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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
DECEMBER 19, 1995
BUSINESS MEETING
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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, Ernie Berger, Lynn Buchanan
(absent after 4:15 p.m.), John Klingele, and Bernard.Sims
(present after 2:10 p.m. until 3:05 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 Klingele.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
Council Member Barnett requested information be made
available to the public in a newspaper insert (or a similar
method) to notify the public about the proposed amendments to
the Urban Area Comprehensive Plan. If possible he would like
to see this available prior to the public hearing before the
Regional Planning Commission; if not, before the Council's
public hearing.
Nancy Gaudette announced the 6th Annual Recycling Project for
Christmas trees will be held January 6th and 13th at
Chesterley Park.
I/ It was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO
INCLUDE IN THE CITY'S 1996 LEGISLATIVE POLICY ISSUES,
LEGISLATION TO ALLOW CITIES ACCESS TO THE MOTOR
VEHICLE TAX MATCHING FUNDS GRANTED FOR PTBA's AND
DESIGNATE IT AS A PRIORITY ISSUE. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote; Beauchamp temporarily absent; Sims
absent.
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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. 14 and 33 and the December 5, 1995 Council
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minutes from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read
the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and
ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED
BY BUCHANAN, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, 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.)
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 28, 1995 ADJOURNED
BUDGET REVIEW MEETING AND DECEMBER 5, 1995 ADJOURNED BUDGET
WRAP -UP MEETING
* The minutes of the November 28, 1995 Adjourned Budget Review
were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two
Council members and no one present wishing to have said
minutes read publicly.
Being removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed
separately, it was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY
KLINGELE, TO APPROVE, AS AMENDED, THE MINUTES OF THE
DECEMBER 5, 1995 ADJOURNED BUDGET WRAP -UP MEETING TO
REFLECT COUNCIL MEMBER BARNETT'S CORRECT VOTE ON THE
REQUEST FROM THE YAKIMA SYMPHONY SINCE HE VOTED FOR
THE MOTION TO DENY THE FUNDING. The motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
6. SPECIAL AWARD PRESENTATION TO CITY EMPLOYEES FOR YEARS OF
SERVICE
Archie Sutton, Personnel Officer, presented a special service
award plaque to Russell Rennie in recognition of 17 years of
service on the Charter and Police & Fire Civil Service
Commissions. Mayor Berndt recognized the level of commitment
and the time and extra effort volunteered to the City by
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Mr. Rennie.
Department Heads and Division Managers acknowledged the
following employees with 20 years of service or more and
presented them with certificates.
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Code Administration Jack Lovell 20 years
Police Donald J. Blesio 30 years
Gary I. Carter 30 years
Gary R. Bogatich 25 years
I/ Michael L. Amos 25 years
John E. Moon. 25 years
Pamela L. Brown 20 years
Mark A. Peck 20 years
Clifford B. Bond 20 years
Craig J. Baird 20 years
Ross D. Herber 20 years
Thomas R. Dillon 20 years
James E. Belton 20 years
Randy H. Ruegsegger 20 years
Roy C. Willson 20 years
Roger N. Betschart 20 years
Michael J. Vowell 20 years
Alpha M. Dosher 20 years
Fire Gary Vance 30 years
Daniel Gefre 30 years
Jim Simpson 25 years
Gary Brownell 25 years
David Bachmann 25 years
Joseph Gendron 25 years
Charles Heath 25 years
Robert Van Dyke 25 years
Richard Ringer 20 years
Gilbert Rodriguez 20 years
Dan Kuehl 20 years
Francis Martin 20 years
Paul Barham 20 years
Customer Service Annette Fordyce 20 years
Parks & Recreation Walter Landis, Jr. 25 years
Reymond Williams 20 years
Traffic Engineering Steve Knopp 25 years
David Winton 20 years
Streets Joe Jackson 30 years
Douglas Arenson 25 years
Charles Martin 20 years
Transit Eugene Rice. 25 years
Wastewater William Thompson 25 years
Monte Monroe 20 years
Water /Irrigation William Monroe 20 years
George Dibble 20 years
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Assistant Mayor Barnett read a proclamation honoring Mayor
Berndt and presented her with with the Mayor's gavel mounted
on a plaque in appreciation for her 11 years of dedicated
service to the citizens of Yakima. She was also presented.
