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_ SEPTEMBER 16, 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.
II 2. INVOCATION ' •
The Invocation was given by Council.member Foy. .
- I . Mayor Beauchamp read a proclamation declaring 'the week•of September
22 -27 Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Yakima. Dr.
Sam Booth of St Elizabeth's Medical Center was present to receive
' the proclamation.
Mayor Beauchamp read a proclamation. declaring' the week of
September ' 14 -20 • Retired :Senior Volunteer -Program' Week.
Toward the end" of the meeting the proclamation was accepted by
Susan Russell, Director of Yakima County Retired Senior Volunteer
Program.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Barnett stated on Monday he received confirmation
• from the Johnson Space Center that the coin from the
• • Challenger was indeed the Aakima and that it will be
returned to Yakima by Mrs. Scobee. Mayor Beauchamp explained that
prior to the end of Mr. Barnett's term as Mayor, Mr. Barnett had
s arranged for the V9 r Few} u SAY "-bi • Yakima Centennial coin
be taken on the space flight by Commander Scobee. Now that the
coin has been identified and will be be returned to the. City by
Mrs. Scobee, Mayor Beauchamp suggested Mr. .Barnett plan
a commemorative ceremony for this occasion, and relate the details
. to fellow Council members as that information is available. This
was the consensus of the Council.
Note: See minutes of October 14, 1986 for corrections to this
item of discussion under "Open Discussion for the Good of the
Order." • } .. - ,;
Council member Carmichael stated she would like to see Council
complete the second half of the storm drainage study they started
several years ago. She indicated the second phase of the study
would identify sources of funding to implement a computer plan
. :illustrating areas of- the system in of repair, and
' : how those repairs would effect the remainder' of the system.
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 the consensus
of the Council to add Item No. 9 a, and to remove Item No. 12 b,
as requested. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items,
including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by
Carmichael, 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.) •
Mayor Beauchamp indicated he would like to discuss the Lions Pool
contract, however, neglected to request the item be removed from
the Consent Agenda. It was the decision of the Council to address
- the issue during the "Other Business" portion of the meeting.
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5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION •
None
6. PUBLIC MEETING CONSIDERING THE REPORT FROM THE HEARING EXAMINER
REGARDING REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 624 N. 3RD AVENUF, AS
REQUESTED BY ELMER VANDERWOOD
Associate Planner Larry Lehman reviewed the staff report
explaining that the Hearing Examiner has recommended approval of
the request. A brief discussion ensued regarding the property due
south of Mr. Vanderwood's property, which•was also rezoned from M -1
to R -3 during the creation of the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and
Map, causing it to fall into the category of "nonconforming use."
Council members Foy and Berndt asked staff if the adjacent property
owner had been, notified of this and Mr. Lehman . indicated he • has no
knowledge that this occurred. It was moved by Foy, seconded by
Berndt, to accept the report , as rendered 'by the Hearing Examiner,
and ask the City Attorney to draw -up the•proper ordinance for final
approval:: •A -brief.,;discussion ensued regarding the adjacent
property and staff was asked to contact the property owner(s) to
ascertain if he would be interested in having the property
returned to the original M -1 zoning. The question was called for a
vote the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
7. PUBLIC MEETING CONSIDERING THE APPROVAL OF THE BELLEVUE MANOR FINAL
PLAT SUBMITTED BY MYRON ABRAMS, FOR PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF
44TH /45TH AVENUES AND ENGLEWOOD
Prior to discussion of this item Council member Barnett stated the
Regional Planning Commission (RPC) was .directed to develop a
subdivision ordinance for the urban area, and questioned the status
of that ordinance. Associate Planner Judd Black indicated the City
• and County adopted interim subdivision ordinances for the urban
area while the RPC continues working. on the subdivision ordinance.
He stated he does not know the status of that particular project.
Council member Buchanan interjected that property located at the
southwest corner of the airport is currently being subdivided by
the County. with streets being paved, etc. He cautioned this may
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become- a :major- problem yin -: the -future if - City .ever has to
.-11 purchase those homes due to ,•.the;Fairport.- noise. He suggested this
be brought to the attention. of the appropriate County staff, and
that•, perhaps the airport overlay district be• reviewed.prior to any
building being issued. It was •MOVED byvFoy,. seconded by
Carmichael, to approve of the request and authorize the Mayor to
sign the final plat. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
8. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM SUNFAIR PARADE BOARD TO PAINT 5 FT.
