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JULY 25, 1989
• BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
The City Counci'metilri 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.
Henry Beauchamp present at 2:05 P.M. City Manager Zais, City
Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also
present.
2. INVOCATION `-t-
' The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Barnett.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Assistant Mayor Buchanan announced that on Saturday, July 22nd,
Mayor Berndt became the second Mayor of Yakima to climb Mt.
Adams, which is 12,276 feet high.
For the benefit of the Council members who were not able to attend
the Capitol Theatre luncheon, Mayor Berndt commented briefly about
that luncheon. She indicated they were given a tour of the Capitol
Theatre and were told some of the history of the building.
4. CONSENT AGEND
Mayor Berndt referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda,
questioning whether there were) any additions iort�ideletions. from
,., questioning
Council' = members • or;- citizens present. It was the consensus
of the Council that the off - agenda Item No. 13 B, be added to the
Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items,
including reoiutionsj'and ordinances by title. It was MOVED
BY CARMICHAEL, SECONDED BY FOY, 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
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5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Ted ' Bosfield, SunDome Project Manager, presented the Council
members with a SunDome shirt, jacket and cap as an expression of
appreciation for all of the support the SunDome project has
received from the City. He stated last night the same items
were presented to the City of Union Gap, andto the three
County Commissioners this morning.
Clayton Rosenberg, 705 North 4th Avenue, addressed Council to
inquire why nothing has been done about the two vicious dogs at 622
North 4th Avenue as they have been reported many times. John
Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, stated he will meet with
Mr. Rosenberg following the Council meeting to discuss thet
of the complaint.--: i, ,r j== _ u . :.t• na :of :.
Mr. Rosenberg also asked about the' abandonedcabinstn :\Wil-low that
-' being used for • driig -; - purposes . He asked why the City cannot
remove the buildings and then bill. that expense to the owners or
place a lien against the property. He said these cabins have been
- -- condemned by - City'' of f ic' ials, and boarded up to prevent trespassing.
Mr. - Rosenberg was informed that City staff has been working on the
issue of the abandoned buildings for some time now, however, this
is a lengthy process due to the legalities involved in such a
matter. Staff assured Mr. Rosenberg that they will continue to
focus on - the'�'abandoned properties and work at a resolution to the
situation.
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Phil Pleasant, 701 South 7th Avenue, referred to Item No. 14 on
last week's agenda, Second Quarter 1989 Capitol Projects Status
Report submitted by the City Engineer, and asked who is looking out
for his interest (as a black citizen) to see that black workers
are given the opportunity to work on some of the City projects. He
said the City needs to take extraordinary measures to see that
blacks are hired for some of the City projects rather than making
the, requirements so rigid that they (the black businessmen) are
excluded from the work force. City Manager Zais stated certain
guidelines. and goals have been established for minority
representation and hiring, and the City encourages each contractor
to meet those goals. He added that the City cannot mandate an
explicit number of minorities, or a percentage of minorities, due
to recent decisions by the Supreme Court, however, Mr. Zais added
that the City still requires a good faith effort on the part of the
contractors by asking that each minority group to be given
representation and consideration in the hiring process. The
contractor's decisions are based on experience and availability,
and in many instances the contractors have established training
programs for entry level positions. City Manager Zais stated the
City cannot discriminate as to one specific race over another; that
would be subject to court action. He said that in terms of the
goals, the contractors have met or exceeded the 10,E standard with
respect to the total composition of minority representation. Mr.
Pleasant said he is not in agreement with the Mr. Vanek's
interpretation of the recent Supreme Court decision. Mr. Zais
. f :pointed out to, Mr• . - Pleasant- that staff has invited him to meet with
contractors at pre -bid conferences to discuss the need for bringing
into consideration other minority representation and he has not
always been available to attend those meetings. Mr. Pleasant
responded he has been in attendance at certain meetings and the way
he has been brow beaten, he does not see that it was beneficial
because blacks are still not being hired. It was pointed out to
Mr. Pleasant that blacks are not the only minorities the City must
concern itself with in this regard. Council member Beauchamp
stated he thinks part of Mr. Pleasant's frustration is that not
enough effort is made by the City to encourage participation on
the part of the contractors to hire blacks. Mr. Pleasant
concluded his comments saying,it. is the City's responsibility to
see that he is included, not excluded from participating in, City
contracts.
