HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/08/1981 Study Session DECEMBER 8, 1981 08 3
STUDY SESSION
The City Council net in session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beaudhamp, Lynn
Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Edmondson stated she has received a letter from Dolores
Goodman, Chairman of the Human Relations Commission, advising
that there is still a vacancy on the Commission. She advised
that Mari-Lynne Kittelson has not attended any Commission
II/ meetings. Mayor Edmondson stated that the Commission would
like to be involv th
ed in the selection of the next member.
Mayor Edmondson stated she has written a letter to Irvin
Lisle, appointing him as the City's representative on the
City's Centennial Celebration Committee and he has accepted
that position.
Mayor Edmondson stated that during last week's Study Session
discussion about the Southeast Community Center, she was
remiss in not giving Mr. Smith the opportunity to speak
because he had called, asking if there would be a decision
made on that today and wanting an opportunity to speak. She
stated that when this came before the Council, Mr. Smith was
not given the opportunity to speak and she assumed that if he
wished to speak before a vote was taken that he would have
done so.- She asked the Council if they would like to give him
an opportunity to address that at this meeting. Council
member Doty stated that at least two Council members at the
last meeting inquired if there was a representative from the
Southeast Community Center wishing to speak and no one was
present at that time. No further action or discussion ensued.
Council member Beauchamp brought up for discussion the item in
the Information packet regarding the request for endorsement
of banning nuclear expansion, asking how the other Council
members felt about it. Mayor Edmondson commented that she did
not feel that the Council members should address matters that
don't directly impact the City on a matter like this.
2. REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF AND PERSONNEL OFFICER REGARDING THE POLICE
CADET PROGRAM
City Manager Zais stated that this report outlines what
happened when the Cadet Program was presented to the regular
Civil Service Commission. He stated that it is questionable
whether or not the Civil Service Commission can reject this
program from coming under their jurisdiction. Police Chief
II/ LaRue reported the Civil Service Commission rejected the
inclusion of the Cadet Program under their jurisdiction, which
leaves the program at somewhat of a dead-end. He reported
staff may go back to the Police & Fire Civil Service
Commission to place this under their jurisdiction, however, he
.did not feel it is an appropriate commission for the program.
He stated that in the past, other cadet programs weren't under
any Civil Service Commissions. Following discussion, it was
MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to accept the report and
proceed with Option One listed in the Staff Report. Following
discussion, the question was called for the vote on the
Motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Council member
Doty requested that a meeting be scheduled to get together
with the Commission and explain this option.
3. REPORT RE PROPOSED RATE INCREASE FOR COX CABLEVISION
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to accept the
staff report. Mayor Edmondson stated that she objects to the
cost for the additional outlets being increased to $5 from $3.
The question was called for the vote on the motion. Carried
by 6-1 voice vote. Edmondson voting nay.
P6L DECEMBER 8, 1981
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending
litigation and property lease negotiations and invite the
future Council members to attend this session. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
BUSINESS MEETING
5. ROLL CALL
At 8:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Barnett,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty and Hinman and City
Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
6. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Buchanan.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Edmondson 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 Barnett requested that It No. 20 he removed.
Mayor Edmondson stated that there has been a request that Item
No. 19-D be removed and she also requested that Item No. 8 be
removed. It was the general consensus of the Council that the
deletion of Items No. 8, 19-D and 20, as requested, be removed
from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent
Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael 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.)
8. MINUTES
Mayor Edmondson referred to the minutes of the November 19th
meeting stating it should reflect her absence from that
meeting.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp that the minutes
- of November , 17 and November 19, as corrected, be approved,
having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and
no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mayor Edmondson presented an On Guard Certificate of
Commendation to Fire Chief Ed Carroll for his apprehension of
an individual while a burglary was in progress.
John Klingele, 1312 W. Walnut, suggested that definitions of
some of the items in the budget be given, i.e., services and
charges and personnel services. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington,
inquired if there would be another opportunity to discuss the
budget. Mayor Edmondson stated that the hearing on the budget
and Revenue Sharing budget has already been conducted,
however, her comments could be given at any time under
Audience Participation. Mrs. Rice stated that she would like
to have an opportunity without that limit of time.
DECEMBER 8, 1981 085
10. PRESENTATION OF 1982 YAKIMA COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT BUDGET BY DR.
ROBERT ATWOOD
Dr. Atwood gave a progress report of the design and study of
the aquifiers that purifies the water supply for the people on
the City's eastern boundary. Donna Parker, Yakima County
Health District, distributed the 1982 Health District Budget
and summary sheet for the year 1980, which she reviewed. The
City of Yakima's assessment for 1982 will be $133,863, which
is an increase of 7.572%. Mayor Edmondson thanked her for the
report, which was accepted.
