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MARCH 22, 1988
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 Pro
Tem Henry Beauchamp, presiding, Council members Clarence :Barnett,
Jerry Foy and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Mayor Pat Berndt
and Council members'Lynn Buchanan and Lynn Carmichael absent and
excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk
Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present.
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2. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by City Attorney Vanek.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Beauchamp read a proclamation, on behalf of Mayor
Berndt, designating March 28th as "Crimson and Gray Day" to
acknowledge the 98th birthday of Washington State University. The
proclamation encouraged Cougar supporters to wear crimson and
gray clothing this day and join in the celebration. Jim Livingood,
Washington State University Athletic Director, will at the Towne
Plaza Motor Inn at 7:30 p.m. to welcome all Cougar supporters and
encourage them to participate in the planned activities. •
Mayor Pro Tem' Beauchamp read a proclamation declaring'the week of
April 2 -6, 1988 as "Life °for Holly Week ". Infant Holly Nelson is a
member of the community in need of a liver transplant and the fund
raising committee is in the process of making the couinunity aware
of the funds needed for Holly's surgery. Mr. Bill Harrison was
• present to.accebt_the:proclamation.on behalf of the committee and
commented that approximately $32,000 has been raised, but
additional funds are needed. Council member Foy asked Mr.
Harrison to report to the committee that Pacific Northwest Bell
will..be._contributing_.$500 toward. Holly's medical fees. Mayor Pro
Tem Beauchamp encouraged the citizens of Yakima to assist in this •
fund raising effort and expressed appreciation to those citizens
who have already made contributions.
Mayor Pro Tem Beauchamp read a proclamation declaring March 20 -26,
1988 as "Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week." The theme for this
year is "Straight Flight" and students will be involved in a_
variety of _activities..focusing-.on _the..effects -of drug and alcohol
abuse. The proclamation stated the City of Yakima strongly urges
that comprehensive unified and cooperative strategy be developed
among the schools, government, public and private agencies, and
various community organizations on an ongoing basis to help
• eliminate the disease of alcoholism and drug abuse in our
community. The proclamation was accepted by Mrs. Lahey who
expressed appreciation to the City Council for the recent action
they have taken on the drug issue. She stated she would like to
hear an economic statement from the business community regarding
the loss of revenue due to the drug issue. Lapel stickers bearing
the "straight flight" theme were distributed to Council members to
wear during "Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week:"
4. CONSENT AGEND
Mayor Pro Tem Beauchamp referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions
from either Council members or citizens present. It was the
consensus of the Council that Item No. 12 be removed from the
Consent Agenda, as requested by Council member Barnett.. The City
Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and
ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Sims, that
the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by
roll call vote. Berndt, Buchanan and Carmichael absent.
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(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *), indicate items
on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further
discussion.)
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*5. APPROVAL OF THE., MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS OF JANUARY 13, 1988
AND MARCH 8,,1988
The Council minutes of January ,13, 1988 and March 8, 1988 were
approved, having been duly certified accurate by two, Council
members and no one present wishing. to have said minutes read
publicly.,
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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Lloyd Mullanix, 623 North 6th Avenue, stated he presented a
petition to the Council on December 22, 1987, and asked what
Council's intentions are relating to the petition. City Manager
Zais explained that Mr. Mullanix had requested an ordinance be
passed which_ would impose certain conditions upon City residents •
regarding property maintenance, and a fine if those conditions were
not met. Mr. Zais stated this request was responded to by City
Attorney Vanek arid Code Enforcement_ Manager Shampine. He .stated
the municipal code is enforced on a complaint basis and there are
current ordinances. which address these issues. He stated the City
and the Chamber of Commerce. coordinate a yearly spring .clean -up
effort in addition._to the other measures being taken. Mr.
Mullanix stated he had submitted a petition to the City Clerk
. regarding support for a property maintenance, ordinance. He
submitted a map he had drawn showing locations on North 6th Avenue
where residents are using the planting strip as a parking area.
He submitted a copy of the map to, the Council and commented if
something is not done, he will be contacting the State office.
