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OCTOBER 11, 1988 •
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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, Yakima, Washington. Mayor Pat
Berndt, presiding, Council . members Clarence Barnett,. Henry
Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Bernard
Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek,
City. Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present.
2. INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Buchanan.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Beauchamp stated he was not present at the meeting
when Council voted on the Dial -A -Ride issue and he would like to •
make a motion that Council reconsider this issue. It was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael, to reconsider the Council's
action on Dial -A -Ride. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by
Carmichael, that Council continue to support the Dial -A-Ride
program at the same level of funding as 1987. It was MOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Foy, to amend the motion to allocate an
additional. $15,000 in order to serve the months of October,
November and December. The question was called for the vote on the
motion, as amended. Urianimously carried by voice vote.
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. Item No. 7 was added •
to the Consent Agenda, as requested by Council member Barnett. The
City Clerk' then read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and ordinances • by title. It was MOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Sirns, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be
passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent
paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the
Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further
discussion.)
* 5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 16 AND
SEPTEMBER 13, 1988
The Council minutes of August 16 and September 13, 1988 were
approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council
members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read
publicly.
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Delores Voelker, Rt, 4, Box 4261, Wapato, invited Council members
and citizens to participate in the Westside Merchants Centennial
Parade on November 12, 1988 at 10:00 a.m.. The parade will be
on, Yakima Avenue from Naches Avenue to 12th Avenue. She encouraged
those interested in participating in the.parade to contact any one
of the Westside Merchants to register prior to October 21, 1988.
Ralph Javins, 403 North 5th Avenue, a City employee on annual leave
from the City, addressing Council as a private citizen, presented
Council with a copy of the "Leadership Alliance Program" by Tom
Peters which aired on the local public broadcasting station
recently. He also presented an accompanying interview by Larry
.King with Mr. Peters. Mr. Javins stated organizations with
severe problems have benefited from the "Leadership Alliance
Program" and 'asked Council to review and consider this program
for possible application to the City of Yakima.
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Elberthst Trotter, 209 S. 4th Street, • appeared- • before LL.Council
requesting assistance with the drug problem- in - her neighborhood.
She indicated a group of people are terrorizing -the neighborhood
in which she -lives with their drug activities; and= street_ fights.
She stated the drug situation has gotten out of control and asked
for sorrie assistance •in removing these people.: from the - streets in
her neighborhood.
Mayor Berndt pointed out to Mrs. Trotter that the City Council is
responsible for the passage of the loitering law drafted by
City Prosecutor Bob Bounds. She said this ordinance has assisted
the Police Department in dealing with this particular;' type of
activity in that police efforts have resulted in an:- increase in
the number of arrests made for loitering since the - .passage of the
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*7. PUBLIC , HEARING ON CREATION OF CORPMAN LANE. SEWER LOCAL- IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT SCHEDULED FOR THIS DATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED
The public hearing on they creation of - Corpman.Lane ,Sewer Local
Improvement District was cancelled and has not been, rescheduled at
this time..
8. - CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION. REGARDING'- HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND
DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM •
Glenn -Rice, Director of Community & Economic Development, stated
this is a "standard =resolution for :Council's consideration; .::he has
, nothing to add-to . _the - report. No one was present to speak to the
issue; therefore, Resolution No. D-5511 was read by title -; and it
was 'MOVED -by Foy; - seconded -by 'Sims, that Resolution . -No . D -5511 be
adopted. 'Unanimously carried by roll ca -1 -1 vote.:
RESOLUTION= NO. D -5511, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code
, Administration Manager to clear 'certain weedy` -lots:
9. = REPORT FROM FINANCE AND LEGAL •DEPARTMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED
LEGISLATIVE'AMENDMENT - AND / FEE CHANGES FOR-TAXI CAB- COMPANIES
Finance • Director -John Hanson stated this report is: in. :response to a
request last month by Yellow Cab and Diamond Cab regarding a rate
increase' of :'approximately _52%. Staff - contacted _16 cities J around
the state to determine their policy regarding regulation of cab
service:- Mr. ` Hanson i stated, of -those cities; Longview" and 'Everett
are the' only ;two cities that regulate taxi: cab rates. Following
this review, staff concluded that the proposal submitted by Yellow
• Cab and Diamond Cab appears acceptable. Mr: Hanson clarified the
mileage rate 'given in the proposal, stating _it :shoulh read.1 /10th
of •a 'mile and should have read •1 /15th of a mile. He further
'clarified that there is no fee . for. the - first • three _minutes of
waiting"-' time and children =six -1-years- of ' age and -: under are
tt transported without •charge when accompanied by- an adult. Mr.
