HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/05/1980 Adjourned Meeting • 105
AUGUST 5, 1980
The City Council net in session on this date at 1:00 p.m. in the Con-
ference Roam of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present
- were Assistant Mayor Don Hinman, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn
Carmichael, Bruce Crest and Shirley Doty. Mayor Betty L. Edmondson
absent.
Council member Doty presented the Council with an invitation from Mayor
In Bair, City of Spokane, to have our forestry people attend the
National Convention of Society of American Foresters, October 5-8. She
also reported on the two-day canoe race Which she attended as a
representative of the Council at Vernita Bridge on August 2, 1980.
Council member Beauchamp reported about a complaint he had received from
a citizen regarding a fire hazard in the alley across from Fire Station
#5. City Manager Zais reported he would refer the complaint,to the Code
Administration Division.
Council member Doty inquired if other Council meMbers had been receiving
any complaints regarding the pick-up of any remaining ash. Several
Council nembers reported that peer pressure didn't seem to be effective
and that people do not take it upon themselves to clean up vacant lots
and sidewalks either. City Manager Zais reported that any complaintS
Should be directed to the Clean Air Authority.
Letters and memorandums from Cox Cable were distribUted and discussed;
Council member Carmichael requesting clarification on their timetable
for completion and reporting that there are still several areas that
were not receiving the cable television as of yet.
In response to Council inquiry, City Manager Zais reported on a Ndb,1411
property advertisement by Associated Realtors representative, ,, Glenn
Rice. He reported that the "for sale" sign on the property had been
removed and the advertisement in the paper modified. , that Mr.
Rice has the right to sell the option, but not the'property. '
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City Manager Zais reported that back-up bus - arrangements have been made
with the Transportation Exchange Which would supply the City with a 24
passenger bus that Transit may keep at the 'Garage and also a 14
passenger van would be made - ade available.
Assistant Mayor Hinman-reported that he had attended a seminar in Which
Vancouver and Longview had a special - kind of person in their Police
Department called a "PAT Tede'tiaidh dealt with non-criminal types of
suits. He requested a report from the Chief of Police regarding his
ideas on this team and the possibility of having Vancouver make a
presentation on this to Council.
City Manager Zais reported that the dust problem at Chesterley Park will
be taken care of by seeding that area by the end of next week and a
resolution will be forthcoming pertaining to this.
Art Zerbach, Director of Finance & Budget, presented a mid-year
II/ financial report to the Council, inclusive through June 30, 1980 and
projected revenues and expenditures for the balance of the year. Those
items discussed under the General Fund were taxes; licenses and permits,
and charges for service; fines and forfeiture57 investnent interest;
FRS/contingency; and beginning fund balance. In sammary, expenditures
were 1% higher than anticipated, but within an acceptable limit.
Overall revenues are satisfactory, but some individual sources remain a
concern. Finance will closely monitor expenditures and, revenues and
report on any exceptions. Mr. Zerbach further reported on the Street's
operation Which was severely impacted by the ash fallout. Cf the
$115,000 that was budgeted for seal coating projects, before the ash
fallout, $31,000 will be for snow removal costs incurred. -He also
reported that seal coating will probably be a top priority for 1981
since the Street Division is unable to do any seal coating this year.
