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SEPTEMBER 23, 1980
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:00 P.M. in the Confer-
ence Room at City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present
were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Lynn Buchanan, Bruce Crest, and Shirley
Doty. Council member Henry Beauchamp present after 1:18 P.M., and
Council member Don Hinman present after 1:21 P.M. Council member Lynn
Carmichael absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
COMMUNITY FORUM MEETING:
Council member Doty inquired if Council would like to hold the
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two community forum meetings which were cancelled because of
the volcano. In their discussion, Council considered com-
bining the budget hearings and the community forum meetings,
however, it was decided that separate meetings would be bet-
ter. It was the general consensus of the Council to request
Council member Doty to schedule the community forum meetings
at Washington Junior High and Hoover School sometime from
mid-October into November.
(Council member Beauchamp present after 1:18 P.M.) (Council
member Hinman present after 1:21 P.M.)
2. STATUS REPORT RE: URBAN AREA PLAN AND HEARING
Bruce Simpson, Chairman, Regional Planning Commission, was
present to give information and answer questions regarding the
hearing held by the County Commissioners on the Urban Area
Plan. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, re-
ported that most of the objections received were from County
residents opposed to annexation to the City. She reported
that the Commission will be meeting tonight to consider some
of the input that was valid as well as discussion on staff and
organization of the Commission. She anticipates the recom-
mendation of the Regional Planning Commission to come to
Council within the next three to four weeks if everything goes
well.
3. REPORT FROM FINANCE DEPARTMENT RE: SALE OF CONSOLIDATED L.I.D.'s
Art Zerbach, Director of Finance and Budget, reviewed the pre-
sent procedure for financing the L.I.D.'s. He reported that
this procedure was reviewed by the City's bond counsel, and
their first recommendation was to cease selling L.I.D. bonds
within City Hall. He reported that the problem with the
ordinance limiting the interest to 8% was that the L.I.D.
bonds are still around 10% and the City is going to have to
absorb about $20,000 from the L.I.D. Guaranty Fund. He re-
ported that the City can negotiate the sale of the bonds or
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put it out for bid, which is costly. The advantage to nego-
tiating the sales is that the city will receive a commitment
letter to take to the bank to get interim financing. He
reported that there are about nine L.I.D's that add up to
about $1 million that need to be marketed. He also reported
that Foster and Marshall will give the City a commitment
letter offering to purchase those L.I.D.'s. He stated that
legislation accepting that offer will be presented to Council
next week.
4. DARC REQUEST RE: DOWNTOWN BUS SHELTERS
Council members discussed the recommendation from DARC to re-
move the heating system and the benches inside the bus shel-
ters in order to reduce vandalism. Several Council members
expressed doubt that the removal of those conveniences would
actually reduce vandalism. Council member Beauchamp suggested
moving the shelter a couple of hundred feet towards Naches
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Avenue, believing that the location of the bus shelter made it
more susceptible to vandalism. Willis White, Public Works
Director, stated he wants to contact some other municipalities
to see how they handle the vandalism problem. It was the
general consensus of the Council to wait until after the
Transit Sales-Tax issue has been decided and get information
from Public Works.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER:
Mayor Edmondson announced that Mr. Biggs, representing Senator
Magnuson's Office, has agreed to meet with representatives
from FEMA, DOE, and EPA to discuss specific ash related prob-
lems the City has with the Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
II/ BUSINESS MEETING
5. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 P.M. the Council members commenced their regular
meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Crest, Doty' and Hinman and City Manager Zais and
City Attorney.Andrews present on roll call. Council member
Carmichael absent.
6. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Beauchamp.
Mayor Edmondson reported she has a request to move Item No. 12
up on the Agenda and discuss it after the hearing. It was the
general consensus of the Council to consider Item No. 12 out
of sequence on the agenda.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Edmondson referred to the items 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. It was the general consensus of the Council
that the addition of Item No. 11, as requested, be made. The
City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items. It was MOVED
by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as
read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Carmichael absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an
asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled
under one motion without further discussion.)
*8. MINUTES
II/ Council minutes of the August 19 and 26, 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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9. HEARING ON- GENE MAYER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF NORTH 4TH AVENUE AND NORTH "D" STREET
This being the time fixed for the hearing and no one present
wishing to speak to this matter, it was MOVED by Hinman, se-
conded by Crest to accept the findings of the Planning Commis-
sion and instruct staff to prepare the appropriate legisla-
tion; Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael absent.
