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STUDY SESSION
The City council met in session on this date at 1:30 p.m., in the Coun-
cil Chanters of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present
were Council members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Shirley Doty, W.
K. "Pete" Moore, and Jack Sparling. Mayor Lynn Carmichael and Council
member Lynn Buchanan absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
There being no objections, council member More acted as
temporary chairman in Mayor Carmichael's absence. Council
member Doty addressed the issue of the vacancy on the Civil
II/ Service Commission created by Ron Cheatham and also the vac-
ancy on the Fire & Police Civil Service Commission recently
created by Neil Buren, inquiring about the status on filling
those two positions. City Manager Zais responded, informing
Council that in Mr. Cheatham's case, that is a General
Employee Civil Service Commission appointment in Which they
submit a list of three names to the Council. Regarding the
vacancy created by Mr. Buren, City Manager Zais will respond
to Council and submit a recommendation.
Council member Barnett expressed his concerns regarding the
recent agreement between the City and Diamond Parking. He
stated that he had been receiving numerous calls from citizens
complaining about the fees Diamond was Charging for evenings,
Sundays and Holiday parking. City Manager Zais suggested
resubmitting the parking agreement to DARC (Downtown Area
Redevelopment Committee) for renegotiation with Diamond Park-
ing to make the necessary changes. It was suggested by Coun-
cil member Doty to move this topic down into the business
portion of the Agenda under Item No. 7A.
2. STATUS REPORT ON WASTEWATER PROJECT: FINANCING AND DOE LOAN
Dennis Bertek, Sanitary Engineer, provided for Council a
clarification of the loan conditions between the Washington
' State Department of Ecology and the City of Yakima regarding
the Wastewater Program Funding. Mr. Bertek informed Council
that due to a misinterpretation of the loan repayment terms to
the Department of Ecology, a revised loan shortage of $372,164
is projected. It was recommended by staff that an amendment
to the authorizing ordinance be approved to increase the loan
to $3,000,000 to fund the projected expenses. Mr. Bertek was
available to respond to Council's questions. It was MOVED by
Barnett, seconded by Doty to accept the staff report. Unan-
imously carried by voice vote. Buchanan and Carmidiael Ab-
sent.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION RE: PENDING LITIATION
It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending liti-
gation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan and Car-
michael absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meet-
ing, Temporary Chairman Moore presiding, Council members
Barnett, Beaudiamp, Doty and Sparling present. Buchanan and
Carmichael absent.
5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Doty.
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
Temporary Chairman Moore referred to the items placed on the
Consent Agenda, questioning Whether there were any additions
or deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
Council member Doty requested Items No. 11, 12 & 13 be taken
off the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the
Council that the deletion of Items No. 11, 12 & 13, as re-
quested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda
items, including resolutions and Ordinances by title. It was
MOVED by Doty, seconded by Barnett that the Consent Agenda, as
read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Buchanan and Carmichael absent. (Subsequent paragraphs pre-
ceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda
handled under one motion without further discussion.)
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7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
A. Item No. 1
Discussion continued regarding the downtown parking contract
with Diamond Parking. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by
Beauchamp to request DARC (Downtown Area Redevelopment Area)
to consider or reconsider the problem regarding payment for
parking for evenings, Sundays and Holidays. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Buchanan and Carmichael absent.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
9. HEARING ON 1983 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATIONS
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the 1983 Com-
munity Development Block Grant Application, City Manager Zais
indicated this is the first of two hearings; the second hear-
ing to be held at the next City Council meeting on Tuesday,
November 23, 1983. He informed the audience that all of the
application material has been reviewed extensively by staff
and the Community Development Advisory Committee and that
Council has been provided with documentation for each of the
' proposals for their review. City Manager Zais called upon Ms.
Peggy Noel, Chairperson of the Community Development Advisory
Committee, who presented the Committee's recommendations.
Frank Warren, 607 N. 53rd Avenue, Yakima, requested Council to
consider funding for the Yakima Council on Alcoholism and also
requested that no funding be given to Planned Parenthood.
Following Mr. Warren's requests, Teresa Gibson, student at
West Valley High School, expressed her opposition to any
funding Planned Parenthood may receive from the Community
Development Block Grant, Ma. Gibson responded to Council
member Beaudhamp's request for clarification of her views.
Dr. Robert Henretig, 4901 W. Lincoln, Chairman of the North
Front Street Improvement Association, presented a report to
Council requesting funding for the North Front Street Im-
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provement Project. Dr. Henretig read a letter of support from
Ted Robertson, citizen of Yakima. Council member Beauchamp
asked if there would be any value in receiving partial funding
vs. the full $85,000 requested. Dr. Henretig indicated he
would need to know the dollar amount of cutback to determine
What effect partial funding would have on the project. Lenore
Lambert, 905 S. 22nd Avenue, owner of the Wine Cellar on Front
Street, expressed her support for the Community Development
Block Grant funding for the North Front Street Improvement
_Project. Ms. Lambert also indicated support of other property
owners on Front Street to see the North Front Street Improve-
ment Project funded. Mary Butki, Community Development
Advisory Committee member, addressed the Commission's view on
the vote of the North Front Street Improvement Project. It
was the view of the committee that prior to spending money on
improvement of the area, an overall comprehensive plan should
be done with the participation of the City Planning Division.