7 Hanson 'stated staff did not concur with the, request that. - Council
set a specific rate. He stated that - fixing :rates could affect
competition', -and thus be detrimental to the consumer.:t.Referring to
the request to -' increase. -the zone. charges, Mr.:c Hanson .- stated staff
did not ' find zone charges- included in= the '.Longview- or . - Everett
report-. . .. - • ... • - • - - ., _ .
Council member Foy asked )George Kapellas, -- of Diamond Cab; if any
thought was given to allowing- a discount of 10 -15 %'' for . senior
• 'citizens? Mr. Kapellas' stated Diamond Cab' has :been in business
since 1976 and has • always 'voluntarily- given - a .discount to elderly
• • and handicapped: citizens; he has nd objection..toi the City
incorporating a mandatory discount for- these patrons. Discussion
' ensued regarding- the zone charge. Mr. Kapellas stated the 1964
- ordinance defines the .seven zones in the •City. of Yakima; however,
• the - drivers are. •- allowed to disregard 'the zone '_ charge !' :after the
meter reads $5.00 '• 'He , further stated that• iif•. a- trip originates
or terminates ° in..the central •zone, there •is- no zone :charge.
') " Following further -- 'discussion,' -.it was MOVED by.i:Foy,: seconded by
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Beauchamp, that the proposed rate increases be adopted as the
• maximum rate increase, including „a minimum discount of 10% to
senior citizens, sight impaired and handicapped and no charge for
children six years old or .under. The question was called for a
vote on the motion.,Unanimously.,carried >by voice vote.
10.. _PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR
1989
A. .APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PLAN AND BUDGET
_Dixie Kracht, Housing Manager, stated this is a continuation of the
Community. Development Block Grant _Program and some of the
applicants are present to respond to inquiries fran Council about
their proposals. She reported.that 9.2 requests for proposals were
solicited from human services agencies, resulting ,in. six requests
for funding. Mrs. Kracht stated $100,000 has been'set aside for
two of_these proposals, which will be used for leveraging purposes
to obtain matching funds from other funding, sources within the
community. Referring to Proposal #4, the Teen Challenge Home For
Women, . she stated that the staff report indicates
this_ organization is affiliated with the Church of God, however,
this should read Assembly of God. Rev., David Ozanne,
representative of Teen Challenge, was seated in the audience and
interjected that this organization is not affiliated with the
Church of God or the Assembly of God. Mrs. Kracht indicated to
Rev. Ozanne that he would have an opportunity to address the
Council regarding this issue at the appropraite time.. She stated
these programs also_ receive funding fran, other _agencies. Mrs.
Kracht stated the Housing budget illustrates $640,000 in capital
funds leverage an additional $2,_067,000._. It was pointed out
' • that..:federal,funding has continued to decline year after year and
staff has maximized .the funds by using the monies .only for
leveraging purposes. Mrs. Kracht stated today's proposal includes
the City's. share of funding for the Drug Coalition. She said
staff is seeking approval of the CDAC and staff _recommendation
authorizing the City Manager to submit the appropriate documents to
HUD. She indicated committee members and agencies requesting
funding are present to respond to questions about their proposals.
