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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
FEBRUARY 14, 1995
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,
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presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp
(present after 2:03 p.m.), Lynn Buchanan, and Bernard Sims
present on roll call. Council Members Ernie Berger and
Bill Brado absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City
Attorney Paolella, Acting City Clerk Skovald, and Acting
Deputy City Clerk Thompson also present.
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge. of Allegiance was led by Council Member Buchanan.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
Council Member Buchanan referred to a draft ordinance
modifying provisions governing the duties and membership of
the Community Development Advisory Committee. The draft
ordinance would correct the name of the Yakima Downtown
Coalition to Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee (DARC),
relating to membership representation; limit the length of
service to two consecutive four -year terms; and add language
removing members who have three consecutive absences in a 12-
month period. Council Member Barnett suggested advising the
Community Development Advisory Committee of Council's
intentions prior to scheduling the ordinance as a regular
agenda item. Staff was directed to provide information, for
Council review, as to the absentee records and term limits of
the other standing committees.
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 add items nos.
7, 8, and 9 to the Consent Agenda. Item no. 12 was removed
from the Consent Agenda by citizen request. The Acting 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
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AMENDED, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll
call vote; Berger and Brado 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. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION „
Bob Deal, 5701 -5707 West Chestnut expressed concern about the
City's fire protection rating and the increase in his
condominium's insurance rates because the City's fire rating
1/ went, from a 3 to a 5. Council Member Sims recommended
Mr. Deal check with another insurance company because not all
insurance companies use the fire protection rating when
figuring premium rates. City Manager Zais outlined the
measures the City has taken to improve its rating to a 4
after it is reevaluated later this year.
6. RECONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING AND
EXECUTION OF CONSOLIDATED PLAN WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Council Member Barnett questioned why the percentages of
households listed by income brackets do not total 100%.
Council Member Barnett also asked why the terminology
relating to allowances for and waiver of standards to allow
affordable housing was eliminated from this report.
Vaughn McBride, Housing Planner, explained the percentages
are the number of households within each income bracket and
will not add up to 100 %.
Dixie Kracht, Block Grant Manager, explained that some of the
language was simply reworded because of 1) Council's
discussion of having different standards for low income
housing versus higher income bracket housing; and 2) there
are some codes and statutes that can not be waived.
Mayor Berndt asked if this 'document-would preclude Council
from looking at some of the City's development standards
which might make affordable housing a more viable option.
Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community & Economic
Development, stated the document would not preclude Council
from looking at the development standards. City staff is
currently meeting with representatives from real estate, the
Chamber of Commerce, and the Central Washington Home Builders
Association to determine what they see as barriers to
affordable housing.
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Staff was directed to add a footnote to clarify the
percentages on pages 11, 12, and 13.
Lee Clark, 817 Conestoga Boulevard, requested time to review
the document.
The item packet was provided to Mr. Clark; it was the
consensus of the Council to postpone the vote on this item
until the end of the Council meeting.
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Following the conclusion of Item No. 18, the Council resumed
discussion of this item.
Lee Clark commented that there is a difference between a
housing shortage and not enough affordable housing for very
low income people. He expressed his opinion that the
objective in the report to provide 2 and 3 bedroom units for
$250 -$350 a month is physically impossible. He feels the
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City needs to provide financial assistance to empower and
enable very low income people to afford housing, instead of
building additional housing.
Resolution No. R- 95 -22, having been read by title, it was
MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO APPROVE THE
RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote; Berger and Brado absent. Council Member Barnett
supported this resolution because of the federal requirement.
RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 22, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to file the
Consolidated Plan with the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development for funding of the 1995
Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs.
*7. REVIEW OF CRITERIA FOR NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The report of criteria for neighborhood improvement program
was accepted, the program approved, and staff was authorized
to begin the request for proposal process.
*8. REPORT ON HOUSING ACTIVITIES LEVERAGING PUBLIC /PRIVATE FUNDS
The report on housing activities leveraging public /private
funds was accepted.
*9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT FOR BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 23, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
execution of a professional services agreement for broker and
property casualty insurance services.
10. REPORT FROM LEGAL DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING
GRAFFITI REMOVAL PROGRAM
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Dave Hussell, Street and Traffic Operations Manager, reviewed
the report provided to Council explaining that the
recommendation is to staff the graffiti abatement team with
existing City personnel. The proposal is to use one full -
time and one half -time position from the Parks maintenance
crew. Funding of approximately $15,000 would be transferred
from the Transit and Street funds.
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Council Member Barnett commended staff for an excellent
report, stating he would like to'see the Chamber of Commerce
Community Development Committee continue to research the
possible use of Department of Corrections inmates for
graffiti removal, even though the target date for approval of
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Council Member Beauchamp commented that he would like to see
the use of City staff incorporated with help. from the
Department of Corrections and possibly some of the area youth
organizations.
Scott Robertson, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce
Community Development Division, gave a brief background of
the Chamber's discussions with the Department of Corrections
for the use of inmates for litter control, graffiti removal,
etc.
It was the consensus of the Council to request staff to
continue working with the Chamber of Commerce Community
Development Committee and the Department of Corrections to
formulate further recommendations to Council. Council
Members Barnett and Beauchamp will also meet with the
committee.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO LOCAL FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR GATEWAY
PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. R 95- 24,.:A.. RESOLUTION authorizing the
execution of revised Supplement #2 to the Agreement for Joint
Construction of Improvement of Yakima Avenue /I -82 Interchange
Area and Fair Avenue Project with the State Department of
Transportation and Yakima County.