Mayor Pro -Tem .Beauchamp explained there is an ordinance in" effect
prohibiting vehicle hulks or abandoned vehicles, which is enforced
on a complaint basis. Mr. Mullanix stated he does not feel the
camplaints.are being responded to by the City. He stated many of
.the properties not being maintained are owned by some of the more
. people_, in the area, and are being used for selling drugs.
He stated he received a dog bite in the process of canvassing a
portion of the City last year and requested that the owner be
prosecuted, yet he has never heard from the City regarding this
incident. He questioned who is responsible for maintaining the
irrigation ditch along North 5th Avenue. Water Superintendent Ty
Wick stated, he believes Mr. Mullanix is referring to the
Fruitvale Canal. Yakima ,resident, Betty Gaudette, was seated in
the audience and asked Council if the ditch - referred to by Mr.
Mullanix is the old PP &L wasteway which,was accepted by the City as
a . gift in • 1970. Mr. Foy stated that., is correct; ,that is the
Fruitvale Canal and is also referred, to as the PP &L ditch and the
Mill Ditch: Mr. .Mullanix provided Mayor Pro Tem Beauchamp with a
map depicting that area and asked who:is responsible for keeping
the weeds clear of the railroad tracks..City Attorney Vanek stated
this is the responsibility of the railroad. Mr. Mullanix
reiterated if no action is taken on ,the issues .presented to
Council,again today, he will take these matters to the State level.
Mayor Pro -Tem Beauchamp thanked Mr. Mullanix for his efforts and
commented these are difficult _issues, but the - City will take the
appropriate measures. - ,
Lydia Warehime, 2815 Birchfield Road, Yakima, expressed
appreciation to Mayor Berndt. for attending the meeting of the South
Naches Street Clean -Up Committee held last evening. She stated the
Committee organized sub - committees, one of which is a picketing
committee. She reported . a second meeting was held last night
and a decision was made to picket "the hole ". Mrs.' Warehime
indicated they have the support of the Police Department and Sgt.
Craig Baird will be working with them on. this. She invited the
Council to join them in walking the picket line Saturday at 10:00
a.m.' Mrs. Warehime stated the picket march will start. at the
corner of 6th .Street and East Walnut, cover West Pine and the
general area where the drug problem seems to be concentrated, and
conclude at 6th Street and East Walnut. City Attorney Vanek asked
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if this was going to be a street parade and Mrs. Warehime informed
him they will not be utilizing the streets; they will be walking on
the sidewalks.
Philip Zickefoose, 111 South 7th Street, asked who is responsible
for the irrigation line from Chestnut through Walnut. Mayor Pro
Tem Beauchamp informed him that this issue will be addressed under
the next agenda item and he can speak to the issue more
specifically after the hearing has been opened for comments from
the public. Mr. Zickefoose stated he would like to see some action
taken on the city's drug problem as he believes drug users are
responsible for the theft of some of his personal property.
7. HEARING ON THE 1988 IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT ROLL (SEE
ORDINANCE CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL)
This being the time Set for the hearing on the 1988 irrigation
maintenance assessment roll, Water Superintendent Ty Wick gave a
brief report stating staff is projecting a rate increase for 14 of
the irrigation districts, while 21 of the irrigation districts
. will be decreased and 30 will remain the same. At this time he
yielded to questions from Council. Council member Sims asked Mr.
Wick to give some background information for the benefit of those
present to address the issue of how assessments are determined.
Mr. Wick stated the annual assessment roll allows the City to
recover the anticipated cost of maintenance and operation. of the
various,irrigation districts. He explained that the districts are
owned by the property owners, however, the City provides the •
maintenance and operation of those systems. Council member Foy
added this year the City is collecting 6 months of the 1987
assessment for the Naches - Cowiche ditch assessment that was not
processed' during the calendar year of 1987. Mr. Wick stated the
rate projections were based on the cost of maintenance and
operation for only the first six months of last year, thus
resulting in some of the increases in the 1988 rates.
Mayor Pro Tem Beauchamp declared the public hearing open at this
time, inviting citizens to address the Council after stating
their name, address, and irrigation district for the official
record.
