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DECEMBER 20, 1988
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, Yakima, Washington. Mayor Pat
Berndt, presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett, Henry
Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Bernard
Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek,
City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present.
2. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Mayor Berndt.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
City Engineer Dennis Whitcher informed the Council members that;
for the second consecutive year, the City of Yakima Engineering
Department has been awarded the Best Asphalt Paving Project in
the State of Washington. He stated the Tieton Drive Paving Project
#653, (the reconstruction of Tieton Drive from 40th Avenue to 65th
Avenue) was one of•seventy -five projects submitted and was judged
the best by the American Public Works Association and the Asphalt
Institution of Washington. Mr. Whitcher acknowledged the hard
• work and cooperation of Bill Hammet, Project Manager for Superior
Asphalt, Mark Anderson, Project Design Engineer, Bob Desgrosellier,
Engineering Technician, Jerry Putas, Construction Engineer, and Jim
Maine, Project Inspector.
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 consensus
of the Council to add Item No. 11 and remove Items Nos. 17 and 23.
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. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 1 & 8, 1988
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The Council minutes of November 1 & 8, 1988 were approved, having
been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one
present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Kerry Cooper, 1420 South 32nd. Avenue, appeared before Council
requesting that 4 -way stop signs be placed at 32nd Avenue & Viola.
She indicated the police department set up radar units in that
vicinity and confirmed that vehicles are exceeding the speed
limit. Mayor Berndt said she asked Mrs. Cooper to appear before
Council regarding this request as she (Mrs. Cooper) was told by
the Traffic Engineer that the traffic count numbers do not warrant
a stop sign. It was the consensus of the Council to ask staff to
submit a report for consideration prior to any action being taken.
7. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLAN (SEE AGENDA
STATEMENT; SECOND HEARING SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 1989)
This being the time set for a hearing on the proposed Comprehensive
Water Plan, Assistant City Manager •Strouder made introductory
• comments prior to Mayor Berndt opening the public hearing for
testimony. Mr. Stouder stated this is the first of two public
hearings scheduled on the Comprehensive Water Plan; the.second is
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scheduled for January 10, 1989. He stated since the spring of 1985
the City has been examining it's -water utility system, additional
water storage and the irrigation system. The draft plan presented
today does not include the sections on the irrigation system or the
Rattlesnake Creek Feasibility Study. The City is continuing its
involvement in the Yakima River Basin Enhancement process .
through discussions •with Congressman Sid Morrison, and will
participate in the spring in discussions with all those interested
in additional water storage. He added because of that issue and
its tie to the Rattlesnake Creek Project for additional new
• storage, it is not included in this draft of the Water Plan.
Secondly, he .stated as a result of Council's direction at a
previous meeting on the Water Plan, the section on the irrigation
system has been removed from the final draft of the Water Plan for
further investigation and discussion with Council and'a resolution
of that issue in the spring. At this date, the Draft -Water Plan
conforms to the Department of So and Health Services guidelines
and staff feels it is important .o proceed with the public hearing
and request Council direction. Council member. Barnett commented he
feels there is an apparent difference of opinion between the
consultant and the Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) on the
approach for the Water Plan. He said these differences could have a
significant impact on the source of future water and the
requirements for capital expenditures. Mr. Barnett said he would
like a response from the consultant and DOE prior to the next
public hearing. Mr. Stouder stated staff is aware there is a
slight difference of emphasis between the consultant and the
Department of Ecology, and the City's has taken a position between
the two entities.
Staff having no other comments, Mayor Berndt opened the public
hearing for testimony. There being no citizen present wishing to
address the Comprehensive Water Plan, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded
by Buchanan, to set the second public hearing for January 10,
1989. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SPECIAL. ELECTION ON
FEBRUARY 7, 1989 REGARDING VOTER AUTHORIZATION FOR INCREASING
PRIVATE UTILITY TAXES
City Attorney Vanek spoke about the context in which this issue
arises, the actual ballot language of the proposition, the
election law requirements,' and the special election dates
available.
Bill Parrett, Manager of Pacific Power and Light Company, addressed
the Council stating he feels Council is going „about the tax issue
in a way that is going to be very damaging to the constituents they
represent. He stated this is not a tax on the utility; it is a tax
on the user of the utility; i.e. the utility companies simply
collect the tax and return it to the ,City for their use.
Therefore, it is the rate payer that actually pays the tax. He
said he believes this is a very regressive tax in that it is
targeted and limited to the people that participate to the greatest
extent, those people that PP &L has tried to develop programs for,
to those who have the greatest need in terms of energy subsistence
because they are aging and need that service. He further
questioned why is it limited to U.S. West Communications, Pacific
.Power and Light and Cascade Natural Gas? He stated he is concerned
that Council is creating a business climate that is no longer
competitive. He stated the major problem that he foresees is that
if this type of tax is imposed, the electricity user may be driven
to burning wood or an alternative untaxable heating source for
heating. Mr. Parrett stated his legal counsel reviewed this and
is concerned that the ballot description is inflammatory and
partial. Mr. Parrett stated he understands that the purpose of
this measure is to alleviate major crime in the community, but he
is not sure that the limitations or description of what the City is
trying to do is described in the legislation' presented. He stated
the descriptive language indicates that the tax may be increased up
to a maximum total rate of 12 %, however, it is very clear in the
agenda statement that the total tax rate on the affected utilities
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would be 12 %. He stated this is unclear and feels there must be a
better way to approach this problem rather than attacking the
problem through this type of a tax. He stated he is willing to
work with Council in an attempt to resolve this issue, adding he
hopes the City does not tax commodities that are considered
necessities of life by state governments, social agencies and the
users themselves. He sais enactment of such an ordinance will
place the burden of payment of tax back on that small selected
group of people who are currently finding it difficult to pay
their utilities. Mr. Parrett stated that he is aware that public
and private utilities have entered into a financial agreement to
hire a consultant to do a complete state -wide study to determine
where is the public today relative to crime and taxes. He stated
that is to be completed in late January and will be available
to the public in mid February. A brief discussion .ensued regarding
the rate of the utility tax and franchise•tax, and it was stated
the utility tax is currently 4.6%, plus a 2% franchise tax. Mr.
Parrett pointed out :that the taxes are calculated differently, in
that there are no deductions for bad debt write. off with
occupational tax, and there is an exclusion of $500 so any one
customer cannot be billed beyond that amount. He concluded his
comments, stating he'hopes Council finds a better way to deal with
this issue.
Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, suggested the following
amendment be made to the proposed resolution: "In addition to the
• revenue generated' by the utility tax on .private utilities and
reserved solely for anti -crime purposes, the City Council shall
continue to budget and fund the police department from general fund
reserves and /or other sources at the same proportionate inate rate
now budgeted for that purpose in the proposed 1989 budget and for
the past several years." Discussion ensued about the comments by
attorney Richard Smith last week and Mr. Mathews stated the point
Mr. Smith was trying to make is that if the City is going to retire
a bond issue, it must have so much money coming in. He pointed
out that most bonding houses want at least 1.4% of revenue coming
in, however, the City is over that amount. Mr. Mathews stated the
City is breaking faith with the public by selling a bond issue on
the basis of mandated requirements to the City and then. inflating
the levy in order to get money for other sources.
Betty Bakker, 2905 W. Nob Hill Boulevard, stated her main concern
is the low income people in the Yakima Valley. She stated O.I.C.
opened it's Low Income Energy Assistance Program and 975 people
applied for assistance. She stated if this tax is going to be on
gas, electric and telephone, this will be an injustice to the low
income people. Mrs. Bakker stated their funds have been
drastically .cut due to the Graham- Rudmann Bill and encouraged
Council to find another method to accomplish their mission.
Barbara Harris, P.O. Box 812, Yakima, Washington, also stated that
she is opposed to the tax due to the impact it will have on the low
income people in Yakima. She stated such an increase in the
utility tax will create a tremendous hardship for many of those on
fixed incomes and the elderly. She suggested that Council approach
the legislature for funding for criminal justice, adding it does
not make sense to add more police officers when there is
insufficient housing for inmates now. She stated Council member
Foy provided information indicating there is funding for three
officers at this time and suggested Council start there. Council
member Carmichael stated that proposition cut staffing from other
other departments, thereby reducing the services provided.
