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MARCH 24,.1987 - •
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BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL .
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.The City Council .met in session on this date at 2:00 P.M. in the
• Council Chambers of City Hall,_ Yakima, Washington. Mayor Henry
Beauchamp, presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett, Pat Berndt,
Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Bernard Sims 'present
on roll :call. City..Manager .Zais, Acting City Attorney Vanek, City
Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk-Toney also present:
2. ;INVOCATION
The .Invocation was given by. Reverend •Joe T. Denman. .
3,, OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER .
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Council member Carmichael stated she has some recommendations for
the vacancies on the-Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee (DARC)
• .which meets. quarterly. She explained that one of the requirements
.for . serving .on this Committee is that the person must represent a
specific quadrant of the downtown area.., She stated she would like
to make the following recommendations in the form of a motion, and
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• will indicate which quadrant each .applicant represents. She stated
in. Quadrant 1, Herb -_ Hill would like to "be reappointed as his term
expired -last month.JA new applicant, Steve Smith of S.O. Hawkes,
wishes. to be appointed from Quadrant L and there are two vacancies
. there. In _Quadrant 2,, new applicants Roberta McDonnell of the
Flower Shop and Pat Gilmore of Dunbar Jewelers, would like
to be appointed. -In' Quadrant 1, incumbent .Joe Morrier wishes to be
reappointed. In Quadrant 4, incumbent.Maxine Moore wishes to be
reappointed, and a new applicant for the second position is John
Weile;.Manager of the Chinook Tower and the Larson Building. The
banking institution has , a representative,on this.. Committee and we
• have +a•..new applicant, Don Sinsel from Seafirst. Representing
private utility is incumbent. Bill Parrett, District Manager for
Pacific Power- & • Light, and: the At -Large Position, Lee Semon was
filling the vacancy in Quadrant 1, but wishes to change and assume
the At -Large position.) It was MOVED by.:Carmichael, seconded by
Sims, that.the aforementioned individuals be appointed to the [Y\RC
for the specific positions indicated when their names were
mentioned. .Unanimously carried by voice vote.
4. - CONSENT AGENDA - I
Mayor Beauchamp , 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 of the Council to add Item•No. 11 to the Consent Agenda,
• as requested: The City Clerk then read the. Consent Agenda items, •
including resolutions and ordinances by title.: =It was-rMOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Foy, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be
passed.: Unanimously .'carried by .roll . call - vote.. (Subsequent
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paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items the
Consent . Agenda handled. under one motion ' without further
discussion.)
*5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY•10 1 7, AND
24, AND MARCH 3, 1987 -
• The Council minutes of February 10, 17, and 24, and March 3, 1987 •
were approved, - having certified accurate by two .Council
members and no one present wishing' to :have said minutes read
publicly. - - -
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6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
7. HEARING ON THE 1987 IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT ROLL (SEE
ORDINANCE CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL)
This being the time set for the hearing on the 1987 Irrigation
Maintenance Assessment Roll, Mayor Beauchamp opened the hearing
and asked staff to make their presentation. Ty .Wick, Water
Division Superintendent, stated staff received a memorandum from
Council member Barnett, Monday, expressing concerns regarding
certain assessments.' Having •discussed these concerns with Mr.
Barnett, Mr. Wick stated it is staff's decision to uphold their
original recommendations. Regarding District #857, Mr. Wick
explained this district is experiencing some problems and, as a
result, there may be some additional unknown costs. He stated Mr.
Barnett has agreed staff will likely not be making recommendations
at this time. Council member Barnett stated he feels'the problem
that has arisen with District #857 should be indicated for the
record. Mr. Wick explained there is a question concerning the
Adams pipeline which serves water to that system. He stated the
Adams pipeline has been providing the service of carrying the water
from the Naches - Cowiche Canal Company to the City's box where the
water is then distributed to the City's users. The City has been
paying approximately $50 a year for this service, while area
residents contribute to the maintenance. There is apparently no
ownership other than the group of people who take water from that
system. He stated staff is attempting to ascertain the necessary
action by the City to ensure a supply of water, and at this time
it is unclear whether the City will have to assume the maintenance
' and operation of that system, or perhaps utilize another source.