Herschel McDonald, 4 North 16th Avenue, District #758, protested
his irrigation assessment and related, items. He indicated his
irrigation assessment for 1988 is $468.80 and questioned the
practicality of ,this figure: Mr. McDonald stated he had a 68%
increase last year and a 61% increase this year. He suggested
using domestic water rather than irrigation water, or perhaps
taking over the maintenance of the irrigation system in place of
the City maintaining it. Mr. McDonald 'stated the users in his
irrigation district would like to know about the repair costs prior
to those repairs being made so they can vote on those costs. He
stated since 1965 he has been charged for 15 feet of City property
and he would like to know_how to recover this money. Mr. McDonald
stated this is the first year he has received a notice of the
irrigation and maintenance assessment hearing; that in past years
the notices have been sent to the finance company. Council member
Foy ,stated Mr. McDonald had spoken with him prior to the hearing
and asked to review the invoices for the 1986 -87 repairs, and
requested that Mr. Wick and Mrs. Germunson meet with Mr. McDonald
after the meeting to review these documents. Mr. Foy said Mr.
. McDonald also has some suggestions to make regarding the repair and
maintenance of the pump that might save the users money in the
future. Regarding the question of the 15 feet of property taken
from Mr. McDonald, he asked that staff also meet with Mr.
McDonald to clarify this issue. Rita Germunson,,Office Engineer,
stated Mr. McDonald is being assessed a high rate and she has
spoken with him about this prior to today's meeting, as she did the
other users in District #758. She indicated she will meet with Mr.
McDonald, review his property deed to determine if there is a
discrepancy in the amount of property being assessed, and if so
assist him with the necessary paperwork to file the proper claim.
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Council member Foy-asked Mr. Wick to :comment on Exhibit A, on the
Park Lane, irrigation district, which compares the cost;of domestic
water versus irrigation water. Mr. Wick stated this was a random
selection made to ,compare the cost of,,domestic water versus the
cost of irrigation water.
Bill Beerman, 1120 West-Viola, .District #664, .stated .he :does not
object to his assessment, however, - -he does;not : have- -enough water
pressure to operate his lawn sprinklers. He indicated he installed •
underground sprinklers two years ago hoping to use the water after
midnight, however, there is still insufficient pressure to run the
.sprinklers„, Council member Barnett suggested Mr. .Beerman have the
irrigation line checked from his property to the City line.
Council member Foy stated District #664 is served by two pumps, and
the pump located at 10th Avenue and Nob Hill was overhauled with a
.new impeller and bearings in 1987 resulting in 25% greater pumping
_efficiency and a 65% reduction in customer. complaints about low
pressure. In 1988 the pump located at ,3rd Avenue and Peach is
scheduled new controls and complete new wiring. He asked Mr.
Wick if this will solve Mr. Beerman's pressure problem. Mr. Wick
stated staff will check on the problem and see if. a solution can be
found,.
Margaret Classen, 1019 South 19th Avenue, District; #531, stated
last year her irrigation assessment was $44.13 and'this year it is
$86.52.. She stated she has poor water pressure and her neighbors
have good pressure.. She .,indicated for.two years city. have
cleared the.lines,,but the pressure diminishes after.awhile. Mayor
• Pro -Ten Beauchamp responded : if . the -water line. consists of
galvanized pipe,- - it . eventually builds up with rust and a possible
alternative: would. be to replace the water line from the -city pipe
to her - .residence with PVC pipe. Ty Wick stated city .crews can
,review the situation and offer their., suggestions to remedy the
problem.
-. Ormand Fluegge,.,property owner; of 406,-. 502 and 504 West. Nob Hill
Boulevard, - District #664, stated his.irrigation water has increased
• from $170.15 to $217.22, an increase of 28%, and questioned why.
Council member. Barnett stated his analysis of the situation is the
dryer, weather last. year caused the pumps to, run longer, thus
.increasing - the ; power costs, -.over the previous year. . There was also
a, main repair that was. not anticipated, contributing to the
increase,in the. rate for 1988. He stated the reason the rate has
been increased is ,to maintain -a four month reserve for. District
#664.. Council member. Foy stated.. operating - costs- have been
significant for two-consecutive years, :and. this.also contributes to
the : increase in c .the rate.. He explained that. the- size of the lot is
.another. determining factor on computing the rate. Mr. Fluegge
stated the only time he has ever used the irrigation water was for
.. the Mt.. St. Helens cleanup effort, however, he -has always paid the
irrigation assessment. He stated he paid it because he :feared his
,-irrigation rights might .be revoked if he did not do, so. , asked
. if that was a possibility and Council member Foy responded,. no.
