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Home My WebLink About12/18/1984 Business Meeting DECEMBER 18, 1984 457 BUSINESS MEETING 1. ROLL CALL The Council met in session on this date at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington, Mayor Barnett presiding, and Council members Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty, Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling and City Manager Zais and City Attorney present on roll call. Pat Berndt, Council member-elect was also present at the business meeting. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Barnett distributed material relating to the 99th birthday of the City of Yakima and encouraged fellow Council members to participate in this event for City employees. Mayor Barnett presented Resolution No. D-5058, a Resolution of appreciation and commendation to Council member Doty for services performed during her tenure as Council member. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Sparling, that Resolution D-5058 be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Doty Abstaining. RESOLUTION NO. D-5058, A RESOLUTION of appreciation and commendation for the services performed by Shirley Doty during her tenure as a Yakima City Council MeMber. Council member Doty presented a plaque which had been given to her by the Washington State Association of ACtivities Professionals in appreciation of the support shown towards the elderly and handicapped in the community. She also stated that Joe Jackson, Street Supervisor had been honored recently at the 22nd Annual Washington State .Road and Street Maintenance Supervisory School for outstanding performance on their jobs. Council member Foy stated a meeting had previously been scheduled for January 30, 1985 at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing the Urban Area Plan, however, the County Commissioners will be attending a District Meeting in Spokane that day. It was the general consensus of the Council to reschedule this meeting for January 28, 1985 at 6:30 p.m. in the Convention Center. City Manager Zais reminded Council that January 8th would normally be an evening meeting, however, a meeting to review the Urban Area Plan has been scheduled for that afternoon. He indicated there will be no study session that evening, and the business meeting will convene at 7:30 p.m. on January 8th. After further discussion it was the general consensus of the Council to convene the meeting at 6:30 p.m. rather than 7:30 p.m. on January 8th. Larry Wright, Assistant Director of Community and Econamic Development, stated the materials distributed to Council members today contain an introductory statement and summary material which would be beneficial for Council to review prior to the January 8th meeting. 4. 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. There being no addition or deletion requested by Council members or citizens present, the City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by 458 DECEMBER 18, 1984 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.) *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Council minutes of November 9, 13, 15, 19, 20, 26 & 27, 1984 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Nbne. 7. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR ODUNCIL MEMBER DOTY II/ See It No. 3 8. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FRED S. JAMES AS THE BROKER OF REODRD FOR THE CITY OF YAKIMA Resolution No. D-5059 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchdmp, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried by 3-2 roll call vote. Barnett and Carmichael voting nay. Buchanan and Sparling abstaining due to conflict of interest. RESOLUTION NO. D-5059, A RESOLUTION ratifying the acceptance of a proposal from Fred. S. James & Company of Washington for insurance coverage, and designating Fred. S. James & Company of Washington as the City's broker of record for general liability, property and casualty insurance coverage. *9. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH THE VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU REGARDING OPERATION OF THE TROLLEYS RESOLUTION NO. D-5061, A RESOLUTION extending the termination date of a Data Processing Services Agreement with the Yakima Health District. *11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 FOR CABLE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE AT THE SKILLS CENTER RESOLUTION NO. D-5062, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease agreement with Yakima School District No. 7. *12. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIMS: a. Resolution Authorizing Payment to David G. Howerton in II/ settlement of a Claim for Damages RESOLUTION NO, D-5063, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $88.12 to David G. Howerton in settlement of a claim for damages. b. Resolution Authorizing Payment to Bert Broad in settlement of a Claim for Damages RESOLUTION NO. D-5064, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $104.69 to Bert Broad in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. c. Resolution Denying the Damage Claim Filed by Vickie Brawner RESOLUTION NO. D-5065, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Vickie Brawner filed with the City of Yakima. DECEMBER 18, 1984 459 *13. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & BUDGET a. Approval of Treasury Report for November 1984 The report from the Director of Finance and Budget dated November 30, 1984, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. b. Approval of November 1984 Budget Report The report from the Director of Finance and Budget dated November 30, 1984 regarding the revenue and expenditures for the City of Yakima, was accepted and filed. 14. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1985 BUDGET City Manager Zais commented on the final schedule for the 1985 Budget, stating it incorporates and includes all of the changes authorized by Council through the preliminary budget reviews. He stated there were additional changes made as a result of past Council actions which needed updating in the 1985 Budget. Mr. Zais highlighted these changes and explained how they relate to each of the major funds. He stated the total budget is $43,182,179 for 1985, representing an increase of approximately 3.7 million dollars over the original 1985 preliminary budget, and further explained the reasons for this difference. Following further explanation and discussion, and Ordinance No. 2827 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Foy, that the Ordinance be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2827, AN ORDINANCE adopting a budget for the City of Yakima, Washington, for the year 1985; and appropriating funds for estimated expenditures. *15. ORDINANCES AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET FOR THE FOLLOWING FUNDS (First Readings) a. Tourist Promotion Fund An Ordinance amending the 1984 budget and making an appropriation in the 170 - Tourist Promotion Fund having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for three weeks or until January 8, 1985. b. Fire Capital Fund An Ordinance amending the 1984 budget for the City of Yakima, and making an appropriation in the 332 -Fire Capital Fund having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for three weeks or until January 8, 1985. c. Health Benefit Reserve Fund An Ordinance amending the 1984 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 613 - Employee's Health Benefit Reserve Fund, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for three weeks or until January 8, 1985. *16. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN ORDINANCE NO. 2828, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for the City employees to be effective January 1, 1985; amending Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *17. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CITY GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION ORDINANCE NO. 2829, AN ORDINANCE relating to City government administration; defining the responsibilities and duties of 460 DECEMBER 18, 1984 certain administrative officers and offices; and amending Subsection 1.18.015 B and Section 1.18.080 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 18. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Doty stated there are two positions on the Housing Authority Board which need to be filled. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp, to reappoint Robert Villbrandt to the Housing Authority Board. Unanimously carried by voice vote. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan, to appoint John Bulgar to the Housing Authority Board to fill the vacancy created by Penny Milczewski. Unanimously carried by voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael to move into executive session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining. Prior to voting on the motion, Council member Sparling addressed the question of extending transit service to other ccmmunities in order to receive funding from the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET). He stated his intent is to reduce the City sales tax to the level the County is presently paying (7.5%), and thought this might be a way to do so. He indicated it would take some special effort on the part of the Council to accomplish this. Dave Rhodes, Director of Public Works, then explained to Council the process necessary to create a Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA). After further discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to consider the issue at a later date. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Sparling, to amend the notion to adjourn immediately thereafter. The question was called for a vote on the motion, as amended. Unanimously carried by voice vote. INFORMATION ITEMS Items of information supplied to Council were: letter from Chief Carroll to Union Gap Fire Department re: Fire Protection for Union Gap. 12/12/84; memo fran Cable Communications Coordinator re: Seattle PI story about YCTV producer. 12/12/84; letter frail Trolley Coordinator re: Placement of Yakima Valley Transportation Company in the National Register. 12/12/84; MCS News Brief. 12/18/84; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Newsletter. 12/18/84; and minutes of the November 20, 1984 Police and Fire Civil Service Meeting. 19. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the ho. of 4:00 p.m. 1 READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE : DATE /902k-D ' fi•UNCIL MEMBER 7 DATE F_ dp- CO UNCIL MEMBER ATTEST: K OLJVL-le.- / ; , CITY CLERK MAYOR