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DECEMBER 4, 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, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty,
Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling. Council member Henry Beauchamp present at
2:05 p.m.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Carmichael stated she would like to see the
City take a strong approach in setting goals, beginning in
January 1985 to run to the year 2001, containing three
five-year plans. She indicated she would like to see Council
work with staff in this endeavor and return to the Council
early in January, 1985 with a proposal: It was the general
consensus of Council to support this idea.
2. CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION PROCESS FOR NEW COUNCIL MEMBER
It was the general consensus of the Council to have the City
Manager arrange for the Council candidates to be present
during the study session of next week's Council meeting for
the purpose of interviews and selection of a new Council
member.
3. REVIEW OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BUDGET
Fred Stouder, Assistant City Manager, distributed the 1984
Preliminary Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and then
introduced Chuck Greenough, Budget Analyst, who reviewed the
financial assumptions made through 1990 to see what kind of
resources the City may have to work with in the future. City
Manager Zais indicated this is not meant to be a
decision-making document, rather, it is meant to be a tool for
better management of the City's expenditures and revenues.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Foy and Sparling and City Manager
Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by City Manager Zais.
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.
There being no additions or deletions requested by Council
members or citizens present, 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.)
7. CURRENT STUDY SESSIONS
None
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8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
a. Yakima Centennial Committee
Bob Schultz, Centennial Committee Board member, presented
Council members with a Centennial pin. :Mel Wagner, Chairman
of the Yakima Centennial Committee, requested $50,000 in
financial support for the Centennial Celebration. Mr. Wagner
indicated their committee has been working with staff to
determine areas in which the City might be able to give
financial support. He stated the Committee is seeking
financial support from both the private and governmental
sectors. He introduced other members of the Committee
present; Bob Schultz, George Martin and Audrey Arbuckle. Mr.
Wagner indicated the Rogers Company has been working with the
Committee in promoting this event, and will be involved with
the pageant in June of 1985. Mr. Schultz indicated they have
received over $50,000 fran local businessmen and the Rotary
Club is also raising money through the sale of three pictures.
City Manager Zais indicated he and City Attorney Andrews, John
Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, and the auditors have
been working with the Committee in an attempt to identify
where City funds can be expended for the Centennial
Celebration.
Tim Monahan, 1400 Summitview, Inline Construction, was present
regarding Ordinance No. 2819 vacating an alley for
construction purposes. He stated he was unaware of the 30-day
waiting period before the Ordinance becomes effective. He
requested that the City acknowledge an emergency situation so
he may start construction immediately. It was MOVED by Foy,
seconded by Buchanan, to suspend the rules and declare an
emergency situation in this matter anddirect staff to bring
back the appropriate legislation. Unanimously carried by
voice vote.
9. WNSIDERATION OF PROPOSED MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION FOR 1985
Mayor Barnett asked what amount would be from the General Fund
and how much would be coming from the enterprise funds. City
Manager Zais reported that out of the total cost,
approximately $63,000 would cane fran the General Fund.
Council discussed the proposal to permit spouses and children
to remain on the insurance plan, provided the retiree pays for
the insurance. Council members also discussed the proposal to
increase the percentage match for deferred compensation from
2% to 3%. Council member Sparling expressed his concern about
paying for a routine physical examination. It was MOVED by
Beaucticuip to table this until we complete our budget process
and then make our decision on the exact percentage of
compensation. The motion di for lack of a second. It was
MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to approve 3% effective
January 1, 1985, retaining the deferred canpensation at 2%,
with the request of the 1% deferred canpensation change and
the 2% salary change effective July 1, 1985, to be considered
on July 1, 1985. Following discussion, it was MOVED by
Sparling to amend that portion of the motion to not make it
mandatory for a physical examination and have the employee pay
one-half the cost for the physical. The motion died for lack
of a second. Following further discussion, it was MOVED by
Doty, to reconsider the motion on the amendment for
clarification. _The Mayor ruled the motion out of order. The
question was called for a vote on the original motion.
