HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/10/1980 Adjourned Meeting 053
JUNE 10, 1980
The City Council met in session on this date at 6:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council meMbers present. were
Acting Mayor Don Hinman, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Bruce Crest and
Shirley Doty. Mayor Betty Edmondson and Councilman Henry Beauchamp ab-
sent.
Council member Carmichael demonstrated a public service announcement
that was produced by the Yakima Friendship Committee (Bob Clem, Bob
Bigler and Lynn Carmichael) which expresses Yakima's appreciation for
their help in the ash cleanup. These PSA's will be sent to the Cities
of Seattle and Portland, and to King County and Mtltnamah County. She
gave some background information on how this PSA's came to be produced.
Councilman Crest inquired if there is going to be a meeting next week.
II/ City Manager Zais replied that there will not be a meeting, as most of
the Council members will be out of town attending the AWC Conference.
Councilman Hinman stated that a discussion about interest bearing war-
rants at the Health Board meeting brought out the fact the School Dis-
trict and the County cannot invest that money if they issue interest
bearing warrants. He asked if the City had checked on that. City
Manager Zais stated that it sounds like they were referring to arbitrage
where you cannot turn around and reinvest the money you receive and earn
interest. He stated that he would have staff check into the specifics.
Willis White, Public Works Director, reported that we are cutting back
on the amount of contracted equipment used for ash cleanup. He stated
the sweepers will have swept the entire City by next Friday, barring any
mechanical problems. He reported that a meeting with EPA has been set
for Thursday regarding the Sewer Treatment Plant,
City Manager Zais reported that Mayor Edmondson who is attending the U.
S. Conference of Mayors reported that she spoke with Seattle Mayor
Royer, Seattle, and he is introducing a resolution that will be re-
questing 90%- Federal funding and the removal of some items from the
ineligible list for the disaster relief. Council member Carmichael
suggested that this item be brought up for discussion at the AWC Con-
ference next week, also.
Dennis-Rertek,-Supervising Sanitary Engineer, reviewed his memo dated
6/6/80 regarding R. W. Beck and Associates Engineering Agreement, Amend-
ment No. 8. He stated that the City must continue to provide for eng-
ineering services until the project is complete and to also evaluate the
options on the recent volcano related change orders. The Engineer has
requested an increase of $294,791 to Phase I of the Wastewater Treatment
Plant construction. Based upon the City's assessment of this request,
Mr. Bertek proposed an increase of $276,973 for the services. He stated
that $167,869- of that amount of Phase I Engineering (Items No. 9 and 10)
may be deemed to be ineligible by EPA. This amount may be considered
eligible after the completion date of the contract is adjusted. He
reported that the Engineer has.requested an increase of $232,800 to
complete the construction engineering services for Phase II of the
, II/ Treatment Plant. Staff has reviewed the Engineer's request to eliffr
inate inappropriate cost items, and the Engineer's requested profit has
been reduced by 50%, a sum of $17,818. Council members Doty and Car-
midhael expressed concern that R. W. Beck could have underestimated this
project so much. Alan Bushley, R. W. Beck, stated that one reason is
that the scope of the project has been changed by the City. He stated
that the City is only billed for the amount of effort that is being
spent on the job. Willis White, Public Works Director, described the
process to. get change orders approved by EPA and DOE. City Manager Zais
stated that there.will be resolutions at the regular. meeting for Council
action.
Bob _Weaver, Personnel Officer, reviewed his report- dated 5/16/80 '
regarding the Unemployment Compensation Service Agreement between the
City and the Gibbens Company. Mr. Weaver stated that this report per-
tains to the cost effectiveness of using the Gibbens Company vs the City
forces administering the paper work on Unemployment Compensation. The
City has an option to pay a percentage of payroll to the State and the
State pays the unemployment claims or the City could reimburse the State
for the actual unemployment claims cost. The percentage that the City
would pay is 3.3%. He stated that had the City used the percentage
method, the cost would have been about $277,000 for 1979. The City used
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the reimbursement method in 1979 and the cost was $14,791.93. He ex-
plained the reimbursement method and stated that the Gibbens Company
controls the unemployment claims by auditing claims and billings. They
have saved the City some money by finding some errors. 14r. Weaver
stated that Council is going to have to decide if this method is cost
effective for the City in the future. If there is a high turnover, we
may want to look at the other mechanism. He reported that in the first
three months of 1980, there was $18,000 worth of claims.
