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BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
The City Council net in session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Mayor
Lynn Carmichael presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett,
Henry Beauchdfflp, Lynn BuChanan, Shirley Doty and W. K. "Pete"
Moore and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present
on roll call. Council member Jack _Sperling absent and
excused.
2. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Barnett.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
City Manager Zais announced the appointment of Bert Tabayoyon
as Customer Services Manager of the Utility Accounts Division.
Council extended their congratulations.
Council member Doty informed Council she attended a recent
water rights meeting wherein the speaker of the meeting urged
Council to take an active role in keeping informed of the
issues discussed at the meeting and to continue to keep
apprised of issues and
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Carmichael referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning Whether there _Nere any additions or
deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
Council member Doty requested Item No. 13 be added to the
Consent - Agenda, however, it was the consensus of the Council
that Item No. 13 remain off the Consent Agenda. Mayor
Canmidhael requested an off agenda item, resolution
authorizing a rental agreement for the residence at Kiwanis
Park, be added to the Consent Agenda as It No. 19a. Council
member Barnett informed Council a citizen had contacted him
earlier and requested him to remove Item No. 18 from the
Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council
that the addition of Item No. 19a. 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 Beauchamp that the
Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by
roll call vote. Sparling absent.
*5. MINUTES
II/ The Council minutes of June 21, 1983, were approved, having
been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one
present wishing to have said minutes read pUblicly.
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
John Klingele, 1312 W. Walnut, was present to commend the
City's Community Cable Television Programming Division for the
work and goals accomplished to date.
Ines Rice, 4409 W. Arlington, was present to express her
appreciation for assistance she received from Dave Rhodes,
Public Works Director, in response to a dusty road problem in
her neighborhood.
7. HEARING ON 1984-89 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the 1984-89 Six
Year Transportation Improvement Program, Dennis Covell,
Director of Engineering and Utilities, was present to provide
a brief overview of the staff's report. He informed Council
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this procedure was in compliance with state law to update the
Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and submit
the program to the Department of Transportation. He indicated
that in addition, the Urban Arterial Board (UAB) is requesting
a supplemental listing to the TIP of projects to be considered
for UAB funding. Mr. Covell informed Council, due to a dzange
in procedures regarding time requirements for response to the
Department of Transportation, he had called the State Aid
Engineer and received an extension to the deadline of
submission of July 1, 1983. Referring to the recent gas tax
increase, Mr. Covell informed the Council the anticipated Z
gas tax ironies for 1983 will be $275,000; for 1984 an
anticipated $325,000, and for 1985 an anticipated $360,000.
He commented the UAB Supplement was the result of the canbined
input of the Planning Canmission and the Traffic Safety
Canmittee which supports staff's recommendations for use of
UAB funds. Council member Barnett requested clarification of
the increase to $60,000 in the yearly expenditure of gas
tax monies for installation of street lights. Dennis Covell
responded to Council's questions. Council member Barnett
requested clarification of staff's recommendation No. 2,
questioning if the Planning Ca mission's reccmmendation was to
place Item #9 (Powerhouse Road: Lincoln Avenue to Englewood
Avenue) instead of It No. 8 (Englewood Avenue: Powerhouse
Road to 40th Avenue) on the TIP to .the bottom of the list.
Dennis Covell clarified that the staff and Commission
recommendation No. 2 should read as follows: 2) Per the
Planning Canmission recommendation, place item #9 on the TIP
to the bottom of the list. There being no citizen wishing to
speak to this issue, the public portion of the hearing was
closed. Resolution No. D -4830, having been read by title, it -
was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Budlanan to adopt the
resolution as read. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Sparling absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4830, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six Year Trans-
portation Improvement Program and Urban Arterial Board
Supplement for the period of 1984 through 1989 for the
construction of streets and arterial streets in the City of
Yakima.
Due to requests from citizens present, Mayor Carmichael
indicated Item No. 9 would be addressed next, followed by Item
No. 18, and then return to Item No. 8 and continue with the
agenda in its original order.
9. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING REGARDING WEST YAKIMA AVENUE SIGNAL
PROJECT
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, informed
Council that staff's recanirendation included the Traffic
Safety Committee's recommendation to expand the existing
flashing operation of the signals, red for the side street,
amber for Yakima Avenue, to flash from 6:00 p. m. to 7:30 a.m.
about the middle of July. Speaking on behalf of the Traffic
Safety Committee, John Klingele, Committee member, expanded
upon the Committee's extensive review of staff's
recommendations and conveyed the Committee's approval of the
West Yakima Traffic Signal Project. Referring to the June 29
Traffic Safety Canmittee minutes, Council member Barnett
questioned how elderly citizens could cross the street if the
proposed 24 hour signal flashing mode was put into effect.
John Klingele responded to Council's questions. Ron Conrad,
representing *Spinner Corporation, 115 S. First Street,
was present to speak in opposition to the signal lights at
Yakima Avenue and 1st, 2nd and 4th Avenues being placed on a
permanent flashing mode, due to the extensive number of semi
trucks utilizing the different intersections. Mike Morris,
representing'F & M Transfer, 8 So. First Avenue, was present
to speak in apposition to the proposed 24 -hour signal flashing
mode on West Yakima Avenue, citing the excess delays
experienced by the truck drivers due to the wait to cross the
Avenue would result in additional costs to customers. He
requested the City leave the lights functioning as they are
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nag during the day and could possibly go to flashing at night,
as this would not affect his business. Jerry Werst,
representing W-Y Transport, Inc., 309 South Fourth Street,
spoke in apposition to Changing the signal lights to a
flashing mode on Yakima Avenue due to the number of trucks
that utilize those intersections, however he was not adverse
to the flashing signal mode during the evening. Mayor
Carmichael stated she had been contacted by Jim Snyder of
Snyder's Bakery, 31 North 4th Avenue, who was in opposition to
the proposed change of signal lights on Yakima Avenue due to
the numerous trucks accessing Yakima Avenue. Mike Murphy,
representing TIC Farm Lines, Inc., 15 W. Yakima Avenue,
requested the operation of the signal lights to ranain the
same versus a flashing mode. Gordon Wonder, 718 N. 56th
Avenue and owner of Wonder Car Wash, 10 W. Yakima Avenue, was
present to represent himself and other businesses in the area
who are in apposition to the proposed change of the signal
lights on Yakima Avenue. He distributed a letter from H.S.
Hellisen, Jr. representing Hellisen Lumber & Supply Canpany,
Inc., 1st Avenue and "B" Street, which expressed his
opposition to change the traffic signal at 1st Avenue and
Yakima Avenue to a flashing caution -type light. Mr. Wonder
distributed and read into the record a letter from Herbert L.
Frank, Yakima Fruit and Cold Storage Canpany, which expressed
his opposition to the proposed change of signal lights at 1st
Avenue' and Yakima Avenue. Mr. Frank expressed his
dissatisfaction of not receiving formal notice of the City's
intention to change the lights. Council member Barnett
questioned if Mr. Frank was in opposition to the flashing type
mode of street light during both the day'and night operation.
Gordon Wonder responded, informing Council-Mr. Frank is in
opposition to the daily operation of an amber flashing mode of
the street lights on Yakima Avenue and 1st Street. Gordon
Wonder distributed and read into the record a letter from
Thomas W. Gasseling, Vice President of John I. Haas, Inc., of
North 1st Avenue and "A" Street, which addressed Mr.
Gasseling's apposition to the proposed change in the signal
light system on Yakima Avenue. Mr. Wonder distributed a
letter from John Quick of Quick Freight Brokers, in which the
employees of Quick Freight Brokers expressed their apposition
to the proposed signal light change. As owner of Wonder Car
Wash, Mr. Gordon. e his opposition to the proposed
street light change indicating if the lights were changed,
citizens would be prevented fran crossing Yakima Avenue. He
commented there were several trees that are blocking the
present signals which acid to the problem of poor visibility of
the lights. Mr. Wonder questioned if it was possible to
string a cable across the street and hang the street lights
from the cable. Jack Sisk, 2121 Resthaven Road, representing
Fosseen's Fireplace & Masonry, Inc., 101 W. Yakima Avenue, was
present to express his opposition to changing the signals from
the current operation to an amber flashing mode during the
day. Jerry Foy, 6 No. 41st Avenue, Pacific Northwest Bell,
was present to speak in opposition to the signal change to
flashing amber during the day and suggested the lights ranain
operating at the current mode and then !go flashing amber
during the evenings. It was MINED by Beaudnamp, seconded by
Buchanan to remove the motion of July 5 this item
from the floor. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling
absent. The question was called for a vote on the motion.
