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FEBRUARY 25, 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 `Ha11:.Yakima, Washington. Mayor Henry
Beauchamp, presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett, Pat Berndt,
Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, and Jerry Foy present on roll call.
City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts and
Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. Council member Jack Sparling
absent and excused.
2. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Pastor Vic Pentz, First Presbyterian
Church.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
None.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Beauchamp 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. 9 and 17 be added to the
Consent Agenda, as requested by Council member Foy. 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. Sparling absent.
(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 FEBRUARY 4 & 11,
1986
The -Council minutes of February 4 and 11, 1986 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. HEARING ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR L.I.D. NO. 1038, 81ST AVENUE
SEWER DISTRICT
This being the time set for the hearing on final assessment roll
for L.I.D. No. 1038, 81st Avenue, Rita Germunson, Office Engineer,
reviewed the staff report and responded to questions by Council
members. Warren A. Cooper, 409 South 81st Avenue, addressed
Council regarding the assessed amount for his property involved in
this sewer local improvement district. He 'stated he feels he is
being charged an excessive amount given the fact his lot is smaller
than most of the lots involved ' inc:the 'L.-I.D. A -brief discussion
ensued regarding the formula used to compute the assessments.
Council member Foy pointed out three other lots with smaller square
footage than Mr. Cooper's lot. Mr. Cooper stated he was referring
to fronts footage. Mrs. Germunson indicated that using other
standard formulas would result in lower assessments for duplexes on
lots- smaller than Mr. Cooper's. There being no other citizens
present wishing to address the issue, the public portion of the
hearing was closed. The ordinance having been read by title, it
was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, the ordinance be adopted.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Sparling absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2942, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment roll
covering Local Improvement District No. 1038 as created and
established by Ordinance No. 2879 of the Ordinances of the City of
Yakima.
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8. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM THE YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL BOARD
REGARDING RESOLUTION OF INDEMNIFICATION FOR BOARD OFFICERS
Bill Almon, Chairman of the Yakima Air Terminal Board, appeared
before Council to present this request and respond to Council's
questions. Mr. Almon reported the airport is currently negotiating
with Fred S. James for liability insurance coverage for the Board
members, and will have a policy in place shortly. However, the
policy has a $10,000 deductible. He requested Council approval of
a resolution by the Air Terminal Board which provides that
individual board members would be indemnified by the board from
personal liability incurred while acting in good faith on air
terminal matters. He further commented membership on this board
could be jeopordized if this coverage is not afforded to these
individuals working in a voluntary capacity. Concern was expressed
by Council member Foy that if the resolution is approved, and
insurance is not acquired, the City would be liable for any
judgement against the board members. Following further discussion
on the matter, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, the
resolution submitted by the Yakima Air Terminal Board be approved,
with the provision that insurance must be obtained. The question
was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Sparling absent.
*9. PRESENTATION BY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET ON 1985 YEAR -END
INSURANCE REPORT
The year -end report from Fred S. James & Company, dated February
18, 1986, regarding the 1985 insurance claims was accepted.
10. PRESENTATION BY, PERSONNEL DIVISION ON 1985 YEAR -END AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION /CONTRACT COMPLIANCE REPORT
Personnel Officer Weaver was present to respond to Council's
questions. Mayor Beauchamp expressed concern with the progress
made in the hiring of minorities, and the lack of minority
contractors and laborers being used on various City projects over
the last five years. Mayor Beauchamp referred to the Public Works
Department where six new employees were added in entry level
positions, however, he noted none of these were minority hires.
Mr. Weaver referred Council to Page M13 of the report which
indicates two minorities were hired by the Public Works Department.
Mr. Weaver explained it was necessary to utilize Employment
Security for recruitment purposes due to the number of positions
open at one time. He indicated there was no oral or written
examination given for these positions, rather an evaluation of
experience and training was used to determine eligibility of the
applicants. Mayor Beauchamp expressed concern with an examination
process by which a person who has been employed by the City
previously, and doing a satisfactory job, could be disqualified.
