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STUDY SESSION
The City Council net 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 Carmidhael, Clarence Barnett, Lynn Budhanan, Shirley Doty,
and W. K. "Pete" Moore. Council member Jack Sparling present at 6:40
p.m. Council member Henry Beauchamp absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Carmichael extended an invitation to the Council members
from Whistlin' Jack Lodge to join in the festivities on June
12, 1982 celebrating the opening of Chinook Pass.
3. REPORT RE PROPOSED CUMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
John Beer, Jr., Director of Community and Economic Develop-
ment, was available to respond to Council's questions. Fol-
lowing discussion regarding the selection of the committee
members, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Budhanan to move
this to Item No. 8-A on the regular business agenda. Unan-
imously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
2. REPORT RE MID-YEAR BUDGET EXPENDITURE REDUCTIONS (Continued from
6/1/82)
Council member Barnett commented that since he feels the
Contingency Fund should not be touched, perhaps Council should
consider the first and second budget submissions almost in
total. Council member Doty stated her concerns about the
necessity of keeping the Affirmative Action Specialist pos-
ition. She commented that perhaps that work could be dis-
tributed between the Personnel Officer and Assistant City
Manager. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg stated he does not
have the expertise in the affirmative action area for contract
compliance. He stated it is a very time consuming task. City
Manager Zais commented that in the past the City has been
criticized by EEC and other State agencies for our review of
contract compliance. Robert Weaver, Personnel Officer, named
some of the duties performed by this position. Council member
Sperling commented that perhaps the City management staff
should consider taking a reduction in pay and requested infor-
mation on What the savings would be if they took a 15% cut in
salary. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Barnett to make
this Item 8-B on the regular business agenda. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Barnett to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litiga-
tion. Carried by 4-2 voice vote. Doty and Moore voting nay.
Beauchamp absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
5. ROLL CALL
At 7:30 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meet-
ing, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett,
Budhanan, Doty, Moore and Sparling and City Manager Zais and
City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member
Beauchamp absent and excused.
6. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by City Manager Zais.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Carmichael referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or dele-
tions from either Council members or citizens present. Coun-
cil member Doty requested that Item No. 13 be removed from the
' Consent Agenda.. Mayor Carmichael requested that Item No. 18
he removed because the proponent has requested that the hear-
ing date be Changed to June 29, 1982. It was the general
consensus to dnange the hearing date and leave it on the
Consent Agenda. It mas the general consensus of the Council
that the deletion of Item No. 13 and the addition of Item No.
11, as requested, he made. The City Clerk then read the
Consent Agenda items. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by
Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unan-
imously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp absent. (Subse-
quent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on
the Consent Agenda handled under one notion without further
discussion.)
8. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
A. ITEM NO. 3
It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Doty to ask staff to
prepare the proper legislation to establish the Cannvnity
Development Citizen Advisory Committee as reccmmended in the
report and begin the process of making appointments to the
Cammittee. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp
absent. It was the general consensus of the Council to form
the Council Committee to screen these appointments on June 29,
1982.
B. ITEM NO. 2
Those people present speaking against the closure of Wash-
ington Pool and the deletion of the program recreation leader
at Washington Park were: Gertrude Gipson, 711 So. 6th St.,
Johnny Rance, 812 S. 8th St., Jessilyn glite, 6608 Appleview
Way, Bruce Smith, Director of S.E. Ccmmanity Center, and
Magnolia Rentz, 1001 S. 6th St. Council member Doty asked
what it would cost to hire a youth leader for the recreation
programs at Washington Park, like they have for the other
parks. Council members discussed the attendance at Washington
Pool. Bruce Smith clarified the S.E. Center's efforts to
increase the attendance at Washington Pool and some of the
programs they will be sponsoring. It was MOVED by Barnett,
seconded by Doty to accept the recommendation of the first
proposal that was submitted to Council on June 1, 1982, dated
May 27, 1982. City Manager Zais questioned if that motion
just includes the reduction section or includes the retirenent
close-out section, too. Council member Barnett stated he did
not include the retirement close out section. The question
was called for the vote on the Motion. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Beauchamp absent. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded
by Moore to accept and approve the savings mentioned in the
first item; Federal Revenue Savings re Nob Hill Blvd., but not
approve the elimination of the planner position and amend the
third item to eliminate the Affirmative Action Specialist
position. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Barnett voting nay.
