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DECEMBER 17, 1985
BUSINESS MEETING
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, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy, and Jack Sparling
present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews,
City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present.
Mayor Barnett announced the meeting of January 7, 1986 will be a
business meeting, rather than a study session, for the purpose of
administering the oath of office to Council members Beauchamp,
Berndt, Foy and Sparling, election of a Mayor, appointments to
Boards & Commissions, and Committees of the Council, insurance
contract renewal, and an executive session on collective
bargaining. Mayor Barnett stated he has received a request from
Larr Mathews to address Item #8 on the agenda.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Barnett.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Carmichael stated Parks Commission Board member
Bob Busse's term is expiring and he has requested to be reappointed
to his position. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by
Beauchamp, that Bob Busse be reappointed to his current position.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
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. It was the general
consensus of the Council that Items Nos. 7, 9, 21, and 23,
be added to the Consent Agenda, as requested by Council member Foy,
and Item No. 29 be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request
of Mayor Barnett. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda
items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED
'by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Consent Agenda, as
read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items
on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further
discussion.)
*5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 14, 19, 21,
AND 26, 1985
The Council minutes of November 14, 19, 21 and 26, 1985 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
None
*7. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & UTILITIES REGARDING
RESUBMITTAL OF BOND ISSUE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO NOB HILL BOULEVARD
The report from the Director of Engineering & Utilities dated
December 13,' 1985, with regard to the Nob Hill Boulevard and other
street projects 'bond issue resubmittal, and staff recommendation
to call for a Special Election on April 8, 1986, a bond issue
proposal of $5,000,000 was accepted and approved.
8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS ACCEPTING ASSIGNMENT OF YAKIMA VALLEY
TRANSIT PROPERTY RIGHTS AND EQUIPMENT
A. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION
Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, addressed Council regarding
this item. Mr. Mathews read a letter of opposing acceptance of
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the donation of property from Yakima Valley Transportation Company,
and encouraged Council to reconsider the action to be taken on the
matter. The letter was submitted to the City Clerk as Mr. Mathews
written testimony. A resolution accepting the donation of
property having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael,
seconded by Buchanan, that the resolution be adopted. Discussion
ensued regarding ramifications of tabling the motion for a 30 day
period. City Attorney Andrews pointed out there was nothing to
gain by delaying the action for 30 days. The question was called
for a vote on the motion. Failed by 4 -3 roll call vote. Barnett,
Beauchamp, Foy, and Sparling voting nay. Mayor Barnett stated he
had voted against the motion due to concern with possible
difficulty in obtaining some of the rights -of -way necessary for
successful trolley operations. He stated we do not have an
indication whether any organization is willing to undertake and
assume the effort and the expense for the contemplated rights -of-
way. Mayor_ Barnett stated he is concerned there may be some
additional potential liabilities connected with ownership of the
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system, as well as concern for maintenance and security costs for
the building site. He indicated consideration should be given to
Mr. Buchanan's statement that part of the consideration in this
matter relates to the success and future of the Nob Hill Boulevard
Project. The gavel having been relinquished to Assistant Mayor
Beauchamp, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Foy, to move for
reconsideration of adoption of the resolution. Council member Foy
stated he voted no due to concerns with unknown liabilities
involved in accepting ownership of the Yakima Valley Transportation
Canpany. He stated the Nob Hill Boulevard Project is connected to
this transaction, therefore, he will reluctantly vote in favor of
accepting the property. The question was called for a vote on the
motion for reconsideration. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
The resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, that the resolution be adopted.
Carried by 6 -1 roll call vote. Beauchamp voting nay.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5192, A RESOLUTION accepting the donation of
rights and property from Yakima Valley Transportation Canpany to
the City of Yakima.
B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT
A resolution authorizing execution of a lease agreement with
Yakima Valley Transportation having been read by title, it was
MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael, that the resolution be
adopted. Carried by 6 -1 roll call vote. Beauchamp voting nay.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5193, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a
lease agreement with the Yakima Valley Transportation Canpany.
*9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH YAKIMA COUNTY REGARDING DISTRICT COURT SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. D -5194, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
agreement with Yakima County relating to Yakima County District
Court costs.
*10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING APPLICATION FOR 1986 CITY OF
YAKIMA URBAN HOMESTEADING PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. D -5195, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to file an application with the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for
participation in an Urban Homesteading Program.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF YAKIMA- TIETON
IRRIGATION DISTRICT EASEMENT AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 5 -5196, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of
easement deeds and agreements with Yakima - Tieton Irrigation
District.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF SURPLUS CITY
PROPERTY
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RESOLUTION NO. D -5197, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of surplus
personal property owned by the City.
