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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
NOVEMBER 21, 1995
BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pat Berndt,
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presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp
(absent after 3:45 p.m.), Ernie Berger, and Lynn Buchanan
present on roll call. Council Member Bernard Sims absent
and excused. Acting City Manager Rice, City Attorney
Paolella, John Hanson, Director of Finance & Budget, and
City Clerk Roberts also present.
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Acting City Manager Rice.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
Mayor Berndt read a proclamation declaring December 1, 1995
as World Aids Day. Carol Folsom accepted the proclamation
and invited participation in the activities planned for the
community.
It was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO
APPOINT JOHN KLINGELE TO FILL THE VACANT COUNCIL
POSITION CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF BILL BRADO.
The motion failed by a 2 -3 roll call vote; Berndt; Buchanan,
and Beauchamp voting nay.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Berndt referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or
deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
It was the general consensus to remove Item No. 9B from the
Agenda and remove Item No. 12 from the Consent Agenda. The
City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY
BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, THAT THE CONSENT
AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote; ,Sims absent. (Subsequent
paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the
Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further
discussion.)
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*5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THENovember 7, 1995 BUSINESS
MEETING AND SPECIAL" PRESENTATION`''
The minutes of the Business meeting, was approved, having
been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no
I/ one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
6. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 1996 BUDGET INCLUDING DIAL -A-
RIDE POLICY ISSUES
This being the time set for the public hearing, Mayor Berndt
invited outside agencies to come forward with their requests.
She asked that comments be kept under five minutes due to the
length of the meeting.
Rick Linneweh, President of the YCDA Board, described the
positive economic impact within the city and also highlighted
some cf.the accomplishments stemming from investments by YCDA
-- New Vision. He briefly summarized some of the events and
programs supported by New Vision to enhance economic
development in the City of Yakima. New businesses that
locate in the area also benefit the City since Yakima is the
retail service center of the community. Mr. Linneweh also
explained how YCDA works and urged the Council to extend the
current contract for another year.
Pauline Hunter, Programs Coordinator for the Salvation Army,
described the daycamp programs at Milroy Park. She explained
the cost per day per child and urged the Council to approve
their funding request,,.,because, it would be difficult to
continue the program without it.
Elizabeth Miller, Allied ArtsVan Director, provided copies of
their annual report to the Council and described the free
Summer Program that has been administered by the Parks &
Recreation Division. The program services are coordinated
with other youth programs to prevent duplication of services
within the City. Patrick H. Ballew, a Member of the Board of
Directors, described the program's activities which provide a
sense of value and worth to the youth who participate. He
also described the activities and programs which take place
at the South East Community Center.
Scott Jackson, Coordinator of the Washington State
1/ Agricultural Showcase, presented a formal report on the 1995
Showcase and then described some preliminary activities
planned for the 1996. event. He also provided a brief
overview of the structure of the organization including
management issues' and funding enhancements. There was
discussion about tax dollars being used to support the trade
show and the expectation that it eventually will be solely
funded by private funds. Mr. Jackson emphasized the
importance of reaching their goal of total funding by the
private sector in 1997 or 1998.
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Kevin Tusler, 401 South 8th Street, a member of the Yakima
Sunfair Board of Directors, presented a brief overview of
their organization and described the tourism activities
related to the Sunfair Parade. He urged the Council to
approve their funding request.
Bo Hepler, Chairman of the 1996 Fourth of July Committee, and
Walt Sharr, Committee Member, described the celebration
activities and asked the Council to approve their funding
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request. Council Member Barnett requested the bus
transportation issue for this event be resolved early with
the City.
Dave Dion, President of the Yakima Symphony Board of
Directors, described the economic impact to the community
derived from this organization's efforts. He described the
educational services the Symphony provides to children,
including the KinderKoncert and the Yakima Youth Orchestra.
He asked the Council to approve their funding request so they
can continue to offer these youth outreach programs.
Gerard Gibbs, Executive Director, distributed information on
the Symphony's funding source.
John Baule, Director of the Yakima Valley Museum, provided a
brief history of the museum and described some of its
exhibits and programs. He described the development of the
Children's Underground, a new interactive educational center
for children. Jay Carroll, Vice - President of the Yakima
Valley Museum Board of Trustees, also described some of the
new features of the museum, including a more interactive role
focusing on the history of the Yakima Valley. Mr. Carroll
distributed copies of the Museum's draft Annual Report.
Paul Edmondson, Yakima Interurban Lines Association (YILA),
313 North 3rd Street, provided copies of the Restoration
Study to the Council. He provided a brief status report on
their current projects and urged the Council to approve their
funding request. There was a brief discussion about the need
to continue to maintain funds in the account to pay for fees
for title searches.