11. CONSIDERATION OF REZONE REQUESTED BY DENTAN ASSOCIATES, FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 SO. 13TH AVENUE (PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD
II/ NOVEMBER 3, 1981)
Having been requested by a citizen, it was the general
consensus of the Council to consider Item No. 21 after Item
No. 11.
Mayor Edmondson stated that Council had asked the applicant to
go back and talk with the residents about this rezone and
there is a letter regarding this in the Council packets. It
was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Beauchamp to waive the
requirement for the parking for this Planned Development and
then it would not be necessary for a rezone. Mayor Edmondson
expressed her concern about deleting the requirement for
parking as this would set a precedent that would hurt our
planned developments. City Attorney Andrews stated that this
request would be to invite a violation of the City ordinance.
Following discussion, Council member Buchanan withdrew his
motion and Council member Beauchamp withdrew his second to the
motion. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to
deny the Planned Development. Council member Doty stated she
would like our Planning Commission to undertake a study or
exploration of that particular neighborhood with the thought
that they would came back to Council with some
recommendations. There is a strong need for medical
facilities in that area, but the neighbors in that area have a
strong need also. Council member Hinman commented that from
the testimony at the hearing, the neighbors felt this was an
intrusion into the residential area. He stated that if there
is to be a rezone, it should be for the entire area and
perhaps a sub area general plan would be good. Council member
Buchanan stated that he will vote in favor of the rezone.
Council member Beauchamp stated he will vote against the
Motion but this is a difficult predicament with the neighbors
on one side and the medical center on the other. He commented
that with a growing city, these kinds of things are going to
r happen. Council member Carmidiael stated that she will vote
to deny the rezone because there is a drastic need for the
planning work to be done in that area. Council member Doty
II/ stated she will vote to deny the Planned Development and
the e Planning Commission that
ission should work on a plan for at
general area to allow for the expansion of the medical center.
Mayor Edmondson stated she would vote against the Motion. She
commented that this development will be planned to complement
the area and not all the citizens are opposed to this. The
question was called for the vote on the Motion. Failed by 4-3
voice vote. Barnett, Beauchamp, Buchanan and Edmondson voting
nay. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan to
approve the Planned Development for Dentan Associates.
Carried by 4-3 voice vote. Carmichael, Doty and Hinman voting
nay. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to
request staff to request the Planning Commission to develop a
sub-area plan for this area. Unanimously carried by voice
vote.
21. RECONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING TAXES ON UTILITIES
(TELEPHONE TAX)
Council member Beauchamp stated that there was sane discussion
regarding the possibility Of raising the lid from $500 to
$750. Don Horan, Director of Finance & Budget, stated that
Cascade Natural Gas gave him an indication that it would bring
043 DECEMBER 8, 1981
in about $7,000 at a $750 lid. He stated a lid of $1,000
would bring in about $11,000 and for Pacific Power and Light,
a $750 lid would bring about $45,000 and at $1,000 it would be
about $65,000. Council member Barnett questioned some of the
figures in the reports regarding the revenue to the City at
6.35% and 5.75% bringing in a plus balance over the proposed
1982 budget. Don Horan agreed, stating that at 5.75%, it
would be $8,677 over the proposed 1982 budget and at 6%, no
long distance calls, the revenue would be $62,859 over budget
and at 6.25%, it would be $117,037 over budget. He stated
that the telephone company representative had asked him if
long distance calls were put in the staff recommendation, to
advise Council that he objects. Betty Gridley, representing
Citizens for Community Awareness, distributed a
reammendation, which she read, requesting that the tax be
raised to 7% and that the revenue from that extra 1% be used
to finance a minimum of three police _officers for a Youth
BUreau. She requested that those citizens in the audience in
support of this request, please stand and approximately 15
citizens stood up. Keith Case, 217 S. 13th Ave.; Beverly and
Ted Adams, 903 S. 23rd Ave.; Nona Schultz, 1317 Cherry; Helen
Hinman, 4605 Scenic Drive; Herb Schmidt, 5204 Douglas Dr.;
"Foster" Harry Jewett, 1403 S. 5th Ave.; Paul Schafer, 2606
Tieton Dr.; Anita Monoian, 1 No. 44th Ave.; Vince Nubling,
4301 Avalanche and Suzanne Farnsworth, 2201 S. 69th Ave. spoke
in support of this .proposal. Mayor Edmondson stated that Del
Stoutenberg had requested to speak to this matter, however,
Mrs. Hinman stated that Mr. Stoutenberg had to leave. Ines
Rice, 4409 Arlington, stated she also wants more police
officers and fire fighters, however, she questioned if the
revenue from this source could be dedicated to this purpose.
