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STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Budhanan, Shirley Doty, and
W. K. "Pete" Moore. Mayor Lynn Carmichael present after 1:40 P.M. and
Jack Sparling absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD CF THE ORDER
Council member Barnett questioned Whether or not a decision
will be made regarding the YVT tracks prior to September 14,
which is the last day Council can take action on any bond
II/ issue resolution. Council member Moore stated there is a
meeting scheduled for Thursday morning with Union Pacific and
more information would be known at that time. Council member
Doty requested the City Attorney outline the process Which
should be followed prior to her addressing the issue of SJR
143, Community Redevelopment Financing. City Attorney Andrews
said he would research this and report to Council next week,
since he was aware that there is a requirement for providing
an opportunity to those Who wish to speak in favor or opposed
to this type of issue. (Mayor Carmidnael present after 1:40
p.m.) Council member Doty stated she had been visiting with a
group in the audience prior to the commencement of the
meeting, and requested that specific individuals be allowed to
address the Council at this time regarding the proposed trips
to Seattle being sponsored by the Senior Citizen Center. It
was the general consensus of the Council to allow those
present wishing to speak on this matter to do so at this time.
Helma Fuller, 1509 S. 10th Ave., representing the Daisy
Grandmothers' organization, stated that her group supported
these tours and that the main purpose is for sight-seeing and
is not considered a shopping "spree". Goldie Connell, Rt. 1,
Box 1971, stated she has been working with providing these
tours for the Center for some time and that the group
considers themselves "goodwill ambassadors" for the City of
Yakima and that by patronizing the bus tours, the citizens are
promoting business within the City. Freida Howard, 1514 So.
3rd Avenue, stated she has been going on these tours as the
hostess for the last two years and that these tours have
always been highly rated. Mayor Carmichael stated that
although the tours are coordinated by the Center, the citizens
pay for the service, and also did not believe the intent is to
force business out of Yakima. Council members Beauchamp and
Moore voiced their agreement and support. Council member Doty
recommended that future advertisement for these tours be
billed as sight-seeing tours and not just a shopping tour.
2. RECONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN'S FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
(Continued from 8/10/82)
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It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Moore to table this
issue. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Carmichael voting nay;
Sperling absent.
3. SIX MONTH TRANSIT REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE COMPARISON FOR 1981-82
(Continued from 8/10/82)
Dave Rhodes, Director of Public Works, responded to various
questions concerning the report, specifically about sales tax
revenue, farebox revenue, and administration expenditures.
Also, Council member Buchanan requested an explanation on
leaving the engines running while the buses are parked for any
length of time, Which Mr. Rhodes said he would research and
return with a response. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by
Beauchamp to continue this discussion as part of the regular
agenda under Item No. 9-A. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Moore
voting nay, and Sparling absent.
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4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MDVED by Budhanan, seconded by Beaudhamp to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of collective bargaining and
prospective litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Sparling absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
5. ROLL CALL
I o At 3:00 p.m., the Council mmbers commenced the regular
meting, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett,
Beaudiarnp, Budhanan, Doty, Moore and City Manager Zais and
City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member
Sparling absent and excused.
6. INVOCATION
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The Invocation was given by Council member Barnett.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Carmichael referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or
deletions frcm either Council members or citizens present.
Council member Moore requested that Item No. 13 be added to
the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the
Council that the addition of Item No. 13, as requested, be
made. It was MWED by Doty, seconded by Budhanan that the
Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by
roll call vote. Sparling absent. (Subsequent paragraphs
preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate item on the Consent
Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.)
*8. MINUTES
The Council minutes of August 3 and 9, 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
A. ITEM NO. 3
It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Moore to accept the
report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
Dave Rhodes, Director of Public Works, stated that the
increase in administration costs is due to the addition of the
marketing specialist position and the administrative overhead
charges that were redistributed for all city services. In
regards to leaving the engines running, Mr. Rhodes stated that
it is more cost-effective to leave them idling for short
periods of time than to turn them on and off and create wear
and tear on the starters, however, he would research this
further as to the cost effectiveness of the buses idling more
than 10 to 15 minutes. Mr. Rhodes explained the difference in
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farebox revenue figures as recorded on daily route sheets
versus receipted by Finance Dept., stating the the current
figure receipted by Finance is now $106,854.14 instead of
$93,913. Also, there is approximately $2,000 not yet billed
to the school district and that the bank's closing date is
different causing a reporting time lag.
10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Elsie Gregorich, . 1516 Browne Avenue, addressed Council
regarding the dire need of repairing the sidewalks. Ms.
Gregorich stated she had fallen while walking down Yakima
Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets on the north side, and that
the downtcwn area sidewalks badly needed repair, in addition
to Browne Avenue.
