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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/1982 Business Meeting 1 8 2 May 18, 1982 The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beaudiamp, Lynn Budhanan, Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" More and Jack Sparling. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Doty reminded Council miters of the COG meet- ing on Wednesday evening. 2. REPORT ON ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF HOUSING SERVICES CENTER (Con- tinued from 3/23/82 meeting) John Beer, Jr., Director of Community and Econanic Develop- ment, described how staff addressed the ,concerns of the Coun- cil regarding the procedures for the housing rehabilitation program. He recomended that the report be accepted and that Council adopt the written procedures. He outlined some of the changes that are being made to the procedures, which should eliminate future confusion. John Beer, Jr., and Ken Coffin, Community Development Block Grant Manager, responded to Coun- cil questions and concerns. There was discussion on the contract for the rehabilitation of the Neighborhood Health Clinic. It was the general consensus of the Council to con- tinue discussion on this item under Item No. 8A on the regular agenda. 3. REPORT ON DATA COMMUNICATIONS NEIWORK DEVELOPMENTS AND FINANCIAL NEEDS Assistant City Manager Larry Wittenberg and Dave Kohr, Infor - nation Systems Manager, were available to respond to Council's concerns. It was the general consensus of the Council to make this Item No. 8-B on the regular agenda. BUSINESS MEETING 4. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meet ing, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett, Beaudhamp, Budhanan, Doty, Moore and Sparling and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. 5. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council member Moore. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - - mayor CarMidhael referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning Whether there were any additions or dele- tions from either Council members or citizens present. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Items No. 15, 17 and 20, as requested, be made. It was the II/ general consensus of the Council that Item No. 21-A, Coopera- tive Garden Venture, be added to the agenda and be discussed after Item No. 9 and that Item No. 16 be deferred one or two weeks. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an aster- isk (*) indicate items on the consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *7. MINUTES The Council minutes of May 11, 1982, were approved, having hen duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. May 18, 1982 183 8. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS A. It No. 2 It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Doty to accept the report and approve the proposed written administrative procedures for the Housing Rehabilitation Program administered by the Housing Services Center, with minor dhanges being authorized by staff. Don Hinman, 4605 Scenic Drive, expressed his concerns and suggested that the contractors should be required to have a bond on large projects and an all builders risk policy. He also suggested that a method should be devised Which would allow the property owner to do what work he is capable of doing. Council member Doty suggested that staff take into II/ consideration some of the concerns expressed by Council and Mr. Hinman and come back in a week. Council members Barnett and Doty withdrew their motion and second. Following dis cussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to con- tinue this item until further information can be obtained. B. Item No. 3 It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Barnett to accept the report and authorize expenditure of $35,482.50 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds and $39,487.50 from other funds, as noted in the report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mayor Carmichael proclaimed the week of May 17-22, 1982 as Mental Health Week and presented the proclamation to Fran Lewis of Central Washington Mental Health. Ms. Lewis referred to the summary of services provided, Which she had previously distributed. She also requested to be included in the plan- ning of future disaster preparedness plans. Robert Inouye, attorney, 16 No. 2nd St., Yakima Valley Nuclear Freeze Campaign, explained the purpose of this organization. He requested Council to adopt a resolution of endorsement of a nuclear weapons freeze and allow them to use the City's name on their flyer promoting their "walk" as one who has endorsed this effort. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Wore, seconded by Doty to table the matter indefinitely. Unan- imously carried by voice vote. Irvin Lisle, 614 S. 19th Avenue, explained that last year he was appointed by the Council to serve as their liaison on the committee planning the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the City in 1985. He reported on his attempts to do this, but apparently the committee is non-existant. Mayor Carmichael commented that the Council must have acted on misinformation. Council member Sparling suggested that he contact Bob Sdhultz, who, he thought, was involved in a planning effort for this event. 21-A. COOPERATIVE GARDEN VENTURE Council member Doty stated that a community garden was dis- cussed during the Community Development Block Grant hearing, but it was not pursued. She explained a program which would be contracted with the Yakima Welfare Rights Organization, using the plot of ground at Fire Station No. 5. She stated there would be certain work hours and the crops would be shared by the amount of work a person put in the project. She stated the program would include about 10 families. She stated a tentative budget of $1,500 was estimated, requested to come from the CDBG money and would be used to cover equip- , ment and supplies and for the hiring of two part-time workers to act as supervisors for the project. Dr. A. W. Stevenson, Assistant Chairman of the Yakima Welfare Rights Organization, spoke in support of the project. He stated they want to be able to have a contract with the people who will utilize this project. He stated that at the end of the year, Council will receive an accounting of the project. He stated that if Fire Station No. 5 is no longer used for a community garden, they would like to have remuneration for the fence put in last year with CDBG funds. It was MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Beauchamp 8 L. May 18, 1982 to appropriate $1,500 of CDBG money towards the cooperative garden venthre for the 1982 season. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 10. REPORT RE LEFT TURN SIGNALIZATION AT YAKIMA AVENUE AND SOUTH FIRST STREET (Continued from 5/4/82 meeting) Hank Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer, was available to respond to Council's questions. He gave some information on the progression system in the central business district. He stated that without the synchronization of the signals, if a left turn signal were installed at First Street and Yakima Avenue, it would congest the area further. He stated staff is looking for matching funds for a progression study. He fur- ther stated there is possible funding for a synchronization project from the State. It was the general consensus of the Council to wait until further information comes to staff about possible funding of the synchronization prcgram. It was the general consensus of the Council to consider Item No. 12 out of sequence of the agenda. 12. REPORT CONCERNING PROPOSED REORGANIZATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Stan Lochrie, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Commission, introduced those members present: Bernie Sims and Paul Scha- fer. City Manager Zais outlined the savings resulting from the proposed reorganization. Several Council members ex- pressed their concern that the Parks Department would he "lost" as a division. City Manager Zais assured the Council that he had addressed that concern and is looking towards the Commission to have a very influential role. Stan Lochrie spoke about the inadequate maintenance because of lack of status and recommended retaining the Department. He commented that the critical load of the Street Division and Parks Depart- 'rent coincide. He also suggested that the ordinance pertain- ing to the scope of duties of the Commission be enlarged. Following dis it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to accept the recommendation of the City Manager. Mayor Carmichael express ed her concerns about this reorganization. Council member Barnett requested to go on record that he will vote for the reorganization because there is a built-in safe- guard of review. The question was called for the vote on the MOtion. Carried by 6-1 voice vote. Carmichael voting nay. 11. YAKIMA AREA WASTEWATER AGREMENT AND THE URBAN YAKIMA AREA PLANNING AGREEMENT Resolution No. D-4663, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore that the resolution be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D-4663, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing II/ the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an "Amendment To The Agreement For The Wastewater Treatment And Disposal Service Between The City Of Yakima, Yakima County, Terrace Heights Sewer District And The Town Of Union Gap", and "Addendum To Agreement For Wastewater Treatment And Disposal Service Between The City Of Yakima, Yakima County, Terrace Heights Sewer District And The Town Of Union Gap: and an "Amendment To The 'Urban Yakima Area Regional Planning Agree- ment". *13. WAIVER OF OUTSIDE UTILITY FEES FOR FIRE DISTRICT NO. 13 The request for waiver of outside utility fees, except for the $5.00 recording fee to the Yakima County Auditor, was approved for Fire District No. 13. *14. TRANSFER OF RIGHT-OF-MY USE PERMITS FOR CHINOOK TGAER The transfer of the Right-of-Way Use Permits from Raher - Dersham to Yakima Business Center Associates for the Chinook Tower, was approved. May 18, 1982 185 ' 15. ADDENDUM_TO THE V&C/YAKIMA PROMOTION AGREEMENT (discussed at 3/30/82 - meeting) - ResolUtion D-4664; having been by it was MOVED IT Beauchamp, Seconded by that the resolution be passed. Council members - Barnett and Moore stated would vote • against this for the same reasons they gave when it was dis- _ cussed before. The question was called for the vote on the Mbtion. Carried by 4-3 voice vote. Barnetti and Sperl- ing voting nay. RESOLUTION NO. D-4664, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Addendum to Yakima Center Promotion Agreement with • Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau, Inc. II/ 16. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH YAKIMA 0OUNTY PUBLIC CORPORATION RE INDUS TRIAL REVENUE BONDS Deferred one week. 17. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY Resolution No. D4665 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Bucthanan, seconded by Sperling that the resolution be Passed.' Council Jrembers expressed concern that some of the items on the auction list may be usable by another departnent. Jean Shipman, Purchasing Agent, assured the Council that a list of the items had been distributed to the divisions and reported that 49 items had been removed from the list. The question was called for the vote on the Motion. Carried by 6-1 voice vote. Doty voting nay. RESOLUTION NO. D-4665, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of surplus personal property owned by the City. *18. AIRPORT LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DEOOTO AIRCRAFT, INC. RESOLUTION NO. D-4666, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Airport Lease Agreement with Decoto Aircraft, Inc. *19. ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE ORDINANCE NO. 2614, AN ORDINANCE vacating a portion of the West Washington Avenue. 20. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR TOURIST PROMOTION An Ordinance appropriating funds for tourist pronotion having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until May 25, 1982. 11/ 21. OTHER BUSINESS City Attorney Andreas r that at a damage claim has been submitted by Margaret Gutierrez in the amount of $1,000,000 for the wrongful death of her children, claiming the City Fire Department arrived on the scene without adequate life-saving equipment. City Manager Zais announced that Iris Litzenberger, City Clerk, has announced her retirement to be effective July 1, 1982. INFORMATION ITEMS Items of Information supplied to Council were: memo from Acting Director of Parks and Recreation re: Swimming Pools Revenue/Expenditure Comparision Report. 5/14/82; News Release re: Appointment of Director of Public Works. 5/13/82; memo from Acting Director of Parks and Recreation re: 1983 Funding for Summer Playground Programs. 5/6/82; article from The Wall Street Journal. "Mass-Transit Aid Cleared by House and Senate 1.8E May 18, 1982 = Panels." 5/13/82; article from The Wall Street Journal, "Demise of CETA Jcbs Affects Urban Services -- And Changes Lives." 5/12/82; Yakima Fire Department. Emergency Activity Report for April, 1982; monthly report of thief of Police for April, 1982; monthly report of Code Administration Office activities for April, 1982; monthly report of Permit Center for April, 1982; minutes of May 4, 1982 Downtown Area Re- developrrent Ccrnmittee; and minutes of April 20, 1982 Police & Fire Civil Service Commission. 22. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to cane before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconeed by Buchanan that this meeting be adjourned at' the hour of 6:00 p.m. - Unanimously carried by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ' DATE at NSi L Ora R A g( A... DATE ODUNCIL R ATTEST: / CITY sEd RK tirvii-AYOR