Mayor Beauchamp asked that citizens wishing to speak to this issue
address Council at this time.
John Klingele, 1312 West Walnut, commented he is pleased tb see the
report contains information unavailable in previous years, that
rates of increase are and the monetary position' within
each district is improving. Mr. Klingele stated'he would` like to
know the amount• of money paid to Pacific Power & Light and the
canal canpanies for pumping services, adding it might be more cost
effective for the City to take over some of the canal companies as
we have a large interest in them.
Don Mitchum, 608 South 3rd Street, stated he acquired his property
in the early 1970's when the irrigation maintenance was $9.00 per
year and now it is four times that amount and his income has not
kept pace with this type of increase. Mr. Mitchum stated it is his
understanding he would be required to pay this assessment even if
he were to gravel his ' property. He stated he feels there is a need
for a little fine tuning in this area. Council member Barnett
commented it would be helpful if Mr. Mitchum would meet with Ty
Wick and Rita Germunson to identify his district so they could
advise him as -to the needed repairs for 1987.
Carol Joan Watkins, 809 North Naches, District #308, questioned why
she.is being billed for irrigation maintenance assessment when she
has not had irrigation water for the past two years. Mrs. Watkins
indicated she had replaced the old irrigation pipe last year, and
has also had the lines flushed, but still has no water pressure.
Council member Foy stated there was no increase scheduled for
District 308 this year, and suggested Mrs. Watkins meet with Ty
Wick as it appears she may have a service problem.
' Pauline Prescott, 224 North 38th Avenue, Winterhaven Co-op Court,
District #822, stated last year's rate was $73.39 and questioned
the reason for this year's rate of $108.25. Council member Barnett
responded in 1985 and 1986 her rate was .0040 and this year it is
.0059. He explained District #822 did not have any main repairs,
however, they did have a number of service calls. He stated the
.0059 per square foot is the rate staff feels will offset the
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anticipated expenditures' which are directly related to ;an increase
in the canal company rates.
,Caroline= _Bryan, 609 South 26th Avenue, District #556; stated her
- assessment - •is $25:88 for 5750 square feet. She then readia letter
of protest' whichwas later presented :to City - Clerk) Roberts. Mrs.
Bryan stated An 1981 they spent $3,000 to pave:a portion their
' :property for parking purposes, leaving only a 3 1 /2"foot strip
.requiring water. She • commented' if the irrigation water was
• billed. according to _usage there would be a lot less problems. She
indicated she •:waters by •hand and never allows water to run
unattended. Mrs,' Bryan stated 'the City needs to replace all; of the
old pipes. Council member Foy explained to•'Mrs. Bryan that she is
apart of-:a subdistrict under District #534, and that entire
district,_'including District #538, #556 #579 is proposed for a
2.17 decrease. He further pointed out that the increase is
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attributed to a rate increase imposed by the•irrigation canpany for
:delivery of the water rather than an increase imposed by the City
-of•Yakima. Mrs. 'Bryan stated she had misunderstood the'.`notice as
she thought their irrigation assessment being-increased the
-City of Y a k i m a - :,
Steve Emhoff, 1703 West Yakima Avenue,•District #758, stated he is
one of 10 households on his particular system, and assessment
-has increased 62% this .year. He indicated there havei been some
• - problems with the pump on this system, in that he' has had water 12
outof 14 days. Mr. Emhoffvstated he does not 'object to paying
- the assessment, however, would'like to'see the problem resolved on
a more permanent basis so the users will the service for
which they are being-assessed, f•
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'There being no other citizens to address 'Council
'regarding the 1987 Irrigation Maintenance Assessment' Roll, Mayor
Beauchamp closed the public hearing. Council member Barnett' stated
before voting on the ordinance he would like to make a
recommendation to reduce_ three of the districts. He stated prior
to .today's meeting he sent out a memorandum recommending-•reductions
• in , districts; However, view of the additional ":information
supplied by Ty Wick, he offered the following It' - was MOVED
'by 'Barnett, seconded: by `Foy, that , District' #529 be reduced from
• :0067• to .0049,'District #601 be reduced from .0082 to .'0055 and
•District #622 be.-reduced from .0106 to .0073, for reasons stated in
-my memorandum: 'Council member • Carmichael stated she' has no
•.objection to the motion, .but_asked.•.for procedural clarification.
