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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1976
The City Council met in session on this date at 12:30 P.M., in the Conference
Room of Yakima City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson,
Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder.
Council member Dr. Bill Simmons absent.
Mayor Edmondson explained the purpose of the study session for the benefit of
the many persons present, that it is mostly discussion among the Council
members, with little input from people present. She stated that they are
welcome to appear during audience participation time on the regular agenda.
There was discussion on the recent request from some senior citizens to have
bus passes for those outside the City limits. Councilman Wonder stated he is
against extending bus pass privileges to citizens outside the city. Mayor
Edmondson indicated that she thinks the privilege should be extended to these
people - that she doesn't believe there would be that many people involved and
it would bring people into the City. Councilman Moore indicated he agreed
with the consensus of the Council, that bus pass privileges should be for City
residents. The matter of extending bus service to the Valley Mall was
referred to staff for consideration at the Monday meeting. It was noted that
bus service was also needed on North 1st Street.
Fred Stouder, Director of Community Development, reviewed the one-page
summary - General Overview of Community Development recommendations, previously
requested by the Council. He referred to the housing meetings, stating that
three things that came out primarily in all of these were :
1. street light improvements,
2. street improvements,
3, the housing rehabilitation program.
There were 75 people in 20 different meetings. Councilman Wonder stated he
believes there is too much put in for admhistrative costs. It was recommended
that $173,000 be taken out of the street paving, curbs and gutters and put in
for low income housing or some other more worthwhile project. After discussion,
it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder, that the program as recommended
by the Community Development staff and neighborhood meetings, and deleting the
$173,000 for consideration of other programs, be accepted: carried, Edmondson,
Holbrook, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Allard voting nay
by voice vote. Simmons absent.
The 1977 Budget was next discussed. A spread sheet was distributed relating to
the Budget. The departments affected by CETA were listed. It was noted that
the County is not going to renew the Inspection program and the possibility of
dropping one City inspection position needs to be explored. Inspection services
were discussed re the possibility of combining the fire and regular inspection
services. Acting City Manager Dick Zais stated that there will be an answer
Monday on what is intended to balance the budget. There was discussion on
raising parks and recreation fees for adults, not children. It was the consensus
of the Council to accept the recommendation of the Parks Commission and increase
the golf and pool fees for adults only. There was further discussion on the
Budget and Revenue Sharing Funds. John Taylor, being present, spoke re adding
II/ new office and clinic to S. E. Community Center and an addition for Senior
Citizens. It was noted that the Staff will consider the suggestions made at
this meeting and will come back with a summary on what is planned to balance
the budget.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at
3:00 P.M.
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DECEMBER 13, 1976
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:00 P.M., in
the Conference Room of Yakima City Hall. Council members present
were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, W. K. "Pete" Moore,
Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Councilmen Ralph Holbrook and
Dr. Bill Simmons absent.
Mayor Edmondson announced that Dr. Earl Zini, a recently appointed
member of the City Planning Commission has resigned because he
finds he does not have the time needed to fulfill the position.
Mayor Edmondson announced that the renovation of Old Fire Station
#1 should be completed by mid March. The purchaser, S. F. S.
Restaurants, has indicated they will name the restaurant "The
Old Fire House #1".
Acting City Manager Zais reviewed the original purpose of Federal
Revenue Sharing monies and gave Council members some background
information as to what monies were spent for the last couple
of years.- He also stated that in other communities in the State,
70% of the FRS monies went to capital expenditures and 83% of
the 30% remaining went to public safety. Chuck Rains, Director
of Management & Budget reviewed alcomparison sheet of 1976 expendi-
tures and 1977 preliminary budget figures and also reviewed possible
budget adjustments for 1977. After discussing the possible cuts
which could be made in the various departments, Mayor Edmondson
stated she feels the Council should not be dependent on Federal
Revenue Sharing monies to balance the budget, but that it is
inappropriate at this time to try to make cuts that will hurt
the departments. She feels the Council should wait until January
and then tell all departments to make reports on their personnel
and start planning for not using FRS monies in 1978. Councilman
Walker stated she has great concern about using FRS monies for
funding, but also feels that it is impossible to delete all of
' it now and would like to wait until January and inform all depart-
! ments to begin planning. Councilman Wonder stated he does not
want to wait until January and that if they do not make the cuts
and work without FRS, they will not be doing what they said they
would when elected. Councilman Moore stated he discussed this
last month and sees no need to wait until January as there would
still be a lot of adjustments. Councilman Allard stated he apprec-
iated what staff has done by reviewing their budgets and making
cuts, and he thinks it might be good for staff and the Council
to operate under a tight budget. Council members will discuss
this again on Thursday, December 16, 1976.
