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AUGUST 27, 1985
BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
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The City Council- met in session on this..date. at 2 :00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of. City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Mayor Clarence
Barnett,. presiding-, Council members Lynn Buchanan; •Lynn Carmichael,
. Jerry•Foy, and Jack Sparling ,present orn roll call.. Council member
Henry Beauchamp present after 3:20 p.m. Council-, :member Pat Berndt
absent and excused. Staff members present were City Manager Zais,
Assistant City Attorney Vanek` and City Clerk Roberts..,
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance' was led by Mayor Barnett. -.
3. OPEN'DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
None.
4. CONSENT, AGENDA
Mayor Barnett referred to the Items placed on the Consent Agenda,
questioning whether there were any additions or- ..deletions from either
Council members•or citizens present. There.being -.no changes requested,
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 voice vote. Beauchamp and Berndt 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. HEARING' ON A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT
1601 SUMMITVIEW, AS REQUESTED BY FIDDLESTICKS,
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This being the time set for . the hearing on a major modification to an
existing Planned 'Development for property ,.located 1601 Summitview,
requested by Fiddlesticks, and the hearing procedure having been read,
the Mayor opened the hearing for testimony. Don Skone, Associate
Planner, stated this is a major modification to add a book store for
Fiddlesticks. There being no, citizen present wishing to speak to this
item, the Mayor closed the public portion:,of,the hearing. It was MOVED
by Carmichael., seconded by Buchanan that Ithe Council _concur with the
Planning. Commission's recommendation to approve the final Plan and
Program for the major modification, subject to the following three
conditions: 1) Vacation of the irrigation easement along' the south
boundary and relocation of-the irrigation line per specifications of
the . City`.- Engineer; 2) Submittal of engineering design for the
proposed storm drainage system for review and approval by the City •
Engineer; and 3) Dedication of four feet:of right -of -way to the City
of -Yakima Unanimously: carried. by voice; vote. Beauchamp and Berndt
absent. • .
7. HEARING ON A REZONE OP PROPERTY AT 501'NORTH 2ND REQUESTED BY
'BILL HUIBREGTSE
This being the time set for the hearing on a „rezone of property at 501
North grid Street, from R -3 to B -1, as requested by Bill Huibregtse, and
the hearing procedure having been read,'the Mayor opened the hearing
for testimony. John Haddix, Planning Supervisor, stated that William
Huibregtse has submitted a request for rezone for a'professional office
building. He stated the staff and Planning Commission have recommended
approval of the request. The proposal is consistent with the Urban
Area Plan. William Huibregtse, proponent advocating the rezone, stated
this is consistent with the new Urban Area Plan zoning ordinance.
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There being no other citizen present wishing to speak to this item, the
public portion of the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by Carmichael,
seconded by Buchanan, that Council concur with the Planning Commission
'. recaunendation, which is to approve the request. Unanimously carried
by voice vote. Beauchamp and Berndt absent.
8. RECONSIDERTION• -OF FRS HANDICAPPED REGULATIONS /REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED
FROM JULY 2, 1985)
Bob Weaver, Personnel Officer, stated that on July 2nd, Council was
given a detailed report on , ,the handicapped regulations and City
requirements, at which time, Council directed staff to go back and see
what could be done within our own capabilities in the City. He stated
there were a number of things staff could do, however,, collectively
these small jobs constitute one larger public works improvement project
and must be let for bids. Responding to Council- member Carmichael's
questions regarding these requirements, Bob. Weaver stated these
requirements were first mentioned last May and the cities were given
until October 1986 to accomplish any changes. Following discussion, it
was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to direct that an
architectural firm be contacted to prepare plans.and estimates for the
remodeling of the City's facilities to 'camply-with FRS handicapped
accessible regulations. Council member Foy stated the staff
recanmendation also requests authorization for extension of the current
contract for City Hall modifications, for which he was reluctant to
give because the costs are not known at this time. Council member
Buchanan questioned where the funding is caning from to pay for the
plans. City Manager.,Zais stated' it would cane from the $85,000
allocated for engineering' services in'i'985. John Hanson, Director of
Finance and Budget, stated there is about $30,000 left from the $50,000
. which was allocated for handicapped accessibility type projects and
those funds could be used. The question was called for a vote on the
motion. Carried by 4 -1 voice vote. Sparling voting nay. Beauchamp
and Berndt absent.
9. RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Mayor Barnett questioned if there was any citizen present wishing to
speak to this issue. There, being no citizen present. wishing to speak
to this issue, and the-resolution having been read by title, it was
. MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Foy, that Resolution No. D -5156, be
passed.. Following discussion regarding the status of the budget for
this program,. the question,:-Was called for a vote on the motion.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp.and Berndt absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5616, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration
Manager to clear certain weedy lots.
* 10. REQUEST BY NIMLO FOR PARTICIPATION IN: FLSA.PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION
The staff report and recommendation to- authorize participation in the
National Institute of Municipal Law Officers litigation relating to the
Fair Labor Standards Act, was accepted and approved.
