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MAY 21, 1985
BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor
Barnett presiding. Council members Henry Beauchamp, Pat Berndt and
Henry Beauchamp present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney
Andrews, City Clerk Roberts, and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present
on roll call. Council members Lynn Buchanan, Jerry Foy and Jack
Sparling absent and excused.
2. INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Barnett..
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
None
4. 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. There . being none, the City Clerk
then read the Consent Agenda items, including. the resolutions and
ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Beauchamp,
that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Buchanan, Foy and Sparling absent. (Subsequent paragraphs
preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda
handled under one motion without further discussion.)
*5. MINUTES
The Council minutes of April 17, & 23, and May 6, 1985, were approved,
• having been duly certified accurate by two. Council _members and no one
present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
6. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
None
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7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Maud Scott, Southeast resident, appeared before Council regarding the
development at 309 South 6th Street. Mrs. Scott stated the development
plans .warrant.a closer investigation by Council, especially the parking
arrangement. She stated the residents in the area are questioning the
haphazard method of development being used in this particular develop-
ment project. Council member Beauchamp indicated he has visited the
project site and concurs with Mrs. Scott, that the development is not
properly situated on the property. Council member Carmichael stated
that. this: is . unlike any other development she has seen in the City of
Yakima and feels. Council should review the project, especially in view
of the fact that residents in the area are unhappy with theentire
situation. Glenn Rice, Director of Community & Economic Development,
stated the developer's plans, thus far, meet code requirements.. There-
fore, there is nothing the Code Inspection Department can do to
intervene on behalf of the residents. Mrs. Lewis Cronk, resident at 311
South 6th Street, stated this project has been. ongoing for 32 years
now. She stated it appears that a young couple are operating a daycare
for small children at this location, and expressed concern for the
safety of the young children playing outdoors. Mrs. Cronk indicated
,there are piles of dirt over seven feet high, and large uncovered holes
in the. ground. Council member Beauchamp suggested Council adopt an
ordinance that would prohibit, this type of development, in the future.
City Manager. Zais indicated. he would have to meet with the City
Attorney._ regarding such an ordinance, and the impact that ordinance
might have on the Proposed Urban Area Plan & Zoning Ordinance. After
further discussion, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Beauchamp,
that Council direct staff to study the ordinances in conjunction with
the situation that has been outlined,today, to consider this a priority,
and bring back recommendations to Council to be taken into consideration
along with the Urban Area Plan. Unanimously carried by voice vote. City
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Manager Zais indicated he would meet with the City Attorney regarding
the ruling of the Board of Adjustment in this matter, whether or not it
is appropriate, and whether there is any other alternative that might
be considered.
8. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS
Mayor Barnett assisted Bob Weaver, Personnel Officer, in presenting
service awards to City Employees with twenty or more years of service.
Those employees include: Lt. Don Monroe with 35 or more years, Arlene
Dahl, Sgt. Dale Mullenhoff, Al Burleson and Fred Andrews twenty -five or
more years of service, Lt. Vern Riddle, Officer Jim Platt, Officer Bill
Wilson, Sgt. Bob Thomas, Batt. Chief Eugene Martin, Jim Henness, Ernie
Goad, Rita Germunson and Capt. Ron Roberts, all with twenty or more
years of service.
9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH
THE YAKIMA ARBORETUM SOCIETY AND THE YAKIMA RIVER GREENWAY FOUNDATION
Gordon Elliott, Parks Maintenance Superintendent, Harold Jones, 4609
Douglas Drive, and Marc Smiley, 2812 Sunmitview, representatives from
the Yakima River Greenway Foundation, were present to respond to
inquiries. Following a brief discussion, and the Resolution having been
read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, that the
Resolution be adopted. Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, that the Resolution be adopted.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan, Foy and Sparling absent.
10. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & UTILITIES REGARDING OAK FLATS
RESIDENCE CODE IMPROVEMENTS
Ty Wick, Water Division Superintendent, stated the cover sheet indicates
the report was prepared by Yakima Housing Authority, and this is in
error. Mr. Wick stated the report was prepared by the Housing Services
Center. Discussion ensued as to the motives for such a lease agreement.
