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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/1982 Study Session AUGUST 17, 1982 243 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Budhanan, Shirley Doty, and W. K. "Pete" Moore. Mayor Lynn Carmichael present after 1:40 P.M. and Jack Sparling absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD CF THE ORDER Council member Barnett questioned Whether or not a decision will be made regarding the YVT tracks prior to September 14, which is the last day Council can take action on any bond II/ issue resolution. Council member Moore stated there is a meeting scheduled for Thursday morning with Union Pacific and more information would be known at that time. Council member Doty requested the City Attorney outline the process Which should be followed prior to her addressing the issue of SJR 143, Community Redevelopment Financing. City Attorney Andrews said he would research this and report to Council next week, since he was aware that there is a requirement for providing an opportunity to those Who wish to speak in favor or opposed to this type of issue. (Mayor Carmidnael present after 1:40 p.m.) Council member Doty stated she had been visiting with a group in the audience prior to the commencement of the meeting, and requested that specific individuals be allowed to address the Council at this time regarding the proposed trips to Seattle being sponsored by the Senior Citizen Center. It was the general consensus of the Council to allow those present wishing to speak on this matter to do so at this time. Helma Fuller, 1509 S. 10th Ave., representing the Daisy Grandmothers' organization, stated that her group supported these tours and that the main purpose is for sight-seeing and is not considered a shopping "spree". Goldie Connell, Rt. 1, Box 1971, stated she has been working with providing these tours for the Center for some time and that the group considers themselves "goodwill ambassadors" for the City of Yakima and that by patronizing the bus tours, the citizens are promoting business within the City. Freida Howard, 1514 So. 3rd Avenue, stated she has been going on these tours as the hostess for the last two years and that these tours have always been highly rated. Mayor Carmichael stated that although the tours are coordinated by the Center, the citizens pay for the service, and also did not believe the intent is to force business out of Yakima. Council members Beauchamp and Moore voiced their agreement and support. Council member Doty recommended that future advertisement for these tours be billed as sight-seeing tours and not just a shopping tour. 2. RECONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN'S FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued from 8/10/82) II/ f It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Moore to table this issue. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Carmichael voting nay; Sperling absent. 3. SIX MONTH TRANSIT REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE COMPARISON FOR 1981-82 (Continued from 8/10/82) Dave Rhodes, Director of Public Works, responded to various questions concerning the report, specifically about sales tax revenue, farebox revenue, and administration expenditures. Also, Council member Buchanan requested an explanation on leaving the engines running while the buses are parked for any length of time, Which Mr. Rhodes said he would research and return with a response. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Beauchamp to continue this discussion as part of the regular agenda under Item No. 9-A. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Moore voting nay, and Sparling absent. 24L AUGUST 17, 1982 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MDVED by Budhanan, seconded by Beaudhamp to move into Executive Session for the purpose of collective bargaining and prospective litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. BUSINESS MEETING 5. ROLL CALL I o At 3:00 p.m., the Council mmbers commenced the regular meting, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett, Beaudiarnp, Budhanan, Doty, Moore and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member Sparling absent and excused. 6. INVOCATION II/ The Invocation was given by Council member Barnett. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Carmichael referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions frcm either Council members or citizens present. Council member Moore requested that Item No. 13 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Item No. 13, as requested, be made. It was MWED by Doty, seconded by Budhanan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Sparling absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate item on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *8. MINUTES The Council minutes of August 3 and 9, 1982 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes 'read publicly. 9. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS A. ITEM NO. 3 It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Moore to accept the report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. Dave Rhodes, Director of Public Works, stated that the increase in administration costs is due to the addition of the marketing specialist position and the administrative overhead charges that were redistributed for all city services. In regards to leaving the engines running, Mr. Rhodes stated that it is more cost-effective to leave them idling for short periods of time than to turn them on and off and create wear and tear on the starters, however, he would research this further as to the cost effectiveness of the buses idling more than 10 to 15 minutes. Mr. Rhodes explained the difference in II/ farebox revenue figures as recorded on daily route sheets versus receipted by Finance Dept., stating the the current figure receipted by Finance is now $106,854.14 instead of $93,913. Also, there is approximately $2,000 not yet billed to the school district and that the bank's closing date is different causing a reporting time lag. 10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Elsie Gregorich, . 