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OCTOBER 9, 1978
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 PM in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Don Hinman,
and Jack Sparling. Council members Nadine Lee and Gordon Wonder absent
and excused.
Mayor Edmondson expressed • concern about a letter received from Dolores
Goodman calling for a special Human Relations Commission meeting on
Thursday, October 12 regarding the continuance of the Human Relations
Commission. Mayor Edmondson stated that she wants to express her support
of the Human Relations Commission, as it is a vital part of the community,
and Council is not considering abolishing it. Several Council members
also expressed support of the Human Relations Commission.
Councilman Sparling requested direction on policy regarding being
approached by City employees regarding a problem. He stated that he
felt Council members should not be approached individually, but rather
as a whole Council. It was the general consensus of the _Council to
discuss this policy decision at a time when all Council members are
present.
Dick Zais, Assistant City Manager, reported that a letter had been
received from Doug Grandquis, Yakima County Conference of Governments,
in response to our letter. Mr. Grandquis wrote that he does not have
any problem in granting a 30 day extension to the City for submitting a
letter of intent to withdraw from COG. He also reported that COG Executive
Committee will be meeting on October 16 at 2:00 PM. He reported that in
the interim, Mr. Grandquis stated that he is re-examining his budget,
which will be reviewed with our staff. Mayor Edmondson announced that
there will be a dinner meeting in Sunnyside for the COG general membership
on the 18th of October.
Councilman Beauchamp reported that he was approached by some people in
the Auxiliary Police, who informed him that a name change had been
authorized several years ago changing it from Auxiliary Police to Police
Reserve Unit and questioned if it had been done. Assistant City Manager
Zais stated that he will review that with the Police Chief and report
back.
The Council members discussed the proposed sewer rates, expressing
concern about the high increase needed and the part the City has in
developing this system. Assistant City Manager Zais reported that
before the project had begun, the City considered the option of updating
its own system or joining in as a regional facility. He stated that
because of considerable cost savings and grant funding available it was
decided to pursue the joint facility. Mr. Zais recapped some of the
reasons why the rates went up because of the project, as follows: (1)
the original estimate of the sewer rates was based on a 40% increase of
1972 rates for 1976. EPA required that 1975 price levels be used; (2)
construction costs have been escalating at a rate of 10 to 15 percent
per year; (3) delays in funding approval. from EPA; (4) existing rates
have been based upon 75% of water cost and proposed rates will be based
on actual- cost of service; (5) R.W. Beck underestimated the basic complexity
of the rehabilitation plant; (6) DOE implemented more stringent regulations
which prohibited us bypassing raw sewage; and (7) proposed rates reflects -
some growth of the population.
Fire Chief Carroll gave a presentation on one division of the Fire
Department -- the electronics division. He introduced Jack Labusky, who
told `Counckt that the function of the communication and electronics
division is to provide engineering, installation, and maintenance of the
two -way radio systems in the City. He stated that their shop is located
at Fire Station No. 2. Mayor Edmondson inquired if there is an interdepartmental
charge for their services and Mr. Labusky stated that there is not.
Bruce Belfield, Alarm Supervisor, reported that the fire alarm system
serves 450 sq. miles. He stated that they also provide warning services
for emergency warning. systems. Mr. Belfield spoke of some of their
duties and responsibilities as well as their future goals and needs.
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One of the future goals is to decide on the question of consolidating a
safety communication number -- 911. He informed Council that they would
like to replace their alarm boxes with a voice system, which would a
almost eliminate the false alarms received. Mayor Edmondson requested a
copy of this report.
Assistant Manager Zais reported that at Council's previous request,
a management performance evaluation plan had been developed by a team
consisting of five management personnel. Dick Hilligus, Director of
Parks & Recreation, reported that three of the five member team attended
a seminar on the behavioral anchor approach. He stated that each evaluation
form is created by joint agreement between the employee and the supervisor.