Mayor Edmondson stated that Council can designate more police
officers and fire fighters and the money to fund than is from
the General Fund. Pete Moore, 1114 So. 28th Ave., stated he
agrees with this proposal given by this citizen committee on
what they are trying to accomplish; however, when you put an
additional tax on electricity, gas and phone, you are putting
it on the citizens. He stated there are a lot of people in
this City that this additional burden may be very difficult
for them. He asked Council to consider lifting the lid on
this rather than hitting everyone with this tax. Ed White,
Cascade Natural Gas, asked if the water and garbage is going
to be taxed also, and stated that if Council is going to
increase taxes, it should be on City utilities also in order
to avoid inequity. Council member Doty expressed her concern
regarding this tax. She stated she made a list of rates that
Council is increasing in 1982 and it numbered 7 or 8 plus 2 or
3 others under consideration. Council member Barnett stated
that in addition to those, the citizens will be facing an
additional levy on the School bond issue and street light bond
issue. He stated that we could cover the amount budgeted in
the 1982 budget with a smaller percentage increase than staff
recommended. City Manager Zais commented that in September,
he felt that Council was regarding this as a new revenue
source. It was MDVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Carmichael to
direct staff to prepare the proper legislation to approve a
rate increase for the utilities mentioned, plus refuse at 1%.
Mayor Edmondson commented that this would increase it from 5%
to 6%. City Manager Zais stated that an amendment could be
made to the ordinance to accomplish this. Following
discussion, the question was called for the vote on the
Motion. Carried by 5-2 voice vote. Barnett and Hinman voting
nay. (Council number Hinman absent after 10:10 p.m.)
Ordinance No. 2568 having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Buchanan, seconded by Doty that the ordinance be passed. City
Attorney Andrews stated that Section 2 of the Ordinance,
amending 5.50.050 should be amended so that Sub-section A-1
would be changed so that January 1, 1982 would be February 1,
1982 and 5% should be Changed to 6% and in paragraph 2 of that
Section, have the same changes made to it; on page two,
paragraph 3, have the same changes made and also in paragraph
4; Section 4 on page three an amendment should be made so that
DECEMBER 8, 1981 067
it reads February 28, 1982, and add one more month to the
Savings Clause. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp
to amend the ordinance as outlined by the City Attorney to
implement this on February 1, as outlined, for 6%. Carried by
5-1 voice vote. Barnett voting nay. Hinman absent. The
question was called for the vote on the motion, as mended.
Carried by 5-1 roll call vote. Barnett voting nay. Hinman
absent. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael to
instruct staff to prepare the proper legislation to implement
a 6% tax on the two refuse carriers, City of Yakima and Yakima
Valley Disposal. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hinman
absent.
12. CHANGE ORDER FOR SOUTHEAST ODMMUNITY CENTER ODDE IMPROVEMENTS
II/ ODNTRACT
Council member Beauchamp excused himself from this discussion
due to possible conflict of interest. Larry Wright, Acting
Director of Community and Econcmic Development, reported that
since the last neeting, negotiations were held with the
contractor for a change order regarding sprinklering the stage
instead of changing the stage, in the same amount of time. He
recommended having the contractor install a sprinkler system.
He stated that the price does not change, but the second page
on the contract does not include the sprinklering. City
Attorney Andrews stated that this was discussed after
Council's action last week. He stated that it occurred to him
that this change order may be looked upon by the State
Examiner as enough of a substantial change in the original
contract so that under his guidelines, it may be considered a
new contract. He stated he intends to bring a resolution to
Council declaring this an emergency and obtaining services
without going out for bid. It was MOVED by Carmichael,
seconded by Doty to ratify staff's reccrmendation on the
change order to the contract for work at the Southeast
Ccmmunity Center in the amount of $5,964.84, as outlined.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hinman absent. Beauchamp
not voting due to possible conflict of interest.
13. FINAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR
1982
Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, inquired about the bio-mass
conversion program, asking where the sludge would come from.
Larry Wright, Acting Director of Community and Econanic
Development, stated that one of the alternatives staff
expressed is a potential for sludge disposal at the Treatment
Plant was a bio-mass conversion facility. Mrs. Rice stated
that she would hate for the City to get involved in that.
Resolution No. D-4583 having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan that the resolution be
adopted. Discussion followed on the neighborhood steering
II/ committee and the contingency fund. The question was called
for the vote on the notion. Unanimously carried by roll call
vote. Hinman absent.
*14. 1982-1983 ODLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH AFSCME LOCAL 1122
RESOLUTION NO. D-4584, 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
1982 and 1983 with the Washington State Council of County and
City Employees, Local 1122 of the Anerican Federation of
State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO.
*15. SALE OF STOCK OF YAKIMA VALLEY CABLEVISION, INC.
RESOLUTION NO. Do-4585, A RESOLUTION approving the transfer of
the controlling stock interest in Yakima Valley Cablevision,
Inc.
*1nadvertently omitted: RESOLUTION NO. D-4583, A RESOLUTION authorizing
and directing 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 development program.
