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AUGUST 14, 1984
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council_ members present were
Mayor Clarence Barnett, Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Jack
Sparling. Council members Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan and Lynn
Carmichael absent. -
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Moore stated he had been notified that Council
needs to make two appointments to the Planning Commission. He
stated Tony Menke and Charlotte Phillips, whose terms have
expired, have indicated they are willing to serve another
II/ term. It was MOVED by. Moor, seconded by Doty, that Tony
Menke and Charlotte Phillips be reappointed to the Planning
Commission. Unanimously carried by voice 'vote. 'Beauchamp,
Buchanan and Carmichael absent.
2. PRESENTATION FROM YAKIMA VALLEY CONFERENCE OF , GOVERNMENTS RE:
COMPLETION OF PHASE I OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM RECONSTRUCTION AND
FINANCING PROJECT-
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities,
indicated Phase I of this project has been completed and they
would like to. proceed-with Phase II. Mr. Covell introduced
Lon Wyrick and Dick German, of the Conference of Governments
office, who were present to respond to questions regarding the
project. Mr. Wyrick indicated the project had begun twenty
days later than anticipated and they are accelerating their
activities so Phase II will be completed in November. He
stated Phase is a history of the previous studies. Roger
Snyder, 1204 McKinley, stated he and four of his neighbors
have replaced their irrigation lines with PVC pipe, and
questioned how many other residents have improved their
systems, which would reduce the cost of this program. Mr.
Covell responded that there aren't any statistics available on
systems that have been improved by individual residents. Mr.
Covell stated the report in December, 1982 indicated the
lateral and main lines rehabilitation estimate did not contain
the costs for replacement to private property. Mr. German,
Utility Planner of. Conference of Governments, stated Mr.
Covell is correct in his recollection; these costs were not
included in the 1982 Report. He. stated the cost referred to
in the current report is for replacement of irrigation pipe
from the line in the street to the individual property line.
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Sparling, to accept the
report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp,
Buchanan and Carmichael absent.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
II/ It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore to move into Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and
Carmichael absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Doty, Moore
and Sparling and City Manager Zais and Gity Attorney Andrews
present on roll call. Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan and
Carmichael absent and excused.
5. INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Barnett.'
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6. 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.
Council member Moore requested that Item No. 10 be added to
the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the
Council that the addition of Item No. 10, 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 Moore, that the Consent Agenda, as read,
be passed. ,Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp,
Buchanan and Carmichael absent. (Subsequent paragraphs
preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent
Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.)
7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
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None.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mayor Norman Ruestow from Colfax, California, stated he was in
the area on vacation and decided to attend the meeting for the
purpose of observing how the,Yakima_City Council meeting is
conducted. He extended an invitation to Mayor Barnett to
attend a Council meeting in Colfax, CA if he should ever be in
that area.
9. PRESENTATION BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE: CITY PARTICIPATION IN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
Dick Smith, representing the Greater Yakima Chamber of
Commerce, presented a. 'request for assistance in an economic
development study of Yakima, the surrounding area, and the
County. He indicated the Chamber has developed long range
development plans and established profiles which are available
to persons who might be interested in locating in our area.
He stated the Chamber intends to continue to proceed with an
economic development corporation for the purpose of developing
funding, advertising, promoting, attending trade fairs, and
targeting efforts on those industries that will be most
appropriate in the Yakima area. He informed Council the State
Department of Community Development has $500,000 available on
a matching fund basis for community development programs. He
stated $335,000 is available for notching with the private
sector and $115,000 is available for matching with the public
sector. Applications for these funds must be in by August 24,
1984. He stated there are consulting firms that will do this
type of study for Yakima and the surrounding area for
approximately $45,000. The local match would consist of
contributions of $5,000 from Yakima County, $3,000 from the
City of Yakima, $1,000 from Union Gap, $500 from Moxee, and
$14,000 from the private sector. He reported that the Chamber
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of Commerce has received commitments from Yakima County, Union
Gap, and Moxee for their share of the cost for the study. He
stated the funds would not be expended until June 1985. He
informed the Council that the County would assist with the
application for funds. Gary Webster indicated a resolution is
needed for the commitment of $3,000 as the City's portion of
funding for the study to be conducted. City Manager Zais
indicated a motion would be in order together with a formal
letter from the Mayor committing the funds for this study. He
stated the funds could be taken from the City's General Fund.
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore, that the Mayor draft
a letter to the Chamber of Commerce Director, Dick Smith,
committing the City to the expenditure of $3,000 for the
purpose of participating in an economic development plan.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and
Carmichael absent.
*10. REPORT FROM CAPITOL THEATRE RE: SIX MONTH FINANCIAL STATUS
The report from the Department of Community and Economic
Development regarding the six month financial status for the
Capitol Theatre, dated August 14, 1984, was approved.
