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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/14/1984 Study Session 347 AUGUST 14, 1984 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council_ members present were Mayor Clarence Barnett, Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sparling. Council members Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan and Lynn Carmichael absent. - 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Moore stated he had been notified that Council needs to make two appointments to the Planning Commission. He stated Tony Menke and Charlotte Phillips, whose terms have expired, have indicated they are willing to serve another II/ term. It was MOVED by. Moor, seconded by Doty, that Tony Menke and Charlotte Phillips be reappointed to the Planning Commission. Unanimously carried by voice 'vote. 'Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael absent. 2. PRESENTATION FROM YAKIMA VALLEY CONFERENCE OF , GOVERNMENTS RE: COMPLETION OF PHASE I OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM RECONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING PROJECT- Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, indicated Phase I of this project has been completed and they would like to. proceed-with Phase II. Mr. Covell introduced Lon Wyrick and Dick German, of the Conference of Governments office, who were present to respond to questions regarding the project. Mr. Wyrick indicated the project had begun twenty days later than anticipated and they are accelerating their activities so Phase II will be completed in November. He stated Phase is a history of the previous studies. Roger Snyder, 1204 McKinley, stated he and four of his neighbors have replaced their irrigation lines with PVC pipe, and questioned how many other residents have improved their systems, which would reduce the cost of this program. Mr. Covell responded that there aren't any statistics available on systems that have been improved by individual residents. Mr. Covell stated the report in December, 1982 indicated the lateral and main lines rehabilitation estimate did not contain the costs for replacement to private property. Mr. German, Utility Planner of. Conference of Governments, stated Mr. Covell is correct in his recollection; these costs were not included in the 1982 Report. He. stated the cost referred to in the current report is for replacement of irrigation pipe from the line in the street to the individual property line. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Sparling, to accept the report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael absent. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION II/ It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael absent. BUSINESS MEETING 4. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Doty, Moore and Sparling and City Manager Zais and Gity Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael absent and excused. 5. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Barnett.' 348 AUGUST 14, 1984 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Barnett 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 Moore requested that Item No. 10 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition 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 Doty, seconded by Moore, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. ,Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS II/ None. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mayor Norman Ruestow from Colfax, California, stated he was in the area on vacation and decided to attend the meeting for the purpose of observing how the,Yakima_City Council meeting is conducted. He extended an invitation to Mayor Barnett to attend a Council meeting in Colfax, CA if he should ever be in that area. 9. PRESENTATION BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RE: CITY PARTICIPATION IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING Dick Smith, representing the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, presented a. 'request for assistance in an economic development study of Yakima, the surrounding area, and the County. He indicated the Chamber has developed long range development plans and established profiles which are available to persons who might be interested in locating in our area. He stated the Chamber intends to continue to proceed with an economic development corporation for the purpose of developing funding, advertising, promoting, attending trade fairs, and targeting efforts on those industries that will be most appropriate in the Yakima area. He informed Council the State Department of Community Development has $500,000 available on a matching fund basis for community development programs. He stated $335,000 is available for notching with the private sector and $115,000 is available for matching with the public sector. Applications for these funds must be in by August 24, 1984. He stated there are consulting firms that will do this type of study for Yakima and the surrounding area for approximately $45,000. The local match would consist of contributions of $5,000 from Yakima County, $3,000 from the City of Yakima, $1,000 from Union Gap, $500 from Moxee, and $14,000 from the private sector. He reported that the Chamber 111 of Commerce has received commitments from Yakima County, Union Gap, and Moxee for their share of the cost for the study. He stated the funds would not be expended until June 1985. He informed the Council that the County would assist with the application for funds. Gary Webster indicated a resolution is needed for the commitment of $3,000 as the City's portion of funding for the study to be conducted. City Manager Zais indicated a motion would be in order together with a formal letter from the Mayor committing the funds for this study. He stated the funds could be taken from the City's General Fund. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore, that the Mayor draft a letter to the Chamber of Commerce Director, Dick Smith, committing the City to the expenditure of $3,000 for the purpose of participating in an economic development plan. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael absent. *10. REPORT FROM CAPITOL THEATRE RE: SIX MONTH FINANCIAL STATUS The report from the Department of Community and Economic Development regarding the six month financial status for the Capitol Theatre, dated August 14, 1984, was approved. 349 AUGUST 14, 1984 11. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RE: ENERGY CONSERVATION FINANCING PROGRAM Larry Wright, Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development, informed Council that the State has received grant monies to pursue an innovative financing program, which is a third party financing program. Mr. Wright explained that the City Hall Building, which currently uses about 200,000 BTU's per square foot per year, should be using 50,000 to 75,000 BTU's per square foot per year for heating and cooling purposes. He explained the program, indicating payment for the improvements would come from energy cost savings and the vendor installing the system would be responsible for sharing the deficit if the system does not work. He stated there are some legal questions which needs to be addressed: 1) a letter from the Mayor indicating that the City is interested; and 2) the City is willing to dedicate the resources necessary to get the project to the proposal stage. He stated there are several opportunities in the process for the City to withdraw from the program and the City will not be committed to anything more than staff time, and possibly some time on the part of the bond counsel to review the methodology of the program. Council member Doty indicated she believes it is important for the State to know whether or not the City is interested in the project before too much of their time is invested in the process. Mr. Wright indicated the State's concern is that we at least go through the proposal stage and review of the proposals. He stated an engineer has reviewed City Hall and is of the opinion the program is worth consideration. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to instruct staff to prepare appropriate correspondence for the Mayor's signature indicating the City's interest in participating in this program. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael absent. 12. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DISCOUNT FARE FOR YOUTH BUS PASSENGERS Council member Doty expressed concern with the idea of discounted passes for youth which may be used on days when school is not in session. She added she is uncomfortable with the transport of students living within walking distance of schools. Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, stated one purpose of the youth pass is an attempt to establish a habit of using public transportation. Council member Sparling stated he agrees with Council member Doty, in that the passes should only be used on days when school is in session. He stated the main reason the school distiict is supporting the youth pass is to save money. Following further discussion, Mayor Barnett relinquished the chair to Assistant Mayor Doty in order to second a motion on the froor. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Barnett, that a resolution authorizing a discount fare for II/ youth bus passengers be adopted. Failed by 2-2 roll call vote. Doty and Sparling voting nay. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael absent. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Moore to amend Section 2, paragraph b, that students exhibiting such a pass to the bus driver may ride any Yakima City bus while Yakima Schools are in session. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael absent. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Sparling, that Resolution No. D-4995, as amended, be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4995, A RESOLUTION revising the schedule of fares for the public bus transportation system operated by the City of Yakima, and amending Resolution No. D-4633 adopted April 6, 1982. 350 AUGUST 14, 1984 *13. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND FINANCING BY YAKIMA COUNTY PUBLIC CORPORATION RESOLUTION NO. D-4996, A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Yakima, Washington-approving the issuance of revenue bonds of the Yakima County Public Corporation pursuant to RCW 39.84.060. *14. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A JOINT COOPERATIVE INTER-GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. D-4997, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Snohomish County, Washington. *15. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SEWER LINE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MARION ESTATES, 111 RESOLUTION NO. D-4998, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement for partial reimbursement of domestic sewer line construction costs. *16. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE PETTY CASH FUND RESOLUTION NO. D-4999, A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. D-4916, adopted February 7, 1984, and authorizing the existence of a City Treasurer's Change Fund, and other petty cash funds, within the General Fund of the City of Yakima. *17. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COCA-COLA FUN RUN RESOLUTION NO. D-5000, A RESOLUTION authorizing the closure of certain streets within the City of Yakima to accommodate a Coca-Cola Run. *18. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIMS: a. Consideration of a Resolution denying a damage claim submitted by Arland Boehler. RESOLUTION NO. D-5001, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Arland Boehler filed with the City of Yakima. b. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing payment in settlement of a claim filed by Betty Randolph RESOLUTION No. D-5002, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $109.00 to Betty Randolph in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. *19. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL II/ a. Bruce Crest, Cable Communications Coordinator to Tucson, AZ The out-of-state travel for Bruce Crest, Cable Communications Coordinator to Tucson,AZ, to attend the 4th Annual Conference of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers & Advisors, September 22-27, 1984 at a cost of $975, was approved. b. Henry Buys, Code Administration, to San Diego, CA The out-of-state travel for Henry Buys, Code Administration, to San Diego, CA to attend the National Code Change Session of the International Conference of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, October 14-18, 1984, at a cost of $420, was approved. 351 AUGUST 14, 1984 *20. SET DATE OF HEARING ON THE PARKS & RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR AUGUST 28, 1984. August 28, 1984 was set as the date of hearing on-the Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan. *21. SET DATE OF HEARINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 4, 1984: a. Rezone requested by St. Elizabeth Medical,Center September 4, 1984 was set as a date of hearing on a rezone requested by St. Elizabeth Medical Center for property in the vicinity of 110 South 10th Avenue. b. Consideration of a Resolution setting •a date of hearing for September 4, 1984 on a street vacation requested by II/ St. Elizabeth Medical Center. RESOLUTION NO. D-5003, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for hearing on a petition for vacation of a portion of South 10th Avenue within the City of Yakima. *22. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND Deferred one week. 23. OTHER BUSINESS None. INFORMATION ITEMS Items of information supplied to Council were: memo from Transit Manager re: Dial-A-Ride Budget Shortfall. 8/1/84; Report on UMTA Special Examination, 1/1/83 through 12/31/83. 7/20/84; memo from Supervising Traffic Engineer re: CBD Parking. 7/31/84; memo from City Attorney re: Damage claims referred to insurance company. 8/6/84; minutes of 7/18/84 Traffic Safety Advisory Commission meeting; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, "News in Brief & WIRP", August, 1984; and monthly report of Chief of Police for July, 1984. 24. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore, that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 3:50 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael absent. 0 • READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE 9/.23/sy 0 CI MEMB R Pre • 4>e-- ,..e,'"4/ 4" DATE COUNCIrl BER ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR