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AUGUST 19, 1986
BUSINESS MEETING .
1. ROLL CALL cs_.: r .
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Assistant Mayor
Clarence Barnett, presiding, Council members Pat Berndt, Lynn
Buchanan., Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling present on
roll call. Mayor Henry Beauchamp absent and excused. City Manager
Zais, City Attorn y"Andrews, and City Clerk Roberts also present.
2. INVOCATION .
The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Carmichael questioned if luncheon meetings were
being scheduled with the other boards and commissions. City
Manager Zais indicated staff was in the process of scheduling those
meetings.
4. CONSENT. AGENDA
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Assistant Mayor Barnett referred to the items placed on the .Consent
Agenda, questioning whether ,there were additions or deletions
from either Council members or citizens present. It was the
general. consensus. that Items Nos. 6, 10-A and 10 -B, be added to the
Consent Agenda as requested by Council member Foy and that Items
Nos. 16 -B and 17 (A .& B) .be. deleted Consent Agenda as
requested by Assistant Mayor - Barnett. The City Clerk then read the
Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by
title. Item No. 14 being on the Consent Agenda, Council took a
moment to say good -by to Eli Ashley, who is moving to Tacoma to
manage the Pantages Theatre. Mr. Ashley thanked the Council for
their support. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan,
that. the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried
by .roll call vote. Beauchamp absent. (Subsequent paragraphs
preceded by an asterisk.( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda
handled under one motion without further discussion.)
5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None.. .
*6. • REPORT FROM YAKIMA INTERURBAN LINES ASSOCIATION REQUESTING THAT
TROLLEYS BE PLACED ON NATIONAL HISTORICAL REGISTER
The staff recommendation to refer the request from the Yakima
Interurban Lines Association to staff for review of the National
Historic Registration impact on the Yakima Valley Transportation
system and the City's options for future use of the system, was
accepted.
7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND
DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Council member Foy'suggested the $35 penaity amount be added to
the list attached to the Resolution, in addition to the cost to
clear the the weedy lot. There being no one present wishing to
speak to this issue, and Resolution No. D -5281 having been read by
title, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that the
resolution as read, be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call
vote. Beauchamp absent.
RESOLUTION NO. ,D -5281, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code
Administration manager to clear certain weedy lots.
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8. REPORT FROM CODE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION REGARDING REGULATORY
AMUSEMENT FEES
Neal Coffey, Easy Enterprises, addressed the Council, stating
Mr. Shampine's research indicates the original taxing ordinance was
never meant to be regulatory. He urged Council to consider
dropping this tax altogether. Jim Hart, Yakima Music Co.,
indicated that at the time the license fee was initiated, it was
to regulate games considered gambling machines (bingo games). He
stated all gambling machines are now regulated by the State. He
informed Council that other cities in this state and across the
country have decreased or eliminated their license fees. He, too,
urged Council to decrease or eliminate this type of license fee.
Mike Hoff, Sunshine Valley Amusement Co., stated this was not a
regulatory ordinance in the first place, and they are not being
regulated. He requested relief from this license fee. Council
member Buchanan stated perhaps Council should review this during
the 1987 budget review. Council member Foy stated he would support
the idea of reviewing this and would like to have the Police Chief
involved in the background investigation of this issue. Council
member Carmichael stated in the early 1980's there was concern
about the number of video machines in the various establishments
and the amount of money the' - spending on these'games.
She stated Council was told at that time'that' one of the ways to
regulate the number of machines was by putting the regulatory fee
high enough to keep them from being placed everywhere. She
commented that maybe there is a difference in interpretation of the
regulation of these devices. Mr. Hoff commented the video game
business is about 50% of what it was in 1980. It was MOVED by
Berndt, seconded by Foy, to refer this back to staff to work with
these people to see where they are and came back to Council with a
recommendation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp
absent. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, to accept the
staff report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp
absent.
9. REPORT FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING PROPOSED REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR FIRE STATION RELOCATION STUDY
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to authorize the
RFP. Assistant Mayor Barnett expressed concern' about the statement
• in the RFP that this is going to be a cooperative consultant /staff
analysis and yet it is not specified what work the staff will
perform. Fire Chief Beeson indicated this type of detail would be
discussed during the interview process and be specified in the
contract. Council member Foy reviewed Item A under the desired
study products /procedures in the RFP and questioned why a
consultant is needed since staff has the capability of answering
those questions. Chief Beeson stated there are only two people who
could work on it and they' - don't have the 'tune. Council' member
Berndt asked if there is a funding "source to 'follow
through on the consultant's recommendations, and if not, there
isn't any reason to conduct the study. City Manager Zais commented
these studies would lead to future capital outlay planning and
alternative funding studies. Following further discussion, the
question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 5 -1 voice
vote. Sparling voting nay. Beauchamp absent.
