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APRIL 16, 1985
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in
the Councilhambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council
members pres°ent were Mayor Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp,
Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, and Jerry Foy. Council members Lynn
Carmichael and Jack Sparling absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
None
2. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & UTILITIES
REGARDING PROPOSALS FOR COST REDUCTIONS /SAVINGS FOR
INDUSTRIAL USERS SPRAYFIELD
Dennis. Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities, Chris
Waarvick, Wastewater Superintendent, and - .Bruce :Bates,
Process Control Supervisor, were present to respond to
Council's inquiries regarding this report. Mr. Covell gave
a brief history of the use of the industrial sprayfield,
and staff analysis as set forth in the report to Council
was revie:;wed, with discussion following. It was MOVED by
Foy, seconded by Buchanan, that this item become Item No.
7a to allow Council action to be taken. Unanimnously
carried by voice vote. Carmichael and Sparling absent.
3. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & UTILITIES REGARDING STATUS OF
NOB HILL BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Assistant City Manager Stouder responded to questions regarding this
report and assured Council that a public hearing will be held for
citizen input prior to any final action being taken on this matter.
Mr. Stouder indicated citizens are being kept apprised on the progress
being made by staff with regard to this project. It s; MOVED by Foy,
seconded by `Buchanan, to accept the report. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Carmichael and Sparling absent.
Mayor ;Barnett declared a recess from 2:45 to 3:00 p.m.
:BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor , .Barnett presiding, Council members
Beauchamp, "Berndt, :Buchanan and Foy present on roll call.
City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, .and-Deputy City
Clerk Toney also present. Council members Carmichael and
Sparling absent and excused.
5. INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was 1,a -b.v Mayor Barnett .
4) to
6. Mayor Barnett read and prey 1 to Judith
Weissmueller, Sexual As 74nator of
Comprehensive Mental Heal; ring April
21 -27, 1985 as Sexual Assau]
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Larnett referred ; the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were - -.—_,.,additions or
deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
Council member teauchamp requested Item No. '1 -2:be: removed
from the Consent Agenda. Mayor ;Varnett requested 'Item No.
16 and 20a be removed from the Consent Agenda.' It was the
general consensus of the Council that the deletion of
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Items Nos. 12, 16 and.20a,as requested, be made The Deputy City _
.Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and .
ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, that
the Consent Agenda be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Carmichael and Sparling absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an
asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one
motion without further discussion).
7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
a. Item No. 2
It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, to accept staff recommenda-
tions as outlined in the text of the report. Unanimously carried by
r, voice vote. Carmichael and Sparling absent.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Joe Roemer, 2403 West Yakima Avenue, chemist employed at Hanford 'as a
Safety Analyst, urged Council to consider both sides of the issue
before reaching any conclusion regarding the proposed Nuclear Waste
Dump Site at Hanford. Mr. Roemer suggested Council consider appointing
a committee of local technical citizens to assist in the study of
this issue.
Fred Williams, Yakima resident and businessman, questioned what
decision has been made with regard to an ambulance service being
established to compete with the private sector, and if the City
could institute such a service. City Manager Zais indicated a
committee had been formed to study the issue and had reached a
determination that the ambulance service is adequate in the City of
Yakima, the report was accepted by the Council, and the committee
desolved. Mr. Williams questioned what decision has been made with
regard of the Ambulance Service to relocate at 40th Avenue & Lincoln.
Mayor Barnett informed Mr. Williams the request had been denied by
the Board of Adjustment and the matter considered concluded.
9. HEARING ON 1985 JOBS BILL GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT
Dixie Kracht, Housing Supervisor, stated she would like to incorporate
in the 1985 Jobs Bill Grantee Performance Report any couunents citizens
might wish to make today. The hearing was opened by Mayor Barnett.
There being no individuals present desiring to address the issue, the
hearing was declared closed. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt,
that the City Manager be authorized to sign the report. Unanimously
carreid by voice vote:' Carmichael and Sparling absent.
10. HEARING ON REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708 NORTH SECOND STREET, AS
REQUESTED BY FOUR SEASONS SQUARE
This being the time set for the hearing on a rezone application
requested by Thomas R. Edwards, dba Four Seasons Square, for property
located at 708 North 2nd Street, and the hearing procedure having
been read, the Mayor opened the hearing for testimony. Thomas R.
Edwards, 711 North 4th Street, rezone applicant, spoke in support of
his rezone request. He indicated he agrees with the staff report and
requested Council's approval of the request. There being no one
present desiring to address the issue, the hearing was declared
closed. It was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Foy, to approve the
rezone request subject to the findings of the Planning Commission.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael and Sparling absent.
11. RECONSIDERATION OF BUDGET POLICY ISSUE REGARDING EQUIPMENT RENTAL
DIVISION STAFFING
Don Toney, Fleet Manager, stated he is requesting one additional
Mechanic I position and one additional Storekeeper. Mr. Toney
indicated this request was originally submitted at budget time and
Council requested it be brought back for review at a later date.
