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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/1981 Study Session '� ?7 JUNE 23, 1981 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 1:15 P.M. at the Ad- ministration Building at the Wastewater Facilities. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman. Council member Bruce Crest absent. 1. TOUR OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES The Council members toured the Sewer Treatment Plant Facili- ties. BUSINESS MEETING 2. ROLL CALL At 3:00 P.M. the Council members commenced the regular meet- ing, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty and Hinman and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member Crest absent. 3. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Mayor Edmondson. 4. 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. Mayor Edmondson stated that there is a citizen in the audience who wishes to speak to Item No. 23, and requested that it be removed from the Consent Agenda. She also reported that there is an off - agenda item which is a second reading of an Ordin- ance that will be numbered 26 -A. Council member Doty re- quested that Items No. 26 -A and 13 be added to the Consent Agenda. Council member Buchanan requested that Items No. 11 and 12 be added, however, Council member Doty indicated she has a question on Item No. 11 and Council member Beauchamp stated he has a question on Item No. 12. Council member Buchanan requested that Item No. 10 be added. Council member Beauchamp requested that Item No. 9 be added, however, Council member Doty stated she has a question on that item. Ines Rice, a citizen, requested that Item No. 13 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items of No. 10 and 26 -A and the deletion of Item No. 23, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including Resolu- tions and Ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Beauchamp that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Crest absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. MINUTES The Council minutes of May 12, 14, 16, 19 and 28 and June 2, 1981, were approved having been duly certified accurate by two Council members, and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. DETERMINATION OF COUNCIL POSITIONS FOR 1981 ELECTION This being the year for the election of three Council members to the Yakima City Council, and in accordance with State statutes, the City Clerk provided numbers for the drawing for the positions on the ballots. The following position numbers were drawn: Position No. 1, Henry Beauchamp; Position No. 2, 3 8 9 • JUNE 23, 1981 Mayor Betty L. Edmondson; and Position No. 3, Don Hinman. These terms will be for four years. Mayor Edmondson inquired if this will be confusing with Council member Crest running for election in District No. 2. Iris Litzenberger, City Clerk, stated that the numbers drawn today are for the posi- tions on the ballot. City Attorney Andrews stated that each tithe 'there is an election, this lot system has to be drawn for a position'on the ballot. 7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Helen Hinman, 4605 Scenic Drive, representing several in- terested. citizens of Yakima, submitted a letter expressing concern about the juvenile crime rate, the increased drug and alcohol ,_use among young people, and a noticable change in attitude by young people toward Police in general. She re- • . __quested ,Council to give serious consideration to adding a minimum of three Officers to the Yakima Police Department for ...--thg..purpose of reestablishing a Youth Bureau in 1982. She gave information on the service to the community the Youth Bureau_provided in the past. Also present supporting this request were Alice Walker, 305 South 10th Avenue; Del Stouten- berg, 509 South 39th Street; Mary Place 5710 Marylinn Drive; Alenda Prestlein, 4605 Scenic Drive; Suzanne Farnsworth, 2201 __South 69th Avenue; Ronnie Erickson, childrens therapist; Betty Gridley, 6603 Appleview Way; and Betty Davidson, 608 Follow- Through . Drive. Mayor Edmondson stated that the Council has received their written suggestion and Council will ask for additional information. Mayor Edmondson reported that the Employment Expo '81 will take place tomorrow, which is hoped to be the first of an annual event. She stated that it is being sponsored by the - - Yakima Human Relations Commission, and it will give an oppor- - - tunity,to bring prospective employees and employers together. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 24, 1981, at the --Yolith Building at the Yakima County Fairgrounds between 9:40 A.M.. and 4:00 P.M. 8. REPORT. ON 1ST STREET/YAKIMA AVENUE INTERSECTION ._ Hank •Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer, clarified Council member Beauchamp's questions about recommendations C and D. Mr. Hein stated that staff is inclined,to encourage the use of alternate routes instead of Yakima Avenue. Mayor Edmondson _ ..asked if staff wanted to continue collecting more data and research public funding, and come back with more alternatives. Mr... Hein stated that the main issue is the funding.. He stated that we need to get funding and then progressive signal capa- bility. He stated that the City can use the progression analysis regardless of what is done with Yakima Avenue, which is estimated to cost $15,000 to $25,000 for the consultant. , He commented that there is a possibility of receiving private contributions for the progressive analysis study. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman to accept the report and recommend staff proceed as outlined and keep the Council advised. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Crest absent. 