* 13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF OAK FLATS
RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. D -5198, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to
' execute a lease agreement with Charles Mathew Bagley and Nancy Lynn
Frechette - Bagley for the use of certain property at Oak Flats.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 FOR CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE AT THE SKILLS CENTER
RESOLUTION NO. D -5199, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
lease agreement with the Yakima School District No. 7.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE REHABILITATION OF NOB HILL BOULEVARD
OVERPASS
RESOLUTION NO. D -5200, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a supplemental
agreement with the State of Washington, Department of
Transportation, for partial reimbursement of costs for the
rehabilitation of Nob Hill Boulevard Overpass.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENTS WITH WASHINGTON' STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
CONSTRUCTION FUNDS FOR THE 48TH AVENUE /TIETON DRIVE INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO.-D -5201, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute Supplements No. 1 & 2
with the State of Washington, Department of Transportation, for
partial reimbursement of costs for improving the intersection of
48th Avenue and Tieton Drive.
*17. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENTS •
A. 72ND AVENUE SEWER AND 80TH AVENUE TRUNK SEWER
The report from the City Engineer dated December 17, 1985, with
respect to the canpletion of the work on 72nd Avenue Sewer and 80th
Avenue Trunk Sewer Project, performed by Friend & Rikalo, Inc., was
approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as
therein set forth was authorized. •
B. GENERAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM DIVERSION DAM •
• The report from the City Engineer dated ..December 17, 1985, with
respect to the canpletion of the work on the General Irrigation
System Diversion Dam Project, performed by Ranger Construction Co.,
was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates
as therein set forth was authorized.
C. 81ST AVENUE SEWER L.I.D. NO. 1038 •
The report from the City Engineer dated December 17, 1985, with
respect to the canpletion of the work on 81st Avenue Sewer
L.I.D. Project, performed by Central Concrete & Utilities, was
approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as
therein set forth was authorized.
D. FRUITVALE CANAL COVERS
The report from the City Engineer dated December 17, 1985, with
respect. to the completion of the work on the Fruitvale Canal Covers
Project, performed by Western Contstruction, was approved, the work
accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth .
was authorized.
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E. OFFICE AND SHOP AT TAHOMA CEMETERY
The report from the City Engineer dated December 17, 1985, with
respect to the completion of the work on the Office and Shop /Tahama
Cemetery Project, performed by Kranz - McDonald Construction, was
approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as
therein set was authorized.
*18. APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORTS:
A. NOVEMBER 1985 TREASURY REPORT
The report from the Director of Finance and Budget dated
December 17, 1985, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima,
was accepted and approved.
B. NOVEMBER 1985 BUDGET REPORT
The report from the Director of Finance and Budget regarding the
November, 1985 general government budget status, was accepted for
filing.
*19. SET DATE OF HEARING FOR JANUARY 14, 1986 FOR REZONE OF YAKIMA AIR
TERMINAL AS INITIATED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
January 14, 1986 was set as the date of hearing on a rezone of the
Yakima Air Terminal, as initiated by the Planning Commission.
*20. SET DATE OF HEARING FOR JANUARY 28, 1986 ON THE FINAL ASSESSMENT
ROLL FOR °L.I.D.' NO. 1038, 81ST AVENUE SEWER DISTRICT
January 28, 1986 was set as the date of hearing on the final
assessment roll for L.I.D. No. 1038, 81st Avenue Sewer District.
* 21. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ENACTING A LOCAL .25% REAL ESTATE
TRANSFER TAX
ORDINANCE NO. 2921, AN ORDINANCE relating to funds and accounts;
imposing an excise tax on the sale of real estate; providing for
the collection and distribution thereof; limiting the use of
proceeds therefrom; fixing a penalty for late payment; enacting
Chapter 3.79, "Real Estate Excise Tax ", as a new Chapter of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency.
22. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATER AND REFUSE SERVICE
RATES
Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, asked if he could obtain the
true cost of water supplied to the larger users. He questioned if
Yakima users are. subsidizing the commercial and industrial users.
Mayor Barnett referred him to staff to obtain this information.
An ordinance amending the Water and Refuse service rates having
been read by - title, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Berndt,
that the ordinance be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call
vote:
ORDINANCE NO. 2922, An Ordinance relating to public services,
utilities and garbage collection; establishing rates for service
charges; adopting rules and regulations; and amending Sections
7.68.251, 7.68.252 and 7.68.282, and Subsections 7.68.250A,
7.68.255A and 4.16.140C, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
* 23. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR •
AFSCME, POLICE, AND MANAGMENT EMPLOYEES FOR 1986
ORDINANCE NO. 2923, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees
to be effective January 1, 1986; amending Section 2.20.110 of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code, and declaring an emergency: The
.salary of the City Manager was set at Step E of the compensation
plan pay range.
24. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1986 BUDGET •
The ordinance prepared for adoption of the 1986 Budget was
circulated and City Manager Zais made a few brief comments
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regarding the budget. The ordinance having been read by title, it
was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Berndt, that the ordinance be
adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2924, An Ordinance adopting a budget for the City of
Yakima, Washington, for the year 1986; and appropriating funds for
estimated expenditures.
*25. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
REGULATIONS REQUIREMENTS
ORDINANCE NO. 2925, AN ORDINANCE relating to buildings; regulating
. anchoring systems for mobile homes; amending Section 11.06.100 of
the Yakima Municipal Code.
*26. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE REGULATORY LICENSE FEE
ORDINANCE NO. 2926, AN ORDINANCE relating to licenses and business
regulations; fixing license fees; amending Sections and Subsections
5.11.030, 5.11.040 (B), 5.11.050(B), 5.12.020, 5.18.020, 5.28.070,
. 5.30.020(A), 5.42.020, 5.46.030(A), 5.48.040, 5.48.080. 5.54.020,
5.62.030, 5.64.030, and 11.08.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code.
*27. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE FIRE HYDRANT
REQUIREMENTS
ORDINANCE NO. 2927, AN, ORDINANCE relating to fire and fire
hydrants, setting standards for looping of water mains under
certain circumstances and amending Section 10.10.080 of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code.
*28. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON A PORTION OF
WALNUT STREET (6TH STREET TO NACRES AVENUE)
ORDINANCE NO. 2928, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control;
prohibiting parking on certain streets; and amending Section
9.50.050 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
29. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 17TH AVENUE AND
STEWART, AS INITIATED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor. Barnett stated this item was.taken off the Consent Agenda so
he could abstain from voting on the ordinance because he was not
present at the hearing. An ordinance rezoning property at 17th
Avenue and Stewart having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Berndt, that the ordinance be adopted.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Barnett abstaining.
ORDINANCE NO. 2929, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of
. the Planning Commission and rezoning property at South 17th Avenue
'and Street from Planned Development Zone to R -2, No- Family
Zone.
*30. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING_ THE 1985 BUDGET AND
••• APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR TOURIST PROMOTION -
An Ordinance appropriating funds for tourist promotion having been
read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the
Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2930, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1985 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 170 - Tourist
Promotion Fund for expenditure during 1985.
*31. CONSIDERTION OF AN • ORDINANCE MAKING FINAL 1985 BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS
An ordinance amending the 1985 budget and funds to
the Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund and the Employee's
Health Benefit Reserve Fund, having been read by title only at this
meeting, was laid on the table for four weeks, or until January 14,
1986.
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32. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais shared information regarding the City and
Federal Budget in the year 1886 versus 1986. The projected
expenditures for 1886 was $1474, with projected revenues of
$775; a percentage difference of 3,120,400% from the 1886 budget
to the 1986 budget. The Federal budget for 1886 was
$242,483,000 versus today's budget of $973.7 billion dollars, a
percentage change of 401,553,800%.
Information Items
Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from Director
of Community /Economic Development and Director, Yakima County
Planning Department, regarding Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance -
Adoption Schedule. 12/11/85; Memo from Director of
Community /Economic Development regarding Eastside Freeway
Annexation Boundary Review Board Action. .12/11/85; Memo from
Director of Community /Economic Development regarding Property Liens
for Weedy Lot Charges. 12/11/85; Memo from City Attorney regarding
. Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 12/6/85; Memo from
Cable Communications Coordinator regarding Council Request for
Information on Time Base Correctors Owned by YCTV, KYSE and KYVE-
TV. 12/6/85; Memo fran Department of Ecology regarding Provisions
of Nuclear Waste Policy Act for Grants in Lieu of Taxes and for
Impact Payments. 12/26/85 and December 1985 Newsletter; Minutes
of the September 23 and October 14, 1985 Community Programming
Advisory Committee meetings; Minutes of the November 6, 1985
Planning Commission meeting; Minutes of the November 20, 1985
Police and Fire Civil Service Commission meeting; Minutes of the
November 21, 1985 Yakima Center Advisory Canmission meeting;
Minutes of the November 26, 1985 Board of Adjustment meeting;
Minutes of the November 4, 1985 Yakima Transit Advisory Task Force
meeting; Yakima Transit Monthly Operations Reports for
November 1985 for Fixed Route Only; Monthly Report of Chief of
Police for November 1985; Community Development, Block Grant
Monthly Report for November 1985; Yakima Fire Department Activity
Report for November 1985; and Code Administration Permit Report
for November 1985.
33. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was
MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael, that this meeting be
adjourned at the hour of 3:05 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice
vote.
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