HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/22/1980 Business Meeting APRIL 22, 1980 003
The City Council met in session on this date at 1 :00 p.m. in the Con-
ference Roan of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present
were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, and
Shirley Doty. Councilman Don Hinman present after 1:15 p.m. Councilman
Bruce Crest present after 1:25 p.m. Councilman Henry Beauchamp absent.
Mayor Edmondson reported that John Hodkinson, Mayor, Union Gap, has
stated that the Union Gap Council is interested in meeting with Council
to talk about the transportation system. She stated that their meetings
are held on Monday evenings and mentioned April 28 or May 12 as a pos-
sible meeting date. It was the general consensus of the Council that
April 28th be set as the date to meet with the Union Gap City Council to
discuss the transit system.
Mayor Edmondson stated that there will be an energy fair in the Tri-
Cities. House Bill 1314 establishes a local steering committee and
Yakima is eligible to have a representative on the committee. She
stated that a representative to serve on that committee is needed. The
energy fair will be held in 1983. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by
Buchanan to submit the name of Council member Doty as our representative
on the steering committee for the energy fair in 1983: carried, Buch-
anan, Carmichael, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote.
Beauchamp and Crest absent.
Council member Carmichael reported on the status of the Council retreat,
stating that there will be two meetings scheduled. There will be a
meeting on the 30th of April and another one on Saturday, May 31st.
Council member Doty stated that on April 30th, Don Swartz will be meet-
ing with small groups of the Council and.Department Heads. She gave the
schedule as follows:
April 30 -
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Council members Carmichael, Hinman and
Buchanan.
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Mayor Edmondson, Dick Zais, Larry Wit
tenberg and Fred Andrews.
12 :30 p.m. - 2 :00 p.m. - Department Heads Darby, White, Zerbach,
Carroll, LaRue and Hilligus.
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Council members Crest, Beauchamp and Doty.
She stated that at 3:30 p.m. there will be a wrap up session and also
time to plan for the second session. Mayor Edmondson requested Council
manber Doty or Carmichael to check with Mr. Swartz to see if he wants
everybody back for the wrap up session and also she is concerned that
she is not in any group with other legislators. Council member Car-
michael suggested three meeting places: Yakima Center, Robertson Roam
at the Capitol Theatre or upstairs at the Abbey Restaurant. Following
discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to request City
Manager Zais to check on the use of a roan at the Yakima Center.
Larry Wright, Principal Planner, reviewed the 4/11/80 memo on Yakima
Wastewater Facilities Allocation Plan in which staff analyzes the com-
ments from Yakima County and Union Gap. He stated that Union Gap will
be allocated` flow for the portion of Fairview-Sumac and South Broadway
Interceptors where they are located in the Union Gap service area.
Union Gap has requested a guaranteed minimum flow of 1.01 million gal-
lons per day. Staff feels that it would be unwise for the City to
guarantee minimum flows until construction of the treatment plant is
completed. Yakima County, questioned the purpose or intent of the
allocation plan as proposed. It was staff's intent to supply an in-
ternal policy guide for working with the Regional Planning Agreement,
the Wastewater Agreement, the Capital Cost Recovery System and the Urban
Area Plan, until the construction program and whole regional planning
program is finally in place. If other jurisdictions wish to adopt the
allocation plan as a regional guide, that should more properly occur as
an amendment to the utility section of the Urban Area Plan since the
allocation plan is merely a policy guide. Following discussion, it was
MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to direct staff to modify the
allocation plan as recommended in the their memo of April llth and bring
it back to Council: carried, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmond-
son and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
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APRIL 22, 1980
Mayor Edmondson reported that Council members have been provided with
copies of the duties of the Civil Service Commission and resumes for the
applicants. She stated that staff has recommended three of the can-
didates: Norm Nashem, Jr., Millie McArdle and Ray Ruiz. Mayor Ed-
mondson stated that applications were also received from Ron Cheatam,
Clarence Reece and Rod Sanchez. Council members discussed the can-
didates and it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to appoint
Millie McArdle to the Civil Service Commission: carried, Buchanan,
Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote.
Beauchamp absent. Mayor Edmondson reported that she has been notified
that Dave Edgerton has resigned from the Police and Fire Civil Service
Commission.
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for
the balance of the meeting, 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 Hinman.
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. Mayor Edmondson requested that
Item No. 21 be removed from the Consent Agenda because Council just
received that information. Councilman Buchanan requested that Items No.