Mrs. Kracht responded to questions from various Council members and
Mayor Berndt then opened the meeting for public testimony.
1. Yakima County Coalition for the Homeless, Transitional. Housing
Jeff Crollard, 1517 Browne Avenue, Yakima, representing, the Yakima
.Coalition, for the - Homeless, spoke in support of-the application
submitted by the Yakima County :Coalition for, the Haneless
• stating this project_would provide housing for homeless families.
He further stated current services for homeless families consists
. of. temporary shelter (two to five days emergency shelter) which
is ; funded by., the state. He said that the Coalition has, found that
homeless families need a longer period of time to become stabilized
and integrated into the community. Mr. Crollard stated
approximately 70% of the families served over the past three
years are residents of the City of Yakima. He _further stated the
Coalition only .serves people within Yakima County. Through this
'project, housing would be combined with other local supportive
social services for approximately three to six, He
expressed appreciation to the CDAC's recommendation for.funding of
$49,000 and requested the flexibility to use the money for
acquisition_and if needed. He explained.that if the
Coalition purchases-a building for rehabilitation and it becomes
necessary to evict tenants, the Coalition would be obligated to
find.replacement housing for these tenants for a five to ten year
period and this would sap their funds, for rehabilitation purposes.
_Mr. Crollard stated if the Coalition is unable to locate a
vacant, building for rehabilitation, they would like to be able to
remove. a•vacantrbuilding and rebuild, or use, one the current
vacant lots.within the: target area._Council member, Foy asked if
this program, is a duplication of services? George H. Pechtel,
. 1112 Swan Avenue, the northwest representative to the CDAC., stated
the Community felt there was a distinct difference between new •
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construction•' and rehabilitation, and 'that new= construction was
outside the guidelines and scope of the- program. .In the brief
discussion that followed, it was the general consensus of the
Council that CDBG funds not..be. used for _ site - acquisition, rather,
• funding should be used for rehabilitation as has been done in the
past.`' Responding to an inquiry about'the: application -.fors other
funding sources, Mr: Crollard stated the Coalition for.the- Homeless •
will a -apply-to -the' federal ' government :under• the. _Stewart
McKinney Act, ':which is the Omnibus'' Homeless: Federal Relief Act,
possibly ' UnitethWay,' Northwest Area Foundation, - etc:. Mr:. Crollard
stated - prior- - to `rehabilitating any structure; -L.or !structures, the
Coalition would -have 'to acquire ! it. and ':that is why:. _the .Coalition
• • is requesting - to have' the flexibility of .: using :.the _money,_fbr site
acquisition nor' rehabilitation.'"He stated if 'new construction were
allowed'," it would be on a• vacant lot ih•_ the target :.area or a
"'building that has been condemned and must be torn
Patti'= Nagle, 217 - •South '31st 'Avenue,. Chairman for the , . Yakima County.
' ' • Coalition for the 'Homeless, stated' "part of the problem in terms of
the way the CDAC suggested the'money.be granted.•to; the Coalition is
that there -is a stipulation'- in the regulations that state if :people
are' forced• out of ' a facility, 'the Coalition' .would have to- =pay for
• ,. their housing fors ten •years.c Mrs. Nagle .stated members.. of the
Coalition -went through - two available.multiple housing. facilities
currently on' the list, and =both facilities would 'be'. better_ :pushed
over by ' ''hand' -than --rehabilitated. - -!She stated -it -•is _ easier to
. provided services to families 'in clusters rather- than-in =individual
housing units:'-' Mrs. Nagle 1 state& •the stipulation placed on the
funding by=the CDAC will make it impossible-to leverage the money.
Council member' Beauchamp asked how -thee operation of , the- temporary
shelters will be financed? Mrs.-Nagle responded! the• operational
costs will be provided - through -the McKinney' Act and -the Housing
Trust Fund for up to five years..After that, it is anticipated
that the `Coalition willi'have 'enough' of• an: economic :•base;to: be self
•'support=ive. -. • .