Philip Zickefoose, 111,South 7th Street, District •308 -stated he
. has never •had .good water pressure in his- and asked if it is
possible. -.to get a reduced rate for using_ domestic water for
irrigation-. Council - member Foy suggested that. -he check his line to
see. if it needs to be replaced. Mr. Zickefoose said•the irrigation
lines in that. part of town are the old wooden -stave lines in which
a -lot. .of . leakage occurs. Council member Barnett commented the.
.: entire 4308 system is _wooden stave lines installed in 1919 and it
will cost approximately 6 -8 million dollars to replace that
system. He stated if the system is to be rehabilitated, the expense
will have to be.borne by the users in District. #3084 Mr. -- Barnett
explained •. that- -when the L. I..D.s. -were formed, the City was never
allowed. to .accumulate reserves for replacement costs,- therefore,
does not have the .. funding ; to do ,so. Council ,member Foy
recommended that Mr. Zickefoose have the water - line, inspected to
see: ,if it should. - be replaced. Mayor.. Pro. ,Tem, Beauchamp: asked Mr.
Wick if ,it. is possible for residents with poor -water pressure to
receive -.a. break on domestic water if it is usedrfor irrigation
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• purposes. Mr. Wick said as long as there is -an irrigation system
available, residents are not eligible for such a discount.
Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, commented that Mr.
Zickefoose was just informed he was not eligible for an adjusted
rate since he lives within an irrigation district, however,
schools, parks, etc. receive a'discounted rate for domestic water
used for irrigation purposes even though they are within irrigation
' districts. She asked what is the cost to those entities receiving
such a rate. Council member Barnett stated the figure given in
the ordinance but he does not remember, but will check on this
and provide the information after the meeting. He stated staff
will provide this to her. Mrs. Gaudette asked about the three
accounts referred to by Council member Foy when Mr. McDonald asked
about the comparison of domestic water versus irrigation water.
Mr. Foy and Mr. Wick commented these were accounts that do not have
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irrigation available, therefore, must use domestic water. Mr. Foy
stated these accounts averaged $71.00 a month for six month period
for a lot size of 11,000 - 13,000 square feet'. Mr. Foy said he
- lives in an area -: where irrigation water is not available and
must pay to use domestic water for irrigation use during the
summer months. He stated the amount used for irrigation is assessed
at a different rate, and this is a very expensive alternative for
irrigation water. .Mrs. Gaudette asked if all of the irrigation
• ' - systems are considered L.I.D.s. and the Director of Engineering
and Utilities,' Denny Covell, stated yes. Mrs. Gaudette stated she
is in District #308, the old general system which also serves the
Central Business District, and asked if same of the businesses have
- been' allowed to withdraw from the L.I.D. over the years. Mr.
Wick stated the central business district core area was not
included in the original local improvement district. He stated
some of the properties on the fringe of the central business
district have been excluded if the property has been developed so
that it does not require irrigation water. He stated this means
the lot must be completely blacktopped, eliminating the need for
irrigation water. She asked if businesses -are still being released
from this commitment and Mr. Wick responded, "If they meet those
• conditions." Mrs. Gaudette asked why some people refer'to the PP &L
wasteway as the Fruitvale Canal. Mr. Covell stated through the
-years people have used the name PP &L and Fruitvale Canal
interchangeably. He stated it was originally .the, Fruitvale Canal
• and was owned and operated by PP &L; and are one and the same
canal. She asked if it has anything to do with the Mill Ditch.
Council member Foy stated if a person lived on the end of Naches
Avenue, they referred to the canal as "the Mill Ditch ", and those
living "in the Fruitvale area called it "the Fruitvale Canal," but
it was owned and operated PP &L. Mrs. Gaudette asked' if it is
possible for Mr. Covell to find out who is - responsible for the
• ditch once it goes underground at 7th Street'and dumps into the
river. She asked exactly whose ditch is it at that point. Mr.
