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OCTOBER 18, 1988
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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 Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan,
Lynn Carmichael, and Bernard Sims present on roll. call. City
Manager.Zais, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts -and Deputy
City. Clerk Toney also present. Council member Clarence Barnett
present at 2:03 p.m. Council member Jerry Foy absent and excused.
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2. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Beauchamp. -
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Berndt invited Council members and members of the press to
attend an award ceremony at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 21st at 303
North 9th Street. She said the Office of Housing and Neighborhood
Conservation will receive a national award for excellence from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the City's
Public /Private Urban Homesteading Program.
Mayor Berndt read a proclamation designating the week of October
16 -22, 1988 as "Venture. Week" .,in the .City of Yakima. The
• proclamation was accepted by Kelley Buchanan, President of the
local Venture Club who commented that Venture Club is only two
years old in Yakima and she is hopeful that the club can give more
to the community as it continues to grow.
Mayor Berndt .read a proclamation designating the week of October
16 -22, 1988 as "National Business Women's Week" in the City of
Yakima. The proclamation was accepted by Connie Wilson who •
extended an invitation to the City Council to attend a .social hour
October 19,• 1988, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the breezeway at
the Nob Hill Plaza in honor of all working people.
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. There being no
changes requested in the agenda, the City Clerk read the Consent
Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It
was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Consent
Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Foy absent. (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 MEETINGS OF AUGUST 23, 1988
AND SEPTEMBER 6, 1988 . •
• The Council minutes -•of August 23 and September 6, 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
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John Mercer, 4601 Tieton Drive, stated for the last two and one -
half years he has enjoyed covering the City Council meetings for
KAPP Television. Mr. Mercer stated next week will be the last
Council meeting he will cover as he has accepted a position with a
television station in Medford, Oregon. On behalf of the City
Council, Mayor Berndt wished Mr. Mercer well in his new position,
adding that he will be missed and Council has enjoyed working with
him as well.
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7. PUBLIC MEETING ON DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT .
SPECIAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDS PROGRAM
Assistant City Manager Fred Stouder stated this is a continuation
of Urban Development Action Grant Application that was submitted
following the two public meetings in July. He stated on July 31,
1988, the City submitted an application through the office of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on behalf of .J. I. Haas,
Incorporated, to construct a high tech carbon dioxide extract
processing plant at 16th Avenue and River Road at a cost of 12
million dollars. Mr. Stouder stated this plant will help maintain
the Yakima Valley as the leading hop grower and processor in the
world. He reported that this project did. not receive funding
through the Urban Development Action Grant Program, however,
the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development became interested in
the project and indicated that office will assist with financing.
He stated the amount of funding is unknown at this time. Mr.
Stouder'stated the difference between industrial revenue bonds and
conventional financing for a project of this nature is almost a
half -a- million dollars a year in debt service. He said the
Secretary's Discretionary Fund cannot make up that balance, but it
appears that through the Secretary's Discretionary Fund and the
State Department of Community Development,• that those agencies
might be able to provide assistance that would help render the
project feasible. Mr. Stouder stated the purpose of today's public
meeting is to repeat the July public meetings because this is a
different program title by federal description of law. He stated
the application objective is to help render this high tech project
feasible and work with the industry to secure that investment in
the Yakima Urban Area. The project will create forty new jobs and
approximately 5,000 peak period agriculture laborers working in the
industry. .
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Mayor Berndt opened the public meeting for testimony at this time.
Richard Wirachowsky, Plant Superintendent, stated the number of
employees at the existing plant is about forty. He stated the new
positions created by the new•facility will be high tech, production
and laboratory employees and office personnel. Mr.
Wirachowsky stated J. F. Haas is very much in favor of the
annexation and .urged Council to vote favorably upon this issue at
the appropriate time.
Kevin Bush, 1012 Cornell Avenue, Economic Specialist for the Yakima
County Development Association, speaking on behalf of the Yakima
County Development Association (YCDA), also known as New Vision,
stated they support -.the efforts described` by Mr. Stouder. He
stated YCDA feels this is a significant investment to the community
and the addition off this new technology could also serve as a
magnet for bringing in other food processing facilities. He stated
YCDA believes that technology and competitiveness in the
agriculture industry is the key to Yakima's growth. He strongly
urged Council to support these actions.