Mr. Hilligus reviewed the procedures involved, referring to the sample
given to Council in their packet. Councilman Buchanan suggested that
the team review the military approach for review of their officers,
which is contained on one page. Assistant City Manager Zais stated that
they did not devise a formula to equate this evaluation with a pay
raise. He further stated they are considering performing a management
salary survey. He reported that a management classification review has
not been done in 10 years.
At 3:00 PM, the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor
Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman and
Sparling, Assistant City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present
on roll call. Council members Lee and Wonder absent. It was MOVED by
Hinman, seconded by Sparling that Council members Lee and Wonder be
excused from this meeting: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson,
Hinman and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Lee and Wonder absent.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Sparling.
Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda,
questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either
Council members or citizens present. Mayor Edmondson reported that two
citizens indicated a desire to speak to item #17 and requested that it
be removed from the Consent Agenda. Mayor Edmondson announced that an
off - agenda item was brought to the attention of the Council to fix a
time of hearing for October 16, 1978 for a proposed amendment to the
Subdivision Ordinance. Councilman Hinman requested that the off - agenda
item be put on the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the
Council that the deletion of item #17 and the addition of the off - agenda
item, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent
Agenda items, including resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Hinman,
seconded by Sparling that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed:
carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling and Beauchamp voting aye
on roll call. Lee and Wonder absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded
by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled
under one motion without further discussion.)
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Sparling that the minutes of September
25 and October 2, 1978, having been duly certified accurate by two
Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read
publicly, be approved: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling
and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Lee and Wonder absent.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on Resolution of Intention No.
D -3962, to create a Local Improvement District for the purpose of installing
water for domestic service at the Airport Industrial Park, Mayor Edmondson
stated that Council had received information from staff on this matter.
Bill Doyle, 3401 West Washington Avenue, parcel 6, spoke in support of
the creation of the L.I.D. , He stated that his parcel and Special
Projects for the Handicapped represent 76% of the 81% assessed valuation
supporting the L.I.D.. He also spoke in favor of assessment formula #3.
Fire Chief Carroll brought to Council's attention his concern regarding
the size of the water pipe, and suggested that it be oversized to a 20-
inch pipe to provide for growth in that area. Herb Mayer, City Engineer,
reported that staff felt the 12 -inch pipe would be satisfactory. Carol
Darby, Director of Community Development, stated that staff took Fire
Chief Carroll's concerns into consideration and felt that the chances of
receiving funding at a later date for oversizing that pipe were
good. She also reported that Public Works had indicated to her that
there was an insufficient amount of money in their budget to cover the
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oversizing of the pipe. After listening to the Council discussion,
Jerry Searle, Edwards Equipment Company, parcel #7, suggested that the
L.I.D. be delayed a few years until the oversized piping could be afforded.
Bill Buckles, Department of Human Services, representing parcel #2,
spoke in support of the L. |.D. , He stated that they are prepared to dig
a well if necessary, however, if water were extended to that area, they
would hook up to It, which would cost the taxpayers more money. Councilman
Beauchamp inquired if FRS monies could be used for this and Assistant
City Manager Zais stated that it could, however, he will becoming to
Council with a recommendation that most of the FRS funds be used to
balance the 1979 budget. Herb Mayer outlined a grid system which could
be used to provide additional water to that area if the expected growth
does occur. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp that Ordinance
No. 2216, creating L.I.D. No. 1019-A, Airport |ndbstrYel Park - Domestic
Water, be passed. Following additional discussion on the gridding
system, the question was called for a vote on the motion: carried,
Edmondson, Hinman, Sperling, Beauchamp and Buchanan voting aye on roll
call. Lee and Wonder absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2216, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain
property by constructing the necessary mains, valves and other appurtenances
for the purpose of supplying water for domestic use; establishing a Local
Improvement District; providing for the method of payment thereof; and
creating a special fund.
