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SEPTEMBER 26, 1989
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 and Deputy City. Clerk Toney also.present.
2. INVOCATION
The Invocation was led by Council member Foy.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
None
4. CONSENT AGENI1.
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 the consensus of the Council that•Items Nos. 10
and 12 be removed from the consent agenda. It was MOVED
BY :..SECONDED BY..BEAUCHAMP,..THAT THE..:CONSENT,AGENDA, AS
.READ,.. BE. PASSED. The motion carried. unanimously 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 SEPTEMBER 12, 1989
The Council minutes of September 12, 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 PARTICIPATION
Charles Kriz, 5708 Bitterroot Lane, stated he is sorry that Council
member Foy is not running for re- election. He requested that the
money to be received by the City at the end of the month be given -
to enforcement. .
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'7. . PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL.BY JEFFEREY_'TAMKIN,. INC..'AND ASSOCIATES ON
THE DETERMINATION OF,SIGNIFICANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT :,NORTH
40TH AVENUE /POWERHOUSE ROAD AND LEAD AGENCY STATUS
The public hearing was postponed until October 3, 1989 at the
request of the applicant, Jefferey Tamkin.
8. PUBLIC MEETING ON REQUEST FOR A SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO UPGRADE THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT'S
EXISTING SEWAGE OUTFALL SYSTEM
Associate Planner Lynn Kohn presented the staff report regarding
the shoreline permit. She indicated this permit will allow the
Wastewater Treatment Plant's existing sewage outfall system to be
upgraded to meet the Department of Ecology's regulations. The
appropriate public notification procedure resulted in the receipt
of one corranent; the Department of Transportation requested that an
access permit be obtained should the City need to use DOT property
for access. She stated Council needs to either approve, deny or
hold a public hearing regarding the shoreline permit. Council
member Sims asked how the line will be cleaned since it will be in
the river. Chris Warvick explained that they were able to design a
an apparatus that does not require cleaning. He said the
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wastewater will be ejected .into the river at stream bed level and
will be a gravity flow process.
Mayor Berndt opened the discussion for public comment, however,
there was no one present to address the•issue. It was MOVED BY
FOY, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION. The motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.
9. REPORT ON STATUS OF PARKS BOND ISSUE PROJECT AND REVIEW OF
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SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST (Available Monday)
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. Parks Manager Flaherty stated he has nothing further to add and
yielded to 'questions from the City 'Council - about the - above
mentioned report. Mr. Flaherty responded to inquiries from Council
member Foy about expenditures for various projects and the balance
of the funds for those projects. Council member Foy noted that the
Senior Center project has expended only about 29% of the funds and
asked if there are any more change orders that have not yet
been approved. Mr. Flaherty stated a change order for $500 has
just been received and there are funds to cover that change order.
He added that the project - is going very well and he does not
anticipate any more change orders at this time. City Manager Zais
asked Mr. Flaherty to comment on the section of the report that
addresses the trees along Naches Avenue. Mr. Flaherty stated the
report indicates there are approximately 52 trees that need to be
removed immediately due to their decayed and weakened condition. A
brief discussion ensued regarding the' replanting of trees that
have been removed in previous years. Mayor Berndt cnented that
she would ; like to see the ,citizens encouraged to plant some trees
and suggested implementing an "adopt- a tree.. program. Council
. member Foy commented that Mr. Flaherty has informed the Council
that this is a $200,000 unfunded liability and suggested that the
City take care of 'the trees already planted before any additional
planting occurs. City Manager Zais commented.that the first six
items listed in the report essentially exhaust the remaining funds
from the "Parks Yes" bond issue and additional funding needs to be
identified. Council member Buchanan stated the City needs.to take
action regarding the replacement of trees, and furthermore, staff
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should be aware that some of the service organizations or local
businesses are planting trees. He said staff should know who is
planting those trees. Council member Carmichael pointed out that
there are areas in the City other than the Naches corridor that
need to be replanted. Mr. Flaherty stated the Parks and Recreation
Commission has not had time to review this issue, but will be doing
so in the near future. Council member Buchanan suggested that
staff work with the Arboretum regarding the selection of the trees.
It was MOVED BY FOY, SECONDED BY'SIMS, TO AUTHORIZE $188,503 FROM
THE "PARKS YES" BOND. INTEREST .MONEY TO BE USED FOR THE PROJECTS SO
OUTLINED IN. THE REPORT.' The motion carried unanimously by voice
vote.