Council-member Barnett 'questioned: if the-assessment should be
• amended - prior to the passage-of Acting City
- Attorney ' Vanek responded affirmatively. It was_ by
seconded by Foy, that the 'aforementioned :district , 'would be an
• amendment - to the assessment • roll.- Unanimously• carried•'.by voice
vote. Ordinance .No. 3011 having been read'by. title only, At was
'MOVED -by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, the ordinance 'be adopted as
amended. Unanimously - carried by •roll ^call .vote.•iCounctl member
Barnett- last year Council discussed: the current; philosophy
• of a four month basic minimum - cash reserve - and was in
general :agreement that the cash reserve gradually increased.
Therefore, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded - by Buchanan,'that the
philosophy on the cash reserve be •increased to •six months.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. - ..
ORDINANCE NO. Y3011; AN ORDINANCE confirming the -irrigation
maintenance assessment roll of the City Yakima for the calendar
year 1987 andlevying'i-rrigation maintenance assessments according
to =such .roll .
8. NOTICE OF '-'INTENT TO COMMENCE ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY" KNOWN AS •
EASTSIDE ANNEXATION AREA (STANDARD:MOTIONS'FI -A & B)
AssociaterPlanner Don Skone responded' to Council member Barnett's
inquiries regarding - the annexation procedure: for this' issue.
Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED by: Barnett, :seconded by
Foy, .that March-24, be set as then time -for a meeting'with the
• . , initiating , parties- - who . signed the Notice - of -- •Intention to 'Commence •
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Annexation- Preceedings dated March 11th and 12th, 1987, those
initiating parties being Robert ._Hall, Robert Lynch and Michael
Murphy. Director of Community & Economic Development Glenn Rice
stated the parties initiating the annexation are present at today's
Council meeting ,to , request that the City proceed with the
annexation process. He stated staff is in the process of gathering
the information requested by Council on February 17, 1987,
regarding the impact this annexation will. have on the City's
water /sewer plan and six -year street plan.. Mr. Rice related to
Council a recommendation made by the County Commissioners earlier
in the day to •exclude the area west of South 18th Street
(Fairview) and north of Nob Hill Boulevard, thus leaving inside the
unincorporated area the portion that is the county shops and the
other private residences at the northeast quadrant of the
intersection of 18th Street and Nob -Hill Boulevard. Council
• member Carmichael questioned if this action would leave that area
• without fire protection. Mr. Rice stated this is an issue that
can be discussed later, and suggested Council accept the annexation
petition as presented. The question was called for a vote 'on the
motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Council member Barnett
requested to hear from the initiating parties at this time. Rob
Lynch, Vice President of Lynch Motor Company, and Jack Thomas,
representing Bob Hall of 'Sunfair Chevrolet, addressed Council
requesting. the City proceed with the annexation. It was MOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the annexation proposed by
Robert Hall, Robert Lynch and Michael Murphy, be accepted by the
City of Yakima and that the area to be annexed be required to
assume its share of the City's existing indebtedness, and that a
Notice of Intention to Annex be filed with the Yakima County
Boundary Review Board. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
9. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION FROM THE - PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION REGARDING PROPOSED CLOSURE OF WASHINGTON AND FRANKLIN
POOLS . •
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Mayor Beauchamp acknowledged the receipt of many letters and phone
..calls regarding this issue. He stated this is the first time
Council has had an opportunity to consider the Parks &• Recreation
Commission's recommendation to close .Washington and Franklin
Pools, and hopefully a determination will be made-today on the
course of action to be taken. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by
:Barnett, that Washington and Franklin Pools to be operated, as
funded in the 1987 budget with a supplement for repairs at
Washington during, the calendar year or swim year 1987. Council
member Carmichael asked Mr. Foy to clarify the motion with regard
to the source'of funding for the repairs to Washington Pool. Mr.