Council member Foy suggested that four currently vacant positions
be frozen.
Council member Beauchamp stated he is opposed to funding the twelve
police officers because he resents the concept of placing the
financial burden on the low income people. He stated there seems
to be an illusion going out to the public that this will solve all
of the crime problems when, indeed, it will not. .He stated he
hopes - Council will seek another way to finance this particular
proposition.
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There being no other comments, and the resolution having been read,
it was MOVED, by Carmichael, seconded by Sims,'that the resolution
be adopted. Under discussion, Council member Foy distributed a
document listing the cities in Washington state that currently tax
intrastate toll. He explained that this is long distance toll
within the state boundary. He pointed out that 56% of the cities
in the state of Washington, currently under the title of city
utility tax, tax long distance service within the state. He stated
he believes all of the long distance carriers should share in the
corporate responsibility of providing long distance service. Mr.
Foy suggested rather than going to the voters with the proposed
ballot, that the Council place long distance service under the
current tax ratio of 4.6 %. He indicated this would eliminate the
need of the, utility tax in the form of a special election, and
would bring into the market place, those long distance 'providers
who do not currently pay any utility tax. He stated these agencies
do not have to file gross receipts with the Federal Communications
Commission, as does U.S. West, but he assured Council that gross
receipts are sizeable and will generate a great deal of money. It
• was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Barnett, that in lieu of the ballot
issue to the public, that we instruct the City Attorney to bring in
the proper ordinance to include intrastate toll at the current rate
of the utility tax of 4.6% for this Council to use for the
dedication of anti - crime.' Mayor Berndt stated there is a motion
on the floor and asked if Mr. Foy is making an amendment to that
motion. Mr. Foy stated he is making an amendment in lieu of the
ballot issue to institute the intrastate toll and to have the
attorney bring it back in with the necessary ramp down. Council
member Buchanan stated he thinks this'is a very good idea, but it
will delay action for a period of time and he would' like to see
the Council move forward with the ballot issue, and add it to
Council member Foy's suggestion. In the discussion that followed
Council member Carmichael asked if passage of the resolution would
preclude the Council from pursuing Council member Foy's suggestion,
adding that she thinks it is an excellent one. She stated she
would like to know what would have to be done to incorporate his
suggestion without having to delay placing something on the ballot?
City Manager Zais stated this resolution would be set aside by
Council member Foy's motion, and a separate ordinance brought back
to incorporate that adjustment in the toll; that is one action. He
said if that fails, and the Council comes back to place this on the
ballot, that option, in terms of amending the code at some future
date, is still there.' Mr. Zais stated the option that Mr. Foy has
described is a Municipal Code amendment and does not require the
vote of the people, and could be enacted within thirty days of
passage • and publication of the ordinance. Council member
Carmichael asked for clarification and Mr. Zais stated whether the
action to refer this to the elector passes or fails, the Council
has the option of amending the Municipal Code at any time. In
further discussion, Council member Foy stated if the City continues
with the ballot issue and'it passes, it will be sixty days before
it is implemented, extending it out until April. He stated the
amendment he has proposed provides an opportunity to answer to the
public, in that the low income citizens will not have an
additional 10% added onto their utility bill, possibly forcing
them to an alternative nontaxable heat source. He .stated this
proposal allows the time to go to the legislature-and ask for
assistance in the future for law and justice needs. Director of
Budget and Finance John Hanson clarified that this is one exclusion
in the existing Municipal Code which can be put into place within
thirty days. Council member Foy stated another issue that Council
has not discussed is that Council can, without the vote of the
people, remove the $500 ceiling on the utility tax. He distributed
a copy of the Yakima Municipal Code, Section 5.50.050 if the
intrastate toll does not generate enough money, he will then return
to Council and ask that the $500 ceiling be moved to $3,000.
Discussion continued with Council members commenting further on the
need to take some action on this issue, as well as the concern of
placing the burden of this issue on those who can least afford it.
