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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/16/1980 Adjourned Meeting • 133 SEPTEMBER 16, 1980 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in Study Session on this date at 1:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Lynn_ Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Bruce Crest, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman. Council member Henry Beau- champ absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD CF THE ORDER Mayor Betty L. Edmondson reported to Council on several upr coming meetings Which Council members could attend: _(DG General Meeting to be held September 17, 1980; Government Advisory Cbmmittee Meeting at the Towne Plaza on September 17, 1980 at 10:00 a.m.; Christmas Festival meeting on September II/ 24, 1980 at the Thunderbird; Highland High School will hold an official flag retirement on September 25, 1980 at 9:00 a.m. for a flag dated 1925, Staff Sgt. Bob West will be present to officiate. PHASE IV RETROACTIVE PAY Discussion followed between Fted Andrews, City Attorney and Mary Hersey, Local 1122 Union Representative regarding the Phase IV Retroactive Pay. Mr. Andrews reported that the agreement was unsigned at this time due to a disagreement in one paragraph Which referred to the Phase IV Retroactive wage increase and if it was determined unlawful haw the money would be recaptured from employees. Council directed staff to work with the Union in completing the agreement as there appeared to be a misunderstanding based on an error in drafting. 2. CONTINUED REVIEW OF 1981 BUDGET FORECAST Council members discussed the 1981 Budget Forecast with City Manager Zais suggesting that they take a look at the general government group. Council briefly discussed the following departments and respective divisions: City Management/Admdnr istrative Services; Legal; Finance and Budget; Community Development; Police; Fire‘and Public Works; with the following action taken: City Clerk/Records: It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Hinman that the minutes be done on "action taken" from now on and copies of the tapes of the City Council meetings will be kept up to one yer. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Hinman that the motion be amended to include study session tapes to be kept up to one year. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. The question was called for the vote on the motion as amended. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beau- champ absent. II/ Community Development/Planning: Following Ca rol l Darby, Dir- ectorof Community Development , suggestion, it was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Hinman that we keep the tapes of all Counr cil meetings and study sessions imously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp years. Unanr Council members then gave direction concerning COuncil pol- icies as follows: 1. Does the council have any specific or general service level'priorities that may be identified for consideration * by management in balancing the budget? Discussion fol- lowed. It was a consensus that Police services not be . degraded. 2. Should general revenue taxes be increased where possible to meet the financing needs of the City? a. Do you concur with the proposed utility tax increa- ses mentioned previously? "City Manager Zais repor- ted that the increases would be to increase the refuse tax and utility taxes from 3% to 5%. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by crest to instruct staff SEPTEMBER 16, 1980 to increase the refuse tax from 3% to 5% and the utility taxes from 3% to 5%. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. b. What consideration can be given to enacting an annual general business and occupation tax for general government operations? It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to not consider enacting a general business and occcupation tax. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp ab- sent. c. Can we plan to address the issue of increasing the 106% property tax ceiling for the 1981 budget? It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest that Council instruct staff to begin to come back with recommenda- tions to form a committee that would be able to attend to the City's finances, both revenues and expenditures, for the purpose of considering lifting II/ of the levy lid. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to appoint a citizens committee to look into the expenditures regardir g. volcanic ash to look at possible revenues to pay it off, not limited to B & 0 tax. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. 5. What is the Council's position concerning the usage of FRS funds? It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest that any federal revenue sharing monies received this year be used to balance the general government opera- tions. Unanimously carried, by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. BUSINESS MEETING 3. ROLL CALL At 3:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular meet ing, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Beau- champ absent. 4. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by City Manager Zais. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Edmondson referred to the its placed on the Consent Agenda questioning Whether there were any additions or dele- tions from either Council members or citizens present. Coun- cil member Crest requested that Item No. 11 be added to the Consent Agenda and Council member Buchanan requested that Item No. 10 be added. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items No. 10 and 11, as requested, be II/ made. Mayor Edmondson reported that there is an off-agenda item for out-of-state travel for Ernest Berger and Eugene O'Dell of the Fire Department. It was the general consensus of the Council to add the out-of-state travel request to the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Hinman that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp absent. (SUbsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *6. MINUTES Council minutes of the August 5 and 12, 1980 meetings were approved having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. '1 3 SEPTEMBER 16, 1980 7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION PROCLAMATION Mayor Edmondson announced the week of September 22nd as "Rape Awareness Week" as a public infawation week. STAFF REPORT DATED 9/16/80 RE EMERGENCY WATER PROBLEMS IN VICINITY OF SOUTH 18TH STREET. City Manager Zais reported on the City's involvement with the gas leak problem in the vicinity of So. 18th Street. In light of the Council 's direction to suspend outside utility re- quests, he advised Council that he had been approached con- cerning extending water service to some cf the residents in that area. Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to have staff pursue the possi bility of providing outside water hookup to the the people in that area, however, do not waive the annexation agreement requirement. Joe Martinez, 1502 So. 18th Street, spoke in support of the City providing water service and inquired about any kind of financial assistance to accomplish it. Mayor Edmondson suggested that he contact. the County Commissioners regarding this request and City Manager Zais suggested that the residents contact the Exxon Corporation. Milo Wilson, 1521 So. 18th: Street, objected to the annexation agreement requirement to obtain the water service. The question was called for the vote on the nuLion. Carried by 4/2 voice vote. Doty and Edmondsowivoting nay. Beauchamp absent. 8. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA REPORT Sherry Ritson, citizen, was present to obtain information on this item. John Vanek, Assistant City Attorney, reviewed his 9/4/80 report and recommended that action be postponed until the constitutionality of the Model Drug Paraphernalia Act is settled. Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to request the Legal Department to bring back a report on the outcome of the trial and keep the Council up- dated on this. 9. PEOPLE'S ASSISTANCE TEAM (P.A.T.) PROGRAM. Police thief LaRue reviewed his 9/8/80 report and gave addi- tional information about the function of _ the program. He stated that as as there are.couuunity resources avail- able, he would rather utilize those resources and use Police personnel for that function. Council members discussed the value of the program, however, no action was taken. *10. AGREEMENT WITH A. J. PARRY & ASSOCIATES. RE AIRPORT LEASE NEGOTIA TIONS. II/ , RESOLUTION NO. D-4322, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a professional services 'agreement with A. J. Parry & Associates, Inc. • *11. GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. RESOLUTION NO. D-4323, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a grant agreement with the Department of Transpor- tation, United .States of 'America for an Airport Development Project. *12. SELL SURPLUS ELECTRONIC ORGAN RESOLUTION NO. D-4324, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of a surplus electronic organ by the City.- 3 6 SEPTEMBER 16, 1980 *13. AGREEMENT WITH SAFEWAY SrORES, INC. FOR PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT CF CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR DOMESTIC WATERMAIN. RESOLUTION NO. D-4325, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Safeway Stores, Inc. for the partial reimr bursement of construction costs for a 12 inch domestic water- main. *14. FINAL CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT ON PP&L DITCH PROCECT. - Report of the City Engineer dated 9/16/80 with respect to the completion of the work on the PP&L Ditch project performed by Town and Country Fence, is approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth is hereby authorized. *15. AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT FOR BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC SERVICES: RESOLUTION NO. D-4326, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the Yakima County Health District for "Blood Pressure Clinic" services. *16. PARKS & RECREATION FEES FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. RESOLUTION NO. D-4327, A RESOLUTION adopting a schedule of fees for recreational activities of the City of Yakima, De- partment of Parks & Recreation. 17. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RELIEF GRANT. Carol Datby, Director of Community Development, reviewed her report dated 9/15/80 and requested Council direction. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest to support this and approve the application of the HUD grant as outlined and ask staff to bring back the proper legislation. Unanimously carried by • voice vote. Beauchamp absent. *17.A OUT-CF-STATE TRAVEL REQUEST FOR ERNEST BERGER AND EUGENE O'DELL, FIRE DEPARTMENT. Out-of-state travel for Ernest Berger and Eugene O'Dell to attend Executive Development II Course in Emmetsburg, Maryland at a cost of $125 each is approved. 17.B WASTEWATER FACILITIES PHASE I GRANT INCREASE. Resolution No. D-4328 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty to adopt the Resolution. (kr animously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp Absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4328, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing •the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement accepting an offer for the United States Environmental Protection Agency for a grant of funds to aid Construction of water pollution control facilities. 17.0 �'F-AGENDA ITEM - TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST - VICINITY CF BROAD- WAY SCHOOL Kathleen "Micki" Frampton, 1617 So. 14th Avenue, spoke about - the increased traffic on Washington Avenue and the subsequent increased danger to the school children. She requested that a flashing light or warning sign be installed at Cbrnell and 10th Avenues on Washington. She stated that since this area is half in the County, a similar request will be made to the County Commissioners. Following discussion, it was the gen- eral consensus of the council to request a report on prior- ities and funds from the School Safety Committee and the designation of Washington on the Arterial Street Plan. 137 SEPTEMBER 16, 1980 18. OTHER BUSINESS PROPOSED AMENDMENT - ODUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURES Council 'reinter Crest submitted a proposed amendment to the Council Rules and Procedures, suggested by the Council Reorgan- ization Committee regarding notification to the Mayor or City Clerk when a member is going to he late or absent from a council session. He stated he received a suggestion to sub- stitute the word "prior" for "when they are going". It was also suggested that the phrase "regular or special" be insert- ed before "Council session". It was the general consensus cf the Council to instruct staff to prepare the proper legis- lation to amend the Council Rules and Procedures. II/ CITIZEN COMMITTEES RE: PROPERTY TAX LEVY LID AND FINANCIAL ASPECTS ON VOLCANIC CLEAN-UP. City Manager Zais suggested that Council consider combining these two comnittees, with the volcanic cleanup financial aspects having first priority. EXECUTIVE SESSION RE: COLLECrIVE BARGAINING It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest to move into Exec- utive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bar- gaining. carried unanimously by voice vote. Beauchamp ab- sent. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL INFORMATION Council calendar for September-October, 19801 memo from City Clerk re microphone system. 9/10/80; memo from Director of Finance re FEMA Reimbursement. 9/11/80; minutes aE 9/4/80 Downtown Advisory Redevelopment Committee; memo from Director of Community Development re: draft annexation booklet. 9/4/80; monthly report of the Chief of Police for August 1980; memo from City Attorney re: dathage claims referred to insur- ance carriers. 9/4/80; monthly report of Code Administration Office activities for August, 1980 and business license for August, 1980; monthly report of Yakima Air Terminal for July, .1980; documents from National Community Development Assoc- iation re Economic Program for the '80's. 8/29/80; COG News- letter, Volume VI, No. 9. 9/1/80; and letter from Helen Oleson re change in bus stops. 9/5/80. 19. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of the Executive Session and there being no further business to come before the Cbuncil, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 5:10 P.M. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 4 ' I ID i:E• DATE /0/74d A AI I V, 4 / A e„)7 DATE • UNCI i 1:7 ATTEST: 1 2 %002 7 44W CITY A RK • /21MAYOR