Foy explained that the 1987 budget allocates funding for the
operation. of Washington and Franklin Pools, however, it does not
include any additional funds for the identification and resolution
of, the repairs at Washington Pool. He stated Council would have to
authorize' supplemental funds for the repair of the broken line at
Washington .Pool. Council member•Carmichael stated she would like
to see an amendment to the motion specifying the source of funding,
however, identification of the funds does not have to occur today.
She suggested Community Development Block Grant Funds as a possible
source of funding as Washington Pool is in the target area.
Council member Foy Stated it is the responsibility of staff to
return to Council with funding sources for Council's consideration
and approval. Mr. Foy stated following discussion of the motion,
he intends to offer a second motion regarding the issue. Council
member Barnett commented the cost of repairing the leak is unknown,
therefore,. staff may have to provide a number of alternatives
depending upon the total cost. The question was. called for a vote
on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Council member
Buchanan commented given the amount of community interest generated
on this issue, staff should begin immediately to identify funding
sources for Washington and Franklin Pools. Council member Berndt
•commented this is a much broader issue than just swimming pools and
should be approached from the aspect of making the parks an
attractive and functional part of the City. Council member
Buchanan was in agreement, adding the,City must. develop a financing
program for the entire park system. Council member Carmichael
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spoke of. the community's ,responsibility to encourage .youth to
utilize the,pools and city parks on a m o r e regular basis. Council
member Barnett echoed Mrs, Carmichael's sentiments,I noting the
attendance at Lions Pool has increased while the attendance at the
outdoor pools- has decreased. It was MOVED by Foy, "seconded by
Sims, that a long range park renovation program be developed by the
Parks and Recreation Board for appropriate legislation. of the bond
issue to be placed on the November elections.. Mr. Foy encouraged
the Parks & Recreation Commission to work with interested citizens
t - ...to develop. a. long, range plan which would include the bond issue.
Council member ,_Carmichael asked if Mr. Foy and Mr. Sims would
consider splitting the question as the_ motion speaks of two
separate issues; the- bond issue and the long :range plan. Mrs.
.Carmichael, explained that the .Parks & Recreation Commission has
been working on a long range plan for: some time now,. but has not
_, had the opportunity to complete. it. She stated the commitment to
place. a bond issue on the ballot this fall seems irresponsible
, without-having the criteria for that bond issue. Council member
Foy clarified his motion, stating he is asking that the issue be
referred back to the Parks & - Recreation.Comnission, so they can
.,bring ,in.:.a responsible long range .plan and a bond issue to finance
• it, .to be. presented to the voters in the-fall. .Council member •
Carmichael requested to have the motion re - read to, clarify it's
intent. The replayed from the tape recorder as follows:
"I'd like to move that a long range. park renovation : program be
developed by, the.. Parks and Recreation. Board for appropriate
. • .legislation of .the bond issue to be placed on the November
• elections :" Discussion continued on,-the. intent of ,the -motion.
