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OCTOBER 17, 1977
The City Council met in session on this date at 7:00 P.M. in the Conference
Room at City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W.K. "Pete"
Moore, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Councilman Simmons absent.
Mayor Edmondson reported that Maurice Smith's term on the Board of
Adjustment expires November 18, 1977. She stated that she has received
a letter from Mr. Smith requesting reappointment to the Board. Mayor
Edmondson reported that Mr. Smith had been appointed to fill out the
unexpired term of Robert Williams, and since last February, Mr. Smith
has missed only one meeting. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker
that Maurice Smith be reappointed to the Board of Adjustment for a term
of six years to expire November 18, 1983: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons
absent.
Mayor Edmondson distributed a copy of a letter from Don Schussler stating
that after meeting, the Bicentennial Pavilion Advisory Committee recommends
the appointments of Ron Cameron, Don Rothe, Jeanne Crawford, Thelma
Thayer, and Robin Moriarty to fill the vacancies on the Art Selection
Panel. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Wonder that Council accept
the nominations of the Bicentennial Pavilion Advisory Committee to fill
the vacancies of the Art Selection Committee, as recommended in their
letter of October 7, 1977: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Simmons absent.
Council members discussed the sign at the Yakima Center. Councilman
Wonder reported that the architect was slow in designing the sign.
Councilman Simmons present at 7:20 P.M.
City Manager Eastman reported that Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention
Bureau has applied for a sign permit to install a wood carved sign on
the lawn in front of the Center. Mr. Eastman reported that he advised
them to go through the Advisory Board first, and then through the City
Council.
Councilman Allard reported that on September 27, 1977, KIMA TV reporting
on the Human Relations Commission Meeting held September 26, 1977,
stated that if a second office for the Community Relations Officer is
obtained outside City Hall, that it might be a. good indication that the
office may be removed and the City Council would not be sorry. Councilman
Allard stated that he felt Council should reinforce to Hope Gomez,
Community Relations Officer, that Council is in. support of her activities.
Councilman Wonder stated that he would like to know what that office has
done for the last couple of months. He also stated.that.he thought all
the Council members were in support of that office. City Manager Eastman
stated that Ms. Gomez's report to the Council has been delayed because
of all the work she has been doing on the EDA programs and her work with
various contractors. He reported that her report should be in the next
Council packet. Councilman Moore stated that he felt the news report
was editorializing, and that should be stated as such, and not be a part
of the news report. Councilman Allard felt that Council should give the
news media the opportunity to ask questions right after Study Session,
and during the recess break during the Council meeting. . .
It was MOVED by. Walker, seconded by Holbrook to move into Executive
Session to discuss a law suit by the Indian Nation and State of Washington
relating to water rights: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore,
Simmons, Walker and Wonder. voting aye.by voice_vote.
At 8:00 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 Eastman
and City Attorney Andrews present on roll. call. . . _.
The Invocation was given by City Manager Eastman. _
Mayor Edmondson announced that an Executive Session had been held during
the Study Session to discuss a law suit by the Indian Nation and State
of Washington relating to water rights and also to discuss possible
litigation regarding the taxicab companies.
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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 member or citizen present. The City Attorney then read the
Consent Agenda, including resolutions and ordinances, by title. It was
MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook 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 Holbrook that the minutes of the
previous meeting, having been duly certified accurate by two Councilmen
and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, 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 the Resolution of Intention
to annex property for Municipal Airport purposes, it was MOVED by Wonder,
seconded by Holbrook that this matter be continued to November 7, 1977:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
voting aye by voice vote.
Mayor Edmondson proclaimed the month of October as Toastmistress Month.
Mayor Edmondson proclaimed the week of October 16 -22, 1977, as Transportation
Week, stating that this proclamation. was read earlier at the Chamber of
Commerce luncheon.
Mayor Edmondson also proclaimed the week of October 16 -22, 1977, as
Business Women's Week, so that the women in The professional Business
Women's Club may be commended.
Dr. Robert Atwood, Health District, distributed a report on the services
to Yakima and the proposed contributions of Cities and County for 1978.
He stated that only the first six months of this year are included in
the report, and for the first time, actual services and time spent are
recorded. Mrs. Donna Parker, Tabulator of the report, explained the
report to Council, stating that the proposed contributions of the Cities
and the County have not been approved by the Board as yet. Several
Council members asked questions regarding the increase in the proposed
contributions for the City. Dick Zais, Assistant City Manager, stated
that in the last five or six years the contributions to the Health
District have been paid out of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. Dr.
