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STUDY SESSION
The City Council net in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Lynn Buchanan, Shirley Doty, W.
K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sparling. Council member Henry Beauchamp
present after 3:05 p.m.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Doty referred to a forum to be held September
15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Central Lutheran Churdi sponsored by
the League of Women Voters at which state legislators will be
present and available to respond to questions. She encouraged
the Council to attend and suggested any questions Council may
have for the legislators should be submitted to Ruth Bolstad
of the League of Worsen Voters prior to the meeting date.
Mayor Carmichael stated the League of Women Voters will be
holding a forum on the refuse issue on September 19 at 7:30
p.m. She indicated the location is not set at this time.
Mayor Carmichael questioned if any Council member wished to
attend the meting. Council member Barnett indicated he was
planning to attend the meeting and stated a staff
representative should be at the meting to respond to the
antitrust aspects of the issue. City Manager Zais stated City
Attorney Fred Andrews would be present in that regard.
Council members discussed the various invitations extended to
the Council included in the information packet today.
2., REVIEW OF BOARDS AND CESSIONS VACANCIES AND POTENTIAL CANDIDATES
' It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Buchanan to appoint Walt
Feser to the Civil Service Commission. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Beaudhamp absent. Following discussion of the
various vacancies on the Boards and Commissions, it was the
general consensus to wait one week before making any
appointments. Council member Sparling addressed the Utility
Rates Advisory Board, questioning if Council was going to make
a policy decision on the continued existence of the Board.
Mayor Carmichael indicated Council had not arrived at a
conclusion on this issue. Council member Doty requested that
this be scheduled for discussion on next week's agenda. City
Manager Zais responded affirmatively.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Buchanan to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective
bargaining. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beaudhamp
absent.
('Beauchamp present after 3:05 p.m.)
BUSINESS MEETING
3a. ROLL CALL
At 3:05 p.m. the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Carmichael presiding. Council members Barnett,
Beaudhamp, Buchanan, Doty, Moore, and Sparling and City
Manager Zais and Assistant City Attorney Vanek present on roll
call.
4. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Beaudhamp.
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5. 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 Barnett requested It No. 12 be added to the
Consent Agenda. Ines Rice, citizen, requested Item No. 18 be
removed fran the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus
of the Council that the addition of Item No. 12 and the
deletion of Item No. 18, as requested, be made. The City
Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Doty,
seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be
passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent
paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicated items on the
Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further
discussion.
6. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
None
*7. MINUTES
The Council minutes of July 12, 19, and 26 and August 2 and 9,
1983 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two
Council members and no one present wishing to have said
minutes read publicly.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mayor Carmichael announced an off agenda item, Resolution No.
D -4853, a resolution in remembrance of the late Senator Henry
M. Jackson, and declaring Tuesday, September 6, 1983 as a
memorial to Senator Jackson. It was MOVED by Barnett,
seconded by Moore that the resolution, as read, be adopted.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4853, A RESOLUTION stating;
WHEREAS, Senator Henry M. Jackson, the Senior U. S. Senator
of the State of Washington, has faithfully served
the people of this State ,for 43 years in the U. S.
House and Senate; and
WHEREAS, Senator Henry M. Jackson devoted the greater part
of his life to the pursuit of the enhancement of the
quality of life on behalf of the residents of the
City of Yakima and the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, the presence of Senator Henry M. Jackson, known
to all as " friend," will be sorely mussed throughout
the City of Yakima, the State of Washington, the
United States as well as the World.
Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved that I, Lynn A. Carmichael as
Mayor of the City of Yakima, together with the Yakima City
Council; Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan,
Shirley Doty, W. K. Moore and John Spoiling, do declare today,
Tuesday, September 6, 1982, as a memorial to
HENRY M. JACKSON
in remembrance of a dedicated and beloved native son of this
State wham we admired, trusted and called "friend."
Dated this 6th day of September, 1983
9. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS
Bob Weaver, Personnel Officer, announced he would like to
present Service Awards to City employees with 20 years or more
of dedicated service to the City of Yakima as of December 31,
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1981 and informed Council this was the first in a three-part
service award program. Employees recognized for service were:
Helen Moore - 30 years; Lt. Larry Klundt - 30 years; Jim
Ives - 30 years; Edison Darby - 28 years; Sgt. Gail E.