SYMBOLS ON INTERSECTIONS'OF CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Director of Public Works Jerry Copeland and Supervising Traffic
Engineer Hank Hein were present to respond to Council's inquiries
regarding this item. Mayor Beauchamp questioned what is meant by
"temporary markings" and if the request is approved, how frequent
will the markings appear on the parade route. Mr. Copeland stated
staff is not. recommending approval of permanent street markings
as was requested, however, does recommend a type of paint or
marking that will wear off relatively soon. Following further
discussion of the issue, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt,
to accept the report to allow temporary markings, and that Council
look at this concept on a permanent basis for next year.. Mayor
Beauchamp asked Kirk-Gilday to comment' regarding the frequency of
the markings along the parade route. Kirk Gilday, representing the
Sundusters, stated it is their intent to paint the sunburst symbol
at every intersection from 16th & Arlington, north to Yakima
Avenue, and then east to Naches Avenue. Mayor Beauchamp and
Council member Barnett stated they feel marking every intersection
is,,excessive,,and may-.be distracting-to motorists. Council member •
!Foy, ,, - Council authorize temporary markings for this-year's
parade and reevaluate• the• issue next year. The question.was-called
for , a- vote on the +Carried , by 5 -2 voice vote. Beauchamp
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and'Barnett voting nay. Council member Berndt thanked Mr.. Gilday
for the effort expended by the Sundusters in promoting the Sunfair
Parade.
• 9. REPORTS FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION:
*A. REQUEST FROM ARTHUR GROVER FOR CROSSWALK IN THE 2800 .BLOCK OF
TIETON 'DRIVE
The report and recommendation from the Traffic Engineering Division
recommending a crosswalk not be painted in the 2800 block Tieton
Drive was'accepted. •
B.' DIVISION• STREET' ONE -WAY WESTBOUND
' Supervising Traffic Engineer Hein indicated' staff-has no
further information to add to •the staff report and yielded to
questions from Council. Council member Barnett requested
clarification of point 2 c of the staff report which indicates the
stop at two intersections on 5th Avenue between and
Nob Boulevard• will be - -reversed: Mr.. Hein referred to the map
and indicated it•is, staff's intention to place stop at 5th
Avenue & Stewart and also at 5th Avenue and Peach Street - making it
a four -way stop on an interim basis. After a period of
time,-the original stop Signs would be removed,' thus reversing the
stop signs to fade '5th Avenue. Following further`discussion, it
was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, to table this item and have
. it referred back to -staff for clarification, such clarification to
explain - how traffic will flow one -way for 'one block and' then flow
aback into two -way traffic. r. Unanimouslycarried by voice
• 0 OF ' CROSSWALKS 'AND' •ENFORCEMENT OF VEHICLE VIOLATIONS
Council member Barnett referred to Page 3, paragraph 2 which states .
"Staff, when possible, will•establish and maintain stop bars at
selected crosswalks in the 'CBD." Mr. Barnett stated the minutes
of the August 20th Traffic'Safety Advisory Commission indicate stop
bars are of primary importance, however, today's 'staff is
not in• concurrence. Discussion continued in which Council members
voiced 'opinions as to which aspect of the report should take
priority. Council member Buchanan interjected that the crosswalk
at South 2nd Avenue & Yakima Avenue should be eliminated or the
. - shrubs be removed so motorists can see pedestrians.
Following further discussion Jerry Copeland suggested staff proceed
with the required painting and striping of the streets in which
federal funding has been expended for improvements. He further
suggested painting of the cross bars in the downtown area as time
and resources permit staff to do so. It was MOVED by. Berndt,
seconded - by Carmichael,' that given.the'- verbal' the
report.:' be accepted. The question was called for .a vote•.on the
:motion. by 5 -2 voice vote. Barnett and Sparling voting
' nay.
*10. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING PROPOSED LIONS POOL CONTRACT AND
CONSIDERATION 'OF RESOLUTION�°AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF'CONTRACT WITH
YAKIMA SCHOOL:DISTRICT #7
RESOLUTION NO. -5296, 'A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and • City Clerk' of •the' City of Yakima to execute a
Lions'Pool Use Agreement with Yakima School District #7. •
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
EXTENDING THE CURRENT FIRE PERS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO:' D-5297, A'RESOLUTION' authorizing' the extension of a
collective" bargaining - agreement with the PERS Fire Department
employees : ' . •
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12. APPROVAL OF REPORTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET:
*A. AUGUST 1986 TREASURY REPORT
The report from .the Director of Finance and Budget dated
September 16, 1986 regarding the investments of the City of Yakima,
was accepted and approved.