15 and 22 be added to the Consent Agenda and Councilman Crest requested
that Item No. 14 be added. It was the general consensus of the Council
that the deletion of Item No. 21 and the addition of Items No. 14, 15
and 22, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent
Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was
MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read,
be passel: carried, Buchanan,. Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson,
Hinman and Beauchamp 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
for L.I.D. No. 1022, Prospect Park. Paving District, Council member
Carmichael reported that Homer Dalton, 6404 Northridge contacted her
stating he has no objection with this, however, he expressed concerns on
the drainage system. He also had a question on how the interest and
annual repayment plan works. Mayor Edmondson stated that staff would
contact Mr. Dalton to answer his questions. Louise Mayer, citizen,
stated that she has no objection to the assessment. The public portion
of the hearing being closed, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by
Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2406, confirming the assessment role for
L.I.D. No. 1022, be passed: carried, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmond-
son, Hinmen, Beauchaw and Buchanan voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2406, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment roll covering
Local Improvement District No. 1022 as created and established by Ord-
inance No. 2227 of the Ordinances of the City of Yakima.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone request filed by
Stan Coffin for property located in the vicinity of 416 So. 46th Avenue,
Mr. Coffin stated that he is present and willing to answer any ques-
tions. The public portion of the hearing being closed, it was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael to accept the staff recommendation
regarding this proposal and instruct them to prepare the proper leg-
islation: carried, Crest, Doty, Edmondson, Hinman, Beauchamp, Buchanan
and Carmichael voting aye on roll call.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone initiated by the
Planning Commission for property on North Front Street, Councilman
Hinman requested to withdraw from this hearing due to conflict of inter-
est. Having been excused, Councilman Hinman left the Council Chambers
for the duration of the hearing. Councilman Beauchamp inquired about
the size of the island. Larry Wright, Principal Planner, stated that it
is 300 feet long and consists of 12 or 14 lots. There being no citizen
present wishing to speak to this matter, the public portion of the
hearing was closed. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael
to accept the staff recommendation and instruct the proper legislation
be prepared to grant this rezone: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Car
midhael, Crest, Doty and Edmondson voting aye by voice vote. Councilman
Hinman not voting due to conflict of interest.
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APRIL 22, 1980
Mayor Edmondson reported that Mary Hersey, AFSCME Representative, has
requested that her appearance be continued for one week.
Mayor Edmondson proclaimed April 22, 1980 as Earth Day 1980. She also
proclaimed April 22, 1980 as Bike- a -thon Day encouraging sponsors for
the Diabetes Association.
Ken Schiller, Cox Cable TV, gave a progress report on the cable TV
installation showing on a map those areas that already have cable TV.
He reported that they are on target for providing cable TV in the City.
He stated that while they are working in Terrace Heights, they have not
abandoned Yakima. He reported that extra crews have been working in the
County and the same crews as still working in the City that were before.
Councilman Crest inquired how the recent ruling on blackouts is going to
affect the cable company. Mr. Schiller stated that he is waiting for an
interpretation on that ruling from their attorneys. Councilman meMbers
discussed some of the possibilities for using the other channels.
Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks & Recreation, introduced Denise Nic-
hols, the new Recreation Leader for the Senior Citizens Center, to the
Council.
City Manager Zais reported that he understands there- has been a tenta-
tive settlement on the damage claim filed by Melvin Moore, 803 So. 45th
Avenue. Melvin Moore, 803 So. 45th Avenue, stated that the claim was
settled and spoke about some of his frustrations in attempting to settle
this damage claim with the insurance company.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that the report on Private
Auto Reimbursement Rates, be accepted: carried, Buchanan, Carmichael,
Crest, Doty, Edmondson Hinman and Beauchamp voting aye'on roll call.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that the report from the
Parks Department regarding senior Citizen center operations and program
activities, be accepted: carried, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty,
Edmondson, Hinman and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No.
D -4236, authorizing payment of $36.75 to Loren H. Bates in settlement of
a claim for damages incurred when the City sewer line backed up into his
basement, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Ed-
mondson, Hinman and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4236, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $36.75 to
Loren H. Bates in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City
of Yakima.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D -4237
authorizing payment of $27.48 to Derwin L. Pryor in settlement of a
claim for damages incurred when the City sewer line backed up into his
residence, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty,
Edmondson, Hinman and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4237, A RESOLUTION. authorizing payment of $27.48 to
Derwin L. Pryor in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City
of Yakima.
*It was MOVED by seconded by Buchanan that the report from the
Director of Community Development dated 4/11/80, with respect to the
completion of the work on Airport Expansion East, Schedule II, performed
by Knobel Electric, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the
final estimates as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson, Hinman and Beauchamp
voting aye on roll call.
