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MAY 23, 1977
At 3:00 P.M. the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the
balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members
Allard, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, City Manager East-
man and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Allard.
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. 9 be deleted from the Consent Agenda. It was the con-
sensus of the Council that the deletion of Item No. 9, as requested, be
made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including
Resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that
the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder 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 Allard, seconded by Simmons that the Minutes of the
previous meeting, having been certified accurate by two Councilmen, and
no one present wishing to have said Minutes read aloud, be approved:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
voting aye on roll call.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on Federal Revenue Sharing
Funds - proposed use, Peter Hubbard, 115 North Naches Avenue, Apt. 8,
spoke to the Council requesting funds to be used for youth programs.
Marci Wilson, 410 North 56th Avenue, also spoke on this matter request-
ing funds for Mental Health Services. Also speaking on this matter was
Henry Beauchamp, 201 South 1st Street, requesting that Federal Revenue
Sharing Funds be used to provide social services for the poor, i.e., day
care provisions, and job training programs. Mrs. Brunner, 2905 Canter -
berry Lane, also requested that funds be used for Mental Health Services.
Councilman Allard said that all of these suggestions would be considered
by the Council.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on Federal Revenue Sharing
Funds - Budget, Assistant City Manager Zais explained that the City's
Federal Revenue Sharing expenditures proposed are $20,000 for Probation
Services and $3,580 for Cardio Pulmonary Resusitation Training Aids. It
was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Wonder that out of the 1977 Federal
Revenue Sharing Budget, money for Probation Services and Cardio Pulmonary
Resusitation Training Aids be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
This being the time set for the hearing on Revised Community Development
Budget, Eileen Kinney R.N., 1308 South 63rd Street, a member of the
Southeast Clinic spoke in favor of the additional bathroom proposed for
the clinic at the Southeast Community Center. Councilman Wonder questioned
the necessity of putting in sidewalks on the north side of Central
Avenue, 6th Street to Fair, and the irrigation line replacement for that
same area. Councilman Wonder suggested that the money saved be spent
for acquisition of real estate property to be used for low- income families
or for the paving of some gravel roads in that target area. Councilman
Allard stated that he agreed with these suggestions. Councilman Walker
asked what would happen to the rest of the budget if the sidewalk program
were to be deleted. City Manager Eastman clarified the requirements of
amending the budget;one of thein.being two public hearings. It was MOVED
by Wonder, seconded by Allard, that we approve the Community Development
Budget, as submitted, with the exception of Central Avenue sidewalk and
irrigation line replacement program, following legal procedure for two
hearings on the proposed use of that money saved. After discussion,
Councilman Wonder MOVED that this motion be tabled. Motion failed for
want of a second, and the Mayor called for a vote on the original motion:
Allard, Holbrook, and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Edmondson, Moore,
Simmons and Walker voting nay on roll call. Motion lost for want of a
majority vote. Councilman Moore explained his negative vote, saying he
believed that time is of the essence, even though he sympathized with
Councilman Wonder's suggestions. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by
Walker that Council accept the revised Community Development Budget as
outlined: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons and
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Walker voting aye on roll call. Wonder voting nay on roll call.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on Prestige Manor Preliminary
Plat, Ron Whitaker, Attorney, spoke in favor of the preliminary plan.
Mr. Whitaker stated that all the requirements of the City have been met.
An environmental assessment has been made and a report distributed to
the Council members. Councilman Wonder asked if the Planning Commission
had discussed this. Mr. Whitaker said that staff felt it was unnecessary
to bring this matter to the Planning Commission again; that once Council
had the Environmental Assessment, they would have enough facts to make
their decision. Mr. Whitaker had appeared before the Council on May 2,
1977, requesting permission to forego the Planning Commission Hearing and
come direct to Council on May 2 1977.Mr. Jim Kennedy, Attorney,
spoke in opposition to the preliminary plat, informing Council that he
II/ had not been properly notified of this hearing. Mr. Kennedy stated that
he believed state requirements were not complied with for proper notifi-
cation of this hearing. A notice of public hearing had not been pub-
lished, he had not been properly notified, and he did not receive a.
copy of the Environmental Assessment. Mr. Kennedy requested that Council
refer the matter back to the Planning Commission. Asked for his comments,
Mr. Whitaker said that if there was a lack of notice due to improper
publication, he can't argue with that but reiterated that he did not
feel it was necessary for this matter to again be referred to the Planning
Commission. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Walker that a date for
Council Hearing be set after the Planning Commission has heard it again:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
voting aye by voice vote.
Speaking on River Road L.I.D. No. 1011, City Manager Eastman referred to
Preston Shepherd's report which states that a total objection at the end
of the 30 day objection period represents 24.9% of the total L.I.D.
assessment. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons to authorize
staff to enter into an agreement with Preston Shepherd to proceed with
River Road LID No. 1011. Councilman Wonder asked how Preston Shepherd's
fee was established and City Manager Eastman said that he would get back
to him on this matter. After discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded
by Walker to table this motion for one week for additional information
requested by Wonder: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard voting nay by voice
vote.
After discussing thOIrtial funding to rebuild the Capitol Theatre, it
was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Wonder to table this item until a
decision has been reached on the Capitol Theatre Budget as discussed in
Study Session today: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Assistant City Manager Zais explained the agreement for technical services
with the U. S. Civil Service Commission. This agreement covers the
services of Bill Pack of the U. S. Civil Service Commission, to complete
Phase III of the Classification Study, reviewing 125 positions, which
the City agreed to do in the AFSCME Contract. Bill Pack informed the
11/ Council that Phase III would be handled much the same as the first two
phases already completed. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Wonder
that Resolution No. D-3694, authorizing the execution of an agreement
for Technical Services with the U. S. Civil Service Commission, be
passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
voting aye on roll call. Holbrook temporarily absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3694, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and
City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement for technical
services with the United States Civil Service Commission for a classifi-
cation study of city positions.
*It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3695,
authorizing payment of $1,173.08 to Trontech Corporation in settlement
of a claim for property damages resulting from installation of a City
sewer line across their property, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3695, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment in the amount of
$1,173.08 to Trontech Corporation in settlement of a claim for damages.
**In sert Historic Preservation Grant and Agreement'for
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It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3696,
authorizing payment of $12 to Marvin Adkins in settlement of a Damage
Claim for destruction of his watch band while attempting to subdue a
juvenile during the course of duty, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmond-
son, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, voting aye on roll
call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3696, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $12.00 to
Marvin Peter Adkins in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the
City of Yakima.
It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that Resolution No. D-3697,
changing the mandatory retirement age of general government personnel
from 65 to 70, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3697, A RESOLUTION declaring City policy regarding the
mandatory retirement age of general government employees.
*It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons to approve the Outside
Utility Request for Carroll_Wimberly, 42 West Washington, for water and
sewer services: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
*It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Simmons that the Report of the City
' Treasurer dated April 30, 1977, regarding the investment of the City of
Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED
by Moore, seconded by Wonder that this meeting be adjourned at the hour
of 5:40 P.M. to then meet on Thursday, May 26, 1977, at the hour of
12:30 P.M. in the Conference Room of City Hall: carried, Allard, Edmond-
son, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice
vote.
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