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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/30/1980 Adjourned Meeting . - 11 44: SEPTEMBER 30, 1980 ' STUDY SESSION The City Cbuncil met in session on this date at 1:00 P.M., in the Con- ference Roan of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Bruce Crest, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER UNITED WAY PROCLAMATION Mayor Edmondson reported that the County Commissioners are issuing a proclamation regarding the United Way Campaign' and inquired if the Council would also like to issue a'procla- II/ mation. There being an objection voiced from a Cbuncil memr ber, Mayor Edmondson then stated she would issue a procla- mation under her signature. TRAFFIC PROBLEM AT NORTH 1ST STREET AND "D" STREET Mayor Edmondson reported she has had a request to eliminate a parking space at the southeast corner, between the sidewalk and Equitable 's driveway. She explained that there had been several near accidents due to visibility being blocked by a large pickup that parks there frequently. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg stated he would refer this to staff to follow up on. COUNCIL MINUTES Mayor Edmondson questioned Council members about the new format used for the City Cbuncil minutes. Council member Crest questioned the need for the wide identation stating that it wastes space. REQUEST BY SCOTT WILSON Council member Hinman reported that Scott Wilson had contacted him with a request to speak to Council regarding an item that was previously on the Council agenda Which he missed because he had an out-of-town appointment and had to leave the meeting prior to it being discussed. Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council that Mr. Wilson be contacted and find out what he wants to talk about. Mayor Edmondson suggested that he could be put on the agenda under Audience Participation. Council member Hinman stated that Mr. Wilson is willing to appear on the 21st of October. AWC MINI CONVENTION Council member Doty mentioned that the AWC Mini Convention scheduled for October 4, 1980, has been cancelled. 2. PROPOSED CHANGES IN POLICE AND FIRE CIVIL SERVICE FOR AFFIRMATIVE II/ ACTION Council member Hinman, Chairman of the Council Committee, reviewed the Committee recommendations to implement the Cadet Program in the Police Department; number of Cadets would depend on department budget. He stated that there are still About six former employees that could be reinstated prior to implementing the Fire Cadet Program. He reported that the Committee also recommends the "rule of three plus three" Where the two Chiefs could select any one of the top three appli- cants. He reported that the Committee also recommends that the positions above Lieutenant in the Police Department and Captain in the Fire Department be filled by open and com- petitive examination process. Discussion followed on the "three plus three rule", open promotion, and the Cadet Pro gram. Concern was expressed by Police Captain palley and Chief LaRue that the open competition might affect the long- evity of the officers if they think their chances for pro- motion is diminishing. Council member Buchanan stated he would like to see if any other city our size has open pro- , SEPTEMBER 30, 1980 motion. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest to instruct staff to prepare legislation to change from the "rule of one" to the "rule of three plus three" for entry level positions. Di followed on thether the nuLion includes the Cadet Program. Mayor Edmondson stated she could not vote for the nuLion unless Council commits themselves for the necessary costs for the 1981 Cadet Program. It was the general con- sensus cf the council to not include a funding commitment for the Cadet Program in the notion. Motion unanimously carried by voice vote. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty to instruct staff to prepare some information on budget alloca- tions to implement the Police Cadet Program and at that lev- els, to be presented during the budget heAring. Unanimously carried by voice vote. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to accept staff's recommendation to delay consider- ation of the Fire Department Cadet Program until six former employees have been reinstated. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 3. AIRPORT RESTAURANT PARKING VALIDATION POLICY • , Assistant City Manager Wittenberg reported that this item has laaen tOntinued. 1 m r, 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Doty to go into Exec- utive Session for the purpose of discussing prospective liti- gation and collective bargaining. Unanimously carried by voice vote. BUSINESS MEETING 5. ROLL CALL At 3:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular meet ing, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman and Assistant City Manager Wittenberg and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. 6. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council member Buchanan. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Edmondson referred to the its placed on the Consent lAgenda7questioning tihetherethere t.,ire; any 'Additions or dele- tions from either Council members or citizens present. Coun- cil member Doty requested that Items No. 10, 12 and 13 be added to the Consent Agenda. Council member Beauchamp stated he has a question on Item NO. 13.. Council member Beauchamp requested that It No. 14 be added, however, Council member Hinman stated he has a question on it. Mayor Edmondson re- quested that Item No. 26 be added to the Consent Agenda and Council member Hinman requested that Item No. 27 be added. It was the general consensus of the Council that the additions of Items No. 10, 12, 26 and 27, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael that the consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one uuLion without further discussion.) 8. MINUTES The Council minutes cf September 2, 9 and 16, 1980, were approved, having been duly certified by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. „• 11:-48; SEPTEMBER 30, 1980 9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION PRESENTATION Mayor Edmondson presented to Karen Roberts, Deputy City Clerk, a certificate from the Washington Municipal Clerks' Assoc- iation and the International. Institute of Municipal Clerks, conferring the title of Certified Washington Municipal Clerk. PROCLAMATION Mayor, Edmondson stated,that the week of October 5th is Nat- ional Consumer Education Sheila Burns is the local coordinator and has reported that the Special Assistant to President Carter will be in town this Thursday to hold a press conference and talk on Consumer Education Week. *10. GRANT LICENSES TO OPERATE AUTOMOBILE RENTAL BUSINESSES AT THE YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL TO "A” RENTALS, INC., AVIS RENT-A7C.AR SYSTEMS, INC., RAINER RENT-A-CAR, INC., AND WIKSTROM MOTORS, INC. RESOLUTION NO. D-4330, A RESOLUTION authorizing the operation of automobile rental businesses at the Yakima Air Terminal. 11. REPORT ON YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL RATES AND CHARGES Assistant City Manager Wittenberg stated that this was pre- sented to Council on August 26th and Council requested input from the County Commissioners. He reported that to date, we have not received any comments from them. He commented on the difference in recommendations from the Airport Advisory Com- mission and staff regarding the lease rate for fixed based operators. Council members discussed these recommendations and leases, some concern being raised about the high increase it would mean to the fixed based operators. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan to accept the recommendation from the Airport Advisory Commission on the rate increase 0J7rn - ; -1 ; which 2.5&and outlined. Carried by 6-1 voice vote. Edmondson .voting nay. *12. AGRICULTURAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH C. EARL AND ALICE PEUGH FOR AIRPORT PROPERTY AT SOU 10TH AVENUE AND PIONEER LANE RESOLUTION NO. D-4331, A RESOLUTION approving an agricultural lease agreement with C. Earl Peugh and Alice Peugh, husband and wife. 13. NAVIGATION FACILITY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH C. EARL AND ALICE PEUGH Assistant City Manager Larry Wittenberg explained that this lease is for property the City is leasing from the Peughs; not to be confused with the agricultural lease that was just approved. The Resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded Doty to adopt Resolution No. D-4332. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D-4332, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City cf Yakima to execute a lease agreement with C. Earl Peugh and Alice Peugh, husband and wife, for airport purposes. 14. REPORT ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTICN AGENCY INTERIM AUDIT OF WIASTE- WATER FACILITIES PROJECT Following discussion; it was MOVED Hinman, seconded by rest to accept the report from the Public Works Department, dated September 24, 1980. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 15. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING RE PROPOSED STREET LIGHT TURNOUTS Assistant City Manager Wittenberg reported that the City is in the process of negotiating the sale of the street lights in the City with PP&L to get them under a single ownership, and the turnout program would influence the negotiation of the SEPTEMBER 30, 1980 sale. Council members discussed the 9/26/80 staff report; and expressed concern about turning off residential lights, espec- ially those that serve a three or four block area. Denny Covell, City Engineer, stated they could turn off non-essen- tial lights, such as those intersections that have more than one light. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest to urge staff to investigate a conservation energy, dollar-wise, program Where possible, but Council doesn't want to enter into a turnout program in the City. .Unanimously carried by voice vote. *16. NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO "RULES OF PROCEDURES" OF YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL II/ ; The notice of a _prcicosed Resolution, which will amend the "Rules of Procedureth 6f - Yakima City Council" regarding notif- icatlon of a member's ,absence fro. a -Council session, in accordance with Rule M of the "Rules of Procedures" was ac- cepted. *17. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 4, YAKIMA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, PHASE II Change Order No. 4, of the Peter Kiewit Sons Company Contract for Phase II, Yakima Wastewater Treatment Plant, was approved. *18. AIR TERMINAL BUILDING RE ROOFING RESOLUTION NO. D-4333, A RESOLUTION authorizing the hiring of work and labor and the purchase of materials for Air Terminal Building roofing, without calling for formal bids. *19. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIM RESOLUTION NO. D-4334, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Darrell D. Compton. *20. APPROVAL OF RIGHT-OF-MY PERMIT The right-of-way use permit for Charles P. Gervais, 711 Summit view Avenue and Eugene H. Tyler for 7 NO. Front Street, were approved. ; * 21.. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST, 1980 The .report of the City Treasurer dated 8/31/80 regarding the investments of the City of Yakima was accepted and approved. *22. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL The out-of-state travel request for Joe Valenzuela, Fire Depart- ment, to attend an Educational Methodology II Course in Emmetsburg, II/ Maryland, November 2-15, 1980 at a cost of $150, was approved. *23. ORDINANCES LEVYING A FIVE PERCENT TAX ON CITY OPERATIONS AND PUBLIC UTILITIES A. ORDINANCE NO. 2447, AN ORDINANCE relating to public health and sanitation; levying a tax on licensed refuse collectors; saving certain taxes; and amending subsection 4.16.180 C of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. B. ORDINANCE NO. 2448, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and utilities; levying a tax against the City Department of Public Works; saving certain taxes; and amending Sections 7.64.020 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. C. ORDINANCE NO. 2449, AN ORDINANCE relating to licenses and business regulations4.fixing and imposing annual license fees Ok taxes on certain utilities and providing for a surdharge; saving certain taxes; and amending Subsection 5.50.050 A of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. SEPTEMBER 30, 1980 *24. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH 17TH AVENUE AND BONNIE DOON ORDINANCE NO. 2450, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation Of the Planning Commission and rezoning prdPerty at the south - eaSt corner of the intersection of So. 17th Avenue and Bonnie Doon in the City of Yakima, Washington from Planned Develop- ment Zone to R Two Family Zone. *25. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NO. 4TH AVENUE AND "D" STREET ORDINANCE NO. 2451, AN ORDINANCE accepLing the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at the south- west corner cf the intersection cf No. 4th Avenue and "D" Street in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R7.3, Multiple Family Zone to Planned Development Zone. *26. ORDINANCE REGULATING USE CF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS ORDINANCE NO. 2452, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and utilities; regulating the use of public and private sewer and drains and the discharges of water into the sewers, and amending Subsection 7.62.050 B of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *27. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE CF L.I.D. BONDS ORDINANCE NO. 2453, AN ORDINANCE cf the City of Yakima, Wash- ington, providing for the consolidation of Local Improvement Districts No. 1018, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027 and 1028 into consolidated Local Improvement No. 1; providing for the issuance of bonds cf consolidated Local Improvilent Dis- trict No. 1 in the principal sum of $962,475.11; confirming the sale of said bonds; and amending Section 8 of Ordinances No. 2199, 2277, 2236, 2278, 2279, 2281, 2288, and 2293. 28. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Hinman announced that Council member Carmichael has been appointed to represent Eastern Washington on the AWC Board. Mayor Edmondson announced that next week's Council meeting will be starting at 1:00 p.m. and will adjourn at 2:15 p.m. at the latest in order that the four Council members may depart for their trip to the Republic of China. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Carmichael that the Council business meet- ing of October 7, 1980, commence at 1:00 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. FOR COUNCIL INFORMATION Items of information supplied to Council were: announcement of appointment of Ken Coffin as Community Development Block Grant Manager. 9/26/80; letter from Boundary Review Board scheduling joint meeting re Boundary Review Board Rules of Practice and Procedures and copy of summary from State Manual. 9/19/80; memo from Transit Manager re' Transit Promotions during the Fair. 9/17/80; release from NEWS U.S. Equal Employ- ment Opportunity Commission re: FEOC Seeking Alternative Approaches to Layoff. 9/12/80; Chamber UPDATE, Volume II, No. 1. 9/24/80; minutes of 9/10/80 Board of Appeals meeting; and AWC City News. 9/80. 29. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:00 P.M. Unanimously carried by voice vote. SEPTEMBER 3 0 , 1980 148 READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 6, 11,A , ALI /DATE 2 SO ionER DATE ( -7 ( Oct 0 COLTNCILMEMBER ATTEST: c4 1 ein72,27‘26dm-z7 crry g Q.-\ YOR 7