10. REPORTS FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION:
*A. REPORT ON CLEARVIEW PROBLEM (FENCE AT NE CORNER OF TIETON
DRIVE /48TH AVENUE
The staff report regarding the clearview problem of the fence at
the northeast corner of Tieton Drive and 48th Avenue, was
accepted.
*B. EVALUATION OF JEFFERSON/PIERCE INTERSECTION BY TRAFFIC SAFETY
ADVISORY COMMISSION
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The staff report regarding the Jefferson/Pierce intersection and
the staff recommendation to include this intersection in the CBD
study work program, was accepted.
C. PARKING LIMITATION ON YAKIMA AVENUE AT THE CHINOOK TOWER
Assistant Mayor. Barnett inquired if this issue had been reviewed by
the Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee (DARC) or the management
of the Chinook Tower. Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works,
reported he has talked with the manager of the Chinook Tower, John
Welle, and although Mr. Welle was not very enthusiastic about the
idea of losing some off - street parking, he was able to accept it as
an interim solution. Council member Carmichael commented there has
not been a DARC meeting recently due to lack of a quorum. It was
MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to recommend that the
Traffic Engineer be directed under the section of the ordinance to
extend the bus stop, as requested, thereby temporarily removing two
additional parking spaces. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Beauchamp absent.
D. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL AND
PARKIN RESTRICTIONS IN THE VICINITY OF THE YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL
Following discussion regarding the inclusion in the proposed
ordinance parking prohibition on Spring Creek Road and other
parking regulation requests by the Yakima Air Terminal management,
it was the general consensus of the Council to refer the issue back
to staff to prepare an appropriate ordinance to include the parking
prohibitions as requested' by the Yakima Air Terminal management
(Washington Avenue, 16th Avenue to the City limits and both sides
of Spring Creek Road where it parallels the airport). Council
member Buchanan stated that 16th Avenue already has parking
prohibited at the end of the airport, however, it needs to be
properly signed because people park along the side of the road to
watch the planes.,
*11. REPORT FROM CODE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION REGARDING STATUS OF ENERGY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR CITY HALL
The report from the Code Administration Division regarding the
status of the Energy Management System for City Hall, was
accepted.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT:
A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO THE ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CULP-WESNER-CULP FOR REPLACEMENT OF AERATION SYSTEM FOR
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
RESOLUTION NO. D -5282, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an
amendment to the existing agreement with Culp - Wesner -Culp,
consulting engineers, for consulting engineering services.
B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1986 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR AERATION SYSTEM AT THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT (FIRST READING)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for an aeration system at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant, having been read by title only at this
meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until August 26,
1986.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A TANKER
AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY FIRE COMMISSIONER ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTION NO. D -5283, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a
"Tanker 1 Agreement" with the Tanker 1 Association.
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*14. REPORT FROM CAPITOL THEATRE REGARDING SIX -MONTH OPERATIONS STATUS
The report from the Capitol Theatre regarding its six -month
operations status was accepted.
*15. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL FOR JACK LOVELL, CODE
ADMINISTRATION DIVISION, TO OAKLAND, CA
The out -of -state travel for Jack Lovell, Code Administration
Division, to attend the 57th Annual Education and Code Development
Conference of the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials, in Oakland, California, September 28-
October 3, 1986, at a cost of $753, was approved.
16. APPROVAL OF REPORTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE. AND BUDGET:
*A. JULY 1986 TREASURY REPORT (STANDARD MOTION V-A - ACCEPT AND
APPROVE REPORT) III
The report from the Director of Finance and Budget dated August
19, 1986, regarding the July investments of the City of Yakima, was
accepted and approved.
