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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 Lynn Buchanan, Don HinMan, Nadine Lee and
Gordon Wonder and City Manager Zais and Assistant City Attorney Vanek
present on roll call. Councilman Henry Beauchamp present after 8:35
P.M. Councilman Jack Sparling absent.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Edmondson.
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. 16 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Councilman Hinman
requested that Items No. 23, 25 and 31 be added to the Consent Agenda.
John Klingele, a citizen, requested that Item No. 4 be removed from the
Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the
deletion of Items No. 4 and 16 and the addition of Items No. 23, 25 and
31, as requested, be made. The Acting City Clerk then read the Consent
Agenda items, including Resolutions and Ordinances, by title. It was
MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read,
be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting
aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Sparling absent. (Subsequent para-
graphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda
to be handled under one motion without further discussion.)
John Klingele, a citizen, referred to page 339 of the September 11, 1979
Council minutes stating that he would like the phrase "for park pur-
poses" included in his statement referring to the City Charter, follow-
ing "City is not allowed to purchase property". It was MOVED by Hinman,
seconded by Buchanan that the minutes of the September 4, 1979 'meeting
and the minutes of the September 11, 1979 meeting as corrected, 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 and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Beauchamp and Sparling absent.
Mayor Edmondson commented on the editorial in the September 20, 1979
Herald-Republic issue regarding the City's budget process. She stated
that she called them early in the morning and told them that some of
their facts were inaccurate. She stated that she is unhappy with the
article and the fact that the second edition was not corrected. Council
member Lee stated that she too was unhappy with that Editorial.
Councilman Wonder stated that the Editorial is an opinion of the Editor.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the assessment roll for
L.I.D. No. 1017,_Larsons Lots Irrigation District and no one present
wishing to speak to this matter, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by
Buchanan that _Ordinance No. 2329, confirming the assessment roll for
L.I.D. No. 1017, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Wonder and
Buchanan voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Sparling absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2329, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment roll covering
Local Improvement District No. 1017 as created and established by
Ordinance No. 2161 of the Ordinances of the City of Yakima.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the assessment roll for
L.I.D. No. 1018, Ranchette Subdivision Sewer District, Ken Colvin, 708
Pickens Road, objedted to his assessment. He related the process used
to form the L.I.D. The city Engineer gave the area residents an
estimate and based on that they agreed to proceed with the L.I.D. The
bids.were let and then they were told that the bids came in over the
estimate. They were told that the bid came in at approximately $77,000
and the estimated bid was approximately $45,000. He stated that they
weren't told that there would be engineering costs added to the $77,000.
He stated that he feels he has been mislead. Bryon Smith, 709 Pickens
Road, stated that he submitted a letter to the City Clerk in protest to
his assessment. He stated that he understands that the engineering fee
is about $13,000 and it is more than he anticipated. Mayor Edmondson
read into the record the names and addresses of residents who submitted .
letters of protest, as follows: Bryon L. Smith, 709 Pi Road; Hal
Ebner, Pickens Road; Lynn Erickson, 704 Pickens Road; Stanley Serafin,
801 Pickens Road; W. L. Treglown, 618 Pickens Road; and William and Lois
Eakin. Mr. Smith presented another letter from Walter Weeks, 705
Pickens Road, objecting to the assessments, stating that the
misrepresentation of information given to the property owners represents
a fraud. He request ed that the City waive the engineering fees and only
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charge on the actual cost to put the line in or an appeal will be filed.
Bill Eakin, 622 Pickens Road, stated that most of the people don't
object to the actual cost of the project, but object to the loading of
additional costs. Hal Ehmer, 617 Pickens Road, objected to his
assessment stating that the difference of $90,000 for the final project
and $77,000 of the contract is a bit much. Scott Wilson, 802 Pickens
Road, spoke about the condition of the road around the curve stating
that the loose gravel comes onto the roadway and additional asphalt
needs to be laid dcwn. There being no one further wishing to speak, the
public portion of the hearing was declared closed by Mayor Edmondson.
