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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/1980 Adjourned Meeting '1 28 SEPTEMBER 9, 1980 The City Council met in session on this date at 6:30 P.M. in the Con- ference Room of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Bruce Crest and Shirley Doty. Council member Don Hinman present after 7:00 P.M. Council member Henry Beauchamp present after 7:25 P.M. Mayor Edmondson reported that Mark Pouley, former Chairman of the Yakima Youth Task Force, reported that he could not find anyone interested in serving on the Youth Task Force, and it is no longer a viable task force. Mayor- Edmondson also reported that she had called AWC and discussed the mini convention with them. The date has been changed from September 27, 1980 to Saturday, October 4, at 9:00 A.M. at the Towne Plaza. Mayor Edmondson reported that the Goodwill Industries will have a mort- gage burning party on September 18, 1980, at 1:00 P.M. She reported that the $53,000 mortgage payment was paid by a donor. Council member'Doty requested that the Refuse Division be asked not to pick up the recyclables. She explained that STAR (Stop Throwing Away Recyllables) is a Southeast Community /League of Women Voters project. Council member Carmichael inquired if the traffic barricades are going to be replaced for the bicycle path behind Wilson Junior High on Arling- ton Street. She reported there was a near car /pedestrian accident there the other day. City Manager Zais stated he will check on it. Mayor Edmondson reported she had received a phone call from Mr. Grand - staff on Naches Avenue wh_o reported that Patterson Construction parked a vehicle on his lawn and it leaked oil. He also reported that they had dumped concrete on his lawn and did not pick it up. Mayor Edmondson commented that Patterson Construction is the firm doing the sidewalk repair work on Naches Avenue. Council members discussed the Sunfair Parade, and Council members Car- michael, Crest and Doty indicated that they would ride in the parade. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Doty to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing prospective litigation: carried, Bu- chanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Edmondson voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp and Hinman absent. Following the completion of Executive Session, at 8:20 P.M., the Council members commenced their regular meeting, 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 City Attorney Andrews. 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. Mayor Edmondson requested that Item No. 6 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item No. 6, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, se- conded by Hinman that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting on roll call. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicated items on the consent agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) Referring to the July 30, 1980, Council minutes, which was a joint meeting with the County Commissioners, Mayor Edmondson stated that in the third paragraph the amount should read " ... $300,000 ... " instead of " ... $200,000 ... ". She stated that Council had stated they would consider authorizing room tax money above $300,000. City Manager Zais commented that there was no commitment made at that time by the Council to support the proposed multi - purpose building. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty that the minutes of the meetings of July 28 and 29, 1 70 SEPTEMBER 9, 1980 1980, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members, and the July 30, 1980, minutes, as corrected, and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, be approved: Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting by voice vote. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the proposed Transit fare increase, Willis White, Director of Public Works, reviewed the proposed changes as follows: Adult Fare -- 35c to 50c; Student Fare -- 20c to 25c; Honored Citizen -- 15c to 25c; Monthly Pass for Honored Citizen -- $3.00 to $4.00. Mayor Edmondson read a letter from Frank Warren, 607 North 53rd Avenue, into the records, stating his opposition to the fare increase and giving alternatives. Mary Hersey, 1107 South 31st Avenue, AFSCME Union Representative, reported that at the last general Union meeting, the body expressed a strong opposition to the fare increase. She stated that the Transit system needs to be financed by a combination of current fares and a tax change that will be shared by all the citi- zens. She submitted a petition with 75 names who support that position. John Everhart, citizen of Yakima, spoke in opposition of any fare in- II/ crease and spoke about a problem he had in getting information regarding using the correct bus schedule. Peggy Noel, 1101 North 4th Street, asked what the increased fare will be used for, and stated that the bus routes are extremely inconvenient. Mr. White stated that the additional revenue would be about $50,000 and would be used to offset operational expenses. The public portion of the hearing was closed'. Commenting that there will be a 0.3% Sales Tax issue before the electorate to support the Transit system, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to