At 8:00 P.M. Council members commenced the regular meeting, Acting Mayor
Hinman presiding, Council members Buchanan, Carmidhael, Crest, and Doty,
and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
Mayor Edmondson and Councilman Beauchamp absent.
The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews.
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Acting Mayor Hinman referred to the its 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. 8 be removed; Council member Doty requested that Items No. 13
and 20 be added and Council member Carmichael requested that Item No. 21
be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the
Council that the deletion of Item No. 8, and the addition of Items No.
13, 20 and 21, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the
Consent Agenda items including resolutions and an ordinance by title.
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael that the Consent
Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty
and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the
Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further dis-
cussion.)
Referring to the minutes of April 24, 1980, Councilman Crest stated that
he was present and County Commissioner Conrad was not in attendance. It
was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Doty that the minutes of the April 17,
22, 28, and 29, 1980, and April 24, 1980, as amended, meetings, having
been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present
wishing to have said minutes read publicly, be approved: carried,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting aye by voice vote.
Beauchamp and Edmondson absent.
Acting Mayor Hinman stated that the Resolutions of Appreciation for
George Shuford and Norman Nashem, Jr., have been continued for one week.
It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Doty that Resolution No. D-4253,
stating appreciation and commendation for the services provided our City
by certain members of King County Public Works Department, be passed:
carried, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Hinman and Buchanan voting aye on roll
call. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4253, A RESOLUTION of appreciation and commendation for
the aid and services provided our City by certain members of the King
County Public Works Department.
It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Doty that Resolution No. D-4254,
stating appreciation and commendation for the services provided our City
by certain members of the City of Seattle Public Works Department, be
passed: carried, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting
aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4254, A RESOLUTION of appreciation and commendation for
the aid and services provided our City by certain members of the City of
Seattle Public Works Department.
City Manager Zais reported that Mayor Edmondson is presenting these
resolutions to Seattle and King County while she is in Seattle. He
stated that he will be coming back with resolutions for Portland and
- Multnomah County, and City of Yakima employees.
Gail Hadar, Yakima Valley Disposal, introduced Cary Weedman and Gary
Alconbrack as the new partners in Yakima Valley Disposal.
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This being the time fixed for the hearing on Petition No. 958, filed by
Yakima School District No. 7, requesting vacation of an alley running
north /south between "A" and "B" Streets, located between 4th and 5th
Avenues, Councilman Crest excused himself from participating in this
hearing due to conflict of interest. Council member Doty inquired if it
is routine that the City will trade a service for a piece of property.
Larry Wright, Principal Planner, replied that this is the first in-
stance. Council members discussed the deviation from the City's policy
in requiring compensation for the alley in consideration of a trade with
the School District's committment to pave the alley adjacent to Davis
Senior High School. Ron Edwards, Yakima School District, stated he is
present to answer any questions. The public portion of the hearing
being closed, it was MDVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael to direct
staff to prepare the proper legislation to vacate the alley to the
School District at no charge, and that the individual owner involved
compensate the City as stated in the 5/9/80 staff report: carried,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Crest
not voting due to conflict of interest. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on Resolution of Intention No.
D -4247 to create a Water and Sewer Local Improvement District for Cri-
terion Park and others, Council member Doty questioned the City's ex-
penses in this L.I.D. Denny Covell, City Engineer, reported that the
sewer line on North 61st Avenue is being oversized, and the City picks
up cost differences for pipes over 8 inches. He stated that this cost
is reimbursed to the City as property owners hook -up to the sewer. John
Klingele, 1312 West Walnut, stated the L.I.D. consists of different
areas in the City and asked why they weren't done separately. Mr.
Covell stated that the areas were combined into one L.I.D. to minimize
costs to the participants. The public portion of the hearing being
closed, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael that Ordinance
No. 2423, creating L.I.D. No. 1030, Criterion Park and Others Sewer and
Water District, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty
and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2423, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of cer-
tain property by constructing a pipe sewer with the necessary wye bran-
ches and manholes, by constructing the necessary mains, fire hydrants,
valves and other appurtenances for the purpose of supplying water for
domestic use and fire protection; establishing a Local Improvement
District, providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating a
special fund.
*As there does not appear to be any conflicts of interest with the
applicant's granddaughter being a City employee, it was MOVED by Buch-
anan, seconded by Carmichael that the application submitted by Mrs.
Merle Tyler for Community Development Grant, be approved, carried:
Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting aye on rol 1 call.
