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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/05/1979 Business Meeting 188 FEBRUARY 5, 1979 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council, members present were Acting Mayor Nadine Lee, Lynn Buchanan, Don Hinman, Jack Spar ling and Gordon Wonder. Mayor Edmondson and Councilman Henry Beauchamp absent and excused. Acting Mayor Lee reported that anyone wishing to attend the AWC Convention in Spokane on June 12 thru 15, should make their reservations now. Councilman Wonder questioned if several Council members should attend this convention in light of the tight budget. Council members discussed controlling travel expenses and it was the general consensus of the Council tO discuss this again when all Council members are present. Council members discussed the Fire Department Emergency Medical Aid Responses, Councilman Spar ling questioning if it is feasible to send the pumper on these calls and wouldn't the police get there faster. Ken Groth, Battalion Chief, referring to his 2/1/79 report, stated that the pumpers are already manned and supplied with basic life support equipment. He stated that if a pursuit vehicle is going to be used, they would have to all be supplied with the necessary equipment because it would not be known where they would be located in the City when a call came in. He stated that life saving equipment would still have to remain the on pumper. Councilman Wonder inquired if the City could charge for this service. Mr. Groth stated that that matter would have to be referred to the Legal Department, however, the Washington State Legislature just recently has allowed fire departments to charge for ambulance service. We are not providing ambulance service, just giving life supporting measures. Last year the Fire Department made approximately 578 calls at an estimated cost of $1500. Councilman Buchanan indicated that the citizens receiving this service pay for it through their taxes. Council members discussed the cost of equipping life supporting equipment on police cars and training the officers. Larry Pryor, President, Yakima Emergency Services that operates Yakima Ambulance, spoke in support of the Fire Department's response to emergency calls. He stated that if the ambulance arrives on the scene before the Fire Department then they notify them and the Fire Department does not complete their run. He stated that he believes the Fire Department is handling these calls the most economical way they can. It would take more personnel to have them use a separate vehicle. After stating that Council really doesn't have enough information about the operation of the Fire Department, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Spar ling to appoint a Fire Department Investigation Committee consisting of three Council members, Buchanan, Hinman and Spar ling and three members of the Community: carried, Hinman, Lee, Spar ling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Buchanan voting nay. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent. It was the general consensus of the Council that Jack Spar ling would Chair that committee and any information or reports from staff regarding that matter should be given to the Committee. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Acting Mayor Nadine Lee presiding, Council members Buchanan, Hinman, Spar ling and Wonder and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Spar ling that Mayor Edmondson and Council member Beauchamp be excused from this meeting because they are out of town: carried, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Spar ling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent. The Invocation was given by Councilman Hinman. Acting Mayor Lee referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Acting Mayor Lee requested that Item No. 10 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item No. 10, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including Resolutions and Ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Spar ling that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Spar ling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) FEBRUARY 5, 1979 1..89 It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Spar ling that the minutes of the January 29, 1979 meeting having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, be approved: carried, Buchanan, Lee, Hinman, Spar ling, and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone of City-owned property situated south of Nob Hill Boulevard between 32nd and 34th Avenues, Councilman Wonder stated that the City is modifying the existing zoning so it will have less impact on the neighborhood. There being no citizens present wishing to speak to this matter, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman that Ordinance No. 2263, accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning said property, be passed: carried, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Buchanan voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2263, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning said certain property situated between 32nd and 34th Avenues south of Nob Hill Boulevard in the City of Yakima, Washington, from B-2, Local Business Zone, to B-1, Modified Business Zone. Council members discussed the status of the Battered Women's Program and the allocation of Community Development Funds. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, reported that the change in administration of the Battered Women's Program has not changed the status of the program. Ken Crawford, Chief of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation, reviewed the HUD regulations which concerned this project. He stated that no decision was made as to who would hold the title - the City or the YWCA. HUD regulations permit the property to be deeded to a non-profit organization, for a specific project. The title should be restrictive so that if the property were sold, then they would have to come to Council for approval and the proceeds up to. $32,000 would be returned to the Community Development Block Grant. Miss Darby expanded on this, referring to the five restrictions listed in her memo, should the City deed the property to the Y.W.C.A. She recommended deeding the property to the Y.W.C.A. with the five restrictions, as follows, stating that this would keep the City from getting into social programs: A. Provide adequate maintenance of facility. B. Pay all costs related to property taxes, insurance, and assessments as required. . C. Must maintain property for the Battered Women's Program. Any changes to the Program must be approved by the Council at a public hearing. D. Property cannot be sold without consent, and approval of Council. Proceeds up to $32,000 to be returned to the Community Development Block Grant Fund. E. Allow Y .W. C. A . to have mortgage on property not to exceed $13,000 if approved by the mortgagee. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman to accept the recommendation of staff and proceed along the lines as outlined: carried, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent. *It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Sparling that Resolution No. D-4030, authorizing payment of $165.55 to David W. Moericke, in settlement of a claim for damages when a water pipe broke at the Larson Garage, flooding his place of business, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4030, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $165.55 to David W. Moericke in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. Acting Mayor Lee, referring to the damage claim submitted by Edward Watten, inquired if it is made public that there is a basic charge for water service whether the residence is occupied or not. City Attorney Andrews stated that although the ordinance states that the charge for water service is continued, even if the premises is not occupied, it is the policy of the Customer Service Division that major reconstruction will be considered the same as new construction and upon notification 1_90 FEBRUARY 5, 1979 by the owner, that basic charge will be discontinued until the premises are occupied. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4031, denying payment of a claim for damages submitted by Edward Watten, for allegedly being overcharged for water and sewer service and transit tax, be passed: carried, Lee, Spar ling, Wonder, Buchanan and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4031, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Edward Watten filed with the City of Yakima on January 23, 1979. John Munzanreder, Equipment Maintenance Superintendent,' explained the need for the equipment Maintenance management system services with Mainstem Corporation. He reported that his staff gets behind on their record keeping during the budget time, to get the necessary information to the various departments. Willis White, Public Works Director, stated that this is basically a bookkeeping function, which is currently being performed by two staff members. He reported that he would need two additional people to give him the same information that Mainstem would provide. Following further discussion, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Spar ling that Resolution No. D-4032, authorizing the execution of an agreement with Mainstem Corporation for equipment maintenance management systems services, be passed: carried, Spar ling, Wonder, Buchanan voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Lee voting nay. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4032, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City' Of Yakima to execute an agreement with Mainstem Corporation for equipment maintenance management systems services. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, informed Council of a proposed lease agreement with the Air National Guard for the old terminal building at the airport for a minimum of five years at $1.00 per year. The building is currently being used by the Civil Air Patrol, but the facility is not up to code. The Air National (uard would rehabilitate the building and after five years, they would look at other airport property for a long-term lease. The Air National Guard is a Civil Engineering Flight Unit which would begin with 3.0 men and grow to approximately 74 men in the unit. One advantage to the City besides bringing the facility up to code, is that they perform community projects. Don Emerick, Airport Advisory Commission, expressed the Commission's support of the lease of the facility to the Air National Guard. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Sparling to approve the report and authorize staff to proceed with negotiations with the Air National Guard for a five year lease at $1.00 per year: carried, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Sparling that Ordinance No. 2264, relating to traffic control and setting time limits for parking in City lots and providing for enforcement of parkihg violations, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2264, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; specifying a time limit for parking in public parking lots; providing for enforcement of parking violations; amending Subsection 9.50.675 A and 9.60.040 A, and repealing Subsection 9.60.040 B, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. • *It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Sparling that Resolution No. D-4033, authorizing execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Washington State Council of County and City Employees, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Lee, Sparling, Hinman and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent. **See page 191 ORDINANCE NO. 2265, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; providing fringe benefits for certain City employees; amending Sections 2.40.020 and 2.40.100 and Subsections 2.04.30B, 2.24.010A, 2.40.090 A, and 2.40.090B, and enacting Section 2.20.120 as a new Section, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code and declaring an emergency. The Cit Manager next reported that the next two Council meetings will be held on Tuesday, February 13 and 20 as the preceding Mondays are holidays. He reported that Carol Darby, Director of Community 191 FEBRUARY 5, 1979 Development has requested a special study session to meet with Council to discuss regional planning issues, i.e., outside utility connections, wastewater agreement, and annexation. It was the general consensus of the Council to schedule this study session for February 20 at 1:30 P.M. Items of information supplied to Council were: (1) City Manager's response to Robert Leichnitz's letter regarding the possible reorganization of the building inspection and code enforcement division under the Fire Department 1/26/79; (2) memo from Director of Parks & Recreation re joint School District/City Agreement for use of recreational facilities 2/1/79; (3) list of bids awarded throughout the year 1978; (4) letter from Chamber of Commerce re support of area school levy elections on February 6, 1979; (5) Yakima County Resolution No. 69-1979 dated January 30, 1979 re appointment of Acting Supervisor and Acting Director for the Yakima County Data Processing Department; (6) minutes of Civil Service Commission (City Employees) meeting of January 4, 1979; and (7) AWC legislative bulletin #3, January 26, 1979. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Spar ling, seconded by Wonder at this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:20 PM: carri-, , r.uchanan, Hinmjn, Lee, Spar ling and Wonder voting aye by voi4e fte. Beauchamp' and Ei)....._..p..._._..p..s(___ Edmondson absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE V/ 3/7c) _COUNCILMAN „f fe 2/16-- A/ DATE//3/7 C UNCILMAN _ . . ATTEST: .0. , Ef W—e--— CITY / — MAYOR **Inadvertently ommited on page 190: RESOLUTION NO. D-4033, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a collective bargaining agreement for calendar years 1979 and 1980 with the Washington State Council of County and City Employees, Local 1122 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO. *It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Sparling that Ordinance No. 2265, relating to City personnel and providing fringe benefits for certain City employees, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp and Edmondson absent.