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JANUARY 21, 1986
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 Henry
Beauchamp, presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett, 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.
2. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by City Manager Zais.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Foy stated he had received a telephone call from
Wally Johnson (lobbyist for the City of Seattle) regarding the
effect of the Gramm- Rudman Bill on Community Development. Block
Grant Funds and programs sponsored by those funds. Mr.
Foy indicated monies derived from the multi - family rehabilitation
program and the revolving loan program would be deposited into the
General Fund if the Block Grant Funds are deleted, making it
necessary for the State of Washington to pass a bill allowing
municipalities to utilize municipal funds to assist with the
development or rehabilitation of housing for low incane
participants. He stated Senator George Fleming is sponsoring such a
bill and suggested Council support the bill in the form of a
resolution. Therefore, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by
Carmichael, that Council support the bill permitting the City to
continue using the funds derived from the multi - family
rehabilitation program and the revolving loan program for housing
purposes rather than being used in the general fund. City Manager
Zais asked for clarification from Council as to whether they desire
a formal resolution or a letter of support. Council member Foy
amended the motion to request a letter be sent instead of a
resolution asking the Senator to support the bill with Council
member Carmichael concurring as the second to the motion. She
suggested Council may wish to consider a resolution as well for -
legislative purposes. She stated it extremely important that the
City safeguard the revolving loan program for future program needs.
The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
Council member Sparling informed Council he had received a phone
call from a lady with Planned Parenthood regarding the parking lot
for which they had applied for Community Development Block Grant
Funds. She reportedly is now having to wear hip boots to get
through the parking lot due to adverse weather conditions and the
present condition of the parking lot. He asked about the
possibility of reconsidering the item for funding. Assistant City
Manager Stouder stated Council will be receiving a report next week
regarding the federal government's reductions in the 1986
Community Block Grant Funds and the affects of those reductions on
programs to be funded for the coming year.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Beauchamp indicated revisions have been provided for Items
No. 5, 11, and 17, therefore, they may remain on the Consent
Agenda if Council members accept the changes as submitted. It was
MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt to accept the revisions and leave
Items Nos. 5, 11 and 17 on the Consent Agenda. Unanimously carried
by roll call vote. Mayor Beauchamp then referred to the items
placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any
additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens
present. •Item No. 13 removed from the Consent Agenda as
requested by Council member Barnett. The City Clerk then read the
Consent Agenda• items, including resolutions and ordinances by
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title. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Berndt, 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 MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1986
The Council minutes of January 7, 1986 were approved (with the
requested revisions), having been duly certified accurate by two
Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes
read publicly.
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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Cecil Collins, Director of Southeast Community Center, presented
Mayor Beauchamp with a new gavel in recognition of the first black
mayor of Yakima. He requested the old gavel be retired and allowed
to hang in the halls of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: Fellowship
Hall located at the Southeast Community Center where Mayor
Beauchamp began his career as a public servant 18 years ago. Mr.
Collins also requested the proclamation signed by Mayor Beauchamp
in honor of Dr. King to placed in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fellowship Hall. Mayor Beauchamp accepted the new gavel stating if
it is appropriate, the old gavel will be retired and placed at the
Southeast Comuunity Center as requested.
7. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING EQUIPMENT
ACQUISITIONS FOR 1986 AND FEASIBILITY STUDY OF POOLING OF CITY
VEHICLES
Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, was present and responded
to Council's queries regarding this item. He stated the report to
Council was in response to questions raised by Council members
during the budget review process, and requested authorization to
proceed with purchases as outlined in the staff report.• Council
member Foy stated he was supportive of purchasing the police sedans
and other items listed which are not likely to bei affected by the
motor pool concept. He further stated he is reluctant to
authorize the purchase of the remaining sedans, pickups, light
trucks, etc., until the motor pool concept has been explored by
staff. He suggested Council members Buchanan and Sparling be
given the opportunity to work with staff,on the concept of using
local vendors to bid on City vehicles. He indicated he is
uncomfortable with the state bid process and is not convinced the
$300 savings per vehicle is really a savings to the City. Mr.
Copeland stated staff could present the facts requested by Council
member Foy at a future meeting, however, -the state bid process is
a policy issue which will have to be, addressed by Council. It was
MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Foy, that authorization be given for
the purchase of items specified in paragraph 3. the staff report
(police patrol sedans, refuse trucks, mowers, and the
three -yard dump with pot hole , equipment). Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Council member Sparling commented if the
vehicles are purchased inside the City 1.3% of the purchase price
of each vehicle would come back to the City in the form of sales
tax. He further alluded to the fact that the City would receive
better service from a local dealer from the warranty standpoint.
He stated he would like to see Council set a standard (as discussed
several years ago by Council) wherein if the local dealers can
come within $300 of the state bid, that Council consider
purchasing the vehicles from local vendors. _A brief discussion
ensued regarding the merits of this concept °locally and possible
legal ramifications involved in doing so.
8. RECONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ENGAGING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
HANDICAPPED ACCESS STUDY
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities, was present to
address this item. He indicated staff has reviewed the Senior
Center and Fisher Park for compliance with federal handicapped
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access regulations and found these facilities to be in compliance,
therefore, these items were removed from the agreement. He
indicated the agreement has been changed in format to follow a
more traditional cost itemization, utilizing direct labor and
indirect labor costs. The resolution having been read by title, it
was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, that the resolution be
placed on the table indefinitely. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Carmichael abstaining as she was temporarily absent during
discussion of this item.