7. PRESENTATION BY BICYCLE COMMITTEE ON DRAFT BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN
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Joan Davenport introduced the citizen members of the
Bicycle /Pedestrian Advisory Committee, including Greg Luring,
Cec Vogt, Mark VanKomer, Neil McClure, Chairman, and Jennifer
Rennie (who was not in attendance).
Mr. McClure, along with the other citizen members, provided a
general overview of the Draft Bicycle Pedstrian Master Plan.
They included a brief depiction of the Plan's goals, its
accomplishments, and the community support experienced over
the past 18 months. The committee members also defined the
purpose of the plan, described its concepts, and then
entertained questions concerning forwarding the Plan to the
Regional Planning Commission for inclusion in the
Transportation Plan. There was also discussion about how it
relates to the Capital Facilities Plan and the Land Use
element of the Draft Growth Management Plan. Phil Hoge and
Curtis King also spoke in favor of the Plan.
8. PUBLIC MEETING ON FINAL PLAT (MEDICAL VIEW WEST PHASE II)
APPROVAL FOR PROPERTY AT NORTH 40TH AVENUE AND KERN WAY,
REQUESTED BY SMITH /LUKEHART PARTNERSHIP (SEE RESOLUTION
ADOPTING FINAL PLAT)
This being the time set for the public meeting, Dan Valoff,
Associate Planner, provided a brief history of the
Professional View West Subdivision, from rezone to
preliminary plat approval. Mr. Valoff reported the applicant
has submitted an Irrevocable Letter of Credit to ensure
construction of required infrastructure improvements. The
staff recommendati'on is to adopt the resolution approving the
Final Plat.
Mayor Berndt opened the public meeting and asked if anyone
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wished to comment.
Mark Smith, applicant, explained the improvements are
scheduled for this spring and asked for approval of the
proposal.
Delmar Pearson, an adjacent property owner, spoke in favor of
approval.
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Mayor Berndt asked if anyone el se''wished to comment about the
request for Final Plat Approval. There being no one, she
closed the public meeting. After Resolution No. R -95 -174 was
read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY
BERGER, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by
I/ unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 174, A RESOLUTION approving the
final plat of Professional View West, a seven lot subdivision
located at and near the southeast corner of North 40th Avenue
and Kern Way, in Yakima, Washington, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign the final plat of Professional View West.
9. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION ON
REZONE OF PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF 3702 FRUITVALE BLVD. AND
3701 RIVER ROAD, REQUESTED BY B.M.S. PROPERTIES
This being the time set for the public meeting, Dan Valoff,
Associate Planner, reviewed the rezone request by BMS
Properties to rezone property from M -1, Light Industrial, to
CBDS, Central Business District Support. The property is
located at 3701 River Road and 3702 Fruitvale Blvd. Staff
recommends the Council uphold the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation to approve and direct legal staff to prepare
the appropriate legislation.
Mayor Berndt opened the,. public,; meeting and asked if anyone
wished to comment.
Dr. Butler, applicant, feels the rezone will be appropriate
and compatible with the neighborhood. He urged the Council
to approve the rezone.
Mayor Berndt asked if anyone else wished to comment. There
being no one, she closed the public meeting.