Covell said he will research this for Mrs. Gaudette. Mrs.
Gaudette asked under which district is the PP &L •_ wasteway
maintenance budgeted? Mr. Wick stated the canal' is not an
irrigation district and is not listed on the report. He stated
those expenses are pro -rated to the irrigation - districts
utilizing water from the PP &L wasteway. She asked which districts
those might be and Mr. Wick stated they are numerous and he will
have to research that information. Regarding replacement- of water
lines with PVC pipe, Mrs. Gaudette stated they replaced their old
lines with PVC pipe and did not benefit from this.'However, she •
is aware of some residents"in the 400 block of South 4th Street who
have benefited from the installation of new irrigation lines in the
alley.
Harold Burke, 1007 South 31st Avenue, District #666, stated he did
not receive a notice of the hearing, but was provided one by his
neighbor. He said he has been at his current residence since last
October and asked how he could be placed on the mailing list so he
will receive his notice each year. Mr. Wick stated the City
Treasurer's office sends out notices based on the Yakima County
Assessor's records: Staff was instructed to work'with Mr. Burke
regarding his request. He asked for clarification on the formula
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used. to compute the:, maintenance rate. Mr. Foy stated the -rate is
based on the. square - footage of his.property,•as,is customary with
the ,formation of • an 1 Mr. Foy informed Mr,. Burke, .that the
only other -way his property could be removed „from- the- L.I.D.
assessment.roll would be to pave the entire lot. ,
Buck Weaver, 1316 South 9th, District #664, stated he understands
about -.the increase in his assessment for 1988 and asked if there
is a possibility. that it will be removed next year. Mr. Foy ,stated
- that,..is possible,. however, it. will depend ..on. the amount of
repair.:and.maintenance to District #664.during the calendar year.
Christine Buckley, 1410 Ledwich Avenue,. District #664, - stated for
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years they have had insufficient water pressure. She said last
year a pump was installed, 'without advance notification. to the
property. owners. She asked if, as property owners, do they have any
,- recourse regarding such matters,. Council member. Barnett stated it
is his understanding that when the L.I.D.s were formed the property
owners gave the responsibility of. the,maintenace and operation of
these local. improvement districts to the City. Mrs. - Buckely. stated
she would be interested in seeing the document outlining these
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. arrangements. She added the City is being - •.paid to provide a
, service,, but she does not feel the City,, is. fulfilling that
. obligation -, to the residents.: She. .inquired if •it , is possible to
. arrange -for payments of. the irrigation assessment - similar to
the - manner in .which property. taxes are: paid.. -She, stated the
increase. in her assessment -is going to.create a, financial.;hardship
as she is a senior citizen on a fixed income. Mr. Wick stated
city, crews :. have: ,worked .with Mrs.. Buckley, on,-,several- ;occasions
trying :,to..resolve her situation,•and there is not much - ,.else that
can be done in this particular instance. He added this is . a dead
end line which was poorly designed originally. He stated the new
pump and, impellers..installed last, year. ,have decreased the
. . complaints in that district by approximately 45% last year..
Council member Barnett asked, if it is possible for:. the .City to
relinquish the maintenance -and operation-of same of, •the.= smaller
L.I.D.s., to _ the- ,districts. Mr.,. Wick stated majority,- of the
users would have to - -.be in agreement before .this could. occur. He
explained ..that they ,_would: ,have to : purchase- water- shares - at the •
current price of.$54, whereas, as a part of. the L.I.D, system the
shares are approximately,$30- ,because .they. are pro-rated among all
the city shares,in.the Naches- Cowiche.Canal,: Company. . •,.
Mr.: McDonald, District 4758,. asked if it-is-possible - possible for the users
.to abandon their irrigation district. Mr. Wick stated'that is a
. ,possibility, . however, - they.: would have to pay ,the .full, rate for
domestic., water in place of the, irrigation water assessment.
Council member Barnett expressed„ concern that i citizens are
allowed to use domestic. water in place of- the,'; irrigation water
.there.. would soon be a, shortage. .of ,domestic :water,.. Mrs. -McDonald
questioned the source of. -.the domestic. and irrigation water,' asking
II/ if it ,is; not ;all from the .same. source. Council member•Barnett
stated ,the:danestic, water -has to be treated, whereas- the:irrigation
water does ,not. Council member Foy noted that the allocation•for
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irrigation water, s ,from various sources -:and is pro -rated ,to•.all of
-the City irrigation-districts-for the users.
