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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/12/1983 Business Meeting L. 33 APRIL 12, 1983 BUSINESS MEETING 1. ROLL CALL The City Council met in session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington, Mayor Lynn Carmichael presiding. Council manbers Clarence Barnett, Lynn Buchanan, Shirley Doty, and W. K. "Pete" Mbore and Assistant City Manager Larry Wittenberg and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council members Henry Beauchamp and Jack Sparling present after 6:40 p.m. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Mayor Carmichael. 3. omsENT 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 Barnett requested Items Nos. 8 and 20 be added to the Consent Agenda. Council member Buchanan requested Item No. 20 remain off the Consent Agenda, however, following a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to add It No. 20 to the Consent Agenda. Council member Barnett requested Items Nos. 19, 21b and 26 be deleted fran the Consent Agenda. Council member Doty requested Items Nos. 24 and 28 be deleted and Council member Budhanan requested Item No. 13 be deleted from the Consent Asenda. Ines Rice, citizen, requested Items Nos. 18 and 19 be deleted fran the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items Nos. 8 and 20 and the deletion of Items Nos. 13, 18, 19, 21b, 24, 26 and 28, as requested, be made. The Deputy City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) Council member Barnett requested that Council address Items Nos. 9 and 12 following Audience Participation. Mayor Carmichael stated that Dr. Starr, Superintendent, Yakima School District No. 7, had requested Item No. 10 be discussed following Audience Participation. Council member Barnett suggested Items Nos. 9, 10 and 12 be addressed in that order following Audience Participation. Mayor Carmichael addressed representatives from the Capitol 11/ Theatre in the audience, informing them Council was very satisfied with the Capitol Theatre Annual Report, which was the purpose for placing the item on the Consent Agenda. She inquired if they wished to add any contents or had any questions for Council, of Which they indicated they did not. Mayor Carmichael thanked than for attending the meeting. Discussion followed regarding setting an adjournment time for the meeting due to the numerous item on the agenda. It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Moore that Council plan to adjourn at the hour of 9:00 p.m., to be sure to address those citizens/staff that have attended the meeting to speak to any of the particular items and postpone those items not reached by the adjournment hour. Council mother Doty expressed her concerns that a 9:00 p.m. adjournment would not be an adequate amount of time and suggested 10:00 p.m. as an adjournnent hour. Council member Moore stated he preferred to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. It was MOVED by Budianan, seconded by Moore to anend the notion to adjourn the Council meeting at the hour of 9:30 p.m. The question was called for the vote on the motion. Failed by 3-4 voice vote. Barnett, Carmichael, Doty and Sperling voting nay. Discussion followed. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to amend the main motion to 434 APRIL 12, 1983 adjourn the Council meeting at the hour of 10:00 p.m. Carried by 6-1 voice vote. Sparling voting nay. The question was called for a vote on the main motion. Carried by 6-1 voice vote. Sparling voting nay. *4. MINUTES • The Council minutes of February 15 and 22, 1983 and March 1, 8, 15 & 22, 1983 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION John Klingle, 1312 W. Walnut, was present to address a forthcoming report from staff regarding. revised City traffic codes. He urged Council to process this report in a timely manner. Ines Rice, 4409 W. Arlington, was present to express her • approval of Council's action to determine a reasonable adjournment time,-hcwever, she spoke in opposition to the voluminous agenda for this eveninO's meeting. . ced V . . l n Hanson. He i COuncr1% gn7g was previously the FinancerDirector of Cowlitz County. Mayor Carmichael welcomed Mr. Hanson to the City of Yakima. 9. REPORT ON CLEARVIEW TRIANGLE AT INTERSECTION OF TIETON DRIVE & 32ND AVENUE Leonard Crcse, 3111 Tieton Drive, was present to provide Council with a summary of his January 4, 1983 appearance to Council on this subiect. which was. a result of a letter he had received fran the City. reauestina him to modify his hedge on his property to allow for proper visibility at the intersection of Tieton Drive and 32nd Avenue. He reminded Council that at his previous appearance before Council, he informed than he has maintained the height of the hedge (20") on this property at the same height which was created by a local improvement completed on Tieton Drive and 32nd Avenue in 1963-64. He informed Council of the details of the previous L.I.D. which set the requirements for his hedge height. He stated there are many other intersections in the City in which this situation also exists, and expressed his belief that an ordinance should pertain to all citizens. John Vanek, Assistant City