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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/18/1983 Study Session _98 OCTOBER 18, 1983 STUDY SESSION The City Council net in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chanters of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Lynn Carmidhael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan and Shirley Doty. Council members W. K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sperling absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD CF THE ORDER Council member Doty informed Council she had attended a meeting of the advocates of the mentally ill, wherein the group expressed their appreciation of the supportive relationship the Police Department has extended to then. She stated the group's meeting will be November 10 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital and informed staff the support group encouraged Police Department members to attend. Mayor Carmichael informed Council she had received a thank you letter from Mrs. Henry Jackson expressing her appreciation of Council's action at the September 6, 1983 meeting wherein the Council passed Resolution No. D-4853, a resolution in remembrance of Senator Henry Jackson. Mayor Carmidhael informed Council she had received a request from Mary Williams, Greenway Foundation, for Council representation at the October 25, 1983 Bicycle Pathway Dedication and questioned if any Council member would be able to attend. Mayor Carmichael referred to a letter Council members received fran the Central Washington Home Builders Association regarding the ordinance passed last week pertaining to street cuts. Council member Barnett cam he had written a memo to Council which will be included in next week's Council packet. 2. PRESENTATION FIM THE COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGARDING COMMUNITY TV PLAN Linda Dobbs, Chairperson of the Community Programming Advisory Camnittee, provided an overview of the 1983 Yakima Comnunity Television Plan, highlighting the major accomplishments and future goals of the canmittee. Council member Barnett requested clarification of the Cannunity Television's operating expenses. Bruce Crest, Cable Communications Coordinator, responded, informing Council staff has attempted to use the reserve funds for purchasing equipaent. He cannented it is their goal for 1984 to operate within the revenue received from the cable operators. Council member Beauchamp requested clarification of the Committee's 1984 goals. Bruce Crest stated the Committee hoped to provide an access to a TV channel for the public and, therefore, give the public a voice in the community. Council member Beauchamp questioned if there were guidelines established for the programmers once they have completed the necessary courses involved. Bruce Crest responded affirmatively, informing Council staff served in a facilitator capacity only and encouraged the public to express their creativity in the programming area. Council member Doty relayed a compliment which was brought to her attention regarding the excellent working relationships Which exists among the Committee, staff and citizens. Referring to the 1984 Budget process, Council matter Barnett requested Bruce Crest to separate capital outlay expenses fran operating expenses. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to approve the 1983 Community Television Plan, Committee report and recommendations with Council's appreciation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Moore and Sparling absent. Craig Ackerson, McCaw Cablevision, complimented staff and the Committee's accomplishments and expressed his approval of the Council action taken today. OCTOBER 18, 1983 99 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Beauchamp to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and current litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. More and Sperling absent. BUSINESS MEETING 4. ROLL CALL At 3 :00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett, Beaudlanp, Buchanan and Doty and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Moore and Sparling Absent and excused. 5. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by City Manager Zais. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Carmichael referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning Whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Council member Doty requested to add Item No. 11 to the Consent Agenda, however, Council member Barnett indicated he had a question on that item. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Doty that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Moore and Sparling absent. Council member Beaudiamp questioned if taxi cab deregulation was included in Item No. 20. City Attorney Andrews responded negatively. 7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS None *8. MINUTES - The Council minutes of October 4, 1983 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Randy Brawn, 303 N. 61st Avenue, informed Council he was present today representing local businessmen who are donating $200 worth of fireworks for the Eisenhower High School's Homecoming football game. He informed Council of an aerial fireworks display which is being planned for half -time at the football game and requested Council waive the $50 fireworks fee the City now charges. He reiterated this was a non profit effort in that he and local businessmen are donating their money to provide the fireworks display. Council member Beauchamp requested clarification of the proposed event. Mr. Brawn responded to Council's questions. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Buchanan to waive the City's $50 fee for the purchase of Eisenhower's fireworks display permit. City Manager Zais demented if Council determined the fee should be waived for future non-profit events, it would be appropriate to amend the ordinance. It was the general consensus of the Council to address amending the ordinance if the sane type of request is repeated in the future. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Moore and Sparling absent. Mayor Carmichael informed Council Teri Norman, Community Relations Director for Goodwill Industries, was present in the audience, and informed Council Goodwill Industries is celebrating their 30th Anniversary. Mayor Carmidzael proclaimed October 9 -15, 1983 as Goodwill Industries Week in 100 OCTOBER 18, 1983 the City of Yakima and presented the proclamation to Terry Norman. Ms. Norman informed Council of the On House at • Goodwill on Friday, Ocraber 21 fran 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and of the 3rd Annual Goodwill Halloween Costume Fashion Show at 5:00 p.m. at the Towne Plaza. She expressed her appreciation for the community support Goodwill Industries has received. 10. REPORT ON DATA PROCESSING HARDWARE NEEDS (Continued fran 10/11/83) Council member Barnett requested clarification of the proposed purchase reduction of $4,700. Rick Pettyjohn, Informa- tion - System Manager, responded to Council's questions. Council, member Doty addressed the life expectancy of the proposed equipment. Tarry Wittenberg, Assistant City Manager, informed Council the equipment tends to become absolete due to new technology rather than wear out. He commented computer equipment may became old in three to five years, however the proposed equipment would be compatible with an upgrade in the Prime Computer line and, therefore, the City would be utilizing the equipnent more than three years. Council member Barnett questioned when the proposed computer equipment would be paid off. Rick Pettyjohn responded, infoLning Council it would be paid within approximately two and one-half years with an annual savings of $31,404; Discussion followed regarding the various funds Which were available to fund the purdhase of the proposed computer equipment. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Budhanan to accept staff's recommendation, utilizing the amount budgeted for 1984 towards the purdhase price, with payment for the remainder of the equipment to cane from 1984 Federal Revenue Sharing funds. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Moore and Sparling absent. 11. STATUS REPORT REGARDING YAKIMA AVENUE AND FIRST STREET LEFT TURN SIGNAL EXPERIMENT Mayor Carmichael requested clarification of staff's report regarding the outcome of the signal experiment at the intersection of First Street and Yakima Avenue. Hank Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer, expanded upon the responses received from the various individuals staff contacted. He commented the general responses received indicated the intersection seems to be working wel4 there seems to be less noise and more cars are able to get through the intersection, although one individual had suggested installing an eight-phase actuated signal at that intersection. Captain Harvey Qualley reported on the collision history at that intersection and informed Council since the initiation of the experiment six weeks ago, there have been three accidents, however, only one accident can be attributed to the revised signal. He commented the Traffic Officers believe the revised signal is working well. Mayor Carmichael addressed the number of citizens who have called her expressing their concerns regarding the revised signal and commented there were a number of individuals Who were going through the red light when making left turns and it seemed the police were ignoring this practice. Council member Barnett indicated he had polled 27 people of which nine people indicated they liked the revised signal, 16 did not like the change and two did not commit themselves. He stated for this reason, he would like to see the test period extended through the winter months. Responding to Mayor Carmichael's. concerns, Captain Qualley commented that once a vehicle enters the intersection on a yellow light, they are allowed to complete the turn. City Manager Zais relayed Council member Moore's opinion that although he indicated he would like a decision made on this iten, he could agree to an extended test period. He further questioned the importance of signal synchronization on Yakima Avenue. It was MOVED by Barnett, .seconded by Beauchamp to extend the test period of the revised signal at First Street and Yakima Avenue for an additional three months, to then have it brought back to Council. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Moore and Sparling absent. OCTOBER 18, 1983 101 *12. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR SEVER SERVICE TO ZIER ROAD (Set date of hearing for November 22, 1983) RESOLUTION NO. D-4870, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district. *13. APPROVAL OF FINAL ODNTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE STREET AND AREA LIGHT CONVERSION PROJECT - The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated October 18, 1983, with respect to the completion of the Inork on the Street and Area Light Conversion project, performed by Power City Electric, was approved, the work accepted' and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *14. APPROVAL OF FINAL ODNTRACT PAYMENT FOR 'CITY SHOPS PARTITION PROJECT The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated October 18, 1983, with respect to the completion of the work on the Portable Office Partitions project, performed by Barclay Dean, Inc., was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *15. TREASURY REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER, 1983 The report from the Director of Finance and Budget dated October 18, 1983, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. *16. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR GLEN PARK WEST, 51ST AVENUE AND WEST CHESTNUT RESOLUTION NO. D-4871, A RESOLUTION approving the plat of Glen Park West, Phases 1, II and III. *17. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPER!? AT 51ST AVENUE AND' WEST CHESTNUT, AS REQUESTED BY PROFESSIONAL INVESTORS, INC. ORDINANCE NO. 2723, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property located at 50th and 51st Avenues between and' Chestnut Avenues from R-1, One-Family Zone to R-2, 'No-Family Zone. *18. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1983 BUDGET FOR THE CITY CF YAKIMA (Second Reading) An. Ordinance making an appropriation in the General Fund having been read - by title only at the previous meeting, les brought before the for a second reading. II/ ORDINANCE NO. 2724, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1983 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the General Fund for expenditure during 1983. *19. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ' crri EMPLOYEES . ORDINANCE NO. 2725, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective November 19, 1983; amending Section 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. ' *20. ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE YAKIMA MUNICIPAL ODDE, REPEALING VARIOUS AND SECTIONS REGALING LICENSES AND BUSINESS RBGULATIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2726, AN ORDINANCE relating to licenses and business regulations; and repealing Chapters 5.02, 5.16, 5.22, 5.34, 5.38, 5.44, 5.66, 5.74 and 5.86, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 102 CCTCBER 18, 1983 21. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Beauchamp requested clarification of Item No. 20, an ordinance amending Title 5 of the Yakima Municipal Code. He expressed his opinion that he Was in apposition to repealing the portion of the Municipal Code, Chapter 5.34, Fortunetelling, as he felt, this type of business was against the teachings of the Bible. City Attorney Andrews explained the State had repealed the criminal provision against Fortunetelling and, therefore, staff was recommending reconsideration of the City's ordinance in an effort to keep in line with State law. It was MOVED by Beauchdup, seconded by Buchanan to bring this ordinance back for discussion by the full Council. , ,Failed by 2-2 voice vote. Doty and Carmichael voting nay. Barnett temporarily absent. More and Sparling absent Mayor Carmichael presented a Service Award to City Manager Zais in recognition of eight years of service to the City of Yakima. Referring to the vacancy on the Yakima Center Advisory Committee, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Barnett to appoint John Rogers to the Yakima Center Advisory Committee, replacing the vacancy created by Greg Tcdd. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Moore and Sparling absent. Council member Doty informed Council of the Conference of Governments (COG) meeting, Wednesday night, October 19, in Zillah at which time they will he presenting their budget. Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: letter from Nicholas J. Ziegler to the Editor of the Herald-Republic regarding code deficiencies at the Capitol Theatre 10/11/83; letter from Linda Martin regarding parking problen by downtown post office 10/7/83; letter from U.S. Department of Commerce, Assistant Secretary for Economic Development regarding notification of denial of Jobs Act application 9/16/83; resolution of appreciation to City of Yakima from the American Public Woiks Association 10/7/83; minutes of 9/20/83 Police & Fire Civil Service Commission meeting; minutes of 9/29/83 Dcwntcwn Area Redevelopment Committee meeting; and AWC, Legislative Bulletin No 19 October 1983. Executive Session It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and then immediately adjourn the meeting. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Moore and Sparling absent. 22. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:40 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ' A 3 TE co D CIL ( 4 7 /11 __- DATE COUNCIL MEMBER ATTEST: X ai\-e-v-- CITY CIERK (\ MAYOR