There being no one else to address this issue, Mayor Berndt closed
the public meeting and asked for direction from Council. Council
member Carmichael stated Council has gone on the record in the past
as being supportive of public /private partnerships and this is an
opportunity once again to reaffirm that position and support this
application. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Sims, to
authorize staff to submit the Discretionary Grant Application up
to $2.5 million dollars. Unanimously carried'by voice vote. Foy
absent.
8. PUBLIC HEARING' ON PROPOSED JOHN I. HAAS ANNEXATION VICINITY OF
16TH AVENUE AND RIVER ROAD
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This being the time set for the public hearing on the proposed John
I. Haas Annexation, Associate Planner Larry Lehman reviewed the
staff report stating the City Council approved•initiation of this
annexation on June 21, 1988. The Boundary Review Board issued a
determination that they will not take jurisdiction and approved the
proposed annexation on August 29, 1988. Mr. Lehman stated the
estimated total . value of this annexation is approximately
$12,898,750. He said state law requires that 75% of the property
owners agree to annexation and staff has received 85.2% of
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signatures from property. owners willing to annex to the City. He
said the purpose for' this public..meeting is to consider the
proposed annexation. Referring to the map provided in the
Council packet, Council member Carmichael asked how much of the
subject property is owned by John I. Haas ? ._Mr. Lehman responded
the upper northern portion of the property, above the railroad
crossing, is owned by Haas. Mr. Lehman stated basically this was
the minimal portion' necessary to meet the needs of this annexation
requested by - the John I. Haas Corporation. ,Council member
Carmichael 'referred to the map provided in the .Council packet
material' and asked about the arrow in the upPer left corner
indicating the "proposed rezone" area. She asked if this has
anything to do with this annexation? Mr.. „Lehman responded that is
incorrect; it should read "proposed annexation."
There being no further questions of staff, Mayor Berndt opened the
public hearing for testimony, noting that two individuals have
commented in favor of the annexation- already. There being no one
else wishing to speak in favor of the annexation, Mayor
Berndt asked :for testimony from. those opposing the annexation.
Lavonne Lammi, 1907 West J Street, stated she sees no advantage to
being annexed into the City; she currently has city water and
annexation will only result in higher. taxes. She indicated
individual home owners were not notified of the annexation, and
that she had learned about it through the Fruitvale Fire Department
. who told her that the notice l had-;been posted in the Department of
Social and Health Services building on North 16th Avenue.
Gertrude Connelly,' 1003 North 20th Avenue, stated she is in
agreement with, Mrs. Lammi and inquired if they will have to pay for
City. refuse service. .Council member Carmichael responded it will
be five years before :the residents are required to change from
their current private .refuse hauler to City refuse service. Mrs.
Connelly asked if it is possible to..have City sewer service, and if
so, how long will. it • take to get it. She stated there would be no
advantage to annexing City unless residents will be able to
connect to the City sewer lines. Director of • Engineering and
Utilities, Dennis. Covell, stated staff can review the situation and
give Mrs. Connelly some idea as to the availability of City sewer
service. •
There being no one else present to address the annexation issue.,
Mayor Berndt closed the public hearing. •
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Council member Beauchamp asked staff to explain- why the individual
home owners were not <notified of the proposed annexation. Mr.
Lehman said State law simply requires that more than 75% of the
assessed property within the area to be annexed.sign the annexation
petition. He stated this annexation was not initiated by the City;
it was initiated by the John I. Haas Corporation and twelve other
businesses who are eager to annex to the City. He reiterated that
85.2% of the total. assessed property value is represented by the
signatures on. the ;petition to annex. Mr.; '.Lehman noted that in
order to obtain City water services many of the.other property
owners had previously. signed Outside ,Utility Agreements. He
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said State law did not require that the individual property owners
be notified, and because this was not a City initiated annexation,
staff followed the process that seemed most reasonable. Council
member Beauchamp stated he feels the property owners should have
• been given notice and expressed concern that they were not. Mr.
Lehman stated the petition to annex was published in the newspaper,
and posted at three locations within the .proposed annexation area.
