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NOVEMBER 29, 1976
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M.
in the Conference Room of Yakima City Hall. Council members
present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, Ralph
Holbrook, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder.
Councilman W. K. "Pete" Moore was absent.
Councilman Wonder stated that the DARC Committee is concerned
with the PBIA assessments and the purchase of the Mall Garage.
Mr. Wonder requested a special Executive Session to discuss
matters with the Mall Garage Committee before going much further
with the downtown redevelopment. It was the consensus of
the Council to meet Thursday, December 2, 1976 in the Council
Chambers of Yakima City Hall at 12:30 p.m. to discuss the
purchase of the Mall Garage if the Garage Committee is available,
the upcoming interviews for the City Manager position and
to have a regular session to discuss management compensation.
It was the consensus of the Council to also meet Monday, December
6, in the Council Chambers of Yakima City Hall at 1:30 p.m.
to discuss the budget. The regular City Council meeting for
that date will be at 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Charles Countryman and Mr. Dick Ostrander of the Yakima Valley
Regional Library Committee spoke to Councilmen re the PBIA
assessment for the Library. They said they are prohibited
by State Code as to what certain monies can be spent for and
it has not yet been determined if the Library could use funds
to pay the assessment. Mr. Countryman asked that if the City
feels it has to assess the Library, they would like the City
to take the money out of the monthly allowance as the pension
fund is, because they would rather the money be taken_ out
before they ever see it. Ken Thompson, Finance Officer, reported
on the PBIA stating that if the County does not pay their
assessment, the City will lose approximately $9,000 a year.
He also said this could be made up with new businesses, monthly
parkers, Christmas decorations, promotion or some other income.
It was the consensus of the Council to study this further
at a later date and to thank Mr. Countryman and Mr. Ostrander
for their report. The Council will, as requested, take the
money for the Library assessment out of the monthly allowance.
The Council members discussed the proposed reclassification
plan with Director of Management and Budget, Chuck Rains.
The departments reclassified were sent questionnaires to be
filled out by the employee and reviewed by his supervisor.
These questionnaires were then reviewed by the staff. Approximate-:
ly 65% of the employees filling out the questionnaire were
interviewed. Mr. Rains stated that if the plan had been kept
up to date, only between 25 and 30 percent of the employees
would have had to be interviewed. Councilmen stated they
would like to review this deeper studying department by department.
Councilman Holbrook asked if the questionnaire could be made
available. Mr. Rains stated that they are in worksheet form,
but can be made available to the Council. Councilman Allard
stated he approves of the theory and feels this plan is good
as it hasn't been done for many years and it has also been
approved by the Civil Service Commission.
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers
for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding,
Councilmen Allard, rHolbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, Acting
City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll
call. Councilman Moore absent on roll call having been excused.
The Invocation was given by Acting City Manager Zais.
The minutes of the previous meeting having not yet been received
by Council, Mayor Edmondson stated these minutes will be approved
when received.
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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.
It was requested by Acting City Manager Zais that item No.
14 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the consensus
of the Council that the addition, as requested, be made.
The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Simmons,
seconded by Holbrook that the Consent Agenda, as read,
be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore absent.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceeded by an asterisk (*) indicate
items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion with-
out further discussion.)
This being the time set for a hearing on the 1977 Preliminary
Budget, Mr. Richard Wiehl, Attorney for Eichler Disposal
spoke to Council re garbage bins in the City asking that
Council keep the City out of this business and let it be
handled by private industry as it was last year. Mr. Harold
Smith, representing Yakima Valley Senior Citizens spoke
to Council asking the purpose of CETA positions and requesting
that Council consider keeping the two CETA employees that work'
in the Senior Citizens Center. Councilman Simmons told
Mr. Smith that CETA is a job training programfunded primarily
from the Federal Government designed to train persons so
they can either be absorbed by the employer or be qualified
to get a job in private industry. Mr. Marvin Birkby, President
of the Yakima Basketball Association spoke to Council urging
them to try to keep the recreational supervisor who is
a CETA employee. Mr. Birkby stated that the recreational
supervisor schedules basketball and slow-pitch tournaments
which takes a great deal of time. He informed Council
that of the tournaments in this State, Yakima has one of
the most well organized and best tournaments around. After
discussion, the Council asked Mr. Birkby his opinion of
assessing those people utilizing the program in order to
get funds to pay the recreational supervisor. Mr. Birkby stated
he feels this would be great. This hearing is continued
to December 6, 1976.