It was MOVED_ by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that the out -of -state
travel request for Hardy Acree, Airport Manager, to review and inspect
snow removal equipment in relationship to the 06 Airport project, in
Pocatello, Paul and Coeur d' Alene, Idaho on April 24 and 25, 1980 at a
cost of $350, be approved: carried, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty,
Edmondson, Hinman and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
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APRIL 22, 1980
Following discussion on the expense of work related to the wastewater
treatment contract, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmidhael
that Resolution No. D-4238, authorizing the hiring of equipment and
services in connection with the Wastewater Treatment Plant construction
for digester cleaning and sludge hauling, without calling for bids, be
passed: carried, Doty, Edmondson, Hinman, Beaudhdmp, Buchanan, Car-
michael and Crest voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4238, A RESOLUTION authorizing the hiring of equipment
and services, in connection with the Wastewater Treatment Plant con-
struction, without calling for bids.
Don Horan, City Treasurer, explained the new format in the investment
report. He stated that the report will now include the outstanding
bonds of all types. He reported that the interest rate approached
17.1%. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchcuup that the report of
the City Treasurer dated March 31, 1980, regarding the investments of
the City, be accepted and approved: carried, Beauchamp, Budhanan,
Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2407,
amending the 1980 budget and appropriating and transferring money within
and among various funds for various purposes, be passed: carried,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson, Hinman and Beauchamp
voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2407, 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.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2408,
amending the Municipal Code relating to ownership of City motor vehicles,
removing the Fire Department motor equipment and apparatus from the
Equipment Rental Fund, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest,
Doty, Edmondson, Hinman and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2408, AN ORDINANCE relating to City funds and accounts;
providing for ownership of all City motor vehicles, except the Fire
Department motor equipment and apparatus, by the Equipment Rental and
Replacement Fund; amending subsection 3.15.030A and Section 3.15.070,
and repealing section 3.15.060, all of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that Petition No. 959 by
residents in the vicinity of the canal along Powerhouse Road from North
24th Avenue, west, filed with the City Clerk, be referred to staff:
carried, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson, Hinman and Beauchamp
voting aye on roll call.
Willis White, Director of Public Wbrks, reported that staff has been
working with the industries and About six months ago they hired a consulting
firm to develop a management plan for the industrial sprayfield. Their
recommendation was to purchase certain equipment, which will be reimbursed
by the industries. He stated that when the City got their authoriz-
ation, it was too late to go out for formal bids and staff requested
informal bids. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp that
Resolution No. D-4239, authorizing the purchase of equipment, without
calling for bids, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Beaudhamp,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest and Doty voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4239, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of equip,-
ment without calling for bids.
Councilman Buchanan suggested that the Department of Agricultural, the
trucking industry, the railroad industry, the air transportation in-
dustry, the pesticide dealers and nuclear people should be on the list
for hazardous material transportation. It was the general consensus of
the Council to add those industries to the list. Mayor Edmondson stated
she would write a letter to these industries inviting them to submit
representative's names.
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APRIL 22, 1980
Fred Andrews, City Attorney, stated that Council had previously approved
the condition for the transfer of the Larson C'arage to Benny Kwong. He
stated that he was contacted this morning about an additional proposal.
- -He stated that Mr. Kwong is requesting a first refusal option in the
event the City desires to sell the property he is exchanging for the
Larson Garage. This would entitle him to have the first opportunity to
purchase the lots at a price offered by another party. He stated that
this is not an unusual request and stated that Mr. Kwong will be paying
off the L.I.D. for the next 19 years. Councilman Hinman stated that it
is difficult to get a serious offer when this option is attached as a
condition of the sale of the property. Mayor Edmondson stated that this
transaction was discussed for several months and Mr. Kwong would have
plenty of opportunity to give the City an offer should the City receive
another offer for that property. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by
Doty to not give the option on those properties as requested by Mr.
Kwong: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson
and Hinman voting aye by voice vote.
Items of information supplied to Council were: News article from the
Oregonian, Civil Service Okays New Rules to Aid Minority Hiring.
4/5/80; agenda for the April 22, 1980 Board of Adjustment Meeting; memo
from Director of Community Development re Moose Lodge Utility Request
for water at 1309 North 16th Avenue. 4/15/80; memo from Director of
Public Works re sewer system monitoring report. 4/14/80; Yakima Valley
Conference of Governments News Letter - Volume VI, No. 4, April 4, 1980;
agenda for the April 22, 1980 Regional Planning Commission; and memo
from Director of Parks and Recreation re Vandalism Report - 1977, 1979
and 1979. 4/18/80.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to move into Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing prospective litigation and pending
litigation and then immediately adjourn the meeting to the Holiday Inn
Board Roan, Thursday, 4/24/80 at Noon: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote.
There being no further business to cone before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at the hour of 5:50 P.M., to then meet at the Holiday Inn
Board Room on April 24, 1980 at Noon.
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