6. RECONSIDERATION OF YAKIMA AVENUE ANGLE PARKING PROPOSAL (CONTINUED
FROM JUNE 6, 1989)
Planning Manager Don Skone reviewed the staff report stating
that on June 6, 1989 Council moved to reconsider Paul, Cook's
request for angle; ,parking,, the -300 block,pf East - Yakima,,,Avenue
(shown as Exhibit A in the report). The request had been tabled by
Council in April of 1988 pending , canpletion pf ; the Yakima Central
,:Business District Plan..-On June 6th Council directed staff to meet
with Mr. Cook and other property owners and representatives in the
300 block of Yakima Avenue to further discuss this issue. This was
:done, and on 13th..,staff met with Mr. Cook who indicated that
he wished to revise his proposal to request angle parking only on
the west side of the block. He asked that the City develop a cost
estimate for this proposal and further requested that the City
bear the entire cost of the requested parking change. The revised
plan and the $11,093 cost estimate were presented ata. meeting with
adjacent property owners and business managers; the majority of
whom were not supportive of Mr. Cook's request. Mr. Skone noted
that there are differences of opinion regarding the parking
and it is the consensus of_the business community that there needs
to be a resolution of the function of Yakima Avenue; whether the
street is to be pedestrian or traffic oriented. It currently
operates in a compromised fashion, as was pointed out by the
consultant hired in 1986 to study the parking and traffic pattern
of the Downtown Central Business District. The consultant
presented three options for Yakima Avenue; 1) to maintain the
current pattern, 2) to upgrade Yakima Avenue to an arterial
street, or 3) to downgrade it further, making it more of a
pedestrian street. Following the recommendations of the
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consultant, the Council was approached by the Yakima Central
Business District Association requesting. .the- .synchroni.zation :'of the
„...traffic signals., a smoother traffic flow. About the same
time,. Council was •approached by a representative of the Yakima
Mall requesting the removal of the mid - block crosswalks. In both
: instances, Council, directed staff to concur with the requests. Mr.
Skone stated the parking features should follow the function of a
street_ and Council needs to make a decision as to what the
function of, Yakima Avenue will be in the future. Council member
Beauchamp asked the status of the suggestion to compromise on this
issue by changing the degree of the angle, providing.a'clearer view •
for the person backing out of an angle parking space. Mr. Foy
interjected that the other part of the compromise was to eliminate
the angle parking shown in Exhibit A, which is fifteen parking
spaces, reducing it to six angle parking spaces. No action was
taken on these options at that meeting. Council member Sims asked
if the original parking on Yakima Avenue had been a result of a
Local Improvement District? Staff indicated they did not know and ,
would have to research that question. Council member Sims inquired
if the significance of having Yakima Avenue designated a minor
arterial is for funding sources? City Engineer Dennis Whitcher,
responded that Yakima Avenue is one of very few streets that
qualifies for very few sources of funding. Federal money received
by the City comes from FAUS money and must go to an arterial
street. He stated 'other sources of funding used for street
improvements are 1/2 cent gas tax monies. He added that Public
Works Trust , .Fund, . Loan :,money is, available for „roadways, Jaowever,
that money is highly competitive and the City makes application
along with every other city hoping to ,receive,•funding; Council
: Sims asked what is. considered a minor arterial and what is
the duration of that designation? Mr.. Skone stated a minor
arterial is a designation that Council would place on a street and
:,,that designation in effect as long as the Council
.wishes. Council member Foy referred to the last page which
indicates this is a policy matter for the Council. He suggested
taking the portion of Yakima Avenue, from the freeway to the
railroad tracks, and designate it as a minor arterial. Mr. Skone
again reviewed Mr. Cook's original and amended which
reflects the 30 degree angle parking for 1/2 of the block.