Director..of Engineering and Utilities, Denny, Covell,,stated he had
. been asked by.-, ,Carl ._ Hahner., 1201 South 4th Avenue, possibly of
.District #664, to,address- Council on..his;behalf -as.he had.a- medical
appointment, this -. afternoon and, would - be. ,unable to , attend the
hearing. Mr.-Covell-reported that Mr. ,Hahner-. is ..a senior-citizen
and was.hardly; able. to pay .thee previous year's assessment of $33
. and now-it is, being raised to . $42. He,, stated Mr. Hahner, strongly
objects -to; the rate increase. -Mr.. Covell stated -he would like
these comments to. be made a part of -the off,ical record.on behalf of
Mr. Hahner.. ,.
Council, member Foy referred to the request. made by,Mrs. Buckley
that provision be made for senior citizens below the. poverty.,incane
guidelines to pay their irrigation assessments in two payments
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rather than having to make it in one lump sum. Mr. Foy asked Mr.
Covell to explore the possibily of implementing such a plan for
senior citizens within that category, and to analyze the effect
this type of arrangement would have on the City's cash flow. Mr.
Covell stated he would research this with the legal and finance
departments and report back to Council.
Ralph Weigel, 1009 Queen Avenue, district unknown, asked Council
why his assessment continues to increase year to year. Council
member Foy explained that without knowing his irrigation district
number it is difficult to determine the reasons for the increase.
He asked staff to meet with Mr. Weigel following the meeting and
respond to his inquiry.
Doris Barge, 201 Prasch Avenue, stated she thought she heard staff
mention that a new pump is being installed at 3rd Avenue and Peach
and questioned if this is correct. Council member•Foy stated the
pump is to receive new ' controls and wiring this ' year.
Mrs. Barge indicated there have been times when she has not had
enough pressure 'to operate a small rainbird sprinkler while the
neighbors have had plenty of pressure. She stated there have also
been times when the situation is reversed, and asked if the new
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controls and wiring will eliminate this problem. Mr. Covell stated
staff will be making contact with the residents on that system at
the time the work is to be done. She also asked for clarification
on how the formula used to compute the assessment rate and Mr.
Foy stated it is computed on the square footage of the lot.
There being no one else present to address the issue, Mayor Pro Tem
Beauchamp declared the hearing closed and a brief recess was'called
at this time. '
The meeting having reconvened, Council member 'Barnett commented
this is the second year that District #857 has had "a rate that is
higher than the amount needed to maintain a four month reserve. He
asked staff when they anticipate the problem with the Adams Pipe
Line will be resolved. Mr. Wick stated "a new meter has been
installed to determine how much water is needed to satisfy the
needs of that particular district. He stated this will also help
to determine what size pump is needed to service the area. Council
member Barnett asked if the matter involving' people taking water
from the district without the proper connection has been resolved.
Mr. Wick stated the issue' has not been completely resolved, and
staff is still in the process of attempting to determine the number
of illegal connections that have been made, and billing those
people for last years repairs to the Adams Pipe Line. Council
member Foy asked how many residents are receiving water without
paying for it and Mr. Wick stated staff is still not sure of this
number. Council member Foy suggested a dye test be conducted to
determine' who is receiving water without sharing in the cost. Mr.
Wick cautioned that ownership of the Adams Pipe Line has not been
resolved and he is reluctant to take those measures at this time.
He stated the residents are aware of the condition of that line and
not all of them are anxious to take on the financial•burden of it.
Ordinance No. 3088 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Foy,
seconded by Sims, that the ordinance be passed. It was MOVED by
Barnett, seconded by Sims, to amend the assessment roll'by reducing
Irrigation District #822 from .00590 to .00464 for 1988. Under
discussion, Council member Barnett stated he is- making this
recommendation because this is a very small district with'only nine
people, and records indicate there have been no major repairs from
1985 to 1987, no service calls in 1987, and only one service call
in 1986 regarding low pressure. He stated the -1987 account of
expenditures was less than projected and cash reserves with this
amendment will be above the 6 month cash reserve objective. Given
these statistics, he feels the users should be given a reduction.