It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO ADOPT
THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AND
DIRECT LEGAL STAFF TO PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE
LEGISLATION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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10. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION ON
REZONE OF PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF 3704 SUMMITVIEW, REQUESTED
BY DENNIS & TRACI COZZOCREA
This being the time set for the public meeting, Larry Lehman,
Associate Planner, provided a brief overview of the rezone
request. The staff recommendation is to accept the Hearing
Examiner's recommendation to approve and direct staff to
prepare the appropriate legislation. In response to a
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question asked by Council Member Klingele, Mr. Lehman
explained the suitability of the site for B -1 development as
opposed to CBDS zoning.
Mayor Berndt opened the public meeting.
Peggy Stapleton, 23 Kenny Drive, spoke against the rezone
because any use permitted in the B -1 District could
potentially be established if the property is rezoned. She
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also requested traffic patterns in the neighborhood be
carefully considered.
Traci Cozzocrea, applicant, explained the purpose for this
rezone request is to allow her to operate her Chiropractic
practice as a regular business rather than a home occupation.
This would enable her to hire an office assistant and install
a free standing sign. She urged the Council to approve the
request.
Mayor Berndt asked if anyone else wished to comment. There
being no one, she closed the public meeting.
Mayor Berndt expressed concern about the B -1 zoning because
it would allow many uses. It was MOVED BY BARNETT,
SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ACCEPT THE HEARING
EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE
THE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION. The motion carried by a 5-
2 voice vote; Berndt and Berger voting nay.
11. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, requested Council
reconsider it's decision to reduce the material available in
the Council packets to the citizens.
Linda Ringo, Sarah Cardenas, Barbara Burke - Mendoza, Minnie
Robinson, and others, including several members of the Alley
Cats, urged the Council to reconsider it's decision regarding
the Rebound Plus Program and fund the program as it now
exists.
(Council Member Sims absent after 3:05 p.m.)
12. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING ON PETITION FOR SPEED CONTROL
MEASURES ON WEST CHESTNUT
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David Hussell, Streets & Traffic Operations Manager, provided
a brief history of the West Chestnut neighborhood's traffic
management petition submitted to the City Council in October,
1995. At that time staff was directed to research the issue
and has collected data and observed the situation involving
motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists on Chestnut Avenue.
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Staff reviewed two alternatives, including the Denver Stop
Pattern and marked Bicycle /Pedestrian corridors installed on
both sides of the roadway separate from the vehicle lanes.
Since the residents of Chestnut Avenue had specifically
requested the Denver Stop Pattern, it was reviewed first.
I/ Mr. Hussell indicated the results showed this to be an
ineffective speed control measure for this area because of
offset intersection placement between 16th Avenue and 40th
Avenue. Staff recommends the second alternative, the marked
Bicycle /Pedestrian corridors which would be installed on both
sides of the roadway separate from the vehicle lanes. The
benefits of this application would be the visible delineation
of a corridor for pedestrians with warning signs - installed to
indicate to motorists that there are bicyclists and
pedestrians on the roadway. Although the path on each side
would eliminate on- street parking and would narrow the
available roadway width for motor vehicles, this application
would help reduce the speeds that vehicles travel. The
marked path would offer increased visibility of the lane edge
during hours of darkness enhancing the pedestrian separation.
Mr. Hussell explained the staff recommendation to send an
informational letter and .informal ballot outlining the issues
to residents asking for their response. Staff also suggested
that the neighborhood speed watch program be utilized. This
has been used in other neighborhoods and reduces the number
of vehicles exceeding the speed limit. There was a
considerable amount of discussion among Council members
concerning how the visual perception of the corridor method
works, the possibility of eliminating the on street parking,
and the suggestion to, send survey letters to the affected
residents on Chestnut Avenue. The issue would have to be
considered further after the survey results came in.
Dr. Macintosh, 24th and East Chestnut, suggested they
maintain some on- street parking due to only one alley located
in the area. He expressed concern about the elimination of
the on- street parking because service vehicles need to park
there. He also thought there should be parking on both sides
of the road.
Mayor Berndt commented that the parking would only be
eliminated during daylight hours.. It. was... MOVED BY
BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO DIRECT STAFF TO
CLARIFY TO FOLLOW THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND SEND
I/ OUT THE LETTER AND INCLUDE AN ITEM FOR DAY LIGHT
HOURS, AFTER REVIEW OF THE QUESTION BY THE CITIZEN
COMMITTEE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote;
Sims absent. Staff was directed to send survey letters to
the affected residents on Chestnut, after obtaining
information from the neighborhood committee about the wording
in the survey.
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13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REVISING SCHEDULE AND FARES FOR
DIAL -A -RIDE SERVICE (NEW FARE OF $1.00 EACH WAY TRIP AND
ELIMINATING SERVICE ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS)
Council Member Barnett corrected the staff report to reflect
that the vote during the Budget Wrap -up Session regarding the
elimination of Sunday and holiday Dial -A -Ride Service was not
unanimous, but had two negative votes. Mayor Berndt'
requested the resolution be divided to allow the two issues
to be considered independently.
Sally Main, 1314 Jerome Avenue, explained she will not be
able to afford the fare if it is raised to a $1.00 each way.
She stated that People For People are forcing clients to use
Dial -A -Ride rather than medical coupons. Mayor Berndt stated
that staff would meet with her to get further information.
A substitute resolution relating to the fare increase, was
read by title, and it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY
BERGER, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by
5 -1 voice vote; Barnett voting nay; Sims absent. Council
Member Beauchamp described the excessive cost of the Transit
Program but expressed hope that this issue can be revisited
some time in the future to consider restoring the 35 cent
Dial -A -Ride fare, particularly if the PTBA effort is
successful and more revenue is available.
RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 175, A RESOLUTION revising the
schedule and fares for Dial -A -Ride public transportation
services provided by the City of Yakima.
A substitute resolution relating to the elimination of Sunday
and holiday Dial -A -Ride services was read by title and it was
MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. The motion failed by a 3 -3 tie vote; Barnett,
Beauchamp, and Klinglele voting nay; Sims absent. Council
Member Beauchamp requested the issue be revisited after the
first of the year with the Council Transit Committee for
reconsideration due to the current budget difficulties of the
Transit System.
14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
WITH GLEN WARREN FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES
John Jay, Attorney, who submitted a bid to perform the public
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defender contract for the sum of $70,000, explained the
contract submitted by Glen Warren, which is being recommended
for award, is for a sum of $89,000. He urged reconsideration
of the subcommittee recommendations. He doesn't think he was
treated fairly.
There was a considerable amount of discussion about the
technical misunderstanding regarding the bid proposal as it
relates to the number of FTE's.
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Glen Warren clarified his proposal for two full time
employees plus an interpreter. He also described the current
case load. John Jay responded that the proposal does not
call for an interpreter. After continued discussion, it was
I/ MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO APPOINT A
NEW COMMITTEE TO INTERVIEW ALL THREE PEOPLE. The
motion carried by a 4 -2 voice vote; Buchanan and Klingele
voting nay; Sims absent. Upon the recommendation of City
Attorney Paolella, it was the general consensus of the
Council to extend the current public defender contract on a
month -to -month basis until the issue is decided.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
WITH HUMANE SOCIETY FOR SHELTER SERVICES OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS
RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 176,' A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute an Animal Control Agreement with the Humane
Society of Central Washington.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH KEY BANK FOR SAFEKEEPING SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 177, A RESOLUTION authorizing
execution of a Safekeeping Agreement for City Investments
with Key Trust company of the Northwest.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION
FEES AND CHARGES FOR 1996
RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 178, A RESOLUTION adopting a
schedule of fees for the Parks & Recreation Division of the
City of Yakima.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTER -
LOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH:
A. CITY OF KIRKLAND,
B. KING COUNTY DIRECTORS' ASSOCIATION PURCHASING COOPERATIVE
1/ C. TERRACE HEIGHTS SEWER DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 179, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing
Agreements with the City of Kirkland, King County Directors'
Association Purchasing Cooperative, and Terrace Heights Sewer
District.
