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APRIL 23, 1985
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor
Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Pat Berndt, Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling.
Council members Lynn Buchanan, and Lynn Carmichael absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
None
Appropriate staff not being present to discuss Items Nos. 2 and 3, it
was the consensus of Council to proceed with discussion of Item No. 4
and return to Items Nos. 2 and 3 when staff becomes available.
4. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED POSITION PAPER ON JOINT BASIN BOARD
JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
City Manager Zais commented that a brief discussion occurred prior to
the Council meeting between' some of the Council members and staff
regarding the position paper on the Joint Basin Board Jurisdictional
Issues. He indicated a number of changes were suggested by Mayor
Barnett and Council member Sparling in the position paper prior to
resubmittal of the document. It was the general consensus of the
Council that Assistant City Manager Stouder rewrite the document,
removing the negative verbage and resubmitt it to the Yakima River
Basin Joint Board on Friday, April 19, 1985.
2. REPORT ON PROPOSED. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT.
PROCESS FOR 1986
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Assistant City Manager Stouder reviewed the origin and the necessity
of the Capital Improvement Program and then responded to Council's
inquiries. Discussion ensued regarding the utility billing, and the
possibility of listing the.State .taxes as a separate item on the
utility bill. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Foy to accept
the staff report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan and
Carmichael absent.
3. FIRST QUARTER REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & UTILITIES
REGARDING STATUS OF 1985 ENGINEERING PROJECTS
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Dennis Bertek, City Engineer, was present to respond to Council's •
inquiries regarding this report. Mr. Bertek indicated staff will work
extensively on the first 29 priorities on the list, with particular .
emphasis being placed on the construction projects during the
construction season. Mr. Bertek informed Council that the cost for
grading and repaving the Nob Hill Boulevard. overpass has increased
from $20,000 - $30,000 to $300,000. He stated the increase in overlay
cost is due to deterioration of the asphalt. It was MOVED by Foy,
seconded by Berndt, to accept. the report. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Buchanan and Carmichael absent.
It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sparling, to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing prospective litiga-
tion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan and Carmichael
absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
5. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting,
Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Berndt, Foy and
Sparling present on roll call. City Manager Zais,. City Attorney
Andrews, City Clerk Roberts, and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present.
Council members Buchanan and Sparling absent and excused. •
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6. INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Barnett.
Karen Dean, Customer Relations Coordinator for Transit Division,
assisted Mayor Barnett in presenting awards to winners of the "Transit
Man" Art Contest. Jason Ewert, sixth grader from Robertson Elementary
School, was awared the grand prize. Other award winners included Ryan
Cahill, Meannette Baxter, Andrew Matson, Joel Lee, Gregg Ausink,
Elliott Reid, Erika Stephens, Alison Akin, Angie Scott, and Erik Perez.
Mayor Barnett read and presented a proclamation to Chris Wright
proclaiming April 27, 1985 as Special Olympics Day.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Barnett referred to the Items placed on the Consent Agenda,
questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either
Council members or citizens present. Council member Foy requested
that Items Nos. 11, 13, 14 and 20 be added to the Consent Agenda. It
was the general consensus of the Council that the additions of Items
Nos. 11, 13, 14 and 20, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then
read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances
by title. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Foy, that the
Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call
vote. Buchanan and Sparling absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded
by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under
one motion without further consideration.)
8. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
None
*9. MINUTES
The Council minutes of April 3, 1985 were approved, having been duly
certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing
to have said minutes read publicly.
10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
John.Klingele, 1312 West Walnut, requested if Council chooses to take
a stand on the proposed nuclear waste site being located at Hanford
that they please visit the site to see what type of testing is being
done, what kind of testing is proposed, and the nature of the site
itself as it now stands. He urged Council to investigate the other
aspects of the proposed. site before coming to any conclusions
regarding this matter.
*11. PRESENTATION OF 1985 FIRST QUARTER BUDGET REPORT
The report from the Director of Budget and Finance dated April 19,
1985, regarding the First Quarter Budget Report for the City of
Yakima, was approved.
12. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH
CMSI FOR COMPREHENSIVE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
City Manager Zais conuiented briefly on the report prior to John
Hanson, Director of Finance & Budget, addressing the issue. John
Hanson, and Rick Pettyjohn, Information Systems Manager, responded to
Council's inquiries regarding the report. Mr. Hanson introduced the
following representatives from CMSI: Lori Manning, Art Kayser, Mel
Scott, Clyde Komp, and Charlie Scott of Matrix Management. It was
pointed out during the discussion that CMSI staff would be available
to assist City staff in the development of computer programs and
training of City personnel involved in the use of the computer
system. Following discussion of the various aspects of the report,
and Resolution No. D -5107 having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Foy, seconded by Berndt, to adopt the resolution. Unanimously carried
by roll call vote. Carmichael absent. (Council member Buchanan present
at 4:02 p.m.)
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RESOLUTION NO. D -5107, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Computer Management Services, Inc.