Dan''Schnabel, 225 North 2nd Street,''representing the :_'clergy and
speaking •for the Yakima "Interfaith 'Coalition, spoke -in support of
- the- proposal by the Yakima County Coalition -zfor .`the:. Homeless. He
' stated the - Coalition• has established a: good .track . :recordL with the
' Int'erfafth Coalition. Rev Schnabel• stated :once the-- has
established a :place for the homeless; the Interfaithr•Coalition has
' H ' an -army of volunteers assist with families who areLattempting to
reenter the community. _
2'. Cascade •Lodge -Recovery Project (Omni_. Clinic).: 1
There- *was'• no : one - present to 'address - :this , proposal ..
3: Habitat For Humanity - ,
Carl- Rist -, residing -at . --the Campbell - Farm, A P.: , •O..' Box f 426, Buena,
Washington, -was 'present- to-address the City"- Counci] regarding this
proposal; which- is -for- the City to purchase 'five. to -'six- lots with
II/ CDBG` funds on which Habitat for - Humanity- will.".construct homes for
families -belay • the • federal 'income ' guidel -ines. These homes.' will be
constructed loath materials purchased from private contributions,
using - volunteer "labor; - and would - be - constructed -in the City; 1 imits.
Council'-member Carmichael asked how - a family without = financial
-' means will • subsist and why' he ' is proposing to build ..s=ingle family
units rather than multi - family units. Mr. Rist stated any family
that .Would -ify for a bank' 'loan ' or public housing ::is above the
=-income- - guide'1•ines- 'of their ' program. • _ He ' stated_ _ :selection of
' -families - is 'made `'on 'the basi's -of , income,1. number of children, the
character and "need ' bf the family. -Mr. ' -Rst stated- they have had a
• very good track record and have just completed --.a home in. Zillah
and one in Harrah for approximately $14,000 per home. He stated
the ''fartiilie's already owned -J -the . land: _on which .these) houses were
- ' - construbted - The - loans are for ' a . :twenty_ -year • :period :with no
interest and payrrients are less than $100 :a month._ 'Mr_. Rist stated
once the families are in the homes followup is_ done to
provide instructions and guidance on home maintenance and repair.
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He stated the, philosophy of Habitat For Humanity is that home
. • ownership. can bring; out the best qualities, in :people.
4...Teen Challenge Home for Young Women _
David Ozanne, P. 0. Box 2972 Yakima, stated his organization is not
affiliated or controlled by any church group;, they are an
autonomous, non - profit corporation in the State of Washington known
as Northwest Teen Challenge. The organization has a Board of
'Directors, a, constitution and by -laws. Rev. Ozanne stated the
only affiliation is that the National Office .for Teen Challenge,
which issues general guidelines for, the use:.of the.name Teen
Challenge, is a part of the General Counsel of the Assemblies of
God;. they provide the curriculum, most of. which is taken from
institute: and.Basic Youth Conflicts which is a non- denominational
organization. ,He reiterated Teen Challenge is not affiliated with
the Church of God. Rev. Ozanne stated 40% of the equity of a
building has been, donated, however, this is contingent upon receipt
of the remainder of the funding. He indicatedhe. is not requesting
funds to provide rehabilitation or treatment; he is requesting
funding.:to provide_a.drug and alcohol free environment for these
young women .during their rehabilitation process. .Rev. Ozanne
• _explained that the State currently provides $9.12 per day to
• • provide housing and,food for the students. He said he does not
feel the church /state issue is,germane to; the block grant funding
for this program. Council, member Beauchamp asked what other types
of assistance_ or programs are available to . ,these ,young, women.
-Rev. Ozanne responded that OMNI has a detox unit; the Gospel
Mission has a very limited program and Sundown has a 28 day
treatment program. He stated this housing project would provide
an induction center to prepare them for long term treatment in
another facility for two to four months.