He stated he is aware of instances in the past where a person has
been in City employment for two or three years, tests for a
particular position, and is unable to qualify for that position.
Mr. Weaver emphasized he shares Mayor Beauchamp's concern, however,
there is no mechanism in place at this time to give first
preference to individuals who have previously worked for the City.
City Manager Zais indicated permanent employees are given credit
for years -of- service whenever they apply for promotionals, and
stated this could be explored for temporary employees. It was
MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Foy, that staff work with the
Civil Service Commission in evaluating the option for amending the
rules to allow credit for temporary employee service in the
examination process whenever they apply for permanent city
employment. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Esther Huey,
Assistant Director of O.I.C., expressed concern with the report, as
well as the City's examination procedures. She suggested the City
give consideration to the "selective certification" process which
would allow a person be hired even though he /she is not in the top
three of the register. Mrs. Huey also stated she has not seen a
recruitment brochure and suggested the City consider developing
such a brochure to be used in the recruitment of minorities. A
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brief discussion ensued regarding selective certification after
which it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, that the Civil
Service Commission be requested to explore the possibility of
amending the Civil Service rules to include selective
certification in the recruitment process. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Sparling absent. City Manager Zais requested Dennis
Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities, respond to Mayor
Beauchamp's comment that he had not observed minorities on job
sites during the paving of Walnut, 5th Avenue, 3rd Avenue and Nob
Hill Boulevard projects. Mr. Covell stated minorities were
employed and used on these jobs. He stated documentation of
minority participation is supplied by the contractor and staff
conducts on- the - job -site interviews to insure minorities are being
employed. He stated he could give no explanation as to why
minorities were not observed on the aforementioned job sites by
Mayor Beauchamp. Council member Carmichael commented she had
observed minorities on some•of these projects. Council member Foy
stated staff needs to insure that the contractors are, in fact,
hiring and using minorities on the various City projects. *See
addition to Item No. 10 in Council minutes of March 11, 1986.
*11. SET DATE OF HEARING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTEE PERFORMANCE
REPORT FOR MARCH 11, 1986
March 11, 1986 was set as the date of hearing on the 1985 Community
Development Grantee Performance Report.
*12. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET REGARDING JANUARY 1985
BUDGET STATUS
The Budget Report for the month of January 1986 from the Director
of Finance & Budget was accepted.
*13. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL FOR:
A. BRUCE CREST, CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, TO. DALLAS, TEXAS.
The out -of -state travel for Bruce Crest, Cable Conuuunications
to Dallas, Texas, March 13 -16, 1986 to attend the Southwest
regional Conference of the National Association of
Telecommunications Officers & Advisors, at no cost to the City,
was approved. _ B. ROBERT WEAVER, PERSONNEL DIVISION, TO NEW ORLEANS, LA
The out -of -state travel for Robert Weaver, Personnel Officer,
to New Orleans, Louisiana, June 15 -18, 1986, to attend the
Annual Conference of the American Society for Personnel
Administration, at a cost of the $350 registration fee
(employee paying transportation, meals and lodging), was
approved..
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C. DICK ZAIS, CITY MANAGER, TO ASHLAND, OREGON
The out -of -state travel for Dick Zais, City Manager, to
Ashland, Oregon, April 1 -4, 1986 to attend the Northwest
Regional City Management Conference at a cost of $277.50, was
approved. •
*14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1986 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR 1986 INSURANCE PREMIUMS (SECOND READING)
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An Ordinance appropriating funds for 1986 insurance premiums having
been read by title only. at the previous meeting, was brought before
the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE. NO. 2943, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1986 Budget for the
City of Yakima; making appropriations from unappropriated fund
balances within various funds for expenditure during 1986. .