Mayor Berndt asked if anyone has any idea how much money this would
generate and Mr. Foy commented it would generate approximately
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$700,000 just from U.S. West Communications. Council member
Barnett asked that the amendment be restated for clarification
prior to a vote being taken. Mayor Berndt stated the amendment is
to substitute an intrastate toll tax in place of the ballot
issue. The city clerk read the amendment as follows: It was MOVED
by Foy, seconded by Barnett, that in lieu of the ballot issue to
the public that the City Attorney be instructed to bring in the
Appropriate ordinance to include intrastate toll to the current •
rate of utility tax and for Council to use this for the dedicated
purpose of, law enforcement anti -crime purposes. The question was
called for a vote on the amendment. Carried by 5-2 voice vote.
Buchanan and Carmichael voting nay. It was then MOVED by Foy,
seconded by Barnett, to amend the Municipal Code by removing the
$500 ceiling and raise it to $3,000. Carried by 6 -1 vote. Sims
voting nay. This concluded discussion of this issue.
9. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENTS OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING AND
UTILITIES REGARDING PARKS POOL BIDS /AWARD
It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to accept the report.'
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett temporarily absent.
10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EASEMENT ON CHESTERLEY PARK
'IO PACIFIC POWER AND LIGHT (CONTINUED FROM 12/13/88)
Director of Public Works, Jerry Copeland; was present to respond to
inquiries about this report. Council member Foy inquired'about the
the power lines and asked if extension of the lines from River Road
to the transformer is included in the budget and Mr. Copeland
responded affirmatively. Council member Carmichael inquired if all
of the power lines are underground and Mr. Copeland responded that
the engineers were very careful to follow the grid lines so they
would not be placing power lines under the playing field. Council
member Foy referred to the drawing and asked Mr. Parrett if the
transformer vault is above ground. Mr. Parrett looked at the
drawing and determined that the transformer vault is above ground.
Council member Carmichael raised concerns that the resolution says
"calls for the extension of electrical power lines onto and over
City of Yakima property at.Chesterley Park ". She commented further
it was her understanding that everything was to be underground and
is concerned about the word "over" in the first paragraph. Mr.
Copeland stated in all of the conversations with the utility
companies it has been anticipated that these will be underground,
and some have already been installed underground. A representative
from Pacific Power and Light Company stated this is their generic
form for right -of -way easements and can be altered if this is a
concern to the Council. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by"
Foy, that the right -of -way easement be altered to the effect that
all utilities are placed underground within the easement.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. The resolution having been read
by title, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sims, to adopt the
resolution. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Foy, to amend
the resolution omitting the word "over ". Unanimously carried by
voice vote. The question was called for a vote on the resolution
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as amended. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5535, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to
execute a power line easement to Pacific Power & Light Company.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF. RESOLUTION INITIATING REZONE OF PROPERTY IN
VICINITY OF 7TH AVENUE AND WEST WALNUT
RESOLUTION NO. D -5528, A RESOLUTION initiating an amendment to the
City zoning map for certain property in the vicinity of 7th Avenue
and West Walnut within the City of Yakima, Washington.
* 12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. D -5529, A RESOLUTION adopting the 1988 Comprehensive
Plan for Sewerage System with Appendices for the City of Yakima,
Washington.
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*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AMENDMENT TO
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR FINANCING AND OPERATION OF THE COUNTY -WIDE
COALITION FOR THE WAR ON DRUGS
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RESOLUTION NO. D -5530, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
execute an amendment' to the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement For
The Financing And Operation Of The County Wide Coalition For The
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*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING APPLICATION BY PACIFIC DESIGN
FOR CONVENIENCE STORE AT 24TH AVENUE AND NOB HILL BLVD.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5531, -A RESOLUTION adopting the decision of the
Hearing Examiner in the matter of the application of Pacific
Centers, Inc. for a convenience store in a B -2 Zone — City
No. UAZO Appeal #3 -88, Examiner No. 88 -1 -C3.
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* 15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH
THE HUMANE SHELTER
RESOLUTION NO. D -5532, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an
Animal Control Agreement with the Humane Society of Central
Washington.
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* 16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF SENIOR CITIZEN
FOOTCARE PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. D -5533, 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, Area Agency on Aging, for a
Geriatric Footcare Program.