Attorney, provided an explanation of the requirements of the Yakima Municipal Ccde, Chapter 8.80.010. Council member Sparling questioned if there was a street light at the intersection of Tieton Drive and 32nd Avenue. Mr. Van* responded in the affirMative. Council member more expressed his opinion of the importance to clarify different intersections that are controlled versus uncontrolled intersections. He stated he felt there should be an exemption 'II/ of this intersection fran the clearview regulation due to the existing stop light at the intersection which creates a controlled intersection. - Del Kary, Superintendent, Street DivisiOn, was present to provide an explanation of how the complaint originally can to the Street Division's attention. Apparently, a citizen had contacted the Street Division in response to an adverted accident due to poor visibility at the intersection. Council member Buchanan expressed his desire to see the City staff conduct better communications with the citizens regarding situations such as this one, wherein an ordinance is ganged which effects the property of citizens. City Attorney Andrews informed Council that Assistant City Attorney Vanek had provided an explanation of the Municipal Code pertaining to the clearview regulation and if Council wished to formally change the code, they may do so at this L . 5 APRIL 12, 1983 time. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Sparling to request staff to prepare an ordinance that would eliminate the clearview regulation at controlled intersections, referring to intersections with street lights. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Mr. Croce informed Council he was planning to make a reduction in the hedge, however, he did not feel the amount of reduction would help the current prdblem. Council member Buchanan addressed the problem of changing ordinances and not addressing the L.I.D.'s (Local Improvement District's) which would be effected by the changed code. Council member Doty suggested an evaluation of this issue from time to time may he advisable. Council member Buchanan expressed concerns about the form letter sent to citizens informing then of violations of Municipal Codes. Council member Doty informed Council that she had been in contact with the Street Division and a new form letter has been devised which is npre acceptable. Council member Moore stated he felt it would be better public relations for the City if staff were to contact citizens by telephone when a problem arises, before sending a letter. Del Kary informed Council this practice is already in place within the department, however, due to a transfer of the Street Inspector duties and functions from the Street Division to the Engineering Division, this breakdown in communications occurred. 10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 REGARDING LIONS PARK Council member Barnett expressed his concerns with the lease agreement leasing Lions Park property to the School District during school hours for the purposes of physical education, recreation and other programs in order to administer and enforce legal use of the park in relationship to the Davis High School campus. He explained his desire to see the School District become responsible for any damage incurred to park facilities, such as tennis court nets, while the school is using the facilities and would like to see this reflected in the resolution. Council member Barnett also express& his other concern with the lease, wherein, the school is given the right to exclude the public from the park during leased hours. He informed Council of the many citizens he has seen using the park during the hours outlined in the agreenent and does not want to see these citizens excluded from using a public park. Stan Lochrie, Chairman, Parks and Recreation Ccmmission, was present to assure Council the School District's intention is not to exclude citizens from using the park in the manner for which the park was created, however, the school is seeking to effectively control the areas of the school campus in an effort to diminish illegalized drug sales. He indicated this lease would allow for better control of the problem. Mayor Carmichael expressed her concern of relinquishing responsibility to the school; that possibly the City is not properly addressing the problem that exists. She also addressed possible conflicts which may arise if the City begins construction at Lions Park. Stan Lodhrie assured Council, that the lease will not prevent, in any way, City construction at Lions Park. Council member Barnett addressed his first concern of school resconsibilitv of tennis court repair. Stan Lochrie referred to past agreements with the School District where there has been a good relationship built between the City and the - School District. He indicated the monetary element of tennis court repair is minimal and expressed his concern of jeopardizing the positive relationship which new exists between the City and the School District. City Attorney Andrews elaborated on the resolution informing Council of the effort to vest authority to the school during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on school days only, therefore, making