068 DECEMBER 8, 1981
*16. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT BY THE COUNTY TO THE YAKIMA VALLEY
REGIONAL LIBRARY
The appointment of Marguerite Cain by the County to the Yakima
Valley Regional Library Board was confirmed.
*17. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE UTILITY RATE ADVISORY BOARD
The appointment of James Daily to the Utility Rate Advisory
Board, replacing Donna Barlow, was confirmed.
*18. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR JOHN MUNZANREEER AND CHARLES FOSTER FOR
TRANSPORT OF REFUSE VEHICLES
The out of state travel for John Munzanreder and Charles
Foster, Public Works Department, to Woodland Hills, California
to transport two refuse vehicles, was approved, at a cost of
$100 each.
*19. FIX DATE OF HEARINGS
December 22, 1981 was set as the date of hearing on the
following:
a) Vacation of alley in the vicinity of 208 N. 23rd Avenue,
as requested by Dorothy Borrell.
b) Vacation of alley in vicinity of 1206-1210 Fairbanks, as
requested by Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn.
c) Outside Utility Agreement as requested by Lou Alderman
for Sun West Subdivision, vicinity of South 76th Avenue
and Midvale Road.
19.(d) FIX DATE OF HEARING
Mayor Edmondson stated that she has received a request
from the Mayer Corporation requesting that the hearing be
held on January 5, 1982 and frail Mr. Bundy, the attorney
representing the neighbors in the vicinity of the
development, requesting that the hearing he held on
January 12, 1982. It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by
Beauchamp that the hearing on the rezone application
requested by Mayer Corporation property located in the
vicinity of 56th Avenue and Tieton Drive, known as the
Tancara Subdivision, be set for January 12, 1982.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hinman absent.
20. FIX DATE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED TRANSIT SCHEDULE REVISIONS
Council member Barnett pointed out that the time for the
hearing was set for 3:00 p.m. in the hearing notice and the
12th is an evening meeting. Mayor Edmondson stated that that
was a typing error and it was noted by staff and will be
corrected prior to publication. It was MOVED by Barnett,
seconded by Carmichael to set the date of hearing on the
proposed transit schedule revisions for January 12, 1982 at
8:00 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hinman absent.
*22. ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON CENTRAL AVENUE
ORDINANCE NO. 2569, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control;
prohibiting parking at all times on certain streets within the
City of Yakima; and amending Section 9.50:500 of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code.
DECEMBER 8, 1981 0 G 9
*23. ORDINANCE RE ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION
ORDINANCE NO. 2570, AN ORDINANCE relating to City goVernment
administration; specifying administrative departments and
divisions and the functions thereof; designating duties of the
City Manager, Assistant City Manager and department and
division managers; and amending Sections 1.18.010, 1.18.015,
1.18.017, 1.18.030, 1.18.040, 1.18.050, 1.18.060, 1.18.070,
1.18.005 and 1.18.065; and repealing 1.18.020 and 1.18.062,
all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*24. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR PAYMENT OF LEGAL FEES REGARDING
THE CAPITAL THEATRE LITIGATION (SECOND READING)
ORDINANCE NO. 2571, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1982 Budget for
II the City of Yakima; and appropriating, transferring and
re-appropriating money within and among various funds and
accounts, all as appropriations for the 1981 City of Yakima
Budget.
' *25. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SNU4PLOWS (SECOND READING)
ORDINANCE NO. 2572, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1982 Budget for
the City of Yakima, and appropriating money within 361-Airport
Improvement Fund for expenditure during the year 1981.
*26. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS WITHIN THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND
REVOLVING FUND FOR 1981 EXPENDITURES (FIRST READING)
An Ordinance appropriating funds within the Equipment Rental
and Revolving Fund for 1981 expenditures, having been read by
title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week
or until December 15, 1981.
27. OTHER BUSINESS
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of information supplied to Council were: staff report
from Office of Environmental Planning re: Outside Utility
Request by Chesterly Park Mobile Home Subdivision. 11/20/81;
R. W. Beck monthly progress report for October, 1981; Yakima
Fire Department Emergency Activity Report for the month of
November, 1981; November 5, 1981, City Employee's Civil
Service Commission; monthly report of Code Administration
Office Activities for the month of November, 1981; and monthly
report of Permit Center for the month of November, 1981.
28. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael that this
I meeting be adjourned at the hour of 10:35 p.m. to then meet on
December 9, 1981 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.
Unanimously carried by ice vo e. Hinman absent.
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BYti j4..1.44LAA.4.4( DATE 2-
CO . L MEME351
17
( 6 ?'"*: ',...{ '77-77:4: DATE ,le - a - 5 :2...„
COUNCIL MEMBER
ATTEST:
e
/
44( , ,.. . i 0" if/ e A .---L__:=2zd
CITY ii ,RK
f f ' .YOR
. .
Inadvertently left blank.
i
'1