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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/22/1980 Adjourned Meeting 0 JULY 22, 1980 The City Council net in session on this date at 1:00 P.M. in the Con- ference Room of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Bruce Crest, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman. Mayor Edmondson reported that Yakima :County has appointed-Brad as their representative to the Airport Advisory Commission. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty to ratify that appointment: carried, Beau- champ, Buchanan, Carmidhael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Mayor Edmondson reported that there are three vac- ancies coming up on the Ai/port Commission, but at this time there are only three applications and more are being sought. Mayor Edmondson reported that there is going to be a 700 mile river canoe race at the Vernita Ferry Landing to be held on Saturday, August 2, 1980 at 8:00 A.M. Which is sponsored by the American Society of II/ Foresters. Council member Shirley Doty Stated-that she might be-avail- able attend that event and that she would make contact with the proper person. Mayor Edmondson distributed a letter from some of the the Sun Tower Retirement Home regarding the change in bus service. Cbuncil Member Hinman reported that he had received several calls regarding the change in bus schedules for_Tieton Drive and Summitview Avenue. City Manager Zais stated that the Summitview bus was having some difficulty meeting its time schedule, but that he, Dan Newton, Transit Manager and Willis White, Director of Public Works, have been working on that pro- blem. He reported that that bus would be going back to hourly service as previously done. Council member Hinman also reported that several people with children Who attend St. Paul School had contacted him com- plaining about the bus route change for Summitview. Willis White re- ported that the bus route is going to continue to go out to 66th Avenue in order to pick those children up. Mr. White also reported that they are looking at some options concerning the problems that the new bus routes have created, especially the Summitview route. He went on to discuss the possibility of purchasing a used bus as a back-up for the Summitview route,.whidh would cost anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000. This is needed in order to have buses out during the peak period on a ;5 hour basis with the adequate back avaiable. Council member Hinman suggested that staff should look into the rental of buses from the school district during the summer months as a back-up. Mr. White re- ported that he had contacted the school district in the past regarding the bus rental and it was not feasible at that time. Mayor Edmondson asked if the bond issue doesn't pass, is the City obligated to pay back UMTA funds that have been obligated? Mr. White reported it was his understanding, based on the regulations, that UMTA can ask for their money back, but, he had not heard of any system that had had to pay the money back. Discussion followed concerning alternatives for back-up buses and route changes. Mayor Edmondson suggested that Public Works investigate different approaches for back-up buses instead of purchasing a used one, i.e., contract with the school district. Council member Crest expressed his concern about the planning situation between the City and County stating that he thought it would be appropriate to get some movement started about looking at the urban area planning, and perhaps getting some cooperative funding or a six year plan started. Mayor Edmondson stated that that is what she and Council member Hinman have been doing in the meetings every month and that was an ongoing plan. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, reported that the Regional Planning Commission would be meeting August 14, 1980 and sug- gested that Council members attend the meeting. She also reported that she would be providing Council with a time schedule and background material regarding study sessions on the Urban Area Plan Which will inform Council on issues to be discussed. Discussion followed concerning the problem with the Mantey, Inc., annex- ation; Council member Carmichael requesting further information. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, reported that the item will be coming up on the Council agenda shortly and Council would be provided with additional information. Council member Doty asked Council if now was the time to discuss eval- uating the Community Development Block Grant boundary. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, reported that basically the City was 081 JULY 22, 1980 locked into it, but next year they would be able to re-evaluate and establish new areas which are called "neighborhood strategy areas". Council member Hinman reported that someone had made contact with him from the Census Bureau stating that the newly annexed areas cf the City had not been included in the count, but would be. Discussion followed on the proposed changes in Police and Fire Civil Service Rules pertaining to Affirmative Action. Council member Hinman suggested appointing a committee cf the Council to approach the Fire and Police Union members to discuss any problems. City Manager Zais sug- gested that instead of members from the Union being on the Conmittee, that the Council solicit ideas from the Union members. Mayor Edmondson suggested that a Committee from the Council meet with Union members to II/ discuss and bring back their ideas to the other Council nembers. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that a Council committee be formed with three Council members to go' over the proposed changes in Police and Fire Civil Service Rules pertaining to Affirmative Action: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edniindsbn and tanman vain 'aye by voice vote.' Council" MMers wishirig' to serve on the Committee were Lynn Carmichael, Henry Beauchamp and Don Hinman. These Committee members will be bringing back information to the Council re- garding this issue. It was the general consensus cf the Council to continue the report and discussion regarding alternative financing for street lights for one week. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Beauchamp. - - Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Councilman Crest requested that Item No. 13 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general con- sensus of the Council that the addition of Item W. 13, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items including resolutions and an ordinance by title. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty;' Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. (SubSeqUent paragraPhS preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) This being the time fixed for the hearing on the final assessment roll on L.I.D. No. 1025, 47th Ave. and Modesto Paving District, Mayor Ed- II/ mondson stated she has received a written request from Chrysta Swanson be to continue this hearing because she has been out-of-town and just returned this morning and she would like to review the assessment. There being no other citizen present wishing to speak to this item, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan to continue the hearing until July 29th at 3:00 P.M.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Mayor Edmondson presented Roger Phillips, Director cf the Union Gospel Mission with a check for $1,000 from Mrs. Kim Horinchi and Sara O'Meara** in Japan. Mrs. Horinchivia Mrs. O'Meara wishto present a check to an organization in town who needed money because of the volcano eruption. Mr. Phillips expressed his appreciation for this check. Mayor Edmpndson proclaimed the week of July 21-26 as Hospice Awareness Week. Lou Bjorge, 3601 Castlevale, Laura Lee Court, reported a fire hazard at Chesterley Park because cif the dry 'weds. Mayor Edmondson stated that this will be referred to staff. . **-- InadVertently omitted: Ms. O'Meara is the Director of the International Orphans, Inc., out of California, and handled the request for Mrs. Horinchi. c-trAn JULY 22, 1980 Tam Tomlinson, Executive Director, Capitol Theatre, reviewed his 7/17/80 six month summary financial statement on the Capitol Theatre. He re- ported that they will have to look at an ongoing subsidy from the City and County for the next few years to continue to exist. He stated that the Board is happy with their control of costs. It was MOVED by Car- michael, seconded by Crest to accept the report on the Capitol Theatre and commend their efforts and wish them a successful season: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmidhael,' Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote,. . - Larry Wright, Principal Planner, presented the staff report requested at the last Council meeting regarding the Hamilton annexation. Mark Stros- ahl, United Builders, stated that they are .currently engaged in trying to develop some property involved in the annexation. He stated that they have been trying to annex that property to the City. Larry Wright, II/ Principal Planner, explained the problem with the outside utility agree- ments in that area, Which staff is trying to resolve. Following dis- cussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest to table this for 30 days. Homer Splawn, Attorney representing Don and Lila Hamilton, stated that he would urge his clients to withdraw their signatures in the petition for the larger annexation because he was promised that the larger annexation would take place within 4 to 5 months. He stated that with the interest rates What they are, a 30 day delay is too long. The question was called for the vote on the notion: carried, Beauchamp, Budhanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, gave an oral report in response to the request by Yakima Valley Cablevision to enable them to expand their services within the City limits. She stated that after speaking with Nick Miller, Cable TV Consultant, she would make the following recommendations: (1) Staff proceed with negotiations with Yakima Valley Cablevision to develop a proposed territorial agreement to put on the ballot; (2) that Nick . Miller be engaged to assist staff in negOtiations; and (3) Yakima Valley Cablevision be responsible for any cost incurred by staff on any related issues, as well as costs, to put this on the ballot. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to accept the staff recommendation and instruct staff to proceed with negotiations with Yakima Valley Cablevision and territorial agreement and hire Nick Miller of Preston, Thorgrimson to be our counsel to help us and Yakima Valley Cablevision be responsible for all incurred costs. . Bruna Carstens, 6010 West Lincoln, inquired about the area this would effect and asked if Yakima Valley Cablevision would be the only cable company the citizens could be served by or did those citizens have a choice between Yakima Valley Cablevision and Cox Cable TV. Fred And rews, City Attorney, stated that Cox Cable has the right to serve anyone within the City limits. He stated that if another cable company is serving in an area, then the citizen could not compel Cox,Cable to give them service. carol Darby stated that Cox Cable could duplicate Yakima Valley Cablevision in the City limits, but Yakima Valley Cablevision cannot over build Cox. The question was called for the vote on the motion: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmond- son and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No. . D-4294, authorizing the execution of an agreement for professional services for the P-50 Planning Study with Entranco Engineers, be passed: carried, Beaudhamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4294, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City Yakima to execute an agreement for professional services, for the P-50 Planning Study, ,withEntranco Eng- ineers, Professional Engineers. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No. D-4295, authorizing the execution of an agreement with the City cf Portland, Oregon for labor and equipment for volcanic ash clearrup, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmond- , son and Hinman voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4295, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the City of Portland, Oregon for labor and equipment for volcanic ash clean-up. 083 JULY 22, 1980 *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No. .D-4296, authorizing the execution cf an agreement with ADA County High- way District, Idaho, for labor and equipmrt for volcanic ash_clean-up . without. calling for bids, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. 