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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/02/1978 Business Meeting - 98 OCTOBER 2, 1978 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 Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Don Hinman, Nadine Lee, Jack Sparling and Gordon Wonder. The Council members discussed the dedication of the stone lantern at the Japanese Gardens at the Arboretum Park. Mayor Edmondson unwrapped the gift presented to the Council from our Sister City, Itayanagi, which was a book on their history. Mayor Edmondson reminded Council that_KAPP TV's "Council On The Air" is scheduled for tomorrow at 9:45 A.M., and requested two Council members appear orithe show with her. After discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to advise KAPP TV that it is inconvenient for the Council members to appear for the filming at that time. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Sparling to move into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Upon completion of Executive Session, Mayor Edmondson announced that Council had discussed the position of Community Relations Officer and Hope Gomez's request. She stated that because of personal problems, Hope Gomez will submit her resignation from the position of Community Relations Officer, effective as of October 16, 1978. She stated that Council will be meeting to discuss that position and filling that position after that time. Councilman Beauchamp expressed appreciation for her service to the City during the past year. The Council members discussed the Proposed Sewer Rate Study presented by R. W. Beck. Willis White, Public Works Director, reviewed his memo of September 28, 1978, and stated that in order for the revenue bonds to be sold in December, 1978, the Sewer Rate Schedule must be adopted by October 9, 1978. Council members briefly discussed the wholesale rate to Union Gap, Terrace Heights, and Yakima County, and the need to recover the additional costs to give this service. City Attorney Andrews stated that the Capital Cost Recovery Charge Agreement was established to recover those additional costs. Council members also discussed the 12.5% Utility Tax. Ken Seeds, R. W. Beck, stated that 7.5% of that 12.5% Utility Tax is needed to cover the bond debt service charges. Councilman Wonder expressed concern about the 12.5% tax going into the General Fund, stating that it should be put into a sewer improvement fund. Council members reviewed the alternate rate schedule, listed in Page VII - 2, of the Preliminary Draft Sewer Rate Study. It was MOVED by Hinman to lower the Ready to Serve Charge to $1.50 and $.45 volume charge per cubic foot. The motion died for a lack of a second. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Wonder to accept the recommendation of staff for the $2.60 Ready to Serve rate and $.35 volume rate, and instruct staff to prepare proper legislation. It was MOVED by Beauchamp to amend the motion to the base rate being $2.00. The motion to amend died for lack of a second. Following discussion on the deterent this may present for new industry coming into the City, the question was called for the vote on the motion: Buchanan and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Sparling voting nay. The motion failed for lack of a majority vote. It was then MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Lee to instruct staff to prepare the proper legislation to accept the Ready to Serve Charge of $2.00 and volume charge of $.41, and to accept the 12.5% Utility Tax. It was MOVED by Wonder that the 12.5% surcharge will not go into the General Fund, but will go into a capital improvement and future bonded indebtedness fund. The motion died for lack of a second. The question was called for a vote on the motion: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. 99 OCTOBER 2, 1978 At 3:00 P.M., the regular Council meeting commenced, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder and Assistant City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Hinman. 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. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including a resolution, by title. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp 11/ voting aye on roll call. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) *It was MOVED by Lee,. seconded by Wonder that the minutes of the September 18, 1978, 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, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone application filed by Robert M. Pasa, for property located at the northwest corner of 16th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, Mayor Edmondson stated that Council had received information from staff on this request. There being no one present wishing to speak on this matter, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp that Ordinance No. 2114, accepting the Planning Commission 'S recommendation and zoning such property Planned Development Zone, be passed: Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp and Buchanan voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2214, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at the northwest corner of 16th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard from R-2, Two Family Zone, and B-2, Local Business Zone, to Planned Development Zone. The Council members' next reviewed- the management agreement between the Capitol Theatre Corporation and the City of Yakima. Following discussion it was the general consensus of the Council to review the agreement with the Visitors and Convention Bureau at a later date and compare it with this agreement. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3972, authorizing the execution of a Capitol Theatre Operating Agreement with the-Capitol Theatre Committee, Inc., be passed: carried, Hinman, Lee,-Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buchanan and Edmondson voting aye on roll call. Frank Bradley, Capitol Theatre Committee, stated that he believes this operating agreement is really an excellent agreement. RESOLUTION NO. D-3972, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a:Capitol Theatre II/ Operating Agreement with the Capitol-Theatre Committee, Inc. • *It was by Lee, seconded.by Wonder that Resolution No.-D authorizing abatement-of fire hazards-on private property, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, -Sparling, 'Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. - RESOLUTION NO. D-3973, A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement of fire hazards on certain property, directing notice to property owners to abate such. hazards, and, in the alternative, authorizing abatement by the Fire Marshal. *It was by Lee, seconded-by-Wonder-that the Budget Report through August, 1978, submitted by the Finance Director, be approved: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, ,Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll-call. ;. • . t CCTOBER 2, 1978 Council members discussed the levying of the amount of Ad Valorem Taxes. Assistant City Manager Zais stated that this is the annual property tax levy. Art Zerbach, Finance Director, stated that the reason it is over the 6% limit is because of new construction. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 2215, levying the amount of Ad Valorem Taxes for 1979, for the City of Yakima, be passed: carried, Lee, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2215, AN ORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount of Ad Valorem Taxes necessary to balance estimated revenue with estimated expenditure for the 1979 budget for the City of Yakima. Assistant City Manager Zais recapped his memo of September 28, 1978, regarding the correspondence received from the Visitors and Convention Bureau/Yakima Center Advisory Commission. Councilman Wonder inquired if the Center will have storage room for additional chairs and tablesthey need. Dave Yost, V & C , stated that tables and chairs are priority and they will find room to store them. He stated that most of the time they will be out on the floor being used. Mr. Yost stated that it is obvious that the Center will have to be expanded and we should consider an expansion of 5,000 feet plus storage room. Council member Lee stated that she understands that the money is available for the equipment and Assistant City Manager Zais explained that it is available in the Yakima Center Fund No. 370. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder to accept staff's recommendation and authorize the expenditure of S27,882.96 for purchase of equipment for the Yakima Center: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee to move into Executive Session to discuss the acquisition of property: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Upon completion of Executive Session, Council members discussed the Yakima Health District's budget and their request for $112,782.58,from thenCity.1 Eauncildan Hinman spoke in support of the management of the Health Board. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee to approve the allocation of $112,782.58 for the Yakima Health District: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Council member Lee announced that the Southeast Community Center's Sixth Annual Banquet will be held on October 28th and tickets are available at $6.50 each. She stated that at that time they will be dedicating the new annex. Councilman Wonder requested a report on COG. Assistant City Manager Zais stated that he has not received any word back on the letter we sent. Mayor Edmondson reported that Grandview had sent in their withdrawal letter and she heard that Selah is considering sending in a notice of their intent to withdraw, as well as Union Gap. Bob Olander, Selah City Supervisor, stated that they had sent in a letter requesting an extension of time to send in their letter of their intent to withdraw. No action was taken by the Council at this time. Assistant City Manager Zais reported that invitations on Alternate Health Funding will be received this Friday. He requested additional professional assistance in reviewing these bids, and suggested the firm of Parker, Smith and Feek. He stated that they would not be competition to the bidders. Councilman Hinman inquired about their fee. Mr. Zais stated that the fee iS $50.00 per hour, plus other expenses. He stated that there is money in the Personnel Professional Services budget for this. He also stated that he would come back with a recommendation by the first of the year. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder to authorize staff to hire the professional services of Parker, Smith and Feek in connection with the evaluation of bids received for alternate health funding: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. 101 OCTOBER 2, 1978 Items of information, supplied to Council were: .memo from Aft Zerbach, Director of Finance and Budget re 1979 projected revenues -- 9/27/78; memo from Assistant City Manager Dick Zais re City Vehicle Assignments/Use -- 9/28/78; letter from Bruce Carter, Director of Manpower (9/14/78)and letter of response from 'City Manager Eastman (9/22/78) re Public Employment Program/.Disallowed Costs; copy of.minutes of the Police Relief and Pension Board of 9/11/78; and copy of minutes of the Fire Relief and, Pension Board of 9/13/78. There being no further business .to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Buchanan that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 5:15 P.M.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY i F ,rd 7 5 co CILMAN AIP DATE 9444./21 ATTEST: oir . , P iSnOr. CITY .0 _‘!" ' i f yr, • • • 1 . .