Unanimously failed by voice vote. Sparling absent.
Discussion followed regarding staff's recommendation of July 5
wherein it was recommended that "staff review the
intersections and eliminate parking, reduce obstructions, and
place striping on the side streets (turning lanes if possible)
to help mitigate the impact of the reduced operation of
signals." Council member Barnett questioned if this procedure
should be implemented at this time assist with the existing
problem. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Buchanan to
request staff bring this iten back to Council for further
discussion at the next study session meeting. Discussion
followed regarding Council action on staff recap endations and
Council members Barnett and Buchanan withdrew their motion.
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Budianan to leave the
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street lights as they are currently functioning during the day
and that the lights te put on a flashing mode from 6:00 p.m.
to 7:30 a.m. Discussion followed regarding existing and
future traffic signal projects. The question was called for a
vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Sparling absent.
(Beaudhamp temporarily absent after 7:40 p.m.)
18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR DOE GRANT INCREASE FOR CONTRACT
NO. 5
Resolution No. D-4837, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Doty, seconded by Buchanan that the resolution, as read, be
adopted. Ines Rice, 4409 W. Arlington, was present to speak
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on this item. She requested clarification on the grant
request. Dennis Berta, Sanitary Engineer, responded to her
questions. The question was called for a vote on the motion.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp and Sparling
absent. -
RESOLUTION NO. D-4837, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
application by the City of Yakima for a grant increase for
Phase IT construction of the Yakima Wastewater Project.
8. REPORT FROM ENGINEERING REGARDING GLEED WATER LEAK AND REPAIR
REQUIRE
Frank Mabry, Water Superintendent, was present to review
staff's report, addressing the recent events that have
occurred which underline the serious condition of the river
crossing section of the Gleed woodstave vatermain and
requested direction from Council, on how to proceed to deal
with the problem. Referring to staffs report, Council member
Barnett requested clarification of staff's contingency plan.
Frank Mabry resFonded, informing Council Item No. 1 in staff's
report was alrPariy completed and Item No. 2 has been started,
but not completed to date. He stated the contingency plan was
in place in the event of an emergency and'inould be carried
out, if necessary. Addressing the alternative actions for
permanent repairs outlined in staff's report, Council member
Moore questioned Inhich of the alternatives would be the most
feasible at this time. Frank Mabry responded, stating a
temporary bypass would be the best alternative fram an
operational standpoint as it would give additional time to
determine a permanent decision Council member Barnett
questioned if an emergency response procedure and temporary
measures were in place, would it be necessary to install a
temporary line under the highway bridge. Frank Mabry
responded stating he felt plans should be made in the event a
water loss occurs; from that point, a determination needs to
be made in an effort to address the -problem on a permanent
basis. Council member Barnett questioned if Council could -
expedite the permit procedure for the pipeline at the federal
level. Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities,
indicated he had talked with the highway department recently
and was assured if the line brdke, a verbal approval could be
obtained to then be followed up with the written material. It
was MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Barnett to authorize staff to
prepare the following types of plans to deal with the problem:
1) an emergency response operational procedure to control a
sudden failure which could exceed the capacity of the River
Road pump station; 2) investigate possible temporary measures
to continue --water service to Gleed in the event of sudden
failure of the river crossing, as outlined in staff's report;
and 3) provide staff direction regarding the Council's
desires, concerning a permanent repair ,solution to the river
crossing problem, would be dealt with at a later time.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Doty abstaining due to
possible conflict of interest. Beaudhamp and Sparling absent.
City Manager Zais informed Council this report was mailed to
the Gleed custcaers, therefore, they are informed of the
situation.
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On behalf of the Council, Mayor Carmichael expressed her
appreciation to Frank Mabry, Water Superintendent, for his two
years of service to the City of Yakima and wished him luck in
his new position. (Beauchamp present after 8:00 p.m.)