The Cemetery Fund was impacted by a one-time termination payment;
current projections, however are for this fund to end the year in
balance. The Airport fund projections continue to substantiate the need
Of a $80,000 to $100,000 subsidy for airport operations. While
expenditures and revenues are within budget parameters, the budgeted
revenues include this subsidy. It'efuse fund projections are for higher
than budgeted expenditures, partially off-set by higher than anticipated
revenues. The fund is not expected to require a subsidy for 1980, but a
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rate increase will be necessary in 1981. Ash costs will be submitted
for reimbursement from FEMA on August 12, 1980. These costs were
isolated from other operations, therefore, the report did not include
related costs. In summary, the overall financial position of the
operational funds are in a good position with the exception of the areas
mentioned. The last half of the year will be critical inasmuch as any
adverse economic effects from Mbunt St. Helens and/or an economic slump
will be reflected in our revenues for this period. Dick Hilligus,
Director of Parks & Recreation, distributed a memorandum and reported on
the last half year's reduction in staff and programs, as follows:
Tree Conservation Program -- reduced $7,200
Park Maintenance Program -- reduced $37,100 (includes three
permanent employees and nine temporary workers)
Fisher Golf Course -- reduced $1,500
Aquatics -- reduced $26,500 (includes elimination of Aquatics
Supervisor Whose duties will be performed by lead pool managers)
Senior Citizens Center -- reduced $2,000 (layoff of temporary
custodian)
Administration -- reduced $2,000 (deletion of purchase of camera
and reducing telephone and travel costs)
Mr. Hilligus also reported that the pools would be shut down during the
evening swims since no one was using them. Council members expressed
concern regarding the closures, requesting that at least one pool be in
operation for evening swims. In summary, the Parks will cover the
$63,000 shortfall plus a contingency of $14,300 in case of further
revenue losses or emergency expenses. The savings for the four
full-time staff positions in 1980 is $27,625, and will realize a savings
of $89,000 in 1981. City Manager Zais explained that the increase in
the Police pensions is due to the arbitration settlement Which is
applied to retirees, but that there were no savings in the Police"
Department due to position vacancies that were not filed. Council
member Beauchamp reported that he had had some discussion with several
police officers regarding their displeasure with the new Dodge Aspens in
comparison to the Novas. He reported that the complaints had to do with
the different styled seats, report riding space, air conditioning and
various different aspects and asked if any consideration was given to
the police officers with regard to the choice of cars. City Manager
Zais reported that even after the Novas were purchased, they had
complaints from the police officers. Council member Beauchamp suggested
that perhaps someone representing the police officers could be involved
in the purchasing of them. Chief LaRue reported that the bargaining
committee for the police officers are soliciated for their ideas
concerning the types of cars. City Manager Zais reported that these
recommendations, along with the equipment maintenance supervisor's
recommendation, come to him as an accumulative recommendation and it was
awarded to the State bid.
It was the general consensus of the Council to continue to the regular
agenda the proposal regarding the Fire Department Master Plan.
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Acting
Mayor Hinman presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael,
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Crest and Doty and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present
on roll call. Mayor Betty L. Edmondson absenct.
The Invocation: was given by Council meMber Carmichael.
Assistant Mayor Hinman 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 Doty
requested that Item No. 10 be added to the Consent Agenda and Council
member Carmichael requested that Item Nb. 9 be added. It was the
general consensus of the Council that the addition of Item Nos. 9 and
10, 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 Beauchamp that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed:
carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting
aye on roll call. Edmondson absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by
an asterisk (*) indicate■ items on the Consent Agenda to be handled
under one motion without further discussion.)
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*It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp that the minutes of the
June 3 and 5, 1980 meetings, having been duly certified accurate by two
Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read
publicly, be approved: carried, RPauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest,
Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Edmondon absent.
Willis McCoy, 1417 McKinley, ,expressed concern about ,the public being
notified if a volcanic eruption should happen during the night. He
inquired if the City has a plan for notifying the citizens if this
emergency should occur. Ed Carroll, Fire Chief, reported that this is
under discussion by the Department of Emergency Services. He reported
that the old air raid signal is not functioning, but it is being worked
on. He stated that at the present time, there is no method cf alerting
people during the night. He reported on some alternatives that have
II/ been considered by the Department ctE Emergency Services. It was the
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consensus of the Council to refer this matter to staff.
*It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp that Resolution No. D-4302,
a Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with the
Department, of Highways for partial reimbursement of costs for bike
promotion and safety programs, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Edmondson
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4302, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement
with the State of Washington, Department of Highways, for partial
reimbursement of costs for bike pronntion and safety programs.
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp that Resolution No. D-4303,
a Resolution authorizing the sale of surplus personal property owned by
the City, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest,
Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Edmondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4303, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale cf surplus
personal Property owned by the City.
*It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp that Resolution No. D-4304,
a Resolution adopting an Affiniative Action Plan of the City of Yakima,
be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and
Hinman voting aye on roll call. EdMondson absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4304, A RESOLUTION adopting an Affirmative Action Plan
cf the City of Yakima.
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp that September 9, 1980, be -
fixed as the time of hearing on the proposed transit fare increase:
carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, and Hinman voting
aye on roll call. Edmondson absent.
