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SEPTEMBER 10, 1985 •
STUDY SESSION
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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 Clarence
Barnett presiding, Council members Henry Beauchamp, Pat Berndt, Lynn
Buchanan, and Jack Sparling present on roll call. Council members
- Lynn-Carmichael and Jerry Foy absent and excused.' City Manager Zais,
City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney
also present.
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2. INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Barnett.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER -
Mayor Barnett circulated a slip of paper on which he requested the •
Council members place their names if they intend to ride in the
Sunfair Parade. •
Referring to a memo in the information items regarding carpeting,
Council member Buchanan questioned the amount of money the City is
saving as .the result of the new telephone billings- system. Code
Administration Manager Shampine explained this item was "double budget-
ed" last year due to an oversight in the preparation of the 1986
budget. He indicated the cost was divided amongst the various
divisions, but was also budgeted in the maintenance program, thus
accounting for the savings shown this year.
City Manager.Zais indicated Accounting - Manager, Bob Wheeler, had an
item which he thought would be beneficial to note at this time. Mr.
Wheeler stated the Washington Finance Officers Association had their
annual conference in Yakima this year and Marsha Graf and Chuck
Greenough were presented with their designation as Professional
Finance .Officers. He stated the City of Yakima submitted an Annual
Finance Report and were one of ten cities to receive the Award of
Excellence from the Washington Finance Officers Association. Mr.
Wheeler stated the City also has submitted a financial report for, the
National Award, and are hopeful of receiving that award also. He
indicated the City could possibly expect a r% break on the interest
cost of bond sales due to the Award of Excellence presented to the
City by the Washington Finance Officers - Association.
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. Mayor Barnett requested Item No.
5 be removed from the Consent Agenda for correction. It was the
general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item No. 5, as
requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda
items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by
Buchanan, seconded by Berndt, that the Consent Agenda, as read be
passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Carmichael and Foy
absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate
items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further
discussion).
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 28, 1985
Mayor Barnett indicated the minutes reflect he was present briefly
for this meeting, when in fact he was not. He requested the minutes
be amended. It then MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Buchanan, that
the minutes be approved, as amended. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Carmichael and Foy absent.
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6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None .. • .
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7. HEARING REGARDING THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPFT) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the proposed cost
reduction measures for the elderly and handicapped program, Mayor
Barnett requested Transit Manager, Bill Schultz, to make some introduc-
tory'remark.s prior to the hearing being opened. Mr. Schultz explained
the intent of this hearing is to give the public an opportunity to be
heard on,this specific subject, that being the cost reduction measures
under consideration for the Dial -A -Ride program. He briefly reviewed
the four recommendations contained in the staff report: 1) Elimination
of evening service (services would cease at 7:00 p.m.), 2) Limit the
. . number of .subsidized trips ,allowed per individual:,per month, 3)
Eliminate Sunday services, either partially or .altogether, and 4)
Charge a fare for the use of the Dial -A -Ride service. Mayor Barnett
reviewed the - figures contained in the report and stated it appears at
this time that the program is' under' budget. Mr. Schultz stated this
is co and he anticipates finishing under budget .for the year.
Council member Beauchamp questioned if an operating percentage had .
ever been established for the Dial -A -Ride program. Mr. Schultz respond-
ed this - was 'determined to be 8.1% of the total operating, budget. City
Manager Zais commented he had discussed this issue with Mr. Schultz
recently and stated it is their view that Council wanted to continue
the $145,000 budget limitation'for the Dial -A - Ride program. Council
member Beauchamp expressed concern that this program not be discrimi-
nated against by limiting it to 8.1% of the total Transit budget.
Mayor Barnett reminded Council the purpose of the hearing' is to give
Mr. Schultz guidance as to how the reduction measures, are to be made.
At this. point Mayor Barnett opened the hearing for public conu
Kim Armitage, 1411 South.11th Avenue, representing Fountains Convales-
cent Center, indicated she realizes a fee may become necessary, but
would like to .see it, kept at a minimum for the sake of the patients.
She'stated any type of fee would automatically eliminate some of the
patients from using the Dial -A -Ride program entirely. She stated the
nursing homes have been working diligently with their ambulatory
patients in an effort to keep the cost of the Dial -A -Ride program
down. Council member Beauchamp questioned how the elimination of
service after 7:00 p.m.. would effect the nursing homes. Ms. Armitage
stated the evening outings would'be the only events effected, such as
trips to the Warehouse Theatre, etc. Council member Beauchamp question-
ed how the elimination of Sunday service would effect the nursing
homes. She stated possibly two or three patients out of eighty -two
patients from the Fountains Convalscent Center would be effected by
the lack of Sunday service.
