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AUGUST 22, 1989
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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
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• 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,
and City Clerk Roberts also present.
2. INVOCATION
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The Invocation was given by Council member Foy.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Dave Flaherty, Parks and Recreation Manager, introduced James
• Chang and Frank Fang of the Chinese Folk Sports Troupe from Taiwan,
who are in the Pacific Northwest with a performing troupe
consisting of 28 students, of which 21 are from our sister city,
Keelung. Pei -E Ln gave a performance using a diablo. The Troupe
will be performing this evening at Eisenhower High School at 7:00
P.M. Mayor Berndt announced artwork from Keelung will be presented
at the Allied Arts Festival in the Park this weekend.
• Mayor Berndt reported Ines Rice, Co- Chairman of the U.S.
Constitution Bicentennial Committee scheduled a dedication ceremony
on September 13, 1989 at 1:00 P.M. at the Courthouse where the
Freedom Shrine documents will be displayed.
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Mayor Berndt announced the City and City Council is receiving this
year's ArtsVan Award this Friday evening at 6:00 P.M. •
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. 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 MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1989
• The Council minutes of August 1, 1989 were approved, having been
duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present
wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPAT[ON
Ron Anderson, 2002 Englewood, Suite A, stated he addressed Council
several months ago presenting a concern about licensing private
security officers. At that time he was told about a Bill before
the State Legislature and before taking any action, Council wanted
to wait and see if that Bill would become law. He reported
the Bill was not passed. He said he thinks the City's ordinance is
good; however, it is not being enforced and there are a lot of in-
house security officers who are not regulated. He said if
something happens and one of these unregulated officers is
involved, the City would be liable because it did not enforce its
ordinance. He stated he would like an amendment made to the
ordinance regarding in -house security officers.
Barbara TerKeurst, 115 No. Naches Avenue, No. 1, stated she is the
manager of the Naches Court Apartments. She described the events
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occurring in the neighborhood during the weekend evenings involving
teenagers speeding, screaming, littering and using the alley as
a urinal. She said the apartment complex does not have off - street
parking and the tenants are concerned about parking their vehicles
down the block. She said there are ten on -street parking spaces in
front of the apartment complex and the tenants would like
permission to purchase parking permits to use five of these spaces.
She said they are willing to pay $10 per month per space for the
parking permits. Mayor Berndt stated this request would be
referred to staff and noted the Police Chief is present hearing her
complaints regarding speeding.
7. PUBLIC MEETING ON APPEAL OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION REGAMING
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT FOR SIGN AT 1808 NORTH FIRST STREET,
REQUESTED BY TIGER BIN MINI MART
This being the time set for the public meeting on the appeal of the
Hearing Examiner's decision regarding the administrative adjustment
for a sign at 1808 North First Street, each Council member declared .
they nad read the material in the Council packet and had no contact
from anyone regarding this issue. Jim Lust, attorney representing
the applicant, John Kincheloe, stated the applicant has a problem
because Exxon (his lessor) is no longer allowing signs not
belonging to Exxon on its poles and obtained a permit for a new
sign, and staff is saying his client isn't in compliance by keeping
the existing sign. He reported his clients weren't advised about
the new sign permit being issued. He said not having a sign would
be a detriment to the applicant's mini mart business. He said at
the Hearing Examiner's public hearing he gave three alternatives.
Mr. Kincheloe would like Council to authorize continuous use of
the second sign. The second acceptable alternative was to allow
them an opportunity to go back to the Hearing Examiner and get all
the parties together and attempt to resolve the issue. Council
member Barnett referred to the letter from the City Attorney,
stating he interprets the City Attorney's position is that neither
the Council, nor the Hearing Examiner, has jurisdiction to join the
three parties which would effect the alternative of sending it back
to the Hearing Examiner. He asked if Council has jurisdiction to
• join the parties. City Attorney Vanek stated Council has two
options; agree with the Hearing Examiner or disagree with the
Hearing Examiner and grant the administrative variance.
