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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/1984 Study Session428 NOVEMBER 20, 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, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty and Jerry Foy. Council member Jack Sparling absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Doty brought up for discussion the proposed joint meetings with the County regarding the Urban Area Plan, and inquired if Council would like to schedule three evening meetings and one during the day. It was the general consensus of the Council to schedule four joint study sessions with the County regarding the Urban Area Plan, one of which should be scheduled during the day and the other three to be evening meetings. Council member Carmichael reminded Council that When Council member Doty leaves, Council will have to appoint another representative to serve on this Joint Board. Council member Foy expressed interest in serving on this Board. Mayor Barnett reported there is an off -agenda item pertaining to roller skating on sidewalks in business zoned areas, and will be considered under Item No. 21a. 2. RECONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 1985 Assistant City Manager Stouder commented that some of the wording in this list has been changed fran the March 1984 list. He indicated he would like Council to make comments on their lists and return than to him by next week. He stated he has already received comments fran the Mayor. He indicated When he receives Council's comments, he will refine this list and bring it back to Council around December 10th. Council member Doty commented that last year she expressed concern regarding the timing in which negotiations with the Fire Department has to commence; which begins so early, the City does not have accurate revenue projections prepared for the next year. She stated she would like to commence negotiations later in the year and have a shorter timeframe for these negotiations. Council member Carmichael stated she would like to ask the State for a portion of the lottery proceeds, based upon the amount sold within the City limits. She stated that positive action should be taken now because she is concerned that the Gambling Commission may attempt to take part of the existing proceeds of gambling tax given to the City. She further commented that one factor considered by AWC when prioritizing is whether the issue has a good possibility of being passed by the legislators. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Foy to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and real estate disposition. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sperling absent. BUSINESS MEETING 4. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commencea the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Wauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty and Foy and Assistant City Manager Stouder and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member Sparling absent and excused. 5. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Barnett. 429 NOVEMBER 20, 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 present. Mayor Barnett requested that Item No. 18b be removed fran the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item No. 18b, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Sparling 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 None. *8. MINUTES The Council minutes of October 23, 1984 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 None. 10. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HT,OCK GRANT APPLICATION REQUESTS FOR 1985 Council members discussed the application requests, expressing their concerns about several requests not recommended for funding by the Advisory Cammittee. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan to delete $12,000 from the rehabilitation of existing sidewalks for Larson Park and fund the playground equipment for Larson, Milroy, Raymond and Washington Parks. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael that $12,000 for the roofing repair of Yakima Neighborhood Health Clinic be taken from the Housing Services Center budget, which was $598,836. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. Following discussion regarding the organization structure of the Central Washington Family and Child Resource Program, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Doty, that-$11,000 fran Housing Services Center budget, be placed in Contingency and be earmarked for the Central Washington Family and Child Resource Program - Therapeutic Parenting, with the intention that if our Community Development Block Grant amount comes in, then we can give consideration for this item, provided they can allay the concerns we have been discussing. Following discussion regarding this motion, the question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling Absent. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to remove $10,000 fran the Housing Services Center budget and place it in Contingency to bring it up to $35,302. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Barnett voting nay. Sparling absent. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Foy, to reduce by $10,000 the Committee's recommendation on the allocation for the Yakima Hearing and Speech Center and transfer that $10,000 into the Contingency Fund, bringing it to $45,302. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty, to take $1,000 from the Housing Services Center budget and transfer it to the Contingency Fund to be earmarked for the Southeast Neighborhood Association Centennial Commons. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Barnett voting nay. Sparling absent. John Beer, Jr., Director of Community & Economic Development, inquired which programs in the Housing Services Center should be reduced in response to Council's direction. It was the general consensus of the Council to allow staff to make the necessary adjustments in 430 NOVEMBER 20, 1984 the Housing Services Center budget. Mayor Barnett thanked the Committee for their efforts and recommendations. Peggy Noel, Committee member, expressed her appreciation for Council's consideration for the Committee's recommendations. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to adopt the 1985 Community Development Block Grant Budget, as amended. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. Resolution No. D-5043 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Sparling Absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-5043, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to file an application with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for federal funding for a community developient program. 11. PRESENTATION BY COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF 1985 COMMUNITY TV PLAN Cherie Hanses, Chairman of the Community Programming Advisory Committee, introduced Randy Marquis, Linda Dobbs and Eric Silvers, members of the Committee. A brief video representing the various programs aired on the community access channel was presented to the Council. Following this presentation, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael to accept the report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. 12. ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 905 NO. 10TH AVENUE There being no citizen present wishing to speak to this item, and Resolution No. D-5044 having heen read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Resolution he adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Sparling Absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-5044, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. *13. AMENDMENT IN PARKING FEE RATES TO BE CHARGED BY DIAMOND PARKING, INC. RESOLUTION NO. D-5045, A RESOLUTION approving parking fee rates to be charged by Diamond Parking, Inc. for parking in City -owned lots. *14. RESOLUTIONS OF INTENTION TO CREATE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS AND SETTING DATE OF HEARINGS FOR JANUARY 15, 1985. a. Erich's Hill Sites Sewer District RESOLUTION NO. D-5046, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district. b. Scenicview Terrace Sewer District RESOLUTION NO. D-5047, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district. *15. AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH ARMORED CAR DISPATCH, INC. FOR ARMORED CAR SERVICES RESOLUTION -NO. D-5048, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a contract with Armored Car Dispatch, Inc. *16. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIMS a. Resolution authorizing payment to Maurice J. Harrison RESOLUTION NO. D-5049, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $21.56 to Maurice J. Harrison in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. NOVEMBER 20, 1984 431 b. Resolution authorizing payment to Charles E. White RESOLUTION NO. D-5050, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $50.00 to Charles E. White in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. *17. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET a. 1984 Third Quarter Report on City Central Billing System and Accounts Receivable The 1984 Third Quarter Report on the City Central Billing System and Accounts Receivable, dated November 20, 1984, was accepted. b. Treasury Report for October 1984 The report from the Director of Finance and Budget, dated November 20, 1984, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. c. October 1984 Budget Report The October 1984 Budget report from the Director of Finance and Budget, dated November 20, 1984, was accepted for filing. 18. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENTS . 56th & Summitview/Summitview, Yakima Avenue to 40th Avenue Paving Project The report from the City Engineer dated November 7, 1984, with respect to the completion of the work on the 56th and Summitview/Summitview, Yakima Avenue to 40th Avenue paving project, performed by Mid Columbia Paving, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth, was authorized. b. Lincoln Avenue Rehabilitation and "B" Street Reconstruction Project Mayor Barnett stated he has received a number of complaint calls regarding the recessed manhole covers on Lincoln Avenue. Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities, commented that he is aware of the Mayor's concerns, however, this is not the same project. He reported the City is temporarily filling in the manholes with asphalt and in the Spring, it will bP raised to grade. He explained the project process and how this situation developed. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan to accept the Lincoln Avenue Rehabilitation and "B" Street Reconstruction project, performed by Mid Columbia Paving, and approve the final payment. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. Council member Doty requested a status report on the 45th Avenue project, between Summitview and Chestnut. 19. REPOW FROM ODUNCIL COMMITTEE AND CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO THE YAKIMA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION COMPANY Ordinance No. 2817 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, that the Ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Sparling absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2817, AN ORDINANCE granting to the YAKIMA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, a corporation, a franchise to operate and maintain railway tracks and a railway system thereon on certain public strccts in the City of Yakima. 20. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES (Continued from November 6 and 13, 1984) An Ordinance amending the Classification and Compensation Plan having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Ordinance hp passed. Council 432 NOVEMBER 20, 1984 member Foy expressed his concern about changing job classifications and compensation ranges during the middle of contract negotiations with the Union. Council member Doty also voiced her concerns along this same line. She commented that a couple of years ago staff was requesting the staffing level at the Housing Services Center be reduced, and earlier this year a Department Assistant was reclassified, and now staff is requesting to upgrade four out of seven positions. Robert Weaver, Personnel Officer, reported his office was requested to review all the positions at the Housing Services Center because of the changes in the job responsibilities, part of which was the result of the elimination of two of their positions. When those two positions were eliminated, the duties were distributed to the remaining employees. He spoke in support of the reclassification process and commented that this study began last June. Dixie Kracht, Housing Supervisor, spoke about the changes in the job responsibilities and described the Craftsman Corp Program. John Beer, Jr., Director of Community & Economic Development, stated he is comfortable with the job descriptions as they are currently used. He stated the emphasis was not to get a pay increase for these people, but to get an accurate job description. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Failed by 5-1 roll call vote. Barnett, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty and Foy voting nay. Sparling absent. 21. OTHER BUSINESS a. Amendment to the City Code regulating roller skating, bicy- cling in business zoned areas Ordinance No. 2818 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, that the Ordinance he passed. Richard Adams, owner of Richie's Drive -In, asked if simply amending the Ordinance for his business won't create a problem in the future, for people west of the railroad tracks, for instance. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 5-1 roll call vote. Beauchamp voting nay. Sparling absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2818, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and morals; restricting roller skating and riding bicycles, skateboards, and similar devices in certain areas; amending Section 6.71.020 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. (Council member Foy absent after 4:42 p.m.) Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: memorandum from Director of Engineering & Utilities re: status report on 48th Avenue/Tieton Drive intersection signalization and pavement improvement. 11/15/84; letter from Tovah Thorslund, Attorney, Preston, Thorgrimson, Ellis & Holman re: Yakima River Basin proceedings. 11/7/84; letter from Bob Sinclair resigning fran the Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee. 11/9/84; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Newsletter, Vol. 10, No. 9, November 1984; News Release fran The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors: Consumer/local govelument representation on Cable Ready TV Roundtable, 11/8/84; Yakima Community Television "Cable Cues". November 1984; minutes of October 1, 1984 Community Programming Advisory Committee meeting; minutes of the October 16, 1984 Police & Fire Civil Service Commission meeting. 22. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to adjourn this NOVEMBER 20, 1984 433 meeting at the hour of 4:43 p.m., to then meet on Monday, November 26, 1984 in the Council Chambers at 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of budget review. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Foy and Sparling absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ATTEST: CIL OWN DATE - CITY CLERK MAYOR