Mr. Wick explained the Bagleys like the location of the house, enjoy
river rafting, fishing, etc., and are willing to make the improvements
to the residence under the terms specified in the lease agreement. It
was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael to accept staff's
recommendations approving the lease agreement. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Buchanan, Foy and Sparling absent.
11. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING
THIRD PARTY INNOVATIVE FINANCING FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION
Bob Shampine, Code Manager, was present to address this item. Mayor
Barnett questioned why another study is necessary. Mr. Shampine
explained the previous study gives a list of items in need of repair,
however, does not give any solutions to the problems. Mr. Shampine
stated the Energy Services Company will install the equipment needed to
correct the problems, and will be funded through the savings derived by
the City after implementation of their plan. It was MOVED by Carmichael,
seconded by Beauchamp, to accept the staff's recommendation as outlined
and proceed. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan, Foy and
Sparling absent.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH CH2M HILL FOR RATTLESNAKE CREEK PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. D -5124, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and
City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with CH2M Hill
for professional engineering services.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND ADOPTING THE APPLICATION AND
ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL ASSISTANCE BY THE YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL BOARD
RESOLUTION NO. D -5125, A RESOLUTION authorizing, ratifying and adopting
the amendment to Grant Agreement for Federal assistance to the Yakima
Air Terminal Board.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5126, A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of Federal
assistance, and assurances made therein by the Yakima Air Terminal Board.
MAY 21, 1985
*14. APPROVAL OF TREASURY REPORT APRIL, 1985
The Treasury Report from the Director of Finance & Budget dated April
30, 1985, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted
and approved.
*15. SET DATE OF HEARING FOR JUNE 11, 1985 FOR REZONE OF PROPERTY SITUATED
• AT 1008 SOUTH 40TH AVENUE
June 11, 1985, was set as the date of hearing for the consideration of
a request for rezone of property located at 1008 South 40th Avenue,
from R -3 to B-1. -
*16. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL
The Out -of -state travel for Bob Weaver, Personnel Officer, to attend
the American Society for Personnel Administration Board meeting, and
the National Personnel Conference, June 1 -7, 1985, at no expense to the
City, was approved.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1985 BUDGET, APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION (Second Reading).
An Ordinance amending the 1985 Budget, and appropriating funds for
management compensation, having been read by title only at the previous
meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2874, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1985 Budget for the City
of. Yakima; making appropriations from unappropriated fund balances
within various funds for expenditure during 1985.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR AFSCME INCREASES
ORDINANCE NO. 2875, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective
July 1, 1985; amending Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code.
19. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais distributed material on the Urban Area Plan and
Zoning Ordinance for Council's review prior to the May 23rd Joint
Meeting with the County Commissioners.
City Manager Zais also reminded Council of the Special Workshop /Study
Session to be held Tuesday, May 28, 1985 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the
Indian Heritage Cultural Center in Toppenish.
City Manager Zais indicated the letter submitted by Larry Mathews will
be referred to staff for consideration.
Information Items
III Items of information supplied to Council were Memo from Director of
Engineering & Utilities and City Engineer regarding Special report on
status of 48th Avenue and Tieton Drive Intersection Project. 5/17/85;
Memo from Director of Public Works regarding Central Business District
Maintenance Contract. 5/16/85; Housing Condition Survey. 5/9/85; Yakima
Transit Monthly Operations Reports for April 1985, and Minutes of the
April 17, 1985 Police & Fire Civil Service Commission meeting.
20. 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 4:20 p.m., to then meet at 3:00 p.m. on May 23, 1985 in
the City Hall Council Chambers for a Joint Study Session with the
County Commissioners regarding the Proposed Urban Area Plan and Zoning
Ordinance. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan, Foy and Sparling
absent.
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MAY 23, 1985
SPECIAL MEETING
URBAN AREA PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE
There being no quorum present at 3:10 p.m., the Joint Study Session between
the City Council and County Commissioners was cancelled. A brief discussion
ensued regarding conforming and nonconforming business signs. The general
consensus of those present was to request staff to re- address this section
of the proposed zoning ordinance when all of the City Council members and
County Commissioners are present.
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