HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/31/1981 Adjourned Meeting 311
MARCH 31, 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
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn
Carmichael, Bruce Crest, and Shirley Doty. Council members Henry
Beauchamp and Don Hinman absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Edmondson mentioned that she had received a letter from
County Commissioner Klarich confirming the meeting on April 2,
1981, at 2:00 p.m. at the Sanctuary Restaurant.
II/ 2. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY
A. BUS SERVICE FOR ASSOCIATION OF RETARDED CITIZENS
City Attorney Andrews reported that the transportation
service inquired about last ueek for the Association of
Retarded Citizens can be accomplished through an
agreement with the Yakima Valley Transportation Exchange.
He commented that such an agreement is listed on the
Agenda for consideration, however, there are a few minor
amendments that need to be made which can be discussed
when that it comes up for discussion.
B. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE
DISABLED PERSONS CCMMITTEE
The City Attorney explained haw the $1,000 requested for
office supplies can be granted through a contractual
arrangement in which the committee would be providing a
certain service for the City. Mayor Edmondson stated
that the committee does have their goals and purposes
outlined and she could provide Council with a copy of
them. City Attorney Andreas stated that instead of the
City making payment for office supplies and translation
services, the City should pay that committee a fee for
service that the committee provides on behalf of the
City. Council member Doty stated that she would like
some specific information on that the committee would be
doing besides their purpose and goals. It was the
general consensus of the Council to request a proposal
for the services the committee will provide.
A. Willis White, Public Works Director, referred to the
transportation requests stating that those services were
provided in the past through the Transportation Exchange
and can be continued. There is an agreement to provide
interim services to the elderly and handicapped for the
year 1981, however, the agreement will need to be amended
to include special situations where they would provide
II/ transportation to the elderly and handicapped for
services that exceeds the hours listed in the agreement.
The service is different because it is on an on-call
basis. Last year they had to call 48 hours ahead of time
• for service, but this year they only need to give
notification 20 minutes ahead of time. We are also
asking then to keep two vehicles available for requests
inside the City.
3. REPORT ON PROPOSED BUDGET ANALYST POSITION
City Manager Zais recommended that the position of Budget
Analyst be in the Public Works Budget and in the Department of
Public Works. Following discussion, it was MOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan to accept the recommendation
of the staff, which is Option 3, placing the Budget Analyst
under the Public Works Department as originally intended and
review the need to examine the position annually. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Beauchamp and Hinman absent.
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4. REPORT ON PROPOSED CITIZENS COMMITTEE ON CITY FINANCES
Council member Carmichael expressed her concern in expecting
busy citizens to spend a great deal of time working on this
committee for 8-10 months. Discussion followed and Council
member Doty inquired how the selection of the nine members
would be handled. It was suggested to have each Council
member select their choice and give that information to the
Mayor who will put those results in the Council packet next
week. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan to follow
the recamendation for the formation of this committee
consisting of nine people, getting as broad a cross section as
we can of talents and skills and we begin working as soon as
possible. Carried by 4-1 voice vote. Carmichael voting nay.
Beauchamp and Hinman absent.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
II/ It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending
litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp and
Hinman absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
6. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Budhanan,
Carmichael, Crest and Doty and City Manager Zais and City
Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council members
Beauchamp and Hinman absent.
7. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Mayor Edmondson.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
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 reported that there is an off-agenda item to
be numbered 25A, Which is a resolution authorizing the
purchase of chemicals for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
without calling for bids. Council member Crest requested that
Item No. 25A be added to the Consent Agenda. Council member
Carmichael requested that Item No. 17 be removed and Council
member Buchanan requested that Item No. 23 be added to the
Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council
that the addition of Items No. 23 and 25A and the deletion of
Item No. 17, as requested, be made. The Deputy City Clerk
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then read the Consent Agenda items including resolutions and
ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by
Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Beauchamp and Hinman
absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*)
indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion
without further discussion.)
Upon Council member Doty's request, it was the general
consensus of the Council to discuss Item No. 17 after Item No.
10.
*9. MINUTES
The Council minutes of February 25, March 10 and 11, 1981,
were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two
Council members and no one present wishing to have said
minutes read publicly.
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10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
In a joint proclamation with Yakima County and Naches, Mayor
Edmondson proclaimed April 3, 1981, as Phil Mahre Day in honor
of his winning the World Cup for skiing. She also stated that
there was a proclamation issued =mending Steve Mahre for
placing fourth in that same event. She stated that there will
be a parade at 4:00 p.m. in their honor and also a ralley at
the Yakima Center following the parade.
Margaret Sermon, a citizen, spoke about her damage claim she
has submitted which accuses the Mayor and the Yakima Police
Department of treason and corruption for keeping her family
away from her. Mayor Edmondson read into the record for Mrs.
II/ Sermon a letter from Senator Jackson, dated 3/16/81, addressed
to Mrs. Sermon regarding this situation.
17. AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY AND YAKIMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
EXCHANGE RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE ELDERLY AND
HANDICAPPED
Mayor Edmondson stated that she had distributed a copy of
their performancd report for January and February given to her
by Gini Heintzman, Director of Transportation Exchange. It
was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan to add an addendum to
the contract we have before us that would permit the
Transportation Exchange to provide transportation as requested
for other special transportation services to the elderly and
handicapped as requested by the City, which may 11P in excess
of the hours of service. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Beauchamp and Hinman absent. Resolution No. D-4463, having
been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by
Doty that the Resolution be adopted. Gini Heintzman requested
that the reporting period be changed from June to July and for
the last six months also. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by
Carmichael to amend the motion to make this change as
requested to change the reporting date from June to July in
the contract. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp
and Hinman absent. The question was called for the vote on
the motion, as amended. Unanimously carried by roll call
vote. Beauchamp and Hinman absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4463, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with Yakima County and Yakima County
Transportation Exdhange, and an ancilliary agreement relating
to transporting developmentally disabled and senior citizens.