Planning Manager Den Skone stated the petition process does not
provide much 'of an opportunity for all property owners to be
• noticed, however,. staff is in the process of correcting that
procedure. He noted that in the case of the- Washington Avenue
annexation, which will be discussed following this agenda item,
property owners, were noticed. Mr. Skone; stated a neighborhood
meeting was held to respond to questions from.property owners and a
notice of today's public hearing was mailed by the City Clerk's
office notifying residents of the meeting today. He said staff is
trying to go beyond that which is required by State law and make
certain that. individual property owners are notified in the future
of proposed annexations. Council member Carmichael asked if the
streets are paved in this proposed area and- Mr. Lehman stated he
believes a portion of 20th Avenue has been partially paved, but
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most of the street is on the boundary and the unpaved portion will
remain in the County. Council member Carmichael stated the City
. has certain obligations as a result of an annexation over a
certain- period of time, street lighting, streets, etc., must be
brought up to standard. She stated in the future she would like
more information in terms of how staff intends for the City to
address those obligations. Mrs. Carmichael stated the residents
need to know that there are certain benefits that will result from
annexation. Mr. Lehman stated -some of those improvements have
already been made and the City will continue to work with residents
to make future improvements through the L.I.D. process. Ordinance
No. 3133 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Beauchamp,
seconded by Buchanan, that the ordinance be passed. Unanimously
carried by roll call vote. Foy absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 3133, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City of
Yakima and zoning said - property.
9. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 15TH AND WASHINGTON AVENUE ANNEXATION
This being the time set for the public hearing on the proposed 15th
Avenue and Washington Avenue Annexation, Associate Planner Larry
Lehman also reviewed this staff report stating'this annexation was
'initiated by RFB Incorporated and Gaylord Newby and 'the City
Council approved this action on January 19, 1988. , On May 25, 1988
the Boundary Review Board notified the City that they approved this
annexation. He stated this property consists of approximately
67 acres and 415 residents. Mr. Lehman said of the total
$7,273,280 assessed property value, staff has received 81.4% of the
signatures supporting the annexation. He 'commented the area is
presently served by City sewer and water and is'basically comprised
' of a completed street system. Council member Barnett asked why
staff did not'annex the island of County property in the vicinity
of 18th Avenue between Grant Street and Prasch Avenue? Mr. Lehman
responded State law does not allow for a non.contiguous annexation.
He stated he• attempted to do that,towever, research indicated this. ,
will have to be handled under a separate annexation effort.
Council member Carmichael commented that the Local Governance and
Study Commission proposed legislation that would have taken care of
this type of situation, however, the legislation did not pass. She
stated she is hopeful that the same legislation will be presented
again this year because there' -other islands surrounded by areas
of the City that need to be addressed. Mr. Lehman and Council
member Barnett expressed concern about these islands due to the
police and fire' protection issues as well as other areas of
concern.
There being no further questions of staff, Mayor Berndt opened the
public hearing for testimony. There being no one present to speak
in favor or against the annexation, the public hearing was closed
and the ordinance was read by title. It was MOVED by
seconded by Beauchamp, that Ordinance No. . 3134 be passed.
Unanimously carried by roll, call vote. Foy absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 3134, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to'the City of
Yakima and zoning said property.
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Mr. Skone stated while staff has not yet completed the required
census of these two areas, it appears that based on 1980 census
information that Yakima is now a city of 50,000.
*10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION FOR STATE HOUSING TRUST FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. D -5517, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the
City Manager of the City of Yakima to file an application with the
Washington State • Department of Community Development for
funding special housing needs from the Housing Trust Fund.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR
NOVEMBER 22, 1988 ON THE VACATION OF A 'PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
REQUESTED BY YAKIMA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTION NO. D -5518, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for
hearing on a petition for vacation of a portion of a public utility
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easement.in the vicinity of South 39th and.40th Avenues, south of
Tieton Drive, within the :City of Yakima. •
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November 22, 1988 was set as the date of. hearing on the vacation of
a public utility easement, as petitioned by Yakima Federal Savings
and Loan.
*12. REPORT FROM ENGINEERING AND. UTILITIES DEPARTMENT REGARDING THIRD
QUARTER 1988 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STATUS
The report. from the Engineering and Utilities Department regarding
the third quarter status of the 1988 capital improvement projects,
was accepted.
