HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/23/1982 Study Session 122 FEBRUARY 23, 1982
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
Mar Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Lynn Buchanan, Shirley Doty and
Jack Sparling. Council members Henry Beauchamp and W. K. "Pete" Moore
absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Barnett stated he felt it is important for
Council members to attend the Ki-Yak/COG meeting in Toppenish
regarding a forum on local oil/gas impacts in Yakima County on
February 25, 1982 at noon.
Council member Sparling requested reports on revenue for the
City on a monthly basis. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg
stated that the City Manager had planned to bring this
information to Council on a quarterly basis. Council member
Buchanan then suggested that Council be apprised about the
revenue status following the receipt of the December sales tax
money.
There was discussion regarding the dike at the Wastewater
Treatment Plant; Council member Barnett requested
clarification on the suggested Corps of Engineer study under
Section 205 and the removal of the gravel bar.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending and
prospective litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Beauchamp and Nbore absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
3. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett,
Buchanan, Doty and Sparling and Assistant City Manager
Wittenberg and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
Council members Beauchamp and Moore absent and excused.
4. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Buchanan.
5. OONSENT AGENER
Mayor Carmichael referred to the Consent Agenda, questioning
whether there were any additions or deletions from either
Council members or citizens present. Council member Doty II/
requested that Item No. 14 be added, however, Mayor Carmichael
stated that Jay hbite, Yakima Herald-Republic wished to speak
to that item. Mr. Mite indicated that he did not have any
objections to having it placed on the Consent Agenda. Council
member Doty requested that Items No. 16 and 20 be added,
huNever, Council member Barnett stated he had a question on
Item No. 20. Council member Barnett requested that Items No.
9 and 12 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the
general consensus of the Council that the additions of Items
No. 14 and 16 and the deletion of Items No. 9 and 12, as
' - requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent
Agenda items, including 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
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vote. Beauchamp and Moore 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. APPEARANCE BY KEN SCHILLER OF COX CABLE OF YAKIMA
Stating he has received complaints about the program,
"Escapade", Council member Sparling asked Mr. Schiller about
the policy of their station. He stated that at the time they
were trying to obtain their franchise they had promised not to
II/ bring in any bad movies. Mr. Schiller introduced Doug Brooks,
Plant Manager, who explained there is a method to wipe out the
audio and picture completely for that channel by having Cox
come out and de-tune the converter, free of Charge. He stated
that there is also available a keyed lock which can be
purdhased.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Ward Steiner, 3307 Castlevale, stated he works with a licensed
broker representing the Hartford Deferred Compensation Plan.
He compared some of the benefits management would have with
Hartford Deferred Compensation that the ICMA program does not
offer. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg interrupted Mr.
Steiner to suggest that he speak with the appropriate staff
members.
Don Brule, 9 No. 65th Ave. expressed his objection to the
program, "Escapade", being available on Cox Cable. He stated
he is concerned that this programming is accessible to kids.
Roland McLaughlin, Rt. 2, Box 643, stated that he also objects
to the program, "Escapade". He stated that he has been
advised there is nothing that can legally be done to prevent
this from being aired.
9. REPORT ON STATE EXAMINER'S PRELIMINARY AUDIT OF CAPITOL THEATRE
PROJECT AND CITY SHOPS PAVING PROJECT
Referring to Exhibits A and B, Council member Barnett asked
What the impact will be on the City if the Review Agencies do
not accept the unresolved costs. Don Horan, Director of
Finance & Budget, stated that he asked that question of the
State Attorney General's Office and it was their feeling that
we would not be penalized. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded
by Buchanan to approve the report. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Beauchamp and Moore absent.
*10. SET DATE OF HEARING FOR 1981 GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Mardh 9 and 16, 1982 were set as the dates of hearing on the
1981 Grantee Performance Report.
*11. AGREEMENT ACCEPTING COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4622, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
agreement accepting Community Development Block Grant No.