the leased premises available to the public at other hours consistent with City Policies and reaulati.ons applicable to other City parks. Council member Beauchamp commented he has heard complaints from citizens regarding problems at the park and expressed his support to give this lease agreement an opportunity to work. It was MOVED by Beauchamp to adopt the agreement as recommended on a 436 APRIL 12, 1983 trial basis. The motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Carmichael informed Council that before the resolution is read, Ines Rice has indicated she would like to comment on this item. Ines Rice, 4409 W. Arlington, was present to request clarification regarding law enforcement if this lease is approved. She questionel'if the City Police would be excluded from the school grounds. City Attorney Andrews responded, informing her that, no, in fact, this agreement would allow for better, more effective control as the park would become part of the school campus, enabling the Police to became more effective. Ines Rice questioned if this type of lease agreement could be arranged with High School. Council member Sparling questioned if there was a possibility of selling Lions Park to the School District versus a lease agreement. City AttOrney Andrews responded that this possibility would require considerably more research. Resolution No. D-4791, having been read by title, it was MOVED II/ by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty that the Resolution, as read, be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D74791, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Lions Paik - Lease Agreement with Yakima School District No. 7. Council member Doty commented that Reverend Robert Trimble was present at this time to speak on Item No. 7. It was the consensus of the Council to address Item No. 7 at this time. 7. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR MEMORIALS TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Mayor Carmichael read a telegram she had received this afternoon from 157 residents of Sun Tors signed by Agnes Harrington, Six No. Sixth Street, rejecting to the proposed street name change of Sixth Street to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive. Mayor Carmichael stated she was absent for the previous Council meting regarding this item and questioned if Reverend Trimble had any, new information for Council. Reverend Robert Trimble, 124 Terrace-Park Drive, spoke on behalf of the NAACP and the Committee to rename Sixth Street, supporting the effort to rename Sixth Street to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive. He expressed his apposition to the possibility of renaming Central Street to Dr. Martin Luther King Street as it would not honor Dr. Martin Luther King in the manner Reverend Trimble believes is appropriate. Reverend Trimble indicated Arlington Street would be acceptable if Sixth Street was not possible. He stated he was in 100% agreement to rename the Southeast Canmunity Center to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center. Council member Doty informed Reverend Trimble that the complaints expressed by citizens against the street rename is not against any particular street, but they are in opposition to any street name change due to the extensive Change in records required and costs involved with a street name change. Pauline Hirning, 1211 S. II/ Fourth Avenue; was present to speak in apposition to a street name change due to the expense and indicated she could not afford to have her propertrtax raised. Ines Rice, 4409 W. Arlington, was present to speak in opposition to the proposed street name change due to the cost incurred by the City. Mayor Carmichael expressed her reservations of a street name plate consisting of 48" and. the cost involved of $3,800 to initially construct the signs. She also addressed the expensive replacement costs due to the size of the street name. Mayor Carmichael spoke in support of renaming the Southeast Community Center to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center. Council member BeauchaMp informed Council that the 'possibility of renaming the Southeast 'Community Center is currently before the Board for a 'decision. Council member Beauchamp indicated he agreed with staff's suggestion that January 15 be proclaimed "Dr. Martin King Day" and for those employees wishing to do so, they could take their personal holiday on that day in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Council member Barnett indicated he would like to defer making a decision on this 'item until the Board of the APRIL 12, 1983 4 3 7 Southeast Community Center makes a determination on a name flange for the Center. It was the consensus of the Council to . defer action on this item at this time until a determination is made by the Board of the Southeast Community Center regarding renaming the Center to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Center. 