HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/28/1982 Study Session 272 , September 28, 1982
STUDY SESSION
The City Council Net in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Lynn Carmidhael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beaudncanp, Lynn Buchanan,
Shirley Doty, and W. K. "Pete" Moore. Jack Sparling absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE COOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Beauchamp reviemed the Canmittee
recanrrendations for appointMent of members to the Ccmmunity
Development Advisory 'ammittee as follows: (1) Five
neighborhood representatives: (a) Northeast Yakima - Peggy L.
Noel; (b) Northwest Yakima - Cheryl Farr; (c) Southeast
Yakima - Jack Wrenn; (d) Southwest Yakima - Bonita Cole; and
(e) Central Business District Maxine Moore; (2) General
Business Cannunity - Robert Sinclair; (3) Elderly - W.M. Mike
Kirkpatrick; (4) Minority - LuPita GUtierrez Parker; (5)
Handicap - Ernest E. Carle; and (6) At Large - Mary Burki and
Charles Lee. Council member Doty stated she is very impressed
and appreciative of the number of applicants willing to serve
on this canmittee. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by
Moore to accept the above mentioned individuals as members of
the Community Development Advisory .Canmittee. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Sparling absent..
Council member Doty requested the assessed valuation of the
City of Yakima. City Manager Zais said he would provide this
to her later. Council member Buchanan requested clarification
of the Police procedure involving exceeding the speed limit,
specifically on Chestnut, since portions of this roadway have
been established as a bicycle route. Jack LaRue, Police
Chief, stated that the Courts have firmly established a 10 MN
tolerance throughout the City then speed is being determined
by physical pace but it does not apply to radar use. Council
member Doty questioned the canposition of the Board for the
911 Emergency Systen. Ed Carroll, Fire Chief, stated the
Board will consist of County Canmissioners, City Council
members, Mayors of other counties and. representatives of the
safety services involved, once it has been established.
2. 1983 PRELIMINARY BUDGET FORECAST DISCUSSION
City Manager Zais distributed a memorandum outlining his
staff's response to the possibility of town meetings. He also
advised that the earliest date possible for presenting a
report to Council involving budget impacts and reductions
would be October 12th. Council member Barnett requested that
when discussions are held concerning roan tax revenues, the
three competitors should be present at the same time. Also,
on the sprinkler system proposal, Council member Barnett
recannended that staff discuss this with industry prior to
presentation before Council. Council member Doty stated that
the Fire Master Plan Canmittee had expressed its
disappointment that the sprinkler system is even being
discussed in the budget review process, since it felt this
issue is part of the overall plan and should be included as
such. City Manager Zais stated that the entire Fire Master
Plan will be brought before Council probably in the next month
for consideration. Mayor Carmichael stated she is disturbed
to find a request for motel tax monies in the Parks Department
report, since this issue has not been previously discussed
with Council. City Manager Zais explained that although this
request appears in the budget forecast, it does not
necessarily mean it will be included in the budget. Council
member Barnett stated he will prepare a list of his concerns
for the City Manager to review. Council renter Beauchamp
questioned 'that methods would be utilized in 1984, since the
utility tax was increased in 1982 and an additional sales tax
is being proposed for 1983 and wondered if a reserve could be
created as a cushion for 1984. City Manager Zais agreed that
the reserves have been drawn down significantly and that
should the sales tax he enacted for a full year's cycle, it
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would hopefully generate a reserve. It was the general
consensus of the Council to have the City Manager provide his
report on balancing the budget without increasing taxes for
review at the OctobPr 12th meeting.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Budhanan to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective
bargaining. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling
absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
II/ 4. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Carmidiael presiding, Council members Barnett,
Beaudhamp, Budhanan, Doty, More and City Manager Zais and
City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member
Sperling absent and excused.
5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Moore.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Carmichael 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 Moore requested the deletion of Item No. 13,
and Council member Buchanan requested the deletion of Item No.
11. It was the general consensus of the Council that the
deletion of Items Nos. 11 and 13, as requested, be made. The
City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including a
resolution and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Buchanan,
seconded by Moore that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Sperling 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. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
9. REPORT FROM COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REVISIONS
II/ TO GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE AND COMMUNITY TV PLAN
Bruce Crest, Cable TV Coordinator, reported that the Committee
did dhange that portion of the Plan dealing with the grievance
procedures and eliminated any judicial powers delineated
therein. Council member Barnett requested that the word
"tribunal" also be dhanged, since it has a judicial
connotation. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Budhanan to
change the word "tribunal" wherever it appears in the Plan to
the words "Grievance Committee". Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Sparling absent. It was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded
by Doty to approve the revised Grievance Procedure and the
Community Television Plan as presented inclusive of the above
diange. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
10. REPORT FROM ENGINEERING & UTILITIES ON STORM DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN
STUDY
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Buchanan to remove this
from the table and to terminate the consultant's work.
