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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/16/1984 Adjourned Meeting 396 ADJOURNED MEETING OCTOBER 16, 1984 The City Council met is session on this date at 11:00 a.m. in the Lower Garden Terrace Room at the Towne Plaza in a meeting continued from October 9, 1984 for the purpose of holding an Executive Session regarding personnel. Council members present were Mayor Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan and Lynn Carmichael. City Manager Zais present after 12:05 p.m. Following completion of the Executive Session, and there being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 1:34 p.m. OCTOBER 16, 1984 II/ 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, and Shirley Doty. Council members Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Carmichael stated the Washington State Building Code Advisory Committee will be meeting this Friday, October 19th from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon in the Council Chambers of City Hall. She indicated that this meeting is open to the public. Council member Carmichael also questioned if Council is interested in hearing a report from the Ambulance Ad Hoc Committee regarding the study of adequate ambulance service in Yakima. Council member Doty suggested this report be placed on the Study Session Agenda next week. Council member Beauchamp indicated he serves as a local representative on the State Corrections Board and informed Council there will be a hearing held in Yakima Friday, October 19th on strip searches. He stated this hearing is open to the public and further information is available from Doug Blair at the Yakima County Sheriff's Department. City Manager 7Ais indicated that the City has been engaged in a debate for the past nine months with the Department of Revenue regarding the payment of sales tax on the Wastewater Treatment Plant litigation settlement. He stated the City received a letter today indicating the City is not required to pay the $40,000, which was in dispute on the R.W. Beck amount. Council member Doty reminded Council that Yakima Valley Community College will be dedicating and naming some of their new facilities II/ and encouraged the other Council members to attend the ceremonies if possible. 2. PRESENTATION OF YAKIMA CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS 1985 BUDGET AND PROGRAMS Lon Wyrick, Director of Conference of Governments, presented a report to Council reviewing some of the projects COG completed for the City -- during 1984. He indicated-the 1985 assessment for the City of Yakima will be $16,679 which is $790 less than last years assessment amount. City Manager ZAis indicated this will be presented to Council in a final report during the 1985 Budget discussions before final action is taken. After further discussion, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty, to move this item down to the business session of the meeting under Item No. 7a. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Foy and Sparling absent. 9 7 3. REPORT FROM YAKIMA CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS RE PHASE II OF IRRIGATION FINANCING STUDY Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, introduced Lon Wyrick and Dick German of Conference of Governments, who were present to respond to Council's questions regarding this report. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty, to move this item down to the business session of the meeting to become Item No. 7b. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Foy and Sparling absent. 3a. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to move into executive for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. Unanimousaly carried by voice vote. Foy and Sparling absent. BUSINESS SESSION 11/ 4. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael and Doty and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council members Foy and Sparling absent and excused. 5. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council member Beauchamp. 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 Beauchamp requested that Items Nos. 7a and 7b be placed on the Consent Agenda. Council member Carmichael requested that Item No. 10 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items Nos. 7a, 7b and 10, as requested, be made. The City Clerk. then read the Consent Agenda items, including the resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Foy and 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 IlEMS *a. Item No. 2 The report from the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Budget and Program for 1985 was accepted and approved. *b. Item No. 3 The report from Yakima Conference of Governments re: Phase II of Irrigation Financing Study was accepted and approved. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Jessie Anderson, 201 So. 9th Street, spoke as a representative for the Broadway Grange, requesting that action be taken in the placement of a traffic light at the intersection of South 3rd Avenue and Nob Hill. She stated in view of all the traffic accidents, and safety of the school children in the area, the Broadway Grange had obtained a number of signature (which she submitted) from residents in the area in regard to this matter. Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, informed Council that this is a number one priority project and is currently under design in the Engineering Department and shortly after the right-of-way is acquired, the project will go out for bid probably by Spring of 1985. Council member Doty suggested that the representatives of Broadway Grange work in connection with the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee and the Engineering Department on the signalization project for Cornell and Washington Avenue. 9. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RE: CITY POLICIES ON ANNEXATION, OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT, AND FORMATION OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS Leonard Sherry, 204 S. 69th Avenue, appeared before Council to address the issue of the lack of sewer service the West Valley area. He stated today's report offers no new information on this subject since the September 11, 1984 discussion, and again requested Council take action to change the 75% requirement for formation of a Local Improvement District (L.I.D). Council member Carmichael reminded Mr. Sherry that he resides in the County and perhaps the County Commissioners are the persons with whom he should be speaking regard- ing this issue. Mike Mallinger, 204 SO. 69th Avenue, thanked Council II/ for listening to their concerns. He stated they had been to the County and the County indicated they were working with the City on a solution to the problem. Mr. Mallinger stated he realizes their area is considered a low priority due to the lack of the 75% of required signatures. City Attorney Andrews indicated the 75% figure is mandated by state statute rather than the City Council. Council member Doty suggested reducing the area to exclude the developer with a large portion of the property in their particular area in the formation of the L.I.D. Mr. Mallinger stated reducing the area would result in a higher cost to those participating in the L.I.D. After further discussion, it was decided that staff would continue to work with Mr. Sherry and Mr. Mallinger in an attempt to establish a L.I.D in their area. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to accept the report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Foy and Sparling absent. *10. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE PERSONNEL OFFICER AS HANDICAPPED ACCESS COORDINATOR AND ADOPTING A NEW GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. D-5029, A RESOLUTION approving amended rules adopted by the Yakima Human Relations Commission for investigating complaints, and designating a handicapped accommodation program coordinator. *11. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY FOR COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN UPDATE RESOLUTION NO. D5030, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement with Yakima County for a sewerage plan study. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT WITH LOOFBURROW-HOLLINOERY FOR FINANCE, DESIGN AND PREPARATION OF BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR LIONS POOL PROJECT. RESOLUTION NO. D-5031, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an "Agreement Extension For Services" with Loofburrow-Hollingbery Associates for professional architectural services. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COLLECTIVE II/ BARGAINING A ' WITH YAKIMA POLICE PATROLMANS ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION NO. D-5032, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a collective bargaining agreement for calendar years 1985-1986 with the Yakima Police Patrolmans Association. *14. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIM: a. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing payment in settlement of damage claim submitted by Tony Johnson RESOLUTION NO. D-5033, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $43.12 to Tony M. Johnson in full settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. *15. APPROVAL OF THIRD QUARTER BUDGET REPORT The report from the Director of Finance and Budget dated October 16, 1984, regarding the 3rd Quarter Revenue and Expenditure Report for the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. *16. APPOINTMENT TO THE POLICE AND FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Albert C. Stallworth was appointed to the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Charles Flower, and for a taw to expire December 31, 1990. *17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE TRANSIT BUDGET. (Second reading) An ordinance appropriating funds into the Transit Budget having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2809, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 462-Transit Fund for expenditure during 1984. *18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET, APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO EXTEND THE DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM An Ordinance amending the 1984 budget for the City of Yakima, and making an appropriation in the 462-Transit Fund for expenditure during 1984 having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until October 23, 1984. 19. OTHER BUSINESS INFORMATION ITEMS Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from Ronald R. Long re: Dial-a-Ride Program. 10/10/84; Memo from Cable Communicatons Coordinator re: Passage of Cable TV Legislation. 10/11/84; Memo from Yakima Valley Conference of governments Director re: Newsletter. 10/5/84; Engineering Division Project Schedules Report. 10/84; Minutes of September 25, 1984 Police and Fire Civil Service Commission meeting, and Minutes of September 19, 1984 Traffic Safety Advisory Commission meeting. 20. ..-AD,TOU,RNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that this meeting be adjouned at the hour of 4:00 p.m. Foy and Sparling absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY br couvv (j) j DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE y WO 1 WftER ATTEST: CITY CLERK MATiR