*15. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1986 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR OUTSTANDING 1985 ENCUMBRANCES (SECOND
READING) •
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An Ordinance amending the 1986 Budget for the City of Yakima,
making appropriations for outstanding 1985 encumbrances having been
read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the
Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2944, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1986 Budget for the
City of Yakima; making appropriations from unappropriated fund
balances within various funds for expenditure during 1986.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN
ORDINANCE NO. 2945, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees
to be effective March 31, 1986; amending Section 2.20.100 A.,
2.20.100 C., 2.20.110 A., and 2.20.110 F., all of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY
CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 2946, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations;
adopting by reference the Washington State Energy Code, setting new
energy conservation standards for commercial and residential
structures within the City of Yakima; repealing existing energy
code standards; repealing Chapter 11.05 and reenacting a new
Chapter 11.05 and the various sections thereof as a new chapter and
new sections of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
18. OTHER BUSINESS
It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, that a telegram be sent to
Representatives Lewis and Doty asking their support on the
passage of SB 4630, relating to Tort Reform Liability, which is to
be voted on in Olympia tomorrow. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Sparling absent.
Council member Carmichael reported on the various .activities of
the Legislative Day in Olympia. She stated the request to continue
using Block Grant Funds from general revenue sources for
continuation of housing programs was defeated. The Binding
Arbitration for Transit Workers was also defeated, while the Water
Quality Act was signed by the governor. She stated the Boundary
Reveiw Board legislation is in the Senate, and if it does not move
out of Committee by Wednesday, it will not be dealt with this year.
Council member Buchanan commended staff on the effort expended to
verse the Council members on issues to be discussed during
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Legislative Day. City Manager Zais commented on the importance of
broadening the scope of contacts amoung the legislators, and
encouraged Council to do so. Council member Foy spoke of the
legislative hot line and the importance of utilizing the hot line
to followup on the issues of concern to Council. Council member
Carmichael spoke of the importance of HB 1492, HB 1419 and SB 4559
stating it is important these bills make it out of the Senate and
House. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that
support for HB 1419 and SB 4559, pertaining to lifting the 106%
lid,`be included in the telegram to Representatives Lewis and Doty.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
Council member Buchanan stated if ESB 4609 passes with the
amendment attached the City will have to buy the property along Nob
Hill Boulevard, thus increasing the cost of the Nob Hill Boulevard
Project. He stated it is important this amendment be taken off of
ESB 4609. (Council member Barnett absent after 3:20 p.m.) It was
MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that opposition to ESB
4609 as now drafted be added to the telegram' to Representatives
Lewis and Doty. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling
absent.
City Clerk Roberts stated several letters have been received from
school children who toured City Hall during the Centenial
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Celebration. A sample of the letters was prepared for Council
members to review. It was the consensus of the Council the letters
be placed in the Council Office in the "readers file" so they may
be reviewed when time permits.
City Manager Zais reminded Council members they must file public
disclosure statements prior to April 15, 1986.
Associate Planner, Don Skone distributed copies of the final draft
of the Urban Area Zoning Ordiance, the amendments to the Urban
Area Plan, Hearing Examiner Ordinance and Interlocal Agreement. He
state the material contains proposed findings of fact and
conclusions for action on the ordinance and amendment t� the plan
for Council's consideration prior to next Tuesday's meeting.
Information Items
Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from Yakima
County Development Association regarding update of present
activities being developed for New Vision. 2/13/86; Memorandum
from Public Works Director regarding Parks and Recreation Division
sponsored class discussing process of making beer and why various
- beers'taste different. 2/20/86;' Letter from Public Works Director
to Superintendent of Yakima School District #7 regarding contract
for use of Lions Pool facilities. 2/20/86; Letter to Larry
Mathews from Water /Irrigation Superintendent responding to Mr.
Mathew's request for additional information regarding water rates.
2/20/86; Memorandum from Public Works Director and Traffic
Engineering Manager regarding SB 4643 Provisional Drivers License.
2/20/86; Memorandum from Public Works Director and Traffic
Engineering Manager regarding Walnut Street from Naches to 6th
Street. 2/4/86; and Agenda for 2/25/86 Board of Adjustment meeting
and minutes of their February 5, 1986 meeting.
19. '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 3:24 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Barnett and Sparling absen .
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