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*19. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF TOPPENISH AND TOPPENISH SCHOOL
DISTRICT TO PROVIDE D.A.R.E. SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. R -95 -180, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute an agreement to provide D.A.R.E. services
with the City of Toppenish and Toppenish School. District No.
202.
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' *20. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY OFFICE OF AGING AND LONG TERM
CARE TO A PREVENTATIVE FOOTCARE PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
RESOLUTION NO. R -95 -181, A RESOLUTION authoring and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute an Agreement with the County of Yakima,
Office of Aging and Long Term Care, for a Geriatric Footcare
Program for Senior Citizens.
*21. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JUDY LEBENS, R.N. TO
PROVIDE GERIATRIC FOOTCARE SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. R -95 -182, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and the 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.
*22. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY OFFICE OF AGING AND LONG TERM
CARE FOR A SOCIAL DAY CARE PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
RESOLUTION NO. R -95 -183, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute an agreement with the County of Yakima,
Office of Aging and Long Term Care, for a Social , Day Care
Program for Senior Citizens.
*23. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT WITH. YAKIMA COUNTY FOR SUNCOM
MANAGEMENT /SUPERVISORY SERVICES
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RESOLUTION NO. R -95 -184, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute an agreement with Yakima County whereby the
City of Yakima Fire Department will undertake SUNCOM
management /supervisory duties for one year.
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*24. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF FIRE
DEPARTMENT VENTILATION SYSTEM FROM`A SOLE SOURCE VENDOR
RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 185, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
sole source purchase of exhaust fume extraction systems.
I/ *25. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF BID
REQUIREMENTS TO PURCHASE COMPUTERS FOR POLICE VEHICLES
RESOLUTION NO., R - 95 - 186, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
sole source purchase of replacement mobile data terminals.
*26. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR YAKIMA CITY HALL
PLUMBING RENOVATION PROJECT (STANDARD MOTION VB - ACCEPT CONTRACT
AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT)
The report from the consultant, Meier Associates, dated
November 6, 1995, with respect to the completion of the work
on the Yakima City Hall Plumbing Renovation, performed by C &
R Plumbing and Heating, was approved, the work accepted and
payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was
authorized.
*27. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 9, 1996 ON THE ADA
TRANSIT PLAN UPDATE
January 9, 1996 was set , as the date of public hearing to
consider the American with Disabilities Act Plan update for
1996.
*28. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR JANUARY 23, 1996 FOR CHESTNUT
GROVE TOWNHOMES FINAL PLAT
January 23, 1996 was set as the date of public meeting to
consider the final plat for the Chestnut Grove Townhomes
Subdivision.
*29. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 1995 BUDGET REPORT
1/ The, November 1995 Revenue and Expenditure .Report ..was
accepted.
30. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1996 BUDGET
Before considering final action on the 1996 Budget Ordinance,
Council Member Beauchamp requested the Council members, who
voted to eliminate the Rebound Office and contract the Alley
Cats Program, reconsider the matter because he wanted to
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present an alternative proposal. It was MOVED BY
BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO RECONSIDER THE
FUNDING ISSUE FOR THE ALLEY CATS PROGRAM The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent. Council Member
Beauchamp distributed copies of his proposal to establish a
bilingual Recreation Program Coordinator to coordinate and
continue the Alley Cats Program.
After Ordinance No. 95 -72 was read by title only, it was
MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO ADOPT
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THE SUBSTITUTE 1996 BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY
WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR THE BI- LINGUAL RECREATION
PROGRAM COORDINATOR POSITION.
After a considerable amount of discussion among Council
members and staff concerning the proposal, including the
amount of allocation of $28,400 and the transfer of CBDG
funds into the Park Fund, the question was called for a
vote on the motion. The motion carried by a 4 -2 roll call
vote; Barnett and Berger voting nay; Sims absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 72, AN ORDINANCE adopting a budget for
the City of Yakima, Washington, for the year 1996; and making
appropriations for estimated expenditures.
