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AUGUST 25, 1981
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman.
Council member Lynn Carmichael present after 2:10 P.M. Council members
Lynn Buchanan and Bruce Crest absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Edmondson asked if Council would like to schedule a
meeting with staff regarding the resolved Urban Area Plan
issue. It was the general consensus of the Council to
schedule a meeting for sometime on Monday or one hour before
the meeting on Tuesday.
Mayor Edmondson stated that she has been contacted by the
Health District to appoint another Council member to fill the
vacancy left by Bruce Crest because that individual might like
to attend the upcoming workshop. It was the general consensus
of the Council to think about this for a while.
Mayor Edmondson stated that on August 26, 1981, the AMTRAK
Board will meeting in Washington, D.C. to vote on the route
restructure. She stated that one of the recommendations will
be the proposed rerouting of the Empire Builder through
Wenatchee eliminating the stop in Yakima. She stated that she
has communicated with the State Legislators and they have
already given us their commitment to keep that service. She
stated she sent telegrams to the railroad representatives
about Yakima's concern.
Mayor Edmondson commented that Grandview has applied to the
State for a medium security prison facility and they have
asked that we send in a letter stating our support. She
commented that the County Commissioners have already done
that. She asked if Council members would like to send a
letter supporting Grandview's application and it was the
general consensus of the Council to have the Mayor do so.
(Council member Carmichael present after 2:10 P.M.)
Referring to the article in the Yakima Herald-Republic
newspaper, Council member Beauchamp expressed his displeasure
and concerns regarding the sting operation performed by the
Police Department. He stated that to use this type of
strategy was not acceptable. He stated he heard that citizens
who were unemployed and looking for work drove to the Lower
Valley to apply for a job which turned out to be phony and
this is a poor time to try to trap unemployed people.
2. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL TRANSIT COMMITTEE
Mayor Edmondson commented that this is a start for the people
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who want Sunday and evening service, but asked about evening
service for Saturday. Willis White, Director of Public Works,
stated that the regular service hours will be retained
Saturday. He stated that the Committee only looked at the
establishments open for business in the evening hours and
looked at service on Sunday for people attending church.
Council member Carmichael commented that Saturday evening
service was not identified as an alternative or a need. She
stated that this is a proposal on an experimental basis.
Council member Hinman stated that the other significant
approach the committee addressed was to limit the capital
reserves so that if two buses had to be purchased in a hurry,
there would be funds available to do that. Mayor Edmondson
stated that she would like to have an evaluation of the
evening and Sunday service, which could perhaps be obtained by
the bus drivers. She stated she would also like to see the
evening service on Saturday investigated in the future.
Council member Hinman stated that the service will be
available to the end of the year on an experimental basis and
if the ridership has not increased, it will be eliminated. It
was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to accept the
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staff and Committee of the Council's report and instruct staff
to implement the extended bus service as outlined.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan and Crest absent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to move into
executive session for the putpose of discussing potential
litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan and
Crest absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
3. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Betty L. Edmondson presiding, Council miters
Beaudhamp, Carmichael, Doty and Hinman and Assistant City
Manager Wittenberg and City Attorney Andrews present on roll
call. Council members Buchanan and Crest absent.
4. INVOCATION '
The Invocation was given by Council member Doty.
COUNCIL MEMBER RESIGNATION
Mayor Edmondson stated that a letter of resignation from Bruce
Crest, effective August 25, 1981, has been received. She
stated that he will be employed by the City as the Cable TV
Coordinator. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to
accept the resignation of Bruce Crest. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Buchanan absent. It was MOVED by Hinman,
seconded by Carmichael to instruct staff to prepare
legislation to appoint Clarence Barnett at the next Council
meeting to fill the unexpired term of Bruce Crest.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
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 stated that there is an off-agenda item, No.
22A, which is a resolution authorizing the purchase of
chemicals without calling for bids. Council member Hinman
suggested putting that on the Consent Agenda, however, Council
member Beauchamp stated he has a question on it. Council
member Carmichael requested that Items No. 9, 10 and 22 be
added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of
the Council that the addition of Items No. 9, 10 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 Carmidhael, seconded by Doty that the Consent
Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call
vote. Buchanan absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an
asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled
under one motion without further discussion.)
PRESENTATION OF TRANSIT SAFE DRIVING AWARD
Mayor Edmondson commended the Transit Division for their safe
driving record and presented Willis White, Director of Public
Works, with the award from the National Safety Council. She
reported that the accident record for the Yakima Transit
drivers is 7.67 per one million miles of operation and the
national adverage is 24.47 accidents per one million miles.