Discussion followed regarding the need for these two positions, after
which it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, to adopt the staff
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report authorizing the Mechanic I and Storekeeper positions as request-
ed. Mayor Barnett indicated he will be voting against the motion, and
requested the record indicate he is in favor of filling the Mechanic
I position, but not the Storekeeper position. He stated since the •
motion includes both positions, he will have to vote against it. The
motion was withdrawn by Council member Foy with the consent of the
second, and restated. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, to •
authorize filling the Mechanic I position. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Carmichael and Sparling absent. It was MOVED by Foy,
seconded by Berndt, to fill the requested position for one
Storekeeper. Council member Buchanan cemented that if the Garage is
going to keep an inventory record, adequate personnel must be
provided. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried
by 3 -2 voice vote. Barnett and Beauchamp voting nay. Carmichael and
Sparling absent.
12. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND RATTLESNAKE CREEK HYDROELECTRIC
FEASIBILITY STUDY
Assistant City Manager 'Stouder responded to Council's inquiries
regarding this report. Council member Beauchamp couunented he is
uncomfortable spending so much money for the feasibility study. He
questioned if this is the only alternative to protect the City's
water rights. Mr. Stouder indicated if the feasibility study indicates
this action is not cost effective for the City, the project will be
abandoned. Following further discussion, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded •
by Buchanan, that the report and staff recoiiiuiendation be adopted.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael and Sparling absent.
*13. PRESENTATION OF 1984 ANNUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
The report from the Fire Department with regard to the Annual Report
Fiscal Year 1984, dated April 16, 1985, was approved.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HATFIELD RUN ON MAY 11,
1985
RESOLUTION NO. D -5104, A RESOLUTION authorizing the closure of certain
streets within the City of Yakima to accommodate "The Hatfield" event.
*15. CONSIDERATION' OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF BUS BENCH
ADVERTISING AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA BENCH ADS
RESOLUTION NO. D -5105, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an
agreement with Yakima Bench Ads, Inc. for installing bus stop waiting
benches.
16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT OF CERTAIN WEEDY LOTS
Donald McCardell, resident of Vancouver, WA, and property owner of
1905 Tieton Drive, appeared before Council stating he received
notification through a family member that his property had been
posted. Mr. McCardell stated he has spent the past two weeks cleaning
up the property in question, and requested Council grant him an
extension of time to allow him to complete the task. It was the
general consensus of Council to allow an extension of time to Mr.
McCardell for clean -up efforts, the period of time to be determined
by the Code Manager, prior to executing the directives of the
Resolution. The Resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Foy,' seconded by Berndt, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried by
4-1 roll call vote. Barnett voting nay. Carmichael and Sparling absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5106, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administra-
tion Manager to clear certain weedy lots.
*17. APPROVAL OF TREASURY REPORT FOR MARCH 1985
The report from the Director of Finance & Budget regarding the
investments of the City, dated April 16, 1985, was accepted.
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„ 18. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
The out -of -state travel for Sgt. Mike Vowell, and Police Officers
Jerry Forbes and Vic Kusske to attend the Western States Crime
Conference held in Winnemucca, Nevada, May 5 -10, 1985, at no expense
to the City, was approved.
*19. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 4708 TIETON DRIVE,
AS REQUESTED BY TIME OIL COMPANY
ORDINANCE NO. 2864, AN ORDINANCE granting a major ,modification to a
Planned Development Zone applicable to property at 4708 Tieton Drive..
20. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO REORGANIZATION OF THE TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING DIVISION
a. An Ordinance transferring the Traffic Engineering
Division to the Department of Public Works
City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews responded to
Council inquiries regarding this, issue. The .Ordinance
having been read by title, it was MOVED ‘by Beauchamp,
seconded by Berndt, that the Ordinance be adopted.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Carmichael and
Sparling absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2865, AN ORDINANCE relating to City
government administration; describing the general
organization of administrative departments; defining the
administrative organization and duties of the Department
of Public Works and Department of Engineering and
Water /Sewer Utilities; and amending Subsection 1.18.005 B
and Sections 1.18.050 and 1.18.065 of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code.
*b. An Ordinance amending the Classification and
Compensation Plan
ORDINANCE NO. 2866, AN ORDINANCE relating to City
personnel; adopting a classification plan for City
employees to be effective May 20, 1985; amending Sections
2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
21. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais gave a brief report on the litigation
involving the City of Yakima and R.W. Beck & Associates.
He stated a final settlement was reached in the amount of
$30,000 rather than the $60,000 sought by R.W. Beck &
Associates in the dispute.
Mr. Zais also commented on a proposed federal act which,
if passed, would have a direct impact upon the City in
that the City will have to pay time and one -half for all
hours worked over a 40 hour work week. He indicated the
problem in particular is that employees' time cards will
have to reflect any time worked over the 40 hour work
week, and comp time earned will have to be used during
the work period. Mr. Zais stated staff and the legal
department will be spending a considerable amount of time
in regard to this issue if the federal act is passed.
Council member Foy suggested this be one of the topics
for discussion at the Council Workshop on May 7, 1985.
Information Items
Items of information provided to Council were: Memorandum
from Yakima Valley Conference of Governments 4/5/85, and
Yakima Transit Monthly Operations Report for March 1985.
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22. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before Council,
it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Berndt, to adjourn
to the meeting of April 17, 1985, at 2:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Carmichael and Sparling absent.
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