• 17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH
AREA AGENCY ON AGING, YAKIMA COUNTY, AND , PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE FOR
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED
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• Council member Barnett stated the Area Agency on Aging receives
'matching funds for their program and asked if the City of Yakima
could get matching funds. Transit Manager Schultz stated that is
essentially what is happening because the City of Yakima is a pass
through agency for the UMTA funds for the entire urban area, not
just the City of Yakima. The resolution having been read by title,
it was, MOVED by Foy, seconded by Sims, to adopt the resolution.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote; Carmichael temporarily
absent.
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- RESOLUTION NO. D -5534, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
agreement: with Yakima County and People for People relating to
transporting senior citizens and handicapped persons.-
*18. APPROVAL OF RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT FOR MC BROS FRUIT COMPANY
The Right -of -Way Use Permit for construction of a loading dock in a
portion of South 51st Avenue, as .requested by McBros Fruit Company,
was approved.
*19. SUBMISSION OF THIRD QUARTER 1988 VEHICLE ACCIDENT REVIEW REPORT
(ACCEPT REPORT)
The Third Quarter 1988 Vehicle Accident Review Report was
accepted.
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20. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1989. BUDGET
City Manager Zais made a few comments regarding the adoption of the
final budget. He stated the Law and Justice .proposal.(Alternate
#1) is not included in the budget at this time. It will be an
amendment later by Council.. Secondly,. those items 'Council
deferred at the December 10th meeting have remailed in the budget,
however, no authority has been given to hire staff and will not be
done until final reports are approved by Council next year.
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Thirdly, he drew some comparisons in terms of spending levels
represented by this budget. He stated the agenda cover sheet
depicts the amended budget and the estimated actual budget.for 1988
and the 1989 preliminary budget as now approved. He commented this
budget is reflective of City administration to..keep spending in
line with community needs. Ordinance No. 3141 having been read by
title, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by. Beauchamp, that the
ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
ORDINANCE_ NO. 3141, AN ORDINANCE adopting a budget. for the City of
Yakima, Washington,' for the year 1989; and making appropriations
for estimated .expenditures.
21. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICES AND
UTILITIES AND ENACTING RATE RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMPREHENSIVE SEWER.
FINANCING PLAN FOR 1989 AND 1990
The ordinance having been read by title, it was MOVED by Sims,
seconded by Berndt, after relinquishing the gavel, that the
ordinance be passed. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Foy, to
amend the motion and refer the ordinance back to staff for
computations. Following a brief discussion about. errors in the
computations of the rates, the motion was withdrawn with the
consent of the second. It was then MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by
Buchanan, to table the ordinance until the next meeting. Carried
by 5 -2 voice vote. Berndt and Carmichael voting nay.
22. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Ordinance No. 3142 having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Sims, that the ordinance be passed.
Carried by 5 -2 roll call vote. Barnett and Foy voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 3142, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees
to be effective January 22, 1989; amending Subsections .2.20.100 A,
2.20.110 A, and Subsections 2.20.110 B, 2.20.110 C, 2.20.100 D and
2.20.110 E, all of the City of Yakima.Municipal Code.
23. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REGULATORY LICENSE FEE
SCHEDULE
Ordinance No. 3143 having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Sims, that the ordinance be passed. ••
Carried by 6 -1 roll call vote. Barnett voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 3143, AN ORDINANCE relating to licenses and business
regulations; fixing license fees; amending Sections and Subsections
5.11.030, 5.11.040(B), 5.11.050(B), 5.12.020, 5.28.070,
5.30.020(A), 5.42.020, 5.46.030(A), 5.48.040, 5.48..080, 5.54.020,
5.62.030, 5.64.030, and 11.08.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code.
*24. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCES ADOPTING THE 1988 BUILDING CODES AND
FEE SCHEDULES:
A. UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 3144, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations;
adopting by reference the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition,
copyright 1988 by the International Conference .of Building
Officials, regulating the erection, construction, enlargement,
alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition,
occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of
buildings or structures in the City of Yakima; and amending
Sections 11.04.010, 11.04.015, 11.04.020, 11.04.025, 11.04.027,
11.04.028, 11.04.055 and 11.04.070, all of. the City of Yakima
Municipal Code.
