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Home My WebLink About09/18/1984 Study Session 376 SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 1984 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington in a special meeting to conduct interviews of Council candidates. Council members present were Mayor Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty, and Jack Sparling. 1. INTERVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES Mayor Barnett stated the intent of these ten - minute interviews is to allow the candidates an opportunity to make a statement as to why they are seeking to serve on the City Council and to give Council an opportunity to meet the candidates. The following candidates gathered in the Council Conference room awaiting their scheduled interview, at which time they gave a brief statement and responded to the Council's questions: James A. Kurbitz, Robert Snyder, Felipe J. Posada, Dolores B. Goodman, Roy Pleasant, Richard A. Shroyer, Gerald L. Foy, Patti Nagle, and Gerald E. Henderson. Mayor Barnett thanked the candidates for applying for this position. BUSINESS MEETING 2. ROLL CALL At 3:20 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty and Sparling and Assistant City Manager Stouder and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. 3. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Barnett. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to have open discussion for the good of the order following the adoption of the Consent Agenda. Council member Carmichael requested that Items Nos. 9, 10, 11 & 12 be added to the Consent Agenda. Council member Doty stated she has a question on Item No. 10. Mayor Barnett requested that Item No. 13 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items Nos. 9, 10 & 12 and the deletion of Item No. 13, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 4a. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Carmichael commented that a couple of months ago, Council supported her in her bid for the position of Secretary for the Association of Washington Cities. She reported that last Thursday the elections were held and she was elected as the new secretary for the Association of Washington Cities. She expressed her appreciation for the support given to her by the Council. 5. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS None. 377 SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 1984 *6. MINUTES The minutes of the August 14, 1984 Council meeting were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION John Klingele, 1312 W. Walnut, requested Council authorize funds for minor street repairs on Nob Hill Boulevard, specifically at 1st Avenue and between 8th & 9th Avenues. Mayor Barnett requested the Assistant City Manager to bring this request to the attention of the Public Works Director. 8. HEARING ON HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN Dixie Kracht, Housing Supervisor, stated that this is the third year of a Three Year Annual Plan. Mayor Barnett questioned if Council needs to take action today on the policy issue regarding the distribution of funds city-wide for rehabilitation of single-family owner/occupied residences. Ms. Kracht responded that it is an item listed in the report, to be discussed during the 1985 budget preparation. Peggy Noel, Vice Chairman of the Citizen Advisory Committee for Community Development Block Grant, reported that the Committee voted unanimously to accept this plan. Bill Burris, Yakima Housing Authority, spoke in support of the adoption of the Housing Assistance Plan. There being no other citizen present wishing to speak on this item, the hearing was closed. Council member Beauchamp questioned how staff determines the housing needs. Ms. Kracht stated that staff invites all the agencies in the City to give information on how this office can assist them in meeting their needs. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty, to adopt the 1985 Housing Assistance Plan and authorize staff to submit the Plan to HUD. Unanimously carried by voice vote. *9. REPORT FROM UTILITY RATE ADVISORY BOARD AND STAFF REGARDING SEWER RATE STUDY FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION The staff and Board recommendation to accept the report recommending the existing sewer rates remain the same through 1986, was accepted. 10. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & UTILITIES ON STATUS OF CITY HALL MODIFICATIONS Dennis Bertek, City Engineer, reported that staff thought it would be advantageous to include their anticipated work programs in this architectural services agreement, as a cost-savings measure. He stated that Bob Williams, Doudna, Williams, Weber, is present to respond to Council's questions. Council member Doty expressed her concern about the increase in the scope of the project originally envisioned by Council. Mr. Bertek commented that when the $35,000 project for computer room improvements was added to the project, staff decided to accumulate these proposed changes under one package. He stated that this is all work which is contemplated to be done in the future. Mayor Barnett questioned the increased cost for the door at Fire Station No. 4. Mr. Bertek explained that the first cost estimate was a rough estimate made by staff and once the architect got involved and questioned staff as to their present and future needs, it was determined that staff's original proposal would not meet Code or their total needs. Council member Doty inquired about the relationship between the proposed remodeling in the Purchasing/Personnel area and the Washington State Energy Program which was adopted a couple of weeks ago, questioning if the two are compatible. Jean Shipman, Purchasing Agent, stated she has been working with staff on that issue, and was informed that program is for equipment only. She commented the problem in those offices is the placement of the walls and the energy program will not address 378 SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 1984 this problem. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan, to delay this action for one week. Unanimously carried by voice vote. *11. RESOLUTION REGARDING CENTENNIAL DESIGNATION RESOLUTION NO. D-5014, A RESOLUTION designating "Yakima Centennial" to conduct a City of Yakima Centennial celebration. *12. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SPECIAL ELECTION ON A CHARTER AMENDMENT REGARDING THE BID LIMIT PROVISION FOR PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION NO. D-5015, A RESOLUTION providing for the II/ submittal of the electors of the City of Yakima, Washington, at a election to be held in conjunction with the State General Election to be held November 6, 1984, of a proposition as to whether Article VI, Section 6, of the Yakima City Charter shall be amended. 13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT OF CERTAIN WEEDY LOTS Mayor Barnett stated he removed this item from the Consent Agenda in order to allow any citizen wishing to speak on this item an opportunity to do so. There being no citizen present wishing to speak on this item, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the resolution, as read, be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D-5016, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. *14. EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE WITH WARREN SUTLIFF TO WIDEN SOUTH 45TH AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. D-5017, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution and delivery of a deed to Warren Q. Sutliff and Teresa C. Sutliff, husband and wife. *15. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 1984 BUDGET REPORT The August 1984 Budget Report, presented by the Director of Finance & Budget, was accepted for filing. *16. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 5.14 OF THE YAKIMA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AUCTION SALES ORDINANCE NO. 2804, AN ORDINANCE relating to licenses and business regulations; and repealing' Chapter 5.14, "Auction Sales" and repealing Sections 5.14.010, 5.14.020, 5.14.030, 5.14.040, 5.14.050, 5.14.060, 5.14.070, 5.17.080, 5.14.090, 5.14.100, 5.14.110, 5.14.120, 5.14.130, 5.14.140, 5.14.150, II/ 5.14.160, 5.14.170, 5.14.180, 5.14.190 and 5.14.200 of the City of Yakima. 17. OTHER BUSINESS Executive Session • It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of considering the appointment of a City Council member. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Upon the completion of the Executive Session, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp, to appoint Gerald Foy to replace W. K. "Pete" Moore on the Yakima City Council. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Council member Doty requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to all of the Council candidates. She commented that Council was fortunate to have such qualified people desiring to be a Council member. 379 SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 1984 Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: announcement of 9/19/84 meeting of the Northwest Power Planning Council; Power Lines, vol. 4, No. 7, August 1984; News Release from Yakima Community Television re: "Revitalizing Downtown" Video Conference. 9/14/84; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments newsletter, Volume 10, September, 1984; American Public Transit Association Legislative Report. 9/7/84; memo from City Attorney re: damage claims referred to insurance company. 9/10/84; article from The Wall Street Journal, "Congress Is Moving To Protect Localities From Costly Antitrust Suits by Businesses". 9/13/84; minutes of 8/15/84 Regional Planning Commission meeting; minutes of 7/24/84 Community Programming Advisory Committee meeting; and minutes of August 21, 1984 Police & Fire Civil Service Commission meeting. 18. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sparling that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:00 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY I., A L _ • DATE/[ 6 -sy COUNCIL MEMBER DATE /l-L COUNCIL fm BER ATTEST: 1Q-0-(5-eh CITY CLERK MAYOR