(Council Member Buchanan absent after 4:10 p.m.)
*31. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE CHANGING NAME OF OFFICE OF HOUSING
AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION TO OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 73, AN ORDINANCE relating to the
Department of Community and Economic Development; renaming
the division now known as the Office of Housing and
Neighborhood Conservation to the known in the future as the
Office of Neighborhood Development Services; amending Section
1.18.060 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*32. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1995 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR LEASE CAPITALIZATION COSTS-FOR NEW
PHONE SYSTEM AT THE LAW AND JUSTICE FACILITY (NO ACTION
REQUIRED THIS MEETING)
An Ordinance amending the 1995 budget and appropriating funds
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for lease capitalization costs for a new phone system at the
Law and Justice Facility, having been read by title only was
laid on the table for three weeks, until January 9, 1996.
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33. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1995 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FIRE PENSION OBLIGATIONS
An Ordinance amending the 1995 budget and appropriating funds
for Fire pension obligations, previously having been read by
title only, was brought before the Council for a second
reading. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BERGER,
TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by 4 -1 roll
call vote; Klingele voting nay; Buchanan and Sims absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 74, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1995
budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of
$75,000 in the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund for
expenditure during 1995 for additional retirement benefits.
34. OTHER BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY FOR THE
CANAL PATHWAY PROJECT
Following a brief discussion of the property's location at
the corner of 34th and Englewood Avenue, Resolution No. R -95-
187 was read by title. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE,
SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Buchanan and Sims
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 187, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Yakima
County.
Council Member Klingele's recommendation to appoint Dick
Eckel to the Yakima Center Advisory Board was referred to the
Council Appointment Committee for consideration.
Information Items:
1/ Items of information provided to Council were: Memorandum
from City Manager Zais regarding 1996 Classification And
Compensation Master Salary Schedule. 12/19/95; Letter from
Airport Manager regarding Zoning Adjuster's Decision in KYKA
Application for FM Antenna Tower on Cowiche Mountain.
12/12/95; Letter from CH2M Hill regarding I -82- Yakima
Avenue Interchange and Fair Avenue Project Phases III & IV
Progress Report -- April through September 1995. 12/7/95;
Agenda for December 20, 1995 Charter Civil Service and
Police & Fire Civil Service Commissions; Meeting Schedule
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for January, February and March 1996 Yakima Air Terminal
Board meetings; Letter from Director of Office of Community
Planning and Development congratulating City on the 20th
anniversary of the Office of Housing and Neighborhood
Conservation. 12/8/95; Traffic Engineering Citizen Request
and Activity Report for November 1995; Fire Department
Monthly Activity Report for November 1995; Rebound Plus
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Monthly Report for November 1995; Personnel Division
Vacancy /Recruitment Report for November 1995; Assignments
Pending in Office:. of Environmental Planning as of
December 19, 1995; Memorandum from AIDS Housing of
Washington regarding Upcoming AIDS Housing Planning Meeting
for Your Community. 11/16/95; and Articles from Nation's
Cities Weekly, "Drinking Water °Bill Passes Senate ", "NLC
Supports $1.9 Billion in Block Grants for Public Safety ",
and "Board Mobilizes Cities to Fight for Deficit Cuts ".
35. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A. PROPERTY ACQUISITION (I -82 PROJECT)
B. PENDING LITIGATION (MURPHY CLAIM)
C. PENDING LITIGATION (FIRE RELIEF & PENSION BOARD)
It was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO MOVE
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, TO DISCUSS PROPERTY
ACQUISITION AND PENDING LITIGATION, WITH IMMEDIATE
ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote; Buchanan and Sims absent.
36. ADJOURNMENT
Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the
meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
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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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