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JUNE 23, 1981
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:15 P.M. at the Ad-
ministration Building at the Wastewater Facilities. Council members
present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan,
Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman. Council member Bruce
Crest absent.
1. TOUR OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES
The Council members toured the Sewer Treatment Plant Facili-
ties.
BUSINESS MEETING
2. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 P.M. the Council members commenced the regular meet-
ing, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty and Hinman and City Manager Zais
and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council
member Crest absent.
3. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Mayor Edmondson.
4. 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 stated that there is a citizen in the audience who
wishes to speak to Item No. 23, and requested that it be
removed from the Consent Agenda. She also reported that there
is an off - agenda item which is a second reading of an Ordin-
ance that will be numbered 26 -A. Council member Doty re-
quested that Items No. 26 -A and 13 be added to the Consent
Agenda. Council member Buchanan requested that Items No. 11
and 12 be added, however, Council member Doty indicated she
has a question on Item No. 11 and Council member Beauchamp
stated he has a question on Item No. 12. Council member
Buchanan requested that Item No. 10 be added. Council member
Beauchamp requested that Item No. 9 be added, however, Council
member Doty stated she has a question on that item. Ines
Rice, a citizen, requested that Item No. 13 be removed from
the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the
Council that the addition of Items of No. 10 and 26 -A and the
deletion of Item No. 23, as requested, be made. The City
Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including Resolu-
tions and Ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Carmichael,
seconded by Beauchamp that the Consent Agenda, as read, be
passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Crest absent.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate
items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without
further discussion.)
*5. MINUTES
The Council minutes of May 12, 14, 16, 19 and 28 and June 2,
1981, were approved having been duly certified accurate by two
Council members, and no one present wishing to have said
minutes read publicly.
6. DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL POSITIONS FOR 1981 ELECTION
This being the year for the election of three Council members
to the Yakima City Council, and in accordance with State
statutes, the City Clerk provided numbers for the drawing for
the positions on the ballots. The following position numbers
were drawn: Position No. 1, Henry Beauchamp; Position No. 2,
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Mayor Betty L. Edmondson; and Position No. 3, Don Hinman.
These terms will be for four years. Mayor Edmondson inquired
if this will be confusing with Council member Crest running
for election in District No. 2. Iris Litzenberger, City
Clerk, stated that the numbers drawn today are for the posi-
tions on the ballot. City Attorney Andrews stated that each
tithe 'there is an election, this lot system has to be drawn for
a position'on the ballot.
7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Helen Hinman, 4605 Scenic Drive, representing several in-
terested. citizens of Yakima, submitted a letter expressing
concern about the juvenile crime rate, the increased drug and
alcohol ,_use among young people, and a noticable change in
attitude by young people toward Police in general. She re-
• . __quested ,Council to give serious consideration to adding a
minimum of three Officers to the Yakima Police Department for
...--thg..purpose of reestablishing a Youth Bureau in 1982. She
gave information on the service to the community the Youth
Bureau_provided in the past. Also present supporting this
request were Alice Walker, 305 South 10th Avenue; Del Stouten-
berg, 509 South 39th Street; Mary Place 5710 Marylinn Drive;
Alenda Prestlein, 4605 Scenic Drive; Suzanne Farnsworth, 2201
__South 69th Avenue; Ronnie Erickson, childrens therapist; Betty
Gridley, 6603 Appleview Way; and Betty Davidson, 608 Follow-
Through . Drive. Mayor Edmondson stated that the Council has
received their written suggestion and Council will ask for
additional information.
Mayor Edmondson reported that the Employment Expo '81 will
take place tomorrow, which is hoped to be the first of an
annual event. She stated that it is being sponsored by the
- - Yakima Human Relations Commission, and it will give an oppor-
- - tunity,to bring prospective employees and employers together.
The event will take place on Wednesday, June 24, 1981, at the
--Yolith Building at the Yakima County Fairgrounds between 9:40
A.M.. and 4:00 P.M.
8. REPORT. ON 1ST STREET/YAKIMA AVENUE INTERSECTION
._ Hank •Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer, clarified Council
member Beauchamp's questions about recommendations C and D.
Mr. Hein stated that staff is inclined,to encourage the use of
alternate routes instead of Yakima Avenue. Mayor Edmondson
_ ..asked if staff wanted to continue collecting more data and
research public funding, and come back with more alternatives.
Mr... Hein stated that the main issue is the funding.. He stated
that we need to get funding and then progressive signal capa-
bility. He stated that the City can use the progression
analysis regardless of what is done with Yakima Avenue, which
is estimated to cost $15,000 to $25,000 for the consultant.