Beauchamp absent. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by More to
amend Item 4 to eliminate the park and recreation leader
position, but allocate approximately $2,500 so there would be
a summer recreation program in Washington Park with youth
leaders; and amend Item 5 to accept the closing of Washington
Pool, but work out some transportation on City bus lines so
youngsters in Lions and Washington Pools' areas can be trans-
ported to other pools; and accept Item 6. Following dis-
cussion on the deletion of the Fire Dept. Radio Technician
position and Washington Park Recreation Leader, it was MOVED
by Moore, seconded by Sparling to amend the Motion to elim-
inate Item 4 from consideration today and to discuss that at
the June 22nd meeting. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Beauchamp absent. Council member Barnett stated he is against
closing Washington Pool because Lions Pool was just closed and
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the swimmers may go to Washington Pool. It was MOVED by
Buchanan to amend the Motion to on Washington Pool for 30
days to see if the S.E. Center can generate enough interest to
keep it on the rest of the sumer. The Motion died for lack
of a second. The question was called for the vote on the
Motion. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Barnett voting nay.
Beauchamp absent. Don Horan, Director of Finance & Budget,
commented that it appears that $85,000 has been saved through
budget cuts made this evening. He stated it would be appro-
priate to cone back to discusss retirenent costs when definite
information on the miter of retirements has been received.
Following Council member Sparling 's suggestion, it was the
general consensus of the Council to get information on the
savings if the staff department heads had a 15% reduction on
their current salary.
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION AND COMMENDATION TO CITY CLERK
Mayor Carmichael read a resolution of commendation and appre-
ciation to the City Clerk and presented it to Iris Litzen -
berger, City Clerk. She stated that this is the last Council
meeting the City Clerk will be acting in an official capacity
before her retirement. Resolution No. D-4676, having been
read by the Mayor, it was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Doty
to adopt the resolution. Unanimously carried by roll call
vote. Beauchamp absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4676, A RESOLUTION of appreciation and commenda-
tion for the services performed by Iris Litzenberger during
her tenure as Yakima City Clerk.
Bill Dolsen, General Manager of the Coke Plant, stated they
would like to sponsor a 10 kilometer run the day of the Sun-
fair Parade, Sept. 25, 1982. He distributed maps on the
course and letters of endorsement. There was a lengthy dis-
cussion about the reqpirenents for a "run", particularly
traffic control. Mr. Dolsen cemented that there are volun-
teers to handle traffic control. He stated they are not
opposed to paying for some of the costs, but need to knew what
the costs are. There was discussion on what it required to
hold this run; insurance, costs for police officers and the
use of volunteers. Mr. Dolsen was referred to Officer Bill
Clark in the Police Department.
10. HOUSING SERVICES CENTER REHABILITATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE
PROCEDURES (Continued from May 18, 1982 meeting)
John Beer, Jr., Director of Ccmmunity and Economic Develop-
ment, was available to respond to Council's questions. He
recommended that Council approve the proposed policy and
procedures. Council member Barnett pointed out an error on
attachment B, stating the 5 days should be 14 days. It was
MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Doty to approve the staff
recemendation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp
absent.
*11. STATUS REPORT RE DOWNTOWN MAINTENANCE
The status report on the CBD Maintenance & Alternatives, dated
June 8, 1982, was accepted.
12. CONSULTANT'S REPORT RE STORM DRAIN MASTER PLAN
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, gave
some background information on this study. He stated that
Phase I is complete and staff is reccmmending Council auth-
orize the consultants to. begin Phase II and present the storm
drainage management plan to the Urban Area Joint Board,
recemending its implementation as part of the Urban Area
Plan. Council member Barnett stated he would like to see some
of the work on Phase I before Phase II is implemented. Bob
Locper, Project Manager for Henningson, Durham and Richardson
(HDR), commented that the manual is ready to be looked at for
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policy decision. He stated that Phase 11 is a continuation of
the technical aspects and some policy decisions and the spec-
ific plan Which comes up with monetary recommendation. Coun-
cil member ,N.bore stated he is not interested in proceeding
with Phase 11 until he has seen the results of Phase I. He
stated the City has a prbblem, but no non for the solution.
Mr. Covell stated that Monetary recoMMendations were to be
studied in Phase 11. Following discussion,, it was MOVED by
Budhanan seconded by Moore to table a decision until Council
has a chance to . study the results of Phase I. Unanimously
carriedby voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
13. REPORT ON FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTION PROGRAM
Council. - member Doty stated that public recognition should be
given, acknowledging the Inspection staff for their dedication
in exceeding their goal for fire inspection.. It was MOVED by
Budhanan, seconded by Doty to accept the report. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Beaudhamp absent.