delay raising the rates and see what happens to the proposition as we may not need it. Council member Doty commented that the citizens seem to be in favor of the Sales Tax. Council member Hinman spoke in support of the -increased fare structure, stating that it would Tbring internal strength to the Transit system. The question was called for the vote on the Motion: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, and Edmondson voting aye by voice vote. Hinman voting nay. Mayor Edmondson declared the week of September 7, as the 25th Year of National Association of Women in Construction Week. Patti Nagle outlined the STAR program (Stop Throwing Away Recyclables) and displayed- a STAR flag. She reported that this is joint venture between the Southeast Community the League of Women Voters and some local businesses. She reported that the City Refuse Division had picked up some of these bags. Mayor Edmondson stated that this has come to the attention of the Council, and will be referred to staff. William L. Hintze, attorney representing Mullen and Associates, Con- tractor for Wastewater Facilities Contract No. 3, requested that the City agree to arbitrate any unresolved disputes at some designated after the completion of the contract. He stated that in early July the one major subcontractor for Mullen commenced litigation against the contractor it's 'bonding company. 'He stated that the subcontractor's attorney has stated they would be willing to particpate in arbitration. He about the strained relationship-between the contractor and the 11/ City that developed in seeking to resolve these disputes. He stated that if they have to answer the subcontractor's motion to default, the City will be brought into the lawsuit which will not improve the line of communication between the City and the contractor. Mayor Edmondson stated-that staff will contact him about Council action on this request. Larry Wittenberg, Assistant City Manager, reported on the Pacific North- west Bell's franchise, and stated that in the revision of the proposed ordinance the term of the franchise was not changed to 25 years. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to amend Section 11 of the proposed ordinance from 20 years to 25 years: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting by voice vote. It.was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by 'Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2444, granting a. franchise. to Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, , Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll.call. ORDINANCE NO; 2444, AN ORDINANCE granting to the Pacific-Northwest Bell Telephone Company, a corporation, its successors - and assigns, the non- 130 SEPTEMBER 9, 1980 exclusive right to engage in general telephone and telegraph business within the City of Yakima, State of Washington, and the right to place, erect, lay, maintain and operate in, under and upon public streets, alleys, easements, thoroughfares and highways in the City of Yakima, poles, wires, cables and other appliances and conductors for telephone, telegraph and other communication purposes. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty that the date of September 9, 1980, and the Ordinance No. of 2444 be inserted in the proper places in the proposed resolution providing submittal to the electors the proposi- tion of granting a franchise to Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Com- pany: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No. D-4318, providing for the submittal to the electorate the proposition of granting a franchise to Pacific North- west Bell Telephone Company, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, II/ Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4318, A RESOLUTION providing for the submittal to the electors of the City of Yakima, Washington for a special election to be held in conjunction with the State general election to be held November 4, 1980, of a proposition as to whether or not a franchise should be granted to the Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company to engage in the general telephone and telegraph business within the City of Yakima, and requesting the auditor of Yakima County, Washington, to hold a special election. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D-4319, authorizing the abatement of fire hazards on private property, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. • RESOLUTION NO. D-4319, A RESOLUTION requiring the abatement of fire hazards on certain properties, directing notice to property owners to abate such hazards, and, in the alternative, authorizing abatement by the Chief of Code Administration. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman that September 23, 1980 be set as the date of hearing on the Gene P. Mayer planned development on property located at North 4th Avenue and West "D" Street: carried, Beauchamp,. Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. City Manager Zais referred to the staff report dated 9/8/80 on Hamil- ton/McDaniel Annexation status report and recommended that Option No. 2 be accepted, which is to annex the three small parcels of property for persons who are actively advocating annexation, including Mr. Hamilton, Mr. McDaniel, and United Builders. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, briefly reviewed the background on the outside utility agreements involved in the proposed annexation, and stated that the City should examine annexations closely. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Beauchamp to accept the recommendation of the City Manager for .Option No. 2 in the 9/8/80 staff report: carried, Beau- II/ champ, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Willis White, Director of Public Works, reviewed his staff report dated 9/4/80 on alternatives for the Summitview Bus Route No. 1, reporting that on page 3, numbers 4 and 5 under the caption "Concerns", are incor- rect statements. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest to remain with the existing Summitview Route: carried, Beau- champ, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. City Manager Zais presented a forecast of the 1981 Budget, stating,that the Budget for 1981 was developed on strict guidelines, which he re- viewed. He reported that the General Government Funds are out of bal- ance by $1.7 million. He outlined the operating deficiencies for Tour- ist Promotion, Refuse Division, Capitol Theatre, and the Airport. He reported that the beginning fund balance has decreased and a significant carryover is not expected. He stated that this budget is at a point in 1 31 SEPTEMBER 9, 1980 time where Council needs to address some of the policies and issues to enable the management and staff to balance the preliminary budget. Becky Bennett, 113 North 67th Avenue, spoke against the closure of Lions Pool and suggested closing it during the summer in order to keep one pool open during the winter. Chalmer Nance, spoke about the budget for Tahoma Cemetery, questioning the advisability of the proposed change in office hours to 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Mary Hersey, AFSCME Represen- tative, encouraged Council to consider increasing local revenues. Don Curtis, 218 North 21st Avenue, spoke against the proposed closure of Lions Pool. Council members asked various questions about specific items in the Budget Forecast, which City Manager Zais clarified. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman that Ordinance No. 2445, adopting procedures regarding payments on Local Improvement Districts and establishing the maximum term of L.I.D. bonds and authorizing bond interest, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2445, AN ORDINANCE relating to Local Improvement Dis- tricts; adopting procedures for paying for improvements by the mode of immediate payment and providing for a penalty for delinquent payment; establishing the maximum term of Local Improvement District bonds, and authorizing bond interest; and amending Sections 8.12.090 and 8.12.130 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D -4220, providing for the submittal to the electors the proposition of amending the Yakima City Charter to increase the City's bid limit, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmond- son and Hinman voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -4320, A RESOLUTION providing for the submittal to the electors of the City of Yakima, Washington, at a special election to be held in conjunction with the State General Election to be held November 4, 1980, of a proposition as to whether Article VI, Section 6, of the Yakima City Charter shall be amended. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D -4321, authorizing the submittal to the electors the proposition of granting a franchise to Cascade Natural Gas, be passed: carried, Beau- champ, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D -4321, A RESOLUTION providing for the submittal to the electors of the City of Yakima, Washington, at a special election to be held in conjunction with the State General Election of November 4, 1980, of a proposition as to whether or not a franchise shall be granted to Cascade Natural Gas Corporation, and requesting the Auditor of Yakima County, Yakima, Washington, to hold a special election. Items of information supplied to Council were: Advisement from FAA that $153,000 has been allocated in response to the City's pre - application for Grant. 8/15/80; Chamber "Update ", Volume 1, No. 20. 8/29/80; Request from KYVE -TV for Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. 4/23/80; Memo from the Director of Community Development re Outside Utility Request from Debra Nelson for Water Service to 14 South 18th Street. 8/28/80; Minutes of the Civil Service Commission Meeting on 8/7/80 and 8/15/80; Minutes of the 8/13/80 Task Force on Hazardous Materials Meeting; Minutes of the 8/21/80 Downtown Advisory Redevelopment Committee; Minutes of the 8/12/80 Park and Recreation Commission Meeting; and Status Report on the current construction and designs projects in En- gineering for September, 1980. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman that this meeting be adjourned at the 132 SEPTEMBER 9, 1980 hour of 10:30 P.M.: carried, Beauchamp, B hanan, Carmichael, Crest, and Hinman voting aye by voice vo'e. Do and Edmo dson voting nay. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY PP DATE 3.( • jq COUNCIL MEMBER • S' 7 AI • .0.-.4.41Lai—• DATE 30 c •• COUNCIL MEMBER ATTEST: 411 • Ail 0, / CITY CLE4 r MAYOR • •