10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO
DRUG COALITION AGREEMENT
Council member Barnett stated it is his recollection that when the
original contract was approved last year,; staff was to•come back
' with clarification about the authority of the Drug Coalition to
buy, sell, trade or own real or personal property. Council members
Barnett and Foy expressed concern that this agreement has not been
III changed to reflect that the Drug Coalition must have the approval
of the parties involved to buy, sell, trade or own real or personal
property. Mayor Berndt stated that issue was discussed, however,
she recalls that the agreement was approved ,as., submitted. City'
Attorney Vanek stated the wording of the agreement can be changed
to. reflect that intent if Council wishes. Mayor Berndt stated she
would like to see this agreement passed today and requested the
City Clerk to read the resolution. Resolution No. D-5644 having
been read by title, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS,
THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED. The.'motion carried unanimously by
roll call vote.
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Mayor Berndt informed Council that the Wapato representative has
moved and another representative needs to be appointed to fill that
vacancy.
RESOLUTION -5644, A .RESOLUTION. authorizing execution of the
First Amenda Interlocal Cooperative` Agreement'for the Financing
and Operating of the County -wide Coalition for the War on Drugs.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO
DISTRICT COURT AGREEMENT FOR 1990
RESOLUTION N0. D -5645, A.RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
modification of the agreement with Yakima County relating to Yakima
County District Court costs.
*12. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF -STATE TRAVEL FOR CHRIS WAARVICK, WASTEWATER
SUPERINTENDENT, TO SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
With regard to the Annual Water Pollution Control Federation
Convention to be held in San Francisco, California, Council members
Barnett and Foy expressed concern that Mr. Waarvick is being asked
to pay the full registration fee of $165 when he is a guest speaker
and will only be attending the conference overnight. Mr. Waarvick
was instructed to request a reduction in the registration fee, or
' to have the registration fee waived in view of the fact that he is
a guest speaker. Mr. Waarvick agreed that the registration fee is
excessive under these circumstances and he will request a reduction
as suggested. It was MOVED BY FOY, SECONDED -.BY BUCHANAN, TO
APPROVE' THE' TRAVEL. REQUEST' FOR MR.-WAARVICK.-The :motion carried
unanimously by voice vote.
13. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF
LINES OF CREDIT FOR FUNDING A HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM (CONTINUED
FROM SEPTEMBER 19, 1989)
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This report was brought before Council with the corrections as
requested previously. Staff responded to inquiries regarding the
sources of income, of which several sources have been identified to
pay for the debt service on the notes-. Mr. Hanson stated the
ordinance is written in such a manner that it fits any debt
obligation the City has. Council member Foy asked if the program
fails, will the City have to set aside funds to cover it? Mr.
Hanson responded that the City is only authorized to levy $3.60 per
thousand without going to the citizens to raise taxes. Council
member , Foy asked if this is included. in the budget, will the City
then , reduce other. progiains and services and use that money for the
homeownership program since the City cannot' raise taxes? Mr.
' Hanson reiterated that the City cannot raise taxes. Mayor Berndt
requested that the ordinance be read. Ordinance No. 3206 having
been read by title, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP,..SECONDED BY SIMS,
. THAT THE - ORDINANCE :BE PASSED: The motion carried by 4- 3.roll call
vote; Barnett, Carmichael and Foy voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 3206, AN ORDINANCE of the Council of the City of
Yakima, Washington, providing for the establishment of lines of
credit for the purpose of funding of a Home Ownership Program;
authorizing the execution of notes of the City in the principal
amount of not to exceed $500,000; providing for the disposition of
the proceeds of such lines of credit; fixing the form, maximum
interest rate, terms, maturity and covenants of such lines of
credit; and creating a fund from which the principal of and
interest on such notes shall be paid.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE CORRECTING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR
THE NORTH AIRPORT ANNEXATION
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ORDINANC AN ORDINANCE correcting the.,legal .description
of the North Airport Annexation found in Ordinance No. 3196.
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*15. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING,THE 1989 BUDGET 20 PROVIDE
FOR 1988 CARRY FORWARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND
NEW 1989 PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 3208, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1989 budget for the
City of Yakima;. and making an appropriation of $ 212,881 in the 124 -
Housing and Community Development Fund for expenditure during 1989
for 1988 carry over programs and 1989 State Grant Award.
* 16. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1989 BUDGET IN THE FIRE
CAPITAL FUND 332 FOR LOOKOUT POINT TOWER
ORDINANCE NO. 3209, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1989 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $21,500 in the 332 -
Fire Capital Fund for expenditure during 1989 for the purchase of a
100 foot coitununication tower.
