HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/22/1980 Adjourned Meeting 0
JULY 22, 1980
The City Council net in session on this date at 1:00 P.M. in the Con-
ference Room of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present
were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn
Carmichael, Bruce Crest, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman.
Mayor Edmondson reported that Yakima :County has appointed-Brad as
their representative to the Airport Advisory Commission. It was MOVED
by Hinman, seconded by Doty to ratify that appointment: carried, Beau-
champ, Buchanan, Carmidhael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting
aye by voice vote. Mayor Edmondson reported that there are three vac-
ancies coming up on the Ai/port Commission, but at this time there are
only three applications and more are being sought.
Mayor Edmondson reported that there is going to be a 700 mile river
canoe race at the Vernita Ferry Landing to be held on Saturday, August
2, 1980 at 8:00 A.M. Which is sponsored by the American Society of
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Foresters. Council member Shirley Doty Stated-that she might be-avail-
able attend that event and that she would make contact with the
proper person.
Mayor Edmondson distributed a letter from some of the the
Sun Tower Retirement Home regarding the change in bus service. Cbuncil
Member Hinman reported that he had received several calls regarding the
change in bus schedules for_Tieton Drive and Summitview Avenue. City
Manager Zais stated that the Summitview bus was having some difficulty
meeting its time schedule, but that he, Dan Newton, Transit Manager and
Willis White, Director of Public Works, have been working on that pro-
blem. He reported that that bus would be going back to hourly service
as previously done. Council member Hinman also reported that several
people with children Who attend St. Paul School had contacted him com-
plaining about the bus route change for Summitview. Willis White re-
ported that the bus route is going to continue to go out to 66th Avenue
in order to pick those children up. Mr. White also reported that they
are looking at some options concerning the problems that the new bus
routes have created, especially the Summitview route. He went on to
discuss the possibility of purchasing a used bus as a back-up for the
Summitview route,.whidh would cost anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000.
This is needed in order to have buses out during the peak period on a ;5
hour basis with the adequate back avaiable. Council member Hinman
suggested that staff should look into the rental of buses from the
school district during the summer months as a back-up. Mr. White re-
ported that he had contacted the school district in the past regarding
the bus rental and it was not feasible at that time. Mayor Edmondson
asked if the bond issue doesn't pass, is the City obligated to pay back
UMTA funds that have been obligated? Mr. White reported it was his
understanding, based on the regulations, that UMTA can ask for their
money back, but, he had not heard of any system that had had to pay the
money back. Discussion followed concerning alternatives for back-up
buses and route changes. Mayor Edmondson suggested that Public Works
investigate different approaches for back-up buses instead of purchasing
a used one, i.e., contract with the school district. Council member
Crest expressed his concern about the planning situation between the
City and County stating that he thought it would be appropriate to get
some movement started about looking at the urban area planning, and
perhaps getting some cooperative funding or a six year plan started.
Mayor Edmondson stated that that is what she and Council member Hinman
have been doing in the meetings every month and that was an ongoing
plan. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, reported that the
Regional Planning Commission would be meeting August 14, 1980 and sug-
gested that Council members attend the meeting. She also reported that
she would be providing Council with a time schedule and background
material regarding study sessions on the Urban Area Plan Which will
inform Council on issues to be discussed.
Discussion followed concerning the problem with the Mantey, Inc., annex-
ation; Council member Carmichael requesting further information. Carol
Darby, Director of Community Development, reported that the item will be
coming up on the Council agenda shortly and Council would be provided
with additional information.
Council member Doty asked Council if now was the time to discuss eval-
uating the Community Development Block Grant boundary. Carol Darby,
Director of Community Development, reported that basically the City was
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locked into it, but next year they would be able to re-evaluate and
establish new areas which are called "neighborhood strategy areas".
Council member Hinman reported that someone had made contact with him
from the Census Bureau stating that the newly annexed areas cf the City
had not been included in the count, but would be.
