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The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Don Hinman,
Nadine Lee, Jack Sparling and Gordon Wonder.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee to move into Executive Session
for the purpose of discussing a property transaction: carried,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting
aye by voice vote.
Following completion of the Executive Session, Carol Darby, Director of
Community Development, reviewed her memo of April 16, 1979, regarding
the Yakima County Board of County Commissioners' letter on sewer service
to Fairview- Sumac. She stated that after reviewing the County's letter
and the Wastewater Agreement, the request should be handled as an
Outside Utility Request. She also stated that according to the
Wastewater Agreement, Union Gap should be provided with the same infor-
mation the City will receive in order to give Union Gap the opportunity
to review that to see if they would be interested in serving that area.
She reported that most of the people in that area are against annexation
to the City. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman to accept the
recommendation that staff has given to us to request the County to
submit an Outside Utility Application. Because of controversy about
annexing to the City, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Lee to have
staff prepare a brochure listing the advantages, disadvantages, and
service areas which would remain the same to the property owner annexing
to the City: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee,
Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. The question was called
for the vote on the Motion, as amended: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
City Manager Zais reported that the purpose for presenting a report on
the Sidewalk Repair Program is to give Council an overview of what is in
place. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, stated that in
the past only the sidewalks around schools were examined. She stated we
should do an entire review of the sidewalks in the City. She suggested
using summer students to do the field work, which would cost
approximately $3,000 or $4,000. An alternative to that is to do some
field check work along with staff putting together our land use maps.
Councilman Sparling inquired if there was $3,000 in the Community
Development buget. Ms. Darby stated that staff would try to develop a
plan and bring it back to Council. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded
by Lee to have staff bring an analysis by September on what sidewalk
repairs are necessary in the City: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Ed-
mondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Councilman Hinman reported that he and Councilman Beauchamp had a
luncheon meeting to try and find a solution for the CRO program. He
suggested that a Council committee be formed to discuss an embryonic
idea he and Councilman Beauchamp discussed at their meeting. Councilman
Hinman recommended that Councilman. Beauchamp and Wonder be on this
committee. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Buchanan to appoint a
Council committee consisting of Council members Beauchamp, Hinman and
Wonder, to discuss CRO. Councilman Wonder stated he was not in favor of
a Council committee. The question was called for a vote on the Motion:
carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting
aye by voice vote. Wonder voting nay.
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor
Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee,
Sparling and Wonder and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews
present on roll call.
The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews.
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. The City Clerk then read the
Consent Agenda, including resolutions and an ordinance, by title. It
was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman that the Consent Agenda, as
read, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling,
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Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. (Subsequent paragraphs
preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be
handled under one motion without further discussion.)
Mayor Edmondson proclaimed the week of May 6 through 13, 1979, as week
of Parents of the Young Child, as designated by the Early Childhood
Council. This Saturday there will be a display regarding parents of the
young child at the Yakima Mall. She also proclaimed the week of May 6
through 13, 1979, as the Association for Retarded Citizens' Week. This
Saturday they are sponsoring a bike-hike-jogathon to benefit the local
retarded citizens.
*It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman that the minutes of the
April 23, 1979 meeting, having been duly certified accurate by two
Council members, and no one present wishing to have said minutes read
publicly, be approved: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee,
Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll, call.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on Petition No. 942, filed by
Yakima Valley Bank, requesting annexation of property located at 4802
West Tieton Drive, Councilman Hinman inquired about the storm drainage
system on that property. Larry Wright, Principal Planner, stated that
the storm water is contained on the site, the site has dry wells and
there is a ditch along the side of the road. There being no citizens
present wishing to speak to this matter, it was MOVED by Wonder,
seconded by Beauchamp that Ordinance No. 2294, annexing said property,
be passed: carried, Edmondson, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp, and
Buchanan voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Lee voting nay.
Councilman Hinman stated he voted against the annexation only because he
felt the City should try to force a solution to the storm sewage problem
in that area.
ORDINANCE NO. 2294, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City of Yakima
and zoning said property.
Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, reported that a house
has been located for use for the YWCA's Battered Womens' Program. Pre-
viously Council had allocated $32,000 for that purpose. This property
has been appraised at and is selling for $40,150, and the Battered
Womens' Program will make up the difference. Staff has cleared this
with HUD and the YWCA Board, and they are both supportive. She stated
that the five restrictions required by the City Council will be
incorporated into the deed. Ken Crawford, Chief of Housing and
Neighborhood Conservation, reviewed the restrictions as follows:
1. Provide adequate maintenance.
2. Pay all costs related to property taxes, insurance and
assessments as required.
3. Must maintain property for the Battered Womens' Program. Any
changes must be approved by Council at a public hearing.
4. Property cannot be sold without consent and approval. of
Council. Proceeds up to $32,000 to be returned to Community
Development Block Grant funds.
5. Allow YWCA to have mortgage on property not to exceed $13,000,
if approved by mortgagee.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder to accept this offer to sell
this property to YWCA with the restrictions given in the staff report of
4/23/79:, carried,,Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling
and Wonder votingiaye by voice vote.
