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SEPTEMBER 1, 1981
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:00 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty
and Don Hinman. Council member Lynn Buchanan absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Speaking about the decision to eliminate the AMTRAK stop at
Yakima, Mayor Edmondson advised Council about the phone calls
and letters she has received from citizens expressing their
concern. She read into the record a letter she had received
from Allen Etteson, AMTRAK Director of State and Local
Services, regarding the discontinuation of service to Yakima.
She spoke about the wire she had sent to our Senators and
Congressmen and the President of AMrRAK. Council member
Carmichael commented that this is a disservice not only to our
community, but to Ellensburg as well. She stated that we need
to do everything we can to communicate our displeasure. She
reported that Wenatchee must have been surprised at this
decision because they were in the process of tearing down
their depot. Mayor Edmondson stated she understands there is
no appeal procedure, however, Congressman Morrison is looking
into that. She asked if Council would want her to follow
through in an apprcpriate manner on this. It was the general
consensus of the Council to have the Mayor folio"; through on
this issue.
Mayor Edmondson brought up for discussion the fact that the
Civil Aeronautics Board is proposing to eliminate or modify
Section 406, which is the subsidy for airlines. She reported
that staff and the Chamber of Commerce are aware of this and
are researching any impact this might have on the City.
Council members expressed their concern and requested to have
staff keep informed on this matter since without the subsidy,
Republic Airlines would probably withdraw their services.
Mayor Edmondson stated she has received a letter frcm the
Board of County Commissioners requesting the City to lift the
suspension of outside utility connections since the twelve
issues on the Urban Area Plan have been resolved. It was
MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty to instruct staff to prepare
the proper legislation to be hrought back next week, lifting
the suspension in the previous resolution. Council member
Doty complimented staff for work that was extraordinarily well
done. The question was called for the vote on the motion.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent.
Discussion was held regarding the AWC mini convention which
will be held in Ellensburg on October 10, 1981. Council
members were asked to contact the Mayor's secretary regarding
registration.
City Manager Zais reported that he was advised by Joel Smith,
the City's attorney on the Capitol Theatre law suit that an
appeal has been filed against the award the City won in the
law suit.
2. ODMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT THREE YEAR PLAN AND PROGRAM
Ken Coffin, CDBG Manager, stated that staff needs direction
from Council to prepare the final application 'to HUD. He
spoke about the deadline for this in order to get this
information to CDC for their review process. He gave
information on the intent and goals for this program and
explained the administrative costs of the program. Ken Coffin
and Carol Darby, Direct/Or of Community Development, gave
information on the proposed citizen participation program
which is allowable since the change in the federal regs.
Mayor Edmondson reported on a telephone conversation she had
with Maud Scott, in which Mrs. Scott indicated she felt the
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proposals should not have to be made in writing. Discussion
continued on the Citizen Participation Program and it was the
general consensus of the Council to agree with the
neighborhood-based citizen participation program. It was
MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty to adopt the Neighborhood
Citizen Participation Program and follow the implementation
plan of the program as outlined by staff. It was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael to amend the motion to
allocate an additional $20,000 out of the contingency fund for
this neighborhood citizen participation program, with staff to
ascertain the use of this money, whether it will be contracted
out or what. Carried by 3-2 voice vote. Doty and Hinman
voting nay. Buchanan absent. The question was called for the
vote on the motion, as amended: failed by 3-2 voice vote.
Carmichael, Doty and Hinman voting nay. Buchanan absent. It
was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to accept the staff
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recommendation for the request from the Office of Housing and
Neighborhood Conservation for $710,000. There was discussion
on the rehab program, default/delinquency counseling and
administrative costs. The question was called for the vote on
the motion. Carried by 3-2 voice vote. Beauchamp and Doty
voting nay. Buchanan absent. It was the general consensus of
the Council to continue this discussion until 2:00 p.m.,
Thursday, September 3, 1981.
3. REPORT ON PROGRAM RECREATION EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES
Following a short discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded
by Doty to instruct staff to prepare the appropriate
legislation to cover the appropriation for Parks Program for
$32,000. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp,
Carmichael, Doty and Hinman and City Manager Zais and City
Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Buchanan absent.
