HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/07/1981 Study Session JULY 7, 1981
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00p.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, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Edmondson reminded the Council members of the
neighborhood meeting to be held this evening at the Salvation
Army Building at 310 No. 16th Avenue.
Mayor Edmondson noted that some time ago, the Council
discussed trying to get more information to the public about
the agenda of the Council meetings. She explained that she
has talked with Jim Barnhill of the Herald-Republic who stated
that they would like to work something out to publish the
Council agenda in the paper each week and is also working on a
proposed checkerboard of action taken after the Council
meetings -- all to be done at no charge.
Council member Doty noted that an interested citizen suggested
that some consideration should be given to the type of format
that the Council has. For instance, the previous week there
were Transit Committee recommendations and they were dealing
with appropriation of some funds -- that perhaps this type of
discussion should be publicized even though it was a study
session. She suggested that when the Council talks about some
financial matters that gives financial impact, that perhaps it
should be under a different format. Mayor Edmondson noted
that many times public hearings are set for citizen
participation. There was further discussion regarding whether
the Council would like to set any guidelines for staff
regarding the agenda and items involving money. Several
Council members indicated that the suggestion that if an item
involves money, that it should be put on the study session
first -- and either brought on the regular agenda or continued
to a regular business meeting at a later date, should.be
sane consideration. No formal action was taken on this matter
at this time.
2. REPORT FROM CHIEF OF POLICE RE CITIZEN'S PROPOSED YOUTH BUREAU
Police Chief Jack LaRue reviewed the staff report and answered
questions by Council members. He introduced Lts. Bernie Kline
and Tony Wentz. He stated he felt basic attitudes of children
towards the Police should be formed (or changed) between the
first and fourth grades. Council member Hinman stated that he
was disappointed in the report and referred to the Juvennile
Code, distributing copies to Council members and the Police
Chief. He suggested that staff be instructed to contact the
parents who proposed that the Youth Bureau again be formed and
see if there is some kind of way that the parents and police
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can work together. He indicated that he does not know if it
would require a special staffing or not, but he feels that
there are so many things now for which people are not arrested
and that there is a real need for same type of youth program.
Mayor Edmondson noted that they are now working understaffed
in the Police Department and asked if Council wishes to
allocate more money to the Police Department -- for more
bodies. Council member, Hinman referred to the Cadet Program,
the OnGuard Program and stated that he feels there are some
resources that can be used. Council member Beauchamp stated
that if there is a lack of a clear understanding, it would be
wise to set time with the parents -- that we need to do what
we can with what we have. Lt. Bernie Kline indicated he
agreed with same, , things talked about, but not all of them.
He talked about the DSHS Program and stated that regarding
runaways, they do make recommendations. They are either
returned to family or CRC. Council member Doty stated she
would like to see the full complement of Police and would like
to urge that this be done as soon as possible. After
discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council
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members that staff should be directed to meet with interested
citizens and parents to further explore some type of program
whereby the Police and parents can work together on youth
activities and problems.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:10 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Betty L. Edmondson presiding. Council members
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman and
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City Manager
5. INVOCATION Manager Zais and City Attorney An
drews present on roll
The Invocation was given by Council member Hinman.
6. 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.
Council member Doty requested that Item No. 16 he added to the
Consent Agenda. Mayor Betty Edmondson asked if any Council
member would mind if Item No. 9 was deleted, Council member
Doty indicated that she had a question on Item No. 9. It was
the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item
No. 16, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then red the
Consent Agenda items, including Resolutions and Ordinances by
title. It was MOVED by Cannichael, seconded by Buchanan that
the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried
by roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an
asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent -Agenda to be
handled under one motion without further discussion.)
*7. MINUTES
The Council minutes of June 23 • 29, 1981, 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 •
Mayor Edmondson advised the - Council -- - nembers that
correspondence had been received from the Senior Citizen
Center inviting them to attend a luncheon on July 24, 1981, at
the Senior Citizens Center.
9. REPORT FROM POLICE CHIEF RE COMPLAINT DESK
Chief LaRue reported to the Council on the six-month eval-
uation of the Police Complaint Desk. He reported that since
the complaint desk hours had been changed, they have had
greater productivity. Doty questioned what would happen if
the complaint desk was to be opened from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. only and a citizen needed to obtain an accident report,
how would the Police make it available? Chief LaRue explained
that there would be sane way for the citizen to obtain an
accident report and that the only time the complaint desk
would be closed after 5:00 p.m. was during the months of
December, January and February. Doty questioned on what help
would be available to jail visitors after 5:00 p.m.? LaRue
explained that the Police Department had nothing to do with
jail visitors, that that was purely a County function. It was
MOVED by Crest, seconded by Carmichael to accept the report.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
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10. REPORT RE FIRE HYDRANT METER USAGE
Frank Mabry, Water Superintendent, reviewed the fire hydrant
meter usage report supplied to Council. After discussion, it
was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman to accept the staff
recommendation and direct staff to prepare the proper
legislation. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
11. AMENDMENT TO ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH R. W. BECK
Jon Weise, Sanitary Engineer, reviewed the staff report with
the Council members. After discussion, it was MOVED by
Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No. D-4504 be
approved as read. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4504, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
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Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
amendment to the agreement with R. W. Beck and Associates to
prepare a Wastewater Facilities Design.
12. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LOAN AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY RE
WASTEWATER FINANCING
Don Horan, Finance Director, advised the Council that the
Ordinance reflects the changes that the City had negotiated
with the Department of Ecology. City Attorney Andrews then
advised the Council members that the phrasing of the ordinance
needed to be changed to provide for an emergency clause. It
was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman to accept the
ordinance as read. Unanimously carried by voice vote. It was
MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman that the ordinance be
amended to declare an emergency and Section 13 be amended to
declare an emergency. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2526, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 2133 in whidh the Council
heretofore adopted a plan of addition and improvements to and
extensions of the combined water and sewerage system of the
City; as amended by Ordinance No. 2231; authorizing the City
to borrow from the State of Washington, Department of Ecology,
not to exceed the principal amount of $2,600,000 ;for the
purpose of paying part of the cost of carrying out said plan
of additions and improvements; providing for the disposition
of the proceeds thereof; pledging water and sewer revenues and
grants to secure and pay the loan and authorizing the
execution of a loan agreement and declaring an emergency.
*13. AUTHORIZE LEASE WITH CAMCO AT YAKIMA AIRPORT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4505, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
lease agreement with CAMCO Aviation Services.
*14. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
The out-of-state travel for Willis White, Director of Public
Works, to attend the International Public Works Congress and
Equipment Show in Atlanta, Georgia, September 12-17, 1981, was
approved.
*15. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONEY WITHIN VARIOUS FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS RE
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
ORDINANCE NO. 2527, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1981 Budget for
the City of Yakima; appropriating the amount of $12,675 from
unappropriated money in 551-Equipment Rental Fund to Account
551.636.591.00.64.600 therein, as a 1981 appropriation for
551-Equipment Rental Fund.
16. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONEY WITHIN VARIOUS FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS
Doty questioned Item No. 2 of the Agenda Statement, suggesting
that perhaps one vehicle shouldn't be purdhased. Instead,
possibly the City should look into leasing vehicles or
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purchasing used vehicles. Don Horan, Finance Director,
advised Council that they would be supplied with a report
regarding doing just that type of thing. Council members
requested information regarding what divisions will be using
these vehicles. Staff advised Council that three pickups are
to be supplied to Customer Services, two to Sewer, one to
Water and a sedan to the Engineering Division. It was MOVED
by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan to approve this request
without exceeding the $4,800 excess, and staff is to decide
What vehicle should be cut. After discussion, Beauchamp
withdrew his motion and Buchanan his second. Discussion
continued with Horan advising that the bid couldn't be held
up, because the City had already requested a 30-day extension
from the supplier. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by
Beauchamp that Ordinance No. 2528 be approved as written.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. It was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Doty that the City take steps not to
use the $4,800 of this appropriated money, if it is possible,
and secure a lessor vehicle if necessary. It was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Doty that we instruct staff to not
exceed the gross bid of the $4,800 and to try to work with the
bid deleting a vehicle or purchasing another vehicle. Carried
by 5-1 vote. Buchanan voting nay. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 2528, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1981 Budget for
the City of Yakima; and appropriating, transferring and
re-appropriating money within and among various funds and
accounts, all as appropriations for the 1981 City of Yakima
Budget.
17. OTHER BUSINESS
Council member Carmichael advised Council that the Chamber of
Commerce is sponsoring a forum luncheon on July 13, 1981, at
the Holiday Inn, at Noon. The public speaker is with the
Public Disclosure Commission, and he will be elaborating on
the changes in the Public Disclosure requirements.
Reservations must be made through the Chamber of Commerce
office.
Council member Carmichael also advised the Council that she
had received some' correspondence from the Keelung City
Council, that they would be caning to the United States on
July 15, 1981, but she is unable to advise Council as to who
is coming, where and when they will arrive, or be staying.
City Manager Zais reported to Council on the Rattlesnake Creek
hydro electric project. He stated that Sunnyside Irrigation
District has preceded the City and if the Council is still
interested in pursuing that, the City needs to file the
notices of intent and petition that has been outlined as soon
as possible. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael
that we accept the recommendation to file a notice of
intention and petition to intervene. Unanimously carried by
voice vote.
City Manager Dick Zais introduced Annette Wine, the
Administrative Assistant for the City Manager's Office.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
Items supplied to Council were: monthly progress report for
May, 1981, from R. W. Beck & Associates. 6/25/81; memo from
Recreation Superintendent re .,-Kiwanis Park Lighting Project.
7/1/81; memo from Director of Public Works re Diamond Cab
Company. 6/26/81; letter from Assistant City Manager to
Robert E. Van Dyke, Chief Negotiator, Local 469, IAFF re
Calculation of Salary Increases. 6/30/81; memo from Street
and Refuse Manager re 1981 Leaf Collection Program. 6/23/81;
memo from Director of Community Development re Closure of
Bartlett Place/Buwalda Lane intersection. 6/30/81; letter
from Alan Bushley, R. W. Beck & Associates re article from
Public Works Publication. 6/25/81; emergency activity report
for June, 1981, from Yakima Fire Department; Final 1981
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Legislative Bulletin from AWC; AWC information on Seattle City
Fair at Seattle Center, July 3-12, 1981; AWC information on
1981 mini conventions; new release re Air Olympia inaugurating
Yakima Service. 6/24/81; City of Yakima Civil Service
Commission minutes of June 4, 1981.
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to came before the Council, it
was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Beauchamp that the meeting be
adjourned'at the hour • 4:10 p.m. ' .usly carried by
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