HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/28/1981 Study Session 1„9.n
u
JULY 28, 1981
STUDY SESSION
The City Council net in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Budhanan, Lynn
CarMichael, Bruce Crest, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Edmondson reported that the annual Air Show will be held
September 12th, at which time the Shrine Club and Civil Air
Patrol will have a dunking tank. She stated that she has
volunteered to sit in the tank and asked the other Council
members and staff to volunteer also. She asked Council to
advise her by the end of the week whether they can or not.
Discussion followed regarding the appointment to the City
II/
Employees Civil Service Commission. It was the general
consensus of the Council to schedule a special Council meeting
to interview the three individuals who have submitted their
applications. City Manager Zais commented that these
interviews can be done in Executive Session.
Council member Doty expressed her pleasure about the City
Council meeting agenda being printed in the Herald-Republic
and asked that a letter of appreciation and commendation be
sent. Mayor Edmondson stated that that will be done.
Mayor Edmondson asked the Council to consider putting on the
ballot the Charter amendment for the people to directly vote
for a Council member/mayor designated position. She commented
that this would end the confusion as to who elects the Mayor.
She stated that this will not change our form of government.
Council member Doty asked that Council delay this one week and
talk about it next week. 'Following discussion, it was the
general consensus of the Council to discuss this next week.
Fire Chief Ed Carroll showed the Council members the new logo
for the Fire Department. He stated that the department
members made the suggestions for the overall design and the
work was done by a student at J. M. Perry Trade School. He
stated that the black letters are done with reflective tape
which shines and appears white at night.
Council member Beauchamp reported that a citizen living in the
Jerome Avenue area called him complaining about the transit
buses speeding and expressing concern about the safety for the
Children in the area. The citizen reported that the bus was
doing 45 MPH in a 25 MPH zone between 16th and 20th Avenues.
2. REPORT FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEE REGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION ISSUES AND POLICE CADET PROGRAM
City Manager Zais gave some background information and stated
that there are basically two or three recommendations. One
recommendation is to dhange the certification rules for entry
level positions in the Police and Fire Department from a "Rule
of One" to a "Rule of Three." He stated that this will give
some flexibility in that area as well as be consistent with
the other civil service employees. The second recommendation
relates to promotional exams. He stated that the committee
felt that it was unnecessary to Change the existing system as
originally suggested, because of the change to the "Rule of
Three." He stated that a lot of time was spent on the Police
Cadet Program. He noted a correction that needs to be changed
in the Cadet Program on the first page, last paragraph, which
establishes Civil Service status. He stated that a one year
probationary period and a one year in-service period would be
served and that would be the end of employment. The discharge
of employees must be reviewed by Civil Service. City Manager
Zais stated that there are a couple of actions Council can
take. He said that the appropriate action is for the Council,
in cooperation with staff, to make this presentation to the
JULY 28, 1981 : 21
Civil Service Commission. Once that has been established, we
would plan to begin the process of implementing the Cadet
Program. He stated that he believes we can have the program
started by September. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by
Carmichael to accept the report and recommendation and a
presentation be made to the Police. & Fire Civil Service
Commission so the appropriate rule changes can be made and the
Cadet Program be started. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
It was the general consensus of the Council —to ask the
Committee of the Council to present this to the Police and
Fire Civil Service Commission.
BUSINESS MEETING
3. ROLL CALL
At 3 :00 p.m., the Council members canmenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Betty L. Edmondson presiding, Council members
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman and
City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll
call.
4. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Beauchamp.
5. 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 stated that there was an error on the Consent
Agenda and Item No. 17 should not be on the Consent Agenda and
Item No. 18 should have been. It was the general consensus of
the Council to make these corrections. Council member Hinman
requested that Item No. 14 be removed and Council member
Buchanan requested that Item No. 12 be removed from the
Consent Agenda. Mayor Edmondson requested that Item No. 16 be
removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus
of the Council that the addition of Item No. 18 and the
deletion of Items No. 12, 14, 16 and 17, as requested, be
made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items,
including resolutions and an ordinance by title. It was MOVED
by Doty, 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 handled under one motion without
further discussion.)