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6. CONTINUATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HEARING
Ken Coffin, CDBG Manager, reported that the application needs
to be submitted by the 15th of October which will require
action by the Council by the first part of October to
authorize submittal of the application. He stated that
between now and October, the plans and proposals need to go
through A-95 Review and Environmental Review, which means that
it must be ready to go to COG by August 31, 1981. He stated
that if a final decision is not made today, a special Council
meeting would have to be held later this week. Mayor
Edmondson questioned the time frame to submit this to COG,
however, Mr. Coffin stated that was the information he
received from them.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT REQUEST
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Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks & Recreation, explained the
necessity for the parks need assessment in updating the
Comprehensive Plan. He also spoke in support of the funds for
the neighborhood park acquisition stating that a park in
neighborhood 15 has been in the Comprehensive Plan since 1974.
He reported that there is $46,000 available in the Capital
Fund from the bond issue for this. Speaking for the funding
for the wading pool at the Southeast City Park (formerly known
as Southeast Community Park) he stated that this was in the
original plans for the park. He commented there is $10,000 in
the Capital Improvement Fund for this project. He also
commented that the conversion to geothermal heating of Lions
Pool will save About 30% of the cost, or about $10,000 a year.
Discussion followed and clarification given regarding sane of
the projects.
YAKIMA NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH
Council member Hinman excused himself from discussion of this
item due to possible conflict of interest. Anita Monoian,
Executive Director, explained that this project was approved
in the 1980 CDBG budget, however, further research indicated
that the project was more extensive than was-thoughtto be or
budgeted. She gave figures on the number of clients served.
There was discussion regarding the space at the Southeast
Canmunity Center which could be leased rather than remodel
these buildings. Various questions were asked about the
program by Katherine Mann, North Naches Avenue, Dolores
Goodman, 1002 So. 6th Street, and Skip and Joyce Ware, 807 So.
7th.Street. Barbra McKenna, Yakima Neighborhood Health Board
member, spoke in support of the program. James Posey,
Director of the Southeast Community Center, gave a brief
summary of a discussion that took place between himself and
Ms. Monoian regarding the availability of clinic space at the
Southeast Canmunity Center.
WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION
Rachel Corbin, 207 E. "S" Street, spoke in support of the
Welfare Rights Organization serving as community advocate for
the City. She spoke about the work this organization has done
in the past to increase the attendance at various community or
neighborhood meetings.
YAKIMA FIRE SERVICE
Jbe Valenzuela, Yakima Fire Department, spoke in support of
the program providing local fire prevention and emergency
medical service. Discussion followed regarding the
Coordinator position which was requested but not recommended
for funding by staff. Mr. Valenzuela stated that they only
have one bi-lingual individual on the job and he is utilized
on off-duty time to do this function. Tony Sloan, Yakima Fire
Department, described the program to distribute smoke
detectors. Council member Carmichael questioned the City's
liability and Mr. Sloan commented that other communities with
this program obtain a release of liability.
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SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER AT WORK
Council member Beauchamp excused himself from discussion due
to possible conflict of interest. Ken Coffin, CDBG Manager,
commented that Council has received the revised proposal from
Southeast Community Center and a report from staff. There was
a lengthy discussion regarding this proposal including
information given by James Posey, Southeast Community Center
Director, their attorney, Paulette Coleman, Charles Lee, Board
Manber, Pastor Everhart, 1012 So. 8th Street, and Skip Ware
with various questions regarding the program, who also
expressed his concern regarding the construction business
portion of this proposal.
II/ OFFICE OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION
Ken Coffin explained the request for $710,000 for
rehabilitation programs, loans and principal reduction,
Craftsman Corps, rehab/resale, temporary relocation,
administration, citizen participation, community planning and
housing counseling. There was discussion regarding the
proposed citizen participation program. Council member
Beauchamp expressed his concern regarding the apparent lack of
ethnic mix in the CDBG staff. Rachel Corbin, 207 E. "S"
Street, expressed her doubts that the citizen participation
program, as proposed would be effective. James Posey, 315 So.
7th Street, expressed his opinion that the funds should go
directly to the people in the poverty target area. John
Miller, 1007 So. 10th Avenue, inquired about the target area
being enlarged because there are poor people in other areas of
the City. Mayor Edmondson -commented that the boundary is
constantly being reevaluated and can be changed. Mayor
Edmondson closed the public portion of the hearing. Ken
Coffin introduced the staff members of the Office of Housing
and Neighborhood Conservation who were present.
7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
8. REPORT ON HOUSING COUNSELING GRANT
Assistant City Manager Wittenberg stated that this grant is
considered to be more costly and time consuming than the
benefits we would be receiving. It was MOVED by Hinman,
seconded by Doty to accept the staff recommendation and
instruct staff not to accept the grant and inform HUD of our
decision. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan
absent.
