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NOVEMBER 12, 1980 B1
STUDY SESSION
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
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn
Carmichael, Bruce Crest, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD CP THE ORDER
Mayor Edmondson reminded the Council members of the budget
review session to be held On - Thursday, November 13 from 3:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the'doUndil'ChaMbers on Airport. Council
member Doty also reminded Council members of the fourth and
last neighborhood meeting on the Area Plan Which is to
II/ be held in the Lutheran Church, 56th & Lincoln at 7:30 p.m.;
Council members Doty, Crest and Hinman indicated they will be
attending. Mayor Edmondson asked about a report on the
parking spot on North 1st and "D" Street which creates a blind
spot, Which was requested on September 28, 1980. City Manager
Zais stated he would check on it and the report will be coming
soon.
2. DISCUSSION RE SPECIAL COUNSELING PROGRAM FOR HOUSING SERVICES
City Manager Zais reported that this item will be continued to
next Tuesday, November 18; 1980 at 1:00 p.m.
3. PROPOSED GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET REVIEW SCHEDULE
Council members reviewed the proposed budget schedule. All
days and times were accepted by all Cbuncil members except
those scheduled on 12/5 (Fire) and 12/8 (Streets, and Finance
and Budget). After discussion, these times were changed to
11/24-2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Fire and 12/11-2:00 to 5:00
p.m. for Streets, and Finance and Budget.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION RE PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION AND COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING _ . 1.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to move into
Executive Session for the , purpose of discussing prospective
'litigation and UhariimiSUsly carried by
voice vote.
BUSINESS MEETING
5. ROLL CALL
At 8:00 P.M., the Council members commenced their regular
meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, council members Beauchamp,
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Buchanan,. Carmichael,.. Crest, Doty_ and Hinman and City Manager
Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
6. INVO
The Invocation was given by Council member Hinman.
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. Mayor
EdmOndson announced that itemNO...11 will be continued one
week for additional - infOrmatiOn. Council member Carmichael
requested that Item No. 16 be removed from the COnsent Agenda.
It was the general conSensus of the Council ,that the deletion
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of item No. 16, as requested, be made. TlieCity Clerk then
read the Consent Agenda items including resolutions and an
ordinance by title. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buch-
anan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously
carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by
an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled
under one notion without further discussion.)
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*8. MINUTES
The Council minutes of_Optober ?8 ,and 30 and,November 3, 1980,
were approved, having been 'duly certified accurate by two
Council members and no one present wishing to have said
minutes read publicly.
9. COMMENDATION AND APPRECIATION
Mayor Edmondson read a Resolution of Appreciation and Com-
mendation for the services performed by E. Ellis Cummins for
serving on the Planning Commission for approximately 15 years.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution
No. D-4354, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Mayor Edmondson then ptesenied,the,Resolution and a paper-
weight with the City dE Yakima emblem on it to Mr. Cummins.
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Mayor Ednondson read a Resolution of Appreciation and
Commendation for the services performed by John Fairbrook for
serving on the Planning Commission for 16 years. It was MOVED
by Crest, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D-4355, be
passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4354, A RESOLUTION of Appreciation and Com-
mendation for the services performed by E. Ellis Cummins
during his tenure as a member of the Yakima City Planning
Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4355, A RESOLUTION Appreciation and Com-
mendation for the services performed by John Fairbrook during
his tenure as a-member of the Yakim4 C#Y.Planning Commission.
10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
PROPOSED LIONS POOL CLOSURE
Becky Bennett, a citizen, gave some background information on
the bond issue Which was passed in 1971 and provided for the
construction of the cover for Lions Pool. She spoke about the
requirements for keeping the pool open Which was outlined in
the bond issue. She offered some proposals to increase rev-
enues, i.e., increased. advertising of programs, on pool on
holidays and expand pool programs. Other citizens speaking in
favor of keeping Lions Pool open during the winter months for
recreation and physical therapy and exercise use were Mike
Nixon, Dr. Gottlieb, Greg Lovelady, Tom Edwards and Ernest
Brennecke. Mayor Edmondson commented that Council is now
studying the budget for 1981 and invited the citizens to
attend the public hearings and also the Council's study ses-
sions on budget review. City Manager Zais gave a brief over-
view of the proposed 1981 Budget and spoke about the dimin-
ished revenues and increased inflation.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT YAKIMA AVENUE AND FIRST AVENUE
John Quick, 209 Pacific Building, expressed his concerns about
the phasing out cf the signal at Yakima and First Avenues. He
,spoke_ about the danger for pedestrians_crossing at that inter-
Section Which increase' Without the traffic signal. He
also expressed concern on how it would effect the fruit in
dustry business in that area. Mayor Edmondson read into the
record a letter from Herb Frank, representing Yakima Fruit and
Cold Storage, expressing concern about that same matter. It
was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael to turn the
traffic signal on like it was before. Council member Crest
inquired if this would jeopardize the City's federal funding
in the future. Carol Darby, Director of Community Develop-
ment, explained that it would not jeopardize the funding for
other signals, however, ,flo improvements could be made at that
intersection. FollOwing,furthetdiscussion, the question was
called for the vote on the Motion. Unanimously carried by
voice vote.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
Leo Gefroh, developer, expressed his displeasure that there
has not been a quorum at the Planning Commission meetings for
the last two months. He inquired what action has been taken
about this. Mayor Edmondson stated that Oduncil has been
apprised about this matter and has taken action by writing to
' the Commission members about their attendance at the meetings.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Edmondson proclaimed the week of November 15 as Youth
Appreciation Week and November 15th as Youth Appreciation Day.