9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF CLEARVIEW
AND STREET SECTION OBSTRUCTION AT 225 SOUTH 16TH AVENUE
Council member Carmichael questioned if contact has been made with
the Torres family regarding removal of the tree at 16th Avenue &
Bell. Del Kary, Superintendent of Streets and Refuse, explained
that a registered letter had been mailed to the Torres family and
had been received by an associate. He stated Mr. Torres had
been in California on a business trip and contacted him upon his
return regarding the matter. Mr. Torres was informed of possible
action to be taken pending today's Council meeting. Council
member Carmichael further questioned if the weather has been
conducive to the removal of the tree. She stated under the
circumstances she would like to give Mr. Torres the opportunity to
take care of the situation in an appropriate manner. Therefore, it
was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to continue this
item for two weeks in an effort to allow the property owners an
opportunity to act on the matter. Unanimously carried by voice
vote.
*10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH KITTITAS- YAKIMA DISTRICT
RESOLUTION NO. D -5210, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an
economic development project agreement with the Kittitas -Yakima
Resource Conservation & Economic Development District.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SPECIAL ELECTION FOR BOND
APPROVAL FOR THE NOB HILL BOULEVARD AND OTHER STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS
RESOLUTION NO. D -5211, 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 April 8, 1986, 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.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR
RENTAL OF RESIDENCE AT.KIWANIS PARK
RESOLUTION NO. D -5212, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
lease agreement with Dick D. and Susan Seymour.
13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Council member Barnett questioned the fees listed under Service
Unit 424 - Aquatics, stating there appears to be an error in the
figures. City Manager Zais stated staff has prepared a handout
with the information and is prepared to address the issue. Jodi
Wroblewski, Recreation Superintendent, stated the budget material
contained an error, and the $13.50 shown in the
supplemental handout for swim pass is the correct figure. The
resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael,
seconded by Berndt, that the resolution be adopted. It was MOVED
by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael, to accept the amended fee
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schedule for the aquatics program. Unanimously . carried by voice
vote. The question was called for a vote on the motion, as
amended. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5213, A RESOLUTION adopting a schedule of fees for
recreational activities of the City of Yakima Department of Public
Works, Division of Parks and Recreation.
*14. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE 1984 INTERSECTION SAFETY
PROJECTS
The report from the City Engineer dated January 13, 1986, with
respect to the completion of the work on the 1984 Intersection
II/ Safety Projects, performed by Refrigeration & Service, Inc., was
approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as
therein set forth was authorized.
*15. SET DATE OF HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 11, 1986 FOR PARTIAL PLAT VACATION
OF PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE AND SPOKANE
STREET, REQUESTED BY CHARLES BUREN
February 11, 1986 was set as the date of hearing for the partial
plat vacation of property in the vicinity of West Washington Avenue
and Spokane Street, as requested by Charles and Esther Buren.
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*16. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING YAKIMA AIRPORT PROPERTY
ORDINANCE NO. 2934, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and rezoning property at the Yakima Air
Terminal from R -4, Suburban Residence Zone and M -4, Planned
Industrial Zone, to M -3, Airport Zone; and declaring an emergency.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING FEES AT CITY =OWNED PARKING
LOTS
ORDINANCE NO. 2935, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic; setting fees
for long term parking permits and amending Section 9.50.220 of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING DOG LICENSE FEES
ORDINANCE NO. 2936, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and
moral; creating partial exemptions for dog license fees and
amending Section 6.22.050 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*19. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CEMETERY FEES
ORDINANCE NO. 2937, AN ORDINANCE relating'to public services and
utilities; specifying fees and charges for property and services at
Tahoma Cemetery; and amending Subsection. 7.04.090 (b) of the City
of Yakima Municipal Code.
20. OTHER BUSINESS
Council member Buchanan stated he would like to commend the Clerk's
office for having the minutes prepared within two weeks. Council
members Barnett and Foy also expressed their appreciation.
Council member Sparling stated Del Kary's refuse crew is doing a
tremendous job under the adverse weather conditions. He stated Mr.
Kary is to be complimented on the leadership of his crew.
Information Items
Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from U. S.
Senator Daniel Evans regarding Deficit Control Act of 1985
(Gramm /Rudman /Hollings Plan). 1/8/86; Memo/Newsletter from Yakima
Valley Conference of Governments. 1/3/86; Letter from David
Schneider, DWI /Seatbelt Coordinator, Yakima Valley Conference of
Governments, expressing appreciation for City's sponsorship of
Diamond Cab and Yellow Cab New Year's Eve alternative
transportation program. 1/7/86; Memo from Cable Communications
Officer regarding Cox /McCaw transfer of ownership, 1/16/86, and two
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newspaper articles relating to Cox Cable Company in Vancouver;
Memo from City Attorney regarding damage claims referred to
insurance company. 1/13/86; Article from January 5, 1986 The New
York Times, "Reagan Seeks Cut of 40o in Funds for Mass Transit ";
Memo from Cable Communications Officer regarding election of 1986
Officers by the Community Programing Advisory Committee.
1/16/86; and Minutes of the December 9, 1985 Community Programming
Advisory Committee.
21. ADJOURNMENT _
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was
MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Carmichael, that this meeting be
adjourned at the hour of 2:40 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice
vote.
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