Council member Lee stated that she understood that this extra amount was
' taken to the people and they voted to absorb the extra costs. Carol
Darby, Director of Community Development, gave some background
information on this project. The L.I.D. was formed on August 14, 1978
with a preliminary estimate of $45,000 (including Engineering costs),
based on $30.00 per lineal foot. In October a lot was dropped from the
L.I.D. The engineering staff designed two alternatives -- one design
having the line going down Pickens Road and the other design having the
line going in the back of the lots, and both alternatives were bid. She
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stated that the records do not have anything in it regarding meetings
with the citizens. She stated that staff spoke with Herb Mayer, former
City Engineer, about this and he said he had talked with the citizens
and they agreed to go with Alternative A. Mayor Edmondson stag that
Mr. Colvin remembered the amount of the construction bid, but could not
remember any engineering fees being discussed. Miss Darby stated that
maybe the City Engineer did not mention that the $77,000 figure did not
include engineering costs. The engineering costs were figured at 14%,
which is normal; it is actual time costs. Councilman Wonder expressed
concern that another public hearing was not held when the bids came in
above 10% of the estimate. Miss Darby stated that it is a policy to go
back to the people and try to work something through first. Councilman
Wonder inquired if staff has a recommendation for solving this
difference. Miss Darby stated that she does not, however, one
alternative may be to take those funds out of the Water-Sewer Fund, if
possible. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to have staff
come up with a solution for funding and advise Council of any legal
ranifications: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder
' voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp and Sparling absent. Mayor
' ' Edmondson announced that this hearing has been continued until further
information has been received.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the assessment roll for
L.I.D. No. 1019A, Airport Industrial Park Domestic Water District and
L.I.D. No. 1019B, Airport Industrial Park Fire District and no one
present wishing to speak to L.I.D. No. 1019A, it was MOVED by Hinman,
seconded by Lee that Ordinance No. 2330, confirming the assessment roll
for L.I.D. No. 1019A, be passed: carried, Hinman, Lee, Wonder, Buch-
anan, and Edmondson voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Sparling
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2330, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment roll covering
Local Improvement District No. 1019-A as created and established by
Ordinance No. 2216 of the Ordinances of the City of Yakima.
There being no one present wishing to speak to L.I.D. No. 1019B, it was
MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that Ordinance No. 2331, confirming the
assessment roll for L.I.D. No. 1019B, be passed: carried, Lee, Wonder;
Buchanan, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and
Sparling absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2331, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment roll covering
Local Improvement District No. 1019-B as created and established by
Ordinance No. 2217 of the Ordinances of the City of Yakima.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the assessment roll for
- L.I.D. No. 1021, Pierce Street Water District, John Klingele, a citizen,
asked why the fixed charges were $20.00 instead of $30.00 like the other
Carol Darby, Director of Development, stated that
this L.I.D. was started before the fixed L.I.D. charges were increased.
There being no other citizen present wishing to speak to this matter, it
was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Ordinance No. 2332, confirming
the assessment roll for L.I.D. No. 1021, be passel: carried, Wonder,
Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, and Lee voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp
and Sparling absent..
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ORDINANCE NO. 2332, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment roll covering
Local Improvement District No. 1021 as created and established by
Ordinance No. 2218 of the Ordinances of the City of Yakima.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on Petition No. 940, filed by
Burlington Northern, Inc., requesting annexation of 23 acres of certain
property bordering on the corporate limits of Yakima, along the east and
south boundaries, and no citizen present wishing to speak to this
matter, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that Ordinance No. 2333,
annexing said property, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson,
Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Sparling
Absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2333, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City of
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This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone application of
Washington Mutual Savings Bank, for property located in the vicinity of
205 North 4Oth Avenue, Council member Lee questioned the amount of
property dedicated' for right-of-way by the Bank. Carol Darby, Director
of Community Development, stated that staff tries to negotiate for
additional right-Of-way when they cone in for a rezone. City Manager
Zais stated that the action requested is to have Council request that
legislation be prepared. This change was requested by the City Attorney
so that he may incorporate the Council's findings into the Ordinance.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman to instruct staff to prepare the
legislation approving the said rezone request with the conditions
outlined by staff: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, ,Hinman; Lee. and Wonder .
voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp and Sperling absent. _
This being the time fix- for the hearing on the rezone application of
U.S. Land Trust CoMpany, Inc., for property located immediately south of
the intersection of Prasch Avenue and South 15th Avenue, Carol Darby,
Director of Community Development, reported that this is a passive solar
project and is one of the most exciting projects to come to staff in a
Long time. There, being no citizen present wishing to speak to this
matter, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to.instruct staff
to prepare the proper legislation using the findings of staff: carried,
Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Beauchamp and Sparling absent.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone application of
Robert Kellett for property located at 1406 Summitview'Avenue, Wanda
Kellett, 226 So. 16th Avenue, spoke in. support of the rezone and re-
quested that an emergency clause be included in the Ordinance because
they are having problems in keeping the building in repair and would
like to have their builder get started as soon as possible. City,Man-
ager Zais explained the normal procedure the rezone would follow,
stating normally- the rezone would take effect about 6 weeks from now.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded,. by Hinman to direct staff to prepare
legislation for the Planned Development as requested by Robert Kellett
with an emergency ,clause and bring it .back to Council at the next study
session next -week, using staff findings and Mrs. Kellett's statement
about.the.need for the emergency clause. Assistant City Attorney Vanek
requested additional information on the.need for the emergency _clause.
Councilman Hinman 'reported that .the greenhouse is by the sidewalk and
there is a sign posted that says "Beware of Falling Glass". Mrs.
Kellett reported that there is sane danger to their customers and to the
people who work there. She reported that soma kids have been throwing
rocks through the windows and the.glass is falling on the sidewalk. The
question was called for the vote on the motion:. carried, BuChanan,
Edmondson, Hinman„ Lee and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp
and Sparling absent. . _ ...
Mayor Edmondson stated that a, petition_has been. filed with the City
Clerk by several property owners surrounding the Glascam project located
between So. .46th _Avenue and So. 48th Avenue, between Summitview and
Chestnut, regarding the fencing of the project. She read the petition,
as..follows:. "We,. the undersigned owners of property located in the
district .hereinafter described do hereby request that Glascam Builders
be required to adhere to the final proposal of the 'Summitview Planned
Development' as presented to and approved by the City Council in regard
-to the masonary wall. A variance has been made by the Planning Com-
mission to allow chain link fencing and arborvitae instead of a five
foot masonry wall; as previously stated. We oppose the change of this
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nature along 46th Avenue adjacent to the development on the basis of
appearance due to disease and dying trees and the height these trees
obtain obstructing our view". She 'stated that she has received several
calls on this matter. Ray Rosenkranz, 106 No. 46th Avenue, requested
that his name be added to the petition. Dave Lemke, 1 So. 46th Avenue,
stated that no one in the neighborhood was notified prior to the three
foot chain link fence being installed around the project. He stated
that they were promised by the Planning Commission and Council that
before any changes were made, they would be notified. (Councilman
Beauchamp present after 8:35 p.m.) Mel Bunce, 4504 West Chestnut spoke
against the modification stating that a three foot chain link fence
changes the whole complex. Elwin Burch, 111 No. 46th Avenue, read some
of his notes fran the community meeting held in July, 1978 at which Mr.
Campbell had stated some conditions, which included that the outside
will be offset with a masonry wall with plantings with automatic
watering. He stated he did not consider the changing of a fence a minor
change. Beverly Orteig, 4502 West Chestnut, spoke against the change in
the fencing. Gerald Puyear, 1 No 46th Avenue, spoke against the change
of the fencing being approved and objected to the lack of dust control.
