HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/26/1979 Business Meeting 284 JUNE 26, 1979
The City Council met in session on this date at 7:00 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington, Mayor Betty L. Edmondson
presiding, Council members 'Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, 'Don Hinman,
Nadine Lee and Jack Sparling, and City Manager Zais and'Assistant City
Attorney John Vanek' present on roll 'call. Councilman Gordon Wonder
present after 7:30 P.M. ' ' '
The Invocation was given by Councilmen BuChanan.
Mayor Edmondson reported that Jack Larson has stated he cannot
as Chairman of our Sister City Program. She announced that Nora. Baldwin
has stated she will accept the Chairmanship of the Sister' City Program
and gave a brief background* �f hetqualifications:
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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 'members Buchanan and
Hinman requested that Items No. '9 and 10 be added to the Consent Agenda.
Councilman Sparling requested that Item NO'. 12 be added and Mayor
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Edmondson 'requested that Item' No. 18-A be removed' from the Consent
Agenda. Mayor Edmondson stated that a date of hearing will have to be
scheduled fOt an' appeal filed by Hobart Weaver on his rezone request and
it was the general consensus of the Council to add this as Item NO: 24-A
to the Consent Agenda. John Klingele, a citizen, requested that Items
No. 4 'and 18-B' be removed from the Consent Agenda. City Manager Zais
reported that there is:an off-agenda Item, No. 30-A authorize emer-
gent); repairs of the sewer rodding machine. It was the general consen-
sus of the Council that the addition Of Items No. 9, 10; 12, 24-A
30-A'andthe deletion of Items No. 4, 18-A and B, as requested, be made.
The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including Resolhtions
and Ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Hinman,' seconded by Lee that
the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Beauchamp; - Buchanan;
Edmondson; Hinman, - Lee and Sparling voting aye on toll call. ' Wonder
absent. (Subsequent' paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate
items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion' without
further discussion.)
John Klingele, 1312 Walnut, referring to the June 12, 1979' minutes, page
277, Resolution No. D-4089 Title, stated that the "as amended' shouldn't
be there because the' Resolution wasn"t.atended.' Mayor Edmondson stated
that it'refers to the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964,.which has
been amended. Mr. Klingele also referred to 'page '281 of 'the June 12,
1979 minutes stating that Mr. Huza's address is incorrectly recorded.
City Clerk Iris Litzenberger that the address has cor-
rected. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that minutes of the
Council meeting of June 12, 1979, having been duly certified accurate by
two Council members and no one present wishing 'to have said minutes read
publicly, be approved, as amended:' carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Ed-
mondson, Hinman, Lee and' Sparling voting aye by voice vote; Wonder
absent.
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thia"being the time'fixedfar the hearing on the request filed by James
Cowden for the modification of an existing planned development-for
property located at So. 48th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, Council
member Lee stated"she is concerned about storm drainage.' Larry
Principal Planner, :stated that' 'any drainage problets taVe been 'taken
into account and the water will be handled on 'site. He explained 'the
Methods.of_containing the On'aite, stating that the City is only
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liable for run-off onto public"right=of-ways (Councilman Wonder 'present
after' 7:30 P. Councilmen 'Beauchamp 'expressed concern that it is
possible the storm run-off may go 'onto the. abutting properties 'on both
sides of this develOpment. - Bill Brado, representing the
property, spoke in favor of the modification. It was MOVED by Sparling,
seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2305, accepting the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and granting modifications to-a Planned'
.Development, requested by James Cowden; be passed: carried, Buchanan,
Edmondson, Sparling and Wonder voting aye roll Beauchamp;
- Hinman and Lee voting nay. Council membets,Beauchamp and.Hinman stated
they voted against the motion because they were concerned about the
drainage provisions for the property.
ORDINANCE NO. 2305, AN ORDINANCE granting modifications to a Planned
Development Zone for certain property situated at South 48th Avenue and
Nob Hill Boulevard within the City of Yakima.
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This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone request filed by
TRI-AL-CO, for property located north and east of the intersection of
Lincoln Avenue and 10th Street, Councilman Beauchamp inquired if they
were requesting this rezone to make it compatible with their other
property and Larry Wright, Principal Planner, confirmed this. Clemetine
Backen, 306 No. 10th Street, questioned what use the applicant has
planned for the rezone. She stated she doesn't want another big build-
ing going in there and objected to the dirt flying from the street.