Referring to the question of being able to join the parties; he
said he spoke with the Hearing Examiner and was unable to find
any basis for joining Mr. Kincheloe and the property owner because
at the outset the mini mart was not required to be given notice or
joined. Council member Foy asked if this is remanded for the
Hearing Examiner to take additional information that was not
available at the time of the hearing, then at that point, using
the word "joining" the tenant and the landlord, we are not really
asking him to join, but to hear all participants. He asked if we
could remand it back for additional testimony and have the
Hearing Examiner make his ruling. Mr. Vanek stated what Council
`member Foy is proposing is a matter of joining, which in the legal
sense is not joining, but Council, in an order of remand, could
request the Hearing Examiner to take additional testimony regarding
"these" subjects from these parties and see if the Hearing Examiner
reaches a different conclusion; that may require Tiger Bin Mini
Mart to give testimony. Council member Sims asked Mr. Lust to
review the terms and termination date of the lease Mr. Kincheloe
has with Tiger Oil. Mr. Lust stated originally this was one lease
and then the Mini Mart was sold; they are on one parcel of
property. Mr. Kincheloe stated he has seven more years on this
lease. Council member Beauchamp stated he drove by this property
and saw two signs; a Tiger Oil sign and one for the Mini Mart. He
asked if the Mini Mart sign is the one that is illegal. Mr. Lust
said it is; it is the one which will be removed. There being no
other citizen present to speak to this issue, Mayor Berndt closed
the public meeting. Council member Carmichael asked if there is
anything unique about this situation that makes it different from
a landlord /tenant relationship dispute about signs. Mr. Vanek
stated Mr. Kincheloe may have rights against his landlord for the
loss of the use of that sign. Council has jurisdiction because of
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• the.appeal on the administrative•variance. Council member Buchanan
asked• why the City gave permission for a third sign. Mr. Vanek
: ..stated the existing sign became unlawful when the, owner .sought and
:;. - obtained permission under our ordinance -.to put .,in a new sign.
:. Mr. ,Lust stated when Exxon first came to City Hall and said they
:wanted to put-their sign in. a new location, the -City said they
:could. do that if they took the old sign down,. which. was alright,
• - ,except•the old sign was not owned just by Exxon; the applicant has
• several..thousand . dollars invested in that sign. It was MOVED BY
. .BARNETT,. SECONDED BY FOY, .TO REMAND THIS_ ITEM TO . THE HEARING
EXAMINER TO TAKE ADDITIONAL TESTIMONY FROM TIGER BIN MINI MART AND
EXXON OIL AND MAID; THE DECISION BASED UPON THE ADDITIIL FACTS.
City Attorney Vanek stated it would be helpful if Council would
specify what area of testimony is being requested. Council member •
Barnett stated it would be testimony fram the parties that did
not have an opportunity to appeal because they were not .aware this
was happening at the time the new sign was granted .by. the City, and
. , :.give the parties an opportunity to explain.further their interest
• . . - in. the sign. City Attorney Vanek stated this motion. may not be
possible under the law. He stated there was an application by Tiger
Oil Company to. change this sign from the old to the new. That
• action is finished and. Council can't take that, right away. If
•.•t: wants additional testimony,. one area of suggestion as to
.the.nature' for- which :variances can be granted under Municipal Code
Section 15.08.170B.• The Motion was withdrawn by Council members
• Barnett Foy. It was MOVED BY FOY, SECONDED BY BARNE,TT, '10
• REMAND THIS TO THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION AND
:. TESTIMONY RELATING TO THE INTEREST OF TIGER OIL AND TIGER BIN MINI
MART -ARID THE OTHER ..EXXON PARTIES,•.IN RELATIONSHIP TO SECTION
• • ,- 15.08.170B. Unanimously carried by voice vote. •
8. ..PUBLIC. HEARING ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE APPLEVIEW SEWER
LOCAL IMPRam 1ENT DISTRICT (SEE ORDINANCE. CREATING LID)
°.This.being the time set for a public hearing on the ,Resolution of
III .'Intention- to create Appleview Sewer Local Improvement District,
• Rita- Germunson, •Office Engineer reviewed the staff-..report. She
-said the_proposed sewer L.I.D. will serve parcels..and cost an
estimated $286,200,•of which $55,000 will be the City's share, to
be..reimbursed, through future sewer connection •charges. The
,f. estimated L.I.D.. assessment. for each parcel was based on an equal
• ' share of .$4,800 -plus • $200 per unit .cost. She said this L.I.D.
would resolve potential and .existing health .problems for failing
sewer systems. Council member Barnett asked Ms. Germunson her
_ opinion on the timef rame it would take, for the City's share to be
`,recouped. •Ms. . Germunson responded. it would . take -five to seven
years. Council member Beauchamp asked . about the percentage of
,• , signed outside utility agreements and- Ms. Germunson, said the
percentage is 75.20 %. Mayor Berndt. opened the hearing for public
- testimony. Jerry Sturgill, 211 Na. 65th Place,• spoke in favor of
creating the local improvement district.. : He cited some of the
problems he is having with water standing in his yard and his
. attempted remedies. He said the. L.I.D. is desperately needed.