George Pechtel,,1112 Swan Avenue, CDAC member, stated the Committee
felt this is a very noteworthy project and had a lengthy discussion
regarding the separation of church and state. He said Rev. Ozanne
was asked if•secular discussion was part of the treatment and he
told the Committee it is. Rev. Ozanne was then asked if he could
perform this program without this indoctrination and his response
was no. Mr. Pechtel stated based, on these,, responses, the Committee
felt there was a definite overlapping of. the church and state.
Mr.: Pechtel stated he inquired of City Attorney Vanek about this
issue and it was Mr. Vanek's opinion that religion very definitely
plays a part in this program and cntributes to its success rate.
Mr. Pechtel stated secondly, the Committee denied the request for
funding on the ,b asis that the ,home had not been. inspected by the
Housing Services Center 'staff to insure that it meets - CDBG "national
objectives,.' and because rehabilitation of the structure was not a
part of the project. Mr. Vanek interjected that he obtained a copy
of the HUD regulations and learned that CDBG funds may not be used
for religious purposes; specifically; - •the "'construction or
rehabilitation,,of structures to be used for religious -purposes or
which will otherwise promote religious interest., Mr. Vanek stated
it. is - phis understanding that the Christian Bible will be used in
this program, thus violating HUD regulations. He further
'explained what.is prohibited in these regulations is the direct tie
between the government and some type of religion. .Rev. Ozanne
asked if the religious teaching is conducted in another facility
. will this project meet federal regulations. Mr. Ozanne was asked
to meet with Mrs. Kracht and discuss this following the meeting.
.No one was present to speak to proposal, #5, Camp Roganunda
Renovation, -or proposal #6, In.Home Care. Mayor Berndt recognized
members of the Community Development Advisory Committee and thanked
them for reviewing the proposals and submitting recommendations to
the City Council.
Regarding the Yakima Coalition for. ,the War -on Drugs budget, Council
, member Foy.asked if the other two entities have paid their share
for operational expenses, etc. Mayor Berndt stated the, budget for
the :Drug Coalition will be presented one week from today. She
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further stated if the other two entities do not share in the
operational expenses, the Coalition will not function:
Council member Foy asked Mrs. Kracht to provide him. with the
information concerning the amount of funds spent staffing for
the year of 1988.',,Mrs. Kracht stated she would do so. following the
meeting.;, . . .
Council member Buchanan asked about the status of the park project
in southeast Yakima? Mrs. Kracht stated she..met with one ...of the
members of the Park Committee and learned that the incorporation °of
the neighborhood has been accomplished, however," the park
maintenance plan •requested by the City Council has not been
submitted. She stated the release of the remaining funds can take
place once the maintenance plan has been received. She suggested
this project be completed by the spring of. 1989 so it can be
I ...:, removed from the books because HUD monitors have asked that the
project be completed. .
It was MOVED ,by.,.Carmichael, seconded by Foy,, that the Council
accept the recommendation as presented by the Community Development
Advisory Committee, and approve the budget recommendations as
.presented. Unanimously carried by voice vote... -
B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF CDBG
APPLICATION
, Resolution-No.-5512 having been read by title, it„was.MOVED by
Foy,' seconded by Carmichael, that the resolution approved.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. - '
RESOLUTION NO. D -5512, A''RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to file an application with
the „United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for
funding for the 1989,Community Development,' Block ° Grant program.
Mr. Crollard asked for clarification on -the action taken on the
Yakima County Coalition for the Homeless project: Mrs.. Kracht
explained, that the motion . was to. accept :the ,the recommendation as
proposed by the ,Community Development Advisory Committee.. The funds
are.to ,be used: for- rehabilitation purposes,only, acquisition was
not included : . . ,
*11. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING - EXECUTION OF MODIFICATION
TO CAPITOL THEATRE OPERATING AGREEMENT -
.RESOLUTION.NO. D -5513, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager and-City Clerk of - the City of -Yakima fto ..execute "a
Capitol _Theatre Operating, Agreement, with the Capitol- Theatre
Committee, Inc.
