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STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Lynn Carmidiael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beaudhamp, Lynn Budhanan,
Shirley Doty, and W. K. "Pete" Moore. Council member Sparling absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Carmichael reminded Council that Doug Johnson, with COG,
had requested Council to consider appointing two representa-
tives to serve on their committee studying public transporta-
tion for the County. Following discussion, it was the general
consensus of the Council to appoint Council member Doty and
John Klingele as the City's representatives on this committee.
Council member Moore stated he was told about a large tree in
the parking strip at the corner of 3rd Street and Lincoln
Avenue that is overhanging the street and could be dangerous.
He also stated the same situation exists in front of KMWX
radio station at 4th Street and Lincoln.
Council member Doty stated that citizens are being encouraged
to tie a yellow ribbon to their vehicle antennas in honor of
Law Enforcement Week and in that same spirit Council members
are wearing yellow and blue ribbons tonight.
2. CONSIDERATION OF DEFERRED CHANGE WORK ORDER FOR WASTEWATER TREAT-
MENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS (Continued from May 4, 1982
meeting)
Jon Wiese, Sanitary Engineer, distributed a memo on aerators,
in response to Council's questions from last week. Council
members questioned the reasons why several items in the change
order are needed. It the general consensus of the Council
to continue this discussion during the regular business meet
ing under It No. 25-A.
3. STATUS REPORT ON LIONS POOL REPAIR NEEDS
Ed Carroll, Acting Director of Parks & Recreation, stated that
he has filed with the Council a copy of the report from CH2M-
Hill and Dick Haapala fran that firm is present to respond to
any questions Council might have. There was discussion regard-
ing the intent of the staff recommendation. It was the gen-
eral consensus of the Council to continue this discussion
under Item No. 9-A on the Business Agenda.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Continued to end of meeting.
BUSINESS MEETING
5. ROLL CALL
At 7:30 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meet-
- ing, Mayor Carmidhael presiding, Council members Barnett,
Beaudhamp, Budhanan, Doty, and Moore and City Manager Zais and
City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Sparling absent
and excused.
6. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Doty.
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. Mayor
Carmichael requested that Item No. 12 be continued for one
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week until Council member Sparling is present. Council member
Beauchamp requested that Item No. 14 be removed fran the
Consent Asenda. It was the general consensus of the Council
that the of Item No. 12 and the deletion of Item No. 14, 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 Budianan that the Consent
Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call
vote. Sparling absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an
asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled
- under one notion without further discussion.)
*8. MINUTES
The Council minutes of May 4, 1982, 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
ITEM NO. 3
Ed Carroll, Acting Director of Parks & Recreation, recapped
the events that have happened since the closure of Lions Pool.
He spoke about the findings of the preliminary examination of
the structure and the need to deviate fran the original design,
became apparent. He recommended the needs assessment and
commented that the IAC has funds available on a 50/50 basis
available for 1983 funding. Discussion followed about the
condition of the beams and the feasibility of preserving those
beams for future use. Following discussion, it was MOVED by
Barnett, seconded by Doty that staff and the Parks Commission
be directed to proceed with developing a needs assessment and
upon completion thereof, Council review and give direction
regarding the preliminary design and rehabilitation of Lions
Pool. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Barnett to accept the staff
recommendation not to open Lions Pool this sumffer. Council
member Doty ittquired the deficits which will be incurred
from the other pools. Mr. Carroll stated he could have that
information for Council next week. The question was called
for the vote on the Motion. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Doty
voting nay. Sparling absent.
10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mayor Carmichael proclaimed the week of May 9-15 as Small
Business Week, which proclamation she presented to Lenore
Lambert and Rick Herb, representing the Chamber of Commerce.
11. HEARING ON 1982 TRANSIT UMTA GRANT
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the 1982 Transit
UMTA Grants, John Klingele, 1312 W. Walnut, stated he is
opposed to the application for operating funds. He stated
that the citizens were told that with the 0.3% sales tax
levied, that the City would not be dependent upon UMTA for
operating funds. Council member Doty commented that there has
been a marked diminishing of sales tax receipts. She further
commented that this Council is committed to get off UMTA
funding for operating purposes for 1983. There being no
further citizens present wishing to speak, the hearing was
closed.
12. REPORT RE LEFT TURN SIGNALIZATION AT YAKIMA AVENUE AND SOUTH FIRST
STREET
Continued one week.
13. STATUS REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY AIRPORT NEGOTIATIONS
Larry Wittenberg, Assistant City Manager, referred to a pre-
liminary draft agreement, which had been distributed prior to
this meeting. He commented that there have been two drafts
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prior to this one. He gave an overview of the preliminary
draft agreement, responding to Cbuncil's questions. He com-
mented that the City and County want to give the Airport Board
as much discretion as possible to operate the airport. He
reported there were a couple of items that emerged after the
preparation of this preliminary draft that needs to be con-
sidered, i.e., County doesn't want to be liable for City's
pre-existing liability, insurance coverage and employee/
personnel relationships.
14. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO R. W. BECK AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES
A. AMENDMENT NO. 17 FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING ON PHASE 1, CON-
" TRACT 3, AND EMERGENCY VOLCANO SERVICES
City Manager Zais and Dennis Bertek, Supervising Sanitary
Engineer, were available to respond to Council's questions
regarding the engineer's profit margin and grant eligibility
for funding. Resolution No. D-4646 having been read by title,
it was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Barnett that the resolu-
tion be passed. Carried by 4-2 roll call vote. Beauchamp and
Moore voting nay. Sparling absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4656, 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.
B. AMENDMENT NO. 18 FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
PHASE II, CONTRACT 5
Resolution No. D-4657 having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Budhanan, seconded by Doty that the resolution be passed.