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Ray Rosenkranz, 106 No. 46th Avenue, spoke about the dust problem and
the adverse effect it had on his orchard. He stated that he still
protests the L.I.D. on 46th Avenue. Jim Purdin, 4509 W Chestnut,
stated that he was looking forward to the five foot masonry fence
because it would help keep the dust down and also keep the kids from
climbing over the fence for a short cut. Adrienne Grant, 115 No. 46th
Avenue, stated she thought the Planned Development was a contract and
questioned the fact that Mr. Campbell will follow through with the rest
of the requirements. Ron Whitaker, Attorney representing Glascam Build-
ers, reviewed the process Glascam followed to get the modification and
explained the modification in detail. He reported that the Planning
Commission voted unanimously that this was a minor change. He stated
Glascam went through the proper procedures and has spent almost $35,000
and if Council overturns this decision, then he requests that the City
reimburse Glascam for the $35,000. Carol Darby, Director of Community
Developuent, stated that she granted the minor modification based on the
Ordinance, which she read. Miss Darby stated that a three foot chain
link fence has been installed rather than the four foot fence granted in
the modification. She stated that she spoke with Glascam and they will
add the additional foot of fencing. Mr. Whitaker stated that the arch-
itect had decided that it would not serve any purpose to put in a four
foot fence, however, there is no problem in changing it. It was MOVED
by Wbnder, seconded by Buchanan to request staff to consider this a
major modification to the Planned Development: carried, Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Sparling absent. Carol Darby then requested direction fran the Council
on what to consider a major or minor modification. It was the general
consensus of the Council that that issue be discussed at a later date.
Betty Gaudette, 701 No. 6th Street, representing the Northeast Neighbors
Improvement Association, explained that the area involved covers 2nd
Street east to North 10th Street and from "B" Street north to "I"
Street. She stated that there have been neighborhood meetings
throughout the summer and one of the problems defined was dog problems.
She stated that Mr. Chinn has sane recommendations fran the Association
to present to Council. Mr. Chinn, 514 No. 2nd Street, submitted a list
of the recommendations made by the Association, which he reviewed.
Marge Thompson, 1402 McKinley, related a problem she has with people
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harrassing her dog and the resulting complaints fran the neighbors.
Mayor Edmondson suggested Mrs. Thompson get some legal help. Harold
Cost, 311 No. 7th Street, spoke about his concerns regarding dogs
running in pacts during the night and early morning hours. He suggested
that people who have been served with a warrant for violation of the
leash law, should be made to put up a bond when they appeal and go to
court. He urged stronger enforcement of the Ordinances and suggested
that the collection of stiffer fines and bonds should be able to support
an additional animal control officer to work the evening hours. Betty
Gaudette submitted a list Of people who support this request. Del
Trimble, Animal Control Officer, explained the current fine schedules.
He suggested that Council set an amount for the fine in the Ordinance.
He stated that the fine is fixed at the discretion of the Judge and in
most cases the Judge is very lenient. Assistant City Attorney Vanek
stated that Council can specify an amount for the fine, however, the
court has the power to defer sentence. Councilman Wonder recommended
that a Council Committee be appointed to work with the Northeast
Neighbors Improvement Association. It was the general consensus of the
Council that Council members Buchanan and Wonder serve on that Committee
of the Council.
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B. Ardis Nelson, 1101 East "A" Street, referred to a letter given to
Council previously regarding the water drainage problems they are exper-
iencing in that area. He asked if Council has done anything about the
problem. He reported that water tested in that area is Shown to be
polluted and is a health hazard. Dick Zais, City Manager, reported that
he and Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, have reviewed
this problem and he has requested a report on this. He stated that at
this point, an identifiable solution has not been found. There is also
some problem regarding the legal aspect of the City's responsibility.