*14. LEASE AGREEMENTS COVERING KISSEL AND RANDALL PARK PROPERTIES
RESOLUTION NO. D-4677,.A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a Kissel Park Lease Agreement with Clarence Franklund.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4678, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a Park Lease _Agreement with,Clarence Frank-
lund.
*15. AIRPORT LEASE AGREEMENT WITH C & C AIRFREIGHT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4679, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an Airport Lease Agreement with C & C Airfreight.
*16. AMENDMENT TO _SCHEDULED PASSENGER AIRLINE LEASE WITH HORIZON AIR-
LINES
RESOLUTION NO. D-4680, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an amendatory lease'agreement with Horizon Airlines,
Inc.
*17. SET DATE OF HEARING ON REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT FOR PAYLESS DRUG STORES
June 22, 1982 was set as the date of hearing on the request
for a modification of a Planned Development for Payless Drug
Stores, 56th Avenue andSummitView. _ ,
*18. SET DATE OF HEARING ON REZONE REQUEST FOR VA-ALTA CORPORATION
June 29, 1982, was set as the date of hearing on the rezone
request from Va-Alta Corpration for property located at East
Chestnut and S. Nadhes Ave.
*19. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR JIM MCCORMICK, POLICE DEPARTMENT
The out-of-state travel for Jim McCormick, Police Dept., to
attend the American Polygraph Seminar in Vancouver, B.C.,
August 1-6, 1982, at a cost of $210, was approved.
*20. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR LARRY WRIGHT, PLANNING DIVISION
The out-of-state travel request for Larry Wright to attend the
U.S. Conference of Mayors, Geothermal District Heating & Cool-
ing Seminar in Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 17-19, 1982, at no
cost to the City, was approved.
JUNE 8, 1982
*21. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT AND TERMINALS FOR THE
DATA COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM (Second Reading)
ORDINANCE NO. 2617, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1982 Budget for
the City of Yakima and appropriating money in various funds to
various accounts for expenditure during the 1982 budget year.
- • *22; ORDINANCE IMPOSING A MONETARY PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND TO
PARKING INFRACTIONS NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 2618, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control;
providing for issuing a notice of parking infraction and
imposing a monetary penalty for failure to respond; designat
ing September 1, 1982 as the effective date of this ordinance;
II/ - and amending Section 9.60.040 of the City of Yakima Municipal
- - Code.- -
*23. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR
CERTAIN PARES EMPLOYEES
ORDINANCE NO. 2619, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
adopting a classification and compensation plan for City
employees to be effective April 3, 1982; amending Sections
2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
24. OTHER BUSINESS
APPOINTMENTS TO CITY/COUNTY JOINT AIRPORT BOARD
Assistant City Manager Wittenberg stated that prior to the
Council meeting, staff had supplied the Council with applica-
tions to the City/County Joint Airport Board. He stated that
since this has an impact on the current labor relations as-
pect, he would like the Council to appoint two members to this
Board. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Buchanan to appoint
Bill Almon and Don Heinen to the City/County Joint Airport
Board, as the City's representatives. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
Mayor Carmichael reported that she has received a letter of
resignation from the Planning Commission from Mike Parsons.
Council member Buchanan commented about the nuMber of citizens
who had attended this meeting and suggested that only one
night meeting per quarter is needed. It was MOVED by Buch-
anan, seconded by Sparling to ask staff to prepare legislation
to change the meetings to daytime hours, except for one meet
ing per quarter, Which should be the first meeting of each
quarter. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beaudhamp ab-
sent.
INFORMATION ITEMS
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Its of information supplied to Council were: memo from City
Attorney re: Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company.
6/2/82; memo from Acting Director of Public Works re: Revenue
and Ridership Reports. 5/28/82; memo from Director of Com-
munity and Economic Development re: Area Agency on Aging
Emergency CDBG Repair Project. 6/3/82; project reports for
the month of June, 1982 from Department of Engineering &
Utilities; memo from NLC Board of Directors re: Board State-
ment of Federalism. 5/28/82; Washington Community Affairs
Bulletin. May '82; Article from 6/1/82 Wall Street Journal,
"Malfunctions Plague Fancy New GM Buses, Forcing Cities to
Make Expensive Repairs."; Agenda for June 7, 1982 Utility Rate
Advisory Board meeting; minutes of May 13, 1982 Board of
Appeals meeting; and minutes of May 11, 1982 Yakima District
Board of Health meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to move into Executive
Session and then immediately adjourn the meeting. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
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25. ADJOURNMENT
Upon the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was
adjourned at the hour of 10:40 p.m.
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There being no quorum present, the City Clerk announced that the reg-
ularly scheduled Council meeting will not be held.