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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/23/1982 Study Session 322 -A NOVEMBER 23, 1982 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the city Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Lynn Carmichael, Henry Beauchamp, Shirley Doty, and W. K. "Pete" Moore. Council members Clarence Barnett, Lynn Buchanan and Jack Sparling absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Doty informed Council of telephone calls /complaints she had been receiving regarding Animal Control. She suggested that the Council review the current practices and policies. City Manager Zais concurred. Mayor Carmichael explained the process the Association of Washington Cities Bond and Legislative Committee to prioritize legislative items for the 1983 Session. She distributed an outline indicating priorities they have outlined to date and requested Council members to review the list and advise her of any concerns so that they may be expressed when the final consideration is given at the Board meeting on the December 10th. 2. REPORT ON PROPOSED MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN FOR 1983 City Manager Zais presented the report on the Proposed Management Compensation Plan for 1983. He expanded on the proposed establishment of an exceptional performance (merit) award. Council member Beauchamp inquired how a reward is to be determined. City Manager Zais explained the special evaluation categories and rating scale. Council member Doty expressed her concerns that perhaps this is not the time for a merit increase. Mayor Carmichael expressed her views on the proposed merit award, indicating she would like to see a lot of consideration given to the issue and suggested a decision be delayed until the entire Council is present. Council member Moore concurred on the decision to wait, however, he expressed his opposition to a merit increase at this. time. Council member Beauchamp expressed his viewpoint, indicating he is in favor of the idea of a merit increase, however he felt it is not appropriate for the 1 year. It was the general consensus of the Council to delay making a decision on the proposed merit increase until the December 7, 1982 Council meeting. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation and disposition of property. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett, Buchanan and Sparling absent. BUSINESS MEETING 4. ROLL CALL At 3:00 P.M. the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Carmichael presiding. Council members Beauchamp, Doty, Moore and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council members Barnett, Buchanan and Sparling absent and excused. 5. INVOCATION The. Invocation was given by Council member Moore. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Carmichael referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members of citizens present. Council member Moore requested Items No. 7, 17 and 19 be added 322 -B 'NOVEMBER`23, 1982 to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items No. 7, 17 and 19, as requested, be `made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Council members Barnett, Buchanan and Sparling absent. *7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 1982. The Council minutes of October 26, 1982 were approved, 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 None. 9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. 10. HEARING ON CONTINUANCE OF AN EXISTING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, AS REQUESTED BY WASHINGTON MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 40TH AND SUMMITVIEW AVENUES. Paul Goode, Attorney for Washington Mutual Savings Bank, was present to speak on behalf of the bank and was available to respond to Council's questions. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp to concur with the Planning Commission to accept the recommendation of the time extension of two years. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett, Buchanan and Sparling absent. 11. HEARING ON 1983 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATIONS (SECOND HEARING, CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 16, 1982. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF FINAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR 1983.) This being the time fixed for the hearing on the 1983 Community Development Block Grant applications, Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, was present to express her concerns regarding the Counseling Fees and the Citizen Participation portion of the Housing Services Center funding allocations. She questioned what percentage of the money requested is for salaries, how many positions were involved, and of what did they consist. Larry Wright, Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development, was present to respond to her questions. Maude Scott, 712 East Spruce Street, was presen' to" express her concerns regarding the disbursement of `money at the Housing Services Center, and questioned how staff time was being spent. Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, expressed her support for the funding for irrigation. She expressed her concerns regarding special rates on irrigation given to schools and parks, therefore making citizens subsidize that special rate service. Lenore Lambert, 905 South 22nd Avenue, was present to express her support for the North Front Street Improvement Project. George Patchel, 5 North Front Street, stated he felt it was necessary for private enterprises to be involved in the planning process of the North Front Street Improvement Project. He explained about the high cost involved in remodeling the sidewalks and informed Council that the initial cost of the improvement is high, however, the results of the project would last indefinitely. He indicated that the money requested and money from the Enterprise Funds would turn the area from blight to a proud area. William Paddock, Architect, 1117 Larson Building, was present to distribute material to Council members and give a brief presentation on Yakima Neighborhood Health. Anita Monojan, 1 North 44th Avenue, was present to speak on behalf of Yakima Neighborhood Health. Barb McKenna, 2701 Shelton Avenue, provided attendance statistics at the Center for Council's information. John 322—C NOVEMBER 23, 1982 Fairbrook, 4609 Scenic Drive, stated his hopes of seeing the Yakima Neighborhood Health Center completed. Delores Goodman, citizen of Yakima, was present to express her opposition regarding Yakima Neighborhood Health receiving additional funding. Maude Scott, 712 East Spruce Street, expressed her concerns regarding Yakima Neighborhood Health receiving continued funding. , Mark Cornett, representative of the disabled community, was present to speak in favor of funding for handicap accessibility remodeling proposed for Yakima Valley College. Teresa Gibson, 201 South 58th Avenue, Joyce Talbot, 1131 Selah Loop, Denise Wicks, 315 No. 61st Avenue, Judy Johnson, 2501 Englewood, and Teresa Kriscall, 1211 South 30th Avenue were present to speak in opposition of Planned Parenthood receiving funding for the remodeling of the facility's bathroom. Kathy Long, 6909 Ahtanum Road, stated she felt Planned Parenthood should seek private contributions instead of City funding. Julie Crest, 816 South 17th Avenue, representing the Yakima Women's Political Caucus, was present to state their support of Planned Parenthood's request for funding. Terry Dingham, 1807 South 16th Avenue, expressed her opposition regarding Planned Parenthood's funding request, indicating the request should be for counseling, not remodeling bathrooms. Mr. John Varnbrook, member of the Board of Trustees of Planned Parenthood, expanded on the funding requests and was available to respond to Council's questions. Flo Thorington, Route 1, Box 1445, Toppenish, President of the Board of Directors of Planned Parenthood, was present to explain the philosophy of the organization. Sally Lust, President of the Council for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, informed Council of the assistance Planned Parenthood has provided her agency in the past and gave her support on their behalf. Dan Smith, 3202 Clinton Way, Pastor of the Wesley United Methodist Church, expressed his support for Planned Parenthood and the Church's involvement with the organization. Barbara McKenna, 2701 Shelton Avenue, former member of the Board of Planned Parenthood, expressed her support for the funding request by Planned Parenthood. Gwen Chaplin, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood, clarified Planned Parenthood's relationship with United Way and also stated her support regarding Planned Parenthood's funding request. Dr. Justin Alpho, member of the Advisory Board, Planned Parenthood, expressed his support for the organization. Peggy Noel, 1101 North 4th Street, Chairperson, Community Development Advisory Committee, informed Council that staff and the Advisory Committee felt it was not the issue that Planned Parenthood may be controversial, the issue was a request to remodel a bathroom to provide handicap accessibility. Ms. Noel also informed Council that five public hearings were held on these proposals and no one was present to express their opposition to Planned Parenthood's funding request. JoAnn Longshore, Selah, was present to state her opposition of funding for Planned Parenthood. Ellen II/ Lewis, 4520 Snow. Mountain'Road, was present to express her support for Planned Parenthood and cited financial statistics indicating the cost effectiveness of the organization. Mark Cornett, representing handicapped citizens, voiced his approval of Planned Parenthood's request for funding. Juanita McClelland, Manager, Yakima Valley Welfare Rights Organization, presented additional information to 'Council regarding the organization's funding request. Rachel E. Corbin, Volunteer Executive Director, Yakima Valley Welfare Rights Organization, was present to explain the purpose of the organization's request. Peggy Noel explained to Council why the Committee recommended against funding the Railroad Museum's request. Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, expressed her s-upport for. the Railroad Museum's funding request. Roy Pleasant, 1202 Fair Avenue, was present to respond to Council's questions regarding the funding request of the Southeast Yakima Community Center. Rachel Corbin, 207 East "S" Street, voiced her support for the Center to receive full funding requested. There being no further citizen participation, Mayor Carmichael declared the public portion of the hearing closed. It was the general consensus of the Council to table a decision until the December 7, 1982 Council meeting. 322-D NOVEMBER 23, 1982 12. APPEARANCE BY MR. AMAN, SAMBO'S RESTAURANT RE: HELICOPTER LANDING. Mr. Arran was not present to present his request. 