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AUGUST 10, 1993
(*) indicate items on the Consent, Agenda handled under one
motion without further discussion.)
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 8, 1993 BUSINESS MEETING
The minutes of the June 8, 1993 Business meeting, was
approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council
members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read
publicly.
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
A. PRESENTATION ON 1993 AGRICULTURAL SHOWCASE -
Glenn Phipps extended his appreciation for the City's
participation in the 1993 Agricultural Showcase and for the
effort put forth by Assistant City Manager Rice, Community
and Economic Development Director Valenzuela, the Police
Department and Parks and Recreation Division. He reported
that last year there were about 145-150 exhibitors and at
this time they have over 150 international delegates
confirmed. A video of the Agricultural Showcase was viewed.
He stated the video was taped in three different languages.
He spoke about the Council's role in this event which will
take place August 24-27.
7. REPORT FROM REFUSE DIVISION REGARDING AUTOMATED OR SEMI -
AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT FOR YARD WASTE COLLECTION
Nancy Gaudette, Refuse and Recycling Manager, was available
to respond to Council questions. She stated there are two
containers in the hallway if Council would like to view
them. Following a brief discussion and appearance by Dan
Arnett, restating the Chamber of Commerce's position in
favor of automated collection, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN,
SECONDED BY BARNETT TO APPROVE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
A YARD WASTE PILOT PROGRAM UTILIZING UNIVERSAL
CONTAINERS. The motion carried by 4-1 voice vote; Semon
voting nay, Beauchamp and Sims absent.
8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION
AND DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM
Bob Shampine, Code Administration Manager, state that the
first two properties belonging to Ed and Glennis Trammel,
1108 & 1112 McKinley Avenue, can be removed from the list.
There being no citizen present wishing to speak to this
issue, and Resolution No. R-93-83 having been read by title,
it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SEMON, THAT THE
RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous
roll call vote; Beauchamp and Sims absent.
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RESOLUTION NO. R-93-83, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots.
9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT, WITH CONSULTING VALUE SPECIALISTS, INC. FOR VALUE
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR YAKIMA/I-82 GATEWAY PROJECT
Dennis Covell, Director. of Engineering and Utilities, was
present. to respond to any questions. The resolution
authorizes the Value Engineering Study for Phase 2 of the I-
82/Gateway project at.a cost of $12,000 plus an estimated
$4,000 for travel expenses which will be individually
negotiated. He reported he spoke with the Department of
Transportation regarding their February 18th letter. They
are a great believer of value engineering and want to see
the results of that study before they change their current
opinion as stated in the letter. They are considering
holding back approval of the "J" ramp in Phase 1 and want a
supplemental agreement between all the parties to seek
further funding sources to fund the entire project before
they would release the "J" ramp funding. They have
indicated in informal discussion that if the Value
Engineering Study says the "J" ramp should be built in Phase
1, that they will seriously rethink their position and
possibly will withdraw their funding. Council Member
Barnett expressed his concern about what would happen if an
agreement for the total project funding is not secured.
Mr. Covell stated there really isn't an answer until after
the State sees the Value Engineering Study. There was
discussion regarding the State's requirement for local
participation of 30% match for this project. City Manager
Zais stated that if this doesn't work, then we put on hold
everything that has been done to this point. We have
approved funding for a certain amount of design work and
support, through the conceptual phase. If we don't have an
agreement proceeding with final design, everything stops; we
notify the State we are unable to proceed further and we
turn it back. Mr. Covell stated that the State has asked us
to pursue all available funds necessary to complete the
project. He stated he thinks we can find the money;
however, he does not know what the local match requirement
will be; nor what the participation of the local match funds
will be, it is meant to be negotiated into the Phase 2
contract. Mr. Barnett asked about the status of the Federal
aspects. Mr. Covell responded, saying the design report and
access report have been submitted to the Federal Highway
Administration and we are awaiting a response from them. It
may take a long time. Mr. Covell stated there is a steering
committee meeting scheduled this Friday to discuss project
objectives priorities. Council will then review them
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