'REsoLurioN NO. D-4296, A RESOLUTION ratifying the hiring cE labor and equipment from ADA County Highway District without calling for bids, and authorizing execution of an agreement. ._*It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No. D-4297, authorizing the payment of $68.25 to Ruth Taplett in settlement of a claim for damages when the contractors hired by the City for vol- II/ canic ash removal destroyed a gate post at her residence, he passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman ng an voti aye on roll call. _ RESOLUTION NO. D-4297, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $68.25 to Ruth Taplett in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that July 29, 1980 be set as the time for a public meeting on the Lind Addition Final Plat: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, - Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. *An Ordinance amending the *1980 Budget, appropriating, transferring and reappropriating monies for Capitol Theatre carpeting, having been read by title only previously, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Car- michael that Ordinance No. 2430, amending the 1980 Budget and appro- priating, transferring and reappropriating money within various funds for Capitol Theatre carpeting, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2430; AN ORDINANCE _amending the 1980 Budget for the City of Yakima; and appropriating, transferring and reappropriating money within and among various funds and accounts, all as appropriations for the 1980 City of Yakima Budget. Council members considered the proposed ordinance regulating the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission's authorization to adopt Civil Service Rules and Regulations. City Manager Zais stated that the Police and Fire Civil 'Service Commission amended their Rules to provide for addit- ional authority aver any disciplinary measure and this ordinance seeks • to restrain them from doing that. Captain Qualley, Police Department, • spoke against the ordinance, pointing out the fact that there are differ- endes in the Police and Fire Department in regard to disciplinary action and regardS to promotion. He stated this ordinance will prohibit an officer _front appealing letters 'of reprimand which could ,affect their prcmotfon, to the Civil Service Commission. He stated that while the Fire Department personnel has recourse to PERC and their Union, the II/ Police Department does not have this opportunity incorporated in their contract. City Attorney Andrews and City Manager Zais explained the intent and the mechanics of this ordinance. Mike Vowel 1, Patrol Officer, Police Department, gave three reasons Why he is to this ordinance: (1) no public forum to air grievances; (2) letter of re- primand is not appealable in public 'meeting and it probably isn't worth taking to Civil Court; and (3) promotion.. Tom Fieldstead, Fire Depart- ment, expressed concern that he thought this was to be studied by the Committee cf the Council along with the Affirmative Action proposal and now_ it is being considered separately. Mayor Edmondson stated that the two were not connected. Mr. Fieldstead spoke in favor of the amendment adopted by the Civil Service Commission. Bill Wilson, Police Officer, stated that their grievance procedure ends with the City Manager. He reported that in the past, no officer brought any petty grievance before the Civil Service Commission. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2431, authorizing and regulating the adopt- ion cf Civil Service Rules and Regulations, be passed: carried, Beau- champ, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2431, AN ORDINANCE relating to City government admin- istration; providing for a civil service system for the Fire and Police Departments; authorizing and regulating the adoption of civil service rules and regulations; and amending Sections 1.46.010 and 1.54.010 of the City cf Yakima Municipal Code. ,r) 4 JULY 22, 1980 _Mayor Edmondson introduced an off-agenda item regarding payment of legal fees incurred by the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission. It was MOWED by Beauchamp, seconded by Crest to instruct staff to prepare the proper legislation to amend the 1980 Budget to pay for legal service fees by the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Council members considered Petition No. 963, filed by the residents of the Laura Lee Mobile Park, 3601 Castlevale, regarding the dust problem caused by volcanic ash disposal at Chesterley Park. Lou Bjorge, Laura Lee Mobile Park, reported On the condition in the mobile home park when the wind blows the volcanic ash their direction. She requested that the city install a portable sprinkler system at the park to help alleviate 11/ the dust problem. City Manager Zais reported that water trucks are dispatched to that area When the wind blows. He also stated that a temporary irrigation system was installed at the park, however, it was damaged When a contractor ran aver it. Willis White; Director of Public Works, stated that staff's intention was to put down two inches of top soil and then seed it. He stated that after talking with the Department of Agriculture, he was informed that the top soil would not be needed. He stated that he is working on a joint project between the City and the CoUnty extension service to get the park seeded. He reported that the seeding would cost about $10,000 and the irrigation system would bring the cost up to $30,000. City Manager Zais reported that these costs would not be eligible for reimbursement by FEMA. Mr: - Mite reported that a temporary irrigation 'system would cost about $4,000 to lease for about 60 days. Councilman Buchanan cautioned Council that this is only one area in the City having this problem. Mr. Roccerano, Laura Lee Mobile Home Court, expressed concern and voiced her objections to the amount of time involved to solve this problem on a permanent basis. Following further discussion, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman to instruct staff to put in, immediately, a temporary irrigation system in that area at the estimated $4,000 cost. It was MOVED by Buchanan to amend this to do it for all areas in town. The motion died for .lack of a second The question was called for the vote on the motion: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest,'Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Budhanan voting nay. Items of information supplied to Council were: letter from Yakima Valley OIC re Invitation to Attend Graduation Services. 7/11/80; memo from Transit Manager re Revised Route Schedule Changes. 7/17/80; memo from Director of Community Development re Mantey Annexation annexation difficulties. 7/17/80; memo from Director of Community Development re Community Development Block Grant information - Council information. 7/17/80; letter from Raymond and Ruth Smith, 3311 West Nob Hill Boule- vard, re disposition of their property When Nob Hill Blvd. is widened and problems they are facing now. 7/16/80; Washington Public Policy notes. 6/13/80 and 6/25/80. _There being no further business to came before the Council, it was MOVED , . by Crest, seconded by Beauchamp that this meeting .ba'adjourned at the hodr'Ot 5:30 p.m. to then meet on Thursday, July 24th at 10:00 a.m. at the Cbunty courthouse to discus joint law enforcement facilities: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, crrchael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and II/ Hinman voting aye by voice vote. 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