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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/1997 Business Meeting 463 CITY OF YAKIMA,WASHINGTON OCTOBER 21, `1997 BUSINESS MEETING I/ 1. ROLL CALL The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington, Mayor Lynn Buchanan, presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, John Klingele, John Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2.. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Puccinelli. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) Council Member Barnett stated he has not yet received a response to his request for information about what the City is doing to support its pledge to reduce the Greenhouse effects on the environment. City Manager Zais stated that staff is preparing a report and suggestions, but additional time is needed to complete the report. 4. PRESENTATION OF TRANSIT OPERATOR TWO MILLION MILE AWARD Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, introduced Gene Rice, the Transit Operator to be awarded the Two Million Mile Award. Mayor Buchanan presented Mr. Rice with the award certificate. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Buchanan referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens, present. He stated he has received a request to remove Item No. 18 from the Consent Agenda, as well as a request to remove the minutes of the June 3, 1997 Business meeting from the 1/ Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS AMENDED, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 4 :6 4, OCTOBER 21, 1997 *6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 3, AND SEPTEMBER 2 AND 16, 1997 BUSINESS MEETINGS AND MARCH 18, AND MAY 14, 1997 ADJOURNED MEETINGS The minutes of the September 2 and 16, 1997 Business meetings and March 18, and May 14, 1997 Adjourned meetings were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. The June 3, 1997 Business Meeting Minutes were removed from the agenda. 7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mary McDaniels, 906 South 80th Avenue, commented that she has .attended the City Transit Task Force meetings, and is disturbed about the direction the Task Force is .taking with regards to the idea of imposing a means testing and witness testing, which is disgraceful and unconstitutional. Council Member Berger stated the Task Force has not made any recommendations to the Council and, furthermore, only one member of the Task Force has ever mentioned requiring means testing. Ms. McDaniels disagreed, commenting that some of the members of the Task Force are biased against transit and the others have no knowledge about the Transit System or the issues. She asked that the Task Force be disbanded since they have strayed so far from the Mission Statement and are taking a direction which will adversely affect so many Yakima citizens. Council Member Berger countered Ms. McDaniels' remarks, stating that the Task Force was formed to look at the finances of the Transit System in an effort to retain the service. He reiterated that the Task Force has not made any decisions and all its meetings are open to the public. Aileen Kane, 803 North 5th Avenue, stated she has attended the Transit Task Force meetings and is concerned about the tone and direction of these meetings. She commented that a couple of members have suggested doing away with public transportation and doing a means test demand system. B. J. Flaherty, 2705 W. Nob Hill Blvd., #C, stated he uses the buses and Dial -A -Ride service. He stated he is opposed to the Task Force doing away with Dial -A -Ride and public transit. Council Member Puccinelli stated that he would like the public to understand that the Task Force is an advisory committee without any authority or power to make changes in the Transit System. 8. PUBLIC HEARING ON MCKINLEY ANNEXATION (SEE ORDINANCE I/ ANNEXING PROPERTY) This being the time scheduled for the McKinley Annexation public hearing, Bruce Benson, Associate Planner, reviewed the staff report. The total assessed valuation of the annexation area, consisting of two parcels, is $125,000, and the City has received a petition for annexation signed by 2 4.6 5 OCTOBER'', 1997 the owners of one - hundred .percent of the area's assessed valuation. Mr. Benson resporided to Council's questions about the boundary line and the time frame for processing through the Boundary Review Board. Mayor Buchanan opened the hearing for public testimony. 1/ There being no citizen wishing to speak to this issue, the public hearing was closed. Ordinance No. 97 -62 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 97 - 62, AN ORDINANCE annexing to the City of Yakima two parcels of real property west of North 16th Avenue and north of McKinley Avenue and providing for continuation of the current zoning of the annexed area, effective December 1, 1997. (McKinley Annexation) It was the consensus of the Council to discuss Item No. 18 at this time, out of sequence of the agenda. 18. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 10, 1997 FOR AD VALOREM TAX ORDINANCE Joy Kelleigh, 1206 Browne Avenue, requested Council to consider conducting the hearing during the evening so that citizens who work may attend the meeting. City Manager Zais commented that the November 10 date was selected based on Council's schedules, the holiday on November 11, and the deadline of November 14 to certify the levies. In an attempt to grant Ms. Kelleigh's request, Council members reviewed their calendars to see if it would be possible to conduct an evening hearing. John Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, commented that very little citizen input has been received in the 15 years he has worked for the City. He also offered to meet with Ms. Kelleigh to review the budget and property tax levy procedure. After witnessing the difficulty of coordinating the Council Members' scheduled, Ms. Kelleigh withdrew her request. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO SET THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 AT 9:00 A.M. FOR THE AD VALOREM TAX AND BOND LEVY TAX. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 9. CONSIDERATION OF REPORT AND LEGISLATION RELATING TO BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROJECT: Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community and Economic I/ Development, reviewed the staff report and the action requested of the Council. A. STATUS REPORT ON PROJECT BUDGET Mr. Valenzuela stated it is the professional opinion that the incubator building can be constructed at $44 per square foot; however, the $825,000 budgeted for, the project equates to $37 per square foot. He stated that EDA will not allow the building to be less than 18,000 square feet as indicated 3 466 OCTOBER 21, 1997 in the grant agreement. Staff is requesting authorization to bid the project at a cost not to exceed $825,000 and allow for an alternate bid to establish the actual cost to construct the incubator if it cannot be done for $825,000. If Council authorizes the design of the project and the bid call, EDA would pay 86% of the design /specifications work ($42,000). The City would be responsible for paying the balance of $6,000 to $9,000 from the 1998 General Fund Budget. He stated that staff is recommending that the lease with the Airport not be signed now because the City would be obligated to make payments on the lease until the Incubator Project is operating and has sufficient revenue to pay the $895 monthly lease payment. Council Member Puccinelli expressed concern that Yakima Valley Community College is now saying they only want to handle the operations for three years instead of ten years. Council Member Barnett asked how the City would proceed if the bid comes in at $44 instead of $37 per sq. ft. cost. Mr. Valenzuela responded, stating that the project could move forward if the bids come in at $37 per sq. ft. If not, it is possible that the rate could be negotiated; however, Council would have to make a decision at that time whether to proceed. Council Member Berger spoke against the business incubator project, judging by the results of the business incubator project in Ellensburg. He stated that private industry wants to develop that same piece of property. A resolution authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with Wardell Associates for design of an incubator project and construction management services having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion failed by 5 -2 roll call vote; Barnett, Berger, Buchanan, Klingele and Puccinelli voting nay. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO WITHDRAW THE OTHER RESOLUTIONS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WARDELL ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN OF INCUBATOR AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING FOR LAND USE WITH YAKIMA COUNTY AND YAKIMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - McCallister FIELD FOR BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROJECT D. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE EDA APPLICATION INCORPORATING NOB HILL WATER AS CO- APPLICANT (INCLUDES JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT) 10. PRESENTATION OF 1998 PRELIMINARY BUDGET FORECAST City Manager Zais presented a brief overview of the 1998 Preliminary Budget Forecast. The 1998 budget is projected at about $100 million and includes Capital Improvements and General Operating expenses of the City. The budget is balanced within existing resources and is driven by the Mission and Vision policies, the Council's strategic priorities for the community, and is significantly impacted by fixed, mandated, and contractual costs. Mr. Zais 4 46 7 OCTOBER V 21, 1997 eifi highlighted some of charts and tables in the budget used to portray major—categories 'within the operating and capital budgets. He directed attention to various tables showing comparisons of expenditures in 1997 to projections for 1998. Mr. Zais also explained resource allocation for all funds as depicted in graphs among various categories, such as taxes, I/ intergovernmental charges for services, capital improvements, and operating reserves. Mr. Zais reported that operating reserves, capital fund reserves and fixed, mandated contractual operating costs are watched very closely. He further indicated General Government revenues are depicted to show the actual change in growth for the year and the significant impact in sales tax, property tax, and franchise and utility taxes, with 2.5 percent growth in sales tax projected for 1998. Directing attention to page 28, City Utility Taxes, Council Member Barnett, inquired about the Budget Narrative's proposed reduction in the refuse utility tax. He asked if there is going to be a proposal for reduction in the Refuse Utility Tax. City Manager Zais explained that a reduction is not being proposed at this time. At one point that was being considered, but it could not be done within the expenditure /revenue recovery for the budget; it is an error in the budget document and needs to be removed. The Refuse Budget is very tight and the reserves are very marginal in relationship to the expenses as shown in the policy issues. Mr. Zais directed attention to an exhibit describing the effect of Referendum 47 on the General Operating Property Tax Levy for 1998, which the voters will decide in the upcoming election. Mr. Zais asked the Council to consider the reenactment of-the property tax at its full authorized level. He noted that the budget reflects the full allowed 6 percent