Council member Carmichael questioned the safety factor of the 30
degree angle and Traffic Engineer Mike Donahue stated the 30% angle
parking was first mentioned by Public Works Director Copeland. Mr.
Donahue stated the degree' of safety is difficult to determine
' in either case. Council member Foy stated he believes similar
types of difficulty exist with parallel parking if there is an
oversized vehicle parked behind you. Mr. Foy reiterated this is a
policy issue that Council needs to address, therefore, it was
MOVED BY. FOY, - :SECONDED BY BARNETT, ..TO ADOPT ' OPTION #1 (The
Council may authorize additional angle parking on Yakima Avenue as
specifically requested by Mr. Cook or by others in the future.)
Al Royal, 150 Fortune Road, Naches, Washington, representative of
the Yakima Mall, read a letter from Dave McCartney, president of
the Westside.- Menccants. Association, supporting the: continuation
of parallel parking on Yakima Avenue, and synchronization of the
traffic lights.
Mr. Royal also spoke as representative of the Yakima Mall stating
angle parking on Yakima Avenue is not in the best interest of the
lir future of the downtown'area. Mr. Royal urged Council to adopt
Option #3, the designation of Yakima Avenue as a minor,arterial.
Lenore Lambert, 905 South 22nd Avenue, President of the North Front
Street Association, read a letter urging Council to support the
reclass of, Avenue back to an arterial status, with the
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subsequent elimination of angle parking. Council member Sims asked
how far west on Yakima Avenue is the arterial designation to
extend? Mrs. Lambert responded that in the past staff and area
merchants have identified the downtown area as the freeway to 10th
Avenue. She added that she does not believe that was specifically
discussed in the traffic and parking study, although they were
reviewing the entire area. Mrs. Lambert stated she believes angle
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parking would be a detriment as far west as the railroad tracks.
She commented she was under the impression that the consultant's
study related to the property from the freeway to 10th Avenue, and
she believes the merchants have the same understanding.
Walter Philip, 11 North 40 Avenue, partner of Paul Cook, stated
angle parking already exists on Yakima Avenue and he does not see
the reasoning behind the decision to deny Mr. Cook's request.
Applicant Paul Cook, 3465 Old Naches Avenue, Naches Washington,
stated he would like the record to show that he was in support of
the "A" Street proposal made by Joe Morrier a few weeks ago. He
stated as far as the angle parking request is concerned, if it is
not feasible for his business, he would like to know why it is
allowed for the Jade Tree and Lee Semon businesses. Mr. Cook said
he has been waiting for =a - -year and -a -half for 'ah answer" arid= he is
asking that Council be fair and consistent. He added if it is not
allowed in the 300 block of Yakima',••then it'should be eliminated
'' entirely on Yakima' Avenue:.
Skip Semon, 1808 Yakima Avenue, representative of Semon Clothiers,
J read a letter- urging Council not to make a policy decision that
will eliminate angle parking on Yakima Avenue.' He added•- that is
well aware of the ramifications as he has been involved in the
Central Business District Studies and the selection of the
consultant to conduct the studies. Mr. Semon asked that Council
make a decision that will allow the many benefits =of- -angle parking
on Yakima Avenue to continue. He stated he obtained the signatures
of 19 fellow merchants and property owners yesterday afternoon and
submitted those to the City Clerk at this time. Mr. Semon
suggested that Council consider what is best for the merchants who
create the City's tax base and occupy the downtown area, making
it a livable space and improving upon it. Mr. Semon commented it
has never been demonstrated to him that there has been an
inordinate amount of rear -end collisions due to people backing out
of angle parking places on Yakima Avenue.
Council member Beauchamp asked what are the advantages of arterial
street designation versus the angle parking? Mr. Royal reiterated
that angle parking on Yakima Avenue is not in the best interest of
the City. He stated that the major exit from the Yakima Mall
parking structure comes down 3rd Street with many of the customers
making a left• turn onto:. Yakima' Avenue. -' He' stated' ' with the
anticipated expansion of the Yakima Mall, the traffic will be
dramatically increased, making it all the more- difficult to turn
.9 left on Yakima 'Avenue• due• to people backing out of angle parking on
Yakima Avenue.
