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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/23/1980 Adjourned Meeting 138 8 SEPTEMBER 23, 1980 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 1:00 P.M. in the Confer- ence Room at City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Lynn Buchanan, Bruce Crest, and Shirley Doty. Council member Henry Beauchamp present after 1:18 P.M., and Council member Don Hinman present after 1:21 P.M. Council member Lynn Carmichael absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER COMMUNITY FORUM MEETING: Council member Doty inquired if Council would like to hold the II/ two community forum meetings which were cancelled because of the volcano. In their discussion, Council considered com- bining the budget hearings and the community forum meetings, however, it was decided that separate meetings would be bet- ter. It was the general consensus of the Council to request Council member Doty to schedule the community forum meetings at Washington Junior High and Hoover School sometime from mid-October into November. (Council member Beauchamp present after 1:18 P.M.) (Council member Hinman present after 1:21 P.M.) 2. STATUS REPORT RE: URBAN AREA PLAN AND HEARING Bruce Simpson, Chairman, Regional Planning Commission, was present to give information and answer questions regarding the hearing held by the County Commissioners on the Urban Area Plan. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, re- ported that most of the objections received were from County residents opposed to annexation to the City. She reported that the Commission will be meeting tonight to consider some of the input that was valid as well as discussion on staff and organization of the Commission. She anticipates the recom- mendation of the Regional Planning Commission to come to Council within the next three to four weeks if everything goes well. 3. REPORT FROM FINANCE DEPARTMENT RE: SALE OF CONSOLIDATED L.I.D.'s Art Zerbach, Director of Finance and Budget, reviewed the pre- sent procedure for financing the L.I.D.'s. He reported that this procedure was reviewed by the City's bond counsel, and their first recommendation was to cease selling L.I.D. bonds within City Hall. He reported that the problem with the ordinance limiting the interest to 8% was that the L.I.D. bonds are still around 10% and the City is going to have to absorb about $20,000 from the L.I.D. Guaranty Fund. He re- ported that the City can negotiate the sale of the bonds or II/ put it out for bid, which is costly. The advantage to nego- tiating the sales is that the city will receive a commitment letter to take to the bank to get interim financing. He reported that there are about nine L.I.D's that add up to about $1 million that need to be marketed. He also reported that Foster and Marshall will give the City a commitment letter offering to purchase those L.I.D.'s. He stated that legislation accepting that offer will be presented to Council next week. 4. DARC REQUEST RE: DOWNTOWN BUS SHELTERS Council members discussed the recommendation from DARC to re- move the heating system and the benches inside the bus shel- ters in order to reduce vandalism. Several Council members expressed doubt that the removal of those conveniences would actually reduce vandalism. Council member Beauchamp suggested moving the shelter a couple of hundred feet towards Naches 39 SEPTEMBER 23, 1980 Avenue, believing that the location of the bus shelter made it more susceptible to vandalism. Willis White, Public Works Director, stated he wants to contact some other municipalities to see how they handle the vandalism problem. It was the general consensus of the Council to wait until after the Transit Sales-Tax issue has been decided and get information from Public Works. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER: Mayor Edmondson announced that Mr. Biggs, representing Senator Magnuson's Office, has agreed to meet with representatives from FEMA, DOE, and EPA to discuss specific ash related prob- lems the City has with the Wastewater Treatment Facilities. II/ BUSINESS MEETING 5. ROLL CALL At 3:00 P.M. the Council members commenced their regular meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Crest, Doty' and Hinman and City Manager Zais and City Attorney.Andrews present on roll call. Council member Carmichael absent. 6. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council member Beauchamp. Mayor Edmondson reported she has a request to move Item No. 12 up on the Agenda and discuss it after the hearing. It was the general consensus of the Council to consider Item No. 12 out of sequence on the agenda. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Edmondson referred to the items 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. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Item No. 11, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Carmichael absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *8. MINUTES II/ Council minutes of the August 19 and 26, 1980, meetings were approved, having been duly certified accurate- by two ,Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. . • 9. HEARING ON- GENE MAYER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH 4TH AVENUE AND NORTH "D" STREET This being the time fixed for the hearing and no one present wishing to speak to this matter, it was MOVED by Hinman, se- conded by Crest to accept the findings of the Planning Commis- sion and instruct staff to prepare the appropriate legisla- tion; Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael absent. 