5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Mayor Edmondson.
6. APPOINTMENT TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
Council member A. Bruce Crest having submitted his resignation
effective August 25, 1981, and Council having authorized
legislation to be prepared to appoint Clarence C. Barnett to
serve the balance of his term, it was MOVED by Hinman,
seconded by Cartichael that Resolution No. D-4536, appointing
Clarence C. Barnett as a member of the Yakima City Council, be
passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4536, A RESOLUTION appointing Clarence C.
Barnett as a member of the Yakima City Council.
Council member Clarence C. Barnett was then sworn into office
by the City Clerk, Iris Litzenberger.
7. 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.
Council member Doty requested that Items No. 12, 14, 15 and 16
be added to the Consent Agenda. Council member Carmichael
requested that Item No. 23 be added, however, Council member
Beauchamp stated he has a question on it. It was the general
consensus of the Council that the addition of Items No. 12,
14, 15 and 16, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then
read the Consent Agenda items including Resolutions and
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Ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty
that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unaninously
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.)
*8. MINUTES
The Council minutes of August 11, 1981, were approved, having
been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one
present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mayor Edmondson proclaimed Saturday, September 12, 1981, as
Aviation Industry Day at which time Dowdy of England will be
celebrating its 50th Anniversary and Decoto Aircraft, its
local subsidiary, will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary.
Maud Scott, 309 So. 8th Street, questioned if Council member
Beauchamp will be excusing himself from discussion on the
Southeast Community Center Community Development Block Grant
Proposal and Council member Hinman from discussion on the
Yakima Neighborhood Health Clinic proposal. She asked if they
are allowed to vote on the other proposals. Mayor Edmondson
stated that they have been excused from discussion on those
subjects and they are allowed to vote on the total package.
10. LEFT TURN CHANNELIZATION AT YAKIMA AVENUE AND 9TH STREET
INTERSECTION
Denny Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, stated
that there is a wrong name in the report; Jetson Cheshire is
the person who requested the meeting. - He explained the
proposal and stated staff felt it could be done within the
$30,000 to $35,000 range previously discussed. He stated he
has a list Of people who attended the meeting and are
supportive of this proposal. Lucille Rule, a citizen, asked
how long it would be before a traffic sign would be installed
there to make crossing the street easier. Mr. Covell stated
that the only stop signs being considered are the ones on 9th
Street. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to
accept the staff recommendation and instruct them to proceed.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent.
11. REPORT ON CITY ENERGY CAST - 1979 TO 1982
Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded .
by Barnett to accept the report. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Budnanan absent.
*12. REPORT ON CITY FIRE AND CASUALTY PROGRAM
The report on City fire and casualty insurance program dated
8/21/81 was accepted.
13. CHARTER AMENDMENT RE BID LIMIT FOR MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
There was discussion regarding the ballot title, concern being
expressed that the title needs to explain the proposition in a
more explicit manner and suggestions were given in an attempt
to do so. City Attorney Andrews stated that the State law
• Units the title to 20 words. Council member Doty questioned
if there will be a committee working towards passage of this
ballot issue and Assistant City Manager Wittenberg stated that
staff is working on something along that line. Resolution No.
D-4537, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmidhael,
seconded by Doty that the Resolution be passed. Unanimously
carried by roll call vote. Buchanan absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4537, A RESOLUTION providing for the
submittal to the electors of the City of Yakima, Washington,
at a special election to be held in conjunction with the State
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General Election to be held November 3, 1981, of a proposition
as to whether Article VI, Section 6 of the Yakima City Charter
shall be amended.
*14. LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH SYSCON CORPORATION FOR COMPUTER PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS STUDY
RESOLUTION NO. D-4538, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
accept a letter of agreement with SYSCON Corporation for
computer system design services.
*15. AIRLINE OPERATOR'S AGREEMENT WITH HORIZON AIRLINES
RESOLUTION NO. D-4539, A RESOLUTION authorizing and ,directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an Airline Operator's Agreement with Horizon Airlines.
