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SEPTEMBER 16, 1980
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in Study Session on this date at 1:00 P.M. in the
City Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members
present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Lynn_ Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael,
Bruce Crest, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman. Council member Henry Beau-
champ absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD CF THE ORDER
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson reported to Council on several upr
coming meetings Which Council members could attend: _(DG
General Meeting to be held September 17, 1980; Government
Advisory Cbmmittee Meeting at the Towne Plaza on September 17,
1980 at 10:00 a.m.; Christmas Festival meeting on September
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24, 1980 at the Thunderbird; Highland High School will hold an
official flag retirement on September 25, 1980 at 9:00 a.m.
for a flag dated 1925, Staff Sgt. Bob West will be present to
officiate.
PHASE IV RETROACTIVE PAY
Discussion followed between Fted Andrews, City Attorney and
Mary Hersey, Local 1122 Union Representative regarding the
Phase IV Retroactive Pay. Mr. Andrews reported that the
agreement was unsigned at this time due to a disagreement in
one paragraph Which referred to the Phase IV Retroactive wage
increase and if it was determined unlawful haw the money would
be recaptured from employees. Council directed staff to work
with the Union in completing the agreement as there appeared
to be a misunderstanding based on an error in drafting.
2. CONTINUED REVIEW OF 1981 BUDGET FORECAST
Council members discussed the 1981 Budget Forecast with City
Manager Zais suggesting that they take a look at the general
government group. Council briefly discussed the following
departments and respective divisions: City Management/Admdnr
istrative Services; Legal; Finance and Budget; Community
Development; Police; Fire‘and Public Works; with the following
action taken:
City Clerk/Records: It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Hinman
that the minutes be done on "action taken" from now on and
copies of the tapes of the City Council meetings will be kept
up to one yer. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Hinman
that the motion be amended to include study session tapes to
be kept up to one year. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Beauchamp absent. The question was called for the vote on the
motion as amended. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beau-
champ absent.
II/ Community Development/Planning: Following Ca rol l Darby, Dir-
ectorof Community Development , suggestion, it was MOVED by
Crest, seconded by Hinman that we keep the tapes of all Counr
cil meetings and study sessions
imously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp years. Unanr
Council members then gave direction concerning COuncil pol-
icies as follows:
1. Does the council have any specific or general service
level'priorities that may be identified for consideration
* by management in balancing the budget? Discussion fol-
lowed. It was a consensus that Police services not be
. degraded.
2. Should general revenue taxes be increased where possible
to meet the financing needs of the City?
a. Do you concur with the proposed utility tax increa-
ses mentioned previously? "City Manager Zais repor-
ted that the increases would be to increase the
refuse tax and utility taxes from 3% to 5%. It was
MOVED by Hinman, seconded by crest to instruct staff
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to increase the refuse tax from 3% to 5% and the
utility taxes from 3% to 5%. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
b. What consideration can be given to enacting an
annual general business and occupation tax for
general government operations? It was MOVED by
Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to not consider
enacting a general business and occcupation tax.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp ab-
sent.
c. Can we plan to address the issue of increasing the
106% property tax ceiling for the 1981 budget? It
was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest that Council
instruct staff to begin to come back with recommenda-
tions to form a committee that would be able to
attend to the City's finances, both revenues and
expenditures, for the purpose of considering lifting II/
of the levy lid. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Beauchamp absent. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded
by Carmichael to appoint a citizens committee to
look into the expenditures regardir g. volcanic ash to
look at possible revenues to pay it off, not limited
to B & 0 tax. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Beauchamp absent.
5. What is the Council's position concerning the usage of
FRS funds? It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest
that any federal revenue sharing monies received this
year be used to balance the general government opera-
tions. Unanimously carried, by voice vote. Beauchamp
absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
3. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular meet
ing, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Buchanan,
Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman and City Manager
Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Beau-
champ absent.
4. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by City Manager Zais.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Edmondson referred to the its placed on the Consent
Agenda questioning Whether there were any additions or dele-
tions from either Council members or citizens present. Coun-
cil member Crest requested that Item No. 11 be added to the
Consent Agenda and Council member Buchanan requested that Item
No. 10 be added. It was the general consensus of the Council
that the addition of Items No. 10 and 11, as requested, be
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made. Mayor Edmondson reported that there is an off-agenda
item for out-of-state travel for Ernest Berger and Eugene
O'Dell of the Fire Department. It was the general consensus
of the Council to add the out-of-state travel request to the
Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda
items including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was
MOVED by Doty, seconded by Hinman that the Consent Agenda, as
read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Beauchamp absent. (SUbsequent paragraphs preceded by an
asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled
under one motion without further discussion.)
*6. MINUTES
Council minutes of the August 5 and 12, 1980 meetings were
approved having been duly certified accurate by two Council
members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read
publicly.
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7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Edmondson announced the week of September 22nd as "Rape
Awareness Week" as a public infawation week.
STAFF REPORT DATED 9/16/80 RE EMERGENCY WATER PROBLEMS IN VICINITY
OF SOUTH 18TH STREET.
City Manager Zais reported on the City's involvement with the
gas leak problem in the vicinity of So. 18th Street. In light
of the Council 's direction to suspend outside utility re-
quests, he advised Council that he had been approached con-
cerning extending water service to some cf the residents in
that area. Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED by
Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to have staff pursue the possi
bility of providing outside water hookup to the the people in
that area, however, do not waive the annexation agreement
requirement. Joe Martinez, 1502 So. 18th Street, spoke in
support of the City providing water service and inquired about
any kind of financial assistance to accomplish it. Mayor
Edmondson suggested that he contact. the County Commissioners
regarding this request and City Manager Zais suggested that
the residents contact the Exxon Corporation. Milo Wilson,
1521 So. 18th: Street, objected to the annexation agreement
requirement to obtain the water service. The question was
called for the vote on the nuLion. Carried by 4/2 voice vote.
Doty and Edmondsowivoting nay. Beauchamp absent.
8. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA REPORT
Sherry Ritson, citizen, was present to obtain information on
this item. John Vanek, Assistant City Attorney, reviewed his
9/4/80 report and recommended that action be postponed until
the constitutionality of the Model Drug Paraphernalia Act is
settled. Following discussion, it was the general consensus
of the Council to request the Legal Department to bring back a
report on the outcome of the trial and keep the Council up-
dated on this.
9. PEOPLE'S ASSISTANCE TEAM (P.A.T.) PROGRAM.
Police thief LaRue reviewed his 9/8/80 report and gave addi-
tional information about the function of _ the program. He
stated that as as there are.couuunity resources avail-
able, he would rather utilize those resources and use Police
personnel for that function. Council members discussed the
value of the program, however, no action was taken.
*10. AGREEMENT WITH A. J. PARRY & ASSOCIATES. RE AIRPORT LEASE NEGOTIA
TIONS.
II/ , RESOLUTION NO. D-4322, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a professional services 'agreement with A. J. Parry &
Associates, Inc.
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*11. GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AIRPORT
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4323, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a grant agreement with the Department of Transpor-
tation, United .States of 'America for an Airport Development
Project.
*12. SELL SURPLUS ELECTRONIC ORGAN
RESOLUTION NO. D-4324, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of a
surplus electronic organ by the City.-
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*13. AGREEMENT WITH SAFEWAY SrORES, INC. FOR PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT CF
CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR DOMESTIC WATERMAIN.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4325, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
agreement with Safeway Stores, Inc. for the partial reimr
bursement of construction costs for a 12 inch domestic water-
main.
*14. FINAL CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT ON PP&L DITCH PROCECT.
- Report of the City Engineer dated 9/16/80 with respect to the
completion of the work on the PP&L Ditch project performed by
Town and Country Fence, is approved, the work accepted and
payment of the final estimate as therein set forth is hereby
authorized.