B-8244C-53-0008 from the United States of America, Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
12. CHANGE ORDER NO. 13, NASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION,
CONTRACT NO. 5, SCHEDULE A
Jon Wiese, Sanitary Engineer, responded to several questions
asked by Council member Barnett regarding various items in the
change order. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, expressed her
displeasure about some of -these Changes; asking why the
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contractor is not responsible for some of these costs.
Following discussion, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by
Buchanan to approve Change Order No. 13 to Contract No. 5,
Schedule A.
*13. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR WATER SUPERINTENDENT AND CITY MANAGER
The out of state travel requests were approved for Frank
Mabry, Water/Irrigation Superintendent to attend the Pacific
Northwest Section of AWWA Annual Conference in Medford,
Oregon, April 15 & 16, 1982, at a cost of $275 and for the
City Manager to attend the Regional Spring Conference meeting
of Oregon-Washington City Management Associations in Gleneden
Beach, Oregon, March 30-April 2, 1982, at a cost of $170.
*14. AWARD BID FOR CITY LEGAL ADVERTISING
The staff recommendation to award the bid for the City's legal
advertising to the single bidder, Yakima Herald-Republic, was
accepted.
15. REPORT FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RE STATUS OF FIRE MASTER PLAN
STUDY
Larry Wright, Acting Director of Community and Economic
Development, gave a brief outline of the information contained
in the material previously distributed to the Council.
Council member Doty requested monthly status reports on this
project. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Barnett,
seconded by Doty to accept the report. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Beauchamp and Moore absent.
*16. REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF REVISED REFUSE REROUTING SYSTEM
The report was accepted.
17. REPORT ON PROPOSED TRANSIT MARKETING PROGRAM AND CONSIDERATION OF
STAFF SUPPORT
Dan Neaton, Transit Manager, gave some background information
on a marketing program which was approved by Council in 1980,
of which only 4 of the 8 programs outlined were hmplemented.
He stated he would like Council authorization to hire a
temporary Marketing Specialist to be financed out of the
Marketing Specialist Fund to initiate the four remaining
programs; Fare Exchange Progran, Employer Subsidized Passes,
"Getting Around" - Transit Makes the Difference, and Media
Tradeouts. There was discussion concerning the fare box
revenue receipts ratio to the operating expenses. In response
to Council member Budhanan's question, Mr. Newton explained
that staff is recut the hiring of the DA IV who used to
be the secretary to the Public Works Director to do this work.
He stated that she has taken some marketing programs and is
familiar with the City and its transit system. Council
members then asked questions about the media trade-outs and
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canuented that this program was discontinued several years ago
as being non-productive. Council member Barnett stated that
before the funds are expended for these marketing programs, we
should find out where we are in our revenues and expenditures.
Council Timbers asked for comparison figures on the transit
fares from some of the other jurisdictions, such as Spokane
and Bremerton. Council member Sparling also asked for a
background on the person staff was recommending to fill this
position. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Buchanan to
table this for two weeks until staff has an opportunity to
come back with further information, as requested. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Beauchamp and Moore absent.
18. REPORT ON WNSULTANT STUDY OF SLUDGE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Dennis Bertek, Supervising Sanitary Engineer, reported that
the consultant's recommendation indicates that on the short
term, the City should negotiate with the County to get a
favorable rate to spread the sludge at the landfill. He
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stated staff would continue to look at alternatives to put it
on farm land, etc. for a long term plan. He reported that DOE
was pleased with this report. Gary Gray, Gary Gray and
Associates, commented that a firm, Entranco, helped with this
report. He commented on the recommendations and alternatives
given in the report; disposing of sludge in County landfill;
set up completely separate sludge disposal site; or set up an
agricultural utilization program. He recommended entering
into an agreement with the County whereby the City uses the
existing County landfill in Terrace Heights on an interim
basis, if not a permanent basis. He suggested that Council
read the report in full or consider a Council Committee.
Following discussion, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by
Sparling to continue this it to the next Study Session.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp and MOore
absent.
