Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/07/1980 Adjourned Meeting fia OCTOBER 7, 1980 BUSINESS MEETING 1. ROLL CALL The City Council met in session on this date at 1:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington; Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, and Doty and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member Hinman present after 1:07 P.M. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council member Carmichael. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Edmondson referred to its placed on the Consent Agenda questioning Whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Council member Carmichael requested that Item No. 13 be added to the Consent Agenda, however, City Manager Zais stated that that item should be removed from the Agenda. Mayor Edffondson requested that Item No. 4 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item No. 4, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan 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 motion without further discussion.) 4. MINUTES Mayor Edmondson reported that on page 143 of the September 25, 1980 council minutes, it indicates that Council member Beau- champ made a motion, and Council member Beauchamp was absent from the meeting. The City Clerk indicated she would check the minutes. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael that the Council minutes for September 23, 1980 and September 25, 1980, as corrected, be approved, having been certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes rPaa pdblicly. 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION PROCLAMATION Mayor Edmondson proclaimed the month of October as United Way Month. She stated that the week of October 5, 1980 is Postal Consumer Protection Week, along with this being Consumer Protection Week. She also proclaimed that the week of October II/ 5th is Urban Indian Cultural Awareness Week. She announced that Council member Hinman will be presenting the elected officials at a special memorial for Justice William 0. Douglas on October 16th at 3:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. CITIZEN'S CONCERN RE: WATER BILL Jerry Ellis, 1108 Maple, spoke about his high water bill for $76.20 compared to his normal bill of $11.00. He explained that the water consumption previous to his high bill was 12 units or 9,000 gallons. The $76.20 represents 141 units of water or 105,700 gallons of water used. He reported that his water meter was tested and checked out at 98% capacity. He stated that 30 days after this bill, he had only used 8 units of water. He reported he did use the water to do some irrigat ing, but estimates usage for about 10 to 12 hours. he would be willing to pay for 18 or 19 units. City Attorney Andrews explained the damage claim process and commented that Mr. Ellis is now at the point where he would be if his damage claim would have been denied and he was appealing that dec- ision. Council members discussed this dilemma and several OUDIE3ER7, 1980 151 Council members then expressed concern about the damage claim on this agenda which was denied and was also for an un- - r‘ explained high water bill: *-:Following discussion, it was MOVED by crest, seconded by Doty to have staff lock at this and come up with recommendations on how to address this type af situa- tion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. It was determined that Mr. Ellis has until OctOber 26th to pay half his water bill and the balance by November 26th to avoid discontinuance of service and the staff should be able to respond to Coun- cil 's request by that time. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Crest to reconsider the denial of the Frederick Lammer's damage claim. Unanimously carried by voice vote. It was the general consensus of the Council that if Mr. Lammer's bill has not been paid, to contact him and use the same method used for Mr. Ellis. CHINOOK TCWERCCCUPANCY Referring to an article and subsequent editorial in the Herald Republic newspaper, the City Manager stated he objected to the information errors Which had been made, regarding occupancy af the Chinook Tower. City Manager Zais went on to explain that he believed the actions taken in this instance were proper under the circuffstances. Basically, the two businesses in- volved would have suffered significant financial loss due to erroneous info/nation supplied to them by the building owner. If the City had maintained a very strict enforcement pro- _ Cedure, no relief would_ have been available. He further -explained that a "Hold Harmless" agreement had been concluded, r!f _riAlidhreleased the City from liability imthe event of damage or injury prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Furtheiffore, it was reremphasized to the building owner that no further occupancy af the building would be permitted. Referring specifically to the aforementioned newspaper items, the City Manager stated that he had not issued any order to close the files on the matter, but that his assistant, Larry Wittenberg, had done so. In light of the circumstances, he found Mr. Wittenberg's actions to have been justified as he was not familiar with the history of the situation, nor had he been involved in the decision. It was his estimate that a better examination of the facts could be had after the return of the City Manager. 