Council member. Sims suggested instead of coming back with a bond
issue, • the -- :motion be modified recommending. that _the .Parks &
Recreation Commission submit a financial plan which.would -be used
. , . as a basis. for ,a recommendation for., a bond _issue, Mr. Sims stated
he would_ withdraw his second: to the- motion- if Mr. .Foy: would like
• to ,- restate.: it -. • Mr. Foy stated he will accept the change in
wording. Council, member Buchanan spoke of the•difference between
. bond issues and - financing or- funding. for.the year, stating, "we are
talking about apples and . oranges. "; • He said it would- not be
difficult, pass..a bond issue, however, before constructing new
.pools, soccer fields,< or.- baseball fields, a good sound financial
program: must_.be developed for - maintenance and operation. Council
member Sims stated •he believes Mr. Foy recommendation was for
the :,Parks ; .and - .Recreation Commission to submit a Jinancial plan
that,will- .reduce the .ongoing maintenance costs and replace that
with., a, .capital project, for-example an underground. sprinkler system
that would ,allow, a reduction. of..cost -.in the .maintenance area. •
. , Mayor Beauchamp ..stated, he is hopeful that - .the. Parks-.& .Recreation
Commission will, submit a plan with; a ,funding recommendation that
could include, a. bond issue•and other funding options., Council
member.Barnett stated whatever financial plan comes back,.he hopes
due- consideration. -is given- -.to the senior citizens and .those who
have lesser incomes, and their .ability to-pay-on any financial
plan. The original motion. having been withdrawn:with the.consent
of the second, it was MOVED by Foy,- seconded. by ,Sims, to
refer this to the-Parks.and Recreation Commission to bring in a
long range plan.and a financial package to support it, bring it
.back to the Council• so that if ...appropriate legislation is necessary
- by.November, we.,wi.11 be able to act:, Unanimously carrried by voice
, vote, Mayor Beauchamp acknowledged. those citizens present
regarding- this issue and invited them to comment briefly. Bill
James,, 21.4 South, 25th Avenue, -asked Mayor Beauchamp to :clarify the
. ,decision : made;. - .by.. Council today. :Mayor ; Beauchamp.- responded the
:Washington and Franklin pools will be operating as usual this
• - summer, and .a plan ,-will be- .developed to improve-the :City's parks
and swimming pools on a.. long range basis.,, : Nancy Faller, 2207
. Barge,: .representing Washington .Fair, Share, presented a
petition,with signatures and letters the pool issue
• to the City Clerk, and thanked - ,Council for the action just taken.
Mrs.,. Faller--stated Yakima. Fair Share would like to see a citizens
task force formed to research the financial constraints and the
community- needs. She indicated there -are several • organizations
,that have offered.; to spearhead a.task force-and several individuals
. have indicated .a willingness to serve. on such a committee. She
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•stated; "if the bond - issue "is determined to be a'necessity," the task
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force "would .be willing to lobby 'for this: Council ineinber` Berndt
"stated the Parks and 'Recreation- ' Commission currently - functions in
this capacity and does' ' not' . `feel a task'" force ' is" needed. Mrs.
Faller • commented that ' obviously the' "community does riot' feel the
Parks Recreation Commission has been advocate of the pools •
and recreation.' She stated the community Is greatly 'concerned with
' the proposals that have been suggested by' the Parks and •
• 'Recreation`ComtiesiOn and there are a nuthber'of citizens who would
like to be "involved in the'decision makirig'process. Reverend Joe
• T. Denman, "814' Central Avenue, stated `he is to report 'the action
taken by Council today to the Association'of Minister's and the
•'Evangelicals and asked for clarification' of 'this: Mayor 'Beauchamp
stated Washington and Franklin' pools will open this summer as
usual,.and a long'range plan is •to be developed for 'the City's
parks address current future needs'and concerns. Frances K.
'Corday, 405 South 47th Avenue, encouraged Council keep the pools
open' to allow young' people 'the `opportunity to'learn'to -swim in a,
safe place rather than' in gravel pits situated around the valley.