Burke Grant, 304 N. 18th Avenue, voiced his support for the
North Front Street Improvement Project to receive funding as
he felt the area is an eye-sore and has been neglected too
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long. Mr. Robert Sinclair, Community Development Advisory
Committee member, informed Council that the committee would
have preferred the North Front Street Association provide a
visual presentation vs. the verbal presentation they received.
Mag Magness, citizen of Yakima, voiced his support regarding
funding the Railroad Museum. Ethel Dorflinger, Rt. 2, Box
347D, Yakima, expressed her support for the Railroad Museum
and the North Front Street Improvement Project. Timothy Long,
6909 Ahtanum Road, expressed his concerns regarding Planned
Parenthood receiving a proposed $4,000 for the facility's
bathroom remodeling. Mr. Long felt the block grant money
should be used for beautifying the community. Jackie Talbot,
11301 Selah Loop, voiced her opposition to Planned Parenthood
receiving funding. JoAnne Longshore, Selah, expressed her
II/ opposition to Planned Parenthood receiving funds and expressed
her concerns regarding policies and procedures of Plann
Parenthood. William Paddock, Ardhitect, 1117 Larson Building,
voiced his support for the Yakima Neighborhood Health funding.
He distributed an information packet to Council and was avail-
able to answer Council's questions. Roy Pleasant, 1202 Fair
Avenue, addressed Council regarding the Southeast Yakima
Community Center request for funding, and spoke about nec-
essary repairs to the Center. Council member Barnett asked if
the Center had any prospective tenants. Mr. Pleasant informed
Council that there are people from the medical field express-
ing an interest. At the conclusion of the citizen participa-
tion, staff responded to Council member Barnett's earlier
questions regarding the administration of the Housing Services
Center.
*10. VACATION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT REQUESTED BY W. S. DOYLE
RESOLUTION NO. D-4737, A RESOLUTION vacating a public utility
easement.
11. LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH FRED PORTER TO PROVIDE INDIGENT LEGAL
DEFENSE SERVICES
Council member Doty expressed her opposition to an increase in
fees in the letter of Agreement to Fred Porter. City Attorney
Andrews was available to respond to Council's questions and
concerns. Discussion followed regarding the possibility of
seeking another person to fulfill this Obligation at the same
fee as last year or less. Council member Doty suggested the
fee should be from $38,400 to $40,000 if someone else is
selected for the position. Mr. Andrews informed Council of
Mr. Porter's valuable experience in this area and that his
association with the prosecuting staff is exceptional.
(Council member Barnett absent after 4:30 p.m.) City Manager
Zais suggested Council assign an amount they feel appropriate
for Mr. Porter's fees and send the agreement to Mr. Porter for
his acceptance/rejection. Council member Beauchamp felt the
Council should offer last year's fee for the 1983 contract.
It was MOVED by Beauchamp to offer Fred Porter last year' s
salary. The Motion died for lack of a second. Following
further deliberation, it was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by
Doty to table this item until next week's Council meeting of
November 23, 1982. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Bar-
, nett, Buchanan and Carmichael absent,
12. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR 1982 PAVING IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT.
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, was
available to respond to the Council 's questions. It was MOVED
by Sparling, seconded by Doty that the report by the Director
of Engineering and Utilities dated 11/16/82 with respect to
the completion of the work on the 1982 Paving Improvement
project performed by Superior Asphalt & Concrete be approved,
the work be accepted and payment of the final estimates as
therein set forth is hereby authorized. Unanimously carried
by voice vote. Barnett, Buchanan and Carmichael absent.
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13. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR 9TH STREET AND YAKIMA AVENUE
- INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities was
available to respond to Council's questions regarding this
final contract payment. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by
Sparling that the report by the Director of Engineering &
Utilities dated Nov. 16, 1982 with respect to the completion
of the work on the 9th Street and Yakima Avenue Intersection
Improvement project be approved, the work be accepted and
payment of the final estimates as therein set forth is hereby
authorized. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett,
Budianan and Carmichael absent.
*14. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO PAY FOR INSTALLATION OF AIR
ODNDITIONING IN COMPUTER ROOM AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT (FIRST
READING)
An ORDINANCE appropriating, transferring and reapprqpriating
funds to pay for installation of air conditioning in the
computer roan and for risk management consultant fees, having
been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table
for one weak or until November 23, 1982.
15. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais informed Council it is planned not to have a
City Council meeting on the 30th of November due to Council's
scheduling conflicts.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of information supplied to Council were: memo from the
City Manager re: Allocation of 0.5% Sales Tax in Proposed
1983 General Government Budget. 11/10/82; memo from Director
of Parks & Recreation re: Status Report of Cash Flow.
11/10/82; meeting notice on Sludge Management Plan scheduled
for November 18, 1982; article from 11/9/82 Wall Street Jou-
rnal, "Cities and States are Shifting Back Toward Long-Term
Debt; minutes of July 20 and September 21, 1982 Police & Fire
Civil Service Commission meetings; minutes of October 13, 1982
Yakima District Board of Health meeting; and a copy of corres-
pondence between Yakima County Commissioners and State De-
partment of Emergency Services. 9/22/82 & 11/5/82.
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp that this meeting be
adjourned at the hour of 4:45 p.m. to then meet at 2:00 p.m.
on November 17, 1982 in the Council Chambers. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Barnett, Buchanan and Carmichael
absent. 0
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