*12. .CONSIDERATION,.•OF '_RESOLUTION, AUTHORIZING.- E OF 'PUBLIC
DEFENDER CONTRACT
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RESOLUTION NO. D - 55 1 4, A RESOLUTION.,appointing Glen ,P. Warren as
City of Yakima public defender for the calendar year 1989.
. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION.OF- CONTRACT WITH
COUNTY PROSECUTOR FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES
.RESOLUTION NO. D- 5515,, A RESOLUTION, authorizing the City.Attorney
to execute an agreement with: the ,Yakima -County Prosecutor for
prosecution services for .the - calendar year 1989.
*14. '•.,CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION_ SETTING DATE OF'HEARING.FOR NOVEMBER 8,
1988 FOR ALLEY. VACATION: REQUESTED BY WILLIAM ASH
RESOLUTION NO. D -5516, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and - place for
hearing on a.petition for vacation of a portion of an alleyway in
the vicinity of North 5th and 6th .Avenues,,..north of Fruitvale
Boulevard, within the City of Yakima.
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The hearing date was set for November 8, 1988. '
* 15. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT EISENHOWER
HIGH SCHOOL ON OCTOBER 14TH AND 21ST
The application for special fireworks displays to be held on
October 14 and 21, 1988 at Zaepfel Stadium, Eisenhower -High School,
requested, by Randy Brown, Pyrodyne Corporation, was approved.
* 16. SET DATE OF HEARINGS FOR OCTOBER' 18, 1988 FOR ANNEXATION OF
PROPERTY:
A. VICINITY OF 15TH AND.WASHINGTON- AVENUES
October 18,.'1988 was set as the date, of hearing on the proposed
15th Avenue & Washington Avenue annexation.
B. JOHN I. HAAS/ NORTH 16TH AVENUE '
October 18, 1988 was set as the date of hearing on the proposed
annexation'of the John I. Haas property. -
*17. APPROVAL OF 'OUT =OF -STATE TRAVEL FOR' SHARON BROWN; FINANCE
DEPARTMENT, TO MARINA DEL REY, CALIFORNIA
The Out -of -State travel for Sharon Brown, Finance Department, to
attend the Prim System Administrator class, in Marina
del Rey, California, October 30- November' 11; '1988, at a cost
of $3,166, was approved.
* 18. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE INITIATING CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY AT
1ST AND "I" STREETS."
- ORDINANCE NO. 3129, AN ORDINANCE authorizing, and directing the law
firm'of Lyon, Beaulaurier, Weigand, Suko & Gustafson -to Institute
and prosecute legal proceedings for the condemnation and
acquisition of real property for the widening and improving of
North First Street & "I "' Street 'Intersection and - for the
installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage facilities and
public utility 'facilities related thereto;' providing -- for the
condemnation - and taking of such real property and declaring the
condemnation and taking thereof to be necessary 'for` a public use
required by the public interests; directing that compensation for
such taking be paid from fund number 142 Arterial Street_fund of
the City of Yakima.
• * 19: CONSIDERATION OF AN' ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN -Ta CREATE' IRRIGATION CREW LEADER, IRRIGATION
SUPERVISOR AND WATERWORKS DEVICE TECHNICIAN POSITIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 3130, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees
to be effective November 13, 1988; amending Subsections 2.20.100 A,
2.20.100 C, 2.20.110 A, and Subsection 2.20.110 F, all of the City
of Yakima Municipal Code.' -
*20. CONSIDERATION OF_ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1988 BUDGET AND MAKING
AN APPROPRIATION INTO THE RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (SECOND READING)'
An Ordinance making an appropriation into the Risk Management Fund,
having been read'by:title only at the'September 27, 1988 meeting,
was brought before the Council for a'second reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3131, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1988 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $105,000 in the Risk
Management Reserve Fund for expenditure during 1988 for Damage
Claims.