George Shuford, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, read an excerpt from
their minutes of April 17, 1979 regarding their recommendation that the
City Council investigate the need of another agency to be the
responsible agent for implementing the Yakima River Regional Greenway
Master Plan. Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated
that he likes the idea of multi-governmental cooperation and funding for
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this park. It is a horrendous project and recommended that Council give
instructions to staff to investigate funding sources. Council member
Lee gave a brief background report on a state meeting she and former
Councilman Moore had attended regarding the Yakima River Regional
Greenway Park. Councilman Hinman suggested that that area should be
zoned for recreational purposes, and we should get together with the
County to request them to agree to a strong zoning attitude. Councilman
Wonder suggested that a Council committee be formed with Council member
Lee acting as chairman. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman that
Council member Lee be the Chairman of a committee of the Council, to
consist of two other Councilmen she appoints, to meet with other
governmental jurisdictions and staff come back with an update: carried,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting
aye by voice vote.
Robert Lynch spoke to the Council on behalf of himself and Sunfair
Chevrolet regarding a reimbursement agreement for water main instal-
lation, stating they felt that an 11 and 3/4 percent interest rate was
reasonable. He reported they are paying more than that for the money
they are using to pay for the line. He stated that two years ago, the
interest rate of 9% was in the City's reimbursement agreement.
Councilman Wonder expressed concern that had an L.I.D. been formed, the
interest rate would only have been 8 %. Councilman Hinman expressed
concern that the interest rate should be the same as for an L.I.D.
unless documented that the parties are actually paying more interest
than that to fund the project. Following discussion, it was MOVED by
Sparling, seconded by Buchanan to amend the reimbursement agreement from
8% toi 11 and 3/4 percent interest rate: carried, Sparling, Beauchamp,
Buchanan, and Edmondson voting aye on roll call. Hinman, Lee and Wonder
voting nay. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder to direct staff
to come back with a recommendation regarding a policy for an equitable
amount on the interest rate in a reimbursement agreement: carried,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting
aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Hinman that
Resolution No. D -4080, authorizing the execution of an agreement with
Sunfair Chevrolet and Robert and Betty Lynch, for the construction of a
domestic water line, be passed: carried, Lee, Sparling, Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Wonder voting
nay.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4080, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the
City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Sunfair
Chevrolet, Inc., and Robert Lynch and Betty Lynch, husband and wife, for
the construction of a domestic water line.
Alan Bushley, R. W. Beck and Associates, reviewed with Council the
detailed budget of the additional work and costs in Change Order No. 6
to their contract in connection with the design of the wastewater
facilities. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by
Buchanan that Resolution No. D -4081, authorizing the execution of an
amendment to the agreement with R. W. Beck and Associates to prepare a
wastewater facilities design, known as Change Order No. 6, be passed:
carried, Lee, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buchanan, and Edmondson
voting aye on roll call. Hinman voting nay.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4081, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and
City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to the agree-
ment with R. W. Beck and Associates to prepare a wastewater facilities
design.
*It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No.
D -4082, authorizing execution of an amendment to the Urban Yakima Area
Regional Planning Agreement, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson,
Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4082, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk
of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to the Urban Yakima Area
Regional Planning Agreement.
*It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No.
D -4083, authorizing payment of $31.53 to Meads Mark -It Foods in
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settlement of a claim for damages when the main City sewer line backed
up into his place of business, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson,
Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4083, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $31.53 to
Meads Mark-It Foods in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the
City of Yakima.
*It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman that May 21, 1979, be
fixed as the time of hearing on a planned development request filed by
Louis W. Irwin for property located at 112 North 48th Avenue: carried,
Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting
aye on roll call.
*It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman that the following
out-of-state travel be approved: Gail Newland and Ronald Tobia, Police
Department, to attend Washington Association of Identification Officers
Seminar in Victoria, B.C., May 17 to 20, 1979, at a cost of $175.00
each: and Glen Pleasant, Traffic Engineering Division, to attend IMSA
in Anchorage, Alaska, June 17 to 22, 1979, at a cost of $675.00:
carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and
Beauchamp voting aye on roll call..
An Ordinance amending the 1979 Budget, appropriating and transferring
money within the Refuse Fund to various accounts within such fund,
having been read by title previously, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded
by Hinman that Ordinance No. 2295, amending the 1979 Budget and
appropriating and transferring money within the Refuse Fund to various
accounts within such fund, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson,
Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2295, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1979 Budget for the City
of Yakima, and appropriating from unappropriated money from within
471-Refuse Fund to various accounts within such fund, all as 1979
appropriations for 471-Refuse Fund.
Council member Lee announced that she has appointed Council members
Buchanan and Hinman to be on the Council committee regarding the Yakima
River Regional Greenway Park.
Items of information supplied to Council were: memo from Director of
Community Development re status report for Comprehensive Drain Study,
4/26/79; letter from Director of Community Development to Mr. Ed Moger,
Area Director, Housing and Urban Development, re Housing Authority
appointments, 4/30/79; memo from Director of Public Works regarding snow
and ice control, 5/1/79; monthly report of Code Administration Office
activities for month of April, 1979; minutes of April 24, 1979, Board of
Adjustment meeting; minutes of April 10, 1979, Yakima Health District
meeting, AWC Legislative Bulletin in No. 16, 4/27/79; and letter from
City Clerk regarding City Council agenda packets, 5/3/79.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor
Edmondson declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 5:15 P.M.
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