*11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION. OF AN .AGREEMENT- WITH THE YAKIMA
HOUSING. AUTHORITY -
RESOLUTION NO.. D- 5157,..A RESOLUTION authorizing .the City Manager and
. the City.Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Cooperation Agreement
with the Housing Authority. _of the City .of Yakima; and repealing
Resolution No. D- 5108... , .
*12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING - EXECUTION OF .A CANAL CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH THE
YAKIMA VALLEY CANAL COMPANY .
RESOLUTION NO. D -5158, A RESOLUTION .authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the. City of Yakima to execute a Canal
Crossing Agreement with the Yakima Valley Canal.Canpany.
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*13. PRESENTATION OF THE SIX MONTH FINANCIAL REPORT FROM THE CAPITOL
THEATRE
The Capitol Theatre six month financial status report was accepted.
*14. RIGHT -OF -WAY USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY AT 215 NORTH 2ND AVENUE, AS
REQUESTED BY EWINELL'S CENTRAL NEON
The Right -of -Way Use Permit to construct retractable awnings on the
north and west side of the business at 215 North 2nd Avenue, as
requested by Dwinell's Central Neon, was approved.
*15. APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The reppointment of Robert P. Lewis to the Board of Adjustment for
a six year term to expire August 9, 1991, was approved.
*16. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL REQUESTS:
A. Jean Reid to Billings, Montana '
The out -of -state travel for Jean Reid, Purchasing Agent, to
attend the Pacific Northwest Public Purchasing Associations Fall
Conference, October 9 -12, 1985, in Missoula, Montana, at a cost
of $970, was approved.
B. Dick Zais to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The out -of -state travel for Dick Zais, City Manager, to attend
the International City Management Association 71st Annual
Conference, October 27 -31, 1985, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
at a cost of $1,530, was approved.
*17. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1985 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR WATER
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STUDY (SECOND READING)
An Ordinance amending the 1985 budget and appropriating funds for a
Water Canprehensive Plan Study having been read by title only at the
previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2893, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1985 budget for the City
of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 477 -Water Construction
Fund for expenditure during 1985.
18. ORDINANCES ADOPTING THE 1985 UNIFORM CODES
Stating he would like to increase the building permit and plan review
fees over a six year period, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Foy,
to pro-rate the increase, as suggested in the staff report, over a six
year period. Carried by 3 -2 voice vote. Buchanan and Carmichael
voting nay. Beauchamp and Berndt absent. John Vanek, Assistant City
Attorney, requested clarification on how the Council wished the
legislation to be prepared. He questioned if Council wants one
ordinance giving a schedule of effective dates and corresponding
increases for the next six years, or does Council want staff to bring
back legislation each year for the next six years, amending the fee
schedule. Stating he would prefer that legislation cane before the
Council each year, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Foy to
reconsider and rescind the previous motion. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Beauchamp and Berndt absent. Following discussion, it waS
MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Foy, to bring back appropriate
legislation which would increase existing combined permit fees and plan
check review fees by 16 2/3 %. Mayor Barnett explained the intent of
the motion is to make the increase effective for one year and then
review it. Following discussion, the question was called for a vote on
the motion. Carried by 3 -2 voice vote. Buchanan and Carmichael voting
nay. Beauchamp and Berndt absent.
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19. OTHER BUSINESS .
Referring to the listing of City -owned property, Council member
Sparling commented he thought Council wished to have a listing of City -
owned real estate. City Manager Zais stated the Fixed Asset Study
inclu_ded,.all.City- owned property., however, ,Council was only provided
with, a. representative sample of the study. He stated there is a
computer, available which provides this information. Council member
Sparling requested a, copy of this information. _ .. .
Fred Williams, .developer and house mover, stated he has talked with
several government people about, the property. on South 6th Street. He
stated he has not received anything concrete about what the City is
going to do about the Housing Authority Office. He further stated that
sine the City required him to conform to the rules and regulations, the
City should pave their parking lot. He threatened if this isn't done,
he will take the City to court.
Information Items:
,Items, of Information supplied to Council were: Memo from the Code
Administration Manager regarding plan review process. 8/22/85; Memo
from the Cable Communications Coordinator regarding News Article re
D.O.E. Crews 'and Yakima Community TV (YCTV) Equipment. 8/20/85; July,
1985 Transit Monthly Operations Report; and July, 1985 Monthly Report
of the Chief of Police.
20. EXECUTIVE_ SESSION REGARDING .COLLECTIVE .BARGAINING, AND PROSPECTIVE
LITIGATION
It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Foy, to move into Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and pending
litigation and immediately adjourn the meeting thereafter. Unanimously
carried by.voice vote. Beauchamp and Berndt.absent.
21. ADJOURNMENT
. Following completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was
adjourned at the hour of 4:05.p.m.
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