*21. CONSIDERATION - OF'AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1988 BUDGET AND MAKING
AN APPROPRIATION INTO THE TROLLEY FUND (SECOND READING)
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An'Ordinance making an appropriation into.'the Trolley Fund,, having
been read by title only at the September 27, 1988 meeting, was
brought before the Council for a second reading.
• ORDINANCE N0. 3132, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1988 budget for the
• City -'of , Yakima; 'and making .an appropriation of. $114000 in the
Trolley Fund for expenditure during 1988 for-= engineering..services
pertaining to track salvage.
*22.... _ . CONSIDERATION _ OF _,AAN ..ORDINANCE _AMENDING THE 1988 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR COMPLETION. OF THE WASTEWATER FACILITY
• AERATION, SYSTEM REHABILITATION PROJECT (FIRST READING)
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An'Ordinance appropriating funds for completion of the Wastewater'
Facility Aeration System Rehabilitation project, having been read
by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week,
or..until. _October._18.,_ _19.8.8.
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23. OTHER BUSINESS
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It was MOVED by'Foy, seconded by'Buchanan,'to -set public_meeting
for October 18, 1988,•for the discussion of the Discretionary Grant
Application for the J.I. Haas Urban Development Action Grant.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
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Council member Barnett asked what Council is going to do about the
so called tax reform -proposal hearing tonight. He asked if
citizens will be allowed to speak or if only designated individuals
will be allowed to speak. City Manager Zais stated the last time
such a meeting was held in Yakima, only designated representatives
were allowed to speak to the issue. Mr. Zais stated he did not
know what type of forum will be used this evening, but encouraged
Council members and the public to attend the meeting. Mayor Berndt •
stated Yakima was poorly represented at the last meeting, stating
that less than half of the persons invited to attend the meeting
were present, therefore, Kittitas County got 90% of the time to
speak to the issue. Mayor Berndt stated she expressed concern
that whatever proposal was adopted, that all of the cities be taken
into consideration. Council member Barnett suggested after the
adjournment of the Council meeting, that Council members planning
to attend meet for a brief discussion regarding some of the
alternatives. Director of Finance and Budget, John hanson, stated
he had attended both of the previous meetings and was able to
• speak during the wrap -up portion of the meeting. Council member
Foy stated the Chamber of Commerce did make an honest effort to
invite people to the meeting, however, many of those invited did
not attend the meeting. City Manager Zais suggested that those
Council members interested in the meeting remain after the Council
meeting for a brief meeting.
John Hanson reminded Council members to review the 1989 Budget'
Review Schedule provided in the Council packet information items.
Information Items:
Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from City
Attorney regarding Seattle's Aggressive Begging Ordinance.
9/25/88; Agenda for October 12, 1988 Hearing Examiner meeting;
• Letter from State Department of Community Development, Public Works
Division regarding Public Works Loan for City's storm sewer
project. 9/28/88; Letter from Charles Allen complimenting City
workers who installed water main on Fenton Street. 9/27/88;
Transit Operations Report for August 1988; and Permits report
for September 1988.
24. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION AND ACQUISITION
OF PROPERTY
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Sims, to move into Executive
session for approximately 20 minutes for the purpose of discussing
prospective litigation and acquisition of property and to
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adjourn '_ immediately,: thereafter., Unanimously carried by voice
vote.
25. ADJOURNMENT
Following the completion of the Executive Session, the ; meeting
adjourned, at -the hour of 4:30_P.M.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BYAllf
COUN ._ MEMBE'• DATE
ATTEST: e' IL, MCI' DI' DATE
CITY CLERK, CMC MAYOR
Minutes . prepared ,by ,- Deputy_ •City Barbara• J. Toney, CMC.
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