This being the time set for a hearing on the Community
Development Block Grant Program, Council members reviewed
the memo from Fred Stouder, Director of Community Development.
Councilman Holbrook requested that this information be
given to the Human Relations Commission for their review.
Mr. Johnny Rance spoke to Council requesting a truck and
trailer for the Southeast Community Recycling Center.
He stated that they are the only ones in town that will
accept glass and they need a truck both for intown pickup
and for trucks to Seattle. Councilman Wonder requested
he submit a cost estimate for Council. Mr. Rance also
asked Council to consider the request for more room for
the Senior Citizen Center for crafts and socializing.
Mr. Don Hinman of the Neighborhood Health Services requested
funding for a registered nurse for minor first aid problems.
Councilman Allard then requested that staff check into
purchasing the St. Joseph Academy property for senior citizen
housing with the Community Development money. This hearing
is also continued to December 6, 1976.
The Council members reviewed the memo from City Attorney
Andrews dated November 17, 1976 on ambulance regulations
noting that after January 1, 1977, a new State law becomes
effective and the City will lose all jurisdiction over
the ambulance services. Councilman Simmons suggested a
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} two - member committee of the Council be appointed to check into
the base rates in other cities and to study the questions regard-
; ing ambulance service. Mayor Edmondson stated that even if
our ambulance rates are the highest in the State, the City
cannot do anything about it. Councilman Simmons stated he
still would like to check into this for the citizens' sake.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook that Dr. Simmons
and Nadine Walker be appointed to be the two member committee
to study this: carried Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Moore absent.
Dave Vargas, Director of Public Works spoke to Council re the
dust abatement of Fechtor Road as requested by Mr. William
Wheeler. Mr. Vargas stated he agrees there is a severe dust
problem on Fechtor Road, but problems are equally severe on
other unpaved City streets. Mr. Vargas stated the problem
with the dust palliative is that it has to be rebladed and
reworked quite often. Mr. Wheeler spoke to the Council stating
that the road has been graded twice in the last three months
and he doesn't feel it would be done any more often if the
dust palliative were used. Councilman Walker stated she also
was concerned with this road and it is in the Arterial Street
Program for 1979. Councilman Walker also asked a cost estimate
of grading costs. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook
to adopt the following policy as stated in the memo: carried,
Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, and Wonder voting aye
by voice vote. Walker voting nay by voice vote. Moore absent.
1. The City would not embark upon a dust palliative program,
but will encourage interested property owners to continue
the present practice of paying for oiling and other dust
palliative treatments themselves.
2. Property owners will be encouraged to form local improvement
} districts in order to obtain paved streets, curbs, and
storm drains.
3. The City will assist the property owners by attempting
to obtain state and federal funds for permanent street
improvements whenever possible.
*It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution
No. D -3613, granting authorization to execute a Collective
Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME be passed: carried, Allard,
Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye
on roll call. Moore absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3613, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
a Collective Bargaining Agreement for calendar years 1977 and
1978 with the Washington State Council of County and City Employeesy
Local 1122 of the American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees, AFL -CIO.
Councilmen reviewed the memo from Bill Hutsinpiller, Director
of Parks and Recreation regarding spray pools. Mr. Hutsinpiller
spoke to Council stating that they are asking for spray pools
rather than wading pools because they require less maintenance.
Funding for two of the spray pools is to be included in the
list of considerations under the Community Development Act
and two are to be under the Parks and Recreation Department. '
After discussion, it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Wonder
that the report be accepted and the four priorities as listed
be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Moore absent.