12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY TO PURCHASE
FURNITURE AND SUPPLIES THROUGH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITHOUT
CALLING FOR BID
Pleas Green, Chief of Police, explained that this item would
allow the City to purchase furnishing for the new Police
Station /Legal Center from the current federal government
General Services Administration (GSA) price list. The GSA
price list was derived from a competitive bidding process,
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items on the GSA list. Staff has determined that there will
be a potential savings of thousands of dollars by having the
ability to purchase through GSA.
Dave Bolm, owner of Yakima Office Supply, expressed concern
that this Resolution 1) includes office furniture and may
attempt to replace the existing furniture contract the City
has with Yakima Office Supply; 2) potentially eliminates the
bid process; and 3) has the possibility of taking business
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out of the local environment. Mr. Bolm requested Council
table this resolution until he has time to meet with City
personnel about his concerns.
Chief Green explained that the City is on a tight timetable
and furnishings need to be ordered in the next two to three
months. He explained that this request is not intended to
exclude anyone, rather, it is intended to be all inclusive.
City Attorney Paolella explained that RCW 39.32.090 allows
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the City to purchase supplies or equipment through the
federal government without calling for bids, notwithstanding
any other law to the contrary. This State statute and the
resolution presented are very consistent with many other
instances and precedents in the City's past in terms of
utilizing the competitive bidding process of another
jurisdiction. This does not dispense with the bidding
process; the federal government has already done a
competitive bidding process and the City will just be using
that process. The City will not be required to use GSA's
prices, this merely allows GSA's prices to be considered
along with other companies' prices.
After further discussion and Resolution No. R -95 -25 having
been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY
BEAUCHAMP, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE PASSED. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote; Berger and Brado absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 25, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
City Manager to purchase supplies, materials, and /or
equipment from or through the United States Government
without calling for bid pursuant to RCW 39.32.090.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE COALITION FOR
AFTER- SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR AT -RISK YOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 26, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
an Agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima County
Substance Abuse Coalition, Inc.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE YAKIMA INTERURBAN
LINES ASSOCIATION CAPITAL PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
FOR ISTEA MATCHING FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 27, A RESOLUTION accepting the
Yakima Interurban Lines Association Capital Program and
authorizing an application for I.S.T.E.A. matching funds.
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*15.. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY ENGLEWOOD SQUARE
ASSOCIATES, INC. (BOB MCLEAN)
RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 28, A RESOLUTION concerning the
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Square Associates, Inc. for an eight lot subdivision west of
North 34th Avenue between Englewood Avenue and Fairbanks
Avenue, City No. UAZO Preliminary Plat #6 -94, approving the
preliminary long plat, subject to certain conditions.
*16. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 28, 1995 ON NOB HILL
BLVD. /MEAD AVE ANNEXATION
February 28, 1995, was set as the date of public hearing on
the Nob Hill Blvd. /Mead Avenue Annexation.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF UNION GAP FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF
SOUTH 18TH STREET
RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 29, A RESOLUTION approving the
Interlocal Agreement for Reconstruction of a portion of South
18th Street with the City of Union Gap.
18. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING YCTV OPERATING POLICY FOR
PROPOSED ANNUAL NONRESIDENT USER FEE
Wendy Warren, Cable Communications Manager, reviewed the
report submitted to Council, ,stating the Cable Advisory
Committee is recommending this amendment which would charge
non - residents a flat rate rather than the per item, per hour
fees currently charged.
Council Member Sims commented that the Council Committee also
met on this item and concurs that this would be a more
efficient manner of handling the fees.
Ordinance No. 95 -8, having been read by title, it was MOVED
BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE ORDINANCE, BE
PASSED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote;
Berger and Brado absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 8, AN ORDINANCE relating to public
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City residents for Yakima Community Television training and
use of television equipment and facilities; providing for
disposition of such fees; and amending Section 7.10.010 of
the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
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*19. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE YAKIMA MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO PRIVATE VEHICLE TRAVEL COST REIMBURSEMENT
FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 9, AN ORDINANCE relating to personnel,
increasing employee mileage reimbursements and amending
Subsection 2.20.086A of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
20. OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business to come before the Council.
Information Items:
Items of information provided to. Council were: Public
Service Announcement regarding Construction Advisory for the
week of February 13 - 17, 1995 on 6th Street. 2/9/95;. News
Release regarding Yakima Transit Honors Employees at Awards
Dinner. 2/6/95; News Release regarding Yakima Transit Names
Operator of the Year. 2/9/95; Hearing Examiner Agenda for
Monday, February 13, 1995; Citizen Request and Activity
Report from Supervising Traffic Engineer. 2/2/95; Damage
Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 2/2/95; Parks and
Recreation Commission 2/13/95 Agenda, information, and
Minutes from 1/9/95 meeting; Assignments Pending in the
Office of Environmental Planning. 2/14/95; Minutes from
Yakima County Substance Abuse Coalition Board Meeting of
1/17/95; Article entitled Congressional Week in Review from
ICMA. 2/3/95; Articles from Puget Sound Business Journal.
2/3 -9/95; Urban Land magazine articles entitled China The
Next Frontier, and Reinventing Roxbury's Dudley Square.
January 1995; and APA Journal magazine article entitled
Street Standards and the Shaping of Suburbia. Winter 1995.
21. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING FIRE STATION #2 AREA PROPERTY
DISPOSITION
City Manager Dick Zais informed the Council that the
executive session will also include the consideration of an
offer to purchase on the City -owned Nob Hill Boulevard
property.
It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO MOVE
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING
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THE ABOVE REFERENCED SUBJECTS, WITH IMMEDIATE
ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote; Berger and Brado absent.
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22. ADJOURNMENT
Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the
meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
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