10. REPORT FROM FIRE DEPARIMENT REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGE IN DEPUTY
CHIEF POSITION TO ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
City Manager Zais informed Council of the two reports which
comprised this item and addressed the letter from the Yakima
Fire Fighters Association also included in the packet. He
informed Council a representative from the Association is
present tonight to speak to this item. Ron Thames, President,
Local 469, Yakima Fire Fighters Association, spoke in support
II/ of maintaining the Deputy Fire Chief position and urged
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Council not to accept the City Manager's recommendation on
this iten. Captain Tom Fieldstead, Fire Station #1, stated
the deletion of the position of Deputy Chief is a major
concern for the fire fighters. He distributed an employee
cost savings comparison, LEOFF vs. PERS, which illustrated a
comparison of costs of the Deputy Chief vs. Administrative
Assistant position. City Manager Zais stated a $60 benefit
was not included in Mr. Fieldstead's comparison. Council
member Beauchamp question& why the Fire Department needs a
Deputy Chief position When the Police Department can function
without one. Mr. Fieldstead responded, informing Council of
the different functions and needs of the two departments.
Discussion followed regarding the personnel history of the
Fire Department and training needs of the proposed
Administrative Assistant position. Mayor Carmichael express her concerns of the proposed replacement of the Deputy Fire
Chief position and requested clarification of the Deputy
Chief's position in conjunction with the bargaining unit. Tan
Fieldstead informed Council of a Supreme Court ruling Which
said a Deputy Fire Chief may be a part of the bargaining unit.
City Attorney Fred Andrews elaborated on the ruling. Council
member Barnett expressed his concerns that a Deputy Chief can
be a member of the bargaining unit and cannot discuss anything
confidential with the Chief, and, therefore, he questioned if
the position was a worthwhile position. Addressing Ed
Carroll, Fire Chief, Council member Beauchamp questioned if
the Council were to determine the Deputy Chief position was
not the best option, would the City Manager's recommendation
for an Administrative Assistant be the best alternative.
Chief Carroll reiterated his recommendation that the
administrative support for the Fire Department be maintained
as a Deputy Chief's position, but stated the new position of
an Administrative Assistant would be better than no position
. at all. Ernie Berger, Acting Deputy Fire Chief, informed
Council of his personal opinion that the position of Deputy
Fire Chief should be removed from the bargaining unit, making
the position a rule of three Wherein the Fire Chief would
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select from the top three candidates to then recommend his
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selection to the City Manager. Council member Moore referred
to his background as a former Fire Chief and stated he had
felt he should probably not enter into the discussion, however
he expressed his opposition to the creation of the
Administrative Assistant position and suggested the job
description of the Deputy Fire Chief position should be
rewritten. He stated if the Deputy Fire Chief position was
not going to be refilled, additional fire fighters should be
hired. Addressing the past beget problems and the need for
the increased sales tax last year, Council member Beauchamp
suggested trying the Administrative Assistant position for a
period of two years, to then re-examine the position at the
end of that period in conjunction with the status of the
economy at that time. Council member Barnett expressed his
concerns that the proposed Administrative Assistant position
would not allow for him/her to go out into the field and take
over an emergency situation and expressed his support for
maintaining the Deputy Fire Chief position on the provision
the position is taken out of the bargaining unit. Larry
Wittenberg suggested that a written canmitment from the Fire
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Fighters Association be obtained which states the Association
would support the removal of the Deputy Chief position from
the bargaining unit. Council member Doty stated she would
vote against the motion due to the limited amount of money
available and referred to the Chief's appearance at the last
Council meeting at which time he was addressing Fire
Department apparatus replacement needs, costs and financing.
She stressed the necessity to make cutbacks Wherever possible.
Ron Thanas stated he would return to the Association and
obtain a request from then to have the position of Deputy Fire
Chief removed from the bargaining unit., It was MOVED by
Buchanan to table. this it until a full, Council was present.
