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STUDY SESSION
The City Council net in session on this date at 1:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beaudhcimp, Lynn Budhanan,
Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" Moore, and Jack Sparling.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Barnett reported on the status of the Council
Committee's review of the proposal submitted by Yakima Valley
Disposal regarding contracting for bin collection. They have
asked for a long term contract for all City bin accounts,
paying a 2% contract fee. He reported on a recent Supreme
II/ Court decision and some pending legislation Which would have
some impact on this request and stated he advised the attorney
for Yakima Valley Disposal that the Council Committee is
deferring this until the proposed legislation has been
settled.
Council member Doty referred to a TV program regarding the
transit system in Memphis and the problems being dealt with
there. She commented that after seeing that program, she felt
proud of the citizens of Yakima for taking the responsibility
for funding the transit operations by voting in a sales tax.
She commented that Memphis had low fares until about two years
ago, and are now charging 85 per trip, generating 40% of fare
box revenue.
Referring to Tan Day's memo in the Council packet, Council
member Barnett expressed his concern that if an odor problem
develops at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, it would take
about 37 days before the chemicals could be delivered, due to
the bid procedures. He asked if there was a way to give
authorization for the purdhase of these chemicals on an emer-
gency basis. Discussion followed and Assistant City Manager
Wittenberg stated that he can get some information on this and
report on it during the business portion of the Council meet-
ing.
Council member Sparling expressed his dissatisfaction with the
transit system. He stated he still sees buses running empty.
He asked when another bus report would be coming to Council.
Assistant City Manager Wittenberg stated that staff is working
on one and he could report back next week on when it would be
presented to Council.
Mayor Carmichael referred to the minutes of the Mardi 4, 1982
DARC meeting, commenting that it seems the Committee is going
a different direction from what the Council wanted on parking
lot enforcement. She commented that perhaps she could attend
their next meeting. Council member Doty reported that the
II/ committee will meet on Thursday of this week. Don Horan,
Finance Officer, gave a brief status report on the Committee's
efforts to resolve the problem of employee parking. He stated
that after this meeting on Thursday, the committee was going
to offer a full report to the Council.
2. REVIEW OF CITIZENS' FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Council members discussed some of the recommendations
submitted by the Committee. Bob Peterson, Chairman of the
Committee, addressed the issue of the recommendation of
forming a Council committee to review the City Charter and
Civil Service system. Following discussion, it was the
general consensus of the Council to discuss this during the
business meeting, under Item No. 8.
Council member Barnett stated he would like to continue his
discussion on the purchase of sodium nitrate on an emergency
basis, on the regular business agenda, making it No. 8-B.
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3. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM SUNFAIR, INV., FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Council members discussed this request, expressing concern
about possible future commitments of roan tax monies. Council
member Doty suggested that perhaps part of the interest earned
on the Capitol Theatre settlement could he used for this
purpose. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg ccuuented that a
large portion of this interest is being used to pay for ash
clean up. Don Horan, Finance Director, stated that during
budget study meetings, there was discussion about the unfunded
liability for employee retirements, which could amount to
$95,000 this year. He stated that staff was considering using
that interest to fund this liability. Council member Beau-
champ stated he spoke with the City Manager about this request
and it was his reccuuendation that if Council desires to fund
this, it should be done with roan tax money. He spoke in
support of granting this request, however, it should be re-
quested on an annual basis and not be perpetually funded.
Council member More spoke about some of the changes in the
budget resulting in a reduction of revenue. He cautioned that
that carryover money may not be as high as projected. Mayor
Carmichael spoke in favor of granting this request, contingent
upon a like amount of money being donated by the private
sector. Following further discussion, it was the general
consensus of the Council to make this Item No. 8-A.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Buchanan to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending
litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. 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 Sparling and Assistant
City Manager Wittenberg and City Attorney present on roll
call.
5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Carmichael referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning snhether there were any additions or dele-
tions from either Council members or citizens present. Coun-
cil member Barnett requested that Items No. 12 and 13 be added
to the Consent Agenda. Council member Moore requested that
Item No. 11 be added to the Consent Agenda. Mayor Carmichael
reported that staff has requested that Item No. 18 be removed
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fran the Agenda and postponed one 1Neek. Council member Doty
stated she has some questions on Item No. 20, but since it is
the first reading of the ordinance, she will ask her questions
next week. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg gave sane cor-
rected figures for Item No. 16, correcting a typing error.
Ines Rice, a citizen, requested that Item No. 16 be removed
from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the
Council that the deletion of Item No. 16 and the addition of
Items No. 11, 12 and 13 and the deletionof Item No. 18 from
the Agenda, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read
the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and an
ordinance 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.)
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*7. MINUTES
The Council minutes of Mardi 16 and 19, 1982, were approved,
having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and
no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
8. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
A.) ITEM NO. 3
Bill Hiatt, Sunfair, Inc., stated that this request is for
1982 and it would not be used to retire the debts owed. He
stated they have collected about $2,000 so far from the pri-
vate sector. He stated he is confident the $5,000 could be
raised from the private sector if that should become a
requirement. He mentioned that the Chamber of Commerce is
willing to give than $5,000; the Fair Board would give $2,000
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or $3,000; and the Sundusters in ed they would donate
II/ $2,000. He stated that several of these donations are
dependent upon the City's decision to grant this request for
$5,000. Discussion followed on Sunfair, Inc., and the parade.
