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NOVEMBER 15, 1988
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, Lynn Buchanan,
Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Bernard Sims present on roll call.
Council member Henry Beauchamp present at 2:13 P.M. City Manager
Zais, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk
Toney also present.
2. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Foy.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Berndt stated she, Administrative Secretary Debbie Moore and
other adult chaperones will accompany ten children from Yakima to
Disneyland on November 17 -19, 1988, to celebrate the 60th birthday
of Mickey Mouse. The trip is courtesy Delta and Horizon Airlines
and Disneyland.
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Mayor Berndt distributed a rough draft of the prospectus on the War
on Drugs to be discussed at the next meeting with Frank Glaspey.
She stated the purpose of the document is to obtain grants and
funding for the Drug Coalition. Council members were asked to
submit comments or suggestions concerning the draft prospectus to
her by December 15, 1988. Mayor Berndt also distributed a
III committee report and an organizational report for information
purposes.
Mayor Berndt read a proclamation designating Saturday, November
19th as the 6th Annual Operation Harvest in the City of Yakima.
Citizens were asked to contribute canned goods to help stock the
shelves of local food banks during this neighborhood food drive.
The proclamation was accepted by Barry McNiece who encouraged
everyone to have their food donations ready to be picked up early
Saturday morning.
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 that Items Nos. 9 and 10 be added to the
Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items,
including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED
by Carmichael, seconded by Sims, that the Consent Agenda, as read,
be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent •
paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the
Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further
discussion.)
5. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS •
Mayor Berndt assisted Personnel Officer Archie Sutton with the
presentation of service awards to the following employees:
35 years: Edison Darby, Refuse Division; 30 years: W. Jean Groth,
Finance Department; 25 years: Clara Sanders, Finance Department,
Michael A. Bartleson, Police Department, Delmar J. Kary, Streets &
Refuse Department; 20 years: Ronald D. Fortier, Reid J. Follansbee,
Howard F. Cyr and William L. Knuth, Police Department, Tony E.
Sloan, Darrell A. VanderHouwen and James E. Williams, Fire
• Department, Hilda A. Leffel, Information Systems, Norma L. Morrow
and Jeanette L. Glaspey of Customer Services, Roy Thompson,
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Street Department and Willie L. Boston, Refuse Department; 15
Years: Richard A. Zais, Jr., City Manager, Jean Reid, Purchasing
Department, John Haddix, Planning Department, Michael A. Welton,
Police Department, Martin A. Buehler, Terry L. Rogers, Fire
Department, Teresa Farren, Information Systems, Heide E. Wright
and Hipolito Flores, Customer Services, Thelma L. Trimble and
Robert L. Haines, Parks and Recreation Department, Willie B.
Singleton, Street Department, David 0. Rodrigues, Transit and
George H. Bach, Garage Division. (Employees not present to accept
their awards were: George Bach, Thelma Trimble, .Terry L: Rogers,
Martin A. Buehler, William L. Knuth, and Jerry Forbes.)
*6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 25, 1988
The Council minutes of October 25, 1988 were approved, having been
duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present
wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Doug Pulse, representing Neighbors Against Drugs (NAD), asked
Council for a status report regarding the Coalition for the War On
Drugs (WOD). He stated the only information in the newspaper has
been the request for a raise by the new director and the fact that
a conference is planned for May. He said it is his understanding
that three of the committees have not met and that one committee
met prior to the hiring of the director. He stated the Herald
Republic donated space in the paper to be used by the Drug
Coalition, however, none of the space has been used by the new
director. Mr. Pulse stated it appears that the wind has been
spilled from the sales of the Coaliton, adding that one could draw
the conclusion that the Coalition was a political invention
designed to divert attention and responsibility for leadership in
the War on Drugs away from the City Council and City Manager. He
said he believes the City Council and City Manager should bear the
responsibility for leadership in the War on Drugs in the Community,
and should be much more effective in encouraging neighborhoods,
education and church leaders, the business community and various
service clubs to organize and act positively in the War On Drugs.