The question was called for the vote on' the amendment.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Berndt, buchanan and Carmichael
absent. The question was called for on the passage of the
ordinance, as amended. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Berndt, Buchanan and Carmichael absent. '
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- ORDINANCE NO. 3088, AN ORDINANCE confirming the •irrigation
maintenance assessment roll of the City of Yakima for.the calendar
year 1988 and levying irrigation maintenance assessments according
to such roll as amended.
8. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION- REGARDING.- REQUEST FROM
-VIRGINIA-KRAFT-FOR. REMOVAL OF C -CURB BARRIER ON• NOB HILL BLVD. AND
APPROVAL FOR LEFT -HAND TURNS ONTO NOB HILL BLVD.. - -•
Public•Works Director Copeland introduced Michael Donahue,• recently
hired Traffic Engineer for the. Cityof Yakima, stating Mr.
will present this item. Mr. Donahue reviewed the staff report and
commented on the :request to remove , .the •c- curb. barrier ..from the
intersection at Nob Hill ,Boulevard and 40th Avenue. He stated the
II/ purpose of the barrier is to prevent left turns from Nob Hill
Boulevard onto Ackerman Avenue, -thus eliminating unnecessary
traffic conjestion at this intersection. He further explained that
if the barrier is removed, it is likely that drivers will attempt
- to make left hand. turns from- the Arctic Circle onto Nob Hill
. Boulevard (traveling west), and .also attempt to: cross,,-from the
• Arctic , Circle to the 7- Eleven - store - across- the+ street : and vise
• versa. Mr. Donahue recommended the c.-barrier be - left - • is . Mrs.
•Virginia- Kraft, • 1201-Ackerman Avenue, .addressed Council - :regarding
the issue, explaining - that originally the Arctic,Circle:was to be
•,-accessed only from - •40th Avenue, however; ;• -the •Arctic' Circle
obtained aright -of -way from the Ackermans allowing.traff:ic to exit
eastbound on,-..Nob. Hill Boulevard . 'Mr. Ackerman: stated- • he would
- -like to clarify .something he readk in the-report., He stated they
- are ,not requesting the removal of ,-the, - barrier. to allow --left hand
:turns, onto- Nob, Hill Boulevard; they are-•requesting,-the. change to
•,allow access-to their property located on •Ackerman Avenue from Nob
- Hill - Boulevard rather than through ._the parking •lot of: the Arctic
- Circle's Drive In. •--He- explained the only access for their-property
• since •the- Arctic : Circle .opened ; has• been ,via .40th Avenue,-. through
-the Arctic Parking lot - and on - -, to Ackerman Avenue:-Council member
. • Foy stated in reading the report, - the -- concern • seems »to- -be that
• traf f is -r will attempt - to • cross Nob Hill-Boulevard-from. the Arctic
Circle to the 7- Eleven. store without properly using :the -traffic
signals at that intersection. He suggested removing a sufficient
portion of the;c -curb barrier to allow access onto Ackerman Avenue
from Nob Hill Boulevard. It was the consensus of the Council to
refer this issue back to staff for further review, with the Traffic
Engineer. reviewing the intersection in question and report back to
Council, at a- later date.- City Manager =Zais -, commented to Mr.
Donahue that he will also need to check the traffic sign
• requirements. •
*9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PARKS BOND PROJECTS WITH: .
A. DOUDNA- WILLIAMS -WEBER ARCHITECTS FOR SENIOR CENTER EXPANSION
RESOLUTION NO.. D- 5443, A RESOLUTION , authorizing the City Manager
• and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with
Doudna - Williams -Weber Architects for professional architectural and
engineering ' services.- • f - - • ,,-
• B. JONGEJAN - GERRARD- MC INC. -FOR CHESTERLEY• PARK .-DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION NO. D- 54444 A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
and City Clerk of• • the City of Yakima to execute. - an. • agreement with
Jongejan - Gerrard - McNeal, Inc..,.:for professional architectural and
engineering services. .
