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DECEMBER 5, 1989
BUSINESS MEETING /STUDY SESSION
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, Lynn Buchanan, Jerry Foy and Bernard Sims present
on roll call. Council member Henry Beauchamp absent and
excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, and City
Clerk Roberts also present.
2. INVOCATION.
The Invocation was given by Council member Foy.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Berndt announced that Council is officially
accepting applications for filling the vacancy on the
Council created by the resignation of Lynn Carmichael. She
stated that applications may be picked up at City Hall and
the deadline for submitting applications is 5:00 P.M. on
December 19th. She said that interviews will be conducted
after the first of the year. City Manager Zais interjected
that this is to replace a district position and all
applicants must reside within District 4.
Mayor Berndt outlined what happened during her attendance at
the National League of Cities Conference in Atlanta, briefly
describing the workshop she attended.
Mayor Berndt read a proclamation, which she indicated is
being read all across the nation today, declaring the week
of December 3 -9, 1989 as Cities Fight Back Against Drugs
Week.
Council member Buchanan reported that although the minutes
of the Yakima Air Terminal Board meeting do not reflect his
attendance at that meeting, he was present.
4. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Bill Neal, Sunnyside, presented Council with information
regarding incineration of garbage. He circulated samples of
household garbage which had been pelletized through the
incineration, process, leaving activated charcoal. He
invited Council to attend a demonstration in Prosser.
5. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE PREFERRED
ALTERNATIVE OF THE DRAFT. SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
STATEMENT FOR YAKIMA FIRING CENTER PROPOSED LAND ACQUISITION
Council member Barnett reported the Yakima County
Commissioners support the proposed resolution which speaks
to the preferred alternative for land expansion at the
Firing Center, particularly the EIS. He said the
environmental review should proceed because this is the
means to balance expansion needs and environmental
protection. He said his premise is that soldiers must be
adequately trained and this resolution supports that. He
indicated he intends to attend the meeting in Ellensburg and
voice his concerns regarding this expansion so the military
will address it more thoroughly. Council member Buchanan
stated he has a letter from the Cascadians, a Yakima based
organization of 800 members, that states Council is
premature in taking this action to support the Firing Center
expansion. Council member Sims stated we are trying to
define problems and concerns so the EIS will address those
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concerns; therefore, he supports this resolution. Council
member Foy stated he believes there is a process of law
which should be followed and believes this resolution is
appropriate and timely. Council member Buchanan commented a
lot of people have indicated they don't want the economic
growth that will come with this expansion, if it is like
what is in Tacoma by Fort Lewis. Captain Mele, 504 W. 12th
Street, Ellensburg, stated he has the support of the
Ellensburg City Council, Kittitas and Grant County
Commissioners and civic leaders of Mattawa and Desert Aire,
in speaking in opposition to the expansion of the Firing
Center. He said it has been said this preferred alternative
would take care of all their needs, and they may bring in a
joint readiness program. ' He reported that Pierce County
records say that over 30% of the crimes take place near Fort
Lewis. He stated there is little consideration in the EIS
towards the residences and ranches and thinks more
mitigation is necessary. Council member Barnett commented
that one of the issues he intends to address in
Ellensburg on December 14th is the cattlemen's issue about
the land. He further commented that we need to proceed with
the final EIS in order to gain some support so that this
process will continue. Council member Buchanan interjected
that if we are so enthusiastic about this, why aren't we
asking the Army to extend southerly into Yakima County,
rather than telling them to put it in our neighbor's' area.
Council member Foy stated the resolution is saying the
process must go on; we need the final EIS to answer some of
the people's concerns. Mayor Berndt stated that with the
understanding we are supporting the process, she would
support the resolution. Resolution No. D -5658 having been
. read by title, it was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY SIMS,
THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by 4 -1
roll call vote. Buchanan voting nay; Beauchamp absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5658, in the matter of adoption of a joint
resolution in support of the preferred alternative of the
draft supplemental environmental impact statement for Yakima
Firing Center proposed land acquisition.
6. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE 'OF 'TAX EXEMPT
ADJUSTABLE MODE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS OF THE
YAKIMA COUNTY PUBLIC CORPORATION TO HAAS, INC. FOR TEN
MILLION DOLLARS
Resolution No. D -5659 having been read by title, it was
MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY FOY, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE
ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Beauchamp absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5659, A RESOLUTION of the City Council of
the City of Yakima approving the issuance of tax exempt
adjustable mode industrial development revenue bonds of'the
Yakima County Public Corporation pursuant to RCW 39.84.060.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION
It being the consensus of the Council to consider Item 9 out
of order of the Agenda, the Council convened in Executive
Session for approximately five minutes for the purpose of
discussing pending litigation.
STUDY SESSION
Following the executive session, at 3:45 P.M., Council re-
convened in the Council Chambers for the Study Session
portion of the meeting.
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7. BUDGET REVIEW
DRUG COALITION BUDGET
City Manager Zais reported there was a handout which
replaced the one in the budget for the Drug Coalition.
Frank Glaspey, Director for the Coalition for the War on
Drugs, was available to respond to questions. Mr. Glaspey
spoke about the changes occurring to 'fight the drug
problems. He said that the City's level of financial
commitment has been reduced from $37,000 to $14,860 as a
result of ESD 105 joining the Coalition, some cost savings,
and administrative costs which will be recaptured from
Federal and State funds. Following discussion regarding the
appearance of the administrative overhead being larger than
it is, staff said they could segregate Service Unit 719 so
it is not so misleading.' Mayor Berndt announced that the
Drug Coalition office has moved. Mr. Glaspey said the
office has moved into the Southeast Community Center. Mayor
Berndt stated it is the goal of the Board to work towards
reducing the four entities contribution to zero through the
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acquisition of State and Federal grants. She said that any
funds generated locally through service clubs will go
towards program costs only, and not be used for
administration. Council members commended Mr. Glaspey for
his fine work and City Manager Zais commended Mayor Berndt
for her contributions towards this effort, to fight the war
on drugs. Charles Kriz, 5708 Bitterroot Lane', once again,
appeared to urge the City Council to use military assistance
for the war on drugs and make the parents. responsible for
their children using . .or selling drugs. Mayor Berndt
reminded Mr. Kriz that the money received from the Federal
and State governments cannot be used for law enforcement.
It has to go for either prevention, education, or high
risk treatment.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation Division
Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, Dave Flaherty,
Parks and Recreation Manager, and David Johnson,
Administrative Assistant, were present to respond to Council
questions. Referring to the policy issue on page 415,
Reduce 1990 CBD Contracted Maintenance Service to Only
Six ,Months, Council member Foy said that he could support
that, however, he wants to make sure the CBD merchants
understand this policy issue. Mr. Flaherty indicated he
had met with the Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee and
each member individually and he can attend one of the
Downtown Group meetings. Referencing page 376, Account 200,
and the policy issue on page 410, Supply Uniforms for Parks
Maintenance Employees, Council member Barnett stated
that he thinks this should be a negotiated item.
Mr. Flaherty stated he spoke with Paul Sears, Business Agent
for AFSCME, about this issue and was told there was no
Union problem with this. He said this would make the Parks
crew visible and if there is an emergency, the public could
contact them. Council members Foy and Sims also expressed
concerns about this policy issue. Mike Nixon, Parks and
Recreation Commission, stated this issue came before the
Commission, and in his opinion he thinks this could act as a
deterrent for undesired activities in the parks. Council
members discussed the concession stand sales, mowing
cycle, and the decreased percentage in self- support of adult
athletics and community leisure programs. Council member
Sims suggested next year, the percentage of overhead costs
that is not included in the chart on page 384, should be
indicated. Mayor Berndt suggested staff contact the Parks
Director in Phoenix, Arizona about the new programs
initiated there using in -kind services from the parks staff.