Larry Wright stated that that site isn't conducive to constructing a
large building there and they only want their entire parcel zoned M-2.
Jerry Frandle, Executor of property at 302 No. 10th Street, questioned
why a provision was not made for widening the street and expressed
concern for the tax the elderly will have to pay if property value
increases. Councilman Beauchamp inquired if any conditions can be put
on this rezone. Mr. Wright stated that since it is a straight rezone,
the City can't place any conditions on it. Councilman Wonder stated
that the Clean Air Authority could make them take some action toward
dust abatement, however, the City cannot address this problem through
this rezone. Councilman Sparling named several concerns of the Council,
as follows: problem with dusty road; will bench be dividing line be-
. tween industry and residential zones; and additional traffic to M-2
zone without good access. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Wonder
to table the rezone request by TRI-AL-CO: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Hinman
voting nay. Councilman Hinman stated he thought it would be difficult
for the petitioner to decide what he is going to do now.
Bud Williams, Chairman, Art Selection Committee, stated they received 28
° entries and selected 10 art works; three of which are commissioned. He
stated that all artists agreed to take a reduced rate from their asking
price in order to stay within the $5,000 budget. He stated that he did
not bring any samples because they are not insured, however, the art
work is at the Yakima Center if Council would like to see them. Coun-
cilman Sparling inquired about protection for these art works while they
are at the Center. Mr. Williams recommended that some type of insurance
be purchased. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to accept the
recommendation of the Art Selection Committee and thank them for a job
well done: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparl-
ing and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Several Council members ex-
pressed concern for the safety of the art work and it was MOVED by
Sparling, seconded by Wonder that the City have a property agreement
with the person in charge of the Center on all City property and in-
cluded with that, maybe they should carry some insurance to protect
themselves. Councilman Hinman stated he feels it would be difficult to
hold the Center responsible for what a vandal or thief will do, but the
City should develop some safeguards. Mayor Edmondson stated she will
vote against the motion because she is not sure that this type of agree-
ment isn't already in force now. Councilman Sparling withdrew his
motion, stating that we should see what we have now in the form of a
property agreement. Councilman Wonder then withdrew his second. City
Manager Zais reminded Council that they also have to address the ques-
tion of Mr. Smith's commission. Mayor Edmondson stated that Council had
definitely stated that Mr. Smith would be commissioned, but she didn't
recall if an amount was set. Following a brief recess, stating he had
read the letter of June 9, 1977 to Charles Smith from the Council, it
' was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp to request the Art Selection
Committee to negotiate with Mr. Smith regarding a commission for a
painting and come back to Council and Council will be in a position to
either approve or disapprove, depending on finances in the Convention
Center budget: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee,
Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D-4103,
authorizing execution of a lease agreement with the Department of Trans-
portation, Federal Aviation Administration for the instrument landing
system at the Yakima Air Terminal, be passed: carried, Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call.
Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4103, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease agree-
ment with the United States of America, Department of Transportation,
Federal Aviation Administration, covering the approach light system
facility at the Yakima Air Terminal.
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*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D-4103,
authorizing the execution of an agreement with General Services Adminis-
tration for the purpose of providing cooperation with GSA to ensure
implementation of certain urban programs, be passed: carried, Beau-
' champ, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll
call. Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4104, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor
and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the
General Services Administration of the United States of America.
Dennis Bertek, Supervising Sanitary Engineer, reviewed his memo of June
21, 1979 regarding the proposed City of Yakima use of waste treatment
plant BOD capacity originally intended for Industries. The treatment
plant was designed to allow for additional capacity to serve as backup
for the four large industrial users in the area. As of now, the indus-
trial waste users have not committed themselves to accepting this as
their backup. The four industries require more BOD than the entire
Yakima urban area. He explained that BOD (biochemical oxygen demand) is
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the strength of the waste (organic matter in the waste). He reviewed
Option 1, which would be to obtain a letter of intent from the indus-
tries stating their intention to repay the costs of the improvements to
the plant that is proportional to their use. The cost to the industries
would be $2,471,000, payable over 30 years at no interest. As this
amount will be paid to EPA through the City, the City would retain 50%
as a share for eventually replacing the proportion of the facilities.
Mr. Bertek reported that the industries did not commit themselves and
have indicated that they would not be inclined to do so because of the
cost involved. Mr. Bertek explained Option 2 which would be to state
intention to reserve a partial emergency capacity in the plant and would
involve oversizing aeration equipment only, to allow for short term
excessive emergency loadings without disrupting the total plant process.