12. BID AWARD TO APCOA FOR YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL PARKING Mr. Kelly, APCOA, stated the was present to answer any ques- tions. Steve Goetz, Diamond Parking, questioned the $100,000 140 SEPTEMBER 23, 1980 annual income figure given in the bid specs. He stated that he figured it to be closer to $60,000. He stated that Diamond is willing to guarantee $18,300 on an annual basis vs. $13,000 APCOA is guaranteeing. He also stated that the revenues from the Airport parking lot does not warrant manning it for 24 hours and suggested that it should be changed to slot boxes. He recommended that the City should also consider a management contract in the form of a cost plus basis. Hardy Acree, Airport Manager, addressed Council's questions regarding revenue figures and the difference in the amounts given for equipment purchases. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, gave some background information on the leasing of the Airport parking lot and on the bid procedure. She also explained the restaurant validation program. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Crest to accept the recommendation of the staff and Airport Advisory Commission and award the lease to APCOA and direct staff to prepare the appropriate legislation. Carried by 5/1 voice vote. Edmondson voting nay because of unclear picture of anticipated revenue and question of equip- ment purchases. Carmichael absent. 10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION No citizen present wishing to speak. *11. STATUS REPORT OF CONTRACT NO. 5, PHASE II -- WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE The 9/10/80 staff report regarding the Peter Kiewit Contract on the Wastewater Contract was accepted. 3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT DISASTER RELIEF FOR PAVING ALLEYS Resolution No. D-4329 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Crest to adopt the Resolution. Council member Hinman withdrew from discussion on this item due to conflict of interest. Council member Beauchamp with- drew due to possible conflict of interest and the Motion for adoption of the Resolution also was withdrawn. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Buchanan, that Resolution No. D-4229 be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Council members Beauchamp and Hinman not voting due to conflict of interest. Carmichael absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4329, A RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of an application with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for disaster assistance. *14. REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CITY EMPLOYEES RELATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DE- VELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE The public disclosure requirements for Marie Bonneville having been recognized and the appearance of conflict not being present, the Community Development Grant Application was approved. *15. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL REQUEST II/ The out-of-state travel request for Bob Weaver, Personnel Division, Rick Pettijohn, Information Systems Division, and Shirley Parton, General Accounting Division, to study the payroll personnel management system in Aurora, Colorado, and Scottsdale, Arizona, October 8 through 10, 1980, at a cost of $550 each, was approved. 16. AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND LEVYING THE AMOUNT OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR 1981 BUDGET It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman that Ordinance No. 2446, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Carmichael absent. 1 1 11 SEPTEMBER 23, 1980 ORDINANCE NO. 2446, AN ORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount of ad valorem taxes necessary to balance estimated revenue with estimated expenditure for the 1981 budget for the City of Yakima. 17. OTHER BUSINESS AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION APPOINTMENT Mayor Edmondson reported that the Council Committee for the Airport Advisory Commission vacancy met and is recommending that Gary S. Robbins be appointed to fill one of the two vacancies on the Commission. Mayor Edmondson gave some infor- mation on Mr. Robbins' qualifications. Discussion ensued on II/ the composition of occupations of the members and the proces- sing of requests for information on the Airport. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest to appoint Gary S. Robbins to the Airport Advisory Commission to fill the vacancy left by Bob Jose. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Camichael absent. ITEMS FOR COUNCIL INFORMATION Letter from Robert Gunter to William Hintze, attorney from Mullen and Associates, re: Yakima Wastewater Treatment Plant -- Claims Negotiations and Contractor Arbitration Request. 9/18/80; Letter to Mullen and Associates re: Yakima Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract No. 3 -- FEMA Status. 9/19/80; Letter from FEMA re: Wastewater Treatment Plant. 9/17/80; Memo from AWC re: General Revenue Sharing, Local Government Funding, Issue No. 56, 9/12/80; Article from Spokesman-Review Entitled "Charter Changes Fears Labeled as 'Nonsense". 9/10/80; Yakima Fire Department Emergency Activity Report for August, 1980. 9/15/80; Board of Adjustment minutes for 8/26/80; Police and Fire Civil Service Commission minutes for 8/19/80; Chamber of Commerce UP DATE, 9/12/80; Memo from Director of Community Development re: Outside Utility Request from Yakima School District No. 7 for sewer service to property located at King Street and Pleasant Avenue. 18. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:15 P.M. to then meet on Thursday, September 25, 1980, in the Council Chambers. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Car / *chael absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY i Ai /‘2.44- DATE164i A 7,,rai COUN MBE' i 1 , - DATE IgOUNCIL MEMB II ATTEST: AP .. .' / ,A-6 P 2 447 r CITY CL, AK a ... . . - er .YOR ' -