growth or lidded growth. (The state allows a maximum of 6 percent or $3.60 per thousand.) Mr. Zais also explained that the levy would be effectively reduced by either the CPI, a change in the CPI, or the Implicit Price Deflator, whichever is lower. The Implicit Price Deflator is actually lower than the CPI change, and that's what the City would be obligated to follow. There was discussion about the actual savings of approximately $12 to $15 a year on an $80,000 - $100,000 house. There were more charts and graphs comparing Yakima to 13 other similar cities in the state, including property taxes at $121 per capita for assessed valuation of which Yakima ranks second lowest of the 14 cities compared. Revenue per capita is third from the lowest of 14 comparable cities; expenditures per capita 1/ is the lowest of 14 of the cities compared. Mr. Zais indicated the Preliminary Budget document and budget review schedule will be available shortly when the actual budget meetings begin in November. He then outlined some of the major policy issues facing the City for the consideration of the 1998 Budget. Included in the City,Manager's summary were the following issues: (1) Public Safety, which is in the number one 5 468. OCTOBER 21, 1997 position in the City's budget, has increased by 90 percent over the last eight years, while during the same period General Government services have stayed pretty much even with the CPI at about 40 percent; (2) a $2 million proposal was introduced to improve ten of the most seriously deteriorated streets and arterials in the community. This investment will be through a combination of loans, grants, and repayments tied to the property tax allocations that are proposed in the budget. It will be paid off in approximately ten years, which will also be the life span of the improvements; (3) outside Agency requests; (4) a request from the Police Department to add three Police officers to be funded from federal grant dollars through a three -year Federal COPS Ahead Program; (5) a proposed increased to the Municipal Court budget for its second year of operation and to provide the annualized cost increases accumulated to comply with the staffing needs and the caseload. The caseload is significantly greater than it was under the District Court circumstances; 8,600 Municipal cases were processed in 1996; nearly 13,000 projected by the end of 1997, and even more expected for 1998; (6) changes to City Hall are proposed. The upgrades are planned in order to improve the user friendliness of the building for the public and to rehabilitate the antiquated systems and facilities inside the structure to better utilize the space that the Police Department vacated; (7) a proposal to change the computer software application systems and to implement in- house specifications with City staffing in lieu of additional professional services contracts; and (8) a recommendation to increase the Refuse Rate in order to maintain services and to deal . with the growing demand on the refuse system. Council Member Barnett commended City Manager Zais for again bringing a balanced budget to the Council. Mr. Zais announced that the budget has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association Award (GFOA) for Distinguished Budget Preparation for the 10th year in a row. He congratulated the Budget and Finance staff for this accomplishment and also recognized the efforts of the Council as they deliberate and consider spending choices for the coming year. *11. APPROVAL OF THIRD QUARTER 1997 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT The Third Quarter 1997 Revenue and Expenditure (Budget) Report was approved. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE WASHINGTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (WEDFA) APPLICATION BY TRAIL WAGONS /CHINOOK RESOLUTION NO. R -97 -129, A RESOLUTION approving issuance by the State of Washington Economic Development Finance Authority of non - recourse revenue bonds to finance development of a facility for Trail Wagons /Chinook, Inc., and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. 6 469 OCTOBER; 21, 1997 *13. CONSIDERATION OF ''RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TRAHO FOR CONVENTION CENTER DESIGN SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. R -97 -130, A RESOLUTION authorizing the amendment of an agreement for professional architect services between the City of Yakima, a municipal corporation, and Traho Architects, Inc. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH WSDOT FOR REMOVAL OF ENGLEWOOD AVENUE BRIDGE OVER THE POWERHOUSE CANAL RESOLUTION NO. R -97 -131, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute a Local Agency Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the removal of the Englewood° Avenue bridge over the Powerhouse Canal. *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY RESOLUTION NO. R -97 -132, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of surplus property owned by the City. *16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS GRANTING FIREWORKS DISPLAY PERMITS AND WAIVER OF APPLICATION FEE FOR: A. DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL RESOLUTION NO. R -97 -133, A RESOLUTION ratifying the approval by the City Manager of a permit for a fireworks display on October 17, 1997 and waiver of the application fee of $50.00 for Eagle Fireworks, Inc., the Davis High School Booster Club, Davis PTSA, and Davis High School ASB pursuant to Yakima Municipal Code Section 10.15.040. B. EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL RESOLUTION NO. R -97 -134, A RESOLUTION approving a permit application for a fireworks display on October 24, 1997, and waiving the application fee of $50.00. for Eagle Fireworks, Inc., the Eisenhower High School Booster Club, Eisenhower PTSA, and Eisenhower High School ASB pursuant to Yakima Municipal Code Section 10.15.040. *17. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENTS (STANDARD MOTION V -B -- ACCEPT PROJECTS AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENTS): A. F & M CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE STATION #3 PROJECT The report from the consulting architect, Davis Opfer Raab Architecture, dated October 15, 1997, with respect to the completion of the work on the Fire Station 3 project, performed by F & M Construction, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. 7 470 OCTOBER 21, 1997 B. ENVIROTECH PUMPSYSTEMS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT GRIT REMOVAL EQUIPMENT The report from the Wastewater Project Manager and HDR Engineering, Inc., dated October 21, 1997, with respect to the completion of the work on the Grit Removal Equipment project, performed by Envirotech Pumpsystems, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. C. ENVIREX, INC. FOR DIGESTER EQUIPMENT The report from HDR Engineering, Inc., dated September 25, 1997, with respect to the completion of the work on the Digester Equipment Project, performed by Envirex, Inc., was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *18. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 10, 1997 FOR AD VALOREM TAX ORDINANCE Discussed prior to Item No. 9. 19. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN IRRIGATION UTILITY City Manager Zais noted the significance of this legislation, being the first in the State of Washington. It is the result of many months of development and working with the Legislature to obtain the authority to establish an irrigation utility. Dueane Calvin, Water & Irrigation Manager, and Dave Brown, Water & Irrigation Engineer, were available to answer questions from the Council. Mr. Calvin directed Council's attention to the information provided for the meeting and asked if they would prefer to view the video tape about the irrigation system. It was the consensus of the Council to show it at the end of the meeting. Mr. Calvin summarized information about the creation and implementation of the irrigation utility. There will not be a lot of construction activity for three to four years, or any major improvement in the irrigation system's ability to serve for approximately that same period of time. He reported this is a long range, long term program and it will take several years to accumulate the funds to physically repair the system and then to provide irrigation water to the citizens. Mr. Calvin urged the Council to pass the ordinance to create and implement an irrigation utility. Council Member Barnett proposed a series of amendments to the proposed ordinance. The first amendment primarily relates to page 20, Section 7.24.290 on the issue of Waste. Council Member Barnett directed attention to the reference to The Washington Irrigation Guide and explained he feels the guide does not establish a definitive standard for waste, so a penalty cannot be established. He directed staff to develop a guideline. Council Member Barnett 8 471 OCTOBER021, 1997 requested a revised section,bewritten to delete reference to The Washinatc5n Irrigation`` Guide and also change the response time from five days to 14 days. Ordinance No. 97- 63 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE PROPOSED IRRIGATION I/ ORDINANCE, SECTION 4, REGARDING THE ENACTMENT OF CHAPTER 7.24, PART 9; CHAPTER 7.24.290 BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE CHANGES OUTLINED IN THE WRITTEN EXAMPLE. Mayor Buchanan invited discussion from the audience. Joy Kelleigh, 1206 Browne Avenue, agreed that Council Member Barnett's amendment was a good one, but asked how will it be enforced. Council Member Barnett explained he really wanted the whole section struck in its entirety, but offered the proposed changes as a compromise. The question was called for a vote on the amendment. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It was then MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, THAT ANY REFERENCE TO SECTION 7.64 BE DELETED. Mr. Calvin explained that originally there was a proposed amendment to Section 7.64 included in the proposed ordinance. When that section was removed, inadvertently that title was left in the preface to the ordinance, and it needs to be removed. The question was called for a vote on the amendment. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council Member Barnett referred to page 12, Section 7.24.150 on the City Termination of Subdistrict Irrigation System service- - conversion to domestic water system, and provided a preliminary statement that he believed it is wrong to require a connection charge when the City directs conversion from the irrigation system to the domestic system. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, THAT ALL REFERENCES TO ESTABLISHING A CONNECTION CHARGE FOR CUSTOMERS, WHEN THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECTS CONVERSION TO THE DOMESTIC SYSTEM, BE DELETED. As a point of clarification, Council Member Barnett noted that this motion is general in nature in order to include references of this change to other sections of the ordinance. Following a considerable amount of discussion about this issue, the question was called for a vote on the amendment. The motion carried by a 5 -2 voice vote; Klingele and Sims voting nay. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, THAT ON PAGE 15, SECTION 7.24.170 LIEN - -RIGHT TO SHUT OFF DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE, TO DELETE REFERENCES IN THE ORDINANCE TO SHUTTING OFF DOMESTIC WATER WHEN THERE IS A FAILURE TO PAY, OR A DELINQUENCY OF PAYMENT, INDICATING THAT THE CITY MAY DISCONTINUE BOTH THE DOMESTIC WATER AND THE IRRIGATION WATER. There was a considerable amount of discussion about the lien right to shut off domestic water. Staff provided explanation about the ability to enforce for lack of payment for irrigation. Concern was expressed by Council Members Barnett and Beauchamp concerning problems created for tenants because property owners have always been responsible for the I/ irrigation assessment in the past. Staff provided explanation that if the owner is not the resident, then a separate bill will be sent to the property owner. If the owner is the resident, it will be a combined bill sent directly to the owner. The question was called for a vote on the amendment. The motion failed by a 5 -2 voice vote; 9 4:1.2 OCTOBER 21, 1997 Barnett and Beauchamp voting yes. The question was called for a vote on the motion as amended. Council Member Barnett explained he favored everything in the ordinance except shutting off the water. The motion carried by a 5 -1 voice vote; Barnett voting nay; Beauchamp abstaining. Council Member Sims recognized the efforts of the Irrigation Committee members for their dedication and hard work on the development of the ordinance. Betty Gaudette commended the Council for passing the ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 97 -63, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima providing for the management and operation of the Irrigation System of the City; providing that all existing irrigation local improvement districts be placed on inactive status; providing for rates and charges for irrigation water service; establishing policies for the maintenance and operation of such system; providing for domestic water system connection charges; repealing Chapter 7.24 and 7.56; reenacting Chapters 7.24 and 7.56; adding Chapters 3.73 and 3.112; amending Chapter 7.50, and Section 7.78.020; and providing for related matters. *20. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1997 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SOUTH 9TH AVENUE WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION An Ordinance amending the 1997 budget and appropriating funds for the South 9th Avenue Water Main Construction Project, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 97 -64, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1997 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $400,000 in the Domestic Water Improvement Fund for expenditure during 1997 to provide for the installation of a new watermain in 9th Avenue and service connections to adjacent properties. *21. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1997 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PROBATION SERVICES CENTER An Ordinance amending the 1997 budget and appropriating funds for construction of the Probation Services Center, previously having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 97 -65, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1997 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $300,000 in the Law & Justice Capital Fund, #333 for expenditure during 1997 to provide for design, site preparation and purchase of modular units for the Probation Services Center. 10 473 OCTOBER, . 2 . 1, 1997 *22. FIRST READING OF AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1997 TOURIST PROMOTION FUND (NO ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An Ordinance amending the 1997 budget and appropriating I/ funds for the 1997 Tourist Promotion Fund, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for two weeks, until November 4, 1997. 23. OTHER BUSINESS Mary McDaniels requested the Council conduct an evening Transit Forum to allow Transit riders to speak about the benefits of the transit system. It was the consensus of the Council to not schedule a public forum until after recommendations, if any, may be received from the Transit Task Force. Information Items Items of information provided to Council were: 10/13/97 Memorandum from City Engineer regarding 48th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard Status Report; Weekly Street Operations Report for October 8 -14, 1997; Agenda for October 23, 1997 Hearing Examiner meeting; City of Yakima Planning Division Assignments Pending as of October 21, 1997; Agenda for October 16, 1997 Air Terminal Board meeting and minutes of its September 25, 1997 meeting; Article from Seattle Post - Intelligencer, "Street Bond Issue is a Required Start "; YCOG Newsletter; October 1997; and About Growth Quarterly; Fall 1997. 24. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING: A. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS) B. PENDING LITIGATION (TRINITY, TATRO LAWSUIT) It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND PENDING LITIGATION AND TO ADJOURN TO OCTOBER 22, 1997 AT 7:00 P.M. FOR A SPECIAL MEETING FOR THE BELMONT AVENUE RESIDENTS APPEAL HEARING, THEN TO OCTOBER 28, 1997 AT THE POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER, SECOND FLOOR TRAINING ROOM, FOR CONTINUATION OF THE SEPTEMBER 16TH STUDY SESSION ON HOUSING LOAN STATUS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 25. ADJOURNMENT TO OCTOBER 22, 1997 AT 7:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FOR SPECIAL MEETING FOR BELMONT AVENUE RESIDENTS APPEAL HEARING, THEN TO OCTOBER 28, 1997 AT POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER SECOND FLOOR TRAINING ROOM FOR CONTINUATION OF SEPTEMBER 16 STUDY SESSION (HOUSING LOAN STATUS) 11 474. OCTOBER 21, 1997 Following the conclusion of the executive session the meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: •: r.d.d :5- ' UNCIL MEMBER / DATE UNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK LYNN BUCHANAN, MA R • Minutes prepared by City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office • • 12