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FEBRUARY 2, 1982
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. Council members present were
Mayor Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan,
Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sparling.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Moore referred to the nags broadcast regarding
the termination of Republic Airlines' service to Yakima, and
Larry Wittenberg's statement that. the City was not going to
seek another major airline. He stated he thought that would
be a Council policy decision and perhaps Council should do a
little work on some of the policies of this Council.
Mayor Carmichael stated she has a note regarding those com-
missions which have vacancies: Human Relations Canmission,
Parks and Recreation and Planning Commission. She encouraged
the Council canmittees to meet and give their recommendations
to the Council. - Council member Doty stated that there is also
a vacancy on the Housing Authority.
2. REPORT REGARDING PROPOSED ALTERNATIVES MR ALARM INSTALLATION FEES
Fire Chief Ed _Carroll stated that during the budget pre-
sentations for the 1982 budget, staff had a policy issue and
reccrnrrendationto increase the alarm dharges for transmission
of fire alarms. He stated that that recommendation was to
increase the rate to $4. Council member Barnett expressed his
concern about raising the installation fee from $50 to $100.
Bruce Belfield, Alarm Supervisor, explained that the install-
ation expenses vary with each installation and the only other
alternative would be to charge the actual charge for install-
ation to each individual. He cited an where an indi-
vidual could request service and new line be laid and then a -
second person receives service fran that same line, which
would result in the first person paying for the second
person's line. - There was a brief discussion on the number of
false alarms being received. Chief Carroll stated that this
is a general fund support activity and that revenue would go
into the general fund. He contended there is an advantage in
the flat fee approach. He stated that this cost could be
identified to the person before the installation of the
equipment. It was MOVED by Beaudhamp, to accept the staff
report and increase the installation fee from $50 to $100, but
leave the monitoring fee at the current rate of $3. The
Motion died for lack of a second. It was MOVED by Doty,
seconded by Moore to accept the report in that it states that
we should charge $100 instead of $50 for the installation, but
charge $3.50 a- month for the monitoring instead of $4.
Following discussion, it was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by
Doty to move Item No. 2 to It No. 9 -under the Business
portion of the meeting. Council member Doty withdrew her
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Motion and Council member Moore withdrew his second to the
motion. The question was called for the vote on the Motion to
move this item to the business agenda. Unanimously carried by
voice vote.
3. REPORT RE PROPOSED STAFFING CHANGES FOR SEWER MAINTENANCE DIVISION
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, clari-
fied that we are not talking about the sewer treatment plant
staffing, but talking about staffing that is responsible for
the maintenance of the sewer lines and manholes. He explained
the advantages of this staffing change in that since it does
not increase existing staffing, there is a potential for
saving money in this unit for the next two or three years. He
added that it provides a better career ladder and provides
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better coordination for TcM Day, Wastegater Treatment Plant
Supervisor. It also provides nore direct supervision of the
sewer maintenance crews. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by
Doty to place this on the business agenda under It No. 9.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
4. REVENUE BONDS REPORT ON INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS (HJR7)
Don Horan, Director of Finance and Budget, introduced Paul
Strater, Yakima Kittitas Resource Conservation & Economic
Development. He stated that this law has taken out a lot of
the tax loophole possibilities or having the tax eliminated
from the tax exempt status. He stated that he tried to de-
ll/ scribe in his report the law and the ramifications of this
law. Discussion ensued about the merit of the City forming
its own corporation. The County is forming a corporation and
the City could use that vehicle for any proposed projects.
Council member Barnett expressed several concerns and asked
questions regarding the liability the Council members would be
subjected to as a member of the Board. Mr. Strater explained
the process a project would follow, which would involve an
analysis by a financial consultant on behalf of the Board.
Council member Barnett also asked questions about payment of
costs incurred on the project if it is determined to be
ineligible. Mr. Strater stated that that could be handled in
the ordinance, requiring all costs to be paid by the applicant
and if the project is rejected, there is a refundable portion.
He stated that the public corporation would incur very few
costs. Council member Barnett stated that if Council is not
going to make a decision at this time, he would like staff to
look into the merits of Council establishing its own
corporation, to look at using businessmen as well as Council
members on the board. Mr. Horan stated that it is important
for the Council to make a decision on forming a corporation or
using the County. He stated that if Council wants its own
corporate status, a bond attorney would be engaged to get more
facts for the Council and to formulate the corporate
structure. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Doty,
seconded by Beaudhamp to move Item No. 4 to Item No. 9 on the
business agenda for consideration. . Unanimously carried by
voice vote.
4-a. WATER QUALITY CCMPLAINT
Frank Mabry, Water/Irrigation Superintendent, reviewed his
report dated January 29, 1982 regarding the water quality
complaint at 207 So. 29th Avenue. He stated that this is for
Council's information and no action is required.
4-b. STATUS REPORT ON DIKE BY WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
II/ Dennis Covell reported that a letter has been written to
Congressman Sid Morrison requesting his help. He stated that
another letter has been written to the Corp of Army Engineers
asking than to respond to us. He reported that the dike
situation has stabilized at this time. He stated that staff
may be caning back to Council if the Corp does not give us a
favorable response, requesting money to do the repairs our-
selves. City Manager Zais stated that we are reviewing pro
posals on this repair work naw.
It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Moore to recess until the business
meeting at 3:00 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
BUSINESS MEETING
5. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meet-
ing, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett,
Beaudhamp, Budhanan, Doty, Moore, and Sperling and City Man-
ager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
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6. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by City Manager Zais.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Carmichael referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or dele-
tions fran either Council members or citizens present. Coun-
cil member More asked that Item No. 12 be removed fran the
Consent Agenda. Ines Rice asked that Item No. 21 be removed
fran the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the
Council that the deletion of Items No. 12 and 21, as
requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent
Agenda, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was
MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda,
as read, be. passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate
items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without
further discussion.)
*8. MINUTES
The Council minutes of December 9 and 10, 1981, were approved,
having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and
no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
9. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
9-A: Item 2 on the Study Session, having been renumbered 9-A to
bring on the agenda for action, (Report from Fire Chief re-
-, garding proposed alternatives for Alarm'Installation Fees), it
was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore that the report of staff
be accepted and that staff be instructed to prepare the
necessary legislation changing the installation fee to $100
and the monthly charge for the alarm system monitoring to
$3.50 per month. Carried by 4-3 voice vote. Barnett,
Beauchamp and Sparling voting nay.
9-B. Item 3 on the Study Session (Report re proposed staffing
changes for Seer Maintenance Unit), having been renumbered
9-B to bring on the regular agenda for action, was briefly
discussed. Ton Day, Wastewater Superintendent, answered ques-
tions regarding the proposed changes and the duties of the
employees. He explained that some of the programs will be
reduced. After discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by
Buchanan to accept the report with no further action: carried
by 4-3 voice vote. Barnett, Carmichael and Doty voting nay.
9-C. Item' No. 4 on the Study Session (Report on Industrial Revenue
Bonds 'General Information'), having been renumbered 9-C, to
bring on the regular agenda for action, it was MOVED by Doty,
seconded by Buchanan to go ahead and initiate the process so
that the necessary mechanism would be in place for forming
public corporations under the guidelines of the HJR7 funding,
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if a specific request is received. Council member Beauchamp
stated he would like to get more input on whether we should
start this or not and after further discussion, it was MDVED
by ,Beauchamp Seconded by BUdhanan to table the previous
Motion for one week. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Council member Barnett asked that staff notify Council when
the bond counsel meets with the County and ask permission to
attend as listeners, not as participants. Council member
Sperling asked that the staff shoe why two entities would be
needed when one could accomplish the same thing - County or
City. Don Horan, Finance Director, explained that there were
several applicants interested and if the city had their awn
Corporation, they could be trying to acquire them. After
further discussion, Council members indicated they would like
more input and the week's time to study this matter before
making a final decision.
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10. SPECIAL REPORTS
Report from Parks & Recreation Commission regarding results
of investigation.
Mer Edmondson, Chairman, introduced several members of the
Parks & Recreation Commission that were present. He reviewed
the report briefly, indicating in conclusion that the Com-
mission feels that all of the data that they have processed
and digested has been quite a process of learning and that
although Dick Hilligus, Parks Director, has been assigned most
of the blame for the present condition of the Parks & Rec-
reation Department, the City Management team must also assure
their share of responsibility. He also stated that they
appreciate the fact that the ash clean-up and overall City
shortfalls were a monumental task to overcame in the past two
years. After further reviewing the report and conclusion, Mr.
Edmondson stated that the Parks Commission recommends that
Dick Hilligus' resignation be accepted as tendered and that
they also feel that the best interests of the future of the
Department would be served by the resignation of Robert Lar-
son. He further stated that the Commission feels that re-
taining the Parks Department is important and actively seeking
a new Parks Director should begin as quickly as possible and
offered to be a part of any planning there might be to re-
organize or restructure the Parks and Recreation Department.
After discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council
to take the report under advisement.
11. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
George Kapellas, Diamond Cab Company, explained that he pro-
vided evening and Sunday transportation service for the elder-
ly and handicapped in January the same as the regular bus
service. To provide this service, he was required to have one
million dollars of insurance coverage. With the Change to
only two nights a week, plus the Sunday service, he cannot
continue to pay this insurance premium and provide this ser-
vice as his income will be much less. He requested that the
insurance coverage be reduced to $300,000. Council members
indicating in discussion that they approved the service Mr.