12. PRESENTATION OF WATER RATE STUDY Frank Mabry, Superintendent, Water Division, was present to briefly review staff's report and requested Council to address the philosophical approach taken by the Utility Rate Advisory Board pertaining to proposed water rate adjustments for 1983. Joseph Andreotti, Chairperson, and Shannon Smith, of the II/ Utility Rate Advisory Board (URAB) were present to provide an overview of the URAB's philosophy and were available to respond to Council's questions. Mayor Carmidhael expressed Council's appreciation for the work completed by the Board. .Joseph Andreotti began discussion, informing Council of the Board's desire to provide a better equity to all users of the water system and to neet the revenue requirements to operate the water supply facilities. He requested Council consider their proposal. Shannon Smith informed Council the Board had tried to make the water rates easy to understand and to administer. He Stated the Board wished to eliminate the subsidies and keep any one group of water users from benefiting at the expense of another group. Council member Barnett questioned a segment of the Board's philosophy wherein the Water Fund should not be used as a vehicle to raise funds for use outside the Water Division. He questioned if the Board had specifically addressed the 12.5% in-lieu-of taxes which amounts to $275,000. He stated the Water Fund is contributing 12.5% to the General Fund and it appears that under this proposed philosophy, Council would have to address this issue also. Shannon Smith responded, informing Council the DRAB did not discuss the tax. Council member Beauchamp addressed the proposed philosophy Wherein no one user group should subsidize another group. He questioned if the Board has researched other communities Which relfected the same philosophy. Shannon Smith responded, informing Council that the first portion of the study did address other communities and expanded on their findings. Mr. Andreotti informed Council that Yakima's current water rates are lower than Kennewick and Renton; slightly higher than Spokane. He indicated that if the Board's water rate proposals were accepted, Yakima's rates would be comparable to the Kennewick/Richland area; below the Everett area and higher than the Spokane area. Council member Beauchamp questioned if the Chamber of Commerce had participated in the URAB's meetings. Mr. Andreotti indicated that the Chamber of Commerce had been notified of all meetings, of Which a Chamber representative attended three meetings and then discontinued II/ attending. Council member Barnett expressed his concerns for the residential water user; indicating this user may have an increase as high as 44% and, conversely, the volume user could have a significant decrease. He also expressed his concerns regarding the possibility of commercial/industrial users incurring an increase of up to 50% which would amount to several thousand dollars. Council member Barnett stated that in talking with several of the large businesses. they have indicated they cannot absorb a $2 to $5,000 bi-mnnthly incrpap in water rates. He went on to address those districts in the City Which do not have access to irrigation water, therefore, forcing citizens to use domestic water for irrigation purposes. Council member Barnett stated he saw an adverse impact on the lower income people under this philosophy as well as an adverse effect on the commercial/ industrial users. Shannon Smith expressed the URAB's philosophy that, due to subsidies received in the past, businesses were in a better position to pass on the cost than residential users. Council member Sparling spoke in opposition, stating businesses are suffering in these present times of economic hardship and cannot continually absorb added costs. HP indicated hp would like tn a reduction in water 438 APRIL 12, 1983 rates versus the proposed. increases. 'Mr. Andreotti was questioned about the possible consequences if the URAB's recommendations are not adopted by the Council. Mr. Andreotti responded, emphasizing that action is necessary at this time _ or Council will be dealing with a bigger problem in two years. Addressing the proposed water rate .structure, he cemented that big business will possibly move outside the City limits and drill their own wells, therefore, the smaller-ccmercial users will be the most adversely affected. Council member Budhaftan-questioned Table 9B therein the 'comercial user who is utilizing a 1 meter size :would be paying $629.88 for 1,500 cubic feet of water versus an industrial user who is utilizing a 4" meter and paying $512.82, which indicates the commercial user - would be paying more. Mr. Smith responded, indicating Council member Buchanan's example is of a high volume user; he referred to the same Table, addressing the Commercial user whage consumption is 165.53 cubic feet utilizing a 1" meter at a proposed cost of $74.04 which is a 11/ decrease frcm the current cost of $74.55. Council member Moore expressed his concerns of the proposal which states the rates are the same- for consumption,- yet the Commercial user and- the Industrial user utilizing the same amount of water, 1,500 cubic feet, that-the Commercial user is paying more. Mr. Smith responded, informing Council that the capital cost recovery change is- caning -into play -in those figures. Council member Moore questioned if the capital cost recovery charge is less on a 4" meter size versus a 11/2" , meter