*9. EPA FORMS FOR STEP 02 GRANT CLOSEOUT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4527, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute relief and assignment forms in connection with a grant
from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
*10. EPA FORMS FOR STEP 03 GRANT CLOSEOUT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4528, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute relief and assignment forms in connection with a grant
from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
*11. AGREEMENT FOR PERSONNEL SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. D-4529, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement
with the California State Personnel Board for the performance
of technical personnel services.
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*12. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. GOVERNMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR
OFFICES AT YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL
RESOLUTION NO. D-4530, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a lease agreement with the United States Government
for Weather Bureau Offices at the Yakima Air Terminal.
*13. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AND STORAGE SPACE AT THE YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL
RESOLUTION NO. D-4531, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a lease agreement with the United States Government
for Federal Aviation Administration Office and storage space
at the Yakima Air Terminal.
*14. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PRIME COMPUTER, INC.
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RESOLUTION NO. D-4532, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution
of a lease agreement with Prime Ccmputer, Inc.
*15. PURCHASE OF DEODORIZING CHEMICAL AND PIPING WITHOUT CALLING FOR
BIDS
RESOLUTION NO. D-4533, A RESOLUTION authorizing and ratifying
the purchase of material without calling for bids.
*16. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIM
RESOLUTION NO. D-4534, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of
$40.00 to Parker B. Harris in settlement of a claim for
damages filed with the City of Yakima.
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*17. TRANSFER OF RIGHT -OF -WAY;-PERMIT
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The transfer of the right use permit from Shelton
Realty Company to D.C. Englund Realty Company for property at
725 West Yakima Avenue, was approved.
*18. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL
The out-of-state travel for the City Manager and Assistant
City Manager to attend the 67th Annual International City
Management Association Conference in Anaheim, California,
Sept. 18-27, 1981 at a cost of $2,016, was approved.
*19. INVESTMENT REPORT
The report of the Director of Finance & Budget, dated July 31,
1981, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was
accepted and approved.
*20. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION AND PAY PLAN
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ORDINANCE NO. 2542, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
adopting a classification and compensation plan for City
employees to be effective September 1, 1981; amending Sections
2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code;
repealing Ordinance No. 2538, enacted August 4, 1981; and
declaring an emergency.
*21. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FIRE HOSE AND WATER
CONSTRUCTION - FIRST READING
An ordinance amending the 1981 Budget and appropriating funds
for fire hose and water construction, was tabled for one week
or until September 1, 1981.
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*22. ORDINANCE INSTITUTING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR PROPERTY AT 16TH
AVENUE AND LINCOLN
ORDINANCE NO. 2543, AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the
City Attorney of the City of Yakima to institute and prosecute
legal proceedings for the condemnation and acquisition of real
property for the widening and improving of the intersection of
16th Avenue and Lincoln Avenue and for the installation of
curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage facilities and public
utility facilities related thereto; providing for the
condemnation and taking of such real property and declaring
the condemnation and taking thereof to be necessary for public
use required by the public interests; directing that
compensation for such taking be paid fran Fund No.
142-Arterial Street Fund of the City of Yakima; and declaring
an emergency.
22A. PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS DDR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT WITHOUT
CALLING FOR BIDS
It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman that Resolution
No. D4535, be passed. Council member Beauchamp expressed his
concern about whether or not 125 tons, costing $37,000 is
actually needed to deal with the cdor problem at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant and asked if only 50 tons could be
ordered and then order more if necessary. Willis White,
Director of Public Works, explained the problem with the odor
at the Sewer Treatment Plant, stating that the odor should be
at a tolerable level in about two weeks. He stated that by
using the sodium nitrate, it would take only 24 to 48 hours to
get rid of the odor. He stated that the other option is to
wait the two weeks to see ha w bad the odor is and then order
the chemical, hcwever, it would take two weeks for delivery.
Following further discussion, the question was called for the
vote on the motion. Carried -by 4=1 voice vote. - 1Beauchamp
voting nay. Buchanan absent. - -
RESOLUTION NO. D-4535, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase
of Chemicals without calling for bids.
23. OTHER BUSINESS
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of information supplied to Council were: memo fran Dan
Newton, Transit Manager re July Ridership Revenue. 8/11/81;
minutes of August 6, 1981 Dcwntcwn Advisory Redevelopment
Committee meeting; article from 8/18/81 Wallstreet Journal,
"Municipal Officials Getting Tougher in Bargaining with Public
Workers."; and Bicycling Map for the City of Yakima.
24. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael that this meeting
be adjourned at the hour of 6:30 P.M. to then net on Tuesday,
September 1, 1981, at 11:30 A.M. at the Yakima County
Courthouse. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan
absent.
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