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The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Budhanan,
Shirley Doty and Jack Sparling. Council member W. K. "Pete" ?'bore
Absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
None
2. MEETING WITH DISTRICT COURT JUDGES RE: INDIGENT DEFENSE
City Attorney Fred Andrews introduced Judge Vannice, Vern
Fishback, Court Administrator, and Judge-elect. McGlothen.
Vern Fishback expanded on the details regarding the County's
II/ contract with Fred Porter for indigent defense. Judge Vannice
then provided information regarding the present system for
determining indigent qualification. Mayor Carmichael then
introduced Judge Mullins, Who had been detained in Court until
this time. Judge Mullins distributed information regarding
the current procedures now in place for managing indigent
defense and also provided information regarding Advice of
Rights In Court. Judge Mullins responded to questions posed
by Council members regarding indigency. Following discussion,
Mayor Carmichael thanked the Judges and Mr. Fishback for
attending the meeting today.
3. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF CHARTER CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER
It was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Buchanan to move Item
No. 3 down to become Item No. 8A under the Study Session Items
of the Business portion of the meeting. Unanimously carried
by voice vote. More absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett,
Beaudhamp, Budhanan, Doty, Sparling and City Attorney Andrews
and City Manager Zais present on roll call. Council member
Moore absent and excused.
5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Barnett.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Carmichael 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 Barnett requested Item No. 18 be added to the
Consent Agenda. Council member Doty indicated she wished to
vote nay on several of the items that are on Consent regarding
salaries, however, City Manager Zais informed Council that due
to the emergency clause in the ordinances, a unanimous vote is
required. Council member Beaudhamp requested the removal of
Item No. 17 from the Consent Agenda. It was the general
consensus of the Council that the addition of Item No. 18 and
the deletion of Item No. 17, as requested, be made. The City
Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items including resolutions
and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded
by Budhanan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed.
Carried by a 5-1 roll call vote. Doty abstained. More
Absent. (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 November 23, 1982 and December 3 and 6,
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
Council member Barnett requested to be excused from this item
due to a conflict of interest. Sheryl Smith, Secretary-Chief
Examiner for the Civil Service Commission, was available to
respond to - Council's questions. Mayor _Carmichael suggested
Council meet with the three applicants recommended before
making a decision. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty
to arrange to meet and interview each of the three candidates
applying for the position on 'the Civil Service Commission.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Mbore absent.
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
10. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Resolution No. D-4752, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Doty, seconded by Beaudhamp, to adopt the resolution.
Moore absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4752, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with Yakima County and others for special
transportation services.
*11. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF INTER-FUND LOANS
RESOLUTION NO. D-4753, A RESOLUTION extending the date for
repayment of inter-fund loans.
*12. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT FOR 1983 WITH YAKIMA POLICE PATROLMAN'S ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTION NO. D-4754, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
_ the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a collective bargaining agreement for calendar year
1983 with the Yakima Police Patrolman's Association.
*13. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT INCREASE FOR
PHASE I CONSTRUCTION AND THE SETTLEMENT OF THE LITIGATION RDCIARDING
THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4755, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
application by the City of Yakima for a grant increase for
Phase I construction of the Yakima Wastewater Project.
*14. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1983 YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL OPERATIONS
BUDGET
RESOLUTION NO. D-4756, A RESOLUTION approving the 1983 Budget
of the Yakima Air Terminal Board.
*15. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIM
A. DAMAGE CLAIM FILED BY ELLEN BAUGHER
RESOLTUION NO. D-4757, a RESOLUTION denying the claim of
Ellen Mae Baugher.