6. ANNEXATION PETITION NO. 974, FILED BY THE ESTATE OF MILDRED A.
CAHOON
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp that July 28,
1981 be set as the time for a meeting with the initiating
parties who signed the Notice of Intention to Commence
Annexation Proceedings, dated July 3, 1981, those initiating
parties being George A. Cashman for the estate of Mildred A.
Cahoon. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Mr. Cashman and
Mr. Applegate, representing the estate of Mildred A. Cahoon,
were asked if they were willing to accept their share of the
City's indebtedness and they replied in the affirmative. It
was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp that the annexation
proposed by George A. Cashman for the estate of Mildred A.
Cahoon, be accepted by the City of Yakima and that the area to
be annexed be required to assume its share of the City's
existing indebtedness, and that a Notice of Intention to Annex
be filed with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board.
7. HEARING ON SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR 1982 TO
1987.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program for the years 1982 -1987,
Denny Covell, City Engineer, reported that the revenue
JULY 28, 1981
forecast for street is dismal. He reported that this program
is the same as last year with the exception of an added
project at Mead and South 1st Street where one of poles
for the signals has been damaged. The pole has to be moved
back, which will require the purchase of right-of-way. He
stated that cost is estimated at approximately $60,000. City
Manager Zais spoke about the funding for arterial street
improvments in the past and stated that in the absence of any
other sources of funding, that projects in the future either
won't be done or local funding sources must be considered,
i.e., bond issues. Mr. Cheshire, Papa Ccmos' Restaurant,
asked if the 9th Street-Yakima Avenue channelization program
is included in this program. Mr. Covell stated that that is
one of the projects that is slated for construction either
this year or the next. He stated that that was a project that
was going to be discussed at Council this week, but was
postponed until mid-August to allow some citizens time to hold
II/
a meeting they wanted in order to discuss proposals and
alternatives. The public portion of the hearing was closed.
Resolution No. D-4514, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that the Resolution be
adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4514, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 1982
through 1987 for the construction of streets and arterial
streets in the City of Yakima.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
A. PRESENTATION BY JAMES PDSEY,, RE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND SOUTHEAST YAKIMA COMMUNITY AT WORK
Council member Beauchamp requested to be excused from
discussion on this it due to conflict of interest.
Mr. Posey submitted a proposal for changing the contract
between the City and the Southeast Yakima Community At
Work. He stated that they are hurting financially and
will be facing budget cuts. He gave some background
information on the contract which was signed in 1971. He
reported that the Southeast Community Center has passed
its recertification in terms of utilization of those
facilities. Carol Darby, Director of Community
Development, reported that there is some discrepancy on
the recertification. She stated that HUD has certified
the agreement between the City of Yakima and HUD, which
does not deal with the certification for the Southeast
Community Center. She reported that HUD sent someone to
verify the agreement, however, that individual went to
the Southeast Community Center without a City official
and went through the facility and told Mr. Posey it was
fine. She stated that a letter is going back to HUD that
says from now on they should work with the City. She
reported that the other certification is between the City
and the Southeast Community Center and after working
through some problems, the City has authorized that
II/
certification. Mr. Posey commented that the City should
not ask the Southeast Community Center to comply with
conditions related to the recertification of the facility
that is not required in the contract between the City and
HUD. He distributed a copy of the agreement between the
City and HUD. He also distributed a copy of the
agreement between the Southeast Community Center and the
City. He stated that the contract is ten years old and
there is only one item that provides for assistance by
the local body and that is for maintenance of landscaping
of the grounds. He stated that that was predicated on a
lot of things that no longer exist. Mayor Edmondson
stated that in 1975 or 1976, the Council was petitioned
to take over some of the maintenance and operation costs,
so the programs were discussed. She reported that the
discussion broke down because the Southeast Community
Center wanted to retain the right to do their an
programming. Mr. Posey distributed a copy of his May 21,
L L. 3
JULY 28, 1981
1981 file memo of a meeting held on May 14, 1981. He
also distributed a copy of the HUD regulations relating
to utilization of public facilities. He stated that he
would like to make the Center a facility that the entire
community can utilize. He stated that it could be used
for emergency preparedness to accommodate people in times,
of emergencies. Mayor Edmondson commented that Mr. Posey
is asking for $30,000 or $32,000 annually for M & 0 for
the facility and insurance. Following discussion, Mayor
Edmondson stated that the staff will need to review this
request.