Council member Beauchamp questioned how much has already been
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expended under Phase I of the study. City Manager Zais
advised that $66,000 has been spent. Council member Beauchamp
also questioned of Phase I without proceeding to
Phase II. Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities,
stated that Phase I provides the City with a complete
inventory of the facilities and has they intermesh with the
County and provides technical documentation needed in dealing
with consultants on a uniform basis. If Phase II were
implemented, he advised it would provide a computer program
with the capability to model the drainage system for additions
or deletions, give a listing of projects that need to be done
with estimated costs, and provide the research analyses in
order to develop the funds necessary to implement the capital
improvement program. Mr. Covell also stated that the
consultant would probably want to renegotiate Phase II because
of the delay and would be asking for at least a 9% increase,
or an additional $2,250. Council member Doty asked whether
this project would be eligible for EPA funding or something
similar. Mr. Covell advised this type of project could
possibly qualify for some form of federal funding. Council
- member Doty stated she mould like to see this project
completed. Mr. Covell stated that current financing for this
project is 50% from FRS funds and 50% from the Capital Airport
Fund; however, Mr. Covell recommended this be dianged to
$12,500 from FRS funds and the remainder of costs fran the
funds authorizied for the Utility Comprehensive Plan. Council
member Buchanan stated he has received numerous calls from
people not wanting a tax increase and felt this is not the
time to put more money into this project. Council member
Barnett stated that even if this study is completed, the City
is not in a position to do anything about correcting the
problems due to lack of monies. City Manager Zais stated that
in the past few years the City has settled law suits totalling
$50,000 due to existing drainage problems and that with proper
planning for the future, these could possibly be eliminated.
Council member More stated he is still not convinced this is
the proper approach, and that whether the funds cane from FRS
or Utility Comprehensive Plan, these monies are still
taxpayers' dollars. The question was called for a vote on the
motion. The motion failed by 3-3 voice vote. Carmichael,
Doty and Beauchamp voting nay. Sparling absent.
lla. DISPOSITION OF A DAMAGE CLAIM FILED BY NANCY A. ROBERTS
Resolution No. D-4713, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Moore, seconded by Buchanan to adopt the resolution, as
read, with the exception of changing the payment amount fran
$73.35 to $81.35. Council member Moore stated he felt $3.00
per hour for labor is entirely too low and recommended
dhanging this figure to $5.00 per hour. Council member Doty
stated she would probably go along with $4.00 per hour, but
felt $5.00 is too high. Following discussion, the question
was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 5-1 roll call
vote. Doty voting nay. Sparling absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4713, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of
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$81.35 to Nancy A. Roberts in settlenent of a Claim for
Damages filed with the City of Yakima.
*12. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNE6 FOR LEGAL FEES FOR RATTLESNAKE
WATERSHED (Second Reading)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for legal fees for
Rattlesnake Watershed, having been read by title only at the
previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second
'reading.
ORDINANCE No. 2641, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1982 Budget for
the City of Yakima and appropriating money within 474-Water
Fund for expenditure during the year 1982.
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13. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY ACCESS TV EQUIPMENT AND
STAFF (Second Reading)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for community access TV
equipment and staff, having been read by title only at the
previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second
reading. It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Beauchanv that
the ordinance, as read, be passed. Carried by 5-1 roll call
vote. Moore voting nay. Sperling absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2641, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1982 budget for
the City of Yakima and appropriating money within 125-Cable TV
Communications Fund for expenditure during 1982.
14. OTHER BUSINESS
II/
Council member Buchanan, as Chairman of the Council committee
for the Yakima Center Advisory Commission, recommended
appointment of Greg Todd to said Commission. It was MOVED by
More, seconded by Beaudhdiv to appoint Greg Todd to a
four-year term to the Yakima Center Advisory Commission.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent.
Council member Doty stated that the Human Relations Commission
will be meeting Mbnday, October 4th, to discuss continuance of
its existence; and, therefore, she wished to delay
recommending any appointments for term expirations until
later.
Mayor Carmichael requested that Council members consider
assisting her as a legislative liaison. She suggested that
one or two Council members could work on this project, or
several Council members could work on those items of special
interest. Council member Moore advised he would be glad to
assist her in this role.
Council member Doty requested that staff researdh the drainage
problem existing at 20th and Englewood.
Larry Wittenberg, Assistant City Manager, introduced Robert
Wheeler as the new Accounting Manager of the Finance
Department.
INFORMATION ITEM
Items of information supplied to Council were: memo fran
Director of Community & Economic Development re: outside
utility request by Pauline Allessio for sewer service at 1419
S. 18th St. 9/17/82; minutes of August 9, 1982 Parks &
Recreation Commission meeting; article from 9/16/82 Wall
Street Journal, "Big Fight Looms over Gap in Pay for Similar
'Male', 'Female' Jobs."; letter from Department of Ecology re:
II/ acceptance of extension of completion time for wastewater
treatment plant project. 9/14/82; letter from Yakima Valley
Visitors & Convention Bureau re: Report on total amount of
membership received. 9/22/82; and Council calendar for
October, 1982.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to came before the Council, it
was MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Buchanan that this meeting be
adjourned at the hour of 4:10 p.m. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Sparling absent.
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