Beauchamp and Edmondson absent.
It was MJVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No.
D -4255, designating City Manager Dick Zais as the City's local agent for
filing applications to obtain federal financial assistance under the
Disaster Relief Act, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest,
Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Edmondson
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4255, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of
Yakima, Washington, that R. A. Zais, Jr., City Manager, is hereby auth-
orized to execute for and in behalf of the City of Yakima a public
entity established under the laws of the State of Washington, this
application and file it in the appropriate State office for the purpose
of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under the Disaster
Relief Act (Public Law 281, 93rd Congress) or otherwise available from
the President's Disaster Relief Fund.
It was MDVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No.
D -4256, declaring a keypunch machine to be surplus City property, and
authorizing its sale to Yakima County, be passed: carried, Buchanan,
Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp
and Edmondson absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. D-4256, A RESOLUTION declaring a keypunch machine to be
surplus City property; and authorizing its sale to Yakima County accord-
ing to a "Supplemental Agreement to County of Yakima --City of Yakima --
Data Processing Services Agreement".
*It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution-No.
D-4257, authorizing the execution of a modification of a lease of Air-
port property with Clarence Franklund, for agricultural purposes; be
passed: carried, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting
aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4257, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and
City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a modification of agri-
cultural lease with Clarence Franklund.
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No.
D-4258 authorizing the application for aid with the Department of Trans-
portation, for fencing the perimeter of a portion of the Airport and for
snow removal equipment for the Airport, be passed: carried, Buchanan,
Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp
and Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4258, A RESOLUTION authorizing an application to the
Division of Aeronautics, Department of Transportation, for financial
assistance for Airport projects.
Larry Wright, Principal Planner, explained the Amendment to the Urban
Area Planning Agreement. He commented that this amendment is necessary
in order to get the County in compliance with State law so they may
proceed with their hearing process. City Attorney Andrews stated that
this will change the procedure in receiving staff reports in the future.
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Crest that Resolution No. D-4259,
authorizing the execution of an "Amendment to the 'Urban Yakima Regional
Planning Agreement", be passed: carried, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest,
Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and
Absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4259, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor
and- City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an "Amendment to the
'Urban Yakima Area Regional Planning Agreement".
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No.
D-4260, authorizing and ratifying the purchase of street sweepers with-
out calling for bids, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest,
Doty and Hinman voting aye on.roll call. Beauchamp and Edmondson
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4260, A RESOLUTION authorizing and ratifying the pur-
chase of street sweepers without calling for bids.
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael that the report from
Fire Chief Ed Carroll dated 6/5/80, Update of Fire Department Emergency
Medical Response Program, be accepted and approved: carried, Buchanan,
Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp
and Edmondson absent.
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael that the out-of-state
travel request for Elaine James and Bridget Stillwagan, Police Depart-
ment, to attend the AFSCME Convention in Anaheim, California, 6/8/80 to
6/13/80, at no cost to the City, be approved: carried, Buchanan, Car-
michael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and
Edmondson absent.
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael that the recommenda-
tion from the City Manager and Director of Community Development to
appoint Terry to the Heating Board and Chris Schmidt to the
Board of Adjustment, be accepted and the appointments be made: carried,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll call.
Beauchamp and Edmondson absent.
*An Ordinance amending the 1980 Budget, appropriating, transferring and
reappropriating money within and among various funds and accounts,
having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table
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for two weeks or until June 24, 1980: carried, Buchanan, Carmichael,
Crest, Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Edmondson
absent.
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael that Ordinance No.
2424, specifying water service charges and time of billing, be passed:
carried, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll
call. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2424, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and util-
ities; specifying water service charges; and amending Section 7.68.250
of the City of Yakima Municipal Code,
Council members discussed Petition No. 962, filed by persons against a
proposed change to the Yakima Transit routes. Councilman Buchanan
II/ commented that most of the petitioners do not live in the City and do
not pay the Household Tax. Jeff Mathis, 2018 Fruitvale, stated that
Changing the routes and eliminating some areas does not make sense when
the trend is to try to get more people to ride the bus. He stated he
believes the system should go out Fruitvale to 25th Avenue by several
blocks because there are a lot of people there who use'the Transit
pystem. Council member Carmichael stated that the City is exploring
alternatives to finance the Transit System. She stated that the routes
were changed to make it easier for .City residents to transfer and for
better service. Mr. Mathis stated that the residents in that area would
be willing to pay more; Whereupon Council member Doty questioned what
method would be used to differentiate the two fares. She commented that
this petition should be presented to the County. Councilman Hinman
suggested that a copy of the petition also be sent to Union Gap. It was
the general consensus to send copies of the petition to the County and
Union Gap.