George Kapellas, Diamond Cab Owner and Operator, 904 South 3rd
Street., spoke on behalf of the_Dial-A =Ride program,, stating he would
hate to see any fee'imposed due to the'fact it,will eliminate many of
• the patients:.from utilizing the service. Mr. Kapellas stated he would
rather see the City initiate some t of voluntary donation for the
program: He stated his, agency. (who is the contract holder for the
Dial-A-Ride program) 'would volunteer 'to administer the accounting
system for the donations. He also - encouraged Council "to.retain Sunday
service. Mr. Kapellas stated there was a 7%.decrease in.mileage last
year in the program.. He indicated he realizes there are individuals
abusing the system, but he is not sure how to address that issue. He
also spoke 'of the shared ride vehicle mileage system versus the
• passenger miles. He explained that the riders have been combining
their trips whenever possible, with three to four passengers using
the system at the same time, thus decreasing on actual vehicle
mileage per unit.
Council member Buchanan stated he would .prefer to see Alternative No.
2 substituted for Alternative No. 1 in the priority standings. This
would mean that the number'of trips allowed per individual per month
would be limited rather than eliminate evening service. Mayor Barnett
asked if there were any other citizens present wishing. to speak to
the issue. There being none, the public portion of the hearing was
closed. Mayor Barnett reminded .Council this hearing was held for the
purpose of giving staff direction for future-implementation in the
Dial -A -Ride program, and no Council action is required at this time.
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8. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING
THE CITY OF UNION GAP REQUEST FOR SEWER & WATER SERVICES FOR PROPOSED
ANNEXATION
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Assistant City Manager Stouder stated he would like to clarify the
impact of the request for sewer and water service (by Union Gap
users) upon the City of Yakima. He stated the.request for these
services is less than .2% of the City's capacity to deliver and less
than .33% of capacity of the treatment plant. Council members
Beauchamp and Buchanan expressed concern that the City of Union Gap
might purchase these services from the City of Yakima, and then
charge a higher rate to the users, thus making a profit from this
arrangement. City Manager Zais reminded Council that the wholesale
rate for such services was established in 1976 by Council. It was -
MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan, to table any decision on .
this item until all seven Council members are present to discuss and
vote on the issue. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael and
Foy absent.
9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGATATION AND DEBRIS
ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Mayor Barnett questioned if-anyone was present to protest the citation
they had received regarding this issue. There being none, and Resolu-
tion No. D -5159 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Sparling,
seconded by Berndt, that the resolution be adopted. Unanimously
carried by roll call vote. Carmichael and Foy absent. Council member
Beauchamp questioned the method used to notify property :owners of the
violation of City Code. Code Administraction Manager Shampine explain-
ed the names of the property owners are obtained from the Yakima
County Assessor's rolls and certified letters are mailed to the
property owners. Council member Beauchamp asked if the property has
been sold, how staff knows the name of a new property owner. Mr.
Shampine reiterated they can only go by what is on record at the
County Assessors office.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5159, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administra-
tion Manager to clear certain weedy lots.
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10. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A BOND ISSUE ELECTION ON
NOB HILL BOULEVARD AND OTHER STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
FIVE MILLION DOLLARS
Director of Finance & Budget, John Hanson, stated this information is
being brought back by request of Council at a previous meeting. City
Manager Zais indicated the resolution has been drafted by the City's
bond counsel. Mayor Barnett questioned if there is a limit on the
amount of words in the title on the ballot. City Attorney Andrews
stated the limit does not apply to bond issues. Larry Mathews, 805
South 17th Avenue, raised questions regarding the bond issue. Mr.
Hanson stated on August 13th Council had approved "Alternative No. 3
of the staff report, wherein, the payback period is not to exceed 20
years. Discussion ensued regarding the YVT tracks and whether or not
the City intends to relocate the tracks. City 'Manager Zais stated it
is the intent of the City to remove the tracks from Nob Hill
Boulevard, not relocate them. He indicated there has been some
discussion regarding the relocation of the Trolleys. Resolution No.
D -5160 having been read by title, it was MOVED by. Berndt, seconded by
Beauchamp, that the resolution be adopted. Carried by 4-1 roll call "
vote. Sparling voting nay. Carmichael and Foy absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. D -5160, A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City
of Yakima, Washington, providing for the'submission to the qualified
• electors of the City at a special election to be held therein on
November 5, 1985, of a proposition of whether or not the City should
issue its unlimited tax general obligation bonds in the aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for the purpose of making
certain street improvements and should levy a property tax in excess
of regular property tax levies to provide funds sufficient to pay
principal of and interest on the bonds.
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*11. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A BUS
'PASSENGER SHELTER AGREEMENT .WITH YAKIMA BUSINESS CENTER ASSOCIATES
REGARDING THE CHINOOK TOWER BUS SHELTER
RESOLUTION NO. 11-5161, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a
Bus Passenger Shelter Agreement with Yakima- Business Center Associates.