*13. APPROVAL OF THIRD QUARTER' 1988 BUDGET REPORT
.The Third Quarter 1988 Budget Report, was accepted.
14. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE PERTAINING: TO. LICENSES AND BUSINESS
REGULATIONS PROHIBITING CHILDREN IN GAME ROOMS DURING SCHOOL HOURS
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City. Attorney Vanek stated several months ago Council referred a
letter to the Legal Department from the School District regarding
their concern about high school students frequenting games roans
during the school hours. Mr. Vanek said in researching the issue
it was discovered that the City licensing code contains a current
licensing procedure for regulating video games. He further stated
that. the City-of Fife passed an, ordinance regulating the;use of
such. facilities during. school hours. He said the ordinance
requires the posting. .of a sign notifying students they are not
to be on the premises during school hours; it requires_the owner
not -to allow the individual to remain there, and it prohibits
students from playing video machines during school hours. He
stated the reason the ordinance is not broader is that research of
the ordinance reveals.that other establishments have video machines
in them, and it would be complicated and confusing if the ordinance
stated actual presence on the premises is forbidden. He stated
that an ordinance as broad as that would raise questions as to what
part. of the supermarket a student, could go into and not violate
this ,ordinance. Mr. Vanek stated a draft. of the ordinance was
provided•to the Police Department and other interested parties for
review and discussion.. He. said one pizza parlor proprietor
expressed concern that students play video machines while having
lunch in his establishment. Another issue that was discussed was
prohibiting students from using video parlors within a specified
vicinity of public schools during certain hours of the day. Mr.
Vanek stated that in reviewing this.aspect of the ordinance there
was concern that, if a-. violation occurred, it would have to be
proven that the location where the violation occurred was within
the restricted radius of the school. He stated a secondary
concern by the school officials was that :of . students being in any
video parlors within the City when •they had an, obligation under
State law to: be in school. Council member Barnett commented it
,appears that. the issue behind this ordinance is truancy and not
whether the student is playing video machines during school hours.
He also questioned what consideration was given to teacher work
days, summer school and private schools that may have different
hours .of attendance from that of. School District No. 7? Mr.
Barnett stated the City is assuming the duties of a truant .officer
and he does not understand the rationale.of the: School District
expecting the City to .do this. Mr. -. Vanek stated input.from the
School District . was that some of the establishments, were not
cooperating or ,trying to get the_studentsback into school and the
video machines are a tremendous attraction to students and that is
the reason for the ,request to focus on this particular type of
establishment. Council member Barnett asked if a person can be
asked to present identification proving his /her -age. Mr. Vanek
stated the Police Department .would have to be able to, show that the
person:is in the age group that is prohibited by this ordinance.
Council member Barnett stated this would require police manpower
that the City does not have and he cannot. believe this is even
being requested.
Mayor .Berndt stated there are interested citizens present that
would like to speak,,to this:,issue and asked.them to•do so at this
time. Jim Hart, 1015 Pitcher Street, owner of Yakima Music
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Company, operator of the Jolly Joker, and other arcades outside the
City, stated his contention is basically'the'ordinance says '"games
rooms" and he owns equipment in some of the Safeway Stores. He
asked how can he expect someone in the store to be responsible for
enforcing this? He stated identification would also be a problem
for anyone placed in this position. He said there is a truancy
law which is supposed to be enforced by a truant officer. Mr. Hart
stated he does not agree that an establishment with one or two
games should be called a game room or video parlor. He stated he
has a policy in his arcade prohibiting loitering and students are
confronted about this. He further stated some students attend
alternative schools`and have different hours than School District
No. 7. Mr. Hart stated he is against the way the ordinance is
written because it applies to every video game in the City of
Yakima. Council member Beauchamp asked Mr. Hart if he favors
keeping truants out of regular video parlors and Mr. Hart responded
perhaps Mr. Beauchamp should ask a business that has video' games as
a primary business. Council member Beauchamp commented that Mr.