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11. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RE:
ENERGY CONSERVATION FINANCING PROGRAM
Larry Wright, Assistant Director of Community & Economic
Development, informed Council that the State has received
grant monies to pursue an innovative financing program, which
is a third party financing program. Mr. Wright explained that
the City Hall Building, which currently uses about 200,000
BTU's per square foot per year, should be using 50,000 to
75,000 BTU's per square foot per year for heating and cooling
purposes. He explained the program, indicating payment for
the improvements would come from energy cost savings and the
vendor installing the system would be responsible for sharing
the deficit if the system does not work. He stated there are
some legal questions which needs to be addressed: 1) a letter
from the Mayor indicating that the City is interested; and 2)
the City is willing to dedicate the resources necessary to get
the project to the proposal stage. He stated there are
several opportunities in the process for the City to withdraw
from the program and the City will not be committed to
anything more than staff time, and possibly some time on the
part of the bond counsel to review the methodology of the
program. Council member Doty indicated she believes it is
important for the State to know whether or not the City is
interested in the project before too much of their time is
invested in the process. Mr. Wright indicated the State's
concern is that we at least go through the proposal stage and
review of the proposals. He stated an engineer has reviewed
City Hall and is of the opinion the program is worth
consideration. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to
instruct staff to prepare appropriate correspondence for the
Mayor's signature indicating the City's interest in
participating in this program. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael absent.
12. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DISCOUNT FARE FOR YOUTH
BUS PASSENGERS
Council member Doty expressed concern with the idea of
discounted passes for youth which may be used on days when
school is not in session. She added she is uncomfortable with
the transport of students living within walking distance of
schools. Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, stated one purpose of
the youth pass is an attempt to establish a habit of using
public transportation. Council member Sparling stated he
agrees with Council member Doty, in that the passes should
only be used on days when school is in session. He stated the
main reason the school distiict is supporting the youth pass
is to save money. Following further discussion, Mayor Barnett
relinquished the chair to Assistant Mayor Doty in order to
second a motion on the froor. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded
by Barnett, that a resolution authorizing a discount fare for
II/ youth bus passengers be adopted. Failed by 2-2 roll call
vote. Doty and Sparling voting nay. Beauchamp, Buchanan and
Carmichael absent. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by
Moore to amend Section 2, paragraph b, that students
exhibiting such a pass to the bus driver may ride any Yakima
City bus while Yakima Schools are in session. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael
absent. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Sparling, that
Resolution No. D-4995, as amended, be adopted. Unanimously
carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4995, A RESOLUTION revising the schedule of
fares for the public bus transportation system operated by the
City of Yakima, and amending Resolution No. D-4633 adopted
April 6, 1982.
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*13. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL
REVENUE BOND FINANCING BY YAKIMA COUNTY PUBLIC CORPORATION
RESOLUTION NO. D-4996, A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Yakima, Washington-approving the issuance of revenue
bonds of the Yakima County Public Corporation pursuant to RCW
39.84.060.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A JOINT
COOPERATIVE INTER-GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH SNOHOMISH
COUNTY
RESOLUTION NO. D-4997, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with
Snohomish County, Washington.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SEWER
LINE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MARION ESTATES,
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RESOLUTION NO. D-4998, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
agreement for partial reimbursement of domestic sewer line
construction costs.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE PETTY CASH FUND
RESOLUTION NO. D-4999, A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No.
D-4916, adopted February 7, 1984, and authorizing the
existence of a City Treasurer's Change Fund, and other petty
cash funds, within the General Fund of the City of Yakima.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COCA-COLA FUN RUN
RESOLUTION NO. D-5000, A RESOLUTION authorizing the closure of
certain streets within the City of Yakima to accommodate a
Coca-Cola Run.
*18. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIMS:
a. Consideration of a Resolution denying a damage claim
submitted by Arland Boehler.
RESOLUTION NO. D-5001, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of
Arland Boehler filed with the City of Yakima.
b. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing payment in
settlement of a claim filed by Betty Randolph
RESOLUTION No. D-5002, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
payment of $109.00 to Betty Randolph in settlement of a
claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima.
*19. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
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a. Bruce Crest, Cable Communications Coordinator to Tucson, AZ
The out-of-state travel for Bruce Crest, Cable Communications
Coordinator to Tucson,AZ, to attend the 4th Annual Conference
of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers &
Advisors, September 22-27, 1984 at a cost of $975, was
approved.
b. Henry Buys, Code Administration, to San Diego, CA
The out-of-state travel for Henry Buys, Code Administration,
to San Diego, CA to attend the National Code Change Session of
the International Conference of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, October 14-18, 1984, at a cost of $420, was
approved.
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*20. SET DATE OF HEARING ON THE PARKS & RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FOR AUGUST 28, 1984.
August 28, 1984 was set as the date of hearing on-the Parks &
Recreation Comprehensive Plan.
*21. SET DATE OF HEARINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 4, 1984:
a. Rezone requested by St. Elizabeth Medical,Center
September 4, 1984 was set as a date of hearing on a rezone
requested by St. Elizabeth Medical Center for property in the
vicinity of 110 South 10th Avenue.
b. Consideration of a Resolution setting •a date of hearing
for September 4, 1984 on a street vacation requested by
II/ St. Elizabeth Medical Center.
RESOLUTION NO. D-5003, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place
for hearing on a petition for vacation of a portion of South
10th Avenue within the City of Yakima.
*22. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND
Deferred one week.
23. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of information supplied to Council were: memo from Transit
Manager re: Dial-A-Ride Budget Shortfall. 8/1/84; Report on UMTA
Special Examination, 1/1/83 through 12/31/83. 7/20/84; memo from
Supervising Traffic Engineer re: CBD Parking. 7/31/84; memo from
City Attorney re: Damage claims referred to insurance company.
8/6/84; minutes of 7/18/84 Traffic Safety Advisory Commission
meeting; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, "News in Brief &
WIRP", August, 1984; and monthly report of Chief of Police for
July, 1984.
24. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore, that this meeting be
adjourned at the hour of 3:50 p.m. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael absent.
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