Gary Garrett, 6702 Appleview, reported out of 18 hones in his
- • neighborhood, six have had new drain fields-installed since 1980.
- - • ,He said one neighbor has to pump his septic tank about every three
months, and has two drain fields. Armand Doucette 217 No. 65th
Place, stated the neighbor above him had to put in a drain pit, and
-. - . the people living to the right of him .had to put in a drain
• - field. He said he had to put in a drain pit and is in favor of the
..L.I.D. Council member Beauchamp asked Mr. Doucette.to explain the
drain pit. Mr. Doucette stated if a person • needs another drain
' K. •field but doesn't have roam on the property for one, they put in a
drain pit. He said he has a pit that is .20' long, 14' ._deep, with
• 30' •of rock and knows it's draining off somewhere.. Larry Mathews,
805. So. 17th Avenue, stated he did not • want to.speak about this
particular proposed .local improvement •district;r rather he has
concerns about. the City underwriting $55,000 for this-project. He
asked how much money has been underwritten by City residents for
construction in • the County? Council member Foy :interrupted Mr.
r Mathews to tell him this hearing is not the for for a Council
• • . .candidate to question City. policy and do: politicking, but for
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Council to take testimony on the proposed L.I.D. Mr. Mathews said
City residents experienced a 16% sewer increase and now that money
is being used to finance development in the County. He suggested
that the City's policy should be that local improvement districts
be self - supporting. Bob Cunningham, 6510 Century, stated he lives
at the bottom of the hill and never had any problem. Bill Clem,
6512 Century, stated he has never had.a problem and disagrees with
the way the problem is being handled. He submitted a letter
stating the basis of his protest. He closed his testimony by
stating he would seek legal counsel if he is included in this
L.I.D. Bill Campbell, 6514 Century, stated he is also at the
bottom of the hill and doesn't have any sewer problems. He
questioned whether his property can even be served by this proposed
sewer line because his basement will be two feet lower than the
sewer pipe. He stated it would be more logical for him to connect
to a sewer line on Summitview. Rita Germunson stated the sewer
line has not yet been designed, but it will be designed to benefit
the property, including the basement. She said right now staff
cannot exclude that property because it will be benefitted. If it
does not benefit the property, the property would be excluded.
Jane Kukuk, 66th and Lincoln, stated at the time her home was built
they planned for the sewer service to be provided from 66th and
installed a pipe to 66th Avenue. She said if they are serviced
through Lincoln she is not sure she can use it. She said at this
time she doesn't want to be included in the L.I.D. Ms. Germunson
stated Mrs. Kukuk's property is at the end of the line and she
is under a property exemption at the County, for which the
assessment could be deferred. Mrs. Kukuk has a choice; she can be
excluded since she is at the end of the line, or she can have her
assessment deferred at 8% interest until the property is sold. She
said it appears Mrs. Kukuk's property could be better served off
66th Avenue rather than Lincoln. There being no other citizen
present .to speak to this issue, Mayor Berndt closed the public
hearing. Council members discussed the situation surrounding the
lots on Century and whether those lots can be served by this L.I.D.
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, stated if
these lots can't be served by this sewer design, staff would return
to Council to have those lots excluded from this L.I.D. Council
member Foy asked if these four lots are eliminated from the L.I.D.,
does that increase the assessments for the other lots.
Ms. Germunson stated that is correct. Following further
clarification regarding these particular lots on Century, and
Ordinance No. 3195 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY
CARMICHAEL, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE PASSED. It
was MOVED BY FOY, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO AMEND THE MOTION SO IF
IT IS FOUND THAT IT IS NOT FEASIBLE TO SERVICE LOTS 14445, 14444,
14443 AND 14442, THEY BE EXCLUDED. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. The question was called for a vote on the motion, as
amended. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. It, was MOVED BY
FOY, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN THAT LOT 14414 BE EXCLUDED. Following
discussion regarding the option to defer the assessment for Mrs.
Kukuk's property, the question was called for a vote on the
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 3195, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of
certain property by constructing a pipe sewer with the necessary
wye branches and manholes; establish a Local Improvement District,
providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating a special
• fund.