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This being the time fixed for the hearing on Resolution No. D-3961, to
create a Local improvement District for the purpose of installing water
for fire service in the Airport Industrial Park, Mayor Edmondson stated
that Council had received information on this from staff. Bill Doyle,
3401 West Washington Avenue, parcel #6, 'spoke 1n supOort of the creation
of the L.I.D. ° It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman that
Ordinance No. 2217, creating L.I.D. No. 1019-B, Airport Industrial Park-
Fire Service, be passed: carried, 'Hinman, Sperling Beauchamp, Buchanan
and Edmondson voting aye on roll cal1, Lee and Wonder absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2217^ AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain
property by constructing watermains, fire hydrants, valves and other
appurtenances for the purpose of supplying water for fire service to
said property; establishing a Local Improvement District, providing for
the method of payment thereof, and creating a special fund.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on Resolution of Intention No.
D-3966, to create a Local Improvement District for the purpose of installing
watermains on a portion of Pierce Street, Mayor Edmondson stated that
Council had been provided with information on this by staff. Max Vincent,
308 No. 2nd Street, spoke in support of the creation of the L.I.D.,
stating that a waiver of protest has been signed bj the property owners
in that area. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp that Ordinance
No. 2218 creating L.I.D. No. 1021, Pierce Street Water District, be
passed: carried, Sperling, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson and Hinman
voting aye on roll call, Lee and Wonder absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2218, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain
property 6v.cnnytructlng watermains, fire hydrants, valves and other
appurtenances therefor for the purpose of supplying water for domestic
use, fire protection and other purposes to said property; establishing a
Local Improvement District, providing for the method of payment thereof,
and creating a special fund.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded b' Sperling that Resolution No. D- .'
]g74^ stating intention to create a Local Improvement District to pave
the streets within Prospect Park Plat and setting a date of hearing for
October 30, 1978, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman,
Sperling and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Lee and Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D A RESOLUTION of Intention to create a Local
Improvement District.
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It %Was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Sperling that Resolution No. D-
3975, authorizing abatement of fire hazards on certain private property,
be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Sperling and Beauchamp
voting �e on roll call. Lee and Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement of fire
hazards on certain property, directing notice to property owners to
abate such hazards and, in the alternative, authorizing abatement by the
Fire Marshal.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Sperling that Resolution No. D-
3976, denying payment of a damage claim filed by Lester Heck, for stolen
articles from his vehicle following his arrest at a restaurant, be
passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Sperling and Beauchamp
voting aye on roll call. Lee and Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3976, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Lester Heck in
the amount of $315 filed with the City of Yakima on September 11, 1978.
In speaking about the purchase of a forklift machine for the Southeast
Community Center Recycling Program, without calling for bids, Councilman
Hinman corrected an item addressed in the staff' report of September 29
1978^ stating that the City doesn't want to be a co-insured on the
insurance policy, but rather the City should be named as an additional
insured. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp that Resolution
No. D authorizing purchase of a forklift machine fdr the Southeast
Community Center Recycling Program, without calling for bids, be passed.
Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, inquired why the City isn/t.goYng out for bid
on this purchase. .Carol Darby, Director of Community' DeVe}opment,
stated that the previous forklift, having been destroyed in a fire,
caused extentuatYng,clrcumstancas. She reported that in of pUrchasYng
a new forklift, Mr. Rance of the Southeast Community Center, found a
used forklift. She statmd'that Council will. have to make a determination
that the equipment is needed and-the ' Southeast Community Center Recycling
Program will hava'tp verify employment of low' income people, in order to
satisfy HUD, from whom funding for the original forklift was received.