Newland - 28 years; Lt. Don Monroe - 27 years; Chief Ed
Carroll - 26 years; Lt. Lavone Swanson - 26 years; Roy Reed -
26 years; Jean Grath - 23 years; Bud Wallace - 23 years;
George Ehlis - 23 wars; Lt. Dave Dexter - 22 years; Sgt. Dale
Mullenhoff - 22 years; Arlene Dahl - 22 years; Ray Knopp - 22
years; Al Miller - 22 years; Al Burleson - 22 years; Sgt. Dick
Hauhrich - 21 years; Battalion Chief Ernie Berger - 21 years;
Travis Choate - 21 years and Ron Tobia - 20 years. Those not
present ware: Fred Andrews - 22 years; Capt. Ray Sanderson -
21 years, and Lt. Jim Beaushaw - 20 years. Mayor Carmichael
and City Council members congratulated the employees and
expressed appreciation for their many years of service and
dedication to the City of Yakima.
At this time, John Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, ac-
knowledged Hipolito Flores, Water Service Representative I,
for his life saving efforts of a three-year old boy who was
hit by a car on September 1, 1983. The Mayor and Council
members extended their congratulations and appreciation to Mr.
Flores.
10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF YAKIMA, YAKIMA COUNTY AND THE REGIONAL GREENWAY FOUNDATION FOR
DONATION OF CITY LANDFILL SITE
Resolution No. D-4854, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp that the resolution, as read,
he adopted. County Commissioner Jim Whiteside was present to
represent the Greenway Foundation and urged Council to approve
the agreement with Yakima County and the Greenway Foundation
for use of the Old City Landfill for the purpose of developing
the Sarg Hubbard Riverside Park. Referring to paragraph 8 of
the agreerrent, Council member Barnett expressed his concerns
of the possibility of the County closing the disposal site
which the County is allowing the City to utilize in exchange
for the donation of the City's Landfill site, and therefore,
the City would not have an appropriate, no cost disposal site.
County Commissioner Jim Whiteside commented that it was stated
earlier that the County will always have a need for a disposal
site of which the City can utilize and stated the County has
previously made a cammitment to the City in this regard. The
question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously
carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4854, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with Yakima County and the Greenway
Foundation regarding park development.
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11. CONSIDERATION OF ENGAGING PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES FOR GLEFD
WATER STUDY
(Council member Doty excused due to a possible conflict of
interest.) Clarence Barnett requested clarification of
staff's recommendation. Dennis Covell, Director of
Engineering & Utilities, stated staff is recomending to
proceed with the proposal by George Pechtel for a feasibility
study only. Council member Barnett questioned if Council
authorized the services of George Pedhtel, would Council be
authorizing the services of CH2M Hill also, as George Pedhtel
would be utilizing CH2M Hill in his study. Dennis Covell
responded, stating if Council authorized the Pechtel portion
of the proposal, Council would not be authorizing the second
part of the proposal by CH2M Hill. Council member Barnett
questioned if the Pechtel proposal conveyed there was
sufficient interest in the Gleed area, would staff come back
to Council and request to authorize the services of CH2M Hill.
Council member Moore stated he had rret with Dick Keller of
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Northwestern Fruit since the May 9, 1983 Gleed water meeting
and informed Council of the results of the meeting. He
informed Council it was agreed upon that: 1) the City would
hire the services of George Pechtel to provide socio-econcmic
data and sources necessary for grant/loan funding to resolve
the Gleed water problem; and 2) following completion of the
study, it would be the responsibility of Dick Keller and the
citizens of the Gleed area to form a water district; the new
_water district would then be responsible to hire the services
of CH2M Hill. Council amber Moore stated if the Gleed area
residents did not form a water district, the City would have
to set a date to terminate service to that area. Council
member Barnett stated if Council approves the Pechtel study,
he did not want that action misinterpreted that Council will
continue to fund this issue further. Council member Moore
reiterated that if the Council approves Step 1, and Gleed does
not follow-up on a Step 2 to form a water district, the water
service for that area will be terminated. He commented it is
necessary for the Gleed residents to form a water district so
the City had an organization to deal with to apply for the
necessary funding. He stated that legally, the City is not
required to fund this proposed study, however, since the City
has been providing water service to the area, he felt this
step was appropriate and a shcw of good faith by the City to
resolve the water service prdblem. It was MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Barnett to authorize staff to finalize an
agreement with George H. Pethtel and bring it back to the
Council at the next session. Council member Sparling
questioned if it was possible for the City to receive
reimbursement for the cost of the study. City Manager Zais
responced, indicating it was hard to determine that at this
time. The question was called for a vote on the iruLion.
