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December 22, 1981
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, YakiMa, Washington': Councilimemberspresent were
Mayor Betty L. EdirOndsoi Clarence Barnett, Henry Beaudhamp, Lynn
Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael and Shirley Doty. Council member Hinman
present after 1:10 p.m.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council Member Beauchamp requested_ information about snow
control. City Manager Zais stated that , a report can be given
by the Director of Public Works during. the Business portion of
this meeting.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending
litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hinman
absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
3. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting,, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Barnett,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty and Hinman and City
Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
4. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Mayor Ednundson.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or
deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
Mayor Edmondson stated that an out of state travel request
will be an off-agenda item and will be numbered 23-A. It was
the general consensus of the Council to add Item No. 23-A to
the Consent Agenda. Mayor Edmondson stated that staff has
requested that Item No. 17 be removed and continued for one
week. She stated that there will be additional information
coming on Item No. 19 and that should be removed from the
Consent Agenda. She stated that Items No. 13, 14, 15 and 28
will be continued after the Executive Session. Council member
Carmichael requested that Item No. 11 be added to the Consent
Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the
addition of Items No. 11 and 23-A and the deletion of Items
No. 17, and 19, as requested be made. The City Clerk then
read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and
ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by
Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs
preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent
Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.)
SWEARING IN OF NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR 1982
Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Jack
Sparling having been duly elected to the Office of Councilman
on November 4, 1981, and the Oath of Office having been
administered to them by the City Attorney, are now duly seated
as Council members for the City of Yakima.
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*6. MINUTES
The Council minutes of November 24, 1981, were approved,
having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and
no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
8. HEAPING ON VACATION OF ALLEY IN VICINITY OF 208 NO. 23PD AVENUE
(BORRELL)
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the vacation of
II/ an alley in the vicinity of 208 No. 23rd Avenue as requested
by Dorothy Burrell and others, Sarge Hubbard, 208 N. 23rd
Avenue, stated that it is a portion of an alley previously
vacated. He stated that he needs it in order to build a
garage. He stated that he is in favor of this being approved.
There beging no other citizen wishing to speak the public
portion of the hearing was closed. Council member Doty
inquired if there would be a problem with the sewer line
located in the right-of-way. Larry Wright, Acting Director of
Community and Economic Development, stated that the sewer line
easement will be maintained. Council miter BuChanan
expressed his concerns along this line and stated that it
would be a good idea for staff to review the utility map for
further study. Mr. Wright explained the review process for
the vacation request. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by
Budhanan to accept the staff and Planning Commission
recommendations and request that the proper legislation be
prepared. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
9. HEARING ON VACATION OF ALLEY IN VICINITY OF 1206-1210 FAIRBANKS
(VAUGHN)
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the vacation of
an alley in the vicinity of 1206-1210 Fairbanks as requested
by Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn and others, Virginia Vaughn, 1210
Fairbanks, spoke in favor of the vacation, stating that their
road is very narrow and the parking is needed desparately.
There being no other citizens present wishing to speak, the
public portion of the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by
Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp that the vacation be allowed per
the staff and Planning Commission recommendation and
conditions and direct that the appropriate legislation be
prepared. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
10. HEARING ON OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT AND WAIVER OF FEES AS
REQUESTED BY LOU ALDERMAN (SEWER - SUN WEST SUBDIVISION)
This being the tine fixed for the hearing on the outside
II/ utility agreement and waiver of fees, requested by Lou
Alderman th
an for sewer for the Sun West Subdivision, Lou Alderman
spoke in favor of approving the request and waiver of fees.
He stated that he disagrees with the fees, more in principal,
although the fees are high. He stated that he has been
required to get some permits from the City and the County and
other requirements have been duplicated, such as this hearing.