The four priorities are as follows: (1) Miller Park; (2) Larson
Park; (3) Southeast Community Park; (4) Franklin Park.
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It was noted that the Council received for their information,
a report on inter-agency services and costs from Chuck Rains,
Director of Management and Budget.
It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution
No. D-3614 granting authorization to execute a Change Order
to an agreement for professional engineering services for
the rehabilitation of infiltrating sewers and leaking irrigation
lines be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3614, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
1/ Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
amendment to an agreement With R. W. Beck & Associates to
prepare a Wastewater Facilities Design.
It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Wonder that Resolution
No. D-3615, granting authorization for the Director of Public
Works for the City of Yakima to apply for a grant to finance
the sewer rehabilitation construction project, be passed:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker, and
Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3615, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the Director of Public Works of the City of Yakima to apply
for State and Federal grants to finance the Yakima Sewer
Rehabilitation Construction Project.
It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution
No. D-3616 granting authorization to execute addenda,to the
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the
Yakima Fire Fighter's Association be passed: carried, Allard,
Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye
on roll call. Moore absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3616, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute addenda to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement
with the Yakima Fire Fighter's Association, Local 469, IAFF,
AFL-CIO.
*It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that the outside
utility request for water at 504 N. 21st Avenue as requested
by Albert T. Carvo, be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Moore absent.
It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that the following
bids be awarded: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore absent.
1. South 1st Street - Washington Avenue to Mead Avenue,
Unit III. (Subject to Federal concurrence) to May Nursery
in the amount of $17,377.80.
2. CBD General Improvement Project,- Southerly Portion,
Unit II (subject to EDA concurrence) to Knobel's Electric
in the amount of $70,630.
3. L.I.D. No. 1010, Pros Sewer District to Low's
Crane and Excavating in the amount of $63,659.07.
*It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded, by Holbrook that the report
of the City Engineer dated November 22, 1976, with respect
to the completion of the work on public works contracts Naches
Avenue sidewalk lighting, be approved, the work be accepted
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and payment of the final estimates as therein setforth be hereby
authorized: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore absent.
It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Ordinance
No. 2023 appropriating $3,993.80 in the General Fund to pay
the purchase price for a new keypunch machine be passed: carried,
Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting
aye on roll call. Moore absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of
$3,993.80 from 199-Federal Shared Revenue Fund to 000-General
Fund, and appropriating that amount to account number 052.514.26.64'
as a 1976 appropriation for 000-General Fund.
It was noted that the Council received for their information
a request from the Yakima Neighborhood Health Services for Community
Development Funding for first aid and health counseling projects
for 1977.
*It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Petition
No. 895, filed by Robert H. Howk and others requesting improvement
of property by the construction of curbs, gutters and surfacing
of North 60th Avenue, Chestnut to Barge Street be referred to
the City Manager and staff for report and recommendations:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder
voting aye on roll call. Moore absent.
It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Holbrook that out-of-state
travel be granted for Joel Gutierrez for Oaklahoma City, Oaklahoma
for a two-week aviation , school at no cost to the City as it
will be paid for by the Federal Government.
It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker that Mr. Pittman,
Manager of the Visitor's and Convention Bureau, be authorized
to assure Mr. Cook, the contractor for the downtown redevelopment,
that he will not be held responsible for any damages which may
occur from groups using the convention center before all construction
is finished: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons,
Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Moore absent.
It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that the new proposal
of May Nursery for the landscaping of the Bicentennial Parking Lots,
as outlined by the City Engineer, Fritz Jaeger, be approved:
carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting
aye by voice vote. Moore absent. Councilman Allard voting
nay stating he feels that the Council should cease and desist
until they know where the City stands on the construction project.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
this meeting was adjoured at the hour of 5:50 P.M., to then
meet on Thursday, December 2, 1976, at the hour of 12:30 p.m.
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in the Council Chambers of Yakima City Hall: carried, Allard,
Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by
voice vote. Moore absent.
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