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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/12/1983 Business Meeting JULY 12, 1983 13 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 14 JULY 12, 1983 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 JULY 12, 1983 15 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 16 JULY 12, 1983 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 II/ 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. JULY 12, 1983 17 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 th 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 II/ select from the top three candidates to then recommend his th 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 18 JULY 12, 1983 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 JULY 12, 1983 19 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 20 JULY 12, 1983 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. JULY 12, 1983 121 *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 22, 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. A A 1 10 READ AND CERTIFIED ! TIFIED ACCURATE BY kk ,' LATE 1 shT3 imL ID R -'" /k COUNCIL MEMBER ATTEST: • 42)1NvIno_cLO ttTY CLERK MAYOR