Mike Mercy, Past President of the Chamber of Commerce,
highlighted some of the elements of the proposed Initiative
2000 Program. including a leadership conference, image
improvement of community marketing, technology for tomorrow,
Yakima Sports Federation, Yakima Aviation Improvement
Coalition, Yakima Area Legislative Council, Area Retail
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Council and Leadership development activities.
Sheila Burns, First Vice - President of the Chamber of
Commerce, urged the Council to consider their request for
funding for the Yakima all 'America Festival /Alternative
Transportation Education Program. Gary Webster, General
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Manager of the Chamber Commerce, explained their proposal
to develop a plan 'to `generate' a community -wide event that
would utilize the transportation system to show how Single
Occupancy Vehicle trips can be reduced. At the same time,
many of the organizations within the community would benefit
from this potential revenue opportunity. The intent of the
program would help the City meet the Commute Trip Reduction
(CTR) Educational requirement and to utilize dedicated money
for CTR purposes. Although the revenue stream probably would
not be an ongoing one, it would provide an opportunity for a
cooperative partnership among the various entities. Council
Member Berger questioned the efficiency of spending this much
money on a one -day festival when the organizational purpose
is to allow non - profit organizations to capitalize on the
event. He suggested other alternatives be considered to more
effectively use the funds, such as advertising and promoting
transit within the Yakima area by providing free bus
transportation during the Fourth of July event and the annual
Central Washington Fair. The Legal Department was directed
to research the issue to determine whether CTR funds can be
used for that purpose and what timeframe is allowed to spend
the funds.
Mayor Berndt asked if there were any more outside agencies
who wished to make a request. There being none, she asked if
anyone else wished to comment on any part of the 1996 Budget.
Sally Main, 1314 Jerome, objected to the proposed increased
Dial -A -Ride $1.00 fare and felt the service needs
improvement. She suggested ,- separating the Dial -A -Ride
Program from other programs administered by People For
People.
Emily Day, 607 South 9th Street, also felt the Dial -A -Ride
service needs improvement.
Linda Ringo and Barbara Burke - Mendoza, 417 North 5th Avenue,
spoke in favor of continued funding for the Alley Cats
program. Janet Lund, a Youth Minister at Central Lutheran
Church, 1604 West Yakima Avenue, read a letter on behalf of
her youth group in support of the Alley Cats program. Mario
Hernandez, YVC Associated Student Government, also spoke in
favor of the Alley Cats. Irma C. Rivera, 1412 Fairbanks,
spoke in favor of the Alley Cats Program, particularly its
I/ gang prevention activities. This group of concerned citizens
urged, the Council to consider continued funding of the
program. Mayor Berndt explained that the Rebound Plus
Program was a five year demonstration program and the Council
is considering other options to continue the Alley Cats.
Thomas McCormick, 115 North Naches Avenue, requested the
American Disability Act be fully enforced by the City. Those
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with disabilities need a lot of help and he would like part
of his taxes to go toward bringing about awareness of this
issue.
Mayor Berndt asked if anyone else wished to comment on any
part of the 1996 Budget. There being no one, she continued
the public hearing to November 28, 1995.
7. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (PLEASE BRING
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MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED)
This being the time set for the public hearing, Doug Dodd,
Water and Irrigation Manager, provided a brief update about
the Water Comprehensive Plan. There have been three public
meetings held, and Mr. Dodd reported that questions have been
answered about domestic water needs for the future. A five -
minute video was shown which explains and describes the water
system and the purpose of the Draft Water Comprehensive Plan.
Council Member Barnett expressed concern that since it is
such a big, technical document and unless people are sent
copies of the plan or explanation is provided on a chapter by
chapter basis, they will not realize how much the increased
rates will impact their pocketbook. Mr. Dodd explained this
request is to approve the plan, not any spending. Council
Member Barnett also suggested that some of the charts
included in the draft plan should be shown and included in .
the video.
Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing and asked if anyone
wished to comment.
Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue, commented about the
need to improve the irrigation water delivery system by
reducing the amount of water used and the transfer of water
rights into the domestic system. He also urged the Council
to consider future problems of treatment of surface water.
Bev Luby Bartz read a letter from Betty Gaudette concerning
the treatment facilities costs for both domestic and
irrigation water and urged a solution to irrigation problems.
John Klingele commented about the size of the Comprehensive
Water Plan and the size of pipe recommendations. He handed
out copies of questions concerning this issue.
Council Member Barnett commented about District #308 LID has
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failed and the responsibility of those people to rebuild that
system. He also commented about the difference in well head
protection program implementation and ground water being two
different programs.
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Dave Brown, Water Plant Treatment, responded to the issues in
Betty Gaudette's letter and explained that perhaps she was
speaking of a watershed protection program instead of a well
head protection program.