She stated that this is a time When the Optimist International
II/ Club recognizes certain youths and presents them with certi-
ficates of appreciation.
11. AIRPORT RESTAURANT VALIDATION PROGRAM
Item continued one week. .
12. ADOPTION CP "SECTION 504 TRANSITION PLAN" FOR TRANSIT SYSTEM
Following discussion, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by
Doty that Resolution No. D-4357, be passed. John Klingele, a
citizen, inquired about the capital improvenents and location
of the bus shelters. Dan Newton, Transit Manager, reported
that the 504 Transition Plan has capital improvements listed
for 1982 and those are the improvements that are being pro-
posed for 1981. He stated that on page 6 of the Plan, is a
list of shelter locations. The question was called for the
vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4357, A RESOLUTION adopting a "Section 504
Transition Plan" for the City of Yakima Transit System.
*13. DAMAGE CLAIM FOR SEWER BACKUP
RESOLUTION NO. D-4358, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of
Clarence A. Campbell filed with the City of Yakima, on October
30, 1980.
*14. FINAL CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT FOR 1980 SEWER PROJECT
The report from the Director of Community Develpment dated
11/3/80, with respect to the completion of the work on the
1980 Sewer Project, performed Davlin Construction Company,
was approved, the work was accepted and payment of the final
estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
* 15. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1980 BUDGET, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR REPAIR
OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT WALNUT AND FIRST STREETS
II/ ORDINANCE NO. 2468, 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.
16. "RULE CF THREE PLUS THREE" FOR APPOINTMENTS TO ENTRY LEVEL POSIT-
IONS IN THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS
It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Hinman to continue
this discussion until after budget hearings. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
17. OTHER BUSINESS
SOUTHEAST RECYCLING CENTER
There was discussion relating to the City-owned equipment at
the Southeast Recycling Center. Council member Beauchamp
reported that all City-owned equipment has been moved to the
NOVEMBER 12, 1980
City Shops Complex. There was also discussion on the recert-
ification of the Southeast Recycling Center; Cbuncil member
Beauchamp commenting that they will be closed until sometime
next spring and then seek recertification at another location.
FEMA PAYMENT
City Manager Zais reported that FEMA has notified the City
that the application that was filed for $1,083,000 has been
accepted with disallowed costs of $54,000 resulting in an
approved amount of $1,028,000, of Which we are entitled to 75%
equaling $771,000. This amount was immediately forwarded to
the State to cover part of the advanced funds the City rec-
eived. He also reported that FEMA has notified the City that
our application on the appeal for the irrigation system for
Chesterley Park has been approved.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL PARADE ROUTE
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City Manager Zais reported that approval has not been granted
for a parade route Change to end at the Yakima Mall Plaza. He
stated that the Christmas Tree will be relocated at the mall.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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It was 'MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by'Hintan to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective
bargaining and prospective litigation and then immediately
adjourn the meeting to Thursday, November 13, 1980 at 3:00
P.M. in the Council Chambers for the purpose of reviewing the
budget. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
COUNCIL INFORMATION
Item S of information supplied to Council were: letter from
Robert Cheney regarding parking meters located in front of the
post office on 3rd Street. 10/31/80; letter flan Nourse and
Green, attorney for Davlin Construction regarding safety
hazard on So. 72nd Avenue trunk sewer project (10/21/80) and
staff response (10/27/80); memo from Traffic Engineer re First
Ave./Yakima Ave. Signal Status Report. 11/3/80; memo from
Traffic Engineer re: Fruitvale Blvd./North 9th Ave. crosswalk
request. -10/29/80; emergency activity report from the Fire
Department for the month of October, 1980; Yakima Air Terminal
Monthly Report for SepteMber, 1980; business license report
from the Permit center for October 1980; monthly report of
Code Administration Office activities for October, 1980;
reports on various projects from the Engineering Division for
November, 1980; minutes of the September 4 and October 2, 1980
Civil Service Commission meetings; minutes of the October 28,
1980 Board of Adjustment meeting; "The 1980 Census: How to
Find the Numbers that Count". ,11/4/80; material for a meeting
with the County Boundary Review Board meeting on November 12,
1980; and news release re: 1980 Leaf Pickup Sdhedule.
18. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Carmichal, seconded by Hinman that this meeting
be adjourned at the hour of 11:00 P.M., to then meet on Thurs-
day, November 13, 1980 at 3:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers
for the purpose of reviewing the budget. Unanimously carried
by voice vote.
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