9. PUBLI;; HEARING ON PROPOSED NORTH AIRPORT ANNEXATION
This being the time set for the public hearing on the proposed
North Airport Annexation, John Elsden, Associate Planner, said this
annexation was initiated by the City Council in August of 1988 and
consists of 125 acres. He said the assessed valuation is $14.6
million according to the County Auditor's Office; the population of
this area is 295 people; and the sales tax derived from this area
last year was about $10,000. Mayor Berndt opened the hearing to
receive public testimony. Mrs. Harold Matson, 2506 W. Mead, said
they have about 4.5 acres at 24th Avenue and Mead. She said most
of the people who have acreage have houses with deep basements,
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septic systems and private wells. She, she doesn't see that
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the City has anything to offer them except extra taxes, and she
doesn't want that. John Johnson, 1512 South 27th Avenue, stated a
-sewer .line was placed on 27th Avenue by United Builders and since
,then, he was informed the City has clouded the title' to his
• property, which has something to do with the City's
CCRC. City Attorney Vanek explained when an -individual in the
County wants to connect to the City sewer, 'he is billed.a capital
cost recovery charge (CCRC). The CCRC can be paid in one lump cash
- .:payment, or the property owner can sign a deferred payment
agreement; which creates a lien against the' property: Discussion
ensued as to what may have clouded Mr. Johnson's title. Mr. Zais
• • ,stated.staff will have to investigate this situation'further and
then contact Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson stated there 'are other
reasons for which he is opposed to this 'annexation. He said there
-are a lot of people south of Mead who don't want to be annexed. He
stated he.would like to have the definition of ownership because he
believes signatures • on this petition may not be legal. said he
,understands you have to have the deed of contract with your lending
, institute .fulfilled. Rusty Mulcahy, 1405 Hamilton, stated he and
• his .wife are in favor of the annexation. There being no other
citizen present to speak to this issue, Mayor Berndt the
public hearing. Ordinance No. 3196 having been read by - title, it
.. ,- * was MOVED BY CARMICHAEL, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE
- 4 . PASSED. . Carried by 5-2 roll call vote. Barnett and Foy voting
• nay.
• ORDINANCE NO. 3196, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City of
s , Yakima and zoning said property.
• .•10. -.CONSIDERATION OF :RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS .VEGETATION AND
DEBRIS PROGRAM
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-Bob Shampine, Code Administration Manager, was available to respond
-(to questions. There being no citizen present to speak to this
.issue, and Resolution No. D-5625 having been read by title, it was
• - • • MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, • THAT THIS RE90LTTION BE
ADOPTED. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION ND. D -5625, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code
Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots.
REPORT FROM TRAFFIC. ENGINEERING REGARDING TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT 10TH
AVENUE AND SUMMITVIE,W
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Mike Donahue, Traffic Engineer, stated staff has: submitted a report
in response to Council's questions - from the previous Council
:: meeting. .Tom Thomas,. 1313 Browne Avenue, spoke in support of the .
installation of a traffic signal at 10th 'Avenue and Summitview. He
:.y• stated- pedestrians have difficulty crossing at that intersection,
particularly with the cars that speed on Sumnitview. Council
, member Barnett stated he visited this intersection at about
• .9:00 a.m. and watched an elderly gentleman attempt to the
street. He said the gentleman would - take about three or four steps
into the street and then hurry back to the safety of the curb.
. Council member. Buchanan gave some history on this street, saying he
• remembers several citizens petitioning for a traffic signal at
Custer and Lincoln. He said if a traffic signal is installed at
10th Avenue and Summitview, it would encourage the use of 10th
Avenue (also called Custer), further congesting the Custer /Lincoln
intersection. He suggested correcting this problem too if a signal
is approved ,for 10th Avenue and Summitview. Council Member
•, Carmichael pointed out that Custer is a narrow street between
. Summitview and Folsom, and then widens, 'creating a bottleneck
• there. If a light is installed at Summitview and 10th Avenue,
• • there may be more traffic because people can cross there,
which will only compound the problem at Custer and Lincoln.
. . Council should consider whether parking should be restricted on
both sides of Custer, between - Brume and Folsom . It was MOVED
• BY BOY, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, THAT THE TRAFFIC ENGINEER DIVISION'S
OPTICV A (using that portion of the 4th Street and Walnut signal
. installation that can be adapted) BE ADOPTED. It was MOVED BY
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BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY FOY, TO AMEND THE NOTION THAT AT THIS YEAR'S
BUDGET WE INCLUDE THE STUDY OF HOW WE ARE (DING TO FINANCE THE REST
OF THE PROGRAM. City Manager Zais requested clarification on the
amendment. Council member Foy stated staff should bring back cost
estimates to improve Custer, including a signal at Custer and
Lincoln. Dennis Covell indicated he understands what information
is being requested by Council. The question was called for a vote
on the amendment. Unanimously carried by voice vote. The
question was called for a vote on the motion, as amended.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
12. REPORT FROM PLANNING AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISIONS REGARDING
STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENTS CN NACHES AVENUE
Council member Barnett requested the question be divided in two
on this issue. One question would be to approve the street lights
and the second question would be whether this project is a public
emergency. City Attorney Vanek stated the staff report indicated a
resolution declaring an emergency would be available for this
meeting, however, in order to prepare the resolution he needs
information on the basis Council is declaring the emergency.