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16. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1983 BUDGET
City Manager Zais gave a brief presentation summarizing the
ordinance. -Council member Beaudhamp requested clarification of
Council's directed 20% reductions of the ordinance. Mayor
Carmichael called upon any individuals fran the audience who wished
to comment on this item. Dr. Warren Dean Starr, Superintendent of
Yakima Public Schools, distributed a letter in support of retaining
Thelma Trimble in the position of Recreation Leader at Washington
Park. Stan Lodhrie, Chairman, Parks & Recreation Commission,
commended Dr. Starr on his efforts to retain Ms. Trimble's
full-time position and expressed the Commission's Objection to the
reduction of this position. He requested Council reconsider their
actions taken regardina the cut from a full-time recreation leader
11/ to a half-time position. Greg Todd, representing the Motel
Association of Yakima, was present to speak on the effect Council's
20% budget cut on travel will have on the_Mot9kArnci f
Yakima. Council members responded to Mr. APe
Kathleen Nichols, Operator III at the Wastewater Treatment Plant,
speaking on her own behalf, expressed her concerns regarding the
reduction in staff at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Which Council
approved. She expanded on the negative impacts the reduction in
staff would have on the Plant. Jesse Cox, Principal of Washington
Junior High School, was present to speak in support of the Parks
and Recreation Department and the position of Recreation Leader
held by Thelma Trimble. Roy Pleasant, Executive Director of the
Southeast Community Center, spoke in support of the work Ms.
Trimble has performed and urged the Council to reconsider their
decision. Council member Barnett requested clarification from Mr.
Pleasant regarding Ms. Tritble's contribution to the Southeast
Center. Council member Doty expanded upon the membership
opportunities available at the YMCA. Cal Riemcke, Director PE and
Athletics, Yakima Public School District, was present to speak in
support for the work accomplished by Ms. Tritble. Bruce Smith, 701
S. 48th Avenue, spoke in behalf of Thelma Trimble and requested
Council reconsider their decision. Bob Larson, citizen, spoke in
support of the work Ms. Trimble has performed and expressed his
concerns regarding the reduction of the position of Recreation
Leader to a half-time position. He urged the Council to reconsider
this issue at this time. It was MOVED by Beauchamp to amend the
Budget to reinstitute the $10,200 into the Budget to continue this
program on a full-time basis and would like to add the $9,000 for
the summer recreation program. City Attorney Andrews informed
Council that Council member Beauchamp had not voted on the
prevailing side of the original motion which had reduced the
position of Recreation Leader in the Parks & Recreation Department
from a full-time position to a half-time position and therefore,
the motion is not in order. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by
Sperling to ask the Council to reconsider this half-time position
Which is currently held by Thelma Trimble. Carried by 5-1 voice
vote. Doty voting nay. Moore absent. Council member Beauchamp
reminded Council that citizens and professionals fran the City have
II/ expressed their support for this position of Recreation Leader to
remain a full-time position. It was MOVED by Sperling, seconded by
Barnett that we increase Thelma's budget 10 hours a week, fran 20
to 30 hours, and if the School District feels it is of value to
then, they can pick up the balance. Council member Beauchamp
expressed his desire to see the position canpletely reinstituted to
40 hours. The question was called for the vote on the motion.
Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Doty voting nay. Moore absent.
Ordinance No. 2655, having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Sperling, seconded by Beauchamp to adopt the 1983 proposed budget.
Carrel by 5-1 roll call vote. Doty voting nay. Moore absent.
City Manager Zais informed Council of the need to officially amend
the budget ordinance for the Parks and Recreation fund to reflect
the amendment and expenditures to increase the expenditure total by
$5,100. Council member Doty expressed her concerns in that she
felt the Council had not done the best job that could be done
regarding reducing the budget. Council member Barnett indicated he
would vote for passage of the budget reluctantly, as he is
concerned about the impact of the budget on the elderly and the
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poor. Council member Beauchamp concurred with Council member
Barnett's statemnt. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Sparling
to amend the 1983 Budget and increase the Parks fund budgetary
expenditures by $5,100. Carried by a 5-1 voice vote. Doty voting
nay. Moore absent. Council umber Sparling expressed his concerns
to see income and expense be kept in line. He indicated he would
like a monthly report on income and expenses and stated he would
like to see a monthly report on the progress of the badget. It was
MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp to instruct the City
Manager to prepare a report, recapping the income and expenditures
from the months of January, February and Mardi. Carried by 5-1
voice vote. Carmichael voting nay. More absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2655, AN ORDINANCE adopting a for the City of
Yakima, Washington, for the year 1983; and appropriating funds for
estimated expenditures.
(Doty absent after 5:05 p.m.)
17. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
Ordinance No. 2656, having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Beaudhamp, seconded by Doty that the ordinance be passed.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Doty and Moore absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2656, AN ORDINANCE relating to City Personnel;
adopting a classification and compensation plan for City
Employees to be effective January 1, 1983; amending Sections
2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code,
and declaring an emergency.
*18. AN ORDINANCE FIXING SEWER SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES
ORDINANCE NO. 2657, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services
and utilities; imposing a sewer service charge and fixing
sewer service rates and charges; amending Subsection 7.60.020
A and 7.60.020 C of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and
declaring an emergency.
*19. AN ORDINANCE FIXING REFUSE SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES
ORDINANCE NO. 2658, AN ORDINANCE relating to garbage .
collection and disposal; establishing refuse collection
service rates; providing for yard service and a "yard service
surcharge," and adopting rules and regulations applicable
thereto; amending Subsection 4.16.140 C of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. -
*20. AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE GARBAGE REVENUE TAX ON THE CITY'S
REFUSE DIVISION AND ON PRIVATE OOLLECTORS
ORDINANCE NO. 2659, AN ORDINANCE relating to refuse
collection; imposing a tax on City and private refuse hauling
operations and specifying the 'rate thereof; amending
Subsection 4.16.180 C and Section 7.64.020 of the City of
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Yakima Municipal Ccde; and declaring an emergency.
*21. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS TO THE 1982
YEAR-END AMENDED BUDGET (First Reading)
An Ordinance providing additional appropriations to the 1982
year-end amended budget having been read by title only at this
meeting was laid on the table for two weeks or until January
4, 1983.
22. ORDINANaE PROVIDINU FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BOND ANTICIPATION
NOTES RELATING TO SETTLEMENT OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
LITIGATION
City Manager Zais referred to the proposed ordinance and list
of changes reccmnended by special legal counsel, which he had
previously distributed to Council. He advised that Rainier
Bank has requested additional security, asking that the City
pledge its full faith and cresiit in the event the City is
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unable to sell these bonds. He stated that it is an
expectation revenue bond we are planning for in 1983. He
requested that Council approve the Executive Session minutes
of the meeting held December 3, 1982 and authorize staff to
provide a copy of these minutes to Rainier Bank. In addition,
he stated that Rainier Bank has requested changes be made to
the proposed ordinance to provide additional security to the
interim financing. He reported that the City has a bonding
capacity for indebtedness without a vote of the people, in the
approximate amount of $7 million. Ordinance No. 2660 having
been read by title, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by
Beauchamp that the ordinance be passed. It was MOVED by
Barnett, seconded by Beauchamp that the ordinance be amended
as written in the attachment provided by the City Manager.
II/ Unanimously carried by voice vote. Doty and Moore absent.
The question was called for the vote on the notion, as
amended. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Doty and
Moore absent. It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Beauchamp
to release the Executive Session minutes of December 3, 1982
to Rainier Bank. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Doty and
Moore absent. Following an explanation by the City Manager,
it was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Buchanan to approve the
interest rate with Rainier Bank at 70% of prime on a variable
rate basis. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Doty and
Moore absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2660, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima,
Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of its bond
anticipation notes in the principal amount of not to exceed
$3,100,000; providing the form, terms, conditions and
covenants of said notes; authorizing the City Manager to sell
and deliver said notes to such purchasers with such dates,
interest rates, maturities and other details as he shall
determine consistent with this ordinance; amending Ordinance
No. 2133 of the City; and declaring an emergency.
23. OTHER BUSINESS
Council member Sparling invited Council members to the Chamber
of Commerce monthly forum to be held January 20, 1983.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of information supplied to Council were: correspondence
between Preston, Thorgrimson, et al and Cable Communications
Coordinator re: House Bill No. 626. 12/10/82; correspondence
from Westminster Presbyterian Churdh re: Cable TV
programming. 12/15/82; correspondence from Learning Resource
Director, Yakima Public Schools, re: Cable TV programming.
12/10/82; monthly report from Chief of Police for November,
1982; minutes of November 16, 1982 Police & Civil Service
Commission meeting; and minutes of DeceMber 6, 1982 Parks &
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Recrea Commission meeting.
24. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to cane before the Council, it
was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp that this meeting
be adjourned at the hour of p.m. Unanimously carried by
voicd vote. Doty and Moore absent.
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