Hart'has'several video games in the Eastgate Super - Duper and those
machines are heavily used by students, however, he is not aware of
how many students are there during school hours. Council member
Beauchamp stated if establishments with video games are serving as
a' 'gathering place for truant students he believes it is
management's responsibility to cooperate with school officials on
this matter. Council member Barnett stated he is concerned that
the ordinance states any person under the age of 16 and he cannot
visualize how this ordinance will be enforced? He asked why pass
such an ordinance when it cannot be enforced? He stated the
criminal penalties of a $250 fine or imprisonment not to exceed 90
days does not seem justifiable. Mr. Hart stated he is'likely to
lose some business if this ordinance is .passed because store
managers will not want to be burdened with the 'responsibility of
enforcing the ordinance. Mr. Hart stated the ordinance does not
address the instance when the child or student is accompanied by a
parent. Mr. Hart commented he believes most of the'businesses
will be cooperative in this regard, however, he does not believe
that a student enters'a'Safeway-Store just to play the video games.
John'Borgert, 307 North 21st Avenue, operator of the Country Store
at 2111 South 1st Street, stated 'Mr. Barnett's comment about school
.days varying from district to district is a valid point and asked
what consideration has been given to 'this? Mn. Borgert stated
he,' 18 concerned about the issue and method of identification
as there is no way to identify whether a student is 16 years of
age. He asked if a student is held and turns out to be 17 rather
than 16, what kind .of 'hold harmless provision is going to be
included for the business owner? He asked if the City has the
power to regulate people residing outside the City limits? Mr.
Borgert agreed that the ordinance is unclear in 'the area of the
penalty, i.e. is the student or the store manager going to be
fined? City Attorney Vanek' responded 'to the query about
jurisdiction of juveniles residing outside the City' limits,
stating once the student is inside the City limits, the ordinance
would be applicable.
Bob McLaughlin, Davis High School Principal, stated Yakima leads
the state in high school drop -outs and he is aware that students
leave the 'school grounds every hour of the day. He stated the
truant officer had been asked to leave one of the video
establishments when he was attempting to persuade a student to
return to class. Mr. McLaughlin stated he sees the community's
school system as a partnership with the community and stated the
School District cannot solve this problem alone. Council member,
Carmichael stated the'parents' have a responsibility in this matter
as well. Mr. McLaughlin stated in many instances, the students
leave the school grounds after being dropped off for school by
their-pa Discussion continued with various Council members
expressing concern about this'problem. It was the consensus of the
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Council that the real issue at hand is truancy. Council members
felt it would be impossible to enforce the ordinance as presented
and that it should be given further consideration by the Legal
Department. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan, to
refer this back to staff, the School District and the video
.Operators for further consideration to see if an acceptable
approach can be found in light of today's discussion. Council
member Barnett asked that the opportunity for discussion be given
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to the-establishments with amusement 'devices, or ,that" these`
establishments:be notified' when. this issue =will come before the
Council Mr. j.McLaughlin' invited Council members to: accompany
him• to some • of these. businesses to see the -problemm f irst hand. Mr.
' Hart; owner of the jolly Joker; addressed -the "the issue of 'the truant
officer being asked to leave that establishment: He: stated that
was a management personality problem and that manager'is no longer
employed at" the Jolly Joker: -, Mr. Hart stated. his managers have
been = instructed , to cooperate with the truant officer sand, to his
" knowledge, they ' are ' doing ' so: • He stated hey - would i be willing. to ;_
meet with the Committee to reconsider thisL'ordinance. City
Attorney Vanek stated he will need some guidance from the School
District, the operators and the Police :Department as to the
substance of the ordinance. Council member Barnett commented the
parochial' and - private' {-schools need- to be involved in this
discussion' also Council 'member Sims said' the .would ,, like to` see a
minimum ' age ' included in' the ordinance :: Mayor Berndt commented it
is basically one &business' causing the problem and she "would like
-staff. to::consider method forcing them , to cooperate. Council
member" Barnett - asked•.why can'twe pass :a broader ordinance the
effect that the students can't be anywhere ; but -ink school since
truancy is'the' real issue? City Attorney Vanek statedrhe believes
there 'is an ordinance of that -nature nature Jalready-'in: the code ; it is . a
;" truancy':- law.. Council, member Barnett - :asked why are we considering a
new ordinance-- rather than enforcing what we already have. Council
member. Carmichael' stated there is only one truant no
facility in which 'to place the 'students -if arrested;
Richard Andring, 203 - South 8th'Avenue, stated he is very familiar
. with the Davis situation and °. askedUthe:City to investigate the bus
loading zone in the middle of the block on Walnut. He stated
traffic is backed up in' both- directions making`it impossible for
.emergency - vehicles '" to get- through the. area should, . it become
- 'necessary.'Mr.:Andring: stated/41e' believes the bus loading zone
- would be better -, situated- of , ithe- other of. Walnut. He also
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stated there aren't any cross walks at the - intersection -of 7th
Avenue. - -& Walnut, creating a dangerous situation for pedestrians
trying to cross the street,at this .location. Mayor Berndt noted
Transit .!Manager `"Bi11 Schultz lis ,,present and will . be , looking into
the situation. The question. was ; called for a vote on the motion.
