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• MARCH 18, 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; 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 members Pat Berndt
and Jack Sparling absent and excused.
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'2 . INVOCATION: :> _ . :: :f )_) } i = _ j
The Invocation was given by Mayor Beauchamp.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Beauchamp expressed sorrow at the loss of three local
citizens, Dolores Goodman, Margaret Cash, (mother of Dolores
Goodman) and Ted Donelson, husband of former City Clerk, Marie
Donelson.
Mayor Beauchamp read a proclamation declaring March 22, 1986 as
"Greater Faith Community Gym Fund Raising Day" in Yakima. He
stated a book written by Reverend Joe Denman entitled "The Truth
About the Truth" will be available at various locations, and
encouraged participation in this effort. The proceeds from this
event will go towards the construction of a gymnasium .which will
serve as an alternative to drugs and alcohol for Yakima's youth.
Council member Carmichael referred to the letter and map in the
Council packet from David Clevenger regarding property'donated for
a City park. She stated the map does not indicate which piece of
property has been donated for this purpose. She also referred to
the memo regarding the 6th Avenue Pedestrian Greenway, stating
the memo makes reference to plans, and the plans were not included
in the information to Council. Dennis Covell, Director of
Engineering and Utilities, indicated the memo was sent to Fred
- Stouder :and'`' "ff O felt'f'the informiatioii' should be shared with
Council. He stated he has a preliminary copy of the plans in his
office, however, the map is not reproducible and could not be
included in the packet. He stated he would be happy to review the
drawing with her. Council member Buchanan stated the block being
considered for a pedestrian greenway was designated by Council as a
bicycle path at one time and a map illustrating such was supposed
to have been published. He asked what has happened to that aspect.
Mr. Covell stated he does not know the status of that project.
Council member Buchanan stated this should be researched by staff.
Council member Barnett noted an article in the Herald Republic
indicated City irrigation systems were to be operating no later
than May 1st and questioned if this isn't about' 15 days later
than usual. Mr: 'Covell..stated. it takes several days from the time
the systems are initially turned on until all systems are fully
operational. He indicated staff is hoping to have the systems
operational by April 1st.
Mayor 'Beauchamp stated the Sarg Hubbard Park issue will be added to
the agenda as Item 13 A.
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 consensus
of the Couricii`':to" add Items' Nos1 8C and `l3 A, ' 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
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read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Berndt
and 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 MEETING OF MARCH 11, 1986
The Council minutes of March 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
011ie Nelson, 3302 Home Drive, gave a status report on the
activities of the Nob Hill Now Committee. He stated all of the
PTA's, and service clubs have been contacted regarding the passage
of the Street Improvement Bond Issue on April 8, 1986. He reported
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kocher and Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bontrager have agreed to
head up a committee to do extra telephoning prior to the election
and attempt to distribute more reader boards. He stated 35 high
school students will be distributing pamphlets on the weekend prior
to the election, as well as manning key intersections advising
citizens that April 8th is an election day. Mr. Nelson expressed
appreciation to the news media for coverage provided in the fall
and the support currently be given in this effort. He added it is
important citizens realize the project includes Nob Hill Boulevard
from 16th Avenue east, and 40th Avenue, Tieton Avenue and North
1st Street as well. Council member Foy stated it is important to
point out the fact this is a five million dollar project which will
generate jobs for individuals in the community. He expressed
appreciation of the efforts of Mr. , Nelson and the -Nob Hill Now
Committee. Council member Barnett questioned the financial status
of the Committee. Mr. Nelson responded approximately 70% of their
goal has been reached through contributions from individuals and
various companies. He stated funds are still being sought and
asked those so inclined to make their checks payable to the "Nob
Hill Now Committee ". Mayor Beauchamp expressed appreciation to Mr.
Nelson and the Committee for the effort expended on this issue.
7. HEARING ON 1986 IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT ROLL
This being the time set for the hearing on the 1986 Irrigation
Maintenance Assessment Roll, Mayor Beauchamp opened the hearing for
comment. Ty Wick, Superintendent of the Water Division, indicated
the Preliminary Assessment Roll has been prepared as prescribed by
law and the report submitted for Council consideration. He stated
the variance in rates is due to the amount of repair and
maintenance required by the individual system. Council member Foy
suggested Council yield the floor to citizen comments prior to
comments and questions by Council members. Ancil Baker, 314
Thornton Lane, (District 689) indicated he has lived at this
address for 33 years and has always had poor water pressure. He
stated last year they were without irrigation water for 27 days
and he does not feel the 50o increase in irrigation rates is
justifiable. He stated there was minimal water pressure even after
Barge- Lincoln School connected to City water. Mr. Baker asked to
be shown the expenditures for this particular district. Council
member Foy referred to Exhibit C which indicates expenses for
District 689 and requested Ty Wick respond to questions raised by
Mr. Baker. Mr. Wick stated there was a combination of events which
lead to the increase in irrigation rates..The motor and the pump
had to be repaired and there was daily maintenance on the box
itself. He indicated Barge - Lincoln School had withdrawn from the
irrigation system, however, they still pay the irrigation
assessment. Council member Barnett indicated this is a rather
small district, therefore, the amount absorbed by each user is
greater than that of a larger district. Council member Foy
reviewed the assessment from 1981 through 1986 explaining that
District 689 had a deficit and it is projected they will have
expenses in the amount of $9,000 in 1986. Mr. Baker stated he had
been informed by the ditch company of a $14,000 carry -over.