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp to allocate $5,000
out of roam tax funds to support the Sunfair, Inc. for 1982.
Carried by 5-2 voice vote. Barnett and More voting nay.
Council member Barnett explained his vote, stating that
Council has not adequately addressed the issue of the
depreciation fund reserves for the Capitol Theatre and the
Yakima Center.
B.) ITEM NO. 2
Council member Sperling expressed his support of the Cam -
mittee's recommendations regarding the review of the Civil
Service System and the City Charter. Council member Buchanan
suggested that perhaps Council member Sparling could care back
with a proposal. Council member Beauchamp stated he liked
their recommendation regarding the opinion survey. Council
member Doty suggested that staff could explore the possibility
of having some student do the survey for college credit, with
zero budget. It was the general consensus of the Council to
refer this to staff. Mayor Carmichael suggested that Council
give further consideration to the Committee's recommendations.
C.) DISCUSSION REGARDING EMERGENCY PURCHASE PROCEDURE TO
OBTAIN CHEMICALS
Following the report from the Purchasing Agent regarding bid
procedures to obtain the chemicals for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by
Beauchamp to authorize emergency purchase procedures for the
purchase of sodium nitrate to reduce the odor at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant should staff determine such action
becomes necessary. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by
Beauchamp to amend the notion to set a limit not to exceed
11/ Unanimously carried by voice vote. The question was
called for the vote on the notion, as amended. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
9.
Mayor Carmichael proclaimed March 30, 1982, as The Brothers
Mahre Day. She reported there will be a parade this
afternoon, followed by a rally at the Yakima Center and then a
dinner will be held in their honor.
10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
*11. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY S.E. COOPER FOR OUTSIDE UTILITY SERVICE
IN FAIRVIEW-SUMAC AREA FOR MOBILE HOMES
The staff recommendation in their 3/30/82 memo was accepted
to: 1) execute outside utility agreement with Mr. Cooper; and
2) grant permission for other parties to connect to the City
sewer system only if they meet the criteria that they have
received a special property use permit from Yakima County for
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similar uses and it relates to the Yakima County Canmunity
Development Block Grant Target Area (Fairview -Sumac area).
*12. REPORT FROM PERSONNEL - ANNUAL HIRE AND PROMOTION REPORT FOR 1981
The report on the Annual Hire and Promotion Report for 1981,
dated 3/25/82 was accepted.
*13. REPORT RE AIR CRASH /RESCUE REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TERMINAL
The report re air crash /rescue requirements for the air ter-
minal, dated 3/22/82, was accepted.
*14. REVIEW OF POLICE VEHICLE BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1982
The staff recommendation to accept the bid specifications and
authorize the Purcthasing Division to proceed with the
acquisition of three police vehicles, was accepted.
*15. AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. D -4629, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a Work Experience Agreement with the State of Wash-
ington, Employment Security Department.'
16. OONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLI-
CATION FOR A GRANT WITH UMTA
The resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Doty, seconded by Beauchamp that Resolution No. D -4630, be
passed. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, asked why the City is
asking for a grant from UMTA. She stated she thought the
reason the people "voted in the sales tax was to eliminate
dependance upon UMTA funding. Dan Newton, Transit Manager,
responded that this is for a capital grant, not for transit
operations. He stated that if the City quits using these
buses, we would have to sell then and give 80% of the funds
back to UMTA. Mrs. Rice stated she feels betrayed because she
understood the City would not be dependent upon UMTA funds if
the sales tax was passed. The question was called for the
vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4630, 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.
*17. DAMAGE CLAIM RE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE WATER VALVE
COVER PLATE
RESOLUTION NO. D -4631, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Carol
Ann Forde filed with the City of Yakima on March 1, 1982.
18. FIX DATE OF HEARING ON 1982 UMTA GRANTS
Postponed one week.
*19. ORDINANCE ZONING PROPERTY AT 25 NORTH FRONT STREET, REQUESTED BY
YAKIMA BREWING AND MALTING COMPANY
ORDINANCE NO. 2608, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at _ 25 North
Front Street in the City of Yakima, Washington, from B -3,
General Business Zone to a Planned Development Zone, and
declaring an emergency.
*20. ORDINANCE AMENDING 1982 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO TRANSIT
FUNDS FOR CLERICAL POSITION (FIRST READING)
The Ordinance appropriating funds for Transit clerical pos-
ition, having been read by title only at this meeting, was
land on the table for one week or until April 6, 1982.
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21. OTHER BUSINESS '
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of information supplied to Council were: letter from
Clarence Barnett to Richard Wiehl re: Yakima Valley Disposal
Proposal for 1982. 3/26/82; copy of correspondence to Frank
Fitterer from Director of Engineering and Utilities, re:
sewer connection. 3/24/82; memo from Personnel Officer re:
Police & Fire Secretary/Examiner. 3/24/82; memo from Director
of Community and Economic Development re: Spring Conference -
Planning Association of Washington. 3/25/82; News Release re:
Wastewater Treatment Plant Odors. 3/23/82; minutes of 3/4/82
meeting of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee; Legis -
II/ R7NMEN the No. 20, Mard 19, 1982; and minutes of 3/9/82
meeting of e Yakim Health.
Yakima District Board of Heal.
22. ADJOU
There being no further information to come before the Council,
it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Moore that this meeting
adjourn at the hour Of , 3:45 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice
vote.
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