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JANUARY 24, 1989
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, 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 Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Buchanan.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Berndt announced that the Dinosaur Exhibit is coming to
L Yakima April 1 through May 14, .1989., compliments of. U.S.. West
Communications. _ r, _r
Mayor Berndt announced that Governor Gardner has formed a new drug
- coalition adding she will be going to Olympia tomorrow to serve on
the coalition and hopefully obtain some funds for the City of
Yakima.
Mayor Berndt read a proclamation designating the month of February
as "National Community College Month." The proclamation was
accepted by Dr. Tullar, President of Yakima Valley Community
College and Corky Mattingly, Board Member.
Code Enforcement Manager Shampine reported that Council member
Carmichael's term on the Washington State Building Code Council
expired December 31,' 1988, and as a token of appreciation
for her service, he presented her with an inscribed wall plaque and
gavel.
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. Item No. 8 was
added, and Item No. 12 was removed, as requested. 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, r AS , READ BE PASSED. � : Unanimously
,.� 1 carried_ by roll call vote. ( para preceded by an •
ast " 1*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under
,one motion without further discussion.)
*5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF 'NOVEMBER 29, 1988
The Council minutes of November 29, 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
Charles Kriz, 5708 Bitterroot Lane, addressed Council stating
Sunday's paper contained eight articles regarding taxes that would
have an impact on senior citizens. He stated he believes those
wanting the programs should be the ones to pay for them. He also
spoke about the need for the schools to provide additional learning
opportunities for gifted and more advanced students "rather than
always providing programs for the underprivileged and less
fortunate. Mr. Kriz stated he had spoken with Chief Green and
requested that the Yakima Health District be closed for allowing
drugs to be used in the building. He indicated he made the same
comments and request to the County Commissioners earlier this
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morning. Mayor Berndt informed Mr. Kriz that the Health Board
convenes tomorrow at 10:00 A.M. and extended an invitation to
attend the meeting.
Julie Kamppi, 1010 South 38th Avenue, addressed Council regarding
the street kids and the drug problem. Ms. Kamppi shared that she
is a former drug addict and has recently quit her job to work with
Yakima's street kids in an attempt to help them find a solution to
their problems. She said she works with Teen Challenge of Yakima
J r and _ spoke .° of the need for a _ half -way house for kids who have
✓ � ., 3 com plet ed treatment :pfogram and have °no place live. Mayon Berndt
informed Kamppi' that' state and" o federal: grants, are available
for programs for young people and she would like Ms. Kamppi to
have the opportunity to speak to the Governor's drug coalition
about these needs. Ms. Kamppi gave Mayor Berndt a phone number
where she could be reached to discuss the matter further. Mayor
Berndt thanked Ms. Kamppi for the work she is doing in the
community.
7. PUBLIC HEARING ON WASTEWATER FACILITY PLAN UPDATE (BRING PLAN)
This being the time set for the hearing on the Wastewater Facility
Plan Update, Wastewater Superintendent Chris Waarvick introduced
Tony Krutsch, representative from the Environmental Office of
CWC -HDR, stating Mr. Krutsch is present to respond to any inquiries
Council has about the Wastewater Facility Plan Update. Mr. Krutsch
stated the purpose of this public hearing is to receive testimony
from the public regarding the Plan. He said the purpose of the
Plan is to bring the 1976 Plant into compliance with state and
federal regulations that have transpired since the Plant was
constructed. He indicated some of the issues which need to be
dealt with are: infiltration and inflow, shortcomings in the
original Facility Plan, and the nitrification requirements placed
on the City in 1983 with the issuance of the new waste discharge
permit requiring modifications to provide the nitrification for
removal of ammonia from the effluent. He stated the 1988 NPDES
r required additional modifications to the .Plant to bring the
Wastewater - Treatment Plant into compliance ' the Washington
Department of Ecology compliance order. Council member Barnett
expressed concern that the Department of Ecology continually
changes their standards and the City of Yakima is never quite able
to catch up with all of their mandates. Council member Beauchamp
asked what sanctions DDE can impose on a community if they fail to
comply. Chris Waarvick stated a moratorium can be imposed on sewer
hookups, as has been done in the past in the Terrace Heights area.
City Manager Zais responded that DOE has the capacity to enjoin the
City through other,legal steps and impose penalties and fines which
may extend to the corporate entity of the municipality, the
officers and administrators and the elected 'official of that
entity. He added this has been done in some cases around the
country and was supported by court actions. A brief discussion
ensued regarding the need to request changes in this procedure, so
that DOE does not have such tight control over the municipalities.
Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing for testimony. Larry
• Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, addressed the Plan. Mr. Mathews
referred to Appendix DXXB3 which recommends the increase in the
utility surcharge from 50% to 96 %, stating this is not addressed
in the rate increase.
There being no other citizens wishing to speak, Mayor Berndt closed
the Public Hearing. Following further suggestions and comments
regarding changes in the final plan, Mr. Krutsch interjected that
there, will be a fifteen day period in which citizens are. allowed to
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„ { provide [ wr.itten testimony regarding the Wastewater Facility Plan
". Update.
* 8. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & UTILITIES REGARDING
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT WITH
WASTEWATER FACILITY CONSULTANT TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS
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RESOLUTION ,NO. ,D-5541, A authorizing the execution of
Amendment 42 to the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services
at the Yakima Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant with CWC -HDR,
Inc.
9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR PARES
AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED FROM 1/17/89 -SEE ATTACHED
CONTRACTS) ..