*15. AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT FOR BLOOD PRESSURE
CLINIC SERVICES:
RESOLUTION NO. D-4326, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
agreement with the Yakima County Health District for "Blood
Pressure Clinic" services.
*16. PARKS & RECREATION FEES FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4327, A RESOLUTION adopting a schedule of
fees for recreational activities of the City of Yakima, De-
partment of Parks & Recreation.
17. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RELIEF GRANT.
Carol Datby, Director of Community Development, reviewed her
report dated 9/15/80 and requested Council direction. It was
MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest to support this and approve
the application of the HUD grant as outlined and ask staff to
bring back the proper legislation. Unanimously carried by
• voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
*17.A OUT-CF-STATE TRAVEL REQUEST FOR ERNEST BERGER AND EUGENE
O'DELL, FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Out-of-state travel for Ernest Berger and Eugene O'Dell to
attend Executive Development II Course in Emmetsburg, Maryland
at a cost of $125 each is approved.
17.B WASTEWATER FACILITIES PHASE I GRANT INCREASE.
Resolution No. D-4328 having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Hinman, seconded by Doty to adopt the Resolution. (kr
animously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp Absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4328, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
•the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement accepting an offer for the United States
Environmental Protection Agency for a grant of funds to aid
Construction of water pollution control facilities.
17.0 �'F-AGENDA ITEM - TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST - VICINITY CF BROAD-
WAY SCHOOL
Kathleen "Micki" Frampton, 1617 So. 14th Avenue, spoke about
- the increased traffic on Washington Avenue and the subsequent
increased danger to the school children. She requested that a
flashing light or warning sign be installed at Cbrnell and
10th Avenues on Washington. She stated that since this area
is half in the County, a similar request will be made to the
County Commissioners. Following discussion, it was the gen-
eral consensus of the council to request a report on prior-
ities and funds from the School Safety Committee and the
designation of Washington on the Arterial Street Plan.
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18. OTHER BUSINESS
PROPOSED AMENDMENT - ODUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURES
Council 'reinter Crest submitted a proposed amendment to the
Council Rules and Procedures, suggested by the Council Reorgan-
ization Committee regarding notification to the Mayor or City
Clerk when a member is going to he late or absent from a
council session. He stated he received a suggestion to sub-
stitute the word "prior" for "when they are going". It was
also suggested that the phrase "regular or special" be insert-
ed before "Council session". It was the general consensus cf
the Council to instruct staff to prepare the proper legis-
lation to amend the Council Rules and Procedures.
II/ CITIZEN COMMITTEES RE: PROPERTY TAX LEVY LID AND FINANCIAL ASPECTS
ON VOLCANIC CLEAN-UP.
City Manager Zais suggested that Council consider combining
these two comnittees, with the volcanic cleanup financial
aspects having first priority.
EXECUTIVE SESSION RE: COLLECrIVE BARGAINING
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest to move into Exec-
utive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bar-
gaining. carried unanimously by voice vote. Beauchamp ab-
sent.
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL INFORMATION
Council calendar for September-October, 19801 memo from City
Clerk re microphone system. 9/10/80; memo from Director of
Finance re FEMA Reimbursement. 9/11/80; minutes aE 9/4/80
Downtown Advisory Redevelopment Committee; memo from Director
of Community Development re: draft annexation booklet.
9/4/80; monthly report of the Chief of Police for August 1980;
memo from City Attorney re: dathage claims referred to insur-
ance carriers. 9/4/80; monthly report of Code Administration
Office activities for August, 1980 and business license for
August, 1980; monthly report of Yakima Air Terminal for July,
.1980; documents from National Community Development Assoc-
iation re Economic Program for the '80's. 8/29/80; COG News-
letter, Volume VI, No. 9. 9/1/80; and letter from Helen
Oleson re change in bus stops. 9/5/80.
19. ADJOURNMENT
Following the completion of the Executive Session and there
being no further business to come before the Cbuncil, it was
MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael that this meeting be
adjourned at the hour of 5:10 P.M. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
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