HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/1983 Study Session MARCH 15, 1983 1 5
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Assistant Mayor Lynn Buchanan, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp,
Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sparling. Mayor Carmichael
absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Doty encouraged City Council members to attend
the Open House tour of the Housing Services Center on Saturday
morning, March 19, 1983. She indicated the tour would be a
good experience and opportunity to meet the Housing Services
Center advisory group members.
Council member Sparling referred to a recent newspaper article
addressing the status on the various City pools. City Manager
Zais informed Council of two public hearings scheduled by the
Parks Commission regarding City Aquatic needs. He stated the
meetings will be held on March 21 and 22, 1983, after which
the Parks Commission will respond back to Council with a
preliminary report.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION
It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing prospective
litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael
absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
3. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Assistant Mayor Buchanan presiding, Council members
Barnett, Beauchamp, Doty, Moore and Sparling present. Mayor
Carmichael absent and excused.
4. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Doty.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Assistant Mayor Buchanan referred to the items placed on the
Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions
or deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
City Manager Zais requested Item No. 15 be postponed for one
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the January 25, 1983 hearing for Item No. 13 and, therefore,
would abstain from voting on that item. It was the general
consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item No. 15, as
requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent
Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title.
It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty that the Consent
Agenda, as read, be passed. Carried by a 5-1 roll call vote.
Barnett abstaining from voting on Item No. 1.3 due to his
absence at the January 25, 1983 hearing on the item. Mayor
Carmichael 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. MINUTES
The Council minutes of February 1, 1983, were approved, having
been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one
present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
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8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
9. HEARING ON 1983 IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT ROLL
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the 1983
Irrigation Maintenance Assessment Roll, Dennis Covell,
Director of Engineering and Utilities, introduced Frank Mabry,
Superintendent, Water Division. Frank Mabry began discussion,
informing Council that 60% of the districts comprising the
1983 Irrigation Maintenance Assessment Roll did not receive a
rate adjustment. He addressed District No. 688 which received
a 71% increase. He informed Council that the 71% increase was
primarily attributed to the replacement of a badly worn pump
at a cost of $3,000. He addressed other districts which
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incurred significant increases and informed Council of the
criteria for the increases; District No. 857 incurred a 36%
rate increase due to 1983 expenditures including $1,000 pump
and the establishment of a cash reserve, District No. 837
received a recommended 36% rate increase due to compensation
for 1983 expenditures and establishment of a cash reserve, and
District No. 308, or the General Irrigation System, received a
recommended 25% rate increase, to compensate for the 1983
expenditures including a $2,000 pump replacement. Mr. Mabry
informed Council this pump-operated system was constructed in
1919 using wood stave pipe which has deteriorated
significantly. He commented on the appropriation of Community
Development Block Grant funds which have been earmarked for
this area. Mr. Mabry responded to- Council's questions.
Council member Barnett expressed his concerns regarding the
lack of 1982 actual data and the necessary costs information
from the private canal and power companies. He expressed his
concerns regarding districts that are incurring a rate
increase which is higher than the estimated expenditure
percentage. He referred to District No. 308, wherein that
district has estimated expenditures for 1983 of approximately
15.9% however, the proposed rate increase is 25%. Council
member Barnett reiterated his concern regarding a proposed
' rate increase higher than estimated expenditures for a
district, that has an- adequate cash balance. Council member
Beauchamp stated he had similar concerns regarding the use of
estimated figures versus 1982 actual data as a basis for the
proposed rate increases. Assistant Mayor Buchanan requested
citizens wishing to speak, do so by District number. Those
citizens speaking in opposition to the irrigation assessment
roll were: District No. 308: Monroe Rentz, 803 S. Naches
Avenue; Magnolia Rentz, 1001 S. 6th Street; Marge Grove, 103
S. 6th Street, who requested an improvement in water pressure
for her district; Albert Lantrip, 808 Pioneer Lane, owns two
parcels at '215 S. 8th Street, informed Council of his
inability to locate a water outlet on one of the parcels; Rev.
John Adams, 915 S. Naches Avenue, informed Council he received
an assessment, but does not receive irrigation water; C. H.
Himms, Granger, Lot 6, Block 82, Naches Avenue, stated a water
outlet is not available on his property; District No. 378:
Rube Riley, 424 S. 18th Avenue; District No. 508: Joe
Leingang, 918 S. llth Avenue, requested improved water
pressure; District No. 534: George Corbett, 2702 W. Chestnut,
representing himself and his neighbors, requested information
regarding the current assessment for his district;
District No. 556: Al Owens, 620 S. 23rd Avenue;
District No. 664: Wilma DePue,.1405 S. 1st Avenue and Maxine
Saylor, 1407 S. 7th Avenue, commented on low:water pressure in
their areas; District No. 688: Allison Pike, 408 N. 23rd
Avenue, questioned if the $3,000 pump, necessary for their
district, could be prorated; and District No. 837: Sis
Patnode, 511 W. Pierce, spoke in opposition to paying an
irrigation assessment for water they do not use. Council
members and staff responded to these citizens, regarding their
concerns, informing them of substantial Community Development
Block Grant funds which have been allocated for irrigation
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needs. Frank Mabry responded to those citizens who reported
problems with their irrigation needs, informing them staff
would research and help solve these problems. Mr. Mabry also
clarified the policies and procedures pertaining to irrigation
assessment by the square foot of property owned by
individuals. There being no other citizens wishing to speak
to this issue, the public portion of the hearing was closed.