Mayor Berndt asked if anyone else wished to comment about
I/ this issue. There being no one, she closed the public
hearing.
Council Member Buchanan commented about conversion costs and
the annual cost for the testing of domestic water. Mr. Dodd
explained about a test study involving 34 residents. Council
Member Buchanan also commented about LID maintenance issues.
After Resolution No. R -95 -157 was read by title, it was
MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote; Sims absent. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY
BUCHANAN, TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE
PARAGRAPH ABOUT MAKING CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE WATER PLAN. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent. Glenn Rice pointed
out that the questions asked by John Klingele will be"
incorporated into this document. The issue will continue to <;
evolve with the AquaVella decisions probably impacting the
1996 irrigation component.
RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 157, A RESOLUTION adopting the 1994
Water Comprehensive Plan with Appendices for the City of
Yakima, Washington. •,;.;.,
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8. 1995 AGRICULTURAL SHOWCASE REPORT AND BUDGET STATUS
This report was given during the public hearing on the 1996
Budget..
9. PRESENTATION OF AIRPORT BUDGET ISSUES:
A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET AMENDMENT
NO. 3 AND APPROVING THE PROPOSED 1996 BUDGET
Bob Clem, Airport Manager, referenced the general operating
1/ reserve increase request. After brief discussion, it was
MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO TABLE THIS
UNTIL DECISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE ON THE 1996 BUDGET.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims absent.
B. FOREIGN TRADE ZONE
This item was removed from the Agenda.
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10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Larry Mathews presented information on pit bull dogs and
requested Council's support to ban the dogs countywide. He
also reported he will probably produce an initiative at the
State level.
11. REPORT FROM LEGAL AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS REGARDING REQUEST
FOR LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENT TO DISCHARGE FIREARMS IN CITY
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After a very short discussion of this issue, it was MOVED
BY BERGER, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO DENY THE REQUEST
FOR WAIVER. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote;
Sims absent.
12. REPORT FROM TRANSIT DIVISION REGARDING PTBA REVISED PLAN
After a brief discussion about the PTBA effort, it was the
general consensus among Council members to take no action on
this issue.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REPEALING THE WILLOW STREET
ANNEXATION INITIATION
RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 158, A RESOLUTION repealing the
Willow Street Annexation.
*14. NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMMENCE ANNEXATIONS (STANDARD MOTIONS A
& B) :
A. EAST WILLOW ANNEXATION
November 21, 1995 was set as the time of a meeting with the
initiating parties who signed a Notice of Intent to Commence
Annexation Proceedings, the initiating parties being
Fairchild, Inc., et al.
The annexation proposed by the initiating parties was
accepted by the City of Yakima, and the area to be annexed
was required to assume its share of the City's existing
indebtedness, and staff was directed to file the Notice of
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Intent to Annex with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board.
B. WEST WILLOW ANNEXATION
November 21, 1995 was set as the time of a meeting with the
initiating parties who signed a Notice of Intent to Commence
Annexation Proceedings, the initiating parties being L. W.
Irwin, et ux, et al.
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The annexation proposed by the initiating parties was
accepted by the City of Yakima, and the area to be annexed
was required to assume its share of the City's existing
indebtedness, and staff was directed to file the Notice of
Intent to Annex with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER ON DECEMBER 14, 1995 FOR RIGHT -
OF -WAY VACATION PETITION FILED BY THE CATHOLIC CREDIT UNION
RESOLUTION NO. R -95 -159, A RESOLUTION fixing time for
public hearing before the Hearing Examiner on December 14,
1995, on a petition filed with the City Clerk by the Yakima
Credit Union to vacate the alley right -of -way located between
West "A" and "B" Streets and South 5th and 6th Avenues.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH HDR RELATING TO WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION NO. R -95 -160, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
execution of Contract Amendment #1 for professional
engineering services between the City of Yakima, a municipal
corporation, and HDR Engineering, Inc. . .
*17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DAMES AND MOORE FOR
HAZARDOUS WASTE ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT AT PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
RESOLUTION NO. R -95 -161, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
execution of an amendment to an agreement for professional
engineering and consulting services between the City of
Yakima, a municipal corporation and Dames and Moore, Inc.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PERSONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CASCADE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO
PERFORM RANDOM DRUG TESTING
RESOLUTION NO. R -95 -162, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a Professional Services Agreement Between the City of
Yakima and Cascade Medical Group, Inc., d /b /a Cascade
Transportation Services.
I/ *19. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF OLYMPIA FOR PURCHASE OF
REFUSE TRUCK
RESOLUTION NO. R -95 -163, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement with the City of Olympia.