He ended his comments by stating, "we encourage you to assert
yourselves." Mayor Berndt responded that the only Committee that
has not met is the Law & Justice Committee due to Sheriff
Blair and Chief Green being involved in the budget process. She
explained that the Drug Coalition was not allowed to use the space
in the newspaper until after the elections due to space
constraints. Mayor Berndt stated once the director was hired, he
had to establish an office and create a program, however,
visibility will be increasing in the near future. Mr. Pulse stated
he has seen Mayor Berndt at some of the meetings but has not seen
other Council members and feels they should be more involved and
visible in this particular effort. Council member Foy interjected
that it is a misnomer to think that Council members have to attend
all of the meetings involving the Drug Coalition to be involved in
the war on drugs. He said he will be attending a meeting this •
evening with the Rotary Drug Coalition to determine what action the
Rotary can take to address this issue. Council member Carmichael
informed Mr. Pulse that she has participated in every march against
drugs, provided materials for posters and continues to serve the
Governor's Alliance Against Drugs. She commented other Council
members have been active in this effort, however, the community may
not be aware of all these efforts. Mayor Berndt stated the
awareness of the community will be increasing, noting that the
School District has volunteered one of their personal relations
representatives to work with Mr. Glaspey on a limited basis for
the purpose of keeping the community informed on activities of the
Drug Coalition. City Manager Zais pointed out that meetings of the
Coaliton are open to the public and encouraged Mr. Pulse to attend.
Mayor Berndt stated the meetings are held on the second Tuesday of
the month at 7:30 A.M in Mr. Glaspey's office in the Chinook Tower.
Council member Foy also mentioned that the Chamber of Commerce met
on Monday and appointed a Law & Justice blue ribbon group to review
the drug issue and the funding issue with the Police Department.
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Paul Harris, Box 812, Yakima, asked if the American Flag could be
placed on the right hand side of the podium as per protocol.
Council member Carmichael stated there has been some discrepancy as
to that issue due the fact that the platform is not raised. The
flag was moved to the right of the podium.
A. SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY JAMES HURLEY REGARDING CITY'S PRIVATE
SECURITY ORDINANCE
City Attorney Vanek stated this item will be deferred 'one week at
the request of James Hurley.
8. PUBLIC MEETING ON REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 810 -820 WEST
WALNUT, AS REQUESTED BY JACK SPARLING
Associate Planner Larry Lehman reviewed the agenda cover sheet and
the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner to deny the request to
rezone property located at 810 -820 West Walnut Avenue from R -3,
Multi - Family to B -1, Professional Business. Mr. Lehman stated
staff felt it might be more appropriate to consider rezoning a
larger area, such as the one outlined on the wall map and the
vicinity map provided in the Council packets.
Before opening the public meeting, Mayor Berndt asked Council
members to disclose if they had been contacted by anyone regarding
this rezone issue prior to today's meeting. No one had been.
Mayor Berndt opened the public meeting for testimony at this time.
George Pechtel, representative of proponent Jack Sparling, stated
the property is currently zoned R -3, Multi - Family, however, from
1st Avenue to the terminus of Walnut on llth Avenue, there are six
single family residences and one very large commercial multi-
family unit on that entire street. He added Mr. Sparling's -
property is half occupied by business and has been there for over
twenty years. Mr. Pechtel stated Mr. Sparling was disappointed
with the Hearing Examiner's recommendation for denial, but would
like Council to support the staff recommendation to rezone a
larger area. He said Mr. Sparling's concept for his property will
dovetail very well with the current surrounding uses in that area.
Mr. Pechtel stated both hospital areas should be considered as a
sub area plan concept because of the massive growth in those areas.
Council member Carmichael stated there are sub area plans for the
hospitals, but she does not know the status of those plans.
Mayor Berndt read into the record a letter from Byron J.
Armstrong, Rt. 2, Box 2247A, Selah, Washington, in support of the
rezone requested for 810 -820 West Walnut, adding that he would like
to see the block between 7th and 8th Avenue, between Walnut and
Chestnut rezoned to B -1 also.
Barbara J. Harris, P.O. Box 812, Yakima, Washington, stated she
owns property in the area of 8th and 9th Avenues, and spoke in
favor of rezoning a larger area than that requested by Mr.
Sparling. She stated other property owners in the area should be
notified to see if they-wish their property rezoned.
The being no other citizens wishing to address this issue, Mayor
Berndt closed the public meeting and asked for direction from
Council. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to accept
staff recommendations #1 and #2. Following a brief discussion, it
was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Sims, to amend the motion •
and expand the rezone area south to Spruce Street. Carried by 6 -1
voice vote. Barnett voting nay. The question was called for a
vote on the motion, as amended. Carried 6 -1 voice vote. Barnett
voting nay.