, He commented that there is a possibility of receiving private
contributions for the progressive analysis study. It was
MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman to accept the report
and recommend staff proceed as outlined and keep the Council
advised. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Crest absent.
9. PERMANENT FOR PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
' - City Manager Zais reported that this has been approved by the
. Civil Service Commission and Council amended the Classifica-
tion Ordinance to accommodate this change. He stated that the
- ' budget needs to be amended to authorize the transfer of funds.
Jodi Wroblewski, Recreation Superintendent, stated that in
order to have a continuity in the Aquatics Program, these
positions are recommended. She reported that the Civil Ser-
vice Commission has questioned their request for time exten-
..sions for the temporary workers. She distributed an organiza-
tional chart showing what is currently in existence and what
is being requested. Discussion followed on the employment
status of these employees and the management of the pools.
• .City Manager Zais reported that it does not require any addi-
tional funding for the balance of this year. It was MOVED by
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Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman to approve this request. Unani-
mously carried by voice vote. Crest absent.
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*10. AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES WITH FOSTER AND MARSHALL
RESOLUTION NO. D-4499, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
_the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to exe-
cute a letter of agreement with Foster and Marshall, Inc. for
financial services.
11. AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES FOR LEVEE REHABILITATION
. -Council .member Doty referred to Page 2 of the Agreement and
questioned the acquisition of land. Willis White, Director of
- -Public Works, stated that the land has already been acquired
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and this provision would not apply. He stated that if there
. is major damage done to the levee by a flood, the Army Corps
of Engineers would come and take care of it. He stated the
City would continue to maintain the standard maintenance of
the levee. Resolution No. D-4492, having been read by title,
it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan that the Resolution
be ddogted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Crest
absent.
'RESOLUTION ON. D-4492, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
- execute an agreement with the United States of America for
levee rehabilitation.
12. POLE CONTACT AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY RE
STREET LIGHTS
'Council member Beauchamp inquired if PP- & L still owned cer-
tain aspects of the light system. Hank Hein, Supervising
Traffic Engineer, stated that this contact agreement permits
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the City to put something on the poles PP & L own. This is
the last outstanding business before the City purchases the PP
& L poles. He stated that the last .Council authorization to
purchase the street lights was not finalized as it was felt we
did not want to purchase the incandescent hardware without
being able to get to them. Resolution No. D-4493, having been
. read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchan-
an that the Resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by
. roll call vote. Crest absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4493, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
• -the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to exe-
cute a "pole contact agreement" with Pacific Power and Light
- Company.
13: CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT A LOAN OFFER FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
- ECOLOGY FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FINANCING
Ines Rice, 4409 West Arlington, asked about any obligations
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this loan might place on the City. Don Horan, Director of
Finance and Budget, stated that this is a short period loan
.for five years at simple interest. He commented that the only
strings attached are that the interest is payable annually and
the total principal is payable during or at the end of the
five year period. Mrs. Rice asked what the City's total
indebtedness is. Mr. Horan stated that he does not have that
information right now and it was the general consensus that
Mr. Horan would call Mrs. Rice later to give her that infor-
mation. City Manager Zais stated that no action is required
• . at this time, and staff will come back with an ordinance.
14. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO CITIZENS FINANCE COMMITTEE
..City Manager Zais stated that the Citizens Finance Committee
has met and they have made some recommendations from the
. original list of citizens considered for appointment to the
Committee. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to
appoint Jim Gavin to the Citizens Finance Committee. Unani-
mously carried by voice vote. Crest absent. Council member
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Carmichael expressed her concern about the different procedure
used for the selection of members to this committee. 'F011ow-
ing discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council
that background information be obtained on individuals being
considered for selection to any committee or commission.
*15. EASEMENT GRANT TO PACIFIC NORTHWEST BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY RE
ARBORETUM PARK
RESOLUTION NO. D-4494, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
, execute an easement grant to Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone
Company.
*16. COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. D-4495, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
cooperation agreement with the Housing Authority of the City
of Yakima.
*17. APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT ON RATTLESNAKE CREEK NEAR NILE,
WASHINGTON
Application provided for information and no Council action was
required.
*18. GRANT FOR THE RETAIL SALE OF FIREWORKS FOR 1981
' RESOLUTION NO. D-4496, A RESOLUTION granting permits for the
retail. sale of fireworks within the City of Yakima, 4/19/81.