13. PARKS COMMISSION REQUEST FOR FUNDING OF AQUATICS NEEDS ASSESSMENT. It was the general consensus of the Council to continue this item until the December 7, 1982 Council meeting. 14. APPEARANCE BY SLOW PITCH ASSOCIATION RE: ROOM TAX Don Fuller, 4810 Douglas Drive, representative of the Slow Pitch Association, was present to request consideration of the Slow Pitch Organization receiving a portion of the Room Tax revenues. Greg Todd, 704 South 34th Avenue„ representative of the Motel Association and the Yakima Visitors and Convention Bureau, was present to speak against the Slow Pitch Organization receiving Room Tax revenues, indicating it would set a precedence for other organizations such as the Fast Pitch Association, Auto Racing and Swim Clubs. 15. REPORT ON PROPOSED REORGANIZATION OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT It was the general consensus of the Council to defer this item to the December 7, 1982 Council meeting. 16. REPORT ON ALTERNATIVE DISPOSAL SITE - GREENWAY PROPOSAL It was the general consensus of the Council to defer this item to the December 7, 1982 Council meeting. *17. REPORT ON MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE PROGRAM The report on the Medical/Dental Insurance Program was accepted. *18. REPORT ON FEMA DISASTER PLAN The report on crisis relocation planning was accepted. . *19. REPORT ON UTILITY RATE ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS RE: COMPUTER SERVICES CONTRACT FOR WATER RATE ANALYSIS RESOLUTION NO. D-4738, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to exe- cute an agreement with CH2M Hill for professional services. 20. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH FRED PORTER TO PROVIDE INDIGENT LEGAL DEFENSE SERVICES It was the general consensus of the Council to defer this item to the December 7, 1982 Council meeting. *21. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CONVEYING ONE HALF INTEREST IN THE AIRPORT PROPERTY TO YAKIMA COUNTY II/ RESOLUTION NO. D-4739, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute and deliver a Quit Claim Deed to the County of Yakima. *22. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EASEMENT DEEDS FOR BUS SHELTERS RESOLUTION NO. D-4740, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute an easement deed between the City of Yakima and Straco, a partnership. RESOLUTION NO. D-4741, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute an easement deed between the City of Yakima and Arden-Mayfair, Incorporated. RESOLUTION NO. D-4742, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to execute an easement deed between the City of Yakima and Washington Mutual Savings Bank. 322-E NOVEMBER 23, 1982 *23. TREASURY REPORT FOR OCTOBER, 1982 The Treasury Report from the Acting Director of Finance and Budget dated November 23, 1982, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. *24. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR REROOFING OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated November 23, 1982, with respect to the completion of the work on the reroofing of the Water Treatment Plant Project, performed by Adkins Roofing Company, Inc., was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *25. SET DATE OF HEARING ON HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR DECEMBER 7, 1982. II/ December 7, 1982 was set as the date of hearing on the Housing Assistance Plan (HAP). *26. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO PAY FOR INSTALLATION OF AIR CONDITIONING IN COMPUTER ROOM AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT. (SECOND READING) ORDINANCE NO. 2651, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1982 Budget for the City of Yakima; and appropriating, transferring an reappropriating money within and among various funds and accounts, all as appropriations for the 1982 City of Yakima Budget. 27. OTHER BUSINESS INFORMATION ITEMS Items of information supplied to Council were: article from Seattle Post-Intelligencer dated 11/10/82 re: "Police Budget. ,Cut But City Council Spares the Horses.", memo from Supervising Traffic Engineer to Mr. Robert Cyr re: petition for the removal of the barricade on Arlington between 56th and 58th Avenues. 11/15/82; memo from Transit Marketing Specialist re: Ridership and Revenue Reports. 11/18/82; memo from Regional Manager of McCaw Cablevision to Bruce Crest, Cable Communications Coordinator re: cable television operations in Yakima City. 11/15/82; monthly report of the Chief of Police for October, 1982. 11/23/82 as submitted by Chief LaRue; newsletter from the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments. 11/5/82; minutes of the November 2, 1982 City of Yakima Planning Commission Meeting; minutes of the September 16, 1982 Community Programming Advisory Committee meeting; and minutes of the November 11, 1982 Yakima Center II/ Advisory Commission Special meeting. 28. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Beauchamp that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 6:00 P.M. to then meet on Friday, December 3, 1982 in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Unanimously carried A gy voice vote. Barnett, Buchanan and Sparling abs:nt. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY II&AJLAAtai ' 4 DATE COUNCIL 9 BER c DATE 1 -25- -- s - 13 COUNCILVMEMBER ATTEST: /ALL._ CITY CLERK , 322-F NOVEMBER 30, 1982 There being no quorum present at the regular Council meeting scheduled for this date, no meeting was held. , . 1