'"He `comMehted if the pools are closed the young people `will be on
the streets getting into mischief and this will result in
additional'expend'itures for the police department. Council member •
Barnett 'commented that all five pools were open last year and there
was a' reduction` of - 19 o in the 'Learn- to-Swim' Program. Mr." Corday
stated the economy could have been a contributing factor`last year
arid' perhaps the fees were too'high. Mayor Beauchamp responded to
-the `canthents ' made concerning' the declining • utilization of the
pools, - stating he believes the reason for this is that the City
does not have 'a parks and recreation •program'to address these
=issues. •He feels - a program needs to be developed to
facilitate involving youth in the Learn- to-Swim Progratti. Mike
Nixon,- - "207 North 27th Avenue,• Chairman of the Parks & 'Recreation
Commission, stated 'the Commission submitted a -reconmehdation which
they felt a responsible decision on.their part, however, he is
grateful that Council has chosen to do otherwise. Re the
'Commissionis in of recreational programs in the'City and has
'worked hard in the past to'keep'the pools open and will'continue to
do 'so in the future.` Ray Honore, 514 South 4th Street, stated he
is pleased with the' decision to - keep the' pools `open and' to develop
' a - long •'range - plan;' however, would` like to take "'issue ' with the
' figures presented in'the report. He referred to the figure of 8%
of revenue fran'Washington Pool last year, commenting the pool did
not open until - the'middle of July due to 'repairs' being made. He
questioned how soon the money could' be obtained' for' repairs so the
• pool ` can open - at the beginn'i'ng of the swim ' season. Mr. Honore
further cotented poor weather conditions "contributed to the
- 164 attendance 'during last year's'swim 'season. Laura Hopp, P.O.
Box 723, Yakima, 98907, speaking for the'League of'Wamen Voters,
stated she is delighted-with Council's action today' as all of their
concerns and'recoMtendations were addressed.' She submitted copies
of the statement by the League' of Women'Voters to' the City Clerk.
Joe West Chestnut, stated' he' is pleased with
Council's' action today, but commented he' is bothered' by the fact
that everytime there is a problem, the' City"• decides on
'a . bond issue.' He stated he feels poor management is rewarded with
bond issues and 'this is totally wrong. 'He stated if funds had been
. set aside each year - for repairs and maintenance, suffiecerit funds
would now be available for repairs. Referring •'to the
underiutil:ization of the pools, ' he stated he used the pool' several
'times last year and in the men's section only one shower'out of six
'was'operable. He also questioned what other type of recreation the
'Ci'ty has, 'other than the pools. Mr. Aridreotti stated there are
tennis courts at Franklin,'but no ball fields, and the same thing
applies to the other City parks. He stated about 60% of the
athletics are performed on'school grounds because the City has
inadequate park facilities. Larry Mathews, 805 South 17th Avenue,
stated he'presehted written testimony but would like to comment on
a statement made 'by' Council member Barnett. Mr. - Matthews stated
he checked with the school district and learned that 85% of the
students 'participate in a subsidized lunch program: Mr. Mathews
'recommended a free swim session be offered 'to see what type of
• re there would 'be: Council member Sims stated is
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currently. a "dime swim night" offered'rat least :once ,a month by
the -Parks & Recreation Department. He stated.Mike
of the Parks and Recreation Commission, could comment on thelevel
of participation. Mr. Mathews suggested a trial free swim be
• held;, for .,those unable, to pay the fee as Yakima . ; has, , a • •lot of poor
people and one- dollar dollar- -is a lot, of money to • them. Maud , Scott,
resident of southeast Yakima cautioned that. Washington Pool
not survive the planned repairs as it is in such poor condition.
She stated it. might• be less expensive to pay the-water costs at ,
• $4,900 rather than make the repairs at the. cost, of $5,000 to
$10,000. She stated perhaps the residents of the southeast area •
- would be able to swim ,a longer time-this summer if ,repairs are
not ,done.. .
10. REPORT -FROM TRANSIT DIVISION REGARDING. ADVERTISING PROGRAM
It was.. MOVED by Foy, seconded -by Barnett, that this. item. be, tabled
until April 7, 1987. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
*11., CONSIDERATION,OF REQUEST, TO INITIATE FINAL OF, THE RATTLESNAKE
CREEK PROJECT REVIEW PROCESS WITH CH2M HILL : FOR FERC LICENSE
APPLICATION
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• RESOLUTION NO. D- 5337,. A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
and, City, Clerk, of the City of Yakima to execute an amendatory
agreement with CH2M Hill for professional ,engineering - .,services.