Discussion followed on the proposed changes in Police and Fire Civil
Service Rules pertaining to Affirmative Action. Council member Hinman
suggested appointing a committee cf the Council to approach the Fire and
Police Union members to discuss any problems. City Manager Zais sug-
gested that instead of members from the Union being on the Conmittee,
that the Council solicit ideas from the Union members. Mayor Edmondson
suggested that a Committee from the Council meet with Union members to
II/ discuss and bring back their ideas to the other Council nembers. It was
MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that a Council committee be formed
with three Council members to go' over the proposed changes in Police and
Fire Civil Service Rules pertaining to Affirmative Action: carried,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edniindsbn and tanman
vain 'aye by voice vote.' Council" MMers wishirig' to serve on the
Committee were Lynn Carmichael, Henry Beauchamp and Don Hinman. These
Committee members will be bringing back information to the Council re-
garding this issue.
It was the general consensus cf the Council to continue the report and
discussion regarding alternative financing for street lights for one
week.
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for
the balance of the meting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman and City Manager
Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Beauchamp.
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Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda
questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either
Council members or citizens present. Councilman Crest requested that
Item No. 13 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general con-
sensus of the Council that the addition of Item W. 13, as requested, be
made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items including
resolutions and an ordinance by title. It was MOVED by Beauchamp,
seconded by Carmichael that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed:
carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty;' Edmondson and
Hinman voting aye on roll call. (SubSeqUent paragraPhS preceded by an
asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under
one motion without further discussion.)
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the final assessment roll
on L.I.D. No. 1025, 47th Ave. and Modesto Paving District, Mayor Ed-
II/ mondson stated she has received a written request from Chrysta Swanson
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to continue this hearing because she has been out-of-town and just
returned this morning and she would like to review the assessment.
There being no other citizen present wishing to speak to this item, it
was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan to continue the hearing
until July 29th at 3:00 P.M.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael,
Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote.
Mayor Edmondson presented Roger Phillips, Director cf the Union Gospel
Mission with a check for $1,000 from Mrs. Kim Horinchi and Sara O'Meara**
in Japan. Mrs. Horinchivia Mrs. O'Meara wishto present a check to an
organization in town who needed money because of the volcano eruption.
Mr. Phillips expressed his appreciation for this check.
Mayor Edmpndson proclaimed the week of July 21-26 as Hospice Awareness
Week.
Lou Bjorge, 3601 Castlevale, Laura Lee Court, reported a fire hazard at
Chesterley Park because cif the dry 'weds. Mayor Edmondson stated that
this will be referred to staff. .
**-- InadVertently omitted: Ms. O'Meara is the Director of the
International Orphans, Inc., out of California, and handled the
request for Mrs. Horinchi.
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Tam Tomlinson, Executive Director, Capitol Theatre, reviewed his 7/17/80
six month summary financial statement on the Capitol Theatre. He re-
ported that they will have to look at an ongoing subsidy from the City
and County for the next few years to continue to exist. He stated that
the Board is happy with their control of costs. It was MOVED by Car-
michael, seconded by Crest to accept the report on the Capitol Theatre
and commend their efforts and wish them a successful season: carried,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmidhael,' Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman
voting aye by voice vote,. . -
Larry Wright, Principal Planner, presented the staff report requested at
the last Council meeting regarding the Hamilton annexation. Mark Stros-
ahl, United Builders, stated that they are .currently engaged in trying
to develop some property involved in the annexation. He stated that
they have been trying to annex that property to the City. Larry Wright,
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Principal Planner, explained the problem with the outside utility agree-
ments in that area, Which staff is trying to resolve. Following dis-
cussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest to table this for 30
days. Homer Splawn, Attorney representing Don and Lila Hamilton, stated
that he would urge his clients to withdraw their signatures in the
petition for the larger annexation because he was promised that the
larger annexation would take place within 4 to 5 months. He stated that
with the interest rates What they are, a 30 day delay is too long. The
question was called for the vote on the notion: carried, Beauchamp,
Budhanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by
voice vote.
Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, gave an oral report in
response to the request by Yakima Valley Cablevision to enable them to
expand their services within the City limits. She stated that after
speaking with Nick Miller, Cable TV Consultant, she would make the
following recommendations: (1) Staff proceed with negotiations with
Yakima Valley Cablevision to develop a proposed territorial agreement to
put on the ballot; (2) that Nick . Miller be engaged to assist staff in
negOtiations; and (3) Yakima Valley Cablevision be responsible for any
cost incurred by staff on any related issues, as well as costs, to put
this on the ballot. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to
accept the staff recommendation and instruct staff to proceed with
negotiations with Yakima Valley Cablevision and territorial agreement
and hire Nick Miller of Preston, Thorgrimson to be our counsel to help
us and Yakima Valley Cablevision be responsible for all incurred costs. .
Bruna Carstens, 6010 West Lincoln, inquired about the area this would
effect and asked if Yakima Valley Cablevision would be the only cable
company the citizens could be served by or did those citizens have a
choice between Yakima Valley Cablevision and Cox Cable TV. Fred And
rews, City Attorney, stated that Cox Cable has the right to serve anyone
within the City limits. He stated that if another cable company is
serving in an area, then the citizen could not compel Cox,Cable to give
them service. carol Darby stated that Cox Cable could duplicate Yakima
Valley Cablevision in the City limits, but Yakima Valley Cablevision
cannot over build Cox. The question was called for the vote on the
motion: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmond-
son and Hinman voting aye by voice vote.
It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No.
. D-4294, authorizing the execution of an agreement for professional
services for the P-50 Planning Study with Entranco Engineers, be passed:
carried, Beaudhamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and
Hinman voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4294, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City Yakima to execute an agreement for
professional services, for the P-50 Planning Study, ,withEntranco Eng-
ineers, Professional Engineers.
*It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No.
D-4295, authorizing the execution of an agreement with the City cf
Portland, Oregon for labor and equipment for volcanic ash clearrup, be
passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmond-
, son and Hinman voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4295, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and
City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the City
of Portland, Oregon for labor and equipment for volcanic ash clean-up.
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*It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No.
.D-4296, authorizing the execution cf an agreement with ADA County High-
way District, Idaho, for labor and equipmrt for volcanic ash_clean-up
. without. calling for bids, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Carmichael, crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call.
'REsoLurioN NO. D-4296, A RESOLUTION ratifying the hiring cE labor and
equipment from ADA County Highway District without calling for bids, and
authorizing execution of an agreement.
._*It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No.
D-4297, authorizing the payment of $68.25 to Ruth Taplett in settlement
of a claim for damages when the contractors hired by the City for vol-
II/ canic ash removal destroyed a gate post at her residence, he passed:
carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and
Hinman ng an voti aye on roll call.
_ RESOLUTION NO. D-4297, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $68.25 to
Ruth Taplett in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of
Yakima.
*It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that July 29, 1980 be
set as the time for a public meeting on the Lind Addition Final Plat:
carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, - Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and
Hinman voting aye on roll call.
*An Ordinance amending the *1980 Budget, appropriating, transferring and
reappropriating monies for Capitol Theatre carpeting, having been read
by title only previously, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Car-
michael that Ordinance No. 2430, amending the 1980 Budget and appro-
priating, transferring and reappropriating money within various funds
for Capitol Theatre carpeting, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2430; AN ORDINANCE _amending the 1980 Budget for the City
of Yakima; and appropriating, transferring and reappropriating money
within and among various funds and accounts, all as appropriations for
the 1980 City of Yakima Budget.