*13. REPORT FROM PERSONNEL REGARDING DEPARTMENT 'EMPLOYEE TRAVEL AND
TRAINING ACTIVITIES FOR 1984
The report from the Personnel Officer regarding the 1984 Year -End
Travel and Training Activities of City Employees was accepted.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT WITH THE YAKIMA HOUSING AUTHORITY
II/ RESOLUTION NO. D -5108, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and
City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Cooperation, Agreement
with the Housing Authority of the City of Yakima.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DESIGN
CONSULTANT AGREEMENTS FOR:
a. L.I.D. No. 2841; Van Wechel Sewer District
RESOLUTION NO. D -5109, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and
City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Preston
Shepherd & Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services.
b. L.I.D. No. 2833, Scenic View Terrace Sewer District and L.I.D. No.
2834, Erich's Hill Site Sewer District
RESOLUTION NO. D -5100, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and
City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Jump,
Huibregtse Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services.
*16. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF- STATE TRAVEL:
a. Jean Reid, Purchasing Agent, to Vancouver, B.C.
The Out -of -state travel for Jean Reid, Purchasing Agent, to Vancouver,
B.C. to attend the 91st Semi - Annual Pacific Northwest Purchasing
Association Conference, June 3 -5, 1985 at a cost of $535 was approved.
b. Robert Weaver, Personnel Officer, to Eugene, Medford and Bend,
Oregon
The out -of -state travel for Bob Weaver, Personnel Officer, to Eugene,
Medford and Bend, Oregon to attend Pacific Northwest Personnel
Management Association Meetings April 25 -26, 1985 at no expense to
the City, was approved.
c. Marty Eckes, Parks & Recreation Division, to San Diego, CA
The out -of -state travel for Marty Eckes, Recreation Supervisor, to
San Diego, CA to attend Pacific Revenue Sources Management School
sponsored by the National Recreation & Park Association, July 13 -18,
1985, at a cost of $365 to the City, was accepted.
d. Dave Eyles, Cable TV, to Boston, MA
Dave Eyles, Cable TV Programming Assistant, to Boston, MA to attend
the National Federation of Local Cable Prograiiu 1985 Training
Conference July 10 -14, 1985 at a cost of $688 to the City, was
approved.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTH 40th
AVENUE AND NOB HILL BOULEVARD, AS REQUESTED BY INLINE CONSTRUCTION
ORDINANCE N0. 2867, AN ORDINANCE granting a major modification to a
Planned Development Zone applicable to property at South 40th Avenue
and Nob Hill Boulevard.
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*18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING ADDITIONAL FEES FOR EXTRA
REFUSE SERVICE
ORDINANCE NO. 2868, AN ORDINANCE relating to health and sanitation;
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adopting ,rules pertaining to City refuse collection; imposing
additional fees for extra refuse service; and amending subsections
4.16.140D and 4.16.140E of the. City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*19. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1985 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING RINDS . INTO THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND (First Reading)
An Ordinance appropriating funds into 551 - Equipment Fund
for expenditure during 1985 having been read by title
only at this meeting, was laid on the table for two weeks
or until May 7, 1985.
*20. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1985 BUDGET
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ENERGY SAVINGS IMPROVEMENTS
AND OTHER CITY SHOPS FACILITY MODIFICATIONS (First Reading)
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An Ordinance appropriating funds into the 560 - Public Works
Fund for expenditure during 1985 having been read by
title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for two
weeks or until May 7, 1985.
21. OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Barnett requested clarification from Dave Rhodes,
Director of Public Works, regarding Ordinance No. 2868,
imposing fees and charges for extra refuse pickup. Mayor
Barnett questioned if steps should,, be -taken to notify_ the
public that fees will be charged for extra refuse pickup.
Mr. Rhodes indicated this extra fee been in effect,
by policy, for several years, therefore, no additional
notification is necessary.
City Manager Zais announced there will not be a council
meeting next week due to the fact that it is the fifth •
Tuesday of the month.
Mr. Zais also stated he had received a call regarding a
vacancy on the Housing Authority Board which needs to be
filled. He indicated the application of Bob Zike is on
file in the City Clerk's office. It was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan, that Bob Zike be
appointed to serve on the Housing Authority Board to fill
the vacancy created by the resignation of Penny
Milczewski. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael
absent.
Information Items
Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from
Director of Engineering & Utilities regarding status of
Nob Hill Boulevard Project Consultant Selection. 4/19/85;
Letter to Department of General Administration re: DSHS
Regional Facility. 4/15/85; Letter to Transportation
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Representative, UMTA, Region X, re: Capital Project
Progress Report. 4/16/85; Letter to Ms. Margaret Weaver
re: Petition No. 1022 requesting moratorium on liquor
licenses. 4/11/85; Memo from Director of Community &
Economic Development and Housing Supervisor re: March 1985
CDBG Monthly Report. 4/19/85; Fire Department Activity
Report for March 1985; Monthly Report of Chief of Police
for March 1985; Agenda for April 23, 1985 Board of
Adjustment meeting; Minutes of the April 10, 1985 Board
of Adjustment meeting; Minutes of the February 13, 1985
Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee meeting,
and Minutes of the January 31, 1985 Police and Fire Civil
Service Commission Special Meeting.
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22. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Council, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Berndt,
that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:15 p.m.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael absent.
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CITY CLERK MAYOR