C. THE-STAFFORD ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR SWIMMING. POOL-.RENOVATION
RESOLUTION. NO. D -5445, A -RESOLUTION authorizing• the; City Manager
and City Clerk -of the City of Yakima to execute an• agreement with
The Stafford - .Architects Inc., for professional architectural and
engineering services.
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*10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
AND DEED CONVEYING PROPERTY TO THE YAKIMA VALLEY MUSEUM AND
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTION NO. D -5446, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an
agreement with, and the conveyance of real property to, the Yakima
Valley Museum and Historical Association for construction of a
museum addition.
*11. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ON THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
:The staff reccnimendation to adopt the Citizen Participation Plan
and its - submission to HUD, was accepted.
12. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 19, 1988 ON THE COMPREHENSIVE
WATER AND SEWER PLANS
•
Council member Barnett noted this item is one of three public
hearings scheduled for April 19th and he does not-believe it is
possible to cover the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan .in one
Council Meeting.: He suggested the notice be amended to read that
"April 19th will be.the start of the public hearings' for the
• Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plans. He added the Chamber of
Commerce task force has been reviewing these plans and undoubtably
will have a representative present to address the issue, and other
entities and private - citi•zens_who have been__ following this__process
will likely' be: present to address the issue as well. Discussion
ensued' regarding the manner in' which notice will be given =to those
interested parties and how a copy of the final plan will be
furnished - to them. Assistant City Manager Stouder stated over 200
copies of the plan have'been distributed over the past two years
and he has kept a list of those agencies -and individuals who have
• received them. This list will be used to distribute the final
plan. Following further comments, it -was MOVED by Foy, seconded by
Barnett, to set April 19, 1988 as the start of the public 'hearings
on the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plans.' Unanimously carried *by
voice vote. Berndt, Buchanan and Carmichael absent.
*13. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL ._19,_1988_ ,THE FINAL
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR "J" STREET SEWER L.I..D. NO: 1044
April 19,J988' was set as the date of public hearing on the final
assessment roll for "J" Street Sewer L.I.D. No. 1044.
*14. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR APRIL 19, 1988 ON A PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE
April 19, 1988 was set as a date of public meeting on a proposed
amendment to the City's flood damage prevention ordinance.
*15. APPROVAL OF OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR RICHARD ZAIS, CITY MANAGER, TO
WELCHES, OREGON TO ATTEND THE= NORTHWEST REGIONAL CITY
MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
-
The Out -of -State travel for Richard Zais, City Manager,. to attend
the Northwest Regional City Management Conference, at Rippling
River Resort, Welches, Oregon, April 5, 6, 7, & 8, 1988, at a cost
of $405.00, was approved.
* 16. CONSIDERATION OF AN 'ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TROLLEY CAPITAL
AND OPERATING FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS .
ORDINANCE NO. 3090, AN ORDINANCE related to funds and accounts,
adding operation, maintenance, and other capital improvements to
permissible fund uses of the Trolley fund, adding salvage to such
fund's sources, and amending Sections 3.95.010 and 3.95.020, and
repealing Chapter 3.96, Trolley Operating Fund, Sections 3.96.010,
3.96.020, and 3.96.030, all of the City of Yakima Muncipal Code.
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17. OTHER BUSINESS -
None
Information Items:
Items'of "information supplied to Council were:' Transit Operations
Report for February 1988; Minority Business Report' for February
1988; 1988 Community Development Block .Grant" Monthly. 'Report for
February 1988; •Article from 2/8/88 The 'New - York' Times,' ' "Special
Drug Court Succeeds In Cutting New York - Backlog and Minutes of
the'February 8, 1988 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting:
18. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION' r`' ''
It•was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Barnett; 'tomove into Executive
Session' 'for - •'approximately' fifteen minutes `' for the' ' purpose of
discussing pending litigation', = • and adjourn immediately
thereafter. • Unanimously • carried by voice; • Vote.; Berndt, Buchanan
and Carmichael absent:
19. ADJOURNMENT �. j , , > r•
Following the , completion 'of - the' Executive Session, the meeting was
adjourned at the - 'hour of 5 :10 P:Mt.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE• BY - a6
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K.AR.Eg S. ROBERTS, CMG. - • ACTING A YOR
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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