Johnny Rance, Director, Southeast Community Center, stated that the
Recycling Program is employing loW income people and the forklift is
needed. /Me stated that he tould provide staff with a letter verifying
this information. it was MOVED by MYnman,'secondad by Buchanan that the
Southeast Community Center Recyd1YnB Program is a viable program and
replacement of the forklYft` is necessary and authorized: carried,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman and Sperling voting aye by voice
vote. Lee and Wonder absent. The question was celled`for 'a vote on the
motion: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, and Sperling voting aye
on roll call. Beauchamp abstaining due to tonflict of interest. Lee
and Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of a forklift
machine for the Southeast Community Recycling Center without calling for
bids.
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It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman that Ordinance No. 2219,
amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code to define /!sexual conduct",
be carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Sperling and Beauchamp
voting ayeon roll cal7. Lee and Wonder absent.,, '
ORDINANCE NO. 2319, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and morals; defining
and prohibiting certain "sexual conduct"; amending Section 6.04,381 of
the City of Yakima Municipal Code;) and declaring an emergency.
Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, objected to the proposed sewer rates, and especially
in regards to the West Valley's participation in the project. Mayor
Edmondson stated that the method of billing for sewer has changed from a
rate of 75% of the water bill to a charge on an actual; use basis. Red
Rheaume, 1314 Fair Avenue, owner of Fair Avenue Laundromat, protested to
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the proposed sewer rates. He 'gave 'information on the "water / bills
in the past when other rate changes came into effect and the results and
effect it had on his business and customers. Councilman' Sperling recapped
the reasons for the increased cost of the, sewer project that Assistant
City Manager Zais had given during the study session. It was then MOVED
by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp that Ordinance No. 2220, relating to
sewer rates, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sperling, Beauchamp
and Buchanan voting aye on roll call. Lee and Wonder absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2220, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and utilities;
imposing a sewer service charge and fixing sewer service rates and
charges; amending Section 7.60.010, 7.60.020 and 7.60.030, and enacting
new section 7.60.031, all of the Clay of Yakima Municipal Code.
It was the general consensus of the Council to discuss the Yakima Valley
Visitors and Convention Bureau's letter requesting additional funding,
during regular budget discussions.
Mayor Edmondson reported that she had received a letter of resignation
from Hope Gomez, Community Relations Officer, which is effective October
16, 1978. It was MOVED by. Hinman, seconded by Sperling that the letter
of resignation submitted by Hope Gomez, Community Relations Officer,
effective October 16, 1978, be accepted:. carried, Beauchamp Buchanan,
Edmondson, Hinman. and Sperling voting aye by voice vote. Lee and Wonder
absent. It was then MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to instruct
the Mayor to write a letter to Dolores Goodman, Chairman of the Human
Relations Commission, to reiterate "Council's support of the concept of
the Human Relations Commission: carried," Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson,
Hinan and Sperling voting aye by voice vote. Lee and Wonder absent.
Councilman Sperling complimented the Chief of Police on the recovery of
a $13,000 van which was stolen from Valley Ford Sales lot and had stolen
Seattle license plates on it. He recounted the incident where a police
officer spotted the van being driven away from the lot, down the alley,
and followed it. The van sped off and the police. officer gave chase and
apprehended the suspect.
Items of rn suppl ied to Council were: letter from Yakima`
County District Court re request for financial support from the City for
probation services, 9/28/78; letter from Don F. Connor, Chairman, Board
of Adjustment, re issuance of business licenses and zoning, 9/28/78;
letter from Department of the Army, Headquarters, Second Battalion,
First Infantry, Fort Lewis, Washington re hospitality of police for- - =.
9/11/78; report from City Attorney re damage claims referred to the
insurance carriers, 10/4/78; copy of minutes of Board of Adjustment
meeting of 9/26/78; copy of minutes of Yakima Valley Regional Library
Board of Trustees of 9/26/78; newsletter from YCCOG, 1014/78; and copy
of "the Visitor Speaks" - Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau's
annual report - October 1, 1977 to September 30, 1978.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED
by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman that this meeting be adjourned at the
hour of 5:30 PM: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson,4itnman and
Sperling voting aye by voice vote. Lee and Wonder absent.
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