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''Regarding the anticipated; increased level of traffic on Yakima
Avenue, Mr. Semon commented that the Transpo study indicates that
the core area can handle 25 -40% more traffic volume before an
unacceptable congestion level is reached.
Walter Philipp stated he does not see why angle Lparki:ng is not
feasible for Mr. Cook's and his property if the businesses right
next to them are allowed to have angle parking. He also asked if
it is not in the best interest of the merchants to have traffic
move at a slower pace so the displays in the store windows can be
seen.
Mayor Berndt commented that to have angle parking on Yakima Avenue
because other businesses already have it is a step backwards. She
stated the City spent a significant sum of money to synchronize the
lights and remove the mid -block crosswalks on Yakima Avenue because
the merchants on Yakima Avenue requested it, and now people are
back saying "we have to slow traffic down on Yakima Avenue." She
stated she is confused and a little frustrated. Mayor Berndt
stated she is trying to look at what is best for the future of the
City. She commented there seems to be sane real lack of
coherencey oh the' part of''' the= business • - community' -- and• the City
Council is caught in the middle.
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George Pechtel, 1112 Swan, commented he is not a merchant or
property owner on•Yakima Avenue and he will not be affected one way
or another by the decision made today. He commented further that he
has been involved with the traffic and parking studies that have
been going on for a number of years with regard to the downtown
area. Mr. Pechtel stated Mayor Berndt just mentioned an important
point; that. "being the studies are projecting into ,the 1year 2000-
2025. He stated there has been a considerable amount of money
spent to bring economic development to Yakima. Referring to the
Transpo study, he commented that the consultant was surprised to
find diagonal parking on a main thoroughfare, regardless of the
designation. He stated he thinks all diagonal parking needs to be
removed from Yakima Avenue; however, if Mr. Cook is being singled
out, then that is "totally unfair. Mr. Pechtel stated funding is
• important and there are things that need to be done on Yakima
Avenue to make those funds available. He referred to the Transpo
study, stating it indicates there is plenty of parking in the
downtown area with the exception of the Friday following
Thanksgiving and one other day of the year. Mr. Pechtel stated the
Council should not take this step backwards, as the Mayor has
indicated, by adding additional angle parking. He encouraged
Council to remove all angle parking on Yakima Avenue.
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Tom Hargis, 701 South 22nd Avenue, stated he owns property in the
downtown area, adding that he has been:observinglthe plans_for the
ddwntown area for.the. past four years and has noticed that even the
experts change their opinions. He stated that the comment made
that. Mr. Cook's request for angle parking will create a problem
due to amount of cars exiting the parking garage on "A" Street,
turn left on 3rd Street, and then go east on Yakima Avenue, is not
logical. Mr. Hargis said he makes that turn often and it is
impossible for more than three cars to get through the
intersection on a green light, and if the traffic is heavy, only
one car can make it through the light. He said as _far as•the flow
of traffic on Yakima Avenue is concerned, when the Westside
Merchants requested that the traffic signals be synchronized, he
conducted an experiment wherein he would drive from the Holiday
Inn to Dave McCartney's business at 405 West Yakima Avenue just to •
see how long the _drive would take him. He reported that the
shortest time was three -and- one -half minutes and the longest time
was slightly over four minutes. He stated he thinks when the
lights are synchronized and the mid -block cross walks are removed,
it can't possibly make much difference. He said he feels it was a
mistake to take out the mid -block cross walks because people still
cross there. He commented that a Local Improvement District was
formed to install the mid -block crosswalks and he is still paying
on that L.I.D. even though the cross walks were removed.
Council member Barnett stated Yakima Avenue is not a thoroughfare
and that is why we have one way streets. Mr.. Barnett jstated : he has
heard the concerns of those on the east and west sides of Yakima
Avenue, as well as the 'businesses in between _who have concerns.