Carried by 4-3 voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael
voting nay. It was the general consensus of the Council to
bring this up for further discussion when there is good
financial information available on the 1985 budget. Council
member Carmichael stated she voted against this issue, feeling
the amended motion was poorly worded and also wanted to state
for the record she was hoping that the amendment would be
brought back to be clarified. She stated it was her concern
that management staff be appropriately compensated for their
efforts and it would have been her preference to see all of
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this resolved now, as it was submitted to Council. Council
member Sparling explained it was his intention to match up to
50% of the physical examination bill, not to exceed $100 cost
to the City every two years. City Attorney Andrews stated his
interpretation of the motion was that if the bill for the
physical is $200, that it would be $100 for the employees and
$100 for the City. The City would pay half of the amount for
the physical up to $200. If the physical cost $400, the
employee would pay $200 and the City $200; if it cost $450,
the employee would pay $250 and the City would pay $200, and
so on. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Doty, that the
physical portion of the increase be voluntary and matched up
to $200 every two years by the City. Carried by 6-1 voice
vote. Carmichael voting nay. Following discussion, it was
MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Foy to reconsider the amendment
of the motion. Carried by 6-1 voice vote. Buchanan voting
nay. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Doty that the cost
of the physical, which is optional for every management
employee, every other year, be a maximum of $100 or 50% of the
cost of the examination, whichever is least cost to the City.
Carried by 5-2 voice vote. Buchanan and Carmichael voting
nay.
*10. REPORT FROM FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION
FOR JOINT PURCHASE OF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
The report from the Fire and Police Departments requesting
authorization for the joint purchase of communications
equipment, dated November 29, 1984, was accepted.
RESOLUTION NO. D-5055, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase
of communications equipment without calling for bids.
An Ordinance amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima;
and making an appropriation for expenditure during 1984,
having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one
week or until December 11, 1984.
*11. REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REGARDING STATUS OF INNOVATIVE FINANCING
The report from the Department of Canmunity and Economic
Development dated December 4, 1984, regarding the status of
the innovative financing demonstration project was accepted
and approved.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CREATING VAN WECHEL SEWER LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. D-5041
RESOLUTION NO. D-5054, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a
local improvement district and repeal Resolution No. D-5041,
111 adopted November 13, 1984. January 8, 1985 was set as the
th
date of hearing for the Van Wechel Sewer Local Improvement
District.
13. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATING STORAGE AND RETENTION OF
VEHICLE HULKS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan, that the
resolution be adopted. Council member Carmichael requested
clarification regarding the definition of a hulk. City
Attorney Andrews stated this is defined in the Municipal Code
and is basically a car or car body that is inoperable. Chief
Green was present and responded to questions regarding the
fine and the time period allotted to those who are in
violation of the ordinance. The question was called for a
vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE DIVERISON DAM AND INTERIM FINANCING
ORDINANCE NO. 2823, AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Yakima, Washington, ordering the construction of
certain irrigation improvements; authorizing the issuance and
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sale of limited tax general obligation bonds of the City;
authorizing the issuance and sale of limited tax general
obligation bond anticipation notes of the City; providing for
the disposition of the proceeds of sale of such notes; fixing
the date, form, interest rate, terms, maturity and covenants
of such notes; creating a bond anticipation note fund from
which the principal of and interest on such notes shall be
paid; and confirming the sale of such notes.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND REZONING PROPERTY AS REQUESTED BY BOISE
CASCADE
ORDINANCE NO. 2824, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 516 North
8th Street from R-3, Multiple-Family Zone to Planned
Development Zone.
16. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais distributed a revised summary of 1985
legislative priorities which will be discussed at this
evening's meeting. He also indicated a summary of the budget
policy issues and a recap of the current financial Position
would be prepared for Council's review prior to budget wrap-up
sessions.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of information supplied to Council were: Elderly &
Handicapped Monthly Operations Report. 11/20/84; Yakima
Transit Monthly Operations Report for October 1984; invitation
to attend the Snowflake Ball, sponsored by the Davis High
School Interact Club, on December 15, 1984. 11/16/84; monthly
report of Chief of Police for October 1984; Activity Report
for month of October 1984 from the Yakima Fire Department;
minutes of October 17, 1984 Traffic Safety Advisory Commission
meeting; and minutes of November 1, 1984 Civil Service
Commission meeting.
17. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan, to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel and
immediately adjourn to this evening's meeting at 6:30 p.m., at
the Holiday Inn for the purpose of discussing legislative
priorities. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
18. ADJOURNMENT
Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting
was adjourned at the hour of 4:45 p.m.
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