Council member Barnett proposed a point of consideration by
the Council, wherein, those districts whose percent increase
in costs is less than the proposed 1983 percent rate increase,
and where there is a beginning estimated cash balance
sufficient to meet four months operating needs, he proposed
the rate increase for those districts not exceed the estimated
1983 costs. He stated that those districts that meet the
criteria, as outlined, should be changed in the ordinance.
Discussion followed regarding the types of data and problems
incurred in compiling the 1983 Irrigation Assessment Roll.
The Ordinance confirming the irrigation maintenance assessment
roll for the City of Yakima for the calendar year 1983, having
been read by title, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore
that the Ordinance as read, be passed. Council member
Beauchamp suggested staff research Council member Barnett's
proposal. Discussion followed regarding the consolidation of
some of the districts during which City Attorney Andrews
elaborated on the legal aspects and constraints pertaining to
the consolidation of water districts. Council member
Beauchamp reiterated his desire to request staff to research
Council member Barnett's proposal, before taking any formal
action on the issue. The question was called for a vote on
the motion. Motion failed 3 -3 by roll call vote. Barnett,
Beauchamp and Sparling voting nay. Carmichael absent. It was
the consensus of the Council to request staff to research
Council member Barnett's proposal and return in one week.
*10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PERSONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH BRUCE BELFIELD FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT IN THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. D -4785, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
personal services agreement with Bruce Belfield.
*11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PERSONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH ALICE BACHISON, FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT IN THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. D -4786, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute a personal
services contract with Alice Bachison.
*12. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY LOAN FOR THE PURCHASE OF STREET
LIGHTS
RESOLUTION NO. D -4787, A RESOLUTION authorizing a temporary
loan from 199 - Federal Shared Revenue Fund to 000 - General Fund,
and providing for repayment.
*13. RESOLUTION DENYING THE APPLICATION FOR A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO A
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 3502 TIETON DRIVE, AS REQUESTED BY
D. A. HABECK
RESOLUTION NO. D -4788, A RESOLUTION denying an application by
D. A. Habeck for a major modification to a Planned Development
zone at 3502 Tieton Drive, Yakima, Washington.
*14. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL FOR PERSONNEL DIVISION
The out -of -state travel for Julie Lande, Buyer, Purchasing
Division, to attend the semi- annual PNPPA Conference in
Eugene, Oregon, March 16 -18, 1983, at a cost of $297, was
approved.
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*15. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
AN ORDINANCE relating to City government personnel;
authorizing special assignment pay, was postponed for one
week.
*16. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
ORDINANCE NO. 2678, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
adopting a classification and compensation plan for City
employees to be effective April 16, 1983; amending Sections
2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*17. ORDINANCE GRANTING A MAJOR MODIFICATION/REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 54 WEST NOB HILL BOULEVARD, AS REQUESTED FOR - BAMBOO TERRACE
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ORDINANCE NO. 2679, AN ORDINANCE affirming the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and granting a majdr modification
to a Planned Development Zone, and rezoning proerty from R-2,
Two-Family Zone to Planned Development Zone, at 54 West Nob
Hill Boulevard in the City of Yakima, Washington.
*18. ORDINANCE GRANTING A REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF
THE 300 BLOCK.OF SOUTH 10TH AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY D. MILLER AND
J. SAHR
ORDINANCE NO. 2680, AN ORDINANCE affirming the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property in the 300
block of South 10th Avenue from R-3, Multiple-Family Zone to
B-1, Modified Business Zone.
*19. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SALES TAX PAYMENTS (VOLCANO
CLEANUP) (SECOND READING)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for sales :tax payments
(volcano clean-up), having been read by title only at a
previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second
reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2681, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1983 Budget for
the City of Yakima and appropriating money within 197-Volcano
Emergency Fund for expenditure during the year 1983.
*20. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR OUTSTANDING 1982 ENCUMBRANCES
(SECOND READING)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for outstanding 1982
encumbrances, having been read by title only at a previous
meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO, 2682, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1983 Budget for
the City of Yakima; appropriating the total amount of $260,408
from unappropriated balances to various accounts in various
funds for expenditure during,the year. 1983.
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*21. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE . 1983 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS -- STREET LIGHTS, STREET BUDGET AND VOLCANO LOAN INTEREST
(FIRST READING)
AN ORDINANCE amending the 1983 Budget of the. City of Yakima;
appropriating the various amounts from unappropriated fund
balances within various funds for expenditure during 1983,
having been ready by title only at this meeting, was laid on
the table for one week or until March 22, 1983.
22. OTHER BUSINESS
Council member Doty addressed the vacancy- on the Community
Programming Committee. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by
Beauchamp, to appoint Thuracial Fields-Wright to the Community
Programming Committee to fill the vacancy created by Audrey
Fetters. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael
absent.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Beauchamp to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing prospective
litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael
absent.'
Items of Information
Items of information supplied to the Council were: Yakima
Valley Conference of Governments Newsletter dated March 7,
1983; memo from the City Attorney regarding damage claims
referred to the insurance company. 3/8/83; news release from
the Parks Department re: public meetings regarding City
aquatics needs. 3/9/83; Fire Department's Emergency Activity
Report for February, 1983; minutes of the February 9, 1983,
meeting of the Yakima District Board of Health, and minutes of
the February 15, 1983, meeting of the Police and Fire Civil
Service Commission.
23. ADJOURNMENT
Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting
was adjourned at the hour of 5:45 P.M.
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