size. Council member Buchanan stated that under the -proposed water rate structure, it does not matter at the water consumption is, the cost is greater for a small service than a large service. Mr. Smith explained there must be an error-in Table 9B. Mayor Carmichael informed the Council- she had received a call from Greg Stuart, General Manager of the Central Washinaton State Pair arrinndq who info her the fairaronnds have two water meters, which would increase their oasts 25% for one meter and 74% for the other meter, averaging out to a 49.5% increase. John Klingle,- 1312 W. Walnut, was present to comment on the proposed water rate study.. He questioned Table 6C, Forecasted Bi-monthly Service,Chargestor 1985, 1986 and 1987, thigh reflects considerable- capital cost charge increases. He also cemented concerning Table 11, wherein he exaressed his opinion that- the -Low; Residential figure is inaccurate: there are Many water users consume less than the'lowest list_ed'rate." Mr. Klingle also-addressed Table-9 therein the 2" uater user has-been-eliminaed from the Chart. He cemented that the overall proposed plan was good, however, he suggested implementing a two-rate structure for the - first year, to then go back to one rate; cost of water consumed. Ines Rice, 4409 W. Arlington, was present to question upon what criteria the URAB have based their future rates as outlined in the Proposal. Frank Mabry responded, informina M. Rice that the fiaures were a estimate which included factors that need to be addressed such as major cost items. Ms. Rice spoke in opposition to disallowing the surcharge placed_ on water customers outside the City limits. .At this time, Mr. Smith reported back to Council referring to II/ Table 6C, which illustrates the Bi-monthly Service Charge by Meter Size. He referred to Table 7 which illustrates the required water rate for the W12-CernMercial user as $.41 per cubic foot and $.31 for the W13-Industrial user. He informed Council that the URAB is not proposing that the preferential user, or those users who enjoyed preferential rates in the past. be forced immediately into the higher rate; the proposal is over a three-year cericq. Council‘ member Moore expressed his disatisfaction with the philosophy of the proposed water rate structure. Pauline Hirningi 1211 So. Fourth Avenue, was present to express her gratitude -for the water services provided to citizens and suggested that water rates be maintained at the present level. Council member Barnett requested clarification of Table 5, 6A and 8. Frank Mabry responded clarifying Council member Barnett's questions. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg questioned Council if they ureferred to have this item trought back to than at the next business meeting6 Council member Barnett express& his APRIL 12, 193 439 concerns regarding the policy issues which have not been adequately addressed and the time element involved due to the recent issuance of water/sewer bonds. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty that this it be placed on next week's Study Session meeting agenda. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 6. RECONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1983 Mayor Carmichael addressed a letter she had received from Robert Sinclair, Chairperson of the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee, requesting further direction from Council regarding the Committee's work program. She 11/ indicated she would provide this information to the rest of the Council for their inforuation. John Beer. Jr., Director of Community and Economic Development, was present to provide background information on this item. Council member Barnett questioned if the recent Federal Jobs Bill would have an effect on this item. Mr. Beer responded negatively, reiterating the necessity to balance the 1983 CDBG budget at this time. Council member Doty expressed her opinion that Option C, as referred to in the staff report, appeared to be the best alternative possible. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore to accept Option C as outlined in the staff report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. John Beer addressed the Federal Jobs Bill, informing Council that Yakima will receive a substantial amount due to Yakima's high unemployment rate. He indicated staff will be appearing before Council in late May or early June regarding this item. Referring back to the Community Development Blodk Grant, Housing Services Program, Council member Sparling suggested the Housing Services Center make a goal of rehabilitating 70 houses versus the 35 projected for 1983. John Beer responded, stating that it was definitely the Housing Services Center's goal to rehabilitate more houses in 1984. *8. PRESENTATION OF CAPITOL THEATRE ANNUAL REPORT The report from the Director of Community and Economic Development dated April 12, 1983 regarding the 1982 year end report for the Capitol Theatre, was accepted and approved. 