Council member Carmichael stated that she had received calls from cit-
izens wanting to knOw if there can be anything done about business or
private citizens who have not cleaned up their roof. City Manager Zais
stated that staff has not explored that. At the previous Council meet-
ings, the feeling was that we ought to rely on community peer pressure
rather than Police enforcement. He suggested that perhaps that ought to
be handled through the Clean Air Authority. Councilman Hinman reported
that the Health District is reporting normal levels of air particulates,
and that he would have a difficult time justifying an ordinance like
that. Acting Mayor Hinman referred this matter to staff.
City Manager Zais referred to the resolutions regarding the R. W. Beck
Engineering, Contrac, stating that they have been distributed to Coun-
cil. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution
No. D-4261, authorizing the submission of an application for a grant
increase for Phase II construction of the Wastewater Project be passed:
carried, Hinman, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, and Doty voting aye on
roll call. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4261, A RESOLUTION authorizing the application by the
City of Yakima for a grant increase for Phase II construction of the
II/ - Yakima. Wastewater Pr Oj ect.
It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No.
D-4262, authorizing the submission of an application for a grant in-
crease for Phase 1 construction of Wastewater Project, be passed:
carried, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll
call. Beaudhav and Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4262, A RESOLUTION authorizing the application by the
City of Yakima for a grant increase for Phase I construction of the
Yakima Wastewater Project.
It was MOVED by Ddty, seconded by Crest that Resolution No. D-4263,
authorizing the submission of an application for a grant increase of
Phase II design in the Wastewater Project, be passed: carried, Car-
michael, Crest, Doty, Hinman and Buchanan voting aye on roll call.
Beauchamp and EdmondSon absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4263, A RESOLUTION authorizing the application by the
City of Yakima for a grant increase for Phase II design of the Yakima
Wastewater Project.
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It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Crest that Resolution No. D-4264,
authorizing the execution of an amendment to the agreement with R. W.
Beck and Associates to prepare Wastewater Facilities Design: carried,
Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Hinman and Buchanan voting aye on roll call.
Beauchamp and Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4264, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and
City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to the agree-
ment with R. W. Beck and Associates to prepare a Wastewater Facilities
Design.
City Manager Zais stated that he has two off-agenda out-of-state travel
requests for Council's consideration. One request is for Chris Perks,
Engineering Division, to attend the AFSCME Convention in Anahehm, Cal-
ifornia at no expense to the City, and another for Glen Pleasant and
Steve Knopp to attend the IMSA Northwest Conference in Medford on June
25 through 27, at a cost of $235.00 each. It was MOVED by Doty, se-
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conded by Carmichael to approve the out-of-state travel requests for
Chris Perks, Glen Pleasant and Steve Knopp: carried, Buchanan, Car-
michael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and
Edmondson absent.
Items of information supplied to Council were: letter to Senator Mag-
nuson and Congressman McCormack from Councilman Hinman re FEMA Regula-
tions. 6/2/80; memo from Customer Service Manager re Parking Permits in
City lots. 5/30/80; report from the Permit Center re Business Licenses
for the month of May, 1980; report from the Department of Community
Development re design projects for the month of June, 1980; letter from
Warren D. Starr, Superintendent of Schools congratulating the City for
their cooperation in working with the County for the clean-up of vol-
canic ash from the Mt. St. Helens eruption. 5/29/80; Senior Citizens
Center News Bulletin for June, 1980; minutes of the May 14, 1980, Board
of Appeals meeting; copy of letter mailed to citizens inviting partici-
pation in providing input for the development of the 1981 Ccumunity
Development Block Grant Program. 6/2/80; minutes of the April 23, 1980
Airport Advisory Commission -- Special Meeting, and the April 15, 1980
meeting; memo from the City Attorney re damage claims referred to
insurance carriers. 6/3/80; monthly report from Code Administration
Office of activities for May, 1980, Yakima Fire Department Emergency
Activity Report for May, 1980; and memo from Supervising Traffic Eh
gineer re 1st Street/Yakima Avenue status report, 6/4/80.
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There being no further business to c.'.- before - Counci , the meeting
was adjourned at the hour of 9:15 P
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