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp that the out-of-state
travel requested for Richard A. Zais, City Manager, to attend the ICMA
II/ ,66th Annual Conference in New York City, New York, September 22 through
October 2, at a cost of $1,193, be approved: carried, Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll call.
Edmondson absent.
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp that the report cf the City
Treasurer dated June 30, 1980, regarding the investments of the City of
Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Edmondson
absent.
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp that Ordinance No. 2433
amending Ordinance No. 2423 which provides for the creation of L.I.D.
No. 1030, 1980 Sewer District, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Edmondson
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2433, AN ORDINANCE amending Section 1 and repealing
Section 2 of the City of Yakima Ordinance No. 2423, enacted June 10,
1980, entitled "An Ordinance providing for the improvement of certain
property by constructing a pipe sewer with the necessary wye branches
and manholes, by constructing the necessary mains, fire hydrants, valves
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and other appurtenances for the purpose of supplying water for domestic
use and fire protection; establishing a local improvement district,
providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating a special
fund".
*An Ordinance amending the 1980 Budget, appropriating, transferring and
reappropriating funds to provide for payment of consulting and
negotiation services and payment of legal services incurred by the
Police and Fire Civil Service Commission, having been read by title only
at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until Tuesday,
August 12, 1980.
Fire Chief Carroll reviewed his 7/29/80 report on Fire Department Master
Planning. He reported that the Master Plan would be the result of the
community saying what they desire for the Fire Department. He believes
it will take about 14 months to develop this plan. He stated that the
City's ability to respond to certain areas of the City would be looked
at and the use of new technology to aid in response time would also be
looked into. Council member Hinman expressed concern about spending
$22,000 for a planning process that may not make that big a change.
Council member Crest suggested that the Planning Division should help
with this to get. away from any possible bias opinions. City Manager
Zais stated that money budgeted for the volunteer fire program could be
used for this master planning. He reported that AWC has adopted a
policy statement -- the City submits proposed legislation for 1981 which
would increase taxes specifically dedicated to public protective
services. Ken GrOth, Battalion Chief, spoke in support of the master
planning. Cbuncilman Beauchamp commented that he would rather see an
efficiency study done on the adequacy of the City's manpower in the Fire
Department. It was MOVED by Beauchamp to go for an efficiency expert to
help us make an assessment of our fire program. The motion died for
lack of a second. It was MOVED by Doty to go ahead with the Master Plan
proposal that has been presented with a change in the format that she
would like to see us use other staff, i.e., Planning Division, to give
us broader objective viewpoints, but to hold down on costs. The motion
died for lack of a second. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Doty,
seconded by Buchanan to go ahead with a Fire Master Plan, but have staff
come hack with alternatives for staff to work on the Plan: carried,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest and Doty voting aye by voice
vote. Hinman voting nay. Edmondson absent. Acting Mayor Hinman stated
he voted against the motion because of the short supply of money and the
general feel in the community is that the location of the Summitview
Fire Station is a problem.
Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council that
August 14th be scheduled as the time to do the evaluation of the City
Manager. It was the general consensus of the Council to have the City
Manager schedule the time and place for the evaluation meeting.
Items of information supplied to Council were: activity survey sheets
for July for Council members; letter of notice of appointment to the
DARC members and list,of membership. 7/17/80; memo from Director of
Public Works re 1980 Seal Coat Program. 7/31/80; letter of resignation
of Ccmmunity Development Block Grant Manager. 7/31/80; memo from
Director of Public Works re Chesterley Park dump site. 7/29/80; booklet
on 1980 Eruption of Mbunt St. Helens - Part I - March 20 thru May 19,
1980; and pamphlet on " The. Economic Implications of the Eruption of Mt.
Saint Helens" - from Rainier National Bank. 6/80; letter of notice of
meeting of task force on hazardous materials and list of membership.
7/30/80; monthly report of Chief of Police for June, 1980; monthly
report from * Yakima Air Terminal for June, 1980; minutes of July 22, 1980
Board of Adjustment meeting; agenda for August 5, 1980 Planning
Commission meeting; and City Council agenda distribution list - 7/28/80.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED
by Crest, seconded by Carmichael that this meeting be adjourned at the
hour of 4:20 p.m.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest,
Doty and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson absent.
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