Council member Sims stated he received an inquiry from a
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citizen asking about the establishment of a 4th of July
celebration in the City. Referring to the budget for the
golf course, Council member Foy noted that the expenses
exceeded the budget by $5,000. He said he would like a
policy issue to evaluate the long term viability of Fisher
Park. He stated that perhaps Fisher Park could be sold and
a trust fund established for an adequate public course for
the City. He said that Fisher Park has now become a
liability in many ways. Council member Sims suggested that
rather than make this a policy issue, perhaps the Parks and
Recreation Commission should look at this issue while doing
the comprehensive general plan for parks. Council members
reviewed the Aquatics budget and the policy issue on page
411 to Adjust the Aquatic City Work Pay Rates to $4.25 Per
Hour in 1990. Council discussed the policy issue on page
416, for the Parks Maintenance People to Maintain the Fire
Station Grounds. Council member Foy stated that he thinks
the firefighters can maintain those properties. It was the
general consensus of Council to add the lawn mower in the
Fire Department's budget as a policy issue. Staff played a
ten minute video on a water slide and responded to Council's
questions regarding the need for two additional personnel to
operate this slide, and the proposal to seek corporate
sponsorship or donations for the capital purchase. Council
members expressed concern about the lack of parking if a
water slide is installed at Franklin Pool. Ann
Byerrum, Allied Arts Council, was present to respond to
Council's questions regarding the policy issue on page 418,
Contribute $8,000 to Allied Arts Council's Summer : ArtsVan
Program for 1990. Mrs. Byerrum distributed additional
information on the ArtsVan program.
Cemetery
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Mr. Copeland commented the $10,000 in requested increases in
the Cemetery budget uses all the money received from the in-
lieu tax. .- - -- -- ""
It was the general consensus of the Council to defer the
discussion of the Yakima Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2025
Policy Issue until December 9th.
Traffic Engineering
Shelley Harlington and Steve Knopp were present to respond
to Council's questions. Council members discussed the
policy issue on page 368, Promote Existing Traffic
Technician II to Traffic Associate. Council member Foy
suggested budgeting for this upgrade, but not accomplish
this change without first - hiring the new Traffic Engineer
because the new manager may have different ideas.
Mr. Copeland stated he doesn't have any problem with that
suggestion. There was quite a bit of discussion on the
policy issue on page 369, to Fund One Additional Traffic
Signal Technician to Service the Interlocal
Government /Outside Agency Needs. Mr. Copeland said that in
looking at the Traffic Engineering operations, staff
determined that they were having a difficult time keeping up
with City work, and if outside agencies needed work they
would have to fund another traffic technician. However,
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these agencies said that they would not use one person full
time between them and they don't want to do this. He said,
with that consideration, staff's recommendation is to scale
down the policy issue and withdraw that service. However,
there are a couple of minor complications; there are some
joint signals the City maintains with the County and we
would still want to maintain them. Also, the Airport wants
the City to continue striping for the Airport, supplying the
paint. The Airport reports that if they contract that
service it would cost them $.85 per sq. ft., or $85,000 and
by them furnishing the material and us working with them, it
costs $10,000. He stated most of the other entities would
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contact the Department of Transportation to perform the work
the City had been doing. Mr. Hanson stated the City would
lose some income, but that person is needed to do City work.
Council member Foy inquired if there is a direct
contribution from the County for the striping work, and
Mr. Copeland replied, "No ".
REVIEW OF YAKIMA COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN 2025 POLICY
ISSUE
The discussion on this item was continued to December 9th.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
. Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from
Michael Donahue resigning position of Traffic Engineering
Manager, effective November 30, 1989. 11/17/89; Agenda for
December 6, 1989 City of Yakima Hearing Examiner meeting;
Monthly report of the Chief of Police for October 1989;
September 1989 Minority Business Enterprise Report and
Community Development Block Grant September 1989 Report from
Office of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation; Monthly
Transit Operations Report for October 1989; Notice of rate
increase from Nob Hill Water Association. Undated;
Minutes of the November 13, 1989 Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting; Minutes of the October 25, 1989
Yakima Air Terminal Board meeting; Minutes of the
October 16, 1989 Yakima Center Advisory Commission meeting;
Minutes of the March 20, 1989 Utility Rate Advisory Board
meeting; Minutes of the October 4, 1989 Yakima Housing
Authority Board meeting; Agenda for November 29, 1989
Yakima District Board of Health meeting and minutes for its
October 25, 1989 meeting; and December 1989 Calendar of .
Yakima County EMS Activities and December 1989 Newsletter.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION
The Executive Session was held out of sequence on the
agenda, prior to the Study Session portion of the meeting.
10. ADJOURNMENT TO DECEMBER 9, 1989 AT 9:30 A.M. AT YAKIMA CITY
HALL FOR BUDGET WRAP -UP
It was MOVED BY FOY, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING AT THE HOUR OF 5:00 P.M., TO THEN MEET AGAIN ON
DECEMBER 9, 1989 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL. CHAMBERS, FOR
BUDGET REVIEW. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Beauchamp absent.
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