The notion died for lack of a second. It was MOVED by Barnett
to table this item until the Association comes back with
additional information pertaining to the Deputy Chief
position, to then continue the discussion of Deputy Chief
versus an Administrative Assistant position. The motion died
for lack of a second. City Manager Zais addressed the time
constraint involved with the Acting Deputy Chief position,
stating the Civil Service Rules allow for a limit of four
months in this assignment. He suggested the matter be taken
back to the Fire Fighters Association regarding the issue of
exempt status, and fran that point Council could make a
determination. Jerry Foy, citizen, questioned if the position
was exempted from the bargaining unit, would that exempt that
position from the Fire Fighter Association. Larry Wittenberg
responded to Mr. Foy's question. It was MOVED by Barnett,
seconded by Moore that the suggestion proposed by staff be
approved. Failed by 3 -3 voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and
Doty voting nay. Sparling absent. City Manager Zais
reiterated the four -month time limit on the Acting Deputy
Chief assignment.
It was the consensus of the Council to address Item No. 23 at
this time.
23. AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING CUTTING INTO NEWLY OONST1JCTED OR
REHABILITATED STREETS
An ordinance prohibiting cutting into newly constructed or
rehabilitated streets having been read'by title, it was MOVED
by Moore, seconded by Doty that the ordinance, as read, be
passed. Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities,
provided a brief overview of the ordinance. Council member
Barnett questioned why a penalty fee or additional fee was
necessary, if the person is required to put the street back
into the original condition. He stated if the individual did
not restore the street appropriately, then that individual
should be penalized. Dennis Covell provided an explanation of
the purpose of the original ordinance, Jerry Fay, Pacific
Northwest Bell, stated he did not have a problem with the
five -year plan, however, without an emergency restoration
clause in the ordinance, Pacific Northwest Bell would end up
paying double t� get a problem resolved. He stressed the
need for an emergency restoration clause to be contained in
the ordinance. Ed White, Cascade Natural Gas Canpany,
addressed his company's policy of repairing streets, Which has
proved to be a good, reliable policy. He expressed his
concern that the proposed ordinance is too restrictive for
both haneowners and for future growth in the City. Addressing
the fee portion of the ordinance, Mr. White stated all street
cuts by Cascade Natural Gas Canpany are guaranteed and stated
his company paid franchise and utility taxes to the City of
Yakima last year in the amount of $518,000. John Klingele,
1312 W. Walnut, questioned if the ordinance would apply to
alleys also. Dennis Covell responded affirmatively. Council
member Buchanan expressed his opinion that the $25 basic fee
should be higher and stated he is in favor of the proposed
additional fee. Dennis Covell stated Cascade Natural Gas
Company makes over 50% of the street cuts and commended
Cascade Natural Gas for the good job they do in patching the
streets. Council member Doty addressed the cooperative effort
the City has received from the utility companies and cemented
she did not believe the penalty fee is necessary. She also
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spoke in support of the emergency restoration clause. Dennis
Covell stated staff would need a better definition of an
emergency condition. Council member Barnett stated he did not
think an additional fee should be charged as City personnel
are being paid out of the General Fund. He reiterated his
opposition to the penalty, or additional fee. Discussion
followed regarding the fee schedule. Mayor Carmichael
indicated she would be interested in tabling this it until
staff could work with the utility companies to arrive at an
agreeable emergency restoration clause to then have the item
brought back to Council. Council member Doty questioned if it
would be expedient to have the City Attorney research the
question of whether it is possible to treat individuals
differently than utility ccmpanies. City Attorney Andrews
II/ stated if this was Council's desire, staff would bring back
that at would accomplish this request. It was MOVED
by Beaudhamp, seconded by Doty to table this item until such
time that staff has had the opportunity to come back with the
various information regarding the emergency restoration clause
and the legal question of a special category. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF DIVERSION DAM CONSULTANT
CONTRACT
Resolution No. D-4831, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Doty, seconded by Mbore that the resolution, as read, be
adopted. (Beaudhamp temporarily absent after 10:00 p.m.)
Referring to page 14 of the Feasibility Report - General
Irrigation System Diversion Dam, dated June 1983, Council
member Barnett stated there was a list of requirements
necessary to proceed with the final design and construction of
the diversion dam, of which three of the necessary
requirements were not listed in the proposed contract. He
stated those three requirements are: 1) land ownership data,
2) water surface profile, and 3) underseepage and scour study.
