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Home My WebLink About08/11/1981 Study Session L 37 AUGUST 11, 1981 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 Betty L. Edmondson, Lynn BuChanan, Lynn Carmichael, Bruce Crest, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman. Council member Henry Beauchamp present after 6:40 p.m. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Edmondson brought to the Council's attention a concern expressed by a Mrs. Eaton. She is concerned about the inhumane, treatment of animals and suggested there should be an ordinance adopted that says how long a leash should be and rules on how to care for the animal. Mayor Edmondson stated that she had explained the reasons this might be impractical, however, Mrs. Eaton wanted this brought to the Council's attention. Council member Doty stated that she doesn't think this should be referred to the City Attorney since this is something the City won't be able to enforce. It was the general consensus of the Council not to refer this matter to the City Attorney. The Mayor distributed a list of names of approximately 50 citizens supporting transit service on Sunday. She also mentioned she had a telephone call from a citizen protesting the elimination of cat control and stating she would be willing to pay $5.00 extra on her water bill to pay for the spaying and neutering of cats. Mayor Edmondson reported that Council had met in a special meeting to interview the three individuals being considered for appointment to the City Employee's Civil Service Commission. The majority of the Council members were in agreement to appoint Ronnie Cheatham. She commented that an effective date was not given for his appointment, but it will begin after the Murphy appeal has been settled. She stated that at that time, Mr. Cheatham will be advised as to when his appointment will be effective. Council member Doty stated that the Council Committee for appointments to the Human Relations Commission met and would recommend the appointment of Craig L. Smith. She gave some background information on Mr. Smith. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan to accept the recommendation of the Committee and appoint Craig L. Smith to the Human Relations Commission. Unanimously carried by voice .vote. 2. REVIEW OF 1982-1985 BLOCK GRANT BUDGET Ken Coffin, Community Development Block Grant Manager, reviewed the administrative dhanges that will effect the block 11/ grant program. He stated that the planning requirements have be en reduced for the three year program to three things: 1) statement of community objectives for Community Development; 2) Housing Assistance Plan; and 3) certifications. The intent of Congress was to reduce HUD's involvement in local decisions. The impact to the City is reduced HUD review and approval authority on an application. One of the things the City received from HUD during the application review was that they approved it as eligible and meeting the regulations. He stated that with the timing of the City's application, we can get their approval for our program for the next three years. He reviewed the budget, stating that staff received 17 applications, exceeding $2 million. He commented that staff recommended funding in areas where there was a hasic objective described in the plan. The Three Year Plan is composed of three sections; community profile, needs assessment and comprehensive strategy. The two major objectives were housing rehab and public improvements. He briefly spoke about the housing assistance plan, citizen participation, which was not included, and the proposals, as submitted. He stated that the S.E. Community Center has submitted a second proposal, which was written after they received the guidelines and they have 38 AUGUST 11, 1981 asked that Council accept the second proposal in lieu of the first one. It was the general consensus of the Council to accept the second prpposal. Mayor Edmondson requested a background of the history of the CDBG program from 1975 and show the amount of money that we have received each year. Council member Carmichael questioned the large dollar amount under administrative costs for rehab. Mr. Coffin stated that staff has included $90,000 of contingency to cover any possible reduction of block grant funds, as recommended by HUD. He reviewed the schedule for the public hearings on the 18th and 25th of August. Several Council members expressed concern about this schedule, due to the fact that Council will have already been in two meetings that day. Mr. Coffin stated that the public hearing schedule has already been published. That being the case, Council members requested that the agenda II/ for the Council meeting on that day be kept as brief as possible. It was the general consensus of the Council to accept this schedule, but try to make the business meeting that day as brief as possible. Council member Carmichael suggested that the audience participation be scheduled at the end of the agenda for that week. It was the general consensus of the Council that Audience Participation be put at the end of the agenda. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and pending litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. BUSINESS MEETING 4. ROLL CALL At 8:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular meeting with Mayor Betty L. Edmondson presiding. Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman and City Manager Zais and Assistant City Attorney Vanek present on roll call. 5. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Carmichael. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. It was requested that Items No. 7, 16 and 18 be deleted from the Consent Agenda and that It No. 12 be added to the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda, including Resolutions and Ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Buchahan, seconded by Doty that the Consent Agenda items, II/ as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate its on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 7. MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS OF JULY 28 and 30, 1981. Mayor Edmondson asked that the minutes of the July 30, 1981 meeting, page 426, paragraph 2, beginning with line 9 be amended to read... "She stated that she would not be a responsible elected official if she were to call a special meeting because she was furious. She stated that there was a mutually accepted outline of procedure to address the joint law enforcement building. She further stated that a Council member came to her with her concern about the timing of the release of this information in the paper and that the procedure had not been followed. There was additional information that came to the Mayor and Council member, so a special meeting was called and then a joint meeting with the L AUGUST 11, 1981 County Commissioners and joint staff was requested"... It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp that the minutes of July 28 and 30, 1981, as amended, be approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None ' 9. STATUS REPORT RE PARKS AQUATICS EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES PO DATE Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks & Recreation, reviewed his Memo which stated that at the Council Study session, May 19, 1981, a report was submitted which included details on the 1981 summer pool schedule, along with the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendations. Council accepted this report and asked that further budgetary recammendations be brought back to Council. He further reported that the staff has tried to follow the guidelines and now find a deficit. will occur with the summer pool programs by seasone end, unless other action is taken. He also reviewed the Swimming Pool Advisory Committee report and recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission which recommended that the Summer pools be closed in mid-August. At that time, the Council directed that Lions Pool remain open for summer use until September 7, 1981. Mr. Hilligus stated that if the current pool schedule is maintained and the boilers left on during cold nights for the Learn-to-Swim Program, a deficit of approximately $20,000 is possible in the summer swimming program and listed alternatives available to handle this situation: 1) close four summer pools (except Lions Pool) at the end of the Learn-to-Swim Program, August 14, 1981; 2) obtain an additional loan from other funds; 3) appropriate contingency or FRS funds; 4) reduce non-Aquatic staff and subsidize Aquatics from other Park Department funds; and 5) reduce loan payment required/budgeted for 1981, as needed. He further stated that the staff recommendation is No. 5 -- allow pools to remain open as scheduled and reduce loan payment as needed. After further discussion on the various alternatives and regarding financing, it was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Beauchamp that the staff recommendation be approved following Alternative No. 5, and allowing the pools to remain open as scheduled and reduce the loan payment as needed: unanimously carried by voice vote. 10. CAPITOL THEATRE: SIX MONTH BUDGET STATUS REPORT AND YEAR-END PROJECTIONS Tom Tomlinson, Executive Manager of the Capitol Theatre 11/ referred to the letter from Stephen B. Moser, President of the Capitol Theatre Corporation and the report from them, as requested by the City Council. The report gave the Budget Narrative; the 1980-81 Fiscal Year Balance Sheet and Statement of Gross Income and Expenses; the 1981 Six Month Financial Summary and Budget Comparisons; the 1981 Revised Budget and the 1982 Budget. After discussion, it was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Carmichael that the report. fran the Capitol Theatre Corporation be accepted: unanimously carthd by voice vote. 11. WASTEWATER FACILITY PROJECT FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT City Manager Zais reviewed the summary explanation of the report. He explained that in response to a request fran the Council to obtain a more canplete breakdown of the Wastewater Facility Project's financial status, particularly with respect to changes or amendments that have occurred since the original project contracts were authorized and executed, this report has been jointly prepared by the City's Sanitary Engineer, Dennis Bertek and the Accounting Technician for Wastewater Grants, Clara Sanders. He stated that the report is a canplete and comprehensive record of the Wastewater Facilities AUGUST 11, 1981 Project fiscal status to date. For each phase and program element of the project, a detailed cost itemization of original contract values, changes and amendments to date, has been prepared. The cost information is further supplemented by a narrative review. He stated that overall, this report provides the ability to identify and explain all project changes to date and assess the current and projected financial impact on the City, excluding final settlement of the pending litigation with the Mullen Corporation. Dennis Bertek, Sanitary Engineer, answered questions from Council members and John Klingele, a citizen. Council member Hinman stated that this is the best report he has seen on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. After further discussion, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Crest to accept the report and thank staff for preparing it in such considerable detail. Unanimously carried by voice vote. *12. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA VALLEY II/ TRANSPORTATION - ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED RESOLUTION NO. D-4520, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Agreement Modification to the agreement with Yakima County Transportation Exchange and the County of Yakima. *13. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VAGABOND AVIATION, INC., d/b/a AIR OLYMPIA RESOLUTION NO. D-4521, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Airline Operators Agreement with Vagabond Aviation, Inc. d/b/a Air Olympia. *14. AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR PARK RENTAL PROPERTY -- RANDALL PARK RESIDENCE RESOLUTION NO. D-4522, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City:- Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease agreement with Patrick and Susan Mallory. *15. DEDICATION OF A SIDEWALK EASEMENT ACROSS RANDALL PARK RESOLUTION NO. D-4523, A RESOLUTION dedicating a sidewalk easement across Randall Park. 16. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE VARDA ALARM UNITS AND ACCESSORY ITEMS WITHOUT CALLING FOR BIE6 In answer to questions from Council member Doty, Police Chief LaRue explained the reasons for purchasing this equipment and its use and assistance to the Police Department. After discussion, it was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No D-4254 authorizing the purchase of said equip- ment without calling for bids, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. II/ RESOLUTION NO. D-4524, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of Varda Alarm units and accessories without calling for bids. *17. APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT ON NO. 58TH AVENUE RETAINING WALL PROJECT The report of the Director of Community Development, dated August 5, 1981, with respect to the completion of the No. 58th Avenue Retaining Wall Project as performed by Hul's Construction was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth was authorized. 18. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF BASKETBALL GOALS FOR WASHINGtON PARK TENNIS COURTS (First Reading) This item having been taken off the Consent Agenda, it was noted that it is a first reading and there being no further questions or discussion, it was read by title only, and laid on the table for one week or until August 18, 1981. 4 4 AUGUST 11, 1981 *19. AMENDMENT AND REPEAL OF CODE PROVISIONS RELATING TO ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE ORDINANCE NO. 2540, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and morals; pertaining to animal control; amending Section 6.20.050 and repealing Sections 6.020.010, 6.20.020 and 6.56.070, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code._ 20. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Carmichael reported that the applications for Parks and Recreation Commission vacancies have been studied by the Parks and Recreation Committee of the Council and they wish to recommend that Robert H. Busse be appointed to fill the vacancy created by Dr. MCGuinnis. After discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty that Robert H. Busse be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission as recommended. Unanimously carried by voice vote. ITEMS OF INFORMATION Items of information supplied to Council were: Notice from Yakima County Auditor re withdrawal of candidacy from George K. Hislop as a candidate for City Council Position No. 1. 8/6/81; letter to the American Red Cross Building .Committee from the City Manager, Mayor and County Commissioners re: Professional Services - Doudna7Williams, Architects, A.I.A. 8/5/81; letter to Seattle Metro re: Lease Agreement between th City of Yakima and Seattle Metro. 7/24/81; memo from Transit Manager re: Section 504 Requirements. 7/28/81; letter from Division of Aging re: UMTA Funding for transportation services to the elderly and the handicapped. 7/29181; memo from Director of Public Works re: Wastewater Treatment Plant Odors. 8/6/81; monthly report of Code Administration Office Activities for July 1981; and monthly report 'of Permit Center for July, 1981. 21. ADJOURNMENT It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty to go into Executive Session at 9:15 P.M. to discuss collective bargaining and at the close of the Executive Session to continue the meeting until Tuesday morning, August 18, 1981 at 11:30 A.M. to net at the Courthouse with the ty Commissioners to discuss the Urban Area Plan. Unanimo:ly tied by voice. vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ' Al - DATE COUNCIL w'm R ATTEST: 5 CITY 0 J RK zaaxiczon YOR . .