B. JULY BUDGET REPORT (ACCEPT AND FILE REPORT)
It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, that the report
from the Director of Finance and Budget dated August 19, 1986,
regarding revenues and expenditures for the month of July 1986, be
accepted. Assistant Mayor Barnett asked where in the report does
it give information on the real estate transfer tax. John Hanson,
Director of Finance and Budget, stated that information is given in
the quarterly reports, but is not included in the monthly budget
reports. The question was called for the vote on the motion.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
17. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR AUGUST 26, 1986:
A. APPEAL BY JEAN GUNDERSON OF THE DECISION MADE BY THE HEARING
EXAMINER ON THE LYNN BATES REZONE REQUEST
B. APPEAL BY CLAYTON FRAZIER OF THE DECISION MADE BY THE HEARING
EXAMINER ON THE KEN OLSON REZONE REQUEST
Assistant Mayor Barnett stated it is improper for Council to set a
date of public meeting for August 26th when the deadline to receive
written material regarding the appeal is August 25th. He stated
the City Clerk has five days to give Council copies of the Hearing
Examiner's report and audio recording, after the deadline date, and
then set a date of public meeting. He. stated the earliest date it
could be held would be September 9th. It was MOVED by Foy,
seconded by Berndt, to set the date of public meeting for September
9, 1986 on the appeal by Clayton Frazier of the Hearing
Examiner's decision regarding the request of Ken Olson for a Class
3 Use at 3707 West Nob Hill Blvd., and the appeal by Jean Gunderson
on the Hearing Examiner decision regarding the request of Lynn
Bates for a Class 3 Use at 903 South 41st Avenue. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1986 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR REVENUE SHARING AUTHORIZATIONS (SECOND
READING)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for Revenue Sharing authorizations
having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought
before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2978, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1986 Budget for the
City of Yakima; and appropriating, transferring and re-
appropriating amounts within and among various funds and accounts,
all as appropriations for the 1986 City of Yakima Budget.
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19. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHARGE FOR SEPTAGE
WASTE
An Ordinance amending the charge for septage waste having been read
by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, that
the ordinance be passed. Failed by 3 -3 voice vote. Barnett,
Buchanan and Sparling voting nay. Beauchamp absent. Following
discussion and Assistant Mayor Barnett having given up the gavel to
Council member Carmichael, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by
Sparling, to reconsider the ordinance. Unanimously carried by
, .voice vote. 'Beauchamp absent. The ordinance amending the charge
for waste having been read by title again, it was MOVED by
Foy, seconded by Berndt, that the ordinance be passed. It was
MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Sparling, to amend the ordinance
before us to delete the $.03 per gallon rate and have it read
$0.026 per gallon, as a substitute. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Beauchamp absent. The question was called for the vote on
the motion, as amended. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.'
Beauchamp absent. Council member Carmichael returned the
chairmanship of the meeting and the gavel to Assistant Mayor
Barnett.
ORDINANCE NO. 2979, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and
utilities; increasing the septage disposal fee; and amending
Subsection A of Section 7.63.030 of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code.
20. OTHER BUSINESS
Council member Buchanan stated that some time back Council had a
discussion regarding the ambulance situation in Yakima. He stated
he has listened to several comments in the health care field
wondering what the City is going to do about a situation where one
ambulance company is called to cover for the other one because the
other one was out of service due to equipment malfunction. He
stated he would like to find out how many times this situtation
occurs.
Council member Foy requested that if we are getting close to
completing our gathering of annexation data that we expedite that
study so that information can be included in the fire station
relocation study.
Information Items
Items of Information supplied to Council were: Memo from Code
Administration Manager regarding Tudor Guest House, 3111 Tieton
Drive. 8/14/86; Memo from the Traffic Engineer regarding Street
Light Outages. 8/12/86; Letter to the Mass Media Bureau, Federal
Communications Commission, regarding 5% franchise fee.
8/13/86; Memo from the Fleet Manager regarding Delivery and
Acceptance of Automated Side Loading Refuse Trucks. 8/12/86; Memo
from the Director of Engineering & Utilities regarding Inquiry From
Phil Salatino Regarding Manhole Lids on Summitview - 7th Ave. to 40
Ave. 8/14/86; Letter from David H. Putney regarding appreciation
of the assistance of Mr. Bob Bounds in addressing the Yakima Motel
Association regarding occupant violations and enforcement. 8/8/86;
Monthly Report of the Chief of Police for July 1986; Agenda
of the August 20, 1986 Yakima Hearing Examiner meeting; and
Minutes of the August 6, 1986 Greater Yakima Constitution
Bicentennial Committee and Notice of their August 19, 1986 meeting.
21. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (ALLOW 20
MINUTES)
It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, to move into
Executive Session for approximately 20 minutes for the purpose of
discussing collective bargaining, and immediately adjourn
thereafter. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
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22. ADJOURNMENT
Upon the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was
adjourned at the hour of 4: . p.m.
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