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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/02/1979 Business Meeting 164 JANUARY 2, 1979 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, Jack Sparling and Gordon Wonder. Council member Nadine Lee absent and excused. Councilman Hinman gave a brief _report on the COG general membership meeting, stating that five different budget proposals were presented, and a 40C per capita assessment was agreed upon to be brought to the Yakima City Council. Mayor Edmondson pointed out that this is 13c more per capita than the amount Council had voted on. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, stated that it is approximately $6,643 more with the 40C per capita assessment. She recommended that Council accept the 40C per capita assessment with the stipulation that COG formation be evaluated. Acting City Manager Zais stated "that $13,000 is budgeted far COG membership in 1979, however, the difference could come out of the General Fund. Mayor Edmondson stated that now is the time to select two Council members to serve on the COG Board. Councilman Wonder stated that Council has to determine if we are going to have a COG. No further action was taken at this time. The Council members next discussed management compensation for 1979, referring to Acting City Manager Dick Zais' report of December 18, 1979. Acting City Manager Zais reviewed his recommendations, which are as follows: 1. Effective January 1, 1979, all public safety management re- ceive a salary increase equivalent to their respective bar- gaining unit settlements for 1979. 2. General management receive an average of a 7% salary increase consistant with the President's guidelines. Individual divi- sion head increases will be determined by the results of an evaluation -- range adjustments would be increased by 9.1% to enable a division head with a superior performance rating to receive a merit increase. Department heads, excluding public safety management, would receive a flat 7 %. I do not feel a fair evaluation of each department head can be conducted until a City Manager has worked with them for a period of six months. 3. The Management Classification Study be commenced as soon as possible for implementation by July 1, 1979, and that incor- porated with the Classification Study, a mechanism be devised to preclude a compression of salary ranges in the future. He further reported that only management gets deferred compensation. It was MOVED by Buchanan to accept the Acting City Manager's recommenda- tions. The motion died for lack of a second. It was MOVED by Wonder to accept the Acting City Manager's recommendations, effective January 1, 1979, all public safety management receive what the general management receive -- an average of 7 %, and those raises to be decided by the City Manager for an average of 7%. The motion died for lack of a second. It was MOVED by Hinman, that we accept recommendations number 1, 2, and 3, and that the 7% increase include the roll -up for fringe. The motion died for lack of a second. After stating that management staff is important, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Buchanan to accept the City Manager's three recommendations, and have staff prepare the proper legislation: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.' Lee absent. Acting City Manager Zais reported that KYVE TV has reduced their FRS request from $25,000 to $2,500, which will match a grant application they have made. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to not appropriate any of these until we discuss where we might come up with additional funds: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Lee absent. Mr. Zais stated that all the applicants will be notified of this decision. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Spar- ling and Wonder, Acting City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to excuse Council member Nadine Lee from this meeting due to illness: 165 JANUARY 2, 1979 carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Lee absent. 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. Councilman Wonder requested that Item No. 11 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Acting City Manager Zais suggested that Items No. 15-A and 20 be added to the Consent Agen- da. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item No. 11 from the Consent Agenda, and the addition of Items No. 15-A and 20, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was II/ MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Buchanan', Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Lee absent. (Subsequent para- graphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that the minutes of the adjourned meetings of December 14, and 18, 1978, and the meeting of December 18, 1978, 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, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Lee absent. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the matter of rezoning certain property located at 1510 West Nob Hill Boulevard, as requested by Ole's Place Tavern, Mayor Edmondson reported that Council has re- ceived information from staff on this matter. There being no citizens present wishing to speak to this item, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman that Ordinance No. 2249, accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning said property, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp and Buchanan voting aye on roll call. Lee absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2249, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and ,r,elzoning certain property situated at 1510 West Nob Hill Boulevard, in the City of Yakima, Washington, from B-2 Local Business Zone, to Planned Development Zone. This being the time fixed for the hearing on consideration of the Pre- liminary Plat requested by Gene P. Mayer for property located at 56th Avenue and Tieton Drive, known as Tancara Addition, Glenn Rice, Mayer Corporation, spoke in favor of the Preliminary Plat approval. He sub- mitted a statement questioning staff recommendations No. 1, 2, and 3. Elaborating on No. 3, Mr. Rice stated that to pave West Arlington to 25 feet would provide three different paving widths in a six block area. The same would be true, if a sidewalk would be put in on the north side of West Arlington. He suggested that West paved to 20 feet and a sidewalk be developed on the south side of Arlington whenever that property is developed. He further stated that Congdon Orchards has expressed objection to the sidewalks and street lights requested along Arlington. Mr. Rice argued against the requirement of improving Tieton Drive to secondary arterial standards, as it would be unfair to any individual developer to do so when everyone uses this street as a major arterial. He stated, that they did not want to improve Tieton Drive, other than to give the proper right-of-way. Don Bond, attorney repre- senting Congdon Orchards, stated they are opposed to street light's and sidewalks along the border of the orchard. They feel the absence of street lights and sidewalks have helped them to get along with the sub- divisions around them. He stated that there aren't any present plans to develop Congdon Orchards. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp to approve the Preliminary Plat, following staff recommendations No. 1 through 10, except No. 1,'however, the right-of- way should be provided; and No. 3, West ArlingtOn Street' right-of--way should be 25 feet, but liaved only to 20 feet, and delete mention of sidewalks and street lights. Following Council members discussion of improvement of Tieton Drive, the question'was called for-the vote on the motion: carried, Sparling,'Wonder,'Beauchamp and Edmondson voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Buchanan voting nay. Lee absent. For the record, the following is a list of the staff recommendations: 166 JANUARY 2, 1979 1. That Tieton Drive be improved to Secondary Arterial standards on the south side (this includes paving, curb, gutter and a sidewalk). 2. That the improvements of South 56th Avenue be to Secondary Arterial standards and pavement with, curb and gutter, and include sidewalks on both sides of the streets. 3. That West Arlington Street pavement be 25 feet in width with curb, gutter and sidewalk installed. (North side) 4. That complete paving, water, sewer and drainage plans be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. 5. That the type, number and location of street lights be ap- proved by the City Engineer. 6. That number and location of fire hydrants be approved by the City Fire Marshal. 7. That all hydrants be operational before building construction begins. 8. That cul-de-sac radii be of 30 feet. 9. That sidewalks be installed at least on one side of the plan- ned indicated local streets. 10. That street names and numbers be reviewed and approved by the Chief Building Inspector. Richard Walker, 1807 West Lincoln, reported on the traffic driving on the old PP & L ditch by 18th Avenue. He stated that the barriers on McKinley have been torn down, allowing access to the ditch. He sug- gested a concrete post or barrier be installed to prevent this. It was the general consensus of the Council to refer this matter to'staff. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Sparling that Resolution No. D-4004, executing an agreement with John G. Fairbrook, for construction of a domestic sewer line, be passed: carried, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Lee absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4004, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with John G. Fairbrook for the construction of a domestic sewer line. Councilman Wonder questioned the of money to be spent for the blood pressure clinic services at the Senior Citizen Center, inquiring if it wouldn't be less expensive to hire a nurse. Dick Hilligus, Direc- tor of Parks and Recreation, explained that the formula was computed by the Health District. He stated that the nurse will be training volun- teers to take blood pressure readings. He also reported that he bud- geted $1,000 for this for 1979 and that was a generous estimate. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4005, auth- orizing execution of an agreement with the Yakima County Health District for "Blood Pressure Clinic" services, be passed: carried, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Lee absent. RESOLUTION NO. .D-4005, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the Yakima County Health District for "Blood Pressure Clinic" services. *IT was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4006, authorizing payment of $26.26 to Thomas Westad in settlement of a claim for damages when a sewer line backed up into his residence, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Lee absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4006, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $26.26 to Thomas Westad for settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4007, authorizing payment of $31.53 to Rose Wolfe, in settlement of a 167 JANUARY 2, 1979' • claim for damages when a City sewer line became clogged, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp ' voting aye on roll call. Lee absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4007, A RESOLUTION authorizing. payment of $31.53 to Rose Wolfe in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City. of Yakima. Mayor Edmondson reported that she has received a letter from Profes- sional Realty Inc. requesting that their Outside Utility Request be postponed for one week. It was the general consensus of the. Council to continue the discussion on the Outside Utility Request filed by Profes- sional Realty Inc. to January 8, 1979. Council members discussed the report from the City Engineer on inquiries II/ made by the Council regarding 2nd Street and Yakima Avenue (left hand turns); 1st Street and Yakima Avenue (left hand turns); 1st Street one-way signing; larger street name signs on Yakima Avenue; and 1st Street and "B" right turn lane. Councilman Sparling requested a report from some of the merchants relative to prohibiting left hand turns at Yakima and 2nd Street. It was the general consensus of the Council to get a report from DARC on the left hand turn prohibition at 2nd Street and Yakima Avenue. Councilman Beauchamp inquired about the .cost of the oversized street signs. Herb Mayer, City Engineer, reported that. it would cost approximately $75.00 per sign. It was the general consensus of the Council to have staff prepare a report on the estimated cost for streets that should be signed. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan to fix the time of hearing on the assessment roll of LID No. 1014, 1977 Domestic Water Project, for January 22, 1979: carried, Buchanan, ,Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Lee absent. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4008, authorizing execution of a contract for extension of the CETA Programs, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Wonderland Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Lee absent. RESOLUTION NO.' D-4008, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the . City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a contract with the Yakima County Department of Human Services, Division of Manpower for the exten-. sion of CETA programs in the City of Yakima. - An Ordinance amending the 1978 budget for the City of Yakima, and appro- priating and transferring money from within and among various funds, having been read by title only previously, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded' by Wonder that Ordinance No. 2250, appropriating and transfer- ring money to various accounts and amending the 1978 budget, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Lee absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2250, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1978 budget for the City of Yakima; and appropriating and transferring money within and among 'various funds and accounts, all as appropriations for the 1978 City of Yakima budget. Council having previously requested legislation to be prepared, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2251, ac- cepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property situated at 48th and Summitview Avenues, as requested by Glas- cam Builders, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Spar- ling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Lee absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2251, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 48th Avenue and Summitview Avenue from R-1 Single Family Zone to Planned Development Zone. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2252, relating to public services and utilities against the City's garbage division, and reducing that rate of tax from 57 to 3%, be pas- sed: Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Lee absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2252, AN ORDINANCE relating to services and utilities, levying a tax against the City's garbage division, amending Section 168 JANUARY 2, 1979 7.64.020 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code and declaring an emer- gency. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2253, relating to public safety and morals, prescribing fees for the reduction of impounded dogs; prescribing fees for dog licenses and for dog and cat kennel licenses, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Lee absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2253, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and morals; prescribing fees for the reduction of impounded dogs; prescribing fees for dog licenses and dog and cat kennel licenses; and amending Section 6.20.110 B (1) and Section 6.22.050 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. *It, was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2254, relating to public services and utilities; specifying fees and charges for property and services at Tahoma Cemetery, be passed: car- ried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Lee absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2254, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and utili- ties, specifying fees and charges for property and services at Tahoma Cemetery, amending Subsection 7.04.090 (b) of the City of Yakima Munici- pal Code; and declaring an emergency. It was MOVED by Beauchamp to begin the planning process to go back for another Council retreat. The motion died for lack of a second. Fol- lowing discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to have staff bring.this idea back to Council in March. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Sparling to go into Executive Ses- sion to •discuss labor negotiations: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Lee absent. ** Following the completion of Executive Session, and there being no fur- ther business to come the Council, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sparling that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 5:25 P.M.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Lee absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY AL. 4■ _ DATE tS 7 "Cfi NeILMAN 79 COUNCILMAN ATTEST: 4 O .a.lass;g12rt ft" if/ CITY CLERK0 / MAYOR **Inadvertently omitted: Items of Information supplied to Council were: Letter from Mary Hersey, AFSCME Representative re: ratification of Union contract 12/22/78; Letter from the Division of Manpower Development re: CETA Audit Report 12/18/78; Letter from U.S. Dept. of Labor re: Employee Protective Agreement executed by the American Public Transit Association and Transit Employees Labor Organization - 13-C Agreement; Monthly report from Chief of Police for Nov., 1978; Memo from Director of Community Development re approval of outside utility request filed by Ronald Zeller; Minutes of Dec'. 13, 1978 Fire Relief & Pension Board Meeting; Registration information from Assoc. of Wa. Cities for 1979 NLC Conference 12/18/78; Minutes of ,Dec. 26, 1978 Board of Adjustment Meeting; and Fire Dept. Emergency Medical Response Memo. 169 January 8, 1979 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Nadine Lee, Jack Sperling and Gordon Wonder. • It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Mayor Edmondson reported that the City Attorney had some information to give Council relating to possible litigation relative to the Larson Garage. It was then MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder to amend the motion to include discussion on possible litigation regarding the Larson Garage: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,' Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling 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, Sperling and Wonder voting II/ aye by voice vote. Following the Executive Session, Mayor Edmondson announced Council has unanimously appointed Dick Zais as City Manager. At 3:15 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council matters 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 Manager Zais. 