He stated that it is a major problem area and it is going to involve a
considerable amount of money whether it is a City problem or not. Mayor
Edmondson requested that staff keep in contact with Mr. Nelson, Mts.
Adams, Mts. Norton and Mr. King to keep them updated on the City's
efforts to solve this problem. Mr. Thomas King, 1009 East Yakima
Avenue, reported the problem he has in that area and his need to
continually pump water out of his basement. Valerie Wilson, 16 No. llth
Street, reported the health problem she has with stagnant water standing
in her backyard. She also reported that she had her septic tank pumped
and the next morning it was filled again with water. Dorothy Adams,
1004 East 8th Street, told of the deterioriation of her house because of
the water problem. Emily Norton, 9 No. llth Street, reported that she
had her septic tank pumped and within two days it was filled again.
Referring to the joint drainage study being conducted by the County and
the City, Carol Darby reported that the County has narrowed the
selection down to two consultants. She reported that the timeframe for
completion is 6 to 8 months. She reported that staff has received
conflicting opinions as to the cause of the problem from various eng-
ineers. Council members questioned Miss Darby about possible funding
sources and Miss Darby stated that EDA is the most logical funding
source. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, stated a friend of hers had a
similar problem and it was caused by plugged drains.
John Klingele, 1312 West Walnut, inquired about the impact that Hughes
Air West strike is having on the Airport budget. Mayor Edmondson stated
that it is too early to realize the impact, but staff will bring a
report.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No.
D-4148, authorizing the execution and delivery of a right-of-way doc-
ument to Pacific Power and Light Company, be passed: carried, Buchanan,
Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp
and Sparling absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4148, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor
and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute and deliver a
right-of-way easement document to Pacific Power and Light Company.
*It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No.
D-4149, authorizing the segregation of an assessment in L.I.D. No. 1011,
be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting
aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Sparling absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4149 A RESOLUTION ordering segregation of an assess-
ment in Local 3mprovement District No. 1011.
Councilman Wonder expressed concern about the contract with APCOA for
parking at the Air Terminal, stating that he thought the City should go
out for bids for the operation of the parking lot. City Manager Zais
reported that the lease has an option to renew for another five year
period. He stated that he would check to see if it is an exclusive
option. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, stated that she
indicated to APCOA that the increased rate would not automatically be
included in the new lease. She stated that staff is requesting the two
month lease to have the time to explore other options. It was MOVED by
Hinman,. seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4150, authorizing the
extension of a contract regarding management and operation of the Yakima
Air Terminal Parking, with APCOA, be passed: carried, Edmondson,
Hinman, Lee, Wonder, Beauchamp and Buchanan voting aye on roll call.
Sparling absent.
RESOLUTION NO.. D-4150, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a "Rein-
statement, Modification and Extension Agreement; re management and
operation of Yakima Air Terminal Parking" with APCOA Division, iTT
Consumer Services Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio.
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It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No.
D-4151, authorizing the Abatement of fire hazards on private property,
be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting
aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Sparling absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4151, A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement of fire
hazards on certain property, directing notice to property owners to
Abate such hazards and, in the alternative, authorizing abatement by the
Fire Marshal.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No.
D affirming the action of the Planning Commission in denying the
' rezone of property situated at 62 and 64 West Mead Avenue, as requested
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by Hobart Wbaver, be passed: carried, Budianan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee
and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Sparling absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4152, A RESOLUTION affirming the action of the Planning
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Commission in denying the rezone of property situated at 62 and 64 West
Mead Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R-2, Two Family Zone
to B-3, General Business Zone; and repealing Resolution No. D-4114,
adopted July 10, 1979.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that the report of the
City Engineer dated August 29, 1979, with respect to the completion of
the work on Pierce Street Paving, L.I:D. No. 1020 performed by Yakima
Asphalt Paving Company, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of
the final estimate as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried,
Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Beauchamp and Sparling absent.