B. OTHER
Ines Rice, 4409 W. Arlington, requested that the contract
on the administration of the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Construction and Design Contract be made available to
her. City Manager Zais stated that staff will be
contacting her about this.
Mayor Edmondson proclaimed this week as CPR Week and
stated that this week, KNDO-TV will be televising a Red
Cross CPR television campaign. She also proclaimed this
weekend as St. Elizabeth Medical Center Weekend,
commemorating 90 years of service to the community.
*9. MINUTES
The Council minutes of July 7, 1981 were approved, having been
duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one
present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
10. OONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED APPOINTMENTS TO UTILITY RATE ADVISORY
BOARD
It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty that Rod Hufstader
he the public utility representative and confirm the
recommended appointments in all areas as listed. Carried by
6-1 vote. Carmichael voting nay. City Manager Zais stated
that the Chamber of Commerce has formed a special committee of
six representatives which are desirous of receiving the
consultant report on utility rates. He stated that he has
informed than that staff will work with them, , but in
conjunction with the advisory board. He suggested that if
they wished to participate that they attend the meetings
scheduled for the advisory committee. It was the general
consensus of the Council to concur with the City Manager's
suggestion.
*11. GRANT INCREASE FROM EPA tOR PHASE II, WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4515, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement accepting an offer from the United States
Environmental Protection Agency for a grant of funds to aid
construction of water pollution control facilities.
12. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH METRO FOR TRANSIT BUSES
Council member Buchanan expressed concern about the condition
of these buses and the responsibility of the City for
repairing them. City Manager Zais reported that staff has
asked Seattle about the question on major repairs and we have
been notified that in the event that major repairs would be
needed, they would send a replacement engine and the City
would be responsible for installing it. He stated that this
is not in the contract because they use a standard contract
and won't change it. He stated that we will receive a letter
confirming the telephone conversation he had with them
regarding this budget. He stated that the buses were
repowered and have less than 40,000 miles on the engines now.
Resolution No. D-4516 having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Doty, seconded by Carmichael that the Resolution be
adapted. Carried by 6-1 roll call vote. Buchanan voting nay.
JULY 28, 1981
RESOLUTION NO. D-4516, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an "agreement for the rental of transit coaches" for
the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle.
*13. VACATION OF A PORTION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT (fILDOW LAKE
OONDOMINIUM)
RESOLUTION NO. D-4517, A RESOLUTION vacating a portion of a
public utility easement at Willow Lake, a Groenig Development
property.
14. CHANGE ORDER NO. 10 FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION,
OONTRACT NO. 5, SCHEDULE A WITH PETER KIEWIT AND SONS
Council member Hinman questioned Items No. 3, 4 and 5 and Jon
Wiese, Sanitary Engineer, explained the reasons for including
these items in the Change Order. Following this explanation, II/
it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael to accept
and approve the Change Order as outlined. Carried by 6-1
voice vote. Hinman voting nay.
*15. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR JUNE 1981.
The report of the City Finance Officer dated June 30, 1981,
• regarding the investments of the City of Yakima was accepted
and approved.
16. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
REPLACEMENT AT 40TH AVENUE AND TIETON DRIVE (FIRST READING)
Mayor Edmondson referred to the report in which it is stated
that the City's insurance will not cover the loss and
collection from the motorist is not feasible and asked why it
isn't. Don Horan, Director of Finance, stated that the
individual does not have any insurance and he not responsible.
An Ordinance appropriating and transferring funds for traffic
signal replacement having been read by title only, was placed
on the table for one week or until August 4, 1981.
17. ORDINANCE RELATING TO SPEED LIMIT
Hank Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer, gave some background
information on the speed limit traffic study. He requested
that action be taken on this in time for it to be implemented
before school opens. He introduced Dick Bishop,
Transportation Planning and Engineering, Inc. Mr. Bishop used
an overhead projector and slides to present his report. He
gave information on the methodology for performing this study.
He listed his conclusions, as follows: 1) speeds are higher
than posted limits; 2) several limits are unreasonably low; 3)
raising speed limits tend to lower speeds; and 4) there is a
need for City-wide consistency. Mr. Bishop reported that
II/
there is a list in the report which shows the streets
recammended to have the speed limits revised. He distributed
an additional map which shows the streets that have been
recommended to be changed. He commented that there are no
recommended changes for more than 5 MPH and two streets are
being recommended to have laver speed limits. Council member
Carmichael expressed her concern regarding the recommended
speed limit change on Summitview Avenue by 24th Avenue because
of the school in that area. Council member Hinman expressed
his concern about raising the speed limit on 40th Avenue.
(Council member Crest absent after 5:15 p.m.) Discussion
followed on the proposed speed limit change on Summitview
Avenue. There was also discussion regarding the speed limit
on Washington Avenue west of 24th Avenue. Ordinance No. 2535,
having been read by title, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by
Beauchamp that the Ordinance be passed. It was MOVED by
Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to lower the speed limit on
Summitview Avenue east of 40th Avenue from the recamended
35 MPH to 30 MPH. City Attorney Andrews stated that that
would require two amendments in the Ordinance; one on page 2,
No. 12 from 7th Avenue to 4 0th Avenue and D on page 3, from
L25
JULY 28, 1981
24th Avenue to 40th Avenue. The question was called for the
vote on the motion. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Edmondson
voting nay. Crest absent. The question was called for the
vote on the motion, as amended. Unanimously carried by roll
call vote. Crest absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2535, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control;
designating speed limits on certain City streets; amending
Section 9.50.350 of the City of Yakima. Municipal Ccde.
*18. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO
PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITION OF A NEW POSITION OF CABLE TELEVISION
00ORDINATOR
ORDINANCE NO. 2536, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
adopting a classification and compensation plan for City
employees to be effective August 29, 1981; amending Sections
2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
19. OTHER BUSINESS
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items supplied for Council information were: memo from
Director of Public Works re Wastewater Treatment Plant odors.
7/22/81; correspondence from John Moore, attorney re Yakima
and Zais vs. Sloan, Et. Al. 7/17/81; memo from Transit
Manager re bench advertising contract. 7/20/81; article from
W11 Street Journal, "Punting the Block Grants". 7/21/81;
article from Wall Street Journal, "For Fast Cash, Cities
Pursue Illegal Parkers". 7/23/81; correspondence from Mark
Cornett, Yakima Valley Community College re Handicap Access.
7/21/81; and minutes of the July 15, 1981 meeting of the
Yakima Center Advisory Commission.
20. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael that this meeting
be adjourned at the hour of 5:30 p.m. to then net on Tuesday,
August 4, 1981 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 104 at the Yakima County
Courthouse. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Crest absent.
/
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY .. / . DATE
Sr:EMBER
DATE ii ) COUNCIL MEMBER
ATTEST:
N /
a • 1-014kgalialj ■1 / 1 2 e .:‘ .0 0.
AlbririArgI 4 W''" --;"‘"
CITY fii; RK MAYOR
. I
i/%1