He stated he is most upset by staff's statement indicating they
believe Yakima Avenue should be an arterial rather than a
pedestrian street. He said the one way streets were created for
• those who want to go on through town without traffic delays. He
added that historically, Yakima Avenue has been a people street and
the businesses. _need.; ,people. on . the street : for, survival. Mr.
Barnett stated there are many elderly people who can only come
downtown to shop if angle parking is available. He stated that he
feels a parking mix makes some sense as it is a means to ,maintain
the downtown area and is an encouragement to those who may wish to
come in and fill some of those vacant stores. Mr. Barnett stated
he also`has heard that.designation of .Yakima Avenue as an arterial
will lower. the 'land „values in. this -area, • and .:if.,. this:, is true, he
• feels the _arterial designation: is in error. Mr, stated
the applicant has a good argument in the sense that, he,feels•_Yakima
Avenue should be a "people place ".
Mayor Berndt relinquished the gavel to Assistant Mayor Buchanan to
comment on the issue. She stated she finds it difficult to believe
that senior citizens can only park in two blocks on Yakima Avenue
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at this time. She stated there are plenty of parking lots with
angle parking available for shoppers in the downtown area. She
stated this council made a decision several months ago to get the
traffic moving on Yakima Avenue as it is the City's major
connection with the freeway to downtown Yakima. Mayor Berndt said
she sees adding angle parking in the downtown area as a step
backwards from the direction in which the Council has teen heading.
She further commented that she does not see any inconsistency with
vacating "A" Street and denying angle parking; her vote on "A"
Street was for economic development, not for a person or a project;
it was for economic development-She stated. her vote_on this.issue
is also for economic development and,for the best use of Yakima
Avenue. _
Council member Sims stated it looks like the compromise position in
this whole argument is that Yakima Avenue becomes a minor arterial
• from --the freeway.:. up to .. 10th--Avenue, with the exclusion of 3rd
Street, west to 1st Street.
Council member Beauchamp said he is torn between this particular
issue because he sympathizes with the merchants that have spoken,
but he really .doesn't• see the benefit of the• - arterial designation
just to speed traffic up on Yakima Avenue. He stated further he
does not see the justification of Mr. Royal's statement that the
elimination of angle parking on Yakima Avenue will make it easier
for traffic to exit from the mall parking garage onto 3rd Street,
to Yakima Avenue and then onta the freeway. Mr. Beauchamp stated
after hearing Mr. Semon's point of view on the issue, he has
changed his feeling on the issue.
Council member Buchanan stated the first priority is to move more
traffic through on Yakima Avenue and the Council has attempted to
do this by removing the mid -block cross walks and synchronizing the
traffic lights. He said if the downtown area is to be a people
place, speed bumps could be installed to slow the traffic down and
keep the wider sidewalks rather than reducing them as this plan
calls for. Mr. Buchanan indicated he sympathizes with Mr. Senon in
wanting to keep. angle parking where. it is. now, but he sees no
reason for the City to spend $11,000 on this project.
Council member. Carmichael _urged the Council to vote against the
motion, stating if the motion fails she will move to adopt Option
#3. She said we'are not talking about speeding up the traffic as
• • -much • as we• • are- talking.. ;about moving it through without so many
stops. She explained that the downtown core area -is the 16 block
area referred to as being governed _ by the Downtown Area
Redevelopment Committee (DARC). She indicated _the. four parking
lots in the CBD area are a result of the need for more parking for
•downtown •- shoppers•. .. •She 'noted that everyone -that„ signed • Mr.
Semon's letter has a parking lot located behind their business and
will not suffer any loss in that regard. She reiterated the need
for the Council to look to the future needs of downtown Yakima.
The question was called for a vote on the motion. Motion failed by
5 -2 roll call vote. Beauchamp, Berndt, Buchanan, Carmichael and
Sims voting nay.
It was MOVED BY CARMICHAEL TO: ADOPT.. OPTION #3.. (This.. option would
re- designate all of Yakima Avenue, as a minor arterial and qualify
for Federal funding for future improvements — however, this would
require the elimination of all angle parking presently authorized
on Yakima Avenue. The motion died for lack if a second.