Unanimously carried by voice; vote. Foy absent.
*15..- CONSIDERATION. OF AN . ORDINANCE__AMENDING THE 1988 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR COMPLETION OF THE WASTEWATER FACILITY
AERATION SYSTEM REHABILITATION PROJECT (SECOND READING)
. An,,, .Ordinance.- 'appropri•ating funds - _ for.-- 'the .completion of the
Wastewater'Facility Aeration System Rehabilitation.Project,- having
been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before
the Council for a second reading. .
ORDINANCE NO. 3135, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1988 budget for the
City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $95,000 in the 478 -
Wastewater Facility Fund for expenditure during 1988 for aeration
project change orders and completion contract.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1988 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE DIAL -A -RIDE PROGRAM (FIRST READING)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for the Dial -a -Ride Program,
having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the
table for one week, or until October 25, 1988.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1988 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE WATER OPERATING BUDGET (FIRST
READING)
An Ordinance appropriating funds into the Water Operating budget
for the purchase of water meters, having been read by title only at
this meeting, was laid on the table for one week, or until
October 25, 1988.
18. OTHER BUSINESS
Assistant City Manger Stouder stated tomorrow morning consultant
Ron Kasprisin will present the design element of the Downtown Plan
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to various. business groups in the City. He stated next Tuesday at
11:45 a.m, there.will be a luncheon meeting at the Holiday Inn and
a presentation will. be given to the City Council regarding this
design and plan. He asked Council members to notify
Administrative Secretary, Debbie Moore.,__if..they will be_ available
to attend this meeting.
Council member Beauchamp stated on. the west side of the
.intersection of North 6th Street & B Street there is a large
evergreen bush obstructing the view of traffic and asked that staff,.
look into this..
Information•Items: •
Items of information supplied•to Council, were:, Report from Police
Department regarding Narcotics Enforcement Update, 10/11/88;
Letter to•Menke.& Jackson law firm and Yakima County Prosecutor's
Office, regarding •Amendments to Interlocal.,Coalition Agreement.
1012/88; Memo from Transit Manager and.Transit Customer Relations
regarding Fair Shuttlebus Report.. :10 /13/88; Agenda for October 19,
1988. Yakima Hearing Examiner meeting; Reports from Personnel
Division regarding 1988 Permanent Open Competition Hiring_Status
and 1988 Temporary Hiring Status. .October 1988;. Monthly ,.report
from Chief of Police_for August 1988; 1988 Community.. Development
Block ,Grant .Report for September 1988 and September MBE report;
and Agenda for October 19, 1988 Regional Planning Commission
meeting and minutes of its September 21, 1988 meeting.
19. ADJOURNMENT 117 OCTOBER 21, 1988 AT 11:00 A.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
MEETING WITH'COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
It was `MOVED by Carmichael,.. seconded by Buchanan, to move into
-• Execution Session for approximately 15_minutes for the purpose of
discussing pending litigation and adjourn. inanediately thereafter
to 11:45 a.m. at the Holiday Inn on October 28, 1988. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Foy absent./ .1 ' Jodi A ^li
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KAREN S. ROBERTS, CMC, CITY CLERK PATRICIA A. B RNDT, MAYOR
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Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk, Barbara J. Toney, CMC.
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