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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/27/1981 Adjourned Meeting • ��7 ���� JANUARY 27, 1981 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers 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 Edmondson absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Assistant Mayor Hinman reported that the Parks Committee of the Council have recommendations for two' appointments to be made to the Parks Commission as the terms of Mrs. Mary Williams and Mrs. Judy Tassielli expired as of December 31, 1980. Council member Carmichael reported that the Committee met on Friday, and the two' recommendations are: that Paul Schafer be appointed for the position held by Judy Tassielli and that Mike Nixon be appointed to the position held by Mrs. Mary Williams. After discussion, it was moved by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan that the Council accept the recommendations of the Parks Committee of the Council and appoint Paul Schafer to the position held by Judy Tassielli and Mike Nixon to the position held by Mrs. Mary Williams. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Edmondson absent. It was suggested that a letter of appreciation be written to Judy Tassielli and Mary Williams for their seven and nine years service, respectively. Council member Carmichael mentioned Parks budgeting and plans for the future indicating that they should come up with some better solutions to the problems dealing with the Parks. She suggested that in order to better utilize the swimming pools, that a swimming pool advisory committee should be formed with the Committee responsible to the Parks Commission. After discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council that this matter should be referred to the Parks Commission for their ideas on appointing a pool subcommittee' • Council member Doty asked about the possibility of giving a waiver of dog license fees for senior citizens. City Manager Zais explained that this question has been asked before and the City Attorney has given an opinion stating that according to the law, no special rates or benefits can be given on utility fees. He stated that they will take a look at it again and get a legal opinion on the specific matter of dog licenses. 2. PRESENTATION OF ICMA FINANCIAL TRENDS STUDY FOR YAKIMA City Manager Zais explained that this study is the final version of the study began this past year. In cooperation with the City Manager's Association, 22 cities around the country entered into this study to take a look at their financing. The State of Washington dominated the study with Yakima, Selah, Ellensburg, and Spokane taking part in it. He referred to his memo re Financial Conditions in our Community and Municipial Finance Revenues and Trends, stating that a review will be made of the trends which can be used as a tool for the future. Nellie Horan of the Finance Department reviewed the study in detail, explaining the charts shown in the study and that they used the past to project the future. After this review of the study, she noted that the City of Yakima's revenue will not support the current services, that unless new revenues are to be found, there must be a reduction in services. After discussion, City Manager Zais stated that in the future they will continue to keep up these graphs to keep currently informed about the financial status of the City. ���� �~�m JANUARY 27, 1981 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION RE PERSONNEL It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Edmondson absent. BUSINESS MEETING . . 4. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting_ Assistant Mayor Hinman presiding, Council members Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest and Doty and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews 'present roll call. Council member Beauchamp temporarily abs�nt. Mayor Edmondson � � absent. Assistant Mayor Hillman stated that Council member �= Beauchamp is attending another meeting on Council business. 5. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Assistant Maycr Hinman. 6. CONSENT AGENDA 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. Assistant Mayor .Hinman reported that there is an off-agenda gem, No. 16-B, for an out-of-state travel request for Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Edmondson and Hinman and City Manager Zais and the Directors of Community Development and Public Works, to attend the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C. Council member Crest requested that Item No. 16-B be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Item No. 16-B, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Carmichael that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp temporarily absent. Edmondson absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (^) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *7' MINUTES The Council minutes of December 23 1980 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION APPEARANCE BY KEN SCHILLER, COX CABLE TV Ken Schiller, Co; Cable TV, gave a report on cable TV installations inside the City Limits. He stated that the City is about 60% complete on underground installations and distributed a report on the areas 'yet to' be completed. He answered the Council's various questions regarding the installation and rates on cable TV. 9. REPORT ON PETITION FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL CHANGES ON SO. 8TH STREET AND SPRUCE City Manager Zais reported that the petitioner called and requested that this item be continued for one week because she cannot attend the meeting due to illness. It was the general consensus of the Council to continue this item for one week. • JANUARY 27, 1981 ��` ���2 / 10. REPORT ON ADMINISTRATION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING 0.2% SALES TAX FOR TRANSIT Assistant Mayor Hinman questioned how the roving salesmen are effected by this sales tax. Acting Finance Director Don Horan stated that it depends on the origin and delivery of the purchases and gave some examples showing the difference when the sales tax would be app|icab|e. He also stated that if the product is to be held for resale, then the tax is not applicable. 