6. REPORT ON 1980 CENSUS Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, referred to her 10/3/80 letter to the Regional Census Center and commented that the letter indicates the City is asking than to keep the file open. It was MOVED by Carmichael, second by Crest to accept the report form Community Development re Census. Unanimously carried by voice vote. • II/ 7. REPORT ON COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR DEPARTMENT CF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The 9/25/80 staff_ report was discussed_regarding the mini- computer system for the Community Development Department. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, explained that if this is approved they will develop detailed specifications and request bids before purchasing this computer. Discussion followed on the coordination of the various computers operated by the City and how this computer would-correlate with them. Ms. Darby reported that there is (programs) software available to make it compatible with the other computers. She stated they are looking at having the capablility af connecting to the City system in about one or two years. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg reported that he intends to have a com- mittee formed consisting of selected department heads and the Information Systems Manager to explore all options including distributed processing versus centralization within the City. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest to accept the staff report and authorize staff to pro- ceed as outlined. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 152 OCTOBER 7, 1980 *8. AMENDMENT TO "RULES CF PROCEDURE CF YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL" RESOLUTION NO. D-4335, A RESOLUTION amending "Rules of Pro- cedure of Yakima City COuncil". *9. MEMORANDUM CF UNDERSTANDING WITH LOCAL 1122 CF AFSCME UNION RE: PAYMENT CF PHASE IV RETROACTIVE PAY TO CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEES RESOLUTION NO. D-4336, A RESOLUTION declaring January 1, 1979 as being the effective date for salary adjustments for certain City employees, and authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Local 1122 aE the Washington State Council of County and City Employees, AFSCME, regarding the the effective date cf those salary adjustments. *10. ESTABLISH BUS ROUTES AND SCHEDULES FOR THE CITY'S PUBLIC TRANSPOR- TATION SYSTEM RESOLUTION NO. D-4337, A RESOLUTION establishing bus routes and schedules for the public transportation system operated by the City cf Yakima. *11. "REINSTATMENT AND EXTENSION AGREEMENT; RE: AIRPORT LEASE AND USE AGREEMENT" WITH HUGHES AIR CORPORATION RESOLUTION NO. D-4338, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk aE the City of Yakima to execute a "Reinstatement and Extension Agreement; re: Airport Lease and Use Agreement" with Hughes Air Corp., d/b/a Hughes Air West. *12. DISPOSITION CF DAMAGE CLAIM RESOLUTION NO. D-4339, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $152.88 to Richard B. Jarmo in settlement aE a claim for damages filed with the City cf Yakima. 13. ITEM REMOVED FROM AGENDA *14. ORDINANCE CREATING A WASTEWATER FACILITIES CAPITAL RESERVE FUND ORDINANCE NO. 2454, AN ORDINANCE relating to funds and ac- counts; creating a Wastewater Facilities Capital Reserve Fund and designating its purpose; and amending Section 3.65.010 af the City cf Yakima Municipal Code. *15. FIRST READING CU APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE RE PAYMENT CU CARPET IN CAPITOL THEATRE AND FOR AIRPORT LEASE NEGOTIATIONS An Ordinance amending the 1980 Budget, appropriating, trans- ferring and reappropriating money for payment of carpet in the Capitol Theatre and for Airport Lease negotiations, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for two weeks or until Tuesday, October 21, 1980. 16. OTHER BUSINESS II/ APPOINTMENT CF MEMBER TO AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION Mayor Edmondson reported that the Council Committee is rec- cmmending that Warren K. Hilliard, Jr. be appointed to the Airport Advisory Commission and gave a brief background report on Mr. Hilliard's experiences and qualifications. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Crest that Mr. Hilliard be ap- pointed to the Airport Advisory Commission. Unanimously carried by voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael to go into 0 Executive Session for the purpose cf discussing collective bargaining and then immediately adjourn the meeting. Un- animously carried by voice vote. 153 OCTOBER 7, 1980 FOR COUNCIL INFORMATION Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from Executive Board for Broadway Elementary School re traffic/ pedestrian problem along Washington Avenue. 9/19/80; memo from City Attorney re damage claims referred to insurance carriers. 10/1/80; Yakima Fire Department Emergency Activity Report for September 1980; and agenda for 10/7/80 Planning Commission neeting. 17. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion cE the Executive Session and there being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Doty that this meeting be adjourn- ed at the hour cE 2:19 P. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY V, DATEO-4- ODUNI■7 12 , IER • DATE1) OLc4 CQUNCILMEMBER ATTEST: 0 0:■)- AOC( CITY cmpx 7 oR OCTOBER 14, 1980 There being no quorum present at the regular Council meeting scheduled for this date, no meeting was held. ATTEST: 0 2X — for CITY u RK •