Kapellas is performing and are in favor of the reduction of
the insurance, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Barnett
that the insurance coverage required, be reduced from
$1,000,000 to $300,000. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Mr. Ben Chandler, 1008 S. Naches Avenue, stated he is con-
cerned about the house across the street, 1009 S. Naches
Avenue, that had been subject to a severe fire several months
ago and understands that it is owned by the City. He stated
that it is an eyesore to the neighborhood and asked what the
11/ City is going to do about it. Larry Wright, Acting Director
of Community and Economic Development, explained that the
staff is aware of the problem and is working on the matter.
They will have to clear the title before any action is taken,
such as demolition of a dangerous building. It was noted that
Staff will keep Council up-to-date on this matter.
Maur Carmichael welcomed some members of Scout Troop 216.
She explained they are working for their merit badges for
citizenship in the community, working towards obtaining the
rank of Eagle Scout.
12. CONSIDERATION OP AMENDMENT TO 1981 HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RLCCK
GRANT PROGRAM
COuncil member Moore explained that he had requested that this
be removed from the Consent Agenda so that he could vote
against it. Council member Barnett asked if there is to be
separate action today to amend the 1982 Budget. Larry Wright,
Acting Director of Community and Economic Development, ex-
plained that this will be considered as a part of the final
approval of the 1982 HUD budget. He further explained that at
the January 19, 1982 Council meeting, Council directed staff
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to prepare proper legislation to provide Community Development
Block Grant funding for City enforcement of the Abatement of
Dangerous Building and Uniform Building COdes. He stated that
the material to be considered. is the - amended HUD budget for
1981 that will accomplish this program. The only change from
the previous budget is a reduction of street improvements by
-- $28,000 from $130,000 to $102,000 and the $28,000 then is
placed After discussion, it was MOVED by
Doty; seconded by Barnett to approve the staff recommendation
that would be to prepare the proper - legislation to amend the
1981 HUD Budget. Council rrember Beauchamp expressed his
concern over the serious condition of the streets and where we
are going to get the resources toi address these street
- -- problems. Council member Buchanan stated that he has noted
that there has been - a definite:decline in the number of
building permits, both-residential and curmercial, since 1979
-and does not feel that another Building Inspector is needed
for a declining economy. He also indicated that he feels the
money should be used for alma street project rather than a
building inspector. The question was called for the vote on
- the motion. Motion failed by a 4-3 voice vote. Beauchamp,
Buchanan, and Sparling voting nay.
*13. - AUTHORIZING 'THE EXECUTION OF_LLEASE AGREEMENTS WITH
EXECUTIVE AIRCRAFT, INI, AT YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL
a. Executive Aircraft Lease
b. Executive Aircraft Lease (former F.O. Sweitzer lease -
Yakima Flight Service)
RESOLUTION NO. D-4611, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Mana and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
two lease agreements with Yakima Executive Aircraft,
Inc., for property at the Yakima Air Terminal.
*14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
McALLISTER FLYING SERVICE AT YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL
RESOLUTION NO. D-4612, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a lease agreement with Charles McAllister d/b/a
McAllister Flying Service for property at the Yakima Air
*15. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BUS ROUTES AND SCHEDULES FOR YAKIMA TRANSIT
SYSTEM
RESOLUTION NO. D-4613, A RESOLUTION establishing bus routes
and schedules for the public transportation system operated by
the City of Yakima. - -
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16. RESOLUTION- AUTHORIZING AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS
Dennis Bertek, Supervising Sanitary Engineer, reviewed the
Summary Explanation Staff Report and answered questions asked
by Council members. He explained that as previously discussed
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with the Council, there are significant impacts on City staff
time resulting from the pending litigation on Contract 3,
Wastewater Treatment Plant project. It is necessary there-
- fore, to retain consultant assistahce to maintain timely and
satisfactory attention to construction related administrative
tasks. He further explained that the proposed agreement with
Associated Consultants will provide the listed services which
are similar to the services provided in a previous agreement
employing Mr. Dennis Yiklitdher, principal engineer in the firm.
After discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Buchanan
- to - adopt.Resolution No. D-4614 authorizing the execution of
said agreement. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4614, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with Associated Consultants for pro-
fessional engineering administrative services in connection
with EPA Grant No. C-530557.
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*17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CALLING FOR BIDS FOR THE CITY'S LEGAL
ADVERTISING
RESOLUTION NO. D -4615, A RESOLUTION prescribing a form of
contract for printing and publishing city legal advertising;
and directing publication of a call for proposals therefor.