He spoke against the sidewalk and street light requirements in
the cul de sac, which serves 16 lots. He stated that he can
agree with putting street lights on the intersections, but not
up and down the street. He spoke about the added costs to
each lot by providing the street lights and sidewalks. There
being no other citizen present wishing to speak, the public
portion of the hearing was closed. City Manager Zais stated
that the fees are set by ordinance and if Council wants to
change that, it would mean a change in the ordinance. He
stated that this ordinance is subject to some amendments in
the next several months, if we get through the process of the
Urban Area Plan. Larry Wright, Acting Director of Community
and Economic Development, stated that the requirements for the
sidewalks were adopted in the Urban Area Plan. He stated that
it is staff's opinion that the street lights are considered to
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be necessary for safety reasons. Council member Doty made
inquiries about the sidewalk requirements and asked if an
addition could be made to that finding, "if it meets with the
Sidewalk Plan". Mawr Edmondson commented that the Sidewalk
Plan has not been adopted and this would place Mr. Alderman in
a hardship. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty to
accept the staff and Planning Commission Findings with the
exception of Item 2-D, which is the requirement of sidewalks.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to amend the
Motion to make sure that there is a sidewalk on Midvale Road.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. The question was called
for the vote on the MOtion, as amended. Unanimously carried
by voice vote. City Manager Zais stated that the request for
the waiver of fees should be addressed. Mayor Edmondson
stated that Council did not make a motion to make any
exceptions.
11. REPORT OF SECRETARY/EXAMINER POSITION(S)
The Report was accepted and the proposed reorganization in the
Personnel Division was authorized for implementation in 1982.
12. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE EXTENDED NEW YEAR'S EVE
TRANSIT SERVICE
Dan Newton, Transit Manager, reviewed the proposal to extend
the transit service on New Year's Eve. B & M Advertising is
interested in paying the normal fares from 6:45 p.m. to 10:15
p.m. and then the charter service would start. He stated that
the routes will be run by temporary drivers, unless they go
over 40 hours per week, which is not expected. Council member
Buchanan stated that he is in favor of doing this, but wants
all costs fully recovered, including employee costs for Labor
and Industry and Social Security. Council member Hinman
stated that we should try to get must of the costs back, but
it is a real promotion of our own buses. Ken Toney, B & M
Advertising, distributed some information regarding this
program. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman to
approve the extended New Year's Eve service, "Be Home Safe".
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
*16. SUPPLEMENT NO. 3, REVISED AND SUPPLEMENT NO. 4, TO AGREEMENT RE
48TH AVENUE BRIDGE
RESOLUTION NO. D-4592, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute Supplement No. 3 Revised and Supplement No. 4 to an
agreement with the State of Washington, Department of
Highways, for partial reimbursement of costs for replacement
of the bridge over Wide Hollow Creek on 48th Avenue.
17. RESOLUTION VACATING PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ACROSS SAFEWAY STORE
MALL ON SUMMITVIEW AND 56TH AVENUE
Item continued one week.
*18. AGREEMENTS WITH SYSCON CORPORATION FOR ACQUISITION OF ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLE NODULE
RESOLUTION NO. D-4593, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with SYSODN Corporation.
19. REPAIR OF 1967 PETTIBONE BELT LOADER WITHOUT CALLING FOR BIDS
Willis White, Director of Public Works, stated that the street
crews worked long, hard hours on snow control and should be
thanked. He stated that we have four snow plows and two
graders. He explained that the arterials and secondary
arterials are cleared first and sand trucks are used on
residential intersections. He stated that we were picking up
the snow in the CBD area and then same equipment problems
developed, which has now been fixed. He stated that the crews
are now plowing some of the residential areas and are still
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doing some sanding. He stated that the cost, so far, is
estimated to be $46,000, of which $15,000 is not budgeted. He
stated that contractors were used for three days and then two
more were used today. Resolution NO. D-4594 having been read
by title, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Beauchamp that
the resolution be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call
vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4594, A RESOLUTION authorizing and ratifying
the Purchase of repair parts for a Belt Loader without calling
for bids.
*20. EXTENSION OF INTER-FUND LOANS
RESOLUTION NO. D-4595, A RESOLUTION extending the date for
repaypment of various interfund loans.
*21. FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS
RESOLUTION NO. D-4596, A RESOLUTION adopting a schedule of
fees. for recreational activities of the City of Yakima
Department of Parks & Recreation.
*22. EXTENSION OF 1981 ELDERLY & HANDICAPPED AGREEMENTS WITH DIAMOND CAB
COMPANY AND YAKIMA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION - ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED
RESOLUTION NO. D-4597, A RESOLUTION authorizing the extension
of agreements with Yakima Valley Transportation - Elderly and
Handicapped, and Diamond Cab Company.
*23. SET DATE OF HEARING ON CONFIRMATION OF THE 1982 IRRIGATION
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR FEBRUARY 16, 1982
RESOLUTION NO. D-4598, A RESOLUTION setting a date for hearing
on the confirmation of the Irrigation Maintenance Assessment
Roll for the year 1982.
