Council incorporated all of the proposals including current
contractual obligations. After an exchange of ideas among
Council Members concerning segregating Union and Management
compensation requests, it was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED
BY BARNETT, THAT THE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION REQUEST
BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY FROM THE UNION OR BARGAINING
UNITS. The motion carried by 5 -2 voice vote; Berndt and
Sims voting nay. It was emphasized that the Union
compensation section of the ordinance would have to be
segregated from Management's section. Ordinance No. 94 -77
having been read by title excluding increased compensation
for management, supervisory, confidential and union exempt
employees, City Manager Zais explained that the combination
ordinance includes AFSCME, Police and Fire LEOFF, and Fire
PERS; it is a consolidated ordinance based on all of the
negotiated agreements that have been put into place at this
point. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BERGER,
TO APPROVE THE AMENDED ' ORDINANCE (EXCLUDING
MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY, CONFIDENTIAL AND UNION
EXEMPT EMPLOYEES). The motion carried by 4 -3 roll call
vote; Berndt, Brado, and Sims voting nay. It was MOVED BY
BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BRADO, TO TABLE THE MANAGEMENT
PROPOSAL UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING. The motion carried by
5 - 2 voice vote; Berndt and Buchanan voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 94 - 77, AN ORDINANCE relating to City
personnel adopting a classification and compensation plan for
City employees to be effective January 22, 1995; amending
Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 C, 22.20.110 A, 2.20.110 F,
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2.20.110 G, 2.20.110 J, 2.20.110 K, 2.20.110 M; and adding
new Subsection 2.20.100 E, all of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code.
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Information Items: -
Items of information provided to Council were: Street Fund
Review Committee Report to Council; News Release regarding
I/ Public Meeting on Yakima Transit Americans with Disabilities
Act Comparable Transportation Plan Update. 12/14/94;
Traffic Engineering Citizen Request and Activity Report for
November 1994; Monthly Report of the Chief of Police for
November 1994; Assignments Pending in Office of
Environmental Planning as of December 20, 1994; Memorandum
from Acting Parks Division Manager regarding Gailleon Park
Canal Cover; Certified Building Inspectors certificates
issued to Alice Klein and Katherine Kohl and Certified Plans
Examiner certificate issued to Nancy Danko; Labor Area
Summary for Yakima; October 1994; Minutes of the November
17, 1994.Yakima'Air Terminal Board meeting; and Newspaper
article, "Many Cities Ripping Out Pedestrian Mall
Experiments."
31. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROPERTY ACQUISITION
No Executive Session was held.
32. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: r7,-0 .G, ee7e" A---e- ?•S
COUNCIL MEMBER / DATE
CO CIL MEMB DATE
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK MAYOR
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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