Addressing the Project Schedule on page 19 of the Feasibility
Study, Council member Barnett stated the study indicated
financing would be obtained in July and August, however he
could not find any discussion regarding financing and
questioned if financing would involve a bond issue.
(Beaudhamp present after 10:06 p.m.) He reiterated his
concern of why there were requirements enumerated in the
feasibility study and not enumerated in the contract. Council
member Doty questioned if it would be passible to have
completed any of the work outlined in the contract in-house in
an effort to save money. Dennis Covell responded, indicating
some of the survey work could possibly be done in-house,
however, this could not be accomplished due to a shortage of
manpower ,fram an anticipated retirement in SepteMber. City
Manager Zais indicated this item could be approved today with
the understanding that those requirements not mentioned in the
II/ contract, as necessary requirements in the feasibility study
would be included in the contract. Denny Cavell informed
Council of new information on the diversion dam; another
section of the dam has failed and he distributed photographs
illustrating the old failure and the new area Where the most
recent failure has occurred. He informed Council the new
failure is located approximately 30 feet from the first or
existing failure on the dam. The question was called for a
vote on the motion. Carried by 4-2 roll call vote. Barnett
voting nay due to the ammission of certain items in Appendix A
of the contract. Budhamana voting nay. Sparling absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4831, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution
of letter agreement to retain consulting engineering services
in connection with general irrigation system diversion dam.
12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR UMTA CAPITAL GRANT FOR 1983
Resolution No. D-4832, having been read by title, it was MOVED
, by Doty, seconded by Moore, that the resolution, as read, be
adapted. Council member Barnett stated he had received
answers to all of his questions While at the City Shops
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earlier today. Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, addressed
Council member Barnett's concerns for the benefit of the rest
of the Council. He informed Council that camputer equipment
had been requested in the grant prior to the completion of the
microcanwter study as there was a time constraint involved
for the use of federal funds. He indicated the grant could be
amended if Council so desired. Addressing the capital
improvement program of the Transit Division. Bill Schultz
indicated it was the consensus of the Transit Camnittee to
involve the entire Council regarding this item so that future
needs could be reassessed during forthcoming Study Sessions.
Discussion followed regarding rraintenance costs for
handicapped access features on the buses. The question was
called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll
call vote. Sparling,absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4832, A RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of
an application with the Department of Transportation, United
States of America, for a capital grant under the Urban Mass
Transportation Act of 1964, as amended. .
13. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE QTY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURES REGARDING
cnumaL MEETING SCHEDULE AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
The resolution amending the City Council Rules of Procedures
regarding Council meeting schedule and order of business,
having been read by title, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by
Beauchamp, that the resolution as read, be adopted. Council
- member Barnett indicated he would vote nay on this resolution
as he felt the old procedure provided for a better opportunity
to address the Business and Study Session items and stated he
would prefer to return to the old meeting schedule. Mayor
Carmichael and Council member Budianan concurred with Council
nember Barnett. The question was called for a vote on the
motion. Failed by 2-4 roll call vote. Barnett, Beauchamp,
Carmichael and Doty voting nay. Sparling absent. City
Manager Zais commented that next week's meeting will be a
Business meeting, however, the time situation may need to be
addressed. City Attorney Andrews commented that the ordinance
passed two weeks ago dhanged the Fleeting hour to convene at
2:00 p.m. except for the quarterly evening meetings which
convene at 6:30 p.m. He stated if Council wishes to revert to
the old procedure, the appropriate meeting times would be 1:30
p.m. for the Study Session and 3:00 p.m. for the Business
meeting. Discussion followed regarding clarification of the
ordinance which was passed on June 28 which changed the time
of the meetings only, and not the order or format of the
meeting. City Attorney Andrews stated the Resolution before
Council today was the last step in the process to Change the
time and rreeting format per Council's earlier instructions.
*14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MEDICAL BENEFIT PLAN DOCUMENT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4833, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a health care plan document.