Carried by 4-2 roll call vote. Reauchamp and Moore voting
nay. Sparling absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4657, 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.
*15. AGREEMENT OF THE YAKIMA COUNTY PUBLIC CORPORATION TO ISSUE BONES
FOR VALLEY JUICE PRODUCTS, INC.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4658, A RESOLUTION in the matter of approving
the Agreement of the Yakima County Public Corporation to issue
bonds for Valley Juice Products, Inc.
*16. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CORPORATE FLIGHT, INC.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4659, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
II/ City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
Airport Lease Agreement with Corporate Flight, Inc.
*17. AGREEMENT OF FUNDING WITH YAKIMA HOUSING AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. D-4660, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a funding agreement with the Housing Authority of the
City of Yakima.
*18. APPLICATION OF A GRANT FOR INCREASE FOR PHASE I OF THE WASTEWATER
PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4661, A RESOLUTION authorizing the applica-
tion by the City of Yakima for a grant increase for Phase I
construction of the Yakima Wastewater Project.
*19. DESIGNATE STANDARD BRAND OF PLUG VALVE FOR INSTALLATION AT WASTE-
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4662, A RESOLUTION designating a standard
brand of plug valve for installation at the Wastewater Treat-
ment Plant.
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*20. SET DATE OF MEETING PE OUTSIDE UTILITY CONNECTION AT SO. 48TH AVE.
& NOB HILL BLVD.
May 25, 1982 was set as the date of meeting for consideration of
outside utility connection for sewer at So. 48th Avenue and Nob
Hill Blvd.
*21. SET DATE OF HEARING ON REZONE RBQUEST FOR McOORMICK FLORAL
May 25, 1982 was set as the date of hearing on the rezone
request by Robert Kellett/McCormick Floral for property at
1406 Summitview.
*22. OUT -CF -STATE TRAVEL REQUEST FROM CODE ADMINISTRATION
The out-of-state travel for the Code Manager to attend the
Third Annual Spring Conference of the International Conference
' of Building Officials, May 27-28, 1982 in The Dalles, Oregon
at a cost of $129, was approved.
*23. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNE6 FROM FIRE CAPITAL FUND FOR EQUIPMENT
REPAIRS AT FIRE STATION NO. 4 (Second Reading)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for equipment repairs at Fire
Station NO: 4 having been read by title only at the previous
meting, was brought before . the Council for the second read-
ing.
ORDINANCE NO. 2612, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1982 Budget for
the City of Yakima; appropriating the amount of $6,000 from
unappropriated money in 322-Fire Capital Fund for expenditure
during the year 1982.
*24. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR RETIREMENT PAYMENT (Second Read-
ing)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for retirement payment having
been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought
- before the Council for the second reading.
ORDINANCE 2613, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1982 Budget for the
City of Yakima; and appropriating, transferring and re-appro-
priating money within and among various funds and accounts,
all as appropriations for the 1982 City of Yakima Budget.
25. OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 2
John Wiese, Sanitary Engineer, stated that no matter that is
done with the truck and trailer, the modification work will
still need to be made. Following discussion, it was MOVED by
Moore, seconded by Beauchamp to ask staff to prepare a reso-
lution authorizing Schedule A, Contract 6, as proposed by
staff. Unaninously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
It was MOVED by More, Seconded by Doty to instruct staff to
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prepare a resolution authorizing Schedule B, Contract 6.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. It was
MOVED by Moore, seconded by Barnett to not approve Sdhedule C.
After discussion regarding the filter system in Item No. 7,
the Motion and Second were withdrawn. It was MOVED by Mbore,
seconded by Barnett to not approve Schedule C, except for a
portion of Item No. 7, in an amount not to exceed $6,000 and
that portion to be added to Schedule B of Contract 6. Unan-
imously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. City Manager
Zais referred to the two page status report on the Yakima
Regional Wastewater cost estimates conclusions and spoke about
the future rate increases that will need to he made to cover
that DOE loan repayment. He also cautioned that litigation
costs will have to be considered and it is important to get
our request for funding in as soon as pcssible.
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INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of Information supplied to Council were: letter from
City Attorney to Ms. Betty Gridley re: status of lawsuit
regarding drug paraphernalia. 4/30/82; memo from Director of
Finance & Budget re: Special Report on Sales Tax Receipts,
1982. 5/4/82; letter of resignation submitted by code Man-
. ager, 5/3/82; memo from Director of Community & Economic
' Development re: Visit to Yakima by the City's legal counsel
on Rattlesnake project. ,5/6/82; memo from Director of Ccm-
munity & Economic Development re: Status report on geothermal
biomass conversion project. 5/6/82; letter to Yakima Fire
Fighters Association, Local 469, IAFF, re: representation on
negotiation team. 5/6/82; letter from Jean Bradley Chott
requesting blacktcpping of 300 Block North 57th Avenue.
4/30/82; copy of Notice of Substitution of Counsel re Zais and
City of Yakima v. Yakima Police and Fire Civil Service Can-
mission, et. al. 5/4/82; memo from City Attorney regarding
damage claims referred to the insurance company. 5/3/82;
Monthly report of Permit Center for April, 1982; monthly
report of Code Administration Office Activities for April,
1982; notice of change of Yakima Parks & Recreation Commisson
regular monthly business meeting. 5/3/82; minutes of April
15, 1982 Yakima Urban Area Joint Board meeting; minutes of
April 13, 1982 Yakima District Board of Health meeting; and
letter from Edwin Serr regarding traffic signal at 56th Avenue
and West Lincoln. 5/6/82.
EXECUTIVE SESSION(rtem No. 4)
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp to go into
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Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective
bargaining and prospective litigation and. then immediately
adjourn the meeting. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Sparling absent.
26. ADJOURNMENT
Upon the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was
adjourned at the hour of 10:00 p.m.
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