Council member Carmichael indicated the ditch company and the
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irrigation district are two separate entities with separate
expenses. Council member Foy requested Mr. Wick meet with Mr.
Baker and review the expenses for the ditch company versus the
irrigation district expenses.
Reverend Denman having arrived during the hearing, Mayor Beauchamp
interrupted the hearing momentarily to present the aforementioned
proclamation to him. Reverend Denman stated the purpose of
publishing his book is to raise funds to construct a $250,000
gymnasium to be used by the young people of Yakima as an
alternative to drugs. He indicated the book sells for $10.00 plus
tax. •
The hearing having resumed, Florence Hay, 716 South 18th Avenue,
appeared before Council asking why two notices regarding the 1986
Irrigation Assessment were mailed out to property owners. Council
member Barnett explained that a computer error had been discovered
necessitating the need for a corrected notice. There being no
other citizens present to speak to the issue, the public hearing
was closed by Mayor Beauchamp. Council member Barnett introduced
five reductions in assessments and a proposal to change the 97%
increase in District 279 so it would be phased in over a two year
period. He indicated Council was provided with a copy of this
information for review prior to the Council meeting. The proposal
having been reviewed by Council member Barnett, it was MOVED by
Foy, seconded by Barnett, that the Irrigation Maintenance
Assessment Roll be amended to include Council member Barnett's
proposal and the rate of District 450 be set at .00530, District
529 be set at .00600, District 688 be set at .00540, District 689
be corrected, if necessary, to .00700, District 857 be set at
.01000, District 861 be set at .00840 and District 279 be set at
.00520 for the calendar year of 1986. Council member Buchanan
commented Council needs to be anticipating improvements in the
irrigation districts as well as considering increasing the reserves
beyond the four month operating expenses. Council member Barnett
was in agreement with this and felt it advisable for Council to
request the Utility Rate Advisory Board (URAB) review the four
month - operating service and recommend to Council an increase for
future years. City Manager Zais reminded Council the City is
currently engaged in a study through the Water Comprehensive Plan
evaluation for both domestic and irrigation system requirements for
the future. He stated when the study is completed by CH2M Hill it
will be presented to the URAB and to Council for consideration.
Mr. Zais reminded Council there is another pending assignment which
Council has given staff in previous months, that being the issue of
consolidation of irrigation districts. Council member Barnett
pointed out his proposal does have a $2,020 reduction impact on the
system. Mayor Beauchamp asked Ty Wick to respond to complaints of
poor water pressure. Mr. Wick stated there are several things
which could be contributing to this particular problem. He
indicated it may be the time of day the system is being used, or
that some of the users have installed pumps to increase their
pressure, and many of the users have old pipes which need to be
replaced with plastic pipe or some other more efficient type of
irrigation pipe. The question was called for a vote on the motion
to amend the assessment roll. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Berndt and Sparling absent. Ordinance No. 2951 having been read
by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Foy, the
Ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Berndt and Sparling absent. Council member Foy asked Mr. Wick to
respond to Page K5 of the financial analysis report which indicates
the City has lost 206,289 square feet since 1982. Mr. Wick stated
the City receives requests each year from businesses asking they be
exempted from the irrigation assessment roll because their entire
lot_has asphalted, and this accounts for- the - reduction.
ORDINANCE NO. 2951, AN ORDINANCE confirming the irrigation
maintenance assessment roll of the City of Yakima for the calendar
year 1986 and levying irrigation maintenance assessments according
to such roll.
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*8. PRESENTATION OF 1985 YEAR -END REPORT BY CITY EMPLOYEES PUBLIC
RELATIONS COMMITTEE
The report from the chairman of the City Employees Public Relations
Committee, dated March 12, 1986, regarding its activities during
1985, was accepted.
9. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO CITY EMPLOYEES CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION
Mayor Beauchamp asked that the Council Committee interview 'the
candidates and bring back a recommendation for appointment to the
Civil Service Commission. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by
Foy, that the three names be referred to the Council Committee, and
a recommendation be brought to the Council after interviews have
been conducted. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Berndt and
Sparling absent.
*10. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT AND
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR SOUTH CENTRAL TOURISM REGION 3 FOR
TOURIST PROMOTION FUNDING
RESOLUTION NO D. 5230, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a
Tourist Promotion Agreement with the South Central Regional Tourism
Council.
AN ORDINANCE the '1986 budget for the City of Yakima; and
making an appropriation in the 170 - Tourist Promotion Fund for
expenditure during 1986, having been read by title only at this
meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until March 25,
1986.
*11. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR LIONS POOL REHABILITATION
PROTECT
The report from the Public Works Director dated March 18, 1986,
with respect to the completion of the work on the Modernization of
Lions Pool Facility Project, performed by Frenzel Construction Co.,
Inc., was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final
estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
*12. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 1986 BUDGET REPORT
The Budget report for ttemonth of February 1986 from the Director
of Finance & Budget was accepted. -
13. OTHER BUSINESS
Council member Buchanan reported a number of tapes were brought
back from the National League of Cities Conference regarding
issues which he and Council member Carmichael felt were pertinent
to the Council. He stated the tapes are available in the Council
office if Council members would like to listen to them. Council
member Buchanan stressed the importance of Council getting involved
in the issues addressed in the tapes now or they will be of no
value. Mayor Beauchamp stated he would like Council members
Buchanan and Carmichael to give a brief overview of the National
League of Cities activities at next weeks Council meeting.
Council member Carmichael stated the City of Yakima participated in
compiling a report on the impact of the Gramm- Rudman Act to present
legislators at Washington D.C., and this is available for Council
to review also.
In reference to Council member Carmichael's inquiry regarding the
Clevenger letter, City Manager Zais indicated this has to do with
the Gailleon Park property issue. Mr. Zais stated the appropriate
action for Council at this time would be to refer this to staff and
the Parks Commission for an evaluation and recommendation back to
Council on the disposition of that property. It was MOVED by Foy,
seconded by Barnett, to refer the item to staff and the Parks
Commission for an evaluation and recommendation back to Council on
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the disposition of the property. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Berndt and Sparling absent.
City Manager Zais stated the 1986 Final Budget has been printed and
a copy presented to Council members today. He stated a summary
format has also been prepared for Council.
Information Items .
Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from Shirley
L. Doty, State Representative, regarding SB4630 with the Ballard -
.Briston Amendment, (The Tort Reform Bill). 3/11/86; Letter from
Western Warehouse & Investment' Co. asking the City Attorney to
review the status of property donated to the City by,the David
Clevenger family. 3/12/86; Memorandum from Dennis Covell, Director
of Engineering and Utilities, regarding the 6th Avenue Pedestrian
Greenway. 3/7/86; Memo from City Attorney regarding Damage Claims
Referred to Insurance Company. 3/5/86; City of Yakima,
Implementation Tasks, Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. 3/11/86;
1986 Community Development Block Grant Monthly Report. February
1986; Yakima Center Management Report. February 1 -18, 1986; Letter
from Department Of Social And Health Services regarding the City
of Yakima, "S" Street Water Line Extension, Yakima County. 3/5/86;
and Minutes of the February 19, 1986 Police and Fire Civil Service
Commission meeting.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was
MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Carmichael, this meeting be adjourned
at the hour of 3:'06 p.m: Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Berndt and Sparling absent.
A ; .citizen being present, at 3:09 p.m. and ,wishing r to L speak. to the
issue of the 1986 Irrigation Assessment Roll, it was MOVED by Foy,
seconded by Carmichael, the meeting be re- opened. .Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Berndt and Sparling absent. William
Hambelton, 615 South 32nd Avenue, requested the pink card giving
notice of the assessment be sent to the property owner rather than
the bank or financial institution paying the mortgage. He further
requested the actual billing, which is sent out in May, be sent to
the payee. Mayor Beauchamp stated staff<,._will investigate the
manner in which the notices are processed. Mr.':Hambelton asked
why District 661 has almost a. , 33% increase this year. Council
member Barnett stated the .increase .in-.rates was necessary to
rebuild the reserves and meet a Council policy of having each
district have a four month operating reserve. Mr.. Hambelton
stated he concurs with that theory, but questioned S by it could not
have been spread over two or three years„ rather than, all at one
time He indicated he does not -know which_ district he is in and
has no idea how much his assessment is for 1986.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was
MOVED-by Barnett, seconded by Buchanan, this meeting be adjourned
at the hour of 3:14 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Berndt and Sparling absent.
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