HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/26/1983 Business Meeting 450 APRIL 26, 1983
BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima,-Washington. Mayor
Lynn Carmichael presiding. Council members - Clarence Barnett,
Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete"
Moore and Jack Sparling and City Manager Zais and City
Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
2. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Beauchamp.
Mayor Carmichael proclaimed May 1, 1983 as Law Day and the
week of May 1-7, 1983 as Law We and presented the
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proclamation to City Attorney Fred Andrews, who accepted on
behalf of Assistant City Attorney John Vanek.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Carmichael referred to the its placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning hether there were any additions or
deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
Council member Barnett requested that Its Nos. 5 & 6 he
added to the Consent Agenda, however, Mayor Carmichael stated
that staff would like to make a presentation on Item No, 5.
Council member Beauchamp requested that It No. 7 be added;
however, it was the general consensus of the Council not to do
so. Council member Moore requested that the off-agenda item,
No. 17-a, be added to the Consent Agenda. Council member Doty
requested that Item No. 13 be removed and Council member
Beauchamp requested that It No. 11 be removed from the
Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council
that the addition of Items No. 6 and 17-a and the deletion of
Items Nos. 11 & 13, as requested, he made. The 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 it on the Consent Agenda handled
under one motion without further discussion.)
3a. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
4. DISCUSSION RE: WATER RATE STUDY (continued from 4/19/83)
Tarry Mathews, 805 So. 17th Avenue, read a proposal he sub-
mitted, supporting the recommendations of the Utility Rate
Advisory Board. Gary Martinkus, Chairman representing the
Yakima Motel Owner's Association, spoke in support of the
Chamber of Commerce's proposal. He stated that the motel
owners feel that an unfair burden would be placed upon than II/
with the present proposal. Gary Webster, General Manager,
Chamber of Commerce, recapped the proposal given last week for
a flat increase of 8% for non-irrigation users and 20% for
those using domestic water for irrigation purposes. He
reported that the Chamber of Commerce has kept track of the
minutes of the Utility Rate Advisory Board meetings since
September 1981. The Chamber understands staff's pcsition, and
has no particular qualms about the data base on which Frank
Mabry based his recommendations. The Chamber Board has
reviewed this proposal and our initial thought was proposed to
Council on a one-year operating need basis. He further stated
that if Council deems it appropriate to lock at a two-year
rate increase, the Chamber would accept the 13% proposal. He
referred to page five of the Utility Rate Advisory Board's
proposal and stated that the Chamber is questioning the
contribution percentage to the 12.5% in-lieu-of tax, which has
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nothing to do with the supplying of water to the community.
He suggested that Council take a lock at that and freeze it at
a fixed dollar amount.
He pointed out that the commercial and industrial users also
pay a ready to serve charge and fire service charge, in
addition to the consumption rate. Ines Rice, 4409 W.
Arlington, stated that her utility bill is already high and
agreed with Gary Webster, stating that 12.5% for government is
beyond What she can afford. Council member Moore commented
that the parks and schools should not be subsidized for
irrigation water to the extent which currently exists.
Council member Moore also proposed the formation of a Council
Committee to review the URAB study with the Board members.
Council member Doty stated there are a couple of philosophical
questions Council should address: 1) should the parks and
school irrigation rate be subsidized at the current rate? 2)
if not, what should the new rate be for parks and schools? 3)
should we be talking about a percentage or a cents increase?
and 4) how does Council feel about the 12.5% in- lieu -of tax?