Council member Buchanan stated he read the City Attorney's memo and
stated this is an accumulation of more and more information and
evidence which justifies this as an emergency. 011ie Nelson, 3302
Home Drive, stated it's in keeping with upgrading this area to have
additional lighting. He said he supports the concept of the
additional lighting and installation as timely as it can be done.
Al Royal, Yakima Mall representative, stated he is also speaking
for Mervyns and J. C. Penney since those; representatives had to
leave the meeting. He said J. C. Penney has done lighting on the
exterior of their building, as has the YMCA. He said it's a
positive statement and timely, especially coning upon this
marketing season. He said people become concerned when they get in
a darkened area and fear what could happen to them. He said it may
not be unsafe, but it's their perception. He said the enhan ha
done as much as can be done on its private property t
lighting. Council member Buchanan said in reading the Downtown
Futures Plan, of which he quoted a statement, "Further for public
areas where crime is perceived to be a problem, additional
street /pedestrian lighting may. be proposed, with property owners
bearing the additional operations and maintenance costs." He said
with this provision to be discussed before the Regional Planning
Commission on August 30th, he wanted to ask a landowner if they
understood that that might be forthcoming. Mr. Royal stated the
street lighting this is proposing is beyond the Mall's property
r lines. Council member Buchanan referred to the emergency, stating
in addition to the information Council has been getting here, a
woman spoke under Audience Participation today pointing out where
the problem is getting worse, just a block north of this area. It
was MOVED BY CARMICHAEL, SECONDED BY SIMS THAT WE AUTHORIZE THE
PROPOSED STREET LIGHTING PROJECT FOR 1989. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. It was MOVED BY CARMICHAEL, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO
DECLARE A PUBLIC EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THIS
PROJECT UNDER THOSE CONDITIONS. City [Manager Zais reminded Council
members this action would require the preparation of .legislation.
Council. member Barnett commented the definition of emergency under
the law implies sudden or unexpected action requiring emergency
action. He said he has been hearing about this problem for months
and it appears with different planning or listening earlier to the
pleas of different people, the failure to act at an earlier time
does not constitute an emergency. Council member Carmichael
commented there are bidding procedures that slow down the project
and in order to get the street lighting for the most effective
time, we are proposing calling this an emergency. Council,rnember
Barnett stated the need is there; however, we would be waiving
certain requirements by law and go against what is the law. Mayor
Berndt spoke in favor of the emergency. She said it took a fair
amount of time for the people involved to decide what is needed and
the effective use of our dollars. Staff did not really have plenty
of planning time after we received the input from the c niunity.
She said the winter season is upon us and things get a little bit
worse, people don't want to come down in this area. Council nearer
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Foy referred to 011ie Nelson's acid Al Royal's .caMments about this
being a positive thing and doing it in a timely fashion: He said
.Council- took an oath of office to uphold the law and sometimes laws
don't take into consideration changes that take p1ace...He he
spoke with Joe Morrier, Yakima Mall, about putting festive lighting
in; the trees on Naches Avenue. He said.'he told Mr: Me rrier he
would bring this issue up to Council and how we would put in
conduit so when that's done, there would be adequate lighting. lbe
question was called for a vote en the motion. Carried:dy 6-1 voice
vote. Barnett voting nay.
13. REPORTS -FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REGARDING C[TY HALL WATER DISTRIBUTICt REHABILITATION AND BOILER
REPAIR AND ASBESTOS REMOVAL
_ - Bob Shampine, Code Manager, distributed a piece of pipe from the
• City . .Hall water distribution line,' "showing the amount of
• corrosion in the pipe. Council member Foy' there are three
.items on today's'agenda that - total $1,018,750 coming` out of the
• •Public Works Trust Fund, leaving no more money in that fund;
'however, there is a health problem involved Mere. -City^ Manager
Zais stated it raises the question 'of- . =what is • the long term
question about this facility. This is an at -risk issue right now.