*16. AMENDMENT OF GRANT WITH UMTA II/
RESOLUTION NO. D-4540, A RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of
an amended grant application with the Department of
Transportation, United States of America.
*17. FINAL CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT ON THE COPY CENTER REMODELING
PROJECT
The report from the Director of Community Development dated
August 24, 1981, with respect to the completion of the work on
the Copy Center remodeling project performed by Double M
Construction Company, was approved, the work accepted and
payment of the final estimate as therein set forth was
authorized.
*18. FINAL CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT ON KIWANIS PARK LIGHTING
PROJECT
The report from the Director of Community Development dated
August 24, 1981, with respect to the completion of the work on
the Kiwanis Park Lighting Project, performed by Kndbel's
Electric, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the
final estimate as therein set forth was authorized.
*19. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL - PERSONNEL OFFICER
The out of state travel for Robert Weaver, Personnel Officer
to Victoria B.C., October 6 through 10, 1981, to attend the
Pacific Northwest Personnel Management Association Fall
Conference and Board Meeting, at a cost of. $580 was approved.
*20. ORDINANCE CREATING WATER OPERATING FUND
ORDINANCE NO.. 2544, AN ORDINANCE relating to funds and
accounts; creating a special water operating fund and
declaring its purpose and source of funding and providing for
expenditures therefrom and enacting Chapter 3.93, "Water
Operating Fund", and Sections 3.93.010, 3.93.020, and
3.903.030, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*21. ORDINANCE CREATING SEWER OPERATING FUND
ORDINANCE NO. 2545, A ORDINANCE relating to funds and
accounts; creating a special sewer operating fund and
declaring its purpose and source of funding and providing for
expenditures therefrom; and enacting Chapter 3.94, "Sewer
Operating Fund", and Sections 3.94.010, 3.94.020, and
3.94.030, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*22. ORDINANCE INCREASING THE SALES TAX FOR TRANSIT OPERATIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2546, AN ORDINANCE relating to City funds and
accounts; imposing and fixing the rate of a local sales and
use tax; and amending Sections 3.89.010 of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code.
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23. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1981 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
YAKIMA CENTER ADDITION - FIRST READING
Assistant City Manager Wittenberg explained that these funds
would come from room tax revenues. He commented that the
plans for this addition for storage allows for future
expansion as the footings and plumbing would be in place.
Having been questioned regarding the ardhitect's fee,
Mr. Wittenberg stated that that amount was $4400, which was
the ardhitect's cost. Dianne Gilliland, Assistant Director of
the Yakima Center, gave some information regarding the
depreciation fund in answer to Council's questions. It was
MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp to accept the report.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent. An
Ordinance amending the 1981 Budget and appropriating funds for
the Yakima Center addition, having been read by title only at
this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until
September 8, 1981.
*24. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1981 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FIRE
HOSE AND WATER CONSTRUCTION - SECOND READING
ORDINANCE NO. 2547, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1981 Budget for
the City of Yakima and appropriating various amounts within
various funds as appropriations for the 1981 City of Yakima
Budget.
25. OTHER BUSINESS
CHEMICALS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ODOR CONTROL
City Manager Zais reported that the Director of Public Works
has found a closer source from which to purchase sodium
nitrate to be used to control the odor at the Wastewater
Treatment Plant. It can be ordered from Simplot at a cost of
$304 a ton and he would like to order 25 tons at a cost of
$7600 plus tax. Willis White, Director of Public Works,
stated he would like authorization to purchase 50 tons, but
would only order 25 tons at a time. He stated that the
delivery time from Simplot is 3 to 4 days. Following a
comparison of the cost, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by
Carmichael to authorize staff to prepare the proper
legislation for next week to purchase up to 50 tons of sodium
nitrate from Simplot Oil Builders in Moxee at a cost of $304
per ton. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent.
INFORMATION ITENS
None
26. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Hinman that this meeting be
adjourned at the hour of 4:15 p.m. to then meet on Thursday,
September 3, 1981 at 2:00 p.m. for the discussion on CDBG
funding for 1982. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Buchanan absent.
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