*It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that October 9, 1979 be
set as the date of hearing on TRI-Al-CO Rezone request: carried, Buch-
anan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beau-
Champ and_Sparling absent.
*It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that October 9, 1979, be
set as the date for a public meeting for the approval of the Tancara
Final Plat: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting
aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Sparling absent.
City Manager Zais reported that the Central Washington Fair Board
reported to him that they would like to withdraw their request for
additional his service during the week of the Fair, because of lack of
time to do proper advertising. Mayor Edmondson suggested that the Fair
Board should bring this request to Council earlier next year.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No.
914153, authorizing the execution a contract modification extending
CETA funding through December 31, 1979, be passed: carried, Budhanan,
Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp
and Sparling Absent.'
RESOLUTION - NO. D-4153, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and
City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a contract modification with
the Yakima County Department of Human Services, Division of Manpower
Development, for the extension of CETA Programs in the City of Yakima.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D-4154, II/
authorizing the acceptance of a letter of agreement with Fred Porter for
paying court-appointed attorneys fees for 1980, be passed: carried,
Hinman, Lee, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buctanan and Edmondson voting aye on
roll call. Sparling absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and
City Clerk of the City of Yakima to accept a letter of agreement for
paying courtappointed attorneys fees for the year 1980.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No.
D-4155, authorizing the execution of a "Statement of Agreement" for
participation in a "Highway Safety Program Analysis", be passed: car-
ried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye on roll
call. - Beauchamp and Sparling absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4155, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a "Statement of
Agreement" for participation in a "Highway Safety Program Analysis".
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It, was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4156,
authorizing the execution of an agreement with. Yakima County and Yakima
County Transportation Exdhange relating to transporting developmentally
disabled and senior citizens, be passed: carried, Lee, Wonder, Beau-
champ, Buchanan, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Sperling
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4156, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement
with Yakima County and Yakima County Transportation Exchange relating to
transporting developmentally disabled and senior citizens.
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City Manager Zais reported that staff net with-the people :requesting
that Pitcher Street become a one street and with Yakima Music and
Weaver Exterminating Service who Objected. to that proposal and an agree-
ment has been reach ed as to the placemarit of various signs to direct
traffic. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder to direct staff to
prepare ,„. proper legislation, bas on the staff. report _regarding
Pitcher -Street: Carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, „Hinman, Lee
11/ and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Sperling absent.
It was_MOVED Wonder seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No.
providing, for. the vacation of a portion of a street right-of-way as
requested_by J.. R. GUstafson and Robert Lynch, be passed: _carried,
Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder _voting aye on roll call.
B•eaudhamp and.Sparling absent. '
ORDINANCE NO. 2334, AN ORDINANCE providing for the vacation of a portion
of street_right-of-way within the City of Yakima, Washington and repeal-
ing_City of Yakima Ordinance No. 2313, enacted July 10 1979.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2335,
prohibiting parking at all times on North 3Ist Avenue, between Summit-
view.and_Rarge and on the south side of Haynes Street, between Pleasant
' Avenue _and, Queen ;Avenue, be passed: carried, Budhanan,_Edmondson,
flimman,Lee and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Sperling
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absent.,
ORDINANCE NO. ,2335, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; prohib-
iting parking at all times on certain streets within the City of Yakima;
and amending Section 9.50,500 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
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*It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2336,
amending the Compensation Plan for City employee's relating to, the City
Engineer position, be passed: carried,,BuChanan, Edmondson,,Hinmen, Lee
and Wonder voting aye on roll call: Beauchamp and Sparling absent.
ORDINANCE NO". 2336, AN ORDINANCE .relating to City personnel; adopLing a
Compensation Plan or City employees;_amending Section 2.20.110.of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency.
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*It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinande No. 2337,
levying the ad valorem taxes for 1980, be passed: carried, Buchanan,
Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp
and Sparling absent. ' - _
ORDINANCE NO. .2337, AN ORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount of ad
valorem taxes necessary to balance estimated revenue with estimated
expenditures.for the 1980 budget for,the City of Yakima.