*18. DISPOSITION OF A DAMAGE CLAIM:
a. Resolution authorizing payment to Mrs. Gerald Peterson.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4616, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of
$11.93 to Mrs. Gerald Peterson in settlement of a claim for
damages filed with the City of Yakima.
*19. APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT ON CONTRACT WITH COOPERS & LYBRAND,
ACCOUNTING CONSULTANTS
RESOLUTION NO. D -4617, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute Amend-
' went No. 2 to the agreement with Coopers & Lybrand, Account-
ants, to audit records of the Wastewater Treatment Plant
operator.
*20. APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT F1OR YAKIMA CENTER STORAGE ADDITION
The report of the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated
Feb. 2, 1982, with respect to the completion of the work on
the Yakima Center storage addition contract, performed by
Sevigny Construction, was approved, the work accepted and
payment of the final estimates as set forth was authorized.
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21. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 12, CONTRACT NO. 5, SCHEDULE A, FOR
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION
Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, voiced her concerns about this
Change Order for $6,001 and about the entire Wastewater
Treatment Plant project -- its operation and the costs
connected with it. Dennis Bertek, Supervising Sanitary
Engineer, explained that Change Order No. 12 is for the
demolition of a temporary sludge lagoon which will be
submitted for reimbursement to FEMA, as part of the volcanic
ash cleanup expenses. The services provided by Peter Kiewit
Sons' were for the demolition and leveling of a temporary
sludge lagoon. The lagoon was specifically constructed for
the purpose of disposing of ash laden sludge at the treatment
plant. Council member Moore expressed concern that the
Council is asked to approve this Change Order after the work
is finished and that staff had authorized the work to be done
before it was brought to Council for prior approval. City
Manager Zais explained that this is a part of the ash cleanup
work and also that prior to Council members Barnett, Moore and
Sparling being on the Council, the Council had authorized by
Motion, the establishment of a process of change order
administration and City management was authorized a certain
level of expense to which we would then return for
ratification by the City Council. They authorized Project
Managers, Jon Wiese and Dennis Bertek $10,000 and the City
Manager, $50,000 to be ratified by the City Council. After
further discussion, it was MOVED by Budzanan, seconded by
Beauchamp to approve the change order and authorize payment.
Carried by 6 -1 voice vote. Moore voting nay.
*22. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE APPARATUS
(Second Reading)
ORDINANCE NO. 2596, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1982 Budget for
the City of Yakima; appropriating the amount of $2,400 from
unappropriated money in 332 -Fire Capital Fund to Account
332.332.122.0846.522.20.642; the amount of $10,500 from un-
appropriated money in 332 -Fire Capital Fund to Account
• 332.332.122.0846.522.20.643; and the amount of $222,756 from
unappropriated honey in 332 -Fire Capital Fund to Account
332. 332 .122.0846.522 420.644 therein, as 1982 appropriations
for 332 -Fire Capital Fund.
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*23. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROCEDURES FOR CALLING FOR AND AWARDING BIDS
FOR CITY ADVERTISING
ORDINANCE NO. 2597, AN ORDINANCE relating to City government
administration; adopting a procedure for calling for and
awarding bids for printing and publishing city legal adver-
tising; and amending Sections 1.075.010 and 1.75.020, and Sub
Section 1.75.030 B, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
24. AN ORDINANCE ZONING PROPERTY AT 56TH AVENUE AND TIETON DRIVE.
(TANCARA SUBDIVISION)
(Postponed one week)
25. OTHER BUSINESS
Information Items
Items of information supplied to Council were: letter frcm
John P. Dow, Republic Airlines, Inc., re termination of ser-
vice to Yakima. 1/20/82; letter from Greater Yakima Chamber
of Commerce re termination of air service to Republic Air-
lines. 1/27/82; list of boards and commissions membership.
1/27/82; memo frcm Transit Manager re evening service.
1/21/82; memo frcm Street & Refuse Manager re 1981 Final Cost
Analysis (PBIA) 1/21/82; mpnthly report from Chief of Police
for December, 1981; article from The Wall Street Journal
titled "Federalism and the State-Local Fiscal Crisis."
1/22/82; Seattle's Capitol Report. Vol. 4, No. 1. 1/22/82;
minutes of 1/7/82 Civil Service Commission meeting; memo from
Acting Director of Community & Economic Development re Status
Report-Urban Area Plan Implementing Measures (Zoning & Sub-
division) 1/29/82; Senate Standing Committee Assignments for
1982. 1/15/82; and AWC Legislative Bulletin 'No. 2. 1/22/82.
26. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Moore that this meeting be
adjourned at the hour of 5:00 p.m. Unanimously carried by
voice vote.
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