It was MOVED BY SIMS,, SECONDED, BY .BUCHANAN., TO ADOPT .OPTION #4,
WITH THE...CLARIFICATION THAT:YAKIMA: AVENUE... BE. DESIGNATED A..MINOR
ARTERIAL . FROM "THE `: FREEWAY _ TO .1OTH AVENUE,.. EXCLUDING . 3RD _ STREET TO
1ST STREET. Council member. Buchanan_encouraged....Council to. work
towards making Yakima Avenue an arterial street designation. The
question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 4 -3 roll
call vote. Barnett,. Beauchamp and Foy voting nay. Council member
..... _ - Carmichael • - stated:.this :.is • not - going to solve our problem. Council
member Foy voiced his disappointment that Council did not resolve
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the issue.of parking for Mr Cook, adding that he (Mr. Cook) has
- been waiting for a response for over "a year in regard to the
request for angle.parking in front of his busness:� �' ,:-
Mayor Berndt commented that the Council is still waiting to review
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and discuss the downtown study and she does not see any urgency in
removing the rest of the angle parking until that has been done.
She stated she certainly intends to vote for the issue of removing
all angle parking from Yakima Avenue when the issue of the study
comes before the Council.
Council member Foy challenged her to take that action today rather
than delaying the issue further. He stated the issue today is
that of a parking request; not whether Yakima Avenue should be
designated an arterial. Mr. Foy stated the designation of an
arterial can be changed by the election of ,a new body, and Council
may change that designation from year t� year if it •so desires.
Council member Buchanan commented Council has been known to- change
its mind on a lot of issues with regard to Yakima Avenue.
Council member Carmichael pointed out that she was on the
prevailing side of"the vote':taken on both motions and would like to
offer another motion with regard to Item #6. It was MOVED BY
CARMICHAEL, .SECONDED BY BERNDT (after passing the gavel to
- Assistant Mayor' Buchanan), TO APPROVE RECOMMENDATION #3 IN
CONJUNCTION WITH ITEM #6. Under discussion, Council member Sims
asked how far west on Yakima Avenue is the designation of a minor
arterial to extend? Council member Carmichael amended the motion,
extending the designation of a minor arterial fran the freeway to
16th Avenue, the amendment was seconded by Mayor - Berndt - after
passing the gavel to Assistant Mayor Buchanan. Council member
Sims stated he thinks this action is premature as he does not
see the need to designate Yakima Avenue as an arterial at this
time. Council member Carmichael countered that changes are taking
place in the business community and feels that this action is
justifiable. Council member Barnett stated he is concerned about
making a decision on this prior to reviewing the consultant's
study of the downtown area. The question was called for vote on the
motion. Motion failed by 6 -1, roll call vote. Barnett,
Beauchamp, Berndt, Buchanan, Foy and Sims voting nay. •
7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND
DEBRIS PROGRAM
Code Administration Manager Shampine stated he had nothing,to add
to the report and knows of no one present to speak to the issue.
Resolution No. D-5615 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY
BUCHANAN, SECONDED .BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. Unanimously
- 'carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D- 5615, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code
Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots.
8. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCE AND BUDGET AND PUBLIC WORKS --
REGARDING REFUSE TAX RATES COMPARED WITH OTHER UTILITIES - CITY AND
PRIVATE
' 'Director of Finance and:Budget commented this report is a result of
• Council's request 'stemming from the 'February `28, 1989 Council
''`m wherein Council asked staff to a comparison of
private and public tax rates. Council member Barnett asked is
staff proposing an increase in the in -lieu of tax for private
refuse haulers with the funds to be used by Parks and Recreation?
• Mr. Hanson stated,-• "No, not if Council accepts the report as it
stands." City Manager Zais. stated if there was direction from
Council to proceed with this tax and change the position that is
currently in effect, then it would be staff's recommendation that
'those funds be ear marked for Parks and Recreation. He added that
accepting this report as submitted, maintains the current tax
rate. Gary Owens, 2801 1/2 Terrace Heights Avenue, Manager of
Yakima Valley Disposal, encouraged Council to be consistent in this
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matter. It was ® D.BY SIMS, SECONDED:. BY °BEAUCHAMP.,: TO ACCEPT
THE REPORT... Unanimously carried by voice „ vote.