The cost to the City would be approximately $53,000. Option 3 would
require the City to state intention to reserve full plant capability to
handle the 8,060 BOD/day for domestic use. The cost would be approx-
imately $105,000. This would allow for an additional margin of growth
beyond that which is predicted for the year 2000. Those industries that
discharge more than 25,000 gallons per day of waste more than 300 mill-
igrams per liter of BOD will be subject to paying an industrial cost
recovery charge that is proportional to their demand on the system. Mr.
Bertek stated that staff recommends Option #3. The funds proposed for
this will be taken from the reserve for industrial improvements and will
not jeopardize other commitments. Asked if the industries could pur-
chase part of the treatment plant in the future, Mr. Bertek reported
that they could, but it would still cost $2.4 million. The City could
pay for the portion which was originally intended for the industries,
plus the 3,000 lbs. which was considered ineligible for grant, at a cost
of approximately $175,000. Option 4 is to decline reservation of any
portion of the plant for the industries and would necessitate redesign
costs to reduce the size of some equipment and construction to the
capacity necessary to handle the domestic and light industrial capacity.
Following discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to
accept the staff recommendation of Option #3. City Manager Zais re-
ported that this puts us very close to the margin in our budget, however
it seems worthwhile. The question was called for the vote on the mo-
tion: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder
voting aye by voice vote. Sparling voting nay.
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*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee to accept the report on the
1977 State Examiner's Audit Findings and preliminary report on 1978
Audit Findings: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee
and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
John Vanek, Assistant City Attorney, requested some policy direction
regarding taxi stands and consent by abutting property owners for a taxi
stand. He explained some of the problems experienced in granting exclu-
sive taxi stands. He gave the location of the 7 exclusive taxi stands
and reported there are six common taxi zones. It was MOVED by Lee,
seconded by Hinman to discard all taxi stands except at the airport and
railroad station. Councilman Wonder stated that the cabs have to be
close to where the pickups are and suggested just having taxi zones and
no more than one taxi from each company at the same time in the zones.
Following discussion, the question was called for the vote on the mo-
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tion: Lee and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Edmondson, Sparling and Wonder voting nay by voice vote. The motion
failed for lack of a majority vote. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by
Lee to instruct the Traffic Engineer to establish taxi zones for at
least two taxis and no more than one taxi from each company to use the
zone. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that if there are any
disputes between the taxi cab companies, the taxi zone would be shut
down for one month: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman and Lee voting
aye by voice vote. Beauchamp, Sparling and Wonder voting nay. 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. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Sparling that
before the Traffic Engineer establishes the taxi zones, he has to obtain
permission from the abutting property owners for that taxi zone: car-
ried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder
voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Wonder that these changes
come into effect when the last license is due for renewal. Assistant
City Attorney Vanek reported that these changes can't go into effect
before September 1. The motion died for lack of a second. Council
members discussed possible methods to recover the revenue which would be
lost by deleting exclusive taxi stands and it was MOVED by Hinman,
seconded by Wonder to assess the taxi cab companies per cab and try to
make the assessment replace the fees we used to get per space. Council-
man Sparling expressed concern about adding to the cab company's already
rising costs and their inability to raise their fares without coming to
Council. The question was called for the vote on the motion: Buchanan
and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp, Edmondson, Lee,
Sparling and Wonder voting., nay by voice vote. The motion failed for
lack of a majority vote. John Vanek stated that by requiring the appro-
val of the abutting property owners, essentially, you can thwart the
need of :the community. He suggested instituting, the same method used
for. traffic zones, which is to try to comply with abutting property
owners but it could still be put in if needed. Council indicated that
was a good policy, stating the abutting property owner could always
appeal to the Council. Al Kau1Qarich, Yellow Cab, objected to this
change, stating -the existing plan has been working for 40 years.
Council members discussed the proposed legislation relating to enforce-
ment of the City Fire Code to provide for civil penalty for fire code
violations. Several Council members expressed concern about staff
making judgmental decisions and interpreting the code for violations.