17. OTHER- BUSINESS •
Council member Foy referred to his copy of the book entitled Rail
Road U.S.A. vs Lyndon LaRouche, etal, and asked from where the
books came? City Manager Zais stated the books were received
in the mail. Council member Foy asked that his copy of the book be
donated to the public library.
Mayor Berndt asked if the City has an ordinance to preclude
property owners from tearing down buildings in the Central Business
District and leaving the site with a large open hole in the ground.
City Attorney Vanek stated his office is currently researching this
issue and will report back to Council on the matter.
Council member Beauchamp stated that Dick Ostrander has made a
recommendation that Frank Frederick be appointed to fill the
vacancy on the Library .Board. Therefore, it was MOVED BY
BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY FOY, THAT. MR. FREDERICK' BE" APPOINTED, AS
III REQUESTED BY MR,OSTRANDER. The motion carried .unanimously by
voice vote. o . . . .
Council member Carmichael stated that two weeks ago she registered
a complaint about the soap dispenser and the sink in the women's
• •restroom and. asked that the situation be rectified. She stated the
action taken resulted in a worse condition than originally existed
and she wishes now that she had never mentioned it. Mrs.
Carmichael stated it is poorly designed and needs to be redone
properly. Director of Community and Economic Development stated he •
will look into the situation and see if a better solution can be
found.
Council member Barnett suggested that staff better situate the
detour signs in conjunction with the Tieton Drive sidewalk
construction project. Director of Engineering and Utilities'Covell
stated he will notify the workmen of that request.
Director of Finance and Budget Hanson announced that today is
Budget Analyst Chuck Greenough's last Council meeting as he is
leaving to take a position at Yakima Valley Community College. Mr.
Hanson stated there will be a luncheon honoring Mr. Greenough
on Thursday at the Jade Tree and invited Council members to attend.
• Mr. Greenough spoke briefly, commenting that he has mixed emotions
about leaving the City. He stated he has met some interesting
ill people during his career with the City and expressed appreciation
for the learning opportunity afforded him.
City Manager Zais indicated there is a possibility that the K -Mart
hearing may not occur, depending on the outcome of staff's attempt
to mitigate the situation with the County and the proponent's
attorney. He said if an agreement is reached prior to Tuesday at .
2:00 p.m., the Council meeting will be cancelled. Mr. Zais
reminded Council of the 12:00 luncheon meeting with the County
Commissioners and legislative representatives. The purpose of the
meeting is to discuss the Joint Law Enforcement and Minimum
Security Jail Facilities Funding for Yakima County. Council member
Carmichael informed the Council that the Governor's Advisory
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Commission on Intergovernmental Relations will be meeting at that
same time so she will not be able to attend the meeting with the
County Commissioners and legislative representatives.
Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding Grantee
Performance Report, B- 88 -MC -53 -0008; Memorandum from Cable
Communications Coordinator regarding Recent Cable Developments.
9/19/89; Letter from Yakima Valley Disposal, Inc., regarding Ill
Superior Refuse Removal Corp. application for a garbage and refuse
collection service permit in Yakima County. 9/20/89; Letter to
Dr. Robert Alexander, Yakima School District #7, regarding
preliminary site plan for Davis High School expansion. 9/18/89;
Article from the September 17, 1989 The Spokesman- Review Spokane
Chronicle, "SunDome rises on Yakima "; Article from the
September 10, 1989 Chicago Tribune, "Drugs Find Home in Heartland ";
Executive Order EO 89 -08 from Governor Booth Gardner regarding
Establishing The Washington State Growth Strategies Commission;
Agenda for the September 27, 1989 City of Yakima Hearing Examiner
meeting; Agenda for the September 27, 1989 Police and Fire
Civil Service Commission meeting and minutes of its August 9, 1989
meetings; Notice of rescheduling September 27, 1989 Yakima
Housing Authority Board meeting to October 4, 1989; Letter from
Alma Harris, Yakima Valley Community Band expressing gratitude for
• the City's contribution for the furtherance of the Concerts In The
Parks series. 8/17/89; Monthly Transit Operations Report for
August 1989; Monthly vacancies and hiring status reports from
Personnel as of September 11, 1989; and Minutes of the
September 14, 1989 Yakima Youth Commission meeting.
18. ADJOURNMENT
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It was MOVED .BY ..CARMICHAEL,-. SECONDED. 2BY.;FOY,. MEETING . BE
ADJOURNED..AT" THE'.HOUR OF 2:53 P.M. The motion carried :unanimously
by voice vote.
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Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk, Barbara J. Toney, CMC.
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