Atwood reported that there is approximately a 15% increase in the budget
for 1978; 14% of the increase is for wages, as mandated by the State
Legislature. He reported that the Health District is only asking for a
10% increase from the local Cities. The remaining 5% is coming from
other sources. Councilman Simmons expressed concern about using FRS
Funds for the Health District contributions. City Manager Eastman
stated that he understood Council did not like using FRS Funds for
ongoing City functions or projects. He stated that he would be bringing
to Council a preliminary budget, which would have the Health District
contributions paid out of the General Fund. Councilman Allard expressed
concern about Council members on the Health District Board making decisions
without consulting the entire Council on budget matters. Mayor Edmondson
stated that there are three Council members on the Health District
Board. They are Nadine Walker, Bill Simmons and Mayor Edmondson.
Councilman Moore stated that there is approximately a 9% increase in
contributions proposed, and a portion of that increase is predicated on
the increased number of people and assessed valuation. Dr. Atwood
stated that the Health District is asking for $8,400 more to provide
services to an additional 5,000 people and the City will have $50,000,000
of assessed valuation increase to cover the cost. Dr. Atwood stated
that the per capita assessment has increased approximately 9 %. City
Manager Eastman stated that he figured the per capita assessment increase
at 3% and the population increase as 8 %. Mayor Edmondson announced that
there will be a District Health Board meeting on October 25, 1977, and
invited the Council members to attend.
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John Klingele, a citizen, inquired when street signs would be installed
in the uptown CBD. City Manager Eastman stated,that signs have not been
designed or budgeted, but they will be done as soon as possible. Mayor
Edmondson also reported that the flag brackets need to be installed
also.
*It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that the report of the
City Engineer,. dated. October 10, 1977, with respect to the completion of
the work on Public Works Contract, 65th Avenue Sewer District, L.I.D.
#1012, performed by Low's Crane and Excavating, be approved, the work be
accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth is
hereby authorized: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
*It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-
3790, authorizing payment of a damage claim in the amount of $4.50,
filed by Dallas C. Rice as compensation for the loss of an antique wash
tub and garbage can, inadvertently disposed of by the Refuse Dept., be
passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO D -3790, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $4.50 to
Dallas C. Rice in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City
of Yakima.
*It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that the Out of State
Travel Request for James Eakin, Airport Manager, to attend a Federal
Aviation Administration Security School, November 8 -21, 1977, in Oaklahoma
City, at no cost to the City, be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
*A report having been received from the Planning Commission, it was
MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook to fix the time of hearing for
October 31, 1977, on the Preliminary Plat for Lind Addition located on
North 30th Avenue, near Richey Road, as submitted by Leon Savaria:
carried Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
voting aye on roll call.
*A report having been received from the Planning Commission, it was
MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that the Outside Utility Request
filed by C. W. Wimberly and Bill Hambelton for water and sewer services
to property at the N/E corner of North 16th Avenue and River Road be
approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons, Walker
and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Having been continued from last week, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded
by Allard that Ordinance No. 2115, rezoning property located at 56th
Avenue and Summitview, to Planned Development zone, as filed by Safeway
Inc., be passed: carried, Allard, Moore, Simmons and Wonder voting aye
on roll call. Edmondson, Holbrook and Walker voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO.2115, AN ORDINANCE rezoning certain properties situated on
the southwest corner of the intersection of 56th Avenue and Summitview
Avenue, within the City of Yakima, from Planned Development zone and R-
1, one - family zone, to Planned Development zone.
*It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook that Ordinance No. 2116,
discontinuing the pedestrian mall on 2nd Street between Walnut and "B"
Streets, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO 2116, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; discontinuing
the pedestrian mall on 2nd Street between Walnut and "B" Streets by
repealing City of Yakima Ordinance No. 1580; repealing Sections 9.50.215
and 9.50.355 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an
emergency.
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Mayor Edmondson announced that appointments to fill the vacancies on the
Art Selection Committee have been made in Study Session. It was MOVED
by Walker, seconded by Simmons to reaffirm the appointments of Ron
Cameron, Don Rothe, Jeanne Crawford, Thelma Thayer and Robin Moriarty to
the Art Selection Committee: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Mayor Edmondson also announced that the reappointment of Maurice Smith
to the Board of Adjustment was also made in Study Session. It was MOVED
by Moore, seconded by Walker to reaffirm the reappointment of Maurice
Smith to the Board of Adjustment: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook,
Moore, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED
by Moore, seconded by Allard that this meeting be adjourned at the hour
of 8:55 P.M.: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Moore, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
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