Councilman Wonder pointed out that some of the rules and regulations are
subject to the Chief's approval. Mr. Vanek reported that most of the
cases does not ,call for judgment calls, but were for.more than one
violation. He explained the process of getting an injunction and crim-
inal. action on emergency life hazards. There aren't any statutes that
deal with less than life safety, except criminal and most people resent
the use of criminal actions for fire code violations. It was MOVED by
Hinman,. seconded Lee to table this proposed legislation relating to
enforcement of the City. Fire Code to provide the Civil penalty for The
code violations: carried; Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Beauchamp and Buchanan
voting aye on.roll call. Wonder and Edmondson voting. nay:
Art Zerbach, Director of Finance and Budget, explained that under the
present method- of handling daily cash register overages/shortages, any
overage . goes into the General Fund while any shortages are made, up ,by
the employee. He explained the Reconciliation Fund and reported there
is a State law that allows the Reconciliation Fund. Documentation will
be - maintained to identify responsibility and possible cause of any
overage /shortage. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman that
Ordinance No. 2306, rcreating a Treasurer's Reconcilitation Fund, be
passed: - carried, Lee, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp; Buchanan, Edmondson
and Hinman voting aye on roll call. -
ORDINANCE NO. 2306, AN ORDINANCE relating,to funds,and accounts; creat-
ing a Treasurer's Reconciliation Fund, stating its purpose and the
source of funds thereto, and providing for expenditures from the credit
to such fund; enacting Chapter 3.10 "Treasurer's Reconciliation Fund ",
and Section .3.1 0.010, - . 3.10.020 and .3.10.030 as a new Chapter and new
Sections of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*It.was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D -4105,
authorizing the acceptance of an increase to the City's Community De-
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velopment Block Grant, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmond-
son, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4105, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to accept an increase to
the City's Community Development Block Grant.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D -4106,
authorizing execution of a deed conveying certain real property to the
Young Women's Christian Association for use as a shelter for victims of
domestic violence, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson,
Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4106, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and
City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a deed conveying certain
real property to the Young Women's Christian Association, Inc., for use
as a shelter for victims of domestic violence.
Mayor Edmondson stated that she requested Item No. 18 -A be removed from
the Consent Agenda so that she may vote against the amendment for rea-
sons discussed at the last meeting. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by
Beauchamp that Resolution No. D -4107, amending the rules of procedure of
the Yakima City Council by repealing Rule B -1 "Members Must Attend
Meetings ", be passed: carried, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Hinman and Lee voting aye on roll call. Edmondson voting nay.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4106, A RESOLUTION amending the "Rules of Procedure of
Yakima City Council" by repealing rule B -1 "Members Must Attend Meet-
ings".
John Klingele, a citizen, stated that he requested Item #18 -B be removed
from the Consent Agenda in order to have a roll call on the motion. It
was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Sparling that Resolution No. D -4108,
amending Rule C "Meetings" of the Rules and Procedures of the Yakima
City Council, be passed: carried, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4108, A RESOLUTION amending Rule C, "Meetings ", of the
"Rules of Procedure of the Yakima City Council ".
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D -4109,
authorizing the granting of permits for sale of fireworks for 1979, be
passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Spar -
ling voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4109, A RESOLUTION granting permits for the retail sale
of fireworks within the City of Yakima for 1979.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D -4110,
authorizing payment of $50.00 to Kenneth R. Pottenger in settlement of a
claim for damages when the City sewer line backed up onto his property,
be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and
Sparling voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4110, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $50.00 to
Kenneth R. Pottenger in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the
City of Yakima.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that the report from the Dir-
ector of Community Development dated May 16, 1979, with respect to the
completion of the work on the fire lane signalization system (OPTICOM)
project, performed by Aztec Electric, Inc., be approved, the work • be
accepted and payment of final estimates as therein set forth is hereby
authorized: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and
Sparling voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that the report from the Parks
and Recreation Department dated June 20, 1979, with respect to com-
pletion of the work on parks irrigation systems, performed by May Nur-
sery, Inc., be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final
estimate as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call.
Wonder absent.
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s . *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that the budget report as of
May',-1979, be accepted: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,: Edmondson, Hinman
Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that July 10, 1979 be set as
the•date of hearing on Petition No. 949, filed by Cox Cable, requesting
annexation of'property: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman,
Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent. -
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that July 10 be set as the date
of hearing on the appeal to the Planning Commission's denial of a rezone
request filed by Hobart Weaver: carried, Beauchamp Buchanan, Edmond-
son, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
*It was MOVED by Hinman ;' seconded by Lee that‘Ordinance No. 2307, adopt-
ing a schedule of filing; fees for various City zoning and other land use
and development functions, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Edmondson, Hinman; Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Wonder
absent. '
ORDINANCE NO. "2307, AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning; adopting a.schedule
of filing fees for various City zoning and other land use and develop-
ment functions; and amending Section 12.80.020 of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code. "
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*An Ordinance 'amending " 1979 Budget,: appropriating money within the
Parks and Recreation Fund, having been read by title only previously, it
was MOVED 'by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Ordinance_No. 2308, : approp-
riating money - within the Parks & Recreation Fund, be passed: carried,
Beauchamp', Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye on
roll call. Wonder absent. -
ORDINANCE NO. 2308, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1979 Budget of the City of
Yakima' 'and appropriating money within 131 -Parks & Recreation Fund to
various accounts therein, all as appropriations for the 1979 City of
Yakima Budget.