* 12. REPORT FROM JOINT.CITY /COUNTY HEARING EXAMINER. COMMITTEE. REGARDING
RENETAaL OFJHEARING EXAMINER CONTRACTS (SEE RESOLUTIONS):
A. PHILIP A. LAMB FOR HEARING EXAMINER SERVICES ,
RESOLUTION NO.- D- 5338, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a
professional services contract for• hearing- examiner- services,..
- B. RONALD F. WHITAKER FOR HEARING-EXAMINER .PRO- TEM.SERVICES-
RESOLUTION NO. D -5339, A RESOLUTION authorizing. the execution of a
professional services contract for hearing examiner pro-tem
services.
* 13. CONSIDERATION OF, RESOLUTION. AUTHORIZING - EXECUTION. OF CONTRACT FOR
• REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF-RADIO DEVICES -:.
RESOLUTION NO D- 5340, A - • RESOLUTION, authorizing., the City-Manager
and City,-Clerk of- the City of. Yakima . to, enter, into. a ,contract for
• the repair and maintenance of. -a radio repeater device for.. the year
1987.
* 14. ,CONSIDERATION OF • RESOLUTION .AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR
COMPUTER SOFTWARE .DEVELOPMENT SERVICES WITH. INFORMATION SOLUTIONS,
RESOLUTION,. NO. D -5341, A,RESOLUTION- authorizing the execution of a
. - professional services agreement• with .Information- Solutions,,.Inc.
* 15. CONSIDERATION OF. RESOLUTION ,OF INTENTION- TO CREATE "J": ,STREET
INDUSTRIAL PARK SEWER LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SET -DATE OF
HEARING FOR APRIL 28, 1987)
RESOLUTION NO. D 75342, . A RESOLUTION, .of intention • .to - create -.a local
improvement. district.
* 16. APPROVAL:OF OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL FOR'CAPTAIN REID FOLLANSBEE,.POLICE •
DEPARTMENT, TO ATTEND THE -.FBI ACADEMY - • - _ ..
The Out -of- State,,. travel for. Captain- Reid. Follansbee.,.. police
Department, .to- attend the FBI. National Academy, in - Quantico,
Virginia -, March 28,- • June ,12, 1987, at. a cost of :$800. -00, was
approved. f• -
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*17. CONSIDERATION' OF `AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1987 BUDGET AND' MAKING
APPROPRIATIONS' FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL TOURISM REGION 3'FUNDING
(FIRST READING)
• An ordinance appropriating funds for South Central'Tburism Region 3
having been read by title only at this meeting was laid on the
table for` three weeks or until April 14; 1987.'
*18. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO WASTEWATER
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT:
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A: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT
NO. 4 TO THE COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN WITH CWC -HDR, INC
RESOLUTION NO. D -5343, A RESOLUTION authorizing'the execution of an
amendment to the existing agreement with Culp Wesner Culp,
consulting engineers, for consulting engineering services: '
B. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1987 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE AERATION'DESIGN
WORK (FIRST READING) '
An ordinance appropriating funds for the completion of the aeration
`design work' at the Wastewater Treatment 'Plant having been read by
title only at this meeting was laid' on the table=''foi •three weeks or
- until April •14, 1987.
C. 'CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1987 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR HEADWORK AND FLOW MONITORING
MODIFICATIONS AND OTHER FACILITY REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS
(FIRST READING)
An'ordinance appropriating funds for headwork and flow monitoring
modifications and other facility'repairs and modification having
been read by title only at this meeting was laid of the table for
three weeks, or until April 14, 1987.
19. OTHER BUSINESS
Council member Carmichael stated Council members received an
information item regarding the Policy Guidance for Public
Transportation Decision Makers Conference to be conducted by the
Washington State Department of Transportation.' in Olympia. She
stated Council members have attended this in the past and urged
Council representation again this year as i t is a very' worthwhile
and'economical conference. Council member Buchanan suggested more
than one Council member attend`the conference. •
Mayor Beauchamp stated the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance meeting
scheduled for last week 'with the County Commissioners had to be
• cancelled, and suggested April 16th as a possibility for
rescheduling. Mayor Beauchamp, Council members Berndt, Sims,
Buchanan and Foy indicated they could be present on April 16th,
• however, Council member Carmichael will.not be-available. 'Council
• member 'Barnett' stated he will have to check` his calendar and
advise staff if he will be available. Glenn Rice stated if the
majority of the Council is available he will arrange the meeting
for that date.