Council members considered the proposed ordinance regulating the Police
and Fire Civil Service Commission's authorization to adopt Civil Service
Rules and Regulations. City Manager Zais stated that the Police and
Fire Civil 'Service Commission amended their Rules to provide for addit-
ional authority aver any disciplinary measure and this ordinance seeks
• to restrain them from doing that. Captain Qualley, Police Department,
• spoke against the ordinance, pointing out the fact that there are differ-
endes in the Police and Fire Department in regard to disciplinary action
and regardS to promotion. He stated this ordinance will prohibit an
officer _front appealing letters 'of reprimand which could ,affect their
prcmotfon, to the Civil Service Commission. He stated that while the
Fire Department personnel has recourse to PERC and their Union, the
II/ Police Department does not have this opportunity incorporated in their
contract. City Attorney Andrews and City Manager Zais explained the
intent and the mechanics of this ordinance. Mike Vowel 1, Patrol
Officer, Police Department, gave three reasons Why he is to this
ordinance: (1) no public forum to air grievances; (2) letter of re-
primand is not appealable in public 'meeting and it probably isn't worth
taking to Civil Court; and (3) promotion.. Tom Fieldstead, Fire Depart-
ment, expressed concern that he thought this was to be studied by the
Committee cf the Council along with the Affirmative Action proposal and
now_ it is being considered separately. Mayor Edmondson stated that the
two were not connected. Mr. Fieldstead spoke in favor of the amendment
adopted by the Civil Service Commission. Bill Wilson, Police Officer,
stated that their grievance procedure ends with the City Manager. He
reported that in the past, no officer brought any petty grievance before
the Civil Service Commission. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by
Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2431, authorizing and regulating the adopt-
ion cf Civil Service Rules and Regulations, be passed: carried, Beau-
champ, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting
aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2431, AN ORDINANCE relating to City government admin-
istration; providing for a civil service system for the Fire and Police
Departments; authorizing and regulating the adoption of civil service
rules and regulations; and amending Sections 1.46.010 and 1.54.010 of
the City cf Yakima Municipal Code.
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_Mayor Edmondson introduced an off-agenda item regarding payment of legal
fees incurred by the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission. It was
MOWED by Beauchamp, seconded by Crest to instruct staff to prepare the
proper legislation to amend the 1980 Budget to pay for legal service
fees by the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission: carried,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman
voting aye by voice vote.
Council members considered Petition No. 963, filed by the residents of
the Laura Lee Mobile Park, 3601 Castlevale, regarding the dust problem
caused by volcanic ash disposal at Chesterley Park. Lou Bjorge, Laura
Lee Mobile Park, reported On the condition in the mobile home park when
the wind blows the volcanic ash their direction. She requested that the
city install a portable sprinkler system at the park to help alleviate
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the dust problem. City Manager Zais reported that water trucks are
dispatched to that area When the wind blows. He also stated that a
temporary irrigation system was installed at the park, however, it was
damaged When a contractor ran aver it. Willis White; Director of Public
Works, stated that staff's intention was to put down two inches of top
soil and then seed it. He stated that after talking with the Department
of Agriculture, he was informed that the top soil would not be needed.
He stated that he is working on a joint project between the City and the
CoUnty extension service to get the park seeded. He reported that the
seeding would cost about $10,000 and the irrigation system would bring
the cost up to $30,000. City Manager Zais reported that these costs
would not be eligible for reimbursement by FEMA. Mr: - Mite reported
that a temporary irrigation 'system would cost about $4,000 to lease for
about 60 days. Councilman Buchanan cautioned Council that this is only
one area in the City having this problem. Mr. Roccerano, Laura Lee
Mobile Home Court, expressed concern and voiced her objections to the
amount of time involved to solve this problem on a permanent basis.
Following further discussion, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by
Hinman to instruct staff to put in, immediately, a temporary irrigation
system in that area at the estimated $4,000 cost. It was MOVED by
Buchanan to amend this to do it for all areas in town. The motion died
for .lack of a second The question was called for the vote on the
motion: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest,'Doty, Edmondson and
Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Budhanan voting nay.
Items of information supplied to Council were: letter from Yakima
Valley OIC re Invitation to Attend Graduation Services. 7/11/80; memo
from Transit Manager re Revised Route Schedule Changes. 7/17/80; memo
from Director of Community Development re Mantey Annexation annexation
difficulties. 7/17/80; memo from Director of Community Development re
Community Development Block Grant information - Council information.
7/17/80; letter from Raymond and Ruth Smith, 3311 West Nob Hill Boule-
vard, re disposition of their property When Nob Hill Blvd. is widened
and problems they are facing now. 7/16/80; Washington Public Policy
notes. 6/13/80 and 6/25/80.
_There being no further business to came before the Council, it was MOVED
, . by Crest, seconded by Beauchamp that this meeting .ba'adjourned at the
hodr'Ot 5:30 p.m. to then meet on Thursday, July 24th at 10:00 a.m. at
the Cbunty courthouse to discus joint law enforcement facilities:
carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, crrchael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and II/
Hinman voting aye by voice vote.
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