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ADJOURNED MEETING - SEPTEMBER 3, 1981
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - THREE YEAR PLAN AND PROGRAM
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, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn
Budhanan, Lynn Carmichael and Shirley Doty. Council member Don Hinman
present at 2:15 p.m.
Mayor Edmondson stated that the last action Council took on this was to
adopt the proposed $710,000 budget for the Office of Housing and
Neighborhood Conservation for 1982. She stated that Council will
consider the 17 proposals received for the balance of the ;$252,000.
SCHOOL DISTRICT #7
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan to accept the staff
recommendation not to fund this proposal at this time. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Carmichael not voting due to possible conflict
of interest.
PARKS AND RECREATION PROPOSALS
Discussion followed on these proposals, and on the method to consider
these proposals. Council member Doty suggested those proposals Council
does not want to fund. It was the general consensus that the update
comprehensive plan, land acquisition and geothermo heating for Lions
Pool for the Parks Department, not be funded.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
It was MOVED by Beauchamp to accept the staff recommendation on this
item. The motion died for lack of a second. Discussion followed on
possible other funding sources for the Housing Authority. Following
this discussion, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp to follow
the staff recommendation for a $25,000 basic grant and change the
Housing Authority out of Contingency from $25,000 to $15,000 for a total
reduction of $10,000 in the total amount. Following a statement from
Maud Scott, Housing Authority member, speaking in support of the funding
for the requested amount, the question was called for the vote on the
motion. Carried by 6-1 voice vote. Hinman voting nay.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to accept the staff
recommendation to complete the rehab of the facility in the amount of
$5,000 from 1981 funds. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
YAKIMA NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH
Council member Hinman excused himself from discussion on this item due
to possible conflict of interest. Mayor Edmondson commented that when
the Battered Wamen's Program was initiated, there was a specific
agreement so that the appropriation would not be concluded if the
building would be used for something else. She inquired if something
like that could be done with the neighborhood health facility. Mr.
Coffin stated that it was not proposed, but it could be added so that if
the facility weren't used for that any longer, the money would be paid
back. Anita Monoian, Executive Director, stated that that is a
reasonable request. Council member Carmichael inquired about the
uncommitted street project funds. Mr. Coffin explained the savings from
the community development street project, effected by including it with
another project and funds allocated from an alley dust Abatement
project, which will be incorporated in the irrigation repair project.
There was further discussion regarding the Neighborhood Health Center
possibly leasing space from the S.E. Community Center for their clinic.
Ms. Monoian gave some examples of other health care that could be
located at the S.E. Community Center, i.e., dental care. She stated
that they are willing to work with the Center. It was MOVED by Doty,
seconded by Barnett to approve the staff recommendation for the Yakima
Neighborhood Health for $10,000 from 1981 uncommitted street project
funds. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hinman not voting due to
possible conflict of interest.
WELFARE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to accept the staff
recommendation on the Welfare Rights Organization to not fund this
proposal. Council member Beauchamp expressed his concern about not
funding this proposal, stating this organization has been effective in
mobilizing citizen participation. He also expressed his concern that
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two organizations that have a strong minority factor are being choked
out. Council member Doty stated her concern about people being well
represented and wanted to focus on neighborhood participation with a
neighborhood person who would try to organize them. She stated that if
this isn't effective, next year this proposal can be considered. The
question was called for the vote on the motion. Carried by 6-1 voice
vote. Beauchamp voting nay.
SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to accept the staff
recommendation to not fund this proposal and amend the comprehensive
strategy to recognize this need. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
FIRE SERVICE BI-LINGUAL FIRE PREVENTION
II/ This proposal was discussed and Council member Doty asked if you do away
with the funding of the coordinators role, what good. is it to supply the
materials. Mr. Coffin stated that the supplies would be provided with
CDBG funds and the Fire Department would provide the coordinator. Carol
Darby stated that the other option is they meet with Bruce Crest
regarding a cable television program. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded
by Doty to accept the staff recanmendation of $1100 for materials and
supplies for bi -lingual program. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Beauchamp absent.
FIRE DEPARTMENT SMOKE DETECTORS
It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Carmichael to accept the staff
recommendation for funding. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Beauchamp absent.