11. REPORT FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING ACQUISITION OF ELECTRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT Ed Carroll, Fire Chief, was present to address the need to replace the present electronic test bench equipment. He explained the funding sdhedule, as outlined in the staff report, provided for a 50/50 split between the Fire Department and Federal Revenue Sharing/Contingency Funds. Council member Barnett expressed his opposition of using the Contingency Fund as a funding source for this item. Council member Buchanan expressed his opinion that funding for the electronic test equipment should be allocated from the Fire Department Capital Fund rather than from either of the contingency funds. Chief Carroll stated that the test equipment is for all City equipment and he expressed his understanding that Council preferred the philosophy of charging back to departments which benefit from services. Council member Buchanan cougented that this item should have been budgeted for replacement over the past 13 years and, therefore, should be funded entirely from the Fire Department Capital Fund. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Sparling to direct staff to prepare the proper legislation to authorize the purchase of electronic test equipuent, appropriating the money out of the Fire Department Capital Fund. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 13. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO COMMENCE ANNEXATION FOR AREA EAST OF CITY LIMITS Council member Buchanan referred to the excerpt of the Council meeting minutes of January 25, 1983 included in staff's report Wherein the minutes state that John Beer "contacted the major 1+ LI, 0 APRIL 12, 1983 businesses within the annexation area and they have indicated they are in agreement with the proposed annexation" however, the minutes should read that John Beer ,"contacted the major property owners within the annexation area and they have indicated they are all in agreement with the proposed annexation." Council member Buchanan expressed his desire to see the annexation initiated by the property owners versus the City. Council member Mbore spoke in support for the annexation, as the majority of citizens affected by the annexation have agreed to annex and the City could benefit from-the revenue. Discussion followed regarding the procedure in Whidh the City proceeds with the notice of intention to commence annexation-. It -was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Sparling that April 12, 1983 be set as the time for a meeting with, the, initiating party Who signed the Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation- Proceedings dated March 7, 1983, the initiating party being the City of Yakima. The question was II/ called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Buchanan voting nay. Barnett Abstaining due to his absence at an earlier meeting regarding this issue. , Following City Attorney Andrews clarification of the proper procedures necessary for this notice- of intention, Mayor Carmichael questioned -if the City of Yakima was willing to incur the indebtedness of the City of Yakima.- The council indicated its consensus in the affirmative. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Beauchamp that the annexation proposed by the City of Yakima be accepted by the City of Yakima-and that the area to be annexed- be required to -assume-its share of the City's existing indebtedness and that a Notice of Intention to Annex be filed with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 5-1 voice vote.- Buchanan voting nay. Barnett abstaining due to his absence at, an earlier meeting regarding this issue. *14. APPOINTMENT-TO FILL VACANCY ON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The reappointment of S. Wright Hawkes by the City Manager to the Board of Adjustment, was approved and confirmel. *15. REPORT FROM PERSONNEL RBGARDING U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS - DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM The report from the Personnel Officer dated April 12, 1983 regarding Tax Deferred Cdauensation Program was approved and accepted. *16. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DIVERSION DAM REPAIR RESOLUTION NO. D-4792, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement to hire -consulting engineering services in connection ,with the general irrigation. system diversion dam. *17. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WRITE-OFF OF CERTAIN UNCOLLECTABLE ACCOUNTS . RESOLUTION NO. D-4793, A RESOLUTION accepting a report of the Customer Services Manager and authorizing the write-off of certain uncollectable accounts receivable by-the Utility Funds of the City of Yakima. 19. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF-AMENDMENT NO. 20 TO THE R. W. BECK AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT Assistant City Manager Wittenberg explained-that due to the time element involved to canplete the work required, coupled with the recent vacancarcreated by Jon Wiese, it is necessary to request this legislation in order to canplete the work. Council member Barnett questioned the City's expense regarding Contract No. 6. Dennis Bertek responded to Council's questions. Resolution No. D-4795, having been read by title, APRIL 12, 1983 it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Sperling that the resolution, as read, bP passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D-4795, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to the agreement with R. W. Beck & Associates to prepare a Wastewater Facilities Design. *20. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF HARTFORD INSURANCE CLAIM REGARDING VOLCANO DAMAGE AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT RESOLUTION NO. D-4796, A RESOLUTION ratifying a settlement agreement with Hartford Insurance Company for Mount St. Helens II/ eruption ash damage, and authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a release document. *21. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIMS: a. RESOLUTION NO. D-4797, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $341.03 to Benny Kwong in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. c. RESOLUTION NO. D-4798, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Monte R. Bailey filed with the City of Yakima. *22. APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT FOR MODESTO SEER L.I.D. NO. 1033 AND MCKINLEY SERER CONTRACTS The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated April 12, 1983, with respect to the final contract payment for Modesto Sewer L.I.D. No. 1033, performed by DeBlasio Construction, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *23. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTH 40TH AVENUE & TIETON DRIVE AS REQUESTED BY ALBERTSON'S, INCORPORATED ORDINANCE NO. 2685, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 40th Avenue and Tieton Drive from R-2, Two-Family Zone and B-2, Local Business Zone, to Planned Development Zone. *25. ORDINANCE REGARDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ACTIVE AND RETIRED EMPLOYEES ORDINANCE NO. 2686, AN ORDINANCE relating to City government employees, providing for a life insurance program for city government employees; authorizing eligibility for certain retired City employees to participate in the City's hospital and medical insurance plan; amending Subsection 2.04.030 A and II/ adding Section 2.04.040 as a new section, both of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *27. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN ORDINANCE NO. 2687, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a Classification and Compensation Plan for City employees to be effective May 14, 1983; amending Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 28. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1983 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CCMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTS (First Readin4) . , Council member Doty indicated she had requested this item be taken off the Consent Agenda, however, due to the hour of the meeting, she would defer her questions until the second reading. 4 Li APRIL 12, 1983 The ordinance amending the 1983 Budget and appropriating funds for Community and Economic Developirent and Parks & Recreation Departments having been read by title Only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until April 19, 1983. 18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY Ines Rice, 4409 W. Arlington, requested this item be removed from the Consent Agenda, however, she was not present at the time Council addressed this issue. Resolution No. D-4794, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by MOore that the resolution, as read, be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D-4794, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City 11/ Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Yakima County regarding a solid waste management plan. 21b. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIM b. RESOLUTION DENYING THE CLAIM FILED BY LUIS ESCAMILLA Due to the lateness of the hour, this item was postponed. 24. ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Due to the lateness of the hour, this item was postponed. 26. ORDINANCE REAUTHORIZING THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM Due to the lateness of the hour, this item was postponed. 29. OTHER BUSINESS None Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: memo from Executive Director of Association of Washington Cities regarding AWC Officer and Board of Director Elections Resolutions and NcOinations Committees. 4/5/83; letter of appreciation from Harold and Joyce Jones to Battalion Chief Gene O'Dell and firefighters at Station No. 1 for firefighting services performed. 3/21/83; article from the Wall Street Journal entitled, "Court Orders That Shield Minorities From Layoffs Generate Bitterness." 3/23/83; Mardi 1983 Community Television Newsletter Volume 1, No. 3; Fire Department Emergency Activity Report for Mardi, 1983; minutes from the Civil Service Commission meeting of March 3, 1983; discussion summery of the Mardi 3, 1983 DARC meeting; and minutes of the March 31, 1983 Board of Appeals meeting. 30. ADJOURNMENT II/ There being no further business to came before the Council, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Sparling that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 10:05 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY • , DATE17/Mo COUNCIL 4 R .2J DATE rwl7elf COUNIii MEMBER TO ATTEST: / ivy \ Ot • CITY CLERK MAYOR