*9. REPORT FROM WATER DIVISION REGARDING CORPS OF ENGINEER REQUIREMENT
FOR LEVEE MAINTENANCE'
The report.from the Water Division regarding the Corps - of Engineer
requirements for levee maintenance and staff recommendation to
appropriate $10,000 from the 474 -Water Operating Fund for this
purpose, was accepted.
* 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FEDERALLY Ill
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR EPA GRANT FUNDING FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT IMPROVEMENT
RESOLUTION._.NO..D- 5616, RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
•. ,. ,• sign all •. applications, grant agreements and amendments, and other
documents relating to wastewater facilities 'planning and
construction grants. •
*11. APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT AT 115 WEST "I” STREET
FROM WASHINGTON STATE JUICE TO AMERICAN FOODS CORPORATION
The transfer of,the right -of -way use permit from Washington State
Juice to American Foods Corporation for a 6,foot cyclone fence at
115 West "I" Street, was approved.
*12. APPROVAL OF SECOND QUARTER 1989 TREASURY REPORT (STANDARD MOTION
VA - ACCEPT REPORT)
The Second Quarter 1989 Treasury Report regarding the investments
of the City, was accepted.
* 13. APPROVAL OF.OUT-OF -STATE TRAVEL FOR:
A. CHIEF BEESON TO INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
The Out -of -State travel''for•Chief Beeson, Fire Department, to
attend the International Association of Fire Chief's Conference, in
Indianapolis, Indiana, August 26 -31, 1989, at a cost of $1,600, was
approved.
B. BOB SHAMPINE, CODE ADMINISTRATION, TO PALM DESERT, CA
This it was brought to the Council as an off- agenda was
placed on the Consent Agenda.
The Out -of -State travel for Bob Shampine, Code Administration
Manager, to attend the 67th Annual Education and Code Development
Conference, in Palm Desert, California, September 8 -15, 1989, at a
cost of $850, was approved. .
14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT AND SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT ON DOG
LICENSE
Ordinance No. 3186 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY'FOY,
SECDNDED BY CARMICHAEL,.MAT`: THE ORDINANCE ...BE. PASSED,,.WITH THE
ACCEPTANCE. OF - THE . MEMORANDUM:.OF UNDERSTANDING .:PREPARED BY THE CITY
. ATTORNEY.::.. Unanimously carried by roll call'.vote. Council member
Barnett stated his reason for voting in favor of the ordinance is
because it is his understanding that a study has shown that dogs
have enhanced the quality of life for senior citizens, especially
those who are conf fined :
..ORDINANCE NO. 3186,. AN ORDINANCE establishing civil infractions and
monetary penalties for violation of animal control ordinances;
exercising municipal powers in accord with RCW 35.22.280 (35)
providing waivers for animal license fees; and enacting Section
6.20.180, Subsection 6.22.050C as a new section and subsection of
the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
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*15. CONSIDERATION' OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1989 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING MATCHING FUNDS FOR FRUITVALE CANAL WASTEWAY PIPING
.PROJECT (SECOND READING)
An Ordinance appropriating matching funds for the Fruitvale Canal
- Wasteway Piping project, having been read by title only at the
previous meeting, was brought before Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 3187, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1989 budget for the
III City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $194,310 in the
Public Works Trust Construction Fund for expenditure during 1989
for the Fruitvale Canal Wasteway (PP &L Canal) Piping Project.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1989 BUDGET AND
'- APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR- PHOTOCOPIER PURCHASE (FIRST READING)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for photocopier purchases, having
been' read° by title only at this-meeting, was laid on-the table for
two weeks, until August 8, 1989.
17. OTHER BUSINESS
Council member stated the Council Transit Committee has
received an request from the Board of Directors of the. Central .