1516 Browne Avenue, addressed Council regarding the dire need of repairing the sidewalks. Ms. Gregorich stated she had fallen while walking down Yakima Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets on the north side, and that the downtcwn area sidewalks badly needed repair, in addition to Browne Avenue. AUGUST 17, 1982 2 4 5 11. HEARING ON REZONE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY KING SIZE PHOTO FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 40TH AVENUE AND SUMMITVIEW This being the time fixed for the hearing on a rezone application submitted by King Size Photo for property located at 40th Avenue and Summitview, Howard Prentice, representing the applicants, requested a three week continuance on this hearing. There being no citizen wishing to speak to this issue, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Buchanan to continue this hearing until September 7, 1982, as requested. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. 12. SIX MONTH REPORT ON THE YAKIMA CENTER II/ Les McNary, General Manager of the Yakima Center, was available for questions. Council member Barnett requested a prognosis on the future life of the trolleys. Mr. McNary stated they are presently considering operating the trolleys another year but to run then at a slower speed. He further stated that over the next two years a comprehensive study will be conducted to determine if the existing trolleys will remain in service or if a double track trolley system will be implemented. Mr. McNary stated he would have more information at the end of the season, Which is in another five weeks. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Doty to accept the status report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. *13. REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR NLC ACTIVITIES RELATING TO LEGISLATION AFFECTING CABLE TV FRANCHISES A $500 contribution to the National League of Cities to be used for lobbying purposes opposing prospective federal legislation affecting cable TV franchises, said funds coming from the cable fund legal services account, was approved. 14. CONSIDERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE TO REVIEW WITH STAFF THE 1982 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM CODES John Beer, Jr., Director of Community & Economic Development, reviewed the report and introduced Bob Shampine, Acting Code Manager. Following discussion it was the general consensus of the Council to have staff prepare a list for review of proposed code changes prior to formation of a Council committee. *15. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 19 ON THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - CONTRACT NO. 5 Stating that this was adopted on the Consent Agenda, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan to reconsider this item. Carried by 4-2 voice vote. Barnett and Moore voting II/ nay and Sparling absent. After a brief discussion, and the resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Buchanan to approve the resolution as read. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Sparling absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4705, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an anendnent to the agreement with R. W. Beck & Associates to prepare a Wastewater Facilities Design. *16. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR 1981 YEAR-END ENCUMBRANCES FOR THE STREET DIVISION (SECOND READING) An Ordinance appropriating funds for 1981 year-end encumbrances for the Street Division, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2632, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1982 Budget for the City of Yakima and appropriating money within 141-Street Fund for expenditure during 1982. 24S AUGUST 17, 1982 *17. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS DOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (FIRST READING) An Ordinance appropriating funds from the Fire Capital Fund for continued upgrading of the Fire Dispatch Center, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week or until August 24, 1982. 18.. OTHER BUSINESS Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities, gave a status report on the Naches River diversion dam. Mr. Covell reported that a diver had made an inspection of the dam on August 14th. Also, he is planning to meet with representatives of the Indian Nation this w and is currently exploring funding possibilities. One such possibility is a $15,000 participation the Office of Energy if the dam can be used as a low-head hydro project. Also, Mr. Covell stated the Fish and Game Department will definitely be asked to participate in the cost of installing fish ladders. Mr. Covell requested the Council give authority to the City Manager to execute the necessary papers for the feasibility study, since an application requesting participation by the Office of Energy needs to be returned the end of the voeek. Council questioned staff as to where the balance of funds will be generated for the study and eventual repair costs. City Manager Zais stated the cost must be borne by irrigation users through irrigation assessments, and he could foresee the City issuing bonds for repair and construction and billing it over a 20 year cycle through irrigation assessment. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by - Moore to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with a consultant firm for a feasibility study. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. ITEMS OF INFORMATION Items of information supplied to Council were: letter from - Margaret Weaver re: Issuance of Business to the former Dry Dock Tavern. 8/11/82; list of cities which have imposed an additional 1/2 cent sales tax (effective - July 1, 1982); memo fram'Yakima Senior Center Supervisor re: Funding Proposal. 8/13/82; program status report from Parks & Recreation. 8/12/82; Emergency Activity Report for July, 1982 from Fire Department. 8/6/82; agenda of regular meeting of Housing Authority Board of Commissioners of August 10, 1982; minutes of Housing Authority Commissioners meeting of July 13, 1982; minutes of the regular meeting of the District Board of Health of July 13, 1982; minutes of Police and Fire Civil Service Commission meeting of July 20, 1982; minutes of Utility Rate - Advisory-Board meeting of July 26, 1982; revised minutes of Utility Rate Advisory Board meeting of July 12, 1982; minutes of Downtown Area Redevelopment Canmittee meeting of August 5, 1982; minutes of Programming Advisory Committee Special Meeting of July 22, 1982; City News for July/August 1982; and memo from Director of Engineering and Utilities re: Nob Hill Blvd. - 16th to 40th Avenue; 8/13/82. 19. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and pLospective litigation and to adjourn the meeting immediately thereafter. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 5:05 P.M. AUGUST 17, 1982 2 4 7 READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY • TE 9-2 - 2 ----- UNCIL MEMBER DATEr 00 NCIL R ATTEST: g e.) ■._aitimkelext_2 ACTING CITY CLERK MAYOR )7