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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/25/1981 Study Session 5 4 AUGUST 25, 1981 STUDY SESSION The City Council met 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, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman. Council member Lynn Carmichael present after 2:10 P.M. Council members Lynn Buchanan and Bruce Crest absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Edmondson asked if Council would like to schedule a meeting with staff regarding the resolved Urban Area Plan issue. It was the general consensus of the Council to schedule a meeting for sometime on Monday or one hour before the meeting on Tuesday. Mayor Edmondson stated that she has been contacted by the Health District to appoint another Council member to fill the vacancy left by Bruce Crest because that individual might like to attend the upcoming workshop. It was the general consensus of the Council to think about this for a while. Mayor Edmondson stated that on August 26, 1981, the AMTRAK Board will meeting in Washington, D.C. to vote on the route restructure. She stated that one of the recommendations will be the proposed rerouting of the Empire Builder through Wenatchee eliminating the stop in Yakima. She stated that she has communicated with the State Legislators and they have already given us their commitment to keep that service. She stated she sent telegrams to the railroad representatives about Yakima's concern. Mayor Edmondson commented that Grandview has applied to the State for a medium security prison facility and they have asked that we send in a letter stating our support. She commented that the County Commissioners have already done that. She asked if Council members would like to send a letter supporting Grandview's application and it was the general consensus of the Council to have the Mayor do so. (Council member Carmichael present after 2:10 P.M.) Referring to the article in the Yakima Herald-Republic newspaper, Council member Beauchamp expressed his displeasure and concerns regarding the sting operation performed by the Police Department. He stated that to use this type of strategy was not acceptable. He stated he heard that citizens who were unemployed and looking for work drove to the Lower Valley to apply for a job which turned out to be phony and this is a poor time to try to trap unemployed people. 2. REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL TRANSIT COMMITTEE Mayor Edmondson commented that this is a start for the people II/ who want Sunday and evening service, but asked about evening service for Saturday. Willis White, Director of Public Works, stated that the regular service hours will be retained Saturday. He stated that the Committee only looked at the establishments open for business in the evening hours and looked at service on Sunday for people attending church. Council member Carmichael commented that Saturday evening service was not identified as an alternative or a need. She stated that this is a proposal on an experimental basis. Council member Hinman stated that the other significant approach the committee addressed was to limit the capital reserves so that if two buses had to be purchased in a hurry, there would be funds available to do that. Mayor Edmondson stated that she would like to have an evaluation of the evening and Sunday service, which could perhaps be obtained by the bus drivers. She stated she would also like to see the evening service on Saturday investigated in the future. Council member Hinman stated that the service will be available to the end of the year on an experimental basis and if the ridership has not increased, it will be eliminated. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to accept the --,- 55 AUGUST 25, 1981 staff and Committee of the Council's report and instruct staff to implement the extended bus service as outlined. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan and Crest absent. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to move into executive session for the putpose of discussing potential litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan and Crest absent. BUSINESS MEETING 3. ROLL CALL At 3:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Betty L. Edmondson presiding, Council miters Beaudhamp, Carmichael, Doty and Hinman and Assistant City Manager Wittenberg and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council members Buchanan and Crest absent. 4. INVOCATION ' The Invocation was given by Council member Doty. COUNCIL MEMBER RESIGNATION Mayor Edmondson stated that a letter of resignation from Bruce Crest, effective August 25, 1981, has been received. She stated that he will be employed by the City as the Cable TV Coordinator. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to accept the resignation of Bruce Crest. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to instruct staff to prepare legislation to appoint Clarence Barnett at the next Council meeting to fill the unexpired term of Bruce Crest. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent. 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 is an off-agenda item, No. 22A, which is a resolution authorizing the purchase of chemicals without calling for bids. Council member Hinman suggested putting that on the Consent Agenda, however, Council member Beauchamp stated he has a question on it. Council member Carmichael requested that Items No. 9, 10 and 22 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items No. 9, 10 and 22, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Carmidhael, seconded by Doty that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Buchanan absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) PRESENTATION OF TRANSIT SAFE DRIVING AWARD Mayor Edmondson commended the Transit Division for their safe driving record and presented Willis White, Director of Public Works, with the award from the National Safety Council. She reported that the accident record for the Yakima Transit drivers is 7.67 per one million miles of operation and the national adverage is 24.47 accidents per one million miles. AUGUST 25, 1981 6. CONTINUATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HEARING Ken Coffin, CDBG Manager, reported that the application needs to be submitted by the 15th of October which will require action by the Council by the first part of October to authorize submittal of the application. He stated that between now and October, the plans and proposals need to go through A-95 Review and Environmental Review, which means that it must be ready to go to COG by August 31, 1981. He stated that if a final decision is not made today, a special Council meeting would have to be held later this week. Mayor Edmondson questioned the time frame to submit this to COG, however, Mr. Coffin stated that was the information he received from them. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT REQUEST II/ Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks & Recreation, explained the necessity for the parks need assessment in updating the Comprehensive Plan. He also spoke in support of the funds for the neighborhood park acquisition stating that a park in neighborhood 15 has been in the Comprehensive Plan since 1974. He reported that there is $46,000 available in the Capital Fund from the bond issue for this. Speaking for the funding for the wading pool at the Southeast City Park (formerly known as Southeast Community Park) he stated that this was in the original plans for the park. He commented there is $10,000 in the Capital Improvement Fund for this project. He also commented that the conversion to geothermal heating of Lions Pool will save About 30% of the cost, or about $10,000 a year. Discussion followed and clarification given regarding sane of the projects. YAKIMA NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH Council member Hinman excused himself from discussion of this item due to possible conflict of interest. Anita Monoian, Executive Director, explained that this project was approved in the 1980 CDBG budget, however, further research indicated that the project was more extensive than was-thoughtto be or budgeted. She gave figures on the number of clients served. There was discussion regarding the space at the Southeast Canmunity Center which could be leased rather than remodel these buildings. Various questions were asked about the program by Katherine Mann, North Naches Avenue, Dolores Goodman, 1002 So. 6th Street, and Skip and Joyce Ware, 807 So. 7th.Street. Barbra McKenna, Yakima Neighborhood Health Board member, spoke in support of the program. James Posey, Director of the Southeast Community Center, gave a brief summary of a discussion that took place between himself and Ms. Monoian regarding the availability of clinic space at the Southeast Canmunity Center. WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION Rachel Corbin, 207 E. "S" Street, spoke in support of the Welfare Rights Organization serving as community advocate for the City. She spoke about the work this organization has done in the past to increase the attendance at various community or neighborhood meetings. YAKIMA FIRE SERVICE Jbe Valenzuela, Yakima Fire Department, spoke in support of the program providing local fire prevention and emergency medical service. Discussion followed regarding the Coordinator position which was requested but not recommended for funding by staff. Mr. Valenzuela stated that they only have one bi-lingual individual on the job and he is utilized on off-duty time to do this function. Tony Sloan, Yakima Fire Department, described the program to distribute smoke detectors. Council member Carmichael questioned the City's liability and Mr. Sloan commented that other communities with this program obtain a release of liability. L..57 AUGUST 25, 1981 SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER AT WORK Council member Beauchamp excused himself from discussion due to possible conflict of interest. Ken Coffin, CDBG Manager, commented that Council has received the revised proposal from Southeast Community Center and a report from staff. There was a lengthy discussion regarding this proposal including information given by James Posey, Southeast Community Center Director, their attorney, Paulette Coleman, Charles Lee, Board Manber, Pastor Everhart, 1012 So. 8th Street, and Skip Ware with various questions regarding the program, who also expressed his concern regarding the construction business portion of this proposal. II/ OFFICE OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION Ken Coffin explained the request for $710,000 for rehabilitation programs, loans and principal reduction, Craftsman Corps, rehab/resale, temporary relocation, administration, citizen participation, community planning and housing counseling. There was discussion regarding the proposed citizen participation program. Council member Beauchamp expressed his concern regarding the apparent lack of ethnic mix in the CDBG staff. Rachel Corbin, 207 E. "S" Street, expressed her doubts that the citizen participation program, as proposed would be effective. James Posey, 315 So. 7th Street, expressed his opinion that the funds should go directly to the people in the poverty target area. John Miller, 1007 So. 10th Avenue, inquired about the target area being enlarged because there are poor people in other areas of the City. Mayor Edmondson -commented that the boundary is constantly being reevaluated and can be changed. Mayor Edmondson closed the public portion of the hearing. Ken Coffin introduced the staff members of the Office of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation who were present. 7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None 8. REPORT ON HOUSING COUNSELING GRANT Assistant City Manager Wittenberg stated that this grant is considered to be more costly and time consuming than the benefits we would be receiving. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty to accept the staff recommendation and instruct staff not to accept the grant and inform HUD of our decision. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent. *9. EPA FORMS FOR STEP 02 GRANT CLOSEOUT RESOLUTION NO. D-4527, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute relief and assignment forms in connection with a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. *10. EPA FORMS FOR STEP 03 GRANT CLOSEOUT RESOLUTION NO. D-4528, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute relief and assignment forms in connection with a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. *11. AGREEMENT FOR PERSONNEL SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. D-4529, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with the California State Personnel Board for the performance of technical personnel services. 58 AUGUST 25, 1981 *12. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. GOVERNMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR OFFICES AT YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL RESOLUTION NO. D-4530, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease agreement with the United States Government for Weather Bureau Offices at the Yakima Air Terminal. *13. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AND STORAGE SPACE AT THE YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL RESOLUTION NO. D-4531, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease agreement with the United States Government for Federal Aviation Administration Office and storage space at the Yakima Air Terminal. *14. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PRIME COMPUTER, INC. II/ RESOLUTION NO. D-4532, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with Prime Ccmputer, Inc. *15. PURCHASE OF DEODORIZING CHEMICAL AND PIPING WITHOUT CALLING FOR BIDS RESOLUTION NO. D-4533, A RESOLUTION authorizing and ratifying the purchase of material without calling for bids. *16. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIM RESOLUTION NO. D-4534, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $40.00 to Parker B. Harris in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. '• *17. TRANSFER OF RIGHT -OF -WAY;-PERMIT • • The transfer of the right use permit from Shelton Realty Company to D.C. Englund Realty Company for property at 725 West Yakima Avenue, was approved. *18. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL The out-of-state travel for the City Manager and Assistant City Manager to attend the 67th Annual International City Management Association Conference in Anaheim, California, Sept. 18-27, 1981 at a cost of $2,016, was approved. *19. INVESTMENT REPORT The report of the Director of Finance & Budget, dated July 31, 1981, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. *20. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPENSATION AND PAY PLAN II/ ORDINANCE NO. 2542, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective September 1, 1981; amending Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; repealing Ordinance No. 2538, enacted August 4, 1981; and declaring an emergency. *21. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FIRE HOSE AND WATER CONSTRUCTION - FIRST READING An ordinance amending the 1981 Budget and appropriating funds for fire hose and water construction, was tabled for one week or until September 1, 1981. 4 5 9 AUGUST 25, 1981 *22. ORDINANCE INSTITUTING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR PROPERTY AT 16TH AVENUE AND LINCOLN ORDINANCE NO. 2543, AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the City Attorney of the City of Yakima to institute and prosecute legal proceedings for the condemnation and acquisition of real property for the widening and improving of the intersection of 16th Avenue and Lincoln Avenue and for the installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage facilities and public utility facilities related thereto; providing for the condemnation and taking of such real property and declaring the condemnation and taking thereof to be necessary for public use required by the public interests; directing that compensation for such taking be paid fran Fund No. 142-Arterial Street Fund of the City of Yakima; and declaring an emergency. 22A. PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS DDR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT WITHOUT CALLING FOR BIDS It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D4535, be passed. Council member Beauchamp expressed his concern about whether or not 125 tons, costing $37,000 is actually needed to deal with the cdor problem at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and asked if only 50 tons could be ordered and then order more if necessary. Willis White, Director of Public Works, explained the problem with the odor at the Sewer Treatment Plant, stating that the odor should be at a tolerable level in about two weeks. He stated that by using the sodium nitrate, it would take only 24 to 48 hours to get rid of the odor. He stated that the other option is to wait the two weeks to see ha w bad the odor is and then order the chemical, hcwever, it would take two weeks for delivery. Following further discussion, the question was called for the vote on the motion. Carried -by 4=1 voice vote. - 1Beauchamp voting nay. Buchanan absent. - - RESOLUTION NO. D-4535, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of Chemicals without calling for bids. 23. OTHER BUSINESS INFORMATION ITEMS Items of information supplied to Council were: memo fran Dan Newton, Transit Manager re July Ridership Revenue. 8/11/81; minutes of August 6, 1981 Dcwntcwn Advisory Redevelopment Committee meeting; article from 8/18/81 Wallstreet Journal, "Municipal Officials Getting Tougher in Bargaining with Public Workers."; and Bicycling Map for the City of Yakima. 24. 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 6:30 P.M. to then net on Tuesday, September 1, 1981, at 11:30 A.M. at the Yakima County Courthouse. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE B A.aa ' A AL. 1 2 DATE 9 - 01 -- g - • UNC7 rt7 MEMBE Alkkag,, A a • 4 „,(1,4 ,, DATE muNo- MEMBER - ATTEST: c 4c-7 CITY CLERK / MAYOR