*15. RESOLUTION EXTENDING AGREEMENT WITH LCCFBURROW/HOLLIWBERY ASSCC
TATES RE LIONS POOL STUDY
RESOLUTION NO. D-4834, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an "Agreement Extension for Services" with Locf-
burrow/Hcalingbery Associates for professional ardhitectural
consulting services.
*16. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CONTRACT WITH YAKIMA VALLEY COLLEGE
REGARDING GROUNDS MAINTEEMEE
RESOLUTION NO. D-4835, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
supplemental agreement with Yakima Valley Community College
District No. 16 regarding joint use of facilities.
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*17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR HIGH
HAZARD ELIMINATION PROGRAM PROJECTS
RESOLUTION NO. D-4836, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the Mayor of the City of Yakima to execute Supplement No. 1
with the State of Washington, Department of Transportation,
for partial reimbursement of costs for improving various
intersections within the City.
*19. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION CF A RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE
RESIDENCE AT RANDALL PARK
RESOLUTION NO. D-4838, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
II/ execute a lease agreement,with Dave Culbertson and Bill B.
Shuel.
*19a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENCE AT KIWANIS
PARK
RESOLUTION NO. D-4839, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a lease agreement with Patricia Walker.
*20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER
WITHOUT CALLING FOR BIDS
RESOLUTION NO. D-4840, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase
of a traffic signal controller without calling for bids.
*21. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIM
RESOLUTION NO. D-4841, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of
$83.78 to David A. Wright in settlerent of a claim for damages
filed with the City of Yakima.
*22, ,APPROVAL OF , OUT -CF -STATE TRAVEL rOR FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
a. The Out travel for Edward Carroll, Fire Chief, to
attend an Emergency Management Course in Emmitsburg, Maryland,
September 11-16, 1983 at a cost of $55 and to attend the
Western Fire Chief's Conference in Billings, Montana, August
8-12, 1983 at a cost of $520, was approved.
b. The Out-of-State travel for David Harris, Fire Alarm
Supervisor, to attend the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg,
Maryland, October 2-15, 1983 at a cost of $132, was approved.
*24. ORDINANCE REZONIN PROPERTY AT CUSTER AND SUMMITVIEW, AS REQUESTED
BY DR. hARNINGER
ORDINANCE NO. 2707, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property on the
northwest corner of Custer and Summitviee Avenues from R-3,
Multiple Zone to Planned Development Zone.
*25. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $20,000 FROM PARKS CAPITAL FUND (Second
Reading)
An ordinance apprcpriating funds from the Parks Capital Fund,
having been read by title only at the previous Business
Meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2708, AN ORDINANCE anending the 1983 budget for
the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the
331-Parks and Recreation Capital Fund for expenditure during
1983.
26. OTHER BUSINESS
None
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JULY 12, 1983
Information Items
Items of information supplied to Council w letter fran
Yakima Valley Regional Library regarding bequest of Margaret
Coffin Holms estate. 7/7/83; letter fran Lee Kimmel regarding
street lights. 7/5/83; invitation from Human Rights
ComMission to attend -monthly meeting at City Hall on July 21
at 9:30 a.m. 7/5/83; article fran the National League of
Cities newspaper regarding "Antitrust Bill is Introduced."
7/4/83; Office of Program Research, House of Representatives,
Notice of Committee Meeting: House Constitution, Elections &
Ethics, July 15, Olympia. 7/7/83; memo from Association of
Washington Cities regarding National League of Cities Annual
Conference. 7/1/83; letter from McCaw Cablevision regarding
optional service. 6/3/83; letter from David and Patti Johnson
expressing appreciation for efforts of crew members of Fire
Stations Nos. 1, 2 and 3; Fire Department Emergency Activity
Report for June, 1983;" 7/7/83; June Report of Code
Administration Office Activities; monthly report of Permit
Center for June, 1983; and minutes of the Planning Commission
meeting of 7/7/83.
27. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDIW DISPOSITION CF PROPERTY AND COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Budianan, to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Disposition of
Property and Collective Bargaining, to then immediately
adjourn the Meeting. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Sparling absent.
28. ADJOURNMENT
Following the completion of the Exe live Sess'on, the meeting
was adjourned at the hour o 11:12 pr.
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