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 items, including resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be under one motion without further discussion.) - Mayor Edmondson reported that Mr. Riemckei Associated Realtors, had . requested that item #16 on the Agenda regarding Petition No. 934, Notice to Commence Annexation Proceedings filed by Richard L. Abhold and H. S. Robinson, Arctic Circle, Inc., for property at 3912 West Nob Hill Boulevard, be moved up-on the Agenda-. It was the general consensus of the Council that-item #16 be considered at this time. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that January 8, 1979 be set as the time for a meeting with the initiating parties who signed the Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings dated December 22, 1978, those initiating parties being Richard L. Abhold and H.S. Robinson, Arctic Circle, Inc.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Mr. Richard Abhold was present on behalf of himself and H.S. Robinson, Executive Vice President, Arctic Circle, Inc., and agreed to assume their share of the City's existing indebtedness. It was duly MOVED, seconded and passed that the annexation proposed by Petition No. 934 (Notice of Intention to 1 1/ Commence Annexation Proceedings) be accepted by the City of Yakima and that the area sought to be annexed be required to assume the City's existing indebtedness, and that a Notice of Intention to Annex be filed with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board. The eboveMOTION was made by Lee, seconded by HinMan and carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. This being the time fixed for the hearing on Petition No. 933, filed by Warren Bean, jr., requesting vacation of a utility easement located within the Freeway Industtial Park,- and no citizen being present to speak to this matter, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp that Resolution No. D-4009, vacating the public utility easement, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Leei Wonder, Beauchamp and Buchanan- voting- aye on roll call.- • RESOLUTION NO. D-4009, A RESOLUTION vacating the public utility easement within the City of Yakima: Having previously discussed Yakima's participation in COG, it was,MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee to accept the 40 per capita assessment for COG and retain our Law and Justice Grant: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. - • .170 January 8, 1979 Mayor Edmondson reminded Council that two Council members have to be appointed to serve on COG. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder to appoint Councilman Beauchamp and Mayor Edmondson to ODG and let them decide who is going to be on the Executive Committee: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Council members discussed the recommendations regarding alternative funding of employee health benefits, presented in a report by Parker, Smith and Feek, Inc., who performed the study on this for the City. City Manager Zais gave a brief background report on the request for information on alternative funding of employee health benefits and gave the credentials of John Tracy, of Parker, Smith and Feek. Mr. Tracy reported on the process he used to compare the proposals. He recommended that Great-West Life Assurance Company be retained, using an Administrative Services Only contract, with stop loss coverage provided. He stated that he has some concern about going to self-funding. It is important for the City to maintain a level on some of the savings and set up a reserve fund in case the City should want to go back to fully insured status. He recommended that John Baker be retained as the broker. Mr. Baker has had the most experience in this area and has been the broker for the City for eleven years. Councilman Hinman inquired why the present broker did not recommend this type of insurance plan two years ago when he was approached about self-funding. He also questioned why Mr. Baker was recommended as the broker, rather than Fred S. James Company, who submitted a lower consultant fee. Councilman Beauchamp inquired if it wouldn't be better to have a local firm serve as broker for the City. Mr. Tracy stated that continuity is vitally important. He stated that where the brokerage firm is located did not make that much difference, as none of the insurance companies who would be paying the claims are local. John Baker, present insurance broker, stated that at the time self-funded insurance was being considered, it was not available for groups with less than 1,000 employees. He also stated that his fee was higher because he knows the time involved in servicing this account. He stated that he has spent between 200 and 300 hours in the past lh years. Mayor Edmondson distributed a copy of the memo and letter received from Fred S. James Company. Ray Duerre, Fred S. James Canpany, reported that they have been servicing a cost-plus account at St. Elizabeth Hospital since 1975 and a similar program at Memorial Hospital since 1976. He also reported that his firm handles Yakima County and they deal with the LEOFF Act employees. He stated that they are not advocating changing carriers. Neil Dickinsen, Fred S. James Canpany, also submitted a letter and spoke in behalf of Mr. Duerre and spoke of his credentials. Rod Bench, Beard, Bench and Mendenhall, spoke in favor of his firm being awarded the contract as broker, stating that his firm is very professional. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder to accept Fred S. James Company and suggest that Great-West Life be written and give Fred S. James Co. authOrity to deal with Great-West. Council members discussed the policy decision regarding using local services. It was then MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan to table the motion for one week: carried, Lee, Sparling, Beauchamp and Buchanan voting aye on roll call. Wonder, EdMonson and Hinman voting nay. Noel Nechanicky, Professional Developers Consultant Inc., addressed the Council regarding the differences in City and County requirements to develop a subdivision at So. 72nd Avenue and Zier Road. He outlined the problem he has with the different right-of-ways being required for the intersection of Zier Road and So. 72nd Avenue. If the right-of-way is given for the City, then the size of the lots won't meet County requirements. He suggested that the additional right-of-way requested' by the City be made a part of the homeowner's contract to be available upon the City's request, probably when the property is annexed. Doug Grave, R. R. Jump Engineers, illustrated on a map the difficulty and danger of placing a sidewalk on the north side of Zier Road, pointing out that there would need to be a guard rail installed. Mr. Nechanicky reported that the County plans to improve So. 72nd Avenue probably by 1982, with asphalt, curb, gutters and sidewalks. He requested that the project be built without the improvements of sidewalks and street lights at this time, with the guarantee of a future LID for these improvements. Larry Wright, Principal Planner, stated that staff was not too concerned about the improvements on Zier Road or 72nd Avenue. He also stated that staff is supportive of the idea of dedicating the right-of-way on those properties located near the intersection of 72nd Avenue and Zier Road. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp to continue this matter for two weeks: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Wonder voting nay. January 8, 1979 171 *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4010, authorizing execution of an agreement accepting the Cournunity Development Block Grant, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, . Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4010, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement accepting Community Development Block Grant No. B -79 -MC -53 -0008 from the United States of America, Department of Housing and Urban Development. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4011, authorizing execution of a sewer service agreement with the City of Union Gap, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4011, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a sewer service II/ agreement with the City of Union Gap. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4012, denying the claim for damages filed by Danese Williams, for damages allegedly incurred when members of the refuse division damaged the rear of claimaint's sports car, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye by voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. D-4012, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Danese Williams filed with the City of Yakima on November 29, 1978, in the amount of $111.35. It was the general consensus of the Council to continue the discussion of a proposed ordinance relating to traffic control and adopting a schedule of parking fee rates for the Larson Garage, for one week. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan to accept the excellent report from the Housing Authority. Mayor Edmondson questioned Micki Pappas, Executive Director, regarding the opposition voiced by the neighbors against the low incase housing proposed at 18th Avenue and Plath, referring to a couple of letters that had been received. Miss Pappas stated that she is aware of sane opposition, but had not received any letters regarding this, and requested copies of the letters. She stated that because the Housing Authority does not purchase the property, it is difficult to get public input in advance when they - aren't sure about the site until the contract is signed. Miss Pappas stated that the rent is based on a family's income, and it is possible that the rent may be as low as $19 per month. The question was called. for the vote on the motion: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson voting nay. Mayor Edmondson stated that although the report is acceptable, she voted nay because she felt that nobody should only have to pay $19'for rent per month. ** There being no further business to care before the Council, it was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 7:00 PM: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE • DATE/5/4", 77 CILMAN 06 )--- t --- " y lr'\( ---- DATE Aqe COUNCILMAN ATTEST: .0" 4r ! / . • • 0( , CITY'v.RK ( MAYOR **Inadvertently omitted: Items of Information supplied to Council were: Memo from City Attorney re: damage claims referred to insurance carriers 1/3/79; Letter from Yakima Valley Construction Federation re Building Inspection and Code Enforcement 1/2/79; Minutes of Dec.. 26, 1978 Meeting /Of) the Board of Trustees, Yakima Valley Regional Library; / 1979 Budget for Yakima VAlley Regional Library; and Wa. State Transit Assoc. Newsletter - July - Oct. 1978. 172 JANUARY 15, 1979 The City Council met in session on this date at S:30 PM 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. Mayorl remindedCouncil!cof the Membershipmeetin§ on Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Gaylord Newby, Prestige Realty, submitted a letter dated December 4, 1978 regarding additional cost to the Prestige Manor Plat as a result of Council action. Mr. Newby briefly reviewed the history of the preliminary plat. He informed Council that $25,037 is the cost caused by delaying construction of this project by one year, and $22,000 is the cost of providing shake roofs in order to appease the neighbors, for a total of over $47,000. This $47,000 additional cost breaks down to $2,176 per home, which could have been prevented, as the plat met all of the requirements of the law. The homes will sell for an amount in excess of $70,000. Mayor Edmondson stated that Council has tried to speed up the plat procedure but the interests of the neighborhood residents have to be protected also. Councilman Wander expressed his thanks to Mr. Newby for bringing this information to Council. It was MOVED by Wander, seconded by Hinman to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing legal aspects of Larson Garage: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Upon completion of the Executive Session, Council members discussed the Larson Garage. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that a Committee of three be appointed to work with the City Manager to negotiate a lease for the Larson Garage. Discussion followed on clarification of the motion that the committee would not participate in the actual negotiation , process, but to the City Manager. 'The questiommas o --.nonthenmotion: Beauchamp Budhanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wander voting aye by voice vote. Councilman Sparling suggested the names of Council members Buchanan, Hinman and Wander to be on the committee. Council member Lee suggested the name of Councilman Sparling. Councilman Hinman withdrew his name, and it was the general consensus that the committee be comprised of Council members Buchanan, Sparling and Wonder. Concerned about the capacity of the sewer treatment plant, Mayor Edmondson questioned if there was a limitation placed on the amount of effluent which will come from Union Gap to be treated. City Manager Zais stated that we have estimates of how much will be treated, however, he didn't believe there were any set limits. At 8:00 PM, 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 Councilman Reaudhamp. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D-4013, appointing Richard A. Zais, Jr., as City Manager of the City of Yakima, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4013, A RESOLUTION appointing Richard A. Zais, Jr., as City Manager of the City of Yakima. -" - Iris Litzenberger, City Clerk, then administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Zais. 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. Councilman Wonder requested that Items No. 13 and 19 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Council member Lee requested that Its No. 12 and 21 be removed. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Its No. 12, 13, 19 and 21, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances, by title. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that the Consent Agenda, as ran, be passed: JANUARY 15, 1979 173 carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, 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.) It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that the minutes of the meetings of January 2 and 8, 1979, 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. Nancy Faller, representing the Yakima Nuclear Study Group, addressed the Council, concerned about the transportation of hazardous material through the City of Yakima, and submitted a letter dated December 21, 1978. She reported that Ordinance No. 2171 requires permits for transporting certain highly toxic materials. She stated that the study group requests that procedures be set up whereby the City will be II/ notified in advance of any shipments of radioactive substances through the City by truck, railroad or by air. She also stated that the Yakima Nuclear Study Group suggests the City investigate the effect a nuclear accident at Hanford would have on the City of Yakima; establishment of emergency evacuation plans for Yakima residents in case of an accident involving transportation of waste; and hold public hearings to establish Whether Yakima should join other cities who have banned shipments of radio active materials (excluding those needed by medical centers for treatment of patients). It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to refer this matter to staff and ask for information on the procedure regarding advance notification request prior to transportation of hazardous material. Councilman Buchanan reported Department of Emergency Services has evacuation procedures and what to do in case of nuclear .accident. Council•member Lee informed Council that Memorial Hospital serves as backup for Richland Hospital for nuclear accidents and have trained nurses in that field. City Manager Zais suggested that the of the evacuation plan be referred to staff for referral to the Emergency Medical Advisory Council. . Albert Snow, 308 No. 6th , Street, reported that he spoke with some state and county officials and reported there are no restrictions on where a truck carrying hazardous materials may park overnight. He reported that Washington State follows federal government .standards in transporting hazardous material. Other citizens supporting this cause, and giving their names for the record were: Florence Martin, 611 So. 80th Avenue; Gwen McCulloch, 302 East "N" Street, #39; Ernestine Herr, 8'No. 32nd Ave.; Deborah? Beetle; Carol Noonan, 211 N. 26th Ave.; Linda and Elliott Abramovitch, 711 No. 4th • Street; 2704 Surrunitview; and Joel Vesper, 716 So. 2nd Ave. Lloyd Kusler, 716 Country Club Road, Terrace Heights, employed at Rockwell International at Hanford, stated that he feels the nuclear field is safe and will provide Council with material. He stated that his firm has been shipping plutonium for 'years. Dr. Atwood and Donna Parker of the Yakima Health District were present to discuss the Yakima Health District budget. Donna Parker distributed and reviewed a report on the 1977 budget and partial year budget for 1978. . . City Manager Zais reported that he had received 'a letter from Mr. Tracy, Parker, Smith and Feek, addressing some of the concerns-expressed by Council at the last meeting and read exderpts that letter. 'After expressing her policy that local businesses should be used whenever it appears that the businesses are equal, it was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder to accept Fred S. James as Broker for insurance for 'the City of Yakima. Councilman Wonder concurred in that Council should select local businesses whenever possible. Following discussion, the•question called for the vote on the motion: carried, Hinman, Lee,. Wonder, Beauchamp and Buchanan voting aye on roll call. Edmondson and Sparling voting nay. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman to have the City and the•BrOker work together to decide a carrier and other considerations for the City: carriedi Budhanan,'Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Councilman Beauchamp questioned the need for soliciting professional engineering services in connection with improvements of a portion of So. 1st Street when Council discussed decreasing outside engineering services during'budget discussions. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, stated that this is a very large project and our staff won't be on board for another two months. This project has been in the works for the last twa years. The design will be completed this year 174 JANUARY 15, 1979 with construction in 1980. She stated that this Resolution approves Phase A of the project (project design). City Attorney Andrews expressed concern about the content of the proposed resolution not specifying that it only authorizes engineering services in connection with Phase A of the South First Street improvements. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Beauchamp that Resolution No. D-4014, authorizing execution of an agreement with R.R. Jump, Consulting Engineers, Inc., for professional engineering services in connection with improvement of a portion of South First Street, be passed. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman to amend the Resolution to authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with R.R. Jump, Consulting Engineers, Inc., consisting of Phase A of the attached agreement: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. The question was called for the vote on the notion as amended: carried, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, hbnder, Beauchamp, Buchanan and Edmondson voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4014, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with R.R. Jump, Consulting Engineers, Inc., for professional engineering services in connection with improvements of a portion of South First Street. Referring to the December 19, 1978 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, Council member Lee stated there was some question as to whether the park at 16th Avenue and Tieton Drive was going to be named after Alice Colwell or after the the Rosalma Garden Club. Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks & Recreation, reported that til& President of the RMaiim. Garden Club informed him that they want the park to be named after the club. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4015, stating appreciation to the Rosalma Garden Club and naming the Rosalma - Garden Club Park, be passed: carried, Lee, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Mayor Edmondson stated that Alice Colwell was the one who got this project going, along with other members of the club. RESOLUTION NO. D-4015, A RESOLUTION of appreciation to the Rosalma Garden Club; and naming the Rosalma Garden Club Park. Councilman Wonder expressed concern regarding the lease agreements at the Airport, stating that these leases should be on a escalating scale in the future. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, stated that staff plans to review the lease arrangements at the Airport. These lease agreements have been negotiated for one year to give staff the time to review the Airport lease arrangements. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D-4016, authorizing execution of a lease agreement with the U. S. Department of Agriculture for space in the Central Building at Yakima Air Terminal, be passed: carried, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman and Lee voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4016, 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 Department of Agriculture for space in the City Central Building at the Yakima Air Terminal. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4017, I/II authorizing execution of an agricultural lease with E. G. Clayton for the purpose of grazing livestock at the Yakima Air Terminal, be passed: carried, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buchanan, EdMondson, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4017, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agricultural lease agreement with E. G. Clayton for real property at the Yakima Air Terminal. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D-4018, authorizing execution of a lease with APCOA for storage apace at the Yakima Air Terminal, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4018, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease agreement with APCOA, Inc., a corporation, for space in the City Administration Building at the Yakima Air Terminal. 175 JANUARY 15, 1979 It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4019, authorizing execution of a lease agreement with Winged Enterprises for space in the Central Building at the Yakima Terminal, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4019, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease agreement with Winged Enterprises for space in the City Central Building at the Yakima Air Terminal. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4020, authorizing execution of a lease and maintenance agreement with the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for City buses, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting II/ aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4020, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a tire lease and maintenance agreement with the Firestone Tire and Rubber Ccmpany, without further formal bids. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4021, authorizing payment of $47.30 to William Smoke in settlement of a damage claim when the City sewer line became clogged causing a backup to his residence, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4021, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $47.30 to William Smoke in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that the report from the Public Works Department dated January 2, 1979, with respect to the completion of work on Public Works Contract Fairview-Sumac Interceptor Sewer Project performed by Armstrong and Armstrong, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that January 29, 1979 be fixed as the date of hearing on the planned development request filed by Richard Berndt for property located at 111 No. Naches Avenue: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that January 29, 1979, be fixed as the date of hearing on the rezone request filed by William Jeffries, Roberta I. Long and Danny L. McLaughlin for property at 1701, 1705 and 1707 So. 24th Avenue: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Councilman Wonder requested a report on how much is spent each year on out-of-state travel. City Manager Zais reported on the 1979 out-of-state travel budget, stating that the Police Department has the highest amount budgeted for a department at $19,000, General Fund - $49,000, Fire Department - $8,400, Council - $4,800, City Manager - $2,900, and non general fund - Community Development - $6,000, with a total 1979 budget of $68,000, all inclusive. The 1977 total out-of-state travel budget was $44,000 and in 1978 it was $47,000. Police Chief Jack LaRue reported that the increase in his out-of-state travel budget is due to the increase in extradition of prisioners. He reported that $15,000 was spent last year for extradition of prisoners. Councilman Sparling questioned if the amount of travel and seminars really benefit the City. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that the following out-of-state travel be approved: William Nance and Rex Burnam of the Police Department, to attend the Northwest Check Investigators Conference at Vancouver, B.C., for a cost of $155; Frankie Orr and John Mon, Police Department, to attend the Police Supervision School at Bismark, N.D. at a cost of $455; Tony Wentz, Police Department, to attend a Drug Investigation School at Eugene, Oregon at a cost of $360; and Tom Klingele, Fire Department, to attend the Fire Service Mechanics Courses at Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, California at a cost of $415: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson and Lee voting aye by voice vote. Sparling and Wonder voting nay. • 1_76 JANUARY-15, 1979 It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Ordinance No. 2255, relating to traffic control and adopting a schedule of parking fee rates for the Larson Garage, be passed. Councilman Beauchamp commented that this Ordinance may be premature in light of the fact that -Council is studying that garage. Art Zerbach, Director of Finance and Budget, reported that the additional revenue is needed because the garage is projected to operate at a loss with the current fees. He reported that the Yakima Mall will also be raising their rates. Councilman Sparling questioned if the rates for the other parking lots should be raised. Mr. Zerbach stated that these parking spaces are limited and the people are not guaranteed a parking space. The parking sticker only permits them to park in a certain lot for an extended period of time, if there is a parking space available. City Attorney Andrews read the Ordinance from the Code pertinent to the parking in uptown lots. Following discussion, it Was the. general consensus of the Council to get a report of how many parking lot spaces we have and how many monthly permits have been issued. Councilman Wonder inquired how many parking spaces there are in the Larson Garage and Mr. Zerbach stated he-believed-there are approximately 120 spaces. The question was called for the vote on the motion: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE-NO..2255, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; adopting a schedule of parking fee rates for the Larson Balding Garage parking; amending Subsection 9.50.676B of the City-of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency.- It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Ordinance No. 2256, adopting a classification plan and compensation plan for City employees, effective January 1979, be passed. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded Jr Hinman, to amend the motion to delete the position of Director of Transportation from the classification plan in the Ordinance: 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, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee; Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp and,Buchanan voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2256, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and canpensation plan for City'employees; amending Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code and declaring an emergency. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 2257, fixing the time .of delinquency and providing for the issuance of bend payment of L.I.D. No. 1013, 1977 Street and Alley Paving*District, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchbuup voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2257, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency of installments of the assessments levied for the payment of the cost of the improvement in Local Improvement DiStrict No. 1013, and providing for the issuance of coupons attached for the sale of the unpaid portion thereof. *It was MOVED by-Lee, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 2258, fixing the time of delinquency and providing for the issuance of bonds fok.the payment of L.I.D. No. 1015, Prestige Manor Sewer District, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2258, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency of installments of assessments levied for the payment of the cost of the improvement in Local Improvement District No. 1015, and providing for the issuance of bonds with coupons attached for the payment of the unpaid portion thereof. • *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 2259, fixing the time of delinquency and providing for the issuance of bonds for the payment of L.I.D. No. 1016, Prestige Manor Paving District, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2259, AN ORDINANCE- fixing the time of delinquency of installments of assessments levied for the payment of the cost of the improvement in Local Improvement District No 1016 and providing for the issuance of bonds with coupons attached for the payment of the unpaid portion thereof. 1.77 JANUARY 15, 1979 City Manager Zais gave a brief report on the City snow control, stating that as of Friday evening, the Street Division had a total of 639 manhours, Park Department - 48.9 hours, Engineering - 29 hours, and Irrigation - 18 hours for a total of approximately 700 hours. The estimated expenditures for equipment and labor is $9,500, including the cost of additional service. contracted in the amount of $1800 for approximately 38 manhours. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, reported that the airport estimated expenditure is $2,500. Mr. Zais reported that $25,000 was budgeted for snow control for 1979. Council member Lee inquired about the priority of clearing snow by the hospitals, stating that the ambulances had a difficult time getting there. City Manager Zais stated that he would inquire about the hospitals, however, the scheduled priority is main arterials, secondary arterials and then hills. Its of information supplied to Council were: confirming letter to Dick Zais re appointment as City Manager - 1/8/79 and letter from Mr. Zais accepting the position of City Manager - 1/11/79; memo fran City Attorney re APCOA - Air Terminal Parking 1/8/79; invitation fran the Greater. Yakima Chamber of Commerce to speak at their forum on February 26, 1979; memo from Director of Public Works re Wastewater Program status 1/10/79; minutes of December 19, 1978 Parks & Recreation Commission; and volume V, Issue 1 of YCOG Newsletter. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 10:00 PM: carried, Beauchamp,' Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE B,dgi . Aid i . DATEoloZdtv- 77 eli - DATE •03UNCILMAN. ATTEST: . ■SraffiLd f.MreELEia.. r CITY,i4ERK / ( MAYOR • • • • • • • X • • • • • • • • t • • •