11. REPORT ON PROPOSED GAMBLING TAX Council members discussed the reports received from the Police and Finance Departments, Police Chief LaRue commented on the involvement of the Police Department when a casino night event is held. Harold Allen, Central Amusement Company, spoke about the profits received from these events that the various organizations make. He commented that out of 38 events 'held last year, there was only one that had any trouble. He stated that these events are well policed by the people who manage thmrn. Discussion followed, and there was an interest expressed in asking the County Commissioners if they would be interested in looking at something along this line. Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to inquire if the County is interested in this and report back at the next meeting. 12. OUTSIDE UTILITY REQUEST FROM MS. VIRGINIA FAULKNER Virginia Faulkner explained the difficulties she is experiencing with the septic tanks at 1607 and 1609 West King, stating that the system at 1609 has failed completely. She stated that while the system at 1607 has not failed yet, there is no doubt that the solids are going to the line, which was evidenced when the tank was pumped. Larry Wright, Planning Manager, stated that we accept the word of the individual who pumped that tank saying that the failure of ' the system is imminent. He also commented that we are looking at annexing that area by the end of the year. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Buchanan that the outside utility request for 1609 West King be approved and upon the verification of the imminent failure of the other system, that 1607 West King be approved. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp temporarily absent. Edmondson absent. *13. EXECUTE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH YPPA RESOLUTION NO. D-4411 A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to exe a collective bargaining agreement for ' calendar years ` 1981 and 1982 with the Yakima Police Patrolmen's Association. ^14. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH WILLIS DECOTO FOR PROPERTY AT YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL RESOLUTION NO. D-4412 A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agricultural lease agreement with Willis Oacoto for real property at the Yakima Air Terminal. ' O t15. DjSPOS|TyN•OF D'AMAGE ` ^c ' . � �" n��� ``, 1 RESOLUTION NO'. D-4413 A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $36.75' to Harold L. Smith in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. ��� ���w JANUARY 27, 1981 *16. ORDINANCE AMENDING COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES FOR 1981 ORDINANCE NO. 2491, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective January 1, 1981; amending • Sections 2.20.100 . and %.20.11 O of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and dec|arin an emergency. *16B. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL REQUEST The out-of-state travel request for Mayor Edmondson, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael and Hinman and City Manager Zais and Willis White, Director of Public Works and Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, to Washington, D.C., February 27 through March 7, 1981 to attend the National League of Cities Conference, was approved. It was also noted that the travel request for Council members to attend the legislative session on February 19, 1981 in Olympia and for Council members Carmichael and Hinman to attend the Governor's Housing Conference February 19 and 20, 1981, in Olympia, had been previously approved. 17. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Carmichael inquired about the status report on City-owned property. City Manager Zais stated that the City-owned property management report is scheduled to be completed by mid year. Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to request a list of the City-owned property and then bring the complete report to Council when it is cnm9|eted . COUNCIL INFORMATION Items of information supplied to Council were: Council assignments to Boards and Commissions. 1 /15/81 ; letter to County Public Works Department re Fairview-Sumac sewer system. 1/20/81; mmmn from Director of Community Development re temporary certificates of occupancy - Chinook Tower. 1/15/81; Report from Police Department re complaints received; Board of Adjustment minutes for special meeting held on January 13, 1981; minutes of November 18, 1980 and December 16, 1980 Police and Fire Civil Service Commission meeting; and letter from Jim camache requesting leave of b as�nce 1/7/81 absence. ' 18. ADJOURNMENT It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Doty to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel and then immediately adjourn the meeting. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp temporarily absent. Edmondson absent. Upon the completion of Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 5:00 p.m. � READ AND CERT|F|ED ACOJRATE BY � � ��.�/ _ '`� � � . imf;NC| L MBE" • D ^ / �� P. � � ^TE ��° �� — w�� ' u�r~ ' ^ ' • p, A ||EST: 0" CITY [ FK ' ' r �SS|STANT MAYOR