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE DISABLED PERSON COMMISSION
Mayor Edmondson ccmmented that this is already being done with money
already allocated by staff.
CITY ENGINEERING REHAB IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Ken Coffin reviewed this proposal. Council member Doty inquired if this
is enough funding to make a significant impact on this. Mr. Coffin
ccmmented that the developing of the engineering study will provide the
most significant impact. He stated that the reason they did not
recommend any more money is that it is not justified to do significant
repairs in a system that following the study, may be abandoned. He
stated they want to repair those critical areas that are impacting other
City utilities. It was MOVED by Carmichael, second ed by Doty to follow
the staff recommendation and allocate the $100,000, as outlined.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
Y.V.C. HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to accept the staff
recommendation to fund the YVC Handicap Accessibility in the amount of
$20,000 for 1982 and $20,000 for 1983. It was the general consensus of
the Council to delay the vote on the motion until later.
S.E. COMMUNITY CENTER AT WORK
Mr. Coffin reviewed the request for organizational development and
econcmic development and community service (ccmmunity garden). He
stated that staff is recommending actual dollar funding of $27,700 and
$25,000 in value of equipment and improvements (in-kind value). He
stated that under their proposal, they have requested $28,000 cash for
organizational development and $18,000 from technical assistance from
the block grant staff. He stated that staff recommends $10,000 to be
used for their board development. He further explained that under the
economic development request for $27,000, staff recommends no funds be
allocated. Under the Community Service for the clean-up and garden,
they requested $10,000 plus equipment value of $15,000 and community
garden value of $10,000 and staff is recommending $17,700 for payment,
plus the equipment and garden value. He stated that staff has not
recommended funding for their facilities capital improvement proposal.
He stated that staff's total recammendation is $27,700 and in-kind
service of $25,000. There was discussion regarding their request for
maintenance of their facility, Ken Coffin explaining that staff
recommended_not funding this request at this time because of funding in
the past for this facility and staff gave priority to other facility
improvements. Council member Carmichael expressed her concern that this
building technically belongs to the City and it needs some work done on
it and the City should protect its investment. She ccmmented that she
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would rather spend the $20,000 allocated for the YVC handicapped
accessibility on improvements to the S.E. Community Center. The
question was called for the vote on the motion regarding funding for the
YVC Handicapped Accessibility proposal. Failed by 5-1 voice vote.
Barnett, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty and Edmondson voting any. Beauchamp
absent. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to accept the
staff recammendation plus the needed capital rehabilitation items,
including the roof and weatherization be brought back to staff in the
amount of $20,000. It was MOVED by Buchanan to amend that to say that
we review the capital outlay before it is finalized. The question died
for lack of a second when Mayor Edmondson stated that that is what the
motion intended regarding staff bringing this back to Council. Ken
Coffin questioned the direction Council wants to take regarding the S.E.
Canmunity Center. Mayor Edmondson stated that that needs to be
discussed later with members of the S.E. Board and staff and the balance
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of the Council members concurred. The question was called for the vote
on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
S.E. PARK WADING POOL
Following discussion regarding the uncommitted 1982 CDBG funds, it was
MOVED by Hinman, to put the $10,000 contingency to the wading pool and
leverage it with $20,000 from park capital improvement fund. The motion
died for lack of a second. City Manager Zais suggested that no
allocation be made towards the wading pool until Council has the chance
to review the Parks' capital project and the Parks Commission
priorities. Following discussion regarding the City's commitment to
this project, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman to not fund
this for now, but review the situation at budget time and go from there.
Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Beaudiamp absent.
Council member Doty expressed her concern about the Brown Avenue
sidewalk situation and suggested that if staff feels this would be
partially eligible for funding, that they begin exploring proposals to
hring to Council. The Mayor cemented that there are other sidewalks in
the City that need attention. Mr. Coffin stated that staff can look at
that. He further stated that there needs to be action on the strategy
plan and housing plan. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael
to accept the strategy plan in the three year program, as amended, and
the housing plan. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
Commenting that this is the last Council meeting she will attend, Carol
Darby thanked the Council for their support given to her department.
Mayor Edmondson thanked her for her diligent work and her contribution
to the City.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED
by Hinman, seconded by Barnett that this meeting be adjourned at the
hour of 4;20 P.M. Unanimously carred by voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
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