*An Ordinancef amending the 1979 Budget and ,appropriating and trans- .
ferring monies-to various 'accounts' within various funds regarding the
1978 unpaid purchase orders, having been read by title only previously,
it was MOVED by»Hinman, seconded by Lee that Ordinance No. 2309; appro-
priating and to various accounts within various funds
regarding' 1978 unpaid` purchase orders, be 'passed: carried, "Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting• aye on roll call.
Wonder absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2309, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1979 budget for the City
of Yakima; and appropriating,u to various accounts within various
funds,'al1 as appropriations for 1979 budget for the City of Yakima.
*An Ordinance amending the 1979 budget and appropriating, transferring
and reappropriating money within and among various funds regarding FRS
funds, having been read by title only previously, it was MOVED by Hin-
man, seconded by ,Lee that Ordinance No. 2310-, appropriating, trans-
ferring and reappropriating money within and among various. funds re-
garding FRS Funds, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson,
Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2310, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1979 Budget for the City
of Yakima; and appropriating, transferring and reappropriating money
within and among various funds and accounts, all as appropriations for
the 1979 City of Yakima Budget.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Ordinance No. 2311, rela-
ting to the implementation of the Administrative Service Only (ASO)
self- insurance plan, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmond-
son, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2311, AN ORDINANCE relating to funds and accounts; creat-
ing an "Employee Health Benefit Claim Fund" and an "Employee Health
Benefit Reserve Fund ", declaring the purposes thereof, specifying the
source of funds thereto, and providing for expenditures therefrom;
enacting Chapter 3.09, "Employee Health Benefit Claim Fund" and Chapter
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3.10, "Employee Health Benefit Reserve Fund", and various sections
thereof, as new chapters and new sections of the City of Yakima Munici-
pal Code.
*It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D-4111,
authorizing the purchase of parts for emergency repairs to the City's
sewer rodding machine from Cascade Machinery without calling for bids,
be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and
Sparling voting aye on roll call. Wonder absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4111, A RESOLUTION ratifying the purchase from the firm
of Cascade Machinery of parts for emergency repair of the City's sewer
rodding machine.
It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Hinman to request staff to prepare
legislation to raise the City Council member's compensation from $25.00
to $50.00 per meeting, effective January, 1980. Mayor Edmondson re-
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marked that this raise will only be effective for the new Council mem-
bers. The question was called for the vote on the motion: carried,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting aye by
voice vote. Wonder voting nay. Councilman Wonder stated he did not
believe that $50.00 per meeting was adequate compensation.
Items of information supplied to Council were: City of Yakima pending
items update and pending items processed. 6/79; AWC Survey re revenue
sharing. 6/7/79; letter from Yakima County re Fairview-Sumac Collector
Sewer system. 6/8/79; letter to Yakima Housing Authority re Housing
Units. 6/18/79; letter from Yakima County Parks & Recreation re Yakima
Regional Greenway. 6/15/79; information on filing for public office -
July 30 thru August 3, from Yakima County Election Department. 6/13/79;
memo from Director of Community Development re Outside Utility Request
filed by Louis J. Gavin for water service. 6/20/79; memo from Director
of Community Development re Outside Utility Request filed by Mr. and
Mrs. Donald Painter for water service. 6/20/79; memo from City Attorney
re damage claim filed by Margaret Sirmon. 6/12/79; memo from Director
of Community Development re military exercise - August. 6/20/79; Air-
port Operations Statistics; monthly report of Chief of Police for May
1979; minutes of Civil Service meeting - June 12, 1979; and letter of
resignation from Ronald G. Meyers, City Treasurer. 6/22/79.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED
by Buchanan, seconded by Lee that this meeting be adjourned at the hour
of .10:50 PM: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee,
Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
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