B. AUGUST BUDGET REPORT
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-' Council member Sparling suggested a budget ber created wherein the
expenditures are 5% less than 1986 rather than extending the
anticipation of revenue. City Manager Zais responded the budget
forecast is currently being ..prepared and will be - ,submitted to
Council the first of October, followed by the detailed preliminary
budget for 1987. He stated with the expenditure controls that have
been introduced into the general fund, a savings of approximately
5% is anticipated. Mr. Zais stated a portion of this savings is
attributable to the self- funding of insurance earlier.'this year.
He the 1987 budget forecast projects $225,000 to $250,000
less than the 1986 budget. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by
Buchanan, to accept the report. Unanimously carried by voice
vote . -
*13. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL REQUEST FOR CHIEF GREEN AND LT.
MIKE WELTON, POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO NASHVILLE, TN
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The Out -of -State travel for Chief Pleas Green and Lt. Mike Welton,
Police Department, to attend the 1986 annual meeting for the
International Association of Chiefs of Police, in Nashville,
Tennessee, October 3 -9, 1986, at a cost of $125 each
- • (meals, lodging and air transportation 'costs paid by attendees),
was approved.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1986 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PARKS DIVISION '(SECOND READING)
- An-:ordinance ,appropriating funds =.for the-Yakima Valley Slow Pitch
, Association. program ,in the Parks - :Division,; having been read by
title only at the previous meeting; was brought before the Council
, arsecond reading.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2983, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1986 budget for the
-City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 131 -Parks and
Recreation Fund for expenditure during 1986.
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15. OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Beauchamp presented a special awards to Reserve Officer Don
Lemon for more than 20 years of service to the Yakima Police
Reserves. Chief Pleas Green presented Mr. Lemon with his
retirement badge and thanked him for his service to the community.
Susan Russell, Director of the Yakima County Retired Senior
Volunteer Program, came forward at this time to accept the
proclamation read earlier by Mayor Beauchamp proclaiming September
14 -20 Retired Senior Volunteer Week. Mrs. Russell stated this
month is the RSVP's 15th nationwide anniversary which is being
celebrated throughout Yakima County. She introduced Meriam Athou,
a program volunteer, and Billy Joe Caldwell, the Federal Program
Officer for ACTION, the federal agency which provides half of the
funding for RSVP.
Mayor Beauchamp referred to the agreement between the City and the
School District •regarding the use of Lions- Pool, questioning the
-hourly--:cost to operate' the facility. Jerry Copeland responded
staff has arrived at a direct cost of $27.31, however,-'this figure
does not include overhead. He further explained it includes the
building, equipment, utilities, chemicals and personnel cost, but
this does not reflect administrative cost. Discussion ensued as
to what constitutes an hour of use. Council member Foy referred to
item 2 of the agreement which states "the hourly rate shall include
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the use of the pool and premises." Mr. Copeland stated this has
been discussed with staff and has yet to be clarified with the
School District.
Council member Buchanan recounted a discussion that occurred on
June 10th wherein staff informed Council the ridges caused by the
preliminary phase of the sealcoating process would be eliminated
later -in the process. Mr. Buchanan stated South 6th Street still
has approximately one inch ridges, and asked when the situation
r • 'would- be - rectified. ` Staff was`not present to''address: the' issue.
Information items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from State
Department of Revenue regarding Local Sales Tax Distributions.
9/8/86; Status report from Department of Community & Economic
Development and.Parks and Recreation Division regarding'Chesterley
Park Site Plan. 9/4/86; Agenda for September 17, 1986 Yakima
Hearing Examiner meeting; Memorandum from -the Executive Director,
Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau regarding Membership
revenue for 1985 and to =date for 1986; Yakima' Center' .Management
Report for August 1 -31, 1986; Permit Report for month of August
1986; Minutes of the August 20, 1986 Traffic Safety Advisory
- Commission _meeting; and Minutes of -- the - September 8, 1986 Yakima
Center Advisory Commission meeting.
16. •- SESSION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING '('ALLOW 45
MINUTES) ..
It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Berndt, 'to move into
Executive Session for approximately 50 minutes for the purpose of
discussing collective bargaining and pending litigation, and to
'fadjourn immediately thereafter.
17. ADJOURNMENT . Y "
Following the completJion of 'the 'Executive Session; the meeting was
adjourned at the hour of 4:25 p.m.
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