If we. spend the money, we face a catastrophic situation.
.Council member Barnett commented the Yakima Downtown Futures Plan
states.we may want to build a new City Hall` on another lot. It was
' MOVED BY FOY, SDOONDED• BY BUCHANAN, THAT STAFF PROCEED WITH THE
REQUEST OF THE ' REP ..Carried by 6=1 voice vote. Sims voting
-• • nay. -• Council. member Sims stated he thinks this is pouring money
. .`down a rat hole.
*14. REPORT FROM SAFETY OOMMITTEE REGARDING MONTHLY VEHICLE ACCIDEtTT
STATUS • . .
The -lreport from the Safety Committee regarding monthly vehicle
• accident status for July 1989, was accepted.
*15. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, AND BUDGET REGARDING 1987 GENEMAL
EXAMINAFION
The , report from the Department of Finance "and Budget' regarding the
' '1987 General Examination, was accepted. .
*16. ' SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE - 1989 BUDGET AND
• /' APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE WORKERS CCr9PENSATION FUND • `
• An' Ordinance appropriating funds into the Workers' Comensation
- Fund, having been read by title only at the meeting, was
brought before the Council for a second reading.`
ORDINANCE NO. 3197, AN ORDINANCE amending 'the 1989 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $110,000 in the 514-
• • Workers Compensation Fund for expenditure during 1989 for
projected increases in insurance, claims and disability costs.
*17:- SECOND .READING OF AN ORDINANCE: AMENDING THE 1989' BULGET AND
• • APPROPRIAi'ING FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BUS TUI J -OUT AT DAVIS HIC3i
• SCHOOL '
' An Ordinance appropriating funds for the construction ' of a bus
turn -out at Davis High School, having been read by title only at
' the previous. meeting, was brought before the•Council for a second
reading.
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ORDINANCE NO. 3198, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1989 budget for the
City of Yakima;• and making an appropriation of $9,000 in the 364-
• Transit Capital Fund for expenditure during 1989 for engineering
and construction costs of bus turn-out near Davis High School.
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*18. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE 1989 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR: (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING)
A. PUBLIC WORKS TRUFT FUND FOR STREETS
• An Ordinance appropriating funds for resignalization and lighting
improvement project, having been read by title only at this
meeting, was laid on the table for three weeks, until September 12,
1989.
B. I -82 /YAKIMA AVENUE INTERSECTION COG STUDY COST PARTICIPATION
An Ordinance appropriating funds for the Yakima Avenue /I -82 III
Intersection and Nob Hill Blvd. /I -82 Area Intersection study,
. having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the
table for three weeks, until September 12, 1989. .
19. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais reminded Council there is no meeting next week .
because it is the fifth Tuesday of the month. He stated the next
meeting will be September 5, 1989, which is the earliest the
resolution declaring an emergency for the Neches street light
project can be brought. Council member Foy asked who is going to
coordinate the study of the lights and the trees on Naches Avenue.
Jerry Copeland stated the lighting being discussed is area lightinj
on the City's sidewalk; we are not talking about the lighting in
Naches Avenue. He stated that committee has met and analyzed the
trees but the plan is not developed yet. Council member Foy said
while electric lines are being run there perhaps staff should check
into outlets for placing festive lights in the trees on Naches
Avenue. Mr. Copeland said the *.existing lights on Naches Avenue
will remain and if we develop anything north or south, staff will
keep this in mind.
Council member Barnett asked how many Council members will be
attending the Eastern Washington Legislators meeting this Saturday
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in the Tri Cities. Council member Buchanan said he would
appreciate more than a one week notice before the meeting is
scheduled. Council members Barnett and Foy indicated they would be
attending this meeting.
Information Its:
Items of information supplied to Council were: August 15, 1989
article from Seattle Post- Intelligencer, "Bipartisan Effort Aimed
at County Crime"; Agenda for the August 23, 1989 Yakima District
Board of Health meeting and minutes of its July 26, 1989 meeting;
and Monthly Personnel Division Reports for August 1989..
20. EXECUTIVE; SESSION WARDING PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION
It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY CARMICHAEL, TO MOVE DOD
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR APPROXIMATELY SEVEN MINUTES FOR THE PURPOSE
OF DISCUSSING PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION, `WI'T'H IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT
THEREAFTER. Unanimously carried voice vote.
21. ADJOURNMENT
Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting
adjourned at the hour of 5:00 P.M.
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