' Public' Works' Administrative Assistant David Johnson responded
III to inquiries by Council members. A discussion''ensued r'ega'rding
the formula used to compute the rates, the vague language contained
in some of the contracts, and the fact that some of the users have
not been contacted by staff to review the various aspects of the
documents. It was noted that some of the users are operating under
1988 contracts and agreements. Council member Carmichael asked
staff to include the Board /Commission recommendation on the agenda
cover sheet in the future so Council will know that the issue has
,• been discussed with them. Following further discussion, and
Resolution No. D -5541 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY
SIMS, SECONDED BY CARMICHAEL, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE. ADOPTED.
Carried by 4 -2 voice vote. Barnett and Foy voting nay; Beauchamp
temporarily absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. D -5542, A RESOLUTION adopting a schedule of fees for
recreational activities of , the City of Yakima Department of Public
Works, Division of Parks and Recreation.
* 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION MODIFYING PETTY CASH /CASH DRAWER
RESERVES FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS AND•DIVISIONS
RESOLUTION NO. D -5543, A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No.'D- 5353,
adopted May 19, 1987, and authorizing the existence of a City -
Treasurer's Change Fund, and other petty cash funds, within the
General Fund 'of': the City of Yakima. ' .
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AGREEMENT FOR
. CITY HALL WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ANALYSIS
RESOLUTION NO. D -5544, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a
contract with Abacus Consultants, P.S. for engineering analysis of
the City Hall water distribution system. .
12. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES REGARDING 4TH
• QUARTER 1988 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT STATUS
Mayor Berndt stated this item was removed from the 'Consent
. Agenda at the request of Mathews and asked that he'comment at
' this time. Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, stated he
testified last spring about the Tieton Drive sidewalk project and
now that the proposal is being formalized for construction, he
would like to point out that the sidewalk on the north side of the
street was installed through a Local Improvement District
(L.I.D.). He stated the $220,000 for the sidewalk on the south
side , of Tieton Drive is being taken from City construction funds,
and he thinks the funds should be derived from an L.I.D. Council
Member Carmichael stated this was a safety concern, therefore,
funds are being taken from savings from other projects to expedite
construction. She indicated public hearings were conducted last
. summer and many residents expressed concern for the safety of the
I school children. Mrs. Carmichael stated the majority of the
citizens attending the public hearings were supportive of this
project. There being no other comments, it was MOVED BY
CARMICHAEL, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. 'Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
13. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICES AND
UTILITIES AND ENACTING RATE RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMPREHENSIVE SEWER
FINANCING PLAN FOR.1989 AND 1990
City Manager Zais stated staff has nothing further to add,
therefore, it was MOVED BY CARMICHAEL, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO REMOVE
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. ' . THIS. ...rrEm . FROM ..THE ' :.TABLEY FOR ':DISCUSSION_ ::PURPOSES....Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Larry Mathews,' 805. South. '..17th Avenue,
. spoke about items of concern to him i.e. the outside sewer service
charge, the strong waste charge and industrial waste charge. He
stated the general public will be bearing the burden of the costs
for strong waste treatment. Mr. Mathews concluded. his testimony by
• - commenting'it is the poor people that will be impacted the most
by enactment of this ordinance. Ordinance No. 3156 having been
read by title, it was MOVED. BY.BUCHANAN, SECONDED BYSIMS:, THAT.THE
. ORDINANCE BE PASSED. Under . discussion .Council member Barnett
explained that he will vote against the motion because the debt
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service ratio projected in the Finance Plan is higher than
required. Secondly, there has been •a 6.7% reduction in the
City's share since the, original projection, therefore, he believes
the rates in the Financing Plan could have been reduced. Mayor
Berndt stated she understands the need for the two year Financing
Plan and requested staff provide clarification on the debt service
issue. Council, member Beauchamp expressed concern about the impact
this would have on the elderly and the poor. The question was
called for vote on the motion.,.Carried by 4 -3 roll call vote.
• Barnett, Beauchamp and Foy'voting hay:
ORDINANCE NO. 3156, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and
utilities; increasing sewer ready -to -serve charges and volume
charges; increasing septage charges; allocating collections from
sewer rates and charges to capital purposes and amending Section
7.60.010 and Subsection 7.63.030 A of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code.
14. OTHER BUSINESS
Council member Carmichael stated the National. League of Cities
. will:be meeting in March and requested the opportunity attend
that conference— It It - was MOVED BY . BEAUCHAMP,.. ,SECONDED' BY..,BUCHANAN,
.. TO AUTHORIZE OOUNCIL.MEMBERS CARMICHAEL :AND . BUCHANAN ,TO:AT'!'EEND THE .
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NATIONAL :._ LEAGUE .'.OFCITIES.;CONFERENCE'IN.. MARCH:'Unanimously carried
by voice vote.
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Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from Acting
Cable Communications" Coordinator regarding Sale of Cooke -
Cablevision to Tele- Communications, Inc. 1/18/89 and memo
regarding Cooke Annual Report and Audit for 1987 and 1988,
including November Cable Report. 1/19/89; Report from Yakima
County Coalition for the War on Drugs Education Committee regarding
programs planned for 1989; and Memo from Street and Refuse
Divisions Manager, responding to letter to City Council by P. E.
Hoffman (utilization of Christmas trees). 1/17/89
15. ADJOURNMENT .
There being no further business to . before the Council, Mayor
Berndt adjourned the meet 'g at the rur of :20 P.M. •
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(Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk, Barbara J. Toney, CMC.)
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