The Council then was addressed by Mr. Charles Cody regarding
' his property. He stated that because of the City's proceedings
' to condem and take over his property, he lost his best employees
and went out of business. He stated he does not think the City
can get very many parking stalls on his property, probably only
between 18 and 20. He stated he would like to suggest that the
Council reconsider and either keep their money and let him keep
the property or the City take the northern 25 feet and leave
him the other half. City Attorney Andrews stated that there
is no further court hearing concerning Mr. Cody. There is a
factor that entitles the tenants of the building to a Superior
Court hearing. Council members thanked Mr. Cody for coming and
stated he would be hearing from them at a later date.
Acting City Manager Zais then spoke to Council re management
compensation stating the management group voted on alternative
packages for fringe benefits. He stated that 12 managers voted
for #1 and 16 managers voted for #2. Those are as follows:
1. Adjust salaries to fit Council guidelines and leave
fringe benefits unchanged: $775,704 x .073 = $56,626
2. Dental - $9,628; 1% increase in ICMA - $7,757; salary
increase 5% - $38,785, total $56,170.
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Councilman Wonder stated he would like to keep the percent
of increase for management close to that of the employees
under AFSCME. Councilman Allard suggested that the management
be told they will have a 7% increase and let them decide how
they would like to receive it. No decision was made at this
time. It was the consensus of the Council that the City Manager's
salary not be set until one is hired. Mayor Edmondson stated
she is not asking for a raise, but would like Council to consider
the dental plan for her. She stated this would have to be
changed by ordinance as the Mayor's salary is set by ordinance.
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers
for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding,
Councilmen Allard, Moore, Walker and Wonder, Acting City Manager
Zais, and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilmen
Holbrook and Simmons absent having been excused.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Edmondson.
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, Mayor Edmondson declared said
minutes approved as recorded.
Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda questioning whether there were any additions or deletions
from either Council member or citizens present. A citizen
requested that item #11 be deleted. It was the consensus
of the Council that the deletion, as requested, be made.
The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items including
Ordinances and Resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Walker,
seconded by Moore that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed:
carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting
aye on roll call. Holbrook and Simmons absent. (Subsequent
paragraphs preceeded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the
Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further
discussion.)
Mayor Edmondson announced that this week is Christmas Festival
Week.
Mr. Joe Roemer of 2403 West Yakima Avenue addressed the Council
with a suggestion to help the bus system and the downtown
parking problem. He stated that the downtown businessmen
could subsidize the bus system so their employees could ride
the bus to and from work to provide more parking for customers
and relieve traffic congestion during rush hours. No action
was taken on this matter.
It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that Resolution
No. D -3618, granting authorization to execute an agreement
with the United States of America for the lease of parking
spaces in the Larson Garage, be passed: carried, Allard,
Edmondson, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Holbrook and Simmons absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D -3618, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute
a supplemental agreement with the United States of America
for the lease of parking space in the Larson Garage.
Mr. Ken White, Economic Developer of the Southeast Recycling
Center spoke to Council asking them to include funding for
a 2 -1/2 ton truck in the items to be submitted for application
under the Community Development Program. Ken Crawford, Chief
of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation, stated that the
reason staff did not recommend it for funding is that other
programs were more for community renewal and because staff
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did not have a clear picture of what the Recycling Center
was going to do. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that
$25,000 be taken from the Contingency Fund to pay for the truck
for the Southeast Recycling Center: carried, Edmondson, Moore
and Walker voting aye by voice vote. Allard and Wonder voting
,nay by voice vote. Holbrook and Simmons absent. Councilman
Allard stated he would rather see the money alotted for street
,improvements going to another source. Councilman Wonder stated
he would rather have more money for the housing for the elderly
and that the Southeast Recycling staff has not shown the necessity
for the truck. The money for the truck part will be taken out
of this year's Contingency and part next year Contingency. Dr.