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*20. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF SURPLUS
AERATOR EQUIPMENT TO THE CITY OF NACHES
RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 164, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
sale of 2 (two) surplus aerators owned by the City of Yakima
Wastewater Facility.
*21. APPROVAL OF REPORTS FROM THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
A. OCTOBER 1995 BUDGET REPORT
The October 1995 Revenue and Expenditure Report was accepted.
B. THIRD QUARTER 1995 INSURANCE CLAIMS REPORT
RESOLUTION NO. R - 95 - 165, A RESOLUTION accepting and
approving the Quarterly Insurance Claims Report.
*22. APPROVAL OF THIRD QUARTER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT REPORT
FROM ENGINEERING DIVISION
The Third Quarter 1995 Capital Improvement Project Status
Report was approved.
23. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO CREATION OF NEW
CLASSIFICATIONS:
A. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR NEW POSITIONS
After a brief discussion about these new positions, Ordinance
No. 95 -64 was read by title. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN,
SECONDED BY BERGER, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote; Sims absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 95 - ,64 AN ORDINANCE relating to City
personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan
for City employees to be effective January 1, 1996; amending
Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 C, 2.20.100 D, 2.20.110 A,
2.20.110 F, and 2.20.110 I, all of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code.
B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ADDENDUM TO THE
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AFSCME COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
After Resolution No. R -95 -166 was read by title, it was
MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote; Sims absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. R -95 -166, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and the' City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to sign an Addendum to the 1994 -1996 Collective
Bargaining Agreement with the Washington State Council of
County and City Employees local 1122 of the American
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL -CIO
as to the exclusion of the Senior Engineer and Environmental
Analyst from the bargaining unit.
*24. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE
DESIGNATING SPEED LIMITS PRIMARILY ON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN
NEWLY ANNEXED AREAS
ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 65, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic;
updating and designating speed limits primarily as a result
of past annexations; and amending Section 9.50.370 of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*25. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE 1995 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR:
Two ordinances amending the 1995 budget and appropriating
funds for payment of Health District debt obligations and
Refuse Division overtime and unplanned retirement benefits,
having been read by title only at the previous meeting, were
brought before the Council for a second reading.
A. HEALTH DISTRICT BUDGET PAYMENTS FOR 1995
ORDINANCE NO. 95 66,',AN ORDINANCE amending the 1995
budget for the City of Yakima; making an appropriation of
$48,582 in the General Fund for expenditure during 1995 for
repayment of Health District outstanding debt.
B. REFUSE OVERTIME AND UNPLANNED RETIREMENT
ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 67, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1995
budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of
$34,210 in the 471 - Refuse Fund for expenditure during 1995
for unplanned retirement and staff overtime due to new
accounts.
26. OTHER BUSINESS
I/ None.
Information Items:
Items of information provided to Council were: Letter from
Hugo Abel Castro Bojorquez, Consul of Mexico, expressing
appreciation for the City's welcoming presentation to
Ambassador Jesus Silva- Herzog. 11/6/95; Memorandum from
Parks & Recreation Manager presenting the draft Bicycle
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Pedestrian Transportation Master Plan. 11/7/95; Monthly
Report of the Chief of Police for October 1995; Fire
Department Monthly Activity Report for October 1995;
Monthly Permits Report for October 1995; Assignments
Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of November
21, 1995; Article from October 23, 1995 San Francisco
Examiner, "Memories of S.F. for Sale "; Newspaper article,
"Road to Information Highway May go Through Cable Hookup ";
Article from November 1995 Government Technology,
"Government on the Web." and Key Business Outlook, Volume 3,
Issue 2, Fall 1995.
27. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY (FORMER FIRE
STATION #2)
No Executive Session was held.
28. ADJOURNMENT TO NOVEMBER 28, 1995 AT 9:00 A.M., COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, FOR CONTINUED HEARING ON PROPOSED 1996 BUDGET AND
BUDGET REVIEW FOR WATER, SEWER, FINANCE AND CITY MANAGEMENT,
THEN TO DECEMBER 5, 1995, AT 9:00 A.M. FOR BUDGET WRAP -UP IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, THEN TO 12:00 NOON AT PROVIDENCE
MEDICAL CENTER FOR YAKIMA VALLEY PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON
It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 4:30 P.M. TO NOVEMBER 28, 1995
AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FOR THE
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 1996 BUDGET
AND THE BUDGET REVIEW FOR WATER, SEWER, FINANCE AND
CITY MANAGEMENT, THEN TO DECEMBER 5, 1995, AT 9:00
A.M. FOR BUDGET WRAP -UP IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, THEN
TO 12:00 NOON AT PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE
YAKIMA VALLEY PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote; Sims absent.
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CITY CLERK MAYOR
Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and video tape of this meeting are
available in the City Clerk's Office
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