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' OCTOBER 28, 1986
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 Henry
Beauchamp, presiding, Council members Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan,
and Lynn Carmichael present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City
Attorney Andrews, and City Clerk Roberts also present. Council
members Clarence Barnett and Jerry Foy absent and excused.
2. INVOCATION
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+ The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Carmichael.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
City Clerk Roberts announced Johnnie Opp had withdrawn his name as
a Council candidate, indicating a change of work hours would not
permit him to be available.
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Mayor Beauchamp read a proclamation, declaring the week of November
-:2 -8, "1986 as Telephone Pioneer Week. He presented the - proclamation
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to Dorothy Lloyd, President of the Telephone Pioneers, Yakima
Council, and Merle Holden, Vice President of the Telephone
Pioneers. Ms. Lloyd invited Council and the public to the Club's
Open House honoring its 100+ life members on this Thursday, from
2:00 -4:00 p.m. at 315 N. 2nd Street.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Beauchamp referred to the items placed.-on the - Consent Agenda,
questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from
either Council members or citizens present. The City Clerk then
read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances
by title. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, that the
Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll
call vote. Barnett and Foy absent. (Subsequent paragraphs
preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda
handled under one motion without further discussion.)
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5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, representing the Greater Yakima
Constitution Bicentennial Committee, reported on the activities of
the Council appointed Committee. She distributed copies of a
letter the Committee wants to send to local businesses and
organizations, including the Committee -'_s _. logo, _.for which she
requested Council's permission to use. She commented it is her
understanding that Yakima was the first city in Washington to
appoint a committee to plan activities to celebrate the 200th
birthday of the United States Constitution. She spoke about some
of the events and activities the Committee will attempt to get
sponsored. Reverend Chet Dyer, 4301 Tieton :.Drive, Committee
- member, reported a sub - committee 'has selected six programs upon
which the Committee will initially focus its attention. Following
discussion regarding the - wording "Greater Yakima" in the logo, it
was the ,consensus to change that particular wording to "City of
Yakima ", but not limit the Committee to soliciting sponsorship of
programs to organizations or businesses within the city limits.
Mrs.'Rice requested postage stamps from the City for the mailing of
letters'from the Committee. She also commented favorably on the
help the- Committee'is receiving from City staff. City Manager Zais
stated the City could help with the mailing of any letters the
Committee sends, because it is an official Council appointed
committee.
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6. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING FEASIBILITY OF EQUIPMENT POOLING
FOR CITY DEPARTMENTS
City Manager Zais commented this report was initiated by
discussions which took:place,duringAhe 1986 budget review session.
It was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael, that in light of
the major changes, this item be tabled for two weeks until a full
Council is present. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett
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*7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR 1987 '
RESOLUTION NO. D -5304, 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
federal funding for a community development program.
*8. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENTS FOR: (STANDARD MOTION V -B --
ACCEPT PROJECT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT)
A. FECHTER ROAD /40TH AVENUE PROJECT •
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The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated
October 17, 1986 with respect to the completion of the work on the
Fechter Road and -40th Avenue Trunk Sewer project, performed by
Central Concrete and was approved., the -work accepted and
payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was
authorized.
B. - CAPITOL'THEATRE STAGE FLOOR PROJECT
The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities .dated, •r=
October 22, .1986, with respect to the completion of._ the, work on' the :. -- -
Capitol Theatre Stage Floor project, performed,, by Tri -Ply
Construction, was approved, the work accepted and•payment of the
final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
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*9. CONFIRMATION OF CITY MANAGER APPOINTMENT TO POLICE AND FIRE CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION -
The appointment of Jesse Cox to the Police and Fire Civil Service
Commission to fill the vacancy left by-.the resignation of Albert
Stallworth, with an expiration date of December 31, 1990, as
submitted by the City Manager, was confirmed.
10. OTHER BUSINESS -
None.-
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Council Information .
Items of information 'supplied to Council were:- Memo from 9 -1 -1
Executive. Committee regarding Information - Release. 10/21/86; Memo
from Finance Department regarding Sales Tax Receipts for 1986.
10/24/86; Memo from- Director of Public Works and Street and Refuse Ill
Divisions Manager regarding,1986 Fall Leaf. Collection Program News
Release. 10/22/86; News release regarding South- 5th Avenue
Traffic Changes-10/23/86; Transit Operations Monthly Report for
September 1986; Minutes of the September 24, 1986 'Yakima Housing
Authority meeting and Agenda for its -October 22, 1986 meeting;
Minutes of the'September 24 and 30, 1986 and October 6, 1986_Yakima
Air Terminal Board meetings; Minutes of the June 24th and October
20, 1986 Utility Rate Advisory Board meetings; and
Minutes of the October 13, 1986 Parks and Recreation Commission
meeting and.Agenda for its October 27, 1986 meeting.
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11. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
It .was. MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to move into
Executive Session for approximately 20 minutes for the purpose of
discussing acquisition of property and then immediately adjourn the
meeting thereafter. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett
and Foy absent.
Following the completion of the Executive Session, individual
Council members brought up several items of concern.
Jerry Copeland, Public Works. Director, requested volunteers to
work on a Snow Control Council Committee. He stated that Jerry Foy
had expressed interest in this issue. It was the general consensus
that Council members, Foy and Berndt work with staff on this issue.
There followed a 'Yirief discussion regarding the current snow and
ice control and removal program.
Council member Carmichael reported a pipe is sticking up in the
street marking a patch that was just laid. She commented the work
area was not marked well the entire time of the project. She
commented it was her understanding this project was reported as a
violation of safety standards because the crew was not wearing
safety vests. Mayor Beauchamp reported he saw two city staff
members working on First Street doing something, and the only
safety precautions taken. was the employees were wearing safety
vests. He thought they were taking a risk with no warning or
caution flags displayed.
City Zais commented there were some Council members who
wanted to meet with staff to discuss the equipment pool report and
asked if they wanted to set up a time to do that. It was decided
that Mayor Beauchamp and Council members Berndt and Buchanan would
meet with City Manager Zais, Assistant City Manager Stouder, Public
Works Director Copeland, and Don Toney, Fleet Manager, for
breakfast next Tuesday at J.B.'s Restaurant downtown.
Council member Carmichael commented her residential street has been
cleaned several times and if citizens knew when the street crew was
Coming, they would move their vehicles. Discussion followed
regarding a program, voluntary or mandatory, wherein signs would be
posted restricting parking on either one side of the street or the
other during street cleaning operations. City Manager Zais stated
one city puts out press releases to have people park on alternate
sides of the streets on alternate days.
Council member Berndt reported that on the southeast corner of 47th
and Chestnut there is a house owned by Mr. Rathjen who. received a
building permit to add onto his garage to provide storage for
motorcycles. She stated that is what Mr. Rathjen told the building
inspectors, however, he told the neighbors he is starting "The
Way" Church. She stated the congregation meets on Sundays and met
there last night. It is no longer a private residence, it's a
church. She also stated that he has encroached onto the neighbor's
property. She stated the parking around there is not suitable for
that use. Council member Carmichael commented there is a two-story
house on Chestnut by 38th Avenue, on the north side, and they seem
to be working on it constantly. She stated she understands it's
also "The Way" Church. Council member Berndt stated the Code
Administration staff were advised it extends onto the neighbor's
property. She also reported there are vehicle hulks around it.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at the
hour of 3:04 p.m.
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