; *12. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 'APPTF. CLASSIC STREET
RUN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUNFAIR PARADE
RESOLUTION NO. D -5162, A RESOLUTION authorizing the closure of certain
streets within the City of Yakima to accommodate the Apple Classic
Street Run.
*13. SET DATE OF HEARINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 1985:
A. Rezone of Property at 3800 Summitview from R -1 to Planned Develop-
ment, as Requested by Dan Tilley •
September 24, 1985 was set as the date of hearing for rezone of
property at 3800 Summitview from R -1 to Planned Development as
requested by Dan Tilley.
B. Preliminary Plat Approval for Property Located at 45th Avenue and
Englewood, as Requested by Myron Abrams /Bellevue Manor
September 24, 1985 was set as the date of hearing for preliminary
plat approval.for property located at 45th Avenue and Englewood, as
requested by Myron Abrams /Bellevue Manor.
C. Housing Assistance Plan
September 24, 1985 was set as the date of hearing for the Housing
Assistance Plan.
*14. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE GLF,ED WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM,
SCHEDULE A .
The report from the City Engineer dated August 30, 1985, with respect
to the completion of the work on the Gleed Water Supply
System - Schedule A Pump Station Project, performed by Central Heating
& Plumbing Company, was approved, the work accepted and payment of
the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
*15. APPROVAL OF OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR YVETTE CYR, CEMETERY, TO VICTORIA,
BRITISH COLUMBIA
The out of state travel for Yvette Cyr, Cemetery, to attend the
Washington State Interment Association 1985 Annual Meeting & Conven-
tion in Victoria, British Columbia, September 26 -28, 1985, at a cost
of $363.50 was approved.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN
STUDY
A. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement'for Consulting Engi-
neering Services
RESOLUTION NO. - 5163,
D A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an
agreement with Culp /Wesner /Culp, consulting engineers, for consulting
engineering services.
B. Ordinance Amending The 1985 Budget and Appropriating Funds for
Study (First reading) .
An ordinance appropriating funds in the .476 Sewer Construction Fund
for expenditure during 1985 having been read by title only at this
meeting, was laid on the table for one week, or until September 17,
1985.
17. CONSIDERATION. OF ORDINANCE REGULATING THE INSTALLATION OF MOBILE
HOMES AND ESTABLISHING AN INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
A brief discussion ensued regarding the purpose for adopting this
ordinance at this time when the City and County are in the process of
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discussing adoption of the Urban Area Plan & Zoning Ordinance. Code •
Administration Manager Shampine stated in order to receive permission
from the State to inspect the installation of mobile homes, approval
must be granted by the Washington State Department of Labor and
Industries. He indicated the city is unsure'of the timeframe within
Which they are working, and the State may wish to make changes in the
proposed Ordinance. Mayor Barnett objected to the $500 fine and the
six month imprisonment which is mandatory the way the ordinance has
been drafted. City Attorney Andrews suggested the language be changed
to read "Violation of this subsection shall be punishable by a fine
not to exceed five hundred dollars or by imprisonment not to exceed
six months in the City Jail facility or both such fine and imprison-
ment." It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sparling, to amend the
ordinance regarding Section 11.04.020 as the City Attorney had suggest-
ed. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael and Foy absent. It
was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Berndt, that the ordinance, as
amended, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Foy and
Carmichael absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2894, AN ORDINANCE relating to buildings; regulating
the installation of mobile homes; permit fees and inspections for
such mobile homes; and enacting Chapter 11:06 and sections thereto
and enacting Sections 11.01.020 as a new chapter and sections, all of
the Yakima Municipal Code.
18. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais indicated the City Council needs to meet in a study
session to discuss the City's outside utility agreement and annexation
policy prior to negotiating these issues with the County Commis-
sioners. It was the general consensus of the Council to meet on
October 1, 1985 at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn for the purpose of
discussing these issues and then to adjourn to the regular study
session at 2:00 p.m. that same day.
City Attorney Andrews stated he has been communicating with Jeff
Assay of Yakima Valley Transit (YVT) which plans to make the convey-
ance of the YVT property to the City. He indicated a ceremony to
discontinue the trolley operations has been scheduled for September
30th, and YVT has requested Council.members mark their calendars so
they may attend this event.
Information Items
Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from Code Adminis-
tration Manager regar_ding c arpeting for City Hall. 9/4/85 and the
Agenda for September 9, 1985 - Transit Advisory Task Force meeting and
minutes of August 8, 1985 meeting. •
19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was
MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Buchanan, that this meeting be adjourned
at the hour of 3:38 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael
and. Foy absent.
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