*23-A. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
The out of state travel for Captain Pleas Green and Rose
Ulmer, Police Department, to Salem, Oregon, to check on a
computer system regarding the joint consolidation with the
County, December 27-30, 1981, at a cost of $150 each, was
approved.
24. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1982 BUDGET
Ordinance No. 2578 having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Hinman, seconded by Carmichael that the ordinance be passed.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2578, N. ORDINANCE adopting a budget for the
II/ City of Yakima, Washington, for the year 1982; and
appropriating funds for estimated expenditures.
*25. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE URBAN AREA PLAN (Continued from 12/15/81
meeting)
ORDINANCE NO. 2579, AN ORDINANCE relating to local govelnment
administration; adopting a Comprehensive Plan for the City of
Yakima; and amending Sub Section 1.42.070 A of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code.
*26. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY AND FEDERAL REVENUE
SHARING TO THE GENERAL FUND (SECOND READING)
ORDINANCE NO. 2580, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1981 Budget for
the City of Yakima and appropriating an amount not to exceed
$175,000 for expenditure during the year 1981.
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*27. ORDINANCE ANNEXING DANMOR COMPANY/MADISON HOUSE PROPERTY (Continued
from 12/1/81 meeting)
ORDINANCE NO. 2581, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City
of Yakima and zoning said property.
29. OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Edmondson stated that as of midnight December 31, 1981,
the Mayor and Assistant Mayor will be out of the office. It
was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp that Lynn Bud
be the acting Mayor until the Council meeting on the 5th of
January. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Doty to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending
litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Upon the completion of the Executive Session, the Council
convened in the Council Chambers for the purpose of finishing
the balance of the Agenda items.
13. CONSIDERATION OF R. W. BECK ENGINEERING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 5 -
MULLEN AND ASSOCIATES CONTRACT NO. 3 (W Treatment Plant)
Resolution No. D-4590 having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Budhanan, seconded by Hinman that the resolution be passed.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4590, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
amendment to the agreenent with R. W. Beck & Associates to
prepare a Wastewater Facilities Design.
14. CONSIDERATION OF MULLEN & ASSOCIATES CONTRACT NO. 3, CHANGE ORDER
NO. 23 (Wastewater Treatment Plant)
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael that the
staff's recommendation be accepted . and that Mullen &
Associates Contract No. 3, Change Order No. 23, be approved.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
15. CONSIDERATION OF R. W. BECK ENGINEERING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO.
16 - KIEWIT CONTRACT NO. 5 (Wastewater Treatment Plant)
Resolution No. D-4591 having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Budhanan, seconded by Carmichael, that the resolution be
passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4591, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
amendment to the agreement with R. W. Beck & Associates to
prepare a Wastewater Facilities Design.
28. AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FOR DENTAN ASSOCIATES (hearing held
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12/8/81)
Ordinance No. 2582 having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan that the ordinance be passed.
Carried by 5-2 roll call vote. Doty and Hinman voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 2582, AN ORDINANCE rezoning property at 401 So.
13th Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington from R-2,
Two-Family to Planned Development Zone.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Republic
Airlines. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
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INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of Information supplied to Council were: letter from
Dolores Goodman, Chairman, Yakima Human Relations Commission
re: vacancy on Commission. 12/4/81; letter to Richard Linn,
Washington State Juice, from Tom Day, Wastewater Facilities
Manager, re: violation of NPDES Permit. 12/11/81; article
from December 16, 1981 Wall Street Journal re: "Reagan
Expected to Reject Budget Office Efforts to Slash Grants to
Cities and States."; article from December 11, 1981 Wall
Street Journal re: "Feeling the Ax"; memo from Tan Day,
Wastewater Facilities Manager re: Sewer back-up - December
8th; publication "The Mayor" dated December 15, 1981; article
II/ from December 21, 1981 Business Week re: "Labor Seeks Less.";
December 10, 1981 minutes of Downtown Advisory Redevelopment
Committee Special Meeting; October 27, 1981 Airport Advisory
Commission minutes; November 17, 1981 Airport Advisory
Commission minutes; and December 1, 1981 Planning Commission
minutes.
30. ADJOURNMENT
Upon the completion of the Executive Session, the Council
convened in the Council Chambers. There being no further
business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Buchanan,
seconded by Barnett that the meeting be adjourned at the hour
of 6:30 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
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