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B. UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
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ORDINANCE NO. 3145, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations;
adopting by reference the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1988 Edition, of
the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;
amending Sections 11.44.010, 11.44.040, 11.44.041, 11.44.042 and
Subsection 11.44.050 B; all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
C. UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 3146, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations;
adopting by reference and amending certain sections of the Uniform
Mechanical Code, 1988 Edition, by the International Conference of
Building Officials and the International Association of Plumbing
and Mechanical Officials, together with "Appendix A ", Uniform
Mechanical Code Standards, and "Appendix B ", Steam and Hot Water
Boilers, Steam and 'Hot Water Piping (Hydronics), "Appendix C ",
Sizing of Ventilating Systems serving appliances equipped with
draft hoods and appliances listed for use Type B vents; and
amending Sections 11.32.010, 11.32.015, 11.32.060, 11.32.070,
11.32.075 and 11.32.100, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
D. UNIFORM FIRE CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 3147, AN ORDINANCE relating to fire codes; adopting
by reference the Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition, copyright 1988 by
the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western
Fire Chiefs Association, and making deletions therefrom and
amendments thereto; and amending Sections 10.05.010, 10.05.020, and
10.05.025, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
E. • UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
ORDINANCE NO. 3148, AN ORDINANCE relating to buildings;, adopting by
. reference the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, 1988 Edition, published by the International Conference
of Building Officials, and making amendments thereto; defining
terms; providing for the repair or demolition of dangerous
buildings; establishing procedures for recovering the cost of such
repair „or demolition; amending Sections 11.46.010, 11.46.030, and
11.46.040, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
F. UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 3149, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations;
adopting by reference the Uniform Housing Code, 1988 Edition,
published by the International Conference of Building Officials, as
the housing code of the City of Yakima and making amendments
thereto; declaring violations thereof to constitute misdemeanors
and providing punishment for such violations; and amending Sections
11.20.005, 11.20.010, 11 11.20.050, 11.20.055, and
11.20.060, all of•the City,of Yakima Municipal Code.
. G. UNIFORM SIGN CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 3150, AN. ORDINANCE relating to building regulations;
adopting by reference, and amending certain sections of, the
Uniform Sign Code, 1988 Edition, copyright 1988 by the
International Conference of Building Officials; amending Sections
11.08.010, 11.08.020, 11.08.025, 11.08.027 and 11.08.029, all of
the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*25. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES MAKING FINAL APPROPRIATIONS' AND
AMENDING THE 1988 BUDGET (SECOND READINGS):,
A. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE IRRIGATION FUND
An Ordinance appropriating funds into the Irrigation Fund, having
been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before
the Council for a second reading.
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7 DECEMBER 20, 1988
ORDINANCE NO. 3151, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1988 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $79,750 in the 146 -
Irrigation Fund for expenditure during 1988 for unanticipated
General System emergency repairs.
B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HEALTH BENEFIT RESERVE FUND
An Ordinance amending the Health Benefit Reserve Fund, having been
read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the
Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 3152, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1988 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $150,000 in the 513 -
Health Benefit Reserve Fund for expenditure during 1988 for higher
than anticipated medical claims experience.
C. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR WORKER'S COMPENSATION
RESERVE FUND
An Ordinance appropriating funds for,.Worker's Compensation Reserve
Fund, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was
brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 3153, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1988 budget for the
City of Yakima;. and making an appropriation of $15,000 in the .514-
Worker's Compensation Reserve fund for expenditure during 1988 for
unanticipated claims for Worker's Compensation.
26. OTHER BUSINESS
None
Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from Chief of
Police regarding Narcotics Enforcement Update. 12/9/88; Monthly
report from Chief of Police for November 1988; Reports from
Personnel Division on personnel vacancies and hiring status as of
December 9,. 1988; Monthly Transit Operations Report for November
1988; and September 29, 1988 article from Seattle Post -
Intelligencer, "$11. Million Remodeling Job Proposed for Tacoma
Dome."
27. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was
MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Foy, that the meeting be adjourned
at the hour of 4:30 P.M. Carried by 6 -1 voice vote. Berndt
voting nay.
READ AND CERTIFIED, ACCURATE BY k / 1 A A �, i t ,C /1, � l .) " / ` ?q
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CITY CLERK MAYOR
(Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk, Barbara J. Toney, CMC)
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