12. BID AWARD TO APCOA FOR YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL PARKING
Mr. Kelly, APCOA, stated the was present to answer any ques-
tions. Steve Goetz, Diamond Parking, questioned the $100,000
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annual income figure given in the bid specs. He stated that
he figured it to be closer to $60,000. He stated that Diamond
is willing to guarantee $18,300 on an annual basis vs. $13,000
APCOA is guaranteeing. He also stated that the revenues from
the Airport parking lot does not warrant manning it for 24
hours and suggested that it should be changed to slot boxes.
He recommended that the City should also consider a management
contract in the form of a cost plus basis. Hardy Acree,
Airport Manager, addressed Council's questions regarding
revenue figures and the difference in the amounts given for
equipment purchases. Carol Darby, Director of Community
Development, gave some background information on the leasing
of the Airport parking lot and on the bid procedure. She also
explained the restaurant validation program. It was MOVED by
Doty, seconded by Crest to accept the recommendation of the
staff and Airport Advisory Commission and award the lease to
APCOA and direct staff to prepare the appropriate legislation.
Carried by 5/1 voice vote. Edmondson voting nay because of
unclear picture of anticipated revenue and question of equip-
ment purchases. Carmichael absent.
10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
No citizen present wishing to speak.
*11. STATUS REPORT OF CONTRACT NO. 5, PHASE II -- WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT UPGRADE
The 9/10/80 staff report regarding the Peter Kiewit Contract
on the Wastewater Contract was accepted.
3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT DISASTER RELIEF FOR PAVING ALLEYS
Resolution No. D-4329 having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Beauchamp, seconded by Crest to adopt the Resolution.
Council member Hinman withdrew from discussion on this item
due to conflict of interest. Council member Beauchamp with-
drew due to possible conflict of interest and the Motion for
adoption of the Resolution also was withdrawn. It was MOVED
by Crest, seconded by Buchanan, that Resolution No. D-4229 be
adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Council
members Beauchamp and Hinman not voting due to conflict of
interest. Carmichael absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4329, A RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of
an application with the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development for disaster assistance.
*14. REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CITY EMPLOYEES RELATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DE-
VELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
The public disclosure requirements for Marie Bonneville having
been recognized and the appearance of conflict not being
present, the Community Development Grant Application was
approved.
*15. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL REQUEST II/
The out-of-state travel request for Bob Weaver, Personnel
Division, Rick Pettijohn, Information Systems Division, and
Shirley Parton, General Accounting Division, to study the
payroll personnel management system in Aurora, Colorado, and
Scottsdale, Arizona, October 8 through 10, 1980, at a cost of
$550 each, was approved.
16. AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND LEVYING THE AMOUNT OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR
1981 BUDGET
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman that Ordinance
No. 2446, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Carmichael absent.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2446, AN ORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount
of ad valorem taxes necessary to balance estimated revenue
with estimated expenditure for the 1981 budget for the City of
Yakima.
17. OTHER BUSINESS
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Mayor Edmondson reported that the Council Committee for the
Airport Advisory Commission vacancy met and is recommending
that Gary S. Robbins be appointed to fill one of the two
vacancies on the Commission. Mayor Edmondson gave some infor-
mation on Mr. Robbins' qualifications. Discussion ensued on
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sing of requests for information on the Airport. It was MOVED
by Hinman, seconded by Crest to appoint Gary S. Robbins to the
Airport Advisory Commission to fill the vacancy left by Bob
Jose. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Camichael absent.
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL INFORMATION
Letter from Robert Gunter to William Hintze, attorney from Mullen
and Associates, re: Yakima Wastewater Treatment Plant -- Claims
Negotiations and Contractor Arbitration Request. 9/18/80; Letter
to Mullen and Associates re: Yakima Wastewater Treatment Plant
Contract No. 3 -- FEMA Status. 9/19/80; Letter from FEMA re:
Wastewater Treatment Plant. 9/17/80; Memo from AWC re: General
Revenue Sharing, Local Government Funding, Issue No. 56, 9/12/80;
Article from Spokesman-Review Entitled "Charter Changes Fears
Labeled as 'Nonsense". 9/10/80; Yakima Fire Department Emergency
Activity Report for August, 1980. 9/15/80; Board of Adjustment
minutes for 8/26/80; Police and Fire Civil Service Commission
minutes for 8/19/80; Chamber of Commerce UP DATE, 9/12/80;
Memo from Director of Community Development re: Outside Utility
Request from Yakima School District No. 7 for sewer service to
property located at King Street and Pleasant Avenue.
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty that this meeting be
adjourned at the hour of 4:15 P.M. to then meet on Thursday,
September 25, 1980, in the Council Chambers. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Car / *chael absent.
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