She suggested that perhaps it can be decreased a percent or
two, but first, Council should get information on how much
each percent is worth in dollars. Council member Barnett
distributed information providing figures on his proposal to
utilize the Chamber's proposal (8/20%) for the last 6 months
of this year, and then.next year increase the total operating
revenue to yield an additional 4.63%, which would equal a 13%
increase. Council member Sparling asked for comparison water
rate figures for the cities of Wenatchee, Grandview, Prosser,
Sunnyside and Ellensburg. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by
Beauchamp to instruct staff to prepare the proper legislation
to increase the water rates for the balance of this year at
8%, which included legislation to raise the rate for the
ensuing year at 5%; that we also increase irrigation water
rates to 204 for residential users and 20c for the first 5,000
cf for parks and schools and 10 for each additional 100 cf
after that. Discussion followed regarding the motion and the
impact this would have on Parks and Recreation and the School
District's budgets. Staff members indicated they could have
information available on the impact on the Parks & Recreation
budget by the next Council business meeting. Mayor Carmichael
expressed her concern that this proposed increase may not be
adequate to sustain adequate reserves for debt service
requirements. The question was called for the vote on the
Motion. Carried by 5 -2 voice vote. Barnett and Carmichael
voting nay. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty that we
have a committee of the Council appointed to work with the
Utility Rate Advisory Board. Carried by 6 -1 voice vote.
Barnett abstained, stating he doesn't know the purpose of the
Committee. Council member Sparling indicated he would be
interested in working on this committee; however, no
appointments to the Committee were made.
5. PROGRESS REPORT FROM THE CITY PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Bruce Crest, Public Relations Committee Facilitator, commented
that the committee consists of 12 City employees who have been
reviewing the issue of public relations from an external and
internal viewpoint. He briefly reviewed his report,
complimenting Council on the media meeting which was held and
suggested that Council consider meeting with the various City
Boards and Commissions, possibly at a Council Study Session,
at least once a year. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by
Doty to accept the report with our thanks. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
*6. FIRST QUARTER REPORT ON REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR 1983
The First Quarter 1983 Financial Report, submitted by the City
Manager, dated 4/26/83, was accepted.
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7. PROPOSED RELOCATION OF PARKS ADMINISTRATIVE- AND MAINTENANCE
FACILITIES
Council member Barnett inquired if approved, would the
relocation immediately save enough funds so that Washington
Pool may be reopened this summer. Dave Rhodes, Director of
Public Works, commented that the proposed irrigation rate
increase would have some impact on his answer and he would
have to recalculate his figures. He further stated that he
has held two positions vacant so he can fill then with the
employees whose positions would be cut due to the relocation
of the Parks Shop. Council member Moore commented that he
recognizes that if the - Parks and Recreation budget for
irrigation is doubled, as presented, then provision will have
to be made to cover the deficit. Council member Buchanan
commented that he has still not received a list of property
owned by the City. City - Manager Zais responded that although
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that list is essential, there has been a in having
staff time and resources to do that. The question was called
for a vote on the motion Unanimously carried by voice vote.
*8. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR MARCH, 1983
The report from the Director of Finance &• Budget dated March
31, 1983, regarding the investments'of the City of Yakima, was
accepted and approved.
*9. FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE 1982 IRRIGATION PROJECT
The repOrt from the Director of Engineering & Utilities, dated
April 19, 1983, with respect to the completion of the work on
the 1982 Irrigation Project, performed by Ironstone, Inc., was
approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates
as therein set forth was authorized.
*10. TRAFFIC PROGRESSION STUDY CONSULTANT CONTRACT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4799, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with �2M-Hill .regarding traffic signal
synchronization.
11. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIM FILED BY LUIS ESCAMILLA (Continued from
4/12/83)
Council member Beauchamp inquired about the procedure of
handling the personal property of persons who have been
arrested; and was referred to the Chief of Police. Resolution
No. D-4800 having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Doty that the resolution be adopted.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4800, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Luis
Escamilla in the amount of $175.00 filed with the City of
Yakima.
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*12. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS BJR STREET REPAIRS AND AUTHORIZING
AN INTERFUND LOAN (First Reading)
The ordinance appropriating funds for street repairs and
authorizing an interfund loan having been read by title only
at this meeting, was laid on the table for two weeks or until
May 10, 1983.
13. AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION OF THE PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION (Continued from 4/12/83)
Ordinance No. 2688 having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded 'by Moore that the ordinance be passed.
Dave Rhodes, Director of Public WbeKs, clarified several
issues in the Parks & Recreation Commission list of goals, in
response to Council member Doty's questions. The question was
called for a vote on the tion. Unanimously carried by roll
call vote.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2688, AN ORDINANCE relating to local government
administration; creating a Park and Recreation Commission;
specifying its members and terms of office; providing for its
organization; specifying its functions and duties; and
amending Sections 1.35.010 and 1.35.020, and enacting new
Sections 1.35.030 and 1.35.040, all of the City of Yakima
Municipal Code.
*14. AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN A DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLAN (Continued from 4/12/83)
ORDINANCE NO. 2689, AN ORDINANCE relating to City government
personnel; authorizing City participation in a management
group tax deferred compensation plan; and enacting Section
11/ 2.20.130 as a new section of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code.
*15. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1983 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING MONEY
WITHIN THE FIRE CAPITAL FUND (First Reading)
An Ordinance amending the 1983 BUdget and appropriating money
within the Fire Capital Fund having been read by title only,
was laid on the table for two weeks or until May 10, 1983.
*16. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1983 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PARKS & RECREATION
CCMMISSION (Second Reading)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for Community and Economic
Development Department and the Parks & Recreation Commission,
having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was
brought before the Council for a second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2690, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1983 Budget of
the City of Yakima; appropriating various amounts from
unappropriated fund balances within various funds for
expenditure during 1983.
17. OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Carmichael extended an invitation to the Council to
attend the Air Defense Arterial Air Show at the Firing Center
on Saturday, April 30, 1983. She also inquired if a Council
member would be available to present a proclamation this
Saturday at the Holiday Inn, for the Hospital Institute and
Educational Food Service Day.
Council member Doty expressed her concern regarding the Senior
Citizen Clerk position being changed to a Recreation Leader
Which may have future repercussion due to the possibility of
that person assuming these duties and then requesting a
reclassification. Dave Rhodes, Director of Public Works,
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the Recreation Leader job description better describes the
duties and functions of that position.
Council member Barnett referred to the gravel bar removal
report in the Council packet and urged staff to remove the big
rocks and pursue a resolution to this prablem.
There was disoussion regarding Council member attendance at
the ANC Legislative Day in Olympia and it was the general
consensus of the Council that Council members should contact
the Mayor's secretary as to their attendance.
InfoLiletion Items
Items of information supplied to Council were: memo from the
City Manager to Charles Flower, Chairman, Police & Fire Civil
Service Commission re: City Manager participation in the
selection of Police and Fire Chief positions. 4/19/83; memo
from the Director of Community and Economic Development re:
Cox Cable copyright dharges. 4/18/83; letter from the
Supervising Traffic Engineer to Raymond E. Whittaker re:
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sidewalk painting at North 56th Avenue. 4/20/83; memo from
Supervising Traffic Engineer re: miscellaneous traffic
requests. 4/12/83; memo from the Director of Public Works re:
senior citizen POsition. 4/11/83; letter from Department of
Social and Health Services, Water Works Certification Board
re: receipt of Certificate of Competency by Frank L. Mabry.
2/1/83; letter from McCaw Cablevision re: monthly report of
cable television operations. 4/18/83; and memo from the
Director of ,Engineering and Utilities, Wastewater
Superintendent and Sewer Maintenance Supervisor re: Gravel Bar
Removal from Yakima River Adjacent to Yakima Wastewater
Treatment_Plant Outfall. 4/20/83.
*17a. POLICE DEPARTMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONTRACT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4801, A RESOLUTION 'authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute an Access Terminal Sublease Agreerrent
with the Washington State Patrol.
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to came before the it
was MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Beauchamp that this meeting be
adjourned at the hour of 5:05 P.M. Unanimously carried by
voice vote.
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