It was the general consensus of the Council to continue the discussion
on 'appointments to boards ,and commissions for one week. _
Mayor Edmondson reported that she received a. letter on Monday from Joyce
Arthur, owner of Make-A-Wish Concession, in Whidh she requested Council
' to instruct staff to approve a vending licence for the upcoming Sunfair
Parade. She reported that Ms. Arthur has an.established business in the
Selah area and is a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Edmondson
stated that administration denied her request for a vendor's license.
She also stated that Council had given staff direction some time ago
regarding their concern about this. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by
Hinman to uphold the denial for a vendor's license, made by staff:
carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting
aye by voice vote. Sperling absent. Mayor Edmondson stated that she
would advise Ms. Arthur of this decision.
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Mayor Edmondson reported that Council has been invited to attend the
award services at Eisenhower High School at which Susan Eisenhower,
granddaughter of Dwight Eisenhower, will present a placque to the
student body on October 8, at 10:00 a.m. She stated that the would like
to know how many of the Council members will be attending so they can
reserve seats. It was determined that all Council members will attend
the affair.
Mayor Edmondson proclaimed the week of September 23, 1979 as Rape ?ware -
ness Week.
Council member Lee suggested that Council send a letter to Seattle First
National Bank thanking them for their policy of providing their emp-
loyees with bus passes. City Manager Zais reported that Seattle First
contacted him and they will give bus passes to their employees. He
further stated that the pass will be developed at the regular rate. It
was the general consensus of the Council to send Seattle First a letter.
Councilman Wonder expressed concern about the Yakima Housing Authority's
lack of action regarding the audit findings, and suggested that Council
write a letter in response to Mr. Hargis' letter. He stated that he
felt something stricter should be done by the Housing Authority other
than just tightening their controls. Mayor Edmondson stated that when
this was discussed last, Council had decided to wait until a statement
came from the Attorney General's Office before any action be taken.
Councilman Wonder stated that he felt that regardless of what the Attor-
ney General's statement is, the City should let the Housing Authority
Board know its feelings on this matter. Councilman Hinman reiterated
what he said during the last discussion of this subject. He expressed
some concern on haw the federal officials will view the community's
action regarding this incident when the City applies for federal funds.
He reported that after speaking with two members of the Board, he feels
that by the Council's inaction, they are thinking we are not concerned.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to write a letter to the
Housing Authority Board telling them we are still concerned about this
situation and we hope that it is clarified in the not too distant future
and that it is not white washed, or words to that effect: carried,
Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Beauchamp voting nay. Sparling absent. It was the general consensus of
the Council to review the letter prior to its being sent.
It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder to move into Executive Session
for the purpose of discussing prospective . litigation and then adjourn
the meeting. Councilman Wonder questioned if Council can only go into
Executive Session to discuss pending litigation when the discussion of
that can effect the outcome. Assistant City Attorney Vanek reported
that all litigation may be discussed in Executive Session. He stated
that part of the reason for that is because the relationship between the
City Attorney, and the Council becomes the same as an attorney- client
situation. Referring to recent newspaper articles, Mayor Edmondson
questioned if Council should even continue to have Executive Sessions if
confidentality of the session can't be maintained. Council member Lee
commented on the necessity of Executive Sessions. The question was
called for the vote on the motion: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Sparling
absent.
Items of information supplied to Council were: City Manager Memo to
department heads re 1980 preliminary budget adjustments. 8/31/79; City
Attorney's response to letter from Office of the Attorney General re
Yakima Housing Authority. 9/11/79 and 9/13/79; letters from Yakima
Valley Disposal, Inc., re refuse bin service. 8/20/79 and 9/13/79; and
monthly report of the Chief of Police for August, 1979.
There being no further to came be ore the Council, following the Exec-
utive Session, the meeting was a 'o ed t the hour of 11:25 p.m.
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