11. REPORT ON NCB HILL CHURCH OF GOD OUTSIDE UTILITY REQUEST FOR WATER
SERVICE FOR PROPERTY AT 716 NORTH 40TH AVENUE
The staff report and the recommendation for the Nth Hill
Church of God outside utility request for water service for
property located at 716 No. 40th Avenue, dated March 26, 1981,
was accepted.
12. REPORT ON VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR PARKS
Council member Carmichael inquired if there could be some kind
of special neighborhood clean and green weekend about the time
of the anniversary of the May 18 volcanic eruption, in which
neighbors could help clean up the parks. It was the general
consensus of the Council to have staff come back to Council
with additional information on this suggestion following the
committee meeting. It was the general consensus of the
Council that the staff report dated March 9, 1981 be accepted.
13. 1980 ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Following discussion on this report and a correction having
been made to the reference of the boundary of neighborhood 15,
it was the general consensus of the Council that the report be
accepted.
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*14. REPORT ON PARKS STAFF DUTIES AND ORGANIZATION
The staff report dated February 20, 1981, on the Parks staff
duties and organization was accepted.
*15. PURCHASE OF TORO BRAND EQUIPMENT AND IRRIGATION REPAIR PARTS
RESOLUTION NO. D-4461, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase
of Toro Brand repair parts for small equipment and irrigation
system without calling for formal bids.
*16. AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA VALLEY CavIMUNITY OOLLEGE FOR JOINT USE OF
FACILITIES
RESOLUTION NO. D-4462, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
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execute an agreement with Yakima Valley Community College
District No. 16, for joint use of facilities.
*18. REPORT ON LEGAL DEPARTMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EXPENSES FOR 1978,
1979 and 1980.
The report on Legal Department professional services expenses
for 1978, 1979 and 1980 was accepted.
*19. TREASURER'S INVESTMENT REPORT
The reports of the City Finance Officer, dated December 31,
1980, January 31, 1981 and February 28, 1981, regarding the
investments of the City of Yakima, were accepted and approved.
20. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT RE PROPOSED WATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS
Council members expressed their concerns on the cptions given
in the March 25, 1981 staff report. Council members also
discussed the use of domestic water being used for irrigation
and if a discount rate should be allowed. It was MOVED by
Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael not to charge for sewer
service charge for domestic water used for irrigation.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp and Hinman
absent. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan that
the Council adopt the base rate of $1.20 per billing as
billing Charge for water. -se%er. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Beauchamp and Hinman absent. It was MOVED by Buchanan,
seconded by Crest to have a special rate for irrigation, but
not as low as what it has been. Carried by 4-1 voice vote.
Edmondson voting nay. Beauchamp and Hinman absent. It was
MOVED by Crest, seconded by Carmichael that the cut-in/cut-out
charge for water users for delinquent bills be $15.00.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp and Hinman
absent. Concern was expressed about the different categories
in the rate structure and it was suggested that there be only
four categories, one of which is to be a minimum bill for 600
or 800 cubic foot of water used. City Manager Zais commented
that Option 43 is similar to that Council is discussing. It
was suggested that two figures for irrigation be run through
the computer and see at the impact would be. It was the II/
general consensus of the Council to review the irrigation rate
based on 20, 30 and no special rate at all. Discussion
followed on the reserve in the Water Division budget of
$300,000 for an operating budget of $2 million; Willis hhite,
Director of Public Works, expressing his concern that the
reserve is too low. Mr. White suggested a reserve of about
$200,000. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Carmichael to
raise the reserve to $250,000. Discussion followed on how
this will impact the water rate. The question was called for
the vote on the motion. Carried by 3-2 voice vote. Buchanan
and Doty voting nay. Beauchamp and Hinman absent.
*21. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNEG FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR AIRPORT
LEASE NEGOTIATIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2502, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1981 Budget for
the City of Yakima and appropriating the amount of $10,000
within 461-Airport Fund as a 1981 appropriation for that fund.
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*22. ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 310-312 NORTH 5TH AVENUE
ORDINANCE NO. 2503, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 310-312
No. 5th Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R-3,
Multiple Family Zone to B-2 Local Business Zone.
*23. ORDINANCE REGARDING TWO-HOUR PARKING RESTRICTION IN THE VICINITY OF
NORTH 3RD AVENUE AND YAKIMA AVENUE
ORDINANCE NO. 2504, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control;
limiting parking times on certain streets; amending Section
9.50.520 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*24. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1981 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING UNAPPROPRIATED
FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES
An Ordinance amending the 1981 Budget and appropriating
unappropriated funds for various purposes, having been read by
title only, was laid on the table for one week or until April
7, 1981.
25. OTHER BUSINESS
COUNCIL INFORMATION
Items supplied for Council information were: memo from
Assistant City Manager re Labor Relations Institute. 3/26/81;
memo from City Manager re Airport Administration. 3/26/81;
minutes of 3/18/81 Yakima Center Advisory Commission meeting;
article from Wallstreet Journal, "Throw Away the Crutch".
3/25/81; letter from AWC re Possible Budget Cuts Eliminating
Municipal Research Council. 3/21/81; and Seattle's Capitol
Report, Vol. 3, No. 10, March 20, 1981.
26. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Doty that this meeting be
adjourned at the hour of 6:15 p.m. to then meet on Thursday,
April 2, 1981 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Restaurant.
Unanimously carried by 4 vote. Mudhamp and Hinman
absent.
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