*19. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR
SEWER -- WEST SIDE BAPTIST AT 69TH AND SUMMITVIEW AVENUES, AND
FIXING THE DATE OF HEARING FOR JULY 14, 1981
... RESOLUTION NO. D-4497, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a
Local Improvement District.
*20. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIM
RESOLUTION NO. D-4498, A RESOLUTION denying a claim for
damages filed with the City by Mark D. Monstad.
*21. SET DATE OF HEARING ON L.I.D. NO. 1030, 1980 SEWER PROJECT
July 21, 1981, was set as the date of hearing on the final
assessment roll for L.I.D. No. 1030, 1980 Sewer Project.
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*22. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT ON AIRPORT SECURITY FENCE
The report from the Department of Community Development, dated
6/15/81, with respect to the completion of the work on the
' • Airport. Security Fence Contract performed by McBride Fence
Company, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the
final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
23. APPROVAL OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION, CONTRACT NO.
5, SCHEDULE A, CHANGE ORDER NO. 9
Ines Rice, a citizen, asked for an explanation of this re-
quested change order. John Wiese, Sanitary Engineer, ex-
plained that this is a change order for the Peter Kiewit
Contract for extra work performed by this firm at the request
of the City. Mrs. Rice was provided with a copy of the staff
- report dated 6/10/81. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by
Doty to approve Change Order No. 9 of Contract No. 5, Schedule
_A of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Crest absent.
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*24. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT .
The out-of-state travel for Carol Darby, Director of Community
Development to attend the National Cable TV Association Fran-
chising Workshop in San Fransisco, California, June 25-28,
1981, at a cost of $447.00 was approved.
*25. REZONE OF PROPERTY AT 217-219 SOUTH 30TH AVENUE AS REQUESTED BY
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
ORDINANCE NO. 2523, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 217-219
South 30th Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R-1,
Single Family Zone, to Planned Development Zone.
*26. ORDINANCE'AMENDING THE 1981 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING, TRANSFERRING
AND REAPPROPRIATING MONEY WITHIN VARIOUS FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS FOR
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LEGAL FEES FOR CAPITOL THEATRE LITIGATION
An Ordinance amending the 1981 Budget and appropriating,
transferring and reappropriating money within various funds
and accounts, for legal fees for Capitol Theatre litigation,
having been read by title only at this meeting was laid on the
-table for one week or until June 30, 1981.
*26-A ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1981 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING, TRANSFERRING
AND REAPPROPRIATING MONEY WITHIN VARIOUS FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS
ORDINANCE NO. 2524, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1981 Budget for
- • the City of Yakima by appropriating money from various funds
to various accounts for expenditures during the year 1981.
27. OTHER BUSINESS
Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, advised the
Council that she would not be going to San Fransisco. She
stated that she has made a commitment to work with them on the
Conference taking place in Denver later this year. Carol
Darby asked when the Council would like to meet to discuss the
Urban Area Plan. It was the general consensus to meet on
Monday,' June 29, 1981, at 7:30 A.M. at the Holiday Inn.
Council member Doty brought up for discussion a question the
Yakima Valley Transportation Exchange had regarding special
transportation requests for events after service hours. She
' 'reported that they have had a request to transport two people
to a crafts class at the Southeast Community Center once a
week. Following discussion, it was determined that this was
not the intent of the Council when the other request was
discussed. It was the general consensus of the Council that
the, policy for transporting after hours be considered only
when it involves a van load. City Manager Zais commented that
_ Willis White, Director of Public Works, is reviewing the
proposal received from Diamond Cab.
INFORMATION ITEMS II/
Items of information supplied to Council were: correspondence
from Jackie Baker, DOE Program Coordinator to the Fire Chief
re Run Against Litter--Love Yakima (R.A.L.L.Y.). 6/1/81;
correspondence regarding donation of $25.00 to Parks Depart-
ment from the Homemakers Garden Club. 5/26/81 and 6/15/81;
memo from Director of Community Development re 1981 School
Safety Project. 6/15/81; copy of correspondence from Com-
munity Development to Diamond Parking regarding delinquent
City of.Yakima Business Licenses. 6/11/81; minutes of 5/19/81
Police and Fire Civil Service Commission meeting; monthly
report of Chief of Police for May of 1981; The Mayor, Volume
48, No. 11, 6/1/81; and Yakima Valley Conference of Govern-
ments -- News In Brief and A-95, 6/5/81.
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28. ADJOURNMENT
-There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that this meeting
be adjourned at the hour of 4:35 P.M. to then meet on Monday,
June 29, 1981, at the Holiday Inn at 7:30 A.M. to discuss the
Urban Area Plan. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Crest
absent.
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