Unanimously carried by voice 'vote. Doty abstaining due to a
possible conflict of interest.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF NACHES/CMICHE COMPANY REGARDING
FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN THE DIVERSION DAM PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4855, A RESOLUTION authorizing assistance to
the Naches-Cowiahe Canal Company in applying for diversion dam
rehabilitation funds.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO TRANSFER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT FUNDS FOR SOUTHEAST CCMMUNITY CENTER SECURITY LIGHTING
The report from the Community Development Citizen's Advisory
Committee dated September 6, 1983, regarding the transfer of
Community Development Block Grant Funds for Southeast
Community Center security li was approved and accepted.
*14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH THE YAKIMA
CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS TO PREPARE EIS FOR EAST SIDE ANNEXATION
RESOLUTION NO. D-4856, A RESOLUTION engaging Yakima Valley
Conference of Governments to perform professional services for
the City of Yakima.
*15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION CF AGREEMENTS WITH YAKIMA
CONFERENCE CF GOVERNMENTS FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. D-4857, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager to execute staff sharing agreements with Yakima Valley
Conference of Governments.
*16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH SUNNYSIDE
VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT IN SETTLEMENT OF FEDERAL ENERGY
REGULATORY COMMISSION PERMIT DISPUTE
RESOLUTION NO. D-4858, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the
Sunnyside Valley Irrigation District in settlement of the
pending contested case proceedings before the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission.
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*17. NOTIFICATION CF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL RULES CF PROCEDURE
REGARDING RETENTION CF AUDIO TAPES
The notification of proposed amendment to Council Rules of
Procedure regarding retention of audio tapes submitted by the
City Attorney dated September 6, 1983, was accepted and
approved.
*18. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR OONTRACT NO. 5, SCHEDULE A,
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT
Ines Rice, 4409 W. Arlington, requested clarification of the
work performed by R. W. Beck & Associates. Mayor Carmidhael
informed Mrs. Rice that staff will respond to her questions
following the meeting. It was MOVED by Sparling to authorize
the final payment of .$8,500. The motion died for lack of a
second. Dennis Bertek, Sanitary Engineer, was available to
respond to Council's questions regarding the final punch list
work items for the project. It was MOVED by Sparling,
seconded by Buchanan that the report from the Director of
Engineering and Utilities dated September 6, 1983, with
respect to the completion of the work on Contract No. 5,
Schedule A of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, performed by
Peter Kiewit and Sons was approved, the work accepted and
payment of the final estimate as therein set forth was
authorized. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Dennis
Bertek offered to provide a list to the Council of the punch
list items at the end of 30 days following the acceptance of
miscellaneous work items. It was the general consensus of the
Council to agree with staff's suggestion.
*19. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CITY SHOPS SITE SCREENING AND
SECURITY (First Reading)
The ordinance appropriating funds for City Shops site
screening and security having been read by title only at this
meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until September
13, 1983.
20. OTHER BUSINESS
Council member Doty informed council she has been working with
Cecil Collins, Acting Director of the Southeast Community
Center, over the last few months and informed Council Mr.
Collins attended the meeting today for an Agenda item that was
on Consent. She stated she has enjoyed working with him and
wanted to take this opportunity to introduce Mr. Collins to
the Council.
Information Items:
Items of information provided to Council were: Council
calendar for month of September, 1983; letter of invitation
dated 8/30/83 to Council members to attend Yakima County
Detention-Correction Facility "CORNERSTONE CEREMONY" on
9/10/83; invitation dated 8/29/83 to Council members to attend
program to celebrate the beginning of construction of the
Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District's new all pressure system on
9/9/83; notice of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission public
meeting on 9/28/83 regarding Yakima River Basin hydropower
project 8/29/83; letter from Parks and Recreation Commission
regarding disposition of bequest made by Margaret Collins
Holms 8/25/83; News Release regarding project at 16th Avenue
and Summitview 9/1/83; News Release regarding project at 1st
Street and Yakima Avenue 9/2/83; memo from Director of
Engineering & Utilities regarding CED traffic 9/1/83; letter
to Department of Emergency Services regarding submission of
final documentation for Damage Survey Reports for FEMA audit
8/31/83; notice to project bidders regarding rejection of all
bids submitted on Wastewater Treatment Plant Dike Repair
project 8/25/83; article from Wall Street Journal, "Outlook
Dims Even Further For Republic"26/83; minutes of 8/2/83
Planning Commission meeting; minutes of 8/4/83 Civil Service
Commission meeting; and the Community Television Newsletter,
Vol. I, No. 8, August, 1983.
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It was MOVED by Budianan and seconded by Barnett to return to
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective
bargaining and pending litigation and then immediately adjourn
the meeting. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
21. ADJOURNMENT
Following the ccmpletion of the Executive Session, the meeting
was adjourned at the hour of 5:14 p.m.
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