*19. ORDINANCE ZONING PROPERTY AT 56TH AVENUE AND TIETON DRIVE (TANCARA
SUBDIVISION)
ORDINANCE NO. 2600, AN ORDINANCE rezoning property within the
TANCARA Subdivision at the intersection of 56th Avenue and
Tieton Drive in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R-1,
Single-Family Zone to Planned Development Zone.
20, ORDINANCE AMENDING CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN (SEWER
MAINTENANCE)
Mayor Carmichael stated that there are a couple of Council
members who need to leave shortly, which would leave the
Council without a quorum. During the discussion on whether to
continue this item to another meeting, Council member Buchanan
excused himself. (Council member Buchanan absent after 5:15
p.m.) It was MOVED by Sperling, seconded by Barnett to
continue this item for one week. Carried by 3-1 voice vote.
Doty voting nay. Beauchamp, Buchanan and MOore absent.
21. OTHER BUSINESS
Information Items
Items of Information supplied to Council were: memorandum
from Director of Public Works, Willis White re: Resignation;
letter from Representative Sid Morrison re City's request for
help in repair of dike at Wastewater Treatment Plant.
2/20/82; memorandum from Tom Day re: Army Corps of Engineers
letter of February 10, 1982 re dike repair at Wastewater
Treatment Plant. 2/17/82; letter from Corps of Engineers re:
dike repair at Wastewater Treatment Plant. 2/10/82. letter
to McCaw Communications from Bruce Crest, Cable TV Coordinator
re violation of Yakima Valley frandhise. 2/5/82; letter from
Capitol Theatre to Dick Zais re possible sharing of
II/ operational responsibilities with the Yakima Center. 2/11/82;
letter from Preston, Thorgrimson, Ellis & Holman Law Offices
re: Harbor Insurance vs. Mullen and City of Yakima. 2/1/82;
R. W. Beck's Monthly Progress Report on Yakima Wastewater
Project for December, 1981. 2/1/82; request from Mary
Ferriera for domestic water service at 1802 E. Viola Ave.
2/16/82; request from Scott D. Johnson for domestic water
service at 1804 E. Viola Ave. 2/16/82; request from Richard
R. Goodman for sanitary sewer service at 1403 So. 24th Ave.
2/8/82; request from Hans Van Gilst and Joan Biever for
sanitary sewer service at 915 No, 15th Ave. 1/31/82; news
release re Leaf Collection Program. 2/11/82; Yakima Fire
Department Emergency Activity Report for January, 1982;
Department of Engineering & Utilities monthly report for
February, 1982; monthly report of Permit Center for January,
1982; Police & Fire Civil Service regular meeting of January
19, 1982; Parks & Recreation Commission minutes of January 13,
1982; Parks & Recreation Commission minutes of December 9,
1981; Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee minutes of
February 4, 1982; Cable TV Advisory Committee minutes of
January 21, 1982; Cable TV Advisory Committee minutes of
FEBRUARY 23, 1982
January 7, 1982 and copy of Interim By-Laws; memo frun Bruce
Crest, Cable TV Coordinator. 2/10/82; article from Seattle
Times re: "Major Changes Seen in Aid Plan for Cities."
2/10/82; article from The News Tribune re: "Tax Share
Cunprcmise Nearer." 2/10/82; article from Seattle P -I re:
"Local Tax Plans Lacking in Consensus." 2/10/82; article fran
Business Week re: "Reagan's Blueprint for Shrinking
Government." 2/15/82; article fran Wall Street Journal re:
Republic Air's Pilots, Some Flight Attendants Agree to Pay
Deferrals." 2/23/82; Seattle's Capitol Report. 2/5/82; "The
Mayor". 2/1/82; OJG Newsletter. 2/5/82; COG Memorandum re:
Local Forum on Oil/Gas Impacts in Yakima County. 2/2/82; and
Legislative Bulletin's dated 2/12/82 & 2/10/82.
22. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Barnett that the meeting
adjourn at the hour of 5:17 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Beaudhamp, Buchanan and Moore absent.
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