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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/12/1982 Study Session OCTOBER 12, 1982 281 STUDY SESSION The City Council net in session on this date at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beaudhamp, Lynn Budhanan, Shirley Doty, and W. K. "Pete" Moore. Council member Jack Sparling absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Carmichael reported she had received a telephone call fran a citizen expressing concern about the number of vendors along the Sunfair Parade, Who were causing some trouble. City Manager Zais stated that in the information packet there was a letter sent to the Chairmen of the Visitors & Convention Center and the Capitol Theatre Corporation regarding the resignation of Forbes Rogers, Manager of the Capitol Theatre. II/ He stated that in the letter he proposed an alternative management for those facilities. He stated it is important that the V & C and CTC Board representatives meet with City representatives to discuss this concept. Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council that Mayor Carmichael and council member Moore be the Council representatives to meet with representatives of those organizations at a time to be scheduled by the City Manager. 2. REPORT ON 1983 BUDGET FORECAST: CONTINGENCY REDUCTIONS City Manager Zais reviewed his memo regarding the contingency reductions for the 1983 budget. He cammented that it was difficult to exclude reductions fran any one area and the efforts to make these decisions were not painless. He stated that citizen involvement is important, but staff had expressed concern about the timing of a hearing, because of the deadline to notify the State about the implementation of the 0.5% sales tax. He recommended that the 0.5% sales tax be implemented at this time to maximize the benefits of receiving an entire year's revenue fran this source. He spoke about why this is necessary and advised Council that if they determine during the budget ditcussions that this tax is not necessary, the ordinance can be repealed. Council member Barnett commented that the citizens who have contacted him indicate they don't Wish to see an additional sales tax imposed until they are convinced the City has made every possible reduction prior to imposition of the tax. He stated the need to establish a format or process to get the message to the people. He stated he would like to receive some information on the possibility of using the Washington State Research Council at no charge or for a nominal fee to see if they can help develop a format to explain the budget to the citizenry. Discussion followed regarding the timing of holding the hearing because of the II/ deadline for notifying the State about imposing the sales tax if it is to become effective in January, 1983. Mayor Carmi- chael commented that Municipal Research can help us formulate a format such as Council member Barnett was inquiring about. Council member Doty stated that staff can prepare overhead projection charts with simple explanations. Gary Webster, Chamber of Cammerce, reported that the Washington State Re- search Council had performed a study for the City of Spokane, but that it was a lengthy process. He stated the Chamber has been considering the possibility of retaining the Washington State Research Council to develop a program to discuss the City's budget. However, the firm had indicated they would need 60-90 days to accomplish that task. He stated they have looked at the 0.5% sales tax issue and have some concerns, but haven't made a decision on it and want to review the infor- mation in this report. Following further discussion regarding the proposed forums to receive public input, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to move this discussion to Item No. 8-A on the Business Agenda. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sperling absent. 282 OCTOBER 12, 1982 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan to move into Exec- utive Session for the purpose of discussing the topic of pending litigation. - Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. BUSINESS MEETING 4. ROLL CALL At 7:30 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meet- ing, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett, Beauchamp, Budhanan, Doty, and Moore and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member Sparling absent and excused. 5. INVOCATION II/ The Invocation was given by City Manager Zais. 6. OONSENT AGENDA Mayor Carmichael 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. Coun- cil member Barnett requested that Items NO. 11 and 20 be added to the Consent Agenda. He further requested that Item No. 18 be removed, at the request of a citizen who was unable to attend this meeting. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items No. 11 and 20 and the deletion of Item No. 18, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolu- tions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unan- imously carried by roll call vote. Sparling absent. (Subse- quent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *7. MINUTES The Council minutes of September 21 and 28, 1982 were ap- proved, having been duly-certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 8. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS ITEM NO. 2 Prefacing his motion to ensure that a public forum will be held on the budget within a 2-3 week period, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by-Beaudhamp to hold a public forum for the purpose of discussing the imposition of a 0.5% sales tax and that the meeting be held on October 28th in the Capitol Thea- tre or YakiMa Center, whidheVer is available. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to authorize staff to prepare the proper legislation to implement the 0.5% sales tax so it can be acted upon on the 26th, with the understanding that the final action would be predicated on the reaction of the people at that public forum. City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews assured the Council that the ordinance can be repealed anytime before the beginning of the year should they determine the tax is not necessary. The question was called for the vote on the Motion. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Buchanan voting nay. Sperling absent. 9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Stan Lodhrie, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Commission, addressed the Council about the concerns the Commission has towards the contingency reductions planned for the Parks & OCTOBER 12, 1982 283 Recreation Department. He emphasized the fact that several of the reductions would eliminate certain programs which are viewed by the Commission as being critical to the survival of the Parks Department. He canmented that before the 7.4% reduction, at zero increase fran last year's budget, the budget was actually reduced by 7 to 10 percent due to the inflation factor. He stated the Commission is also concerned about the loss of their director and the talk about moving the Parks facility to the City Shops. Council member Beauchamp stated he also has a concern about the closure of Miller Pool, if the $67,000 loan is not forgiven and asked where that suggestion originated. City Manager Zais stated that he gave a dollar amount to his staff and asked them to determine where 11/ reductions could be made. He stated that when the Parks Dept. budget was discussed, a couple of the members of the Parks & Recreation Commission were invited to attend that session. He further commented that the move of the Parks facility to the City Shops is still a concept which would not take place until next January. Bill Crawford, representative of the Fire Fighters Asso- ciation, spoke about the duties of the fire fighters and haw the Department would be impacted by the contingency reduc- tions. He commented that to lower the manpower and close a station would greatly reduce the protection of the City. He stated the Union urges the Council to pass the 0.5% sales tax. Mayor Carmichael urged both gentlemen to attend the public forum. 10. PRESENTATION REGARDING CABLE TV PRCGRAMMING Don Brule, 9 No. 65th Avenue, member of an informal Steering Committee which was formed in February after Escapade was aired, stated they are presenting a five-point program for Council to consider adopting, delineated in their letter of October 7, 1982. Sister Janice Burke, Superintendent of the Yakima Diocese Catholic Schools, requested Council to assist them in bringing quality TV viewing back into the Yakima Valley. She stated she feels her rights have been violated by Cox bringing this type of programming into her home and being required to make a special call to them to have the audio detuned and the picture scrambled. Reverend Dale Carpenter, Pastor of the Stone Churdh, spoke against this type of pro- gramming and hcw it effects the quality of life in our corn- munity. He spoke about the moral basis for our country being based on Christianity and urged the Council to listen to %hat he believes is the voice of the majority. Dr. Dean Starr, Superintendent of Yakima School District No. 7, spoke about the concerns of the School Board, teachers and parents regard- ing the effect this type of programming is having on the children. He further stated that this programming is contrary to the school's program on sexuality. He urged Council to consider this five-point prcgran. Mr. Brule submitted a petition which he said contains 3,000 signatures opposed to Escapade. He stated he would like to go on record as volunteering to help the Council in any way to reverse this kind of program being aired in Yakima. Council member Beauchamp commented that he is concerned about this type of programming, and is against it, and suggested that a stand be taken even if it is not advisable from a legal standpoint. Mayor Carmichael pointed out that several of the signatures on the petition are not within the City limits and not even from the Yakima area. John Kabrich, Yakima resident, stated that if the people don't want Cox, with their resent prograruning, then all they have to do is quit subscribing to it. He commented that the United States was built on a private enterprise system and that government needs to be kept out of private enterprise. Bruna Carstens, 6010 Lincoln, spoke against this type of programming being available in Yakima. She further commented that Spotlight is bad enough, showing R-rated movies during the afternoon and early evening hours. Phil Weivoda, 7601 W. Nob Hill Blvd., commented that he believes cable TV was allowed to cane here based on the belief 284 OCTOBER 12, 1982 that they would not air obscene material. Following discussion, Mayor Carmichael stated that Council would take this under advisement and thanked the citizens for bringing this concern to the Council. *11. THIRD QUARTER REPORT ON REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR 1982 The third quarter report of revenues and expenditures for 1982, was accepted and approved. *12. LICENSE RENEWAL TO USE THE MARINE RESERVE CENTER RESOLUTION NO. D-4718, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a license agreement with the United States of America, Department of the Navy. *13. RATIFICATION OF YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL BOARD'S ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION GRANT FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 4719, A RESOLUTION authorizing, ratifying and adopting an application for federal assistance, and assurances made therein, by the Yakima Air Terminal Board. *14. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIM RESOLUTION NO. D-4720, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $195.00 to Linda K. Smith in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. *15. ODNTRACT WITH NATIONAL ADVERTISING COMPANY FOR TRANSIT ADVERTISING RESOLUTION NO. D-4721, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution Of a contract with National Advertising Company for Transit advertising. *16. RIGHT-OF-MY USE PERMIT FOR THE YAKIMA MALL The Right-of-Way Use Permit requested by the Yakima Mall was approved. *17. SET DATE OF HEARINGS A. Octcber 26, 1982 was set as the date of hearing on a major modification-of a-planned development - requested by Burd & Burd for prcperty located at 105 W. Washington Ave. B. October 26, 1982 was set as the date of hearing for a rezone requested by Gerald Gipson for property in the 600 block of S. 3rd St. 18. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL MR JOHN FISHER AND COLIN ONSTAD Council member Barnett stated that Ines Rice asked him to voice her opposition in allowing out-of-state travel during the time when the City is short of funds. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Buchanan to authorize the out-of-state travel for John Fisher and Colin Onstad, Sewer Division, to attend the Annual Convention of the Pacific Northwest Pollu- tion Control Association in Vancouver, B.C. at a cost to the City of $704; $300 of which is being funded by EPA. Following discussion, the question was called for the vote on the not- ion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. *19. AN ORDINAWE APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE VDLCANO EMERGENCY FUND (First Reading) The Ordinance appropriating funds to the volcano emergency fund, having been read by title only at this meting, was Laid on the table for one week or until October 19, 1982. 28 OCTOBER 12, 1982 *20. AN ORDINANCE REGULATING INDUSTRIAL WASTE SEWER USE AND PROVIDING FOR DISPOSAL OFSEPTAGE WASTE MATERIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2641, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and utilities; regulating industrial waste sewer use; pro- viding for disposal and treatment of septage waste material at the Wastewater Treatment Plant; repealing Chapter 7.16, "Industrial Waste Sewer Use", and Sections 7.16.010, 7.16.020, 7.16.030, 7.16.040, 7.16.050 and 7.16.060 thereof;-repealing Subsection 7.60.020D; amending Subsection 7.62.050H, and enacting Chapter 7.63, "Septage Waste Disposal" and Sections 7.63.010, 7.63.020, 7.63.030, 7.63.040 and 7.63.050 as a new chapter and new sections, all of the City of Yakima Municipal II/ Code. 21. OTHER BUSINESS City Manager Zais requested additional information regarding the public forum to be sdheduled on the budget. Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council that the forum be set for 7:30 p.m. in the Yakima Center. It was also determined that Council members Barnett, Doty and Moore will work with staff on the preparation of material for this forum. Mayor Carmichael brought up for discussion the opportunity for Council to attend the National League of Cities conference since it is taking place on the west coast. Council member Barnett mentioned that he would be in San Francisco at that time and could attend the conference, although he was not all that interested in doing so. Following discussion regarding the feasibility of attending this conference, it was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Budianan to authorize the Mayor to go to the National League of Cities conference and give Council member Barnett permission to go there from San Francisco, if he wants to. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Doty voting nay. Sparling absent. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Moore to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending liti- gation and then immediately adjourn the meeting. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. INFORMATION ITEMS Items of information supplied to Council were: letter fran J.S. Applegate re: Proposed Water Rate Increase. 10/4/82; letter to Jim Beckett, Chairman, Yakima Visitors and Con- vention Bureau re: Joint Management of the Capitol Theatre II/ and Yakima,Center. 10/6/82; letter to Department of Ecology re: Yakima Project C-530557-04, 05. 10/5/82; memorandum fran City Attorney re: Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 10/5/82; Fire Department Emergency Activity Report for September, 1982; monthly report of Permit Center for September, 1982; monthly report of Code Administration Office Activities for September, 1982; monthly report on Engineering projects for October, 1982; letter to Civil Service Commission re: Notice of 10/14/82 meeting and agenda. 10/7/82; minutes of Board of Adjustment meeting September 28, 1982; and article fran 10/7/82 Wall Street Journal, "CruMbling America: Put It in the Budget." 22. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 10:00 P.M. 286 cC TER 12 , 1982 READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ( ...7" DATE '5 U NCI L MEMBER / 4 et--"Gc / //4 DATE COU NCI MEMBER ATTEST: (-) 7, 14- , , fie • CITY CLERK MAYOR