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* 9. PRESENTATION OF PRELIMINARY 1989 AIRPORT BUDGET
The Preliminary 1989 Airport Budget was approved as submitted.
* 10. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REGARDING EXTENDED TRANSIT
SERVICE DURING CHRISTMAS SEASON
The report from the Public Works Department, regarding extended
transit service through the holiday season, was accepted and
approved. The report specifies several service assumptions:
1. No service on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's
Eve ( "Be Home Free" operation.)
2 Service schedule based on downtown store hours.
3. Service extensions aimed at shoppers and employees.
4. Transit Operators will be allowed to accrue comp time in
excess of 40 'hours allowed by current policy.
5. Service will be provided on one hour headways as is currently
done with Saturday service.
6. Service will not be provided on Route 10 - Westside Loop as it
does not operate in the downtown area, but will be provided on
all other routes.
Given the above assumptions, the service will cost approximately
$43,827,
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO DISTRICT COURT
AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. D -5521, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
modification of the agreement with Yakima County relating to Yakima
County District Court costs.
* 12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF CLAIMS
FUND WARRANTS, PAYROLL FUND WARRANTS AND TREASURY CHECKS
RESOLUTION NO. D -5522, A RESOLUTION authorizing the cancellation of
outstanding claims warrants, payroll warrants and Treasury checks.
* 13. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 1988 BUDGET REPORT
The October 1988 Budget Report was accepted.
* 14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1988 BUDGET AND MAKING
APPROPRIATIONS FOR TRANSIT TURNOUTS (FIRST READING)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for Transit turnouts, having been
read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one
week, or until November 22, 1988.
15. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais stated he and Police Chief Green discussed
enhancement of the police foot patrol in the downtown central
business district through the holiday season. He said the idea is
to hire two additional officers to work overtime each day, covering
the hours from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, with no additional personnel on
Sunday. Mr. Zais explained that other uniformed personnel will be
reassigned as needed to provide two foot patrol officers between
2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. which will hopefully impact traffic and
narcotics enforcement. The cost to do this will be $7,000 plus
benefits. Mr. Zais indicated Chief 'Green has exhausted his
overtime budget, however, other year end savings are projected and
could provide a •source of revenue for this service. Mr. Zais
stated he believes Council should approve this in conjunction with
the holiday season for the benefit of the business community and
retail shoppers. Council member Foy stated he supports providing
better service, however, he is concerned that the officers are
being called back to work on their days off and could burn out or
become ill. He stated Council has a responsibility to think about
the negative impact all of the overtime work is causing for the
officers. He stated he is also concerned about the officers and
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their families, adding 'that this is' holiday season for them
too, and he is bothered that they are asked to give up time with
their families. Captain Wentz stated reserve officers will be used
for the increased foot patrol whenever possible. He added that
overtime for the officers is on a voluntary basis. It was the
general consensus of the Council to support the enhanced foot
patrol through the holiday season. Council member Carmichael
stated she supports this action, however, she. shares Council member
Foy's concern calling officers back on their days off. She
added that increasing the foot patrol is not going to be a panacea
for the problems of the downtown area. She stated citizen •
involvement and cooperation is necessary to help make this a safer •
community.
Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from the
Chief of Police regarding Narcotics Enforcement Update. 11/9/88;
Memo from Kathy Coffey, Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau,
regarding Local Option Room Tax. 10/28/88; Reports from Personnel
Division regarding vacancies and hiring status for November 1988;
1988 Community Development Block Grant Monthly Report for October
1988 and October 1988 Minority Business Enterprise Report; and
Agenda for November 16, 1988 Regional Planning Commission meeting.
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION
It was MOVED by Buchanan., seconded by Beauchamp, to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation
and adjourn immediately thereafter to 9:.00 A.M. November 22, 1988,
for Budget Review. Unanimously carried by voice vote..
17. ADJOURNMENT TO NOVEMBER 22, 1988 AT 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON FOR
BUDGET REVIEW
Following the completion of the Executive Session at 3:17 P.M. the
meeting was adjourned to November 22, 1988 at 9:00 A.M. for Budget
Review.
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Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk, Barbara J. Toney, CMC.
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