Washington State Fair to establish a Park and Ride location at the
Rosauers /Ernst Hardware parking lot for the duration of the 1989
Fair. She explained that one third of the parking lot at the Fair
grounds will be out of use due to construction at the intersection
of 10th Street and Nob Hill Boulevard. Council member Carmichael
stated the Fair Board has presented the City with a check in the
amount of $1,000 to help defray the advertising expenses for the
Fair shuttle this year. Therefore, it was MOVED BY CARMICHAEL,
SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO CONCUR WITH THIS .RECOMMENDATION AND
ESTABLISH THAT PARK;AND RIDE LOr AT THE ROSAUERS /ERNST.PARKING
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FAIR. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Council member Buchanan stated night before last he witnessed a
City Fire truck having difficulty making a turn at the intersection
of 10th Avenue and Summitview while enroute to a brush fire. He
suggested Council take a look at acquiring an additional amount of
right -of -way at that location as that is the only good access to
.that particular of town.
Council member Sims commented that the City has many different
departments located in various sites within the City and he would
like for staff to conduct a study regarding the use of FAX machines
within the operation of the City. Mr. Sims stated the time and the
cost of not using a FAX machine justifies the use of the machine.
Council member Foy asked Council to give thought to HR2140, which
involves use of - a Bill trying to free up the ability: of a major'
frame sitting in a building in this town that can't be used for
transmitting information from one point to another because that is
not according to the judge's view point. He stated this is an
excellent Bill that cities need to take a look at with regard to
use of FAX equipment. City Manager Zais commented that the FAX
machine is a major benefit to the City. He added that the City
installed the first one in the Engineering Department in the,early
- 1980's when the City was involved in litigation relating to the
Wastewater Treatment Plant. A second FAX machine was installed in
the Purchasing Department about a year- and -a -half ago.
Council member Barnett asked for an estimate of the improvements
that the City will likely have to make for access to and from the
fairgrounds in connection with the building of the SunDome. He
asked if the City is going to be expected to participate in the
I -82 changes? City Manager Zais stated it is very difficult to
provide a figure, however, there are many studies currently being
done that will be of assistance in this regard. Mr. Zais noted
that streets, curbs, lighting, sidewalks, etc., will be 'a public
cost in the future as a result of the construction of the SunDome.
Council member Foy stated 18th Street and Pacific is being
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rehabilitated by the County as the main entrance to the parking
lot. He stated there will be a need for bus turnouts,
fire lanes, emergency equipment, etc. He stated possibly within
three weeks Council will receive a report with recommendations as
to ..the. overall issue .
Council member Barnett.asked for information from Mr. Hanson as to
the amount of additional appropriations made to the budget,
general fund and the utilities fund.
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Council member Foy informed Council that a sponsor (who wishes
to remain anonymous) paid for the shirts, caps and jackets .
presented -to -the City. Council as an expression of appreciation for
the City's assistance thus far in the construction of the SunLome.
Council member Carmichael stated she has heard that Cooke
Cablevision has been sold and she would like to know about this.
Mr. Zais stated there will be a memorandum in the Council's packet
about this next week, as they have announced a rate increase.
Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from Director
of Public Works and Traffic Engineer regarding Monthly Service
. Requests for June 1989; Monthly Report from Chief of Police for
June 1989; Letter from U. S. Department of HUD regarding Closure
of 1988 CDBG Monitoring Finding. 7/6/89; Adoption Schedule for
Yakima Downtown Futures Plan. 7/13/89; Agenda for July 26, 1989
Regional Planning Commission meeting; and Minutes of the July 11,
1989 Yakima Youth Commission meeting.
18. ADJOURNMENT. •
. There, being : no further business, to, come before the Council, . it was
. .,., MOVED •.BY_ - BUCHANAIJ„ ' SECONDED<.BY;,. CARMICHAEL,,.;THAT.iTHIS„ MEETING BE
. .ADJOURNED:AT'"THE: HOUR :OF'4:17 P.M. Unanimously.. carried by,voice
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Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk, Barbara J. Toney, CMC.
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