Ray Honore, 514 South 4th Street, related to Council that his
mother received a $5 parking ticket at a meter prior to the time of
their removal. He stated the ticket went' unnoticed' by him and
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escalated to $139 because it was turned over to a collection
agency. He asked if Council considers this "gouging." In response'
to Mayor Beauchamp's inquiry about the justification for this, Mr.
Honore stated the reasoning for such justification was the fact
that 'the collection agency had gone to `court to obtain a court
• • order. He stated when he first received a notice that•the ticket
was overdue, the fine had been increased to $59' and he paid $25 on •
the bill prior to it being turned over to the collection agency.
He came to City Hall and met with Bert Tabayoyan of Customer
Services to inquire why it was $59 for a $5 parking ticket and was
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informed it was due to the fact that it had been sent to the
collection agency. Mr. Honore further explained that, in his
presence, Mr. Tabayoyan phoned the collection agency to obtain
more information regarding the situation, and by the time he
returned home, his mother had been served with a garnishment on her
job and the ticket had gone from $59 to $139. He asked if there is
a limit the City could place on the amount charged fora parking
ticket because he was told by the collection agency's attorney that
-the,. ticket could be as much, as $250. Mr. Honore stated this is
totally..irresponsible,. especially when ,the City-Only-receives $15
of the $139. He .pointed out that the City is making. money for an
outside agency by not handling this particular situation any better
than : it. - currently is doing... Mr. Honore,: asked, what City or State
- Code - authorizes . a ticket of ;such -a. small ,amountAo . be turned over
to a .collection agency. He commented it is more -,than -just money
• that is involved when you are dealing „with•a collection agency. He
stated his mother is 74 years old, and in ill health, and he does
not want.ar collection agency harrassing •her,....as feels they are
vultures. - He stated he...hates to' see the City .- associating with
-- vultures- and asked Council to. ascertain if there. is a limit that
• can be charged.for a ticket rather than have this type of situation
reoccur.
.0n another matter, Mr .Honors "asked Council when something is
going to be,done about the-, condition of 4th Street. He stated he
lived. ,on:, 4th; Street for six years and no repairs have been
'fimade during that time period.: He - stated, "I would like to , see •
• something done with the street, if nothing else, take it out.”
" - Mayor Beauchamp - asked Mr. ` Honore to leave his receipts- - showing
payment of the ticket with staff to review. Assistant City Manager •
Stouder told Mr. Honore staff will look into the current procedure
and get back in touch with him. Council member Foy stated Council
needs to look at the policy of control for a $5 parking. ticket.
Information Items , •
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. Items of information supplied to Council were: 3/10/87
correspondence to State Department of Community Development and
12/18/86 correspondence to Dennis Covell regarding City's Public
Works Trust Fund loan agreement; Correspondence to John .Klingele
regarding his request for Council to consider extension of 20"
domestic -water main through the intersection of 16th.Avenue and Nob
Hill Blvd. 3/19./87; Memo. from, City Engineer regarding. Citizen
Follow -up regarding Park Avenue water main: replacement :project.
..3/8 Correspondence to -Nob Hill Water. Company, regarding- street
. cuts. ,3/16/87;- and .Minutes.of the February 23,' 1987. Parks and
•Recreation- Commission meeting.
20. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
It was MOVED by Barnett, ; seconded by Buchanan, ;r to move into
II/ ,Executive Session approximately 30 minutes -for the purpose of
discussing collective bargaining and adjourn -,,.immediately
thereafter. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
2 1. ADJOURNMENT (-NO-:.REGULAR COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 31,
1987)
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Following the completion - of the Executive session, the meeting was
.adjourned at -, the hour of`.3,:35 p.m. -
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