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11. HEARING ON REZONE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY KING SIZE PHOTO FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 40TH AVENUE AND SUMMITVIEW
This being the time fixed for the hearing on a rezone
application submitted by King Size Photo for property located
at 40th Avenue and Summitview, Howard Prentice, representing
the applicants, requested a three week continuance on this
hearing. There being no citizen wishing to speak to this
issue, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Buchanan to continue
this hearing until September 7, 1982, as requested.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
12. SIX MONTH REPORT ON THE YAKIMA CENTER
II/ Les McNary, General Manager of the Yakima Center, was
available for questions. Council member Barnett requested a
prognosis on the future life of the trolleys. Mr. McNary
stated they are presently considering operating the trolleys
another year but to run then at a slower speed. He further
stated that over the next two years a comprehensive study will
be conducted to determine if the existing trolleys will remain
in service or if a double track trolley system will be
implemented. Mr. McNary stated he would have more information
at the end of the season, Which is in another five weeks. It
was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Doty to accept the status
report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
*13. REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR NLC ACTIVITIES RELATING TO
LEGISLATION AFFECTING CABLE TV FRANCHISES
A $500 contribution to the National League of Cities to be
used for lobbying purposes opposing prospective federal
legislation affecting cable TV franchises, said funds coming
from the cable fund legal services account, was approved.
14. CONSIDERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO
REVIEW WITH STAFF THE 1982 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM CODES
John Beer, Jr., Director of Community & Economic Development,
reviewed the report and introduced Bob Shampine, Acting Code
Manager. Following discussion it was the general consensus of
the Council to have staff prepare a list for review of
proposed code changes prior to formation of a Council
committee.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT
NO. 19 ON THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT -
CONTRACT NO. 5
Stating that this was adopted on the Consent Agenda, it was
MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan to reconsider this
item. Carried by 4-2 voice vote. Barnett and Moore voting
II/ nay and Sparling absent. After a brief discussion, and the
resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by Moore,
seconded by Buchanan to approve the resolution as read.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Sparling absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4705, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
anendnent to the agreement with R. W. Beck & Associates to
prepare a Wastewater Facilities Design.
*16. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR 1981 YEAR-END ENCUMBRANCES FOR
THE STREET DIVISION (SECOND READING)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for 1981 year-end
encumbrances for the Street Division, having been read by
title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the
Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2632, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1982 Budget for
the City of Yakima and appropriating money within 141-Street
Fund for expenditure during 1982.
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*17. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS DOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COMMUNICATIONS
CENTER (FIRST READING)
An Ordinance appropriating funds from the Fire Capital Fund for
continued upgrading of the Fire Dispatch Center, having been
read by title only, was laid on the table for one week or
until August 24, 1982.
18.. OTHER BUSINESS
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities, gave a
status report on the Naches River diversion dam. Mr. Covell
reported that a diver had made an inspection of the dam on
August 14th. Also, he is planning to meet with
representatives of the Indian Nation this w and is
currently exploring funding possibilities. One such
possibility is a $15,000 participation the Office of
Energy if the dam can be used as a low-head hydro project.
Also, Mr. Covell stated the Fish and Game Department will
definitely be asked to participate in the cost of installing
fish ladders. Mr. Covell requested the Council give authority
to the City Manager to execute the necessary papers for the
feasibility study, since an application requesting
participation by the Office of Energy needs to be returned the
end of the voeek. Council questioned staff as to where the
balance of funds will be generated for the study and eventual
repair costs. City Manager Zais stated the cost must be borne
by irrigation users through irrigation assessments, and he
could foresee the City issuing bonds for repair and
construction and billing it over a 20 year cycle through
irrigation assessment. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by
- Moore to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement
with a consultant firm for a feasibility study. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
ITEMS OF INFORMATION
Items of information supplied to Council were: letter from
- Margaret Weaver re: Issuance of Business to the former Dry
Dock Tavern. 8/11/82; list of cities which have imposed an
additional 1/2 cent sales tax (effective - July 1, 1982); memo
fram'Yakima Senior Center Supervisor re: Funding Proposal.
8/13/82; program status report from Parks & Recreation.
8/12/82; Emergency Activity Report for July, 1982 from Fire
Department. 8/6/82; agenda of regular meeting of Housing
Authority Board of Commissioners of August 10, 1982; minutes
of Housing Authority Commissioners meeting of July 13, 1982;
minutes of the regular meeting of the District Board of Health
of July 13, 1982; minutes of Police and Fire Civil Service
Commission meeting of July 20, 1982; minutes of Utility Rate
- Advisory-Board meeting of July 26, 1982; revised minutes of
Utility Rate Advisory Board meeting of July 12, 1982; minutes
of Downtown Area Redevelopment Canmittee meeting of August 5,
1982; minutes of Programming Advisory Committee Special
Meeting of July 22, 1982; City News for July/August 1982; and
memo from Director of Engineering and Utilities re: Nob Hill
Blvd. - 16th to 40th Avenue; 8/13/82.
19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective
bargaining and pLospective litigation and to adjourn the
meeting immediately thereafter. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Sparling absent. Following the completion of the
Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 5:05 P.M.
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