:Marjorie Wilson and Beverly Goodman spoke to Council re funding
for the Neighborhood Health Services First Aid Station. The
Council also received a letter from Project Operation Daycare
requesting funding. It was the consensus of the Council that
this not be considered as the public hearings are over and these
, types of programs are funded by State and Federal. It was MOVED
by Moore, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3619, granting
authorization to file an application with the United States Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development for funding for a Community
Development Program, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Moore, Walker
and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Allard voting nay because
he does not feel money should be spent for street improvements
rather than housing. John Taylor of NICE spoke stating why the
,people were in favor of the street improvements by the Fair Grounds.
He explained problems with drainage pipes in an irrigation ditch.
RESOLUTION NO. D-3619, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
of the City of Yakima to file an application with the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development for federal
funding for a community development program.
The Council reviewed the report from Traffic Engineer, Bill Stark
on recommendations for the southeast corner of 7th Avenue and
"B" Street. Councilman Walker requested that a cost estimate
for the installation of reflectors be submitted to Council.
It was MOVED by Moore that the recommendation of the Traffic
Engineer be accepted. Motion failed for a want of a second.
It was then MOVED by Moore, seconded by Walker that no decision
be made on this matter until next week, December 20, 1976: carried,
,Edmondson, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Allard temporarily absent. Holbrook and Simmons absent.
It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that the bid for the
construction contract for the Senior Citizens Center addition
be awarded to George Sevigny with the price being the basic bid
,plus alternates - $113,334.22: carried, Allard, Edmondson,
Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook and
Simmons absent.
*It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore, that the report of
the City Treasurer dated November 30, 1976, regarding the investments
of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Allard,
Edmondson, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
Holbrook and Simmons absent.
*It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that Ordinance No.
, 2029, appropriating CETA money to the various funds and accounts
for the last six months of 1976, be passed: carried, Allard,
Edmondson, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call.
'Holbrook and Simmons absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2029, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of
$293,000 from unappropriated money in various City funds to various
accounts therein as 1976 appropriations for those respective
funds and accounts.
Mrs. W. J. Therman of 1306 Fair Avenue addressed Council re the
'ordinance prohibiting parking on certain streets in Yakima.
, She stated that due to a fire plug and a telephone pole by her
house, they have to back into their driveway to be able
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to park. She requested that either the fire plug be removed
or parking be allowed on the street. It was MOVED by
Wonder, seconded by Moore that this Ordinance be postponed
for one week or until Monday, December 20, 1976 so that
!Council members and Mary Gustafson, Community_ Relations
Officer can look into the situation: carried, Allard,
Edmondson, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice
'vote. Holbrook and Simmons absent.,
!Bob Knight, Transit Manager spoke to Council re the request
for bus services to the Valley Mall. He stated that the
;City Limits goes to Miners on one side of 1st Street and
to the Roller Skating Rink on the other side. He stated
the would rather go to,Miners t� turn around because of
the traffic. It was the consensus of the Council to have
Mr. Knight check into having a bus run every other hour.
One hour would be to Miners, and one hour would go to
!Broadmoor Mobile Court.
*It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore to fix the
time of hearing for January 3, 1976 for the rezone of
property as filed by Carnevali, Darby and Kendrick: carried,
Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye
on roll call. Holbrook and Simmons absent.
*It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore to fix the
time of hearing for January 3, 1977 for the request to
construct a duplex adjacent to a single - family dwelling
on one lot, as filed by West Construction Company: carried,
Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Walker and Wonder voting aye on
,roll call. Holbrook and Simmons absent.
*It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Moore that the following
'reports and recommendations from the Planning Commission
be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Moore, Walker
and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Holbrook, and Simmons
}absent.
1. Approval of Outside Utility Request at 614 S. 10th Street -
Water Service.
2. Approval of Outside Utility Request to duplexes
at 1713 So. 11th Avenue and 1709 Pleasant Avenue.
3. Authorize the Mayor to sign Glenmoore Green Final
Plat -at So. 48th Avenue and Tieton Drive.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Wonder that this meeting
be adjourned at the hour of 4:20 P.M., to then meet on
Thursday, December 16, 1976, at the hour of 12:30 P.M.
in the Conference Room of Yakima City Hall.
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