9. PERMANENT FOR PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ' - City Manager Zais reported that this has been approved by the . Civil Service Commission and Council amended the Classifica- tion Ordinance to accommodate this change. He stated that the - ' budget needs to be amended to authorize the transfer of funds. Jodi Wroblewski, Recreation Superintendent, stated that in order to have a continuity in the Aquatics Program, these positions are recommended. She reported that the Civil Ser- vice Commission has questioned their request for time exten- ..sions for the temporary workers. She distributed an organiza- tional chart showing what is currently in existence and what is being requested. Discussion followed on the employment status of these employees and the management of the pools. • .City Manager Zais reported that it does not require any addi- tional funding for the balance of this year. It was MOVED by - ; ) q0 JUNE 23, 1981 Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman to approve this request. Unani- mously carried by voice vote. Crest absent. _ . *10. AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES WITH FOSTER AND MARSHALL RESOLUTION NO. D-4499, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing _the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to exe- cute a letter of agreement with Foster and Marshall, Inc. for financial services. 11. AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES FOR LEVEE REHABILITATION . -Council .member Doty referred to Page 2 of the Agreement and questioned the acquisition of land. Willis White, Director of - -Public Works, stated that the land has already been acquired 11/ and this provision would not apply. He stated that if there . is major damage done to the levee by a flood, the Army Corps of Engineers would come and take care of it. He stated the City would continue to maintain the standard maintenance of the levee. Resolution No. D-4492, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan that the Resolution be ddogted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Crest absent. 'RESOLUTION ON. D-4492, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to - execute an agreement with the United States of America for levee rehabilitation. 12. POLE CONTACT AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY RE STREET LIGHTS 'Council member Beauchamp inquired if PP- & L still owned cer- tain aspects of the light system. Hank Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer, stated that this contact agreement permits - the City to put something on the poles PP & L own. This is the last outstanding business before the City purchases the PP & L poles. He stated that the last .Council authorization to purchase the street lights was not finalized as it was felt we did not want to purchase the incandescent hardware without being able to get to them. Resolution No. D-4493, having been . read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchan- an that the Resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by . roll call vote. Crest absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4493, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing • -the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to exe- cute a "pole contact agreement" with Pacific Power and Light - Company. 13: CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT A LOAN OFFER FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF - ECOLOGY FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FINANCING Ines Rice, 4409 West Arlington, asked about any obligations II/ this loan might place on the City. Don Horan, Director of Finance and Budget, stated that this is a short period loan .for five years at simple interest. He commented that the only strings attached are that the interest is payable annually and the total principal is payable during or at the end of the five year period. Mrs. Rice asked what the City's total indebtedness is. Mr. Horan stated that he does not have that information right now and it was the general consensus that Mr. Horan would call Mrs. Rice later to give her that infor- mation. City Manager Zais stated that no action is required • . at this time, and staff will come back with an ordinance. 14. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO CITIZENS FINANCE COMMITTEE ..City Manager Zais stated that the Citizens Finance Committee has met and they have made some recommendations from the . original list of citizens considered for appointment to the Committee. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to appoint Jim Gavin to the Citizens Finance Committee. Unani- mously carried by voice vote. Crest absent. Council member 391 JUNE 23, 1981 Carmichael expressed her concern about the different procedure used for the selection of members to this committee. 'F011ow- ing discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council that background information be obtained on individuals being considered for selection to any committee or commission. *15. EASEMENT GRANT TO PACIFIC NORTHWEST BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY RE ARBORETUM PARK RESOLUTION NO. D-4494, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to , execute an easement grant to Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company. *16. COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. D-4495, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a cooperation agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Yakima. *17. APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PERMIT ON RATTLESNAKE CREEK NEAR NILE, WASHINGTON Application provided for information and no Council action was required. *18. GRANT FOR THE RETAIL SALE OF FIREWORKS FOR 1981 ' RESOLUTION NO. D-4496, A RESOLUTION granting permits for the retail. sale of fireworks within the City of Yakima, 4/19/81. *19. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR SEWER -- WEST SIDE BAPTIST AT 69TH AND SUMMITVIEW AVENUES, AND FIXING THE DATE OF HEARING FOR JULY 14, 1981 ... RESOLUTION NO. D-4497, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a Local Improvement District. *20. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIM RESOLUTION NO. D-4498, A RESOLUTION denying a claim for damages filed with the City by Mark D. Monstad. *21. SET DATE OF HEARING ON L.I.D. NO. 1030, 1980 SEWER PROJECT July 21, 1981, was set as the date of hearing on the final assessment roll for L.I.D. No. 1030, 1980 Sewer Project. • *22. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT ON AIRPORT SECURITY FENCE The report from the Department of Community Development, dated 6/15/81, with respect to the completion of the work on the ' • Airport. Security Fence Contract performed by McBride Fence Company, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. 23. APPROVAL OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION, CONTRACT NO. 5, SCHEDULE A, CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 Ines Rice, a citizen, asked for an explanation of this re- quested change order. John Wiese, Sanitary Engineer, ex- plained that this is a change order for the Peter Kiewit Contract for extra work performed by this firm at the request of the City. Mrs. Rice was provided with a copy of the staff - report dated 6/10/81. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to approve Change Order No. 9 of Contract No. 5, Schedule _A of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Crest absent. 3 82 JUNE 23, 1981 *24. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT . The out-of-state travel for Carol Darby, Director of Community Development to attend the National Cable TV Association Fran- chising Workshop in San Fransisco, California, June 25-28, 1981, at a cost of $447.00 was approved. *25. REZONE OF PROPERTY AT 217-219 SOUTH 30TH AVENUE AS REQUESTED BY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ORDINANCE NO. 2523, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 217-219 South 30th Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R-1, Single Family Zone, to Planned Development Zone. *26. ORDINANCE'AMENDING THE 1981 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING, TRANSFERRING AND REAPPROPRIATING MONEY WITHIN VARIOUS FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS FOR II/ LEGAL FEES FOR CAPITOL THEATRE LITIGATION An Ordinance amending the 1981 Budget and appropriating, transferring and reappropriating money within various funds and accounts, for legal fees for Capitol Theatre litigation, having been read by title only at this meeting was laid on the -table for one week or until June 30, 1981. *26-A ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1981 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING, TRANSFERRING AND REAPPROPRIATING MONEY WITHIN VARIOUS FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS ORDINANCE NO. 2524, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1981 Budget for - • the City of Yakima by appropriating money from various funds to various accounts for expenditures during the year 1981. 27. OTHER BUSINESS Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, advised the Council that she would not be going to San Fransisco. She stated that she has made a commitment to work with them on the Conference taking place in Denver later this year. Carol Darby asked when the Council would like to meet to discuss the Urban Area Plan. It was the general consensus to meet on Monday,' June 29, 1981, at 7:30 A.M. at the Holiday Inn. Council member Doty brought up for discussion a question the Yakima Valley Transportation Exchange had regarding special transportation requests for events after service hours. She ' 'reported that they have had a request to transport two people to a crafts class at the Southeast Community Center once a week. Following discussion, it was determined that this was not the intent of the Council when the other request was discussed. It was the general consensus of the Council that the, policy for transporting after hours be considered only when it involves a van load. City Manager Zais commented that _ Willis White, Director of Public Works, is reviewing the proposal received from Diamond Cab. INFORMATION ITEMS II/ Items of information supplied to Council were: correspondence from Jackie Baker, DOE Program Coordinator to the Fire Chief re Run Against Litter--Love Yakima (R.A.L.L.Y.). 6/1/81; correspondence regarding donation of $25.00 to Parks Depart- ment from the Homemakers Garden Club. 5/26/81 and 6/15/81; memo from Director of Community Development re 1981 School Safety Project. 6/15/81; copy of correspondence from Com- munity Development to Diamond Parking regarding delinquent City of.Yakima Business Licenses. 6/11/81; minutes of 5/19/81 Police and Fire Civil Service Commission meeting; monthly report of Chief of Police for May of 1981; The Mayor, Volume 48, No. 11, 6/1/81; and Yakima Valley Conference of Govern- ments -- News In Brief and A-95, 6/5/81. 3 9 3 JUNE 23, 1981 28. ADJOURNMENT -There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:35 P.M. to then meet on Monday, June 29, 1981, at the Holiday Inn at 7:30 A.M. to discuss the Urban Area Plan. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Crest absent. 0 0 I READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE B 4I■ „ di A AA& A dj DATE ilUNCILEMBER h.LAJI : ' A- I . ,'ATE 7-7.- 17 COW MEMBER 11 1 ATTEST: CITY CL AP ;7 ,ezt MAYOR 1