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SEPTEMBER 20, 1983
SPECIAL MEETING
The City Council met in session on this date at 12:00 p.m., in the
Garden Terrace Rom of the Towne Plaza, North 7th Street and East Yakima
Avenue, Yakima Washington.
Council members present were Mayor Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett,
Lynn Budhanan, Shirley Doty and Jack Sparling. Council .members Henry
Beauchamp and W. K. "Peten_Moore absent and excused.
The council held a special meeting called by the Mayor for the purpose
of general discussion with members of the Dcwntcwn Area Redevelopment
Committee (DARC). DARC members present were Lee Semon, Jr., Chairman,
Joe Morrier, Maxine Moore and Walter Weeks.
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to adjourn the meeting at the
hour of 1:30 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beaudhamp and
Moore absent.
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STUDY SESSION
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Carmichael addressed various invitations extended to
Council.
2. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION REGARDING TRADE OF CITY PROPERTY
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utiltiies, referred
to the aerial photograph regarding the request by the State
II/ Department of Transportation to purdhase four acres of
City-owned property at Oak Flats for use as a maintenance
facility and stock pile site. He addressed the State's
original request in the late 1970's to purdhase 62 acres of
this property, which the sale was deemed by the Council in May
1980 to not be in the City's best interest. Council member
Barnett commented he would like additional information before
making a decision on this item; such as 1) does the State
Department of Transportation have other suitable sites to
trade for this property, and 2) does Yakima County and the
State Department of Game have an interest in this property.
He suggested communication with these entities should take
place prior to making a determination on this item. (Moore
,-, present after 2:20 p.m.) Dennis Covell responded to Council's
questions regarding the State Department of Transportation's
most recent request for City property. It was MOVED by
Barnett, seconded by Budhanan to authorize staff to bring back
further information on the items that hav mentioned
including any land in the 36 acres that is now being leased
that the City might want as a trade off, and at that time
Council will give further consideration to this item. Council
member Beauchamp commented it should be determined if Council
wants to sell the land before asking staff to researdh this
item in depth. Council member Barnett indicated he thought
Council needed additional information before making a
decision. It was the general consensus of the Council to
review additional information prior to making a decision on
this item. The question was called for a vote on the motion.
Carried by 6-1 voice vote. Moore abstaining due to late
arrival.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Beaudiamp to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective
bargaining. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
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BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Carmidhael presiding, Council members Barnett,
Beauchamp, Budhanan, Doty, Moore and Sparling, and City Manager
Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on'koll call.
5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Mayor Carmichael.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Carmichael referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning Whether there were any additions or
deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
Council member Doty requested Item No. 8 be removed from the
Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council
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that the deletion of Item No. 8, as requested, be made. The
City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Barnett,
seconded by Doty 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.)
7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
None
8, MINUTES
Council member Doty referred to Item No. 9, Presentation of
Service Awards, of the September 6, 1983 minutes and suggested
Council members be included in the sentence Wherein the Mayor
congratulates the employees Who were receiving service awards.
Referring to Item No. 20, Other Business, Council member Doty
requested the item be restated to reflect that she introduced
Cecil Collins, Acting Director at the Southeast Community
Center, to Council members versus announcing Cecil Collins had
been appointed Acting Director of the Southeast Community
Center. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp to
approve the minutes, as corrected, for the September 6, 1983
meeting. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
*10. PRESENTATION OF GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR AUGUST
1983
The report from the Director of Finance and Budget, dated
September 20,- 1983, regarding the General Government Budget,
was accepted and filed.
*11. REPORT FROM CITY CLERK REGARDING CITY CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS AND
FRANCHISES; TERNS AND LIMITATIONS
The report from the City Clerk dated Sept. 20, 1983 regarding
City contracts, agreements and ftandhises, was accepted and
approved.
*12. TREASURY REPORT FOR AUGUST 1983
The report from the Director of Finance and Budget, dated
September 20, 1983, regarding investments of the City of
Yakima, was accepted and approved.
*13. SET DATE OF HEARING
October 4, 1983 was set as the date of hearing for the rezone
request by Professional Investors, Inc., for property located
at 51st Avenue and West Chestnut.
14. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION CONCERNING A CHARIER
AMENDMENT REGARDING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
Resolution No. D-4864, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Doty, seconded by Mbore, that the resolution as read, be
adopted. City Manager Zais informed Council Dave Rhodes,
Director of Public Works, was present to address the
operational concerns he has and why staff is seeking a Charter
Amendment at this time. Referring to the two-month time limit
a temporary employee may be hired as outlined in the City
Charter, Dave Rhodes, Director of Public Works, expressed his
concerns on the impact this time limit would have on the Parks
and Recreation Division if the time limit is not amended to
concur with the Civil Service Commission time limit of five
months. He stated the Parks Division employs approximately
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100 individuals to perform seasonal functions, such as
umpires, timekeepers and lifeguards, on a temporary basis and
if the City were to adhere to the two-month time limit for a
temporary employee, the Parks Division would need two or three
shifts of temporary employees to perform the seasonal duties
now performed by current temporary employees. He informed
Council temporary Employees are also utilized in the Transit
and Refuse Divisions and addressed the additional ongoing
training time and costs incurred if temporary employees were
restricted to a two-month time limit. He encouraged Council
to preserve the current practice of utilizing temporary
employees for up to a five-month term. Ken Coffin, Area
Representative, AFSCME Local 1122, was present to request the
Council not to place this item on the ballot in November. He
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stated that placing this issue on the ballot at this time
would be premature as the issue of temporary employees is
still in a negotiation process between the Union and the City.
He stated that by placing this item on the ballot, this action
would cut off the ability of the two negotiating teams to come
up with an equitable answer to this problem. Mr. Coffin
stated he did not want this item placed on the ballot because
the issue does not address the City's needs. He stated this
charter amendment would provide for a Civil Service status for
temporary employees; but would not establish the rights of
temporary employees to benefits due by the City. Mr. Coffin
stated he did not believe placing this item on the ballot was
necessary. He addressed the various alternatives available
and stated it ues the Union's belief that the negotiation
process should be allowed to continue. Summarizing his
viewpoint on this item, Mr. Coffin reiterated he did not
believe this proposition should be placed on the ballot in
November and requested Council allow the cooperative
negotiation process to continue. Council member Barnett
clarified that the action before Council today was to rectify
a discrepancy between the Civil Service Commission Rules and
Regulations and the City Charter regarding the length of time
a temporary employee may work. Discussion followed regarding
the initial complaints that were filed which brought the
discrepancy of time limits for temporary employees to the
City's attention. Addressing the concerns of the Union on
this item, Mr. Coffin stated there were two separate issues
that need to he addressed: 1) when is the employee covered by
the Charter; and 2) when is the employee due benefits and
required to work under the structure of the Union contract.
Council member Moore addressed the fact that the Council could
he in violation of the Charter if steps were not taken to
rectify the discrepancy. City Manager Zais commented that the
action taken by the Council today does not preclude the City
and the Union from continuing to negotiate on this matter.
The question was called for the vote on the motion.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4864, A RESOLUTION providing for the
submittal to the electors of the City of Yakima, Washington,
at a special election to be held in conjunction with the State
General Election to be held November 8, 1983, of a proposition
as to whether Article XVI, Subsection 5. (g) of the Yakima
City Charter shall be amended.
15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH GEORGE PECHTEL REGARDING GLEED WATER
(Council member Doty excused due to a possible conflict of
interest.) Resolution No. D-4865, having been read by title,
it was MOVED by More, seconded by Sparling that the
resolution, as read, be adopted. Council member Barnett
indicated he had two areas of concern regarding the contract,
however, he did not want his questions to be interpreted that
he was against the agreeuent. He referred to the Compensation
and Payment portion of the Personal Services Agreement and
expressed his concern that Mr. Pechtel may work at the rate of
$45 per hour up to $5,400 and not he Obligated to provide a
product. Council member Barnett also express& his
disapproval of City staff typing Mr. Pechtel's rough draft
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reports. George Pechtel , 5 North Front Street, was present to
respond to Council member Barnett's concerns. Addressing the
fee of $5,400, Mr. Peditel stated the fee is inclusive of a
final product. Referring to the Customer's Objective portion
of the Personal Services Agreement, Mr. Peditel commented the
request for stenographer services is not out of the ordinary
as this has been done on many other projects. The question
was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 6 -1 roll call
vote. Doty abstaining due to a possible conflict of interest.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4865, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution
of an agreement to hire consulting planning services in
connection with the Gleed Water System Study.
*16. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNE6 FOR ODST OF DISTRICT ODURT FOR 1983
(Second Reading)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for costs of District Court
for 1983, having been read by title only at the previous
meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2715, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1983 budget for
the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the General
Fund for expenditure during 1983.
17. OTHER BUSINESS
Referring to Item No. 11, City Manager Zais complimented the
City Clerk for her efforts in compiling the numerous City
contracts, agreements and franchises.
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to cane before the Council, it
was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Budzanan that this meeting
be adjourned at the hour of 4:03 p.m. Unanimously carried by
voice vote.
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