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Home My WebLink About11/09/1982 Study Session NOVEMBER 9, 1982 311 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Shirley Doty and W. K. "Pete" Moore. Council member Jack Sparling absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Carmichael referred to the letter the County wrote to FEMA regarding their intention not to participate in the National Disaster Planning Program. Mayor Carmichael questioned whether the City should make an individual response to FEMA regarding this plan. City Manager Zais stated he will research the matter and respond to Council. 2. PRELIMINARY 1983 BUDGET REVIEW: TOURIST PROMOTION/ CAPITOL THEATRE John Beer, Jr., Director of Community and Economic Development, introduced Les McNary, General Manager of Yakima Center and Steve Mosier, Chairman of the Board, Capitol Theatre. Mr. McNary distributed information to the Council members replacing the Fund 170 summary sheet. He explained the figures on Tourist Promotions and responded to Council's questions. Council member Moore inquired about the condition of the trolleys. Mr. McNary responded, informing Council that he foresees no major repairs necessary for the next year, however, after that time, substantial repairs would probably be necessary. Council member Barnett asked for clarification on the room tax revenues in regard to using those revenues for paying salaries for the motormen operating the trolleys. Mr. Beer stated he would provide this information. Mr. McNary summarized the proposed improvements for the Convention Center resulting in $5,263 in capital improvements. Steve Mosier, accountant, for the Capitol Theatre gave a presentation to the Council consisting of three areas; 1) Support, 2) Cost and 3) Maintenace for the Capitol Theatre. Mr. Mosier reflected on the increasing support from the private sector over the years. He conveyed to the Council that the overhead for the Theatre is minimal. Mr. Mosier also indicated $13,000 is allocated to the Theatre annually for maintenance and repairs, of which $9,000 goes to service contracts already committed. The question of insurance coverage was raised by Council member Barnett. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg indicated the Theatre is covered for personal property in the amount of $462,000 and also covered for real property in the amount of $6.6 million. At the conclusion of the budget presentations, City Manager Zais made an announcement regarding a change of location of the next 1983 Preliminary Budget Presentation. The meeting will be held at the Yakima Center, Room A at 2:00 P.M., on November 17, 1982. BUSINESS MEETING 3. ROLL CALL At 3:00 P.M. the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Doty and Moore and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member Sparling absent. 312 NOVEMBER 9, 1982 4. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Mayor Carmichael. 5. 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 Doty requested Item No. 11 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Item No. 11, 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 Moore 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.) 6. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS None. 7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. 8. STATUS REPORT ON STREET LIGHT PROGRAM Hank Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer, and Robert Zike of Pacific Power and Light, were available to respond to Council members questions regarding the proposed purchase of the remaining mercury vapor street lights between West Yakima Avenue and Front Street. Council member Beauchamp expressed concern about the 15% interest rate, whereupon, Council member Moore suggested using an interfund loan, perhaps from the Capitol Theatre insurance proceeds fund. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to prepare the proper legislation to exercise the option which has been presented by PP & L about the lights in question and to purchase them with an interfund loan from the Capitol Theatre Fund. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. Hank Hein stated that a contract will be brought back for Council approval. 9. STATUS REPORT ON BICYCLE FACILITY ACROSS THE TWIN BRIDGES AREA ON 1-82 Hank Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer, was available to respond to Council members' questions regarding the proposed bicycle facility. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Doty to accept the staff recommendation to not hold an opening ceremony at this time and that staff be directed to generate II/ discussion with the State, County and bicyclists to attempt to provide a reasonable connecting facility next spring. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. 10. REPORT RE: GENERAL INSURANCE PROGRAM -- REQUEST FOR BROKER OF RECORD AND GENERAL POLICY COVERAGE City Manager Dick Zais responded to Council members' questions regarding the selection of a broker of record and the provision of complete general liability and casualty insurance for the City. He recommended the professional services of Mr. Robert Spencer, Risk Management Consultant, to evaluate the proposals. He indicated Mr. Spencer's fee would be approximately $2,000, which is not budgeted and would be drawn from the Contingency Fund. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Beauchamp to accept the report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. NOVEMBER 9, 1982 313 *11. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AIR CONDITIONING FOR THE COMPUTER ROOM RESOLUTION NO. D-4734, A RESOLUTION authorizing the hiring of work, labor and materials without calling for formal bids. *12. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH SYSCON CORPORATION FOR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MODULE (IRRIGATION BILLING) RESOLUTION NO. D-4735, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an "Agreement of Modification" with SYSCON Corporation. *13. AUTHORIZATION TO YAKIMA CENTER TO SELL SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY II/ RESOLUTION NO. D-4736, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of surplus personal property. *14. SET DATES OF HEARINGS A. NOVEMBER 23, 1982 was set as the date of hearing for the continuance of an existing Planned Development, as requested by Washington Mutual Savings Bank for property located at 40th and Summitview Avenues. B. DECEMBER 7, 1982 was set as the date of hearing for a major modification of an existing Planned Development located at 3502 Tieton Drive, as requested by Dr. D. A. Habeck. C. DECEMBER 6, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. was the date set for the General Revenue Sharing and 1983 Budget hearing. 15. ORDINANCE GRANTING REZONE - 600 BLOCK, SOUTH 3RD STREET Council member Beauchamp reiterated his concerns expressed at the October 26 and November 2, 1982 hearings regarding the lack of the enforcement of the appearance of the grounds. John Beer, Jr., Director of Community and Economic Development, responded that landscaping requirements can only be legislated through the Planned Development Zone. He gave two alternatives; the Council can send this request back to the Planning Commission for rezoning as a Planned Development, or the staff could enforce the Housing Code on an complaint basis. Ordinance No. 2649 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Barnett that the Ordinance be passed. Carried by 3-2 roll call vote. Beauchamp and Carmichael voting nay. Council member Moore abstained from voting due to his absence at the November 2nd hearing. Sperling absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2649, AN ORDINANCE rezoning property in the 600 block of South 3rd Street in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R-3, Multiple Family Zone to B-3, General Business Zone. *16. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES ORDINANCE NO. 2650, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a Classification and Compensation Plan for City employees to be effective December 11, 1982; amending Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 17. OTHER BUSINESS Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter to Department of Emergency Services re: status of State audit review - Wastewater Treatment Plant DSR amendments and appeal. 10/28/82; Letter from Neil Buren, resigning from the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission. 11/2/82; Letter to Mr. J. S. Applegate in response to his inquiry re: proposed 314 NOVEMBER 9, 1982 water rate adjustments. 11/3/82; Memo from City Attorney re: damage claims referred to insurance company. 11/2/82; Memo from Director of Community and Economic Development re: Outside Utility Connection at 1102 South 41st Avenue for sewer service. 11/1/82; Agenda for 11/8/82 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting; Report from the Permit Center for October, 1982; Report of Code Administration Office activities for October, 1982; Report of Fire Department Emergency Activities for October, 1982; Minutes of October 26, 1982 Board of Adjustment meeting; Minutes of October 5, 1982 Planning Commission meeting; and Minutes of September 2 and October 14, 1982 Civil Service Commission meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation and then immediately adjourn the meeting. II/ Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. 18. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:35 P.M. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE/ COU■CI ME BER / 7 / DATE/52/1/- COUNCIL EM:ER ATTEST: ?.2 CITY CLERK MAYOR 1