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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/01/1981 Study Session 4 6 3 SEPTEMBER 1, 1981 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 1:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman. Council member Lynn Buchanan absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Speaking about the decision to eliminate the AMTRAK stop at Yakima, Mayor Edmondson advised Council about the phone calls and letters she has received from citizens expressing their concern. She read into the record a letter she had received from Allen Etteson, AMTRAK Director of State and Local Services, regarding the discontinuation of service to Yakima. She spoke about the wire she had sent to our Senators and Congressmen and the President of AMrRAK. Council member Carmichael commented that this is a disservice not only to our community, but to Ellensburg as well. She stated that we need to do everything we can to communicate our displeasure. She reported that Wenatchee must have been surprised at this decision because they were in the process of tearing down their depot. Mayor Edmondson stated she understands there is no appeal procedure, however, Congressman Morrison is looking into that. She asked if Council would want her to follow through in an apprcpriate manner on this. It was the general consensus of the Council to have the Mayor folio"; through on this issue. Mayor Edmondson brought up for discussion the fact that the Civil Aeronautics Board is proposing to eliminate or modify Section 406, which is the subsidy for airlines. She reported that staff and the Chamber of Commerce are aware of this and are researching any impact this might have on the City. Council members expressed their concern and requested to have staff keep informed on this matter since without the subsidy, Republic Airlines would probably withdraw their services. Mayor Edmondson stated she has received a letter frcm the Board of County Commissioners requesting the City to lift the suspension of outside utility connections since the twelve issues on the Urban Area Plan have been resolved. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty to instruct staff to prepare the proper legislation to be hrought back next week, lifting the suspension in the previous resolution. Council member Doty complimented staff for work that was extraordinarily well done. The question was called for the vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent. Discussion was held regarding the AWC mini convention which will be held in Ellensburg on October 10, 1981. Council members were asked to contact the Mayor's secretary regarding registration. City Manager Zais reported that he was advised by Joel Smith, the City's attorney on the Capitol Theatre law suit that an appeal has been filed against the award the City won in the law suit. 2. ODMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT THREE YEAR PLAN AND PROGRAM Ken Coffin, CDBG Manager, stated that staff needs direction from Council to prepare the final application 'to HUD. He spoke about the deadline for this in order to get this information to CDC for their review process. He gave information on the intent and goals for this program and explained the administrative costs of the program. Ken Coffin and Carol Darby, Direct/Or of Community Development, gave information on the proposed citizen participation program which is allowable since the change in the federal regs. Mayor Edmondson reported on a telephone conversation she had with Maud Scott, in which Mrs. Scott indicated she felt the 4 SEPTEMBER 1, 1981 proposals should not have to be made in writing. Discussion continued on the Citizen Participation Program and it was the general consensus of the Council to agree with the neighborhood-based citizen participation program. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty to adopt the Neighborhood Citizen Participation Program and follow the implementation plan of the program as outlined by staff. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael to amend the motion to allocate an additional $20,000 out of the contingency fund for this neighborhood citizen participation program, with staff to ascertain the use of this money, whether it will be contracted out or what. Carried by 3-2 voice vote. Doty and Hinman voting nay. Buchanan absent. The question was called for the vote on the motion, as amended: failed by 3-2 voice vote. Carmichael, Doty and Hinman voting nay. Buchanan absent. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to accept the staff II/ recommendation for the request from the Office of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation for $710,000. There was discussion on the rehab program, default/delinquency counseling and administrative costs. The question was called for the vote on the motion. Carried by 3-2 voice vote. Beauchamp and Doty voting nay. Buchanan absent. It was the general consensus of the Council to continue this discussion until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 3, 1981. 3. REPORT ON PROGRAM RECREATION EXPENDITURES AND REVENUES Following a short discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty to instruct staff to prepare the appropriate legislation to cover the appropriation for Parks Program for $32,000. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent. BUSINESS MEETING 4. ROLL CALL At 3:00 P.M., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Carmichael, Doty and Hinman and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Buchanan absent. 5. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Mayor Edmondson. 6. APPOINTMENT TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL Council member A. Bruce Crest having submitted his resignation effective August 25, 1981, and Council having authorized legislation to be prepared to appoint Clarence C. Barnett to serve the balance of his term, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Cartichael that Resolution No. D-4536, appointing Clarence C. Barnett as a member of the Yakima City Council, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D-4536, A RESOLUTION appointing Clarence C. Barnett as a member of the Yakima City Council. Council member Clarence C. Barnett was then sworn into office by the City Clerk, Iris Litzenberger. 7. 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 Items No. 12, 14, 15 and 16 be added to the Consent Agenda. Council member Carmichael requested that Item No. 23 be added, however, Council member Beauchamp stated he has a question on it. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items No. 12, 14, 15 and 16, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items including Resolutions and L. 65 SEPTEMBER 1, 1981 Ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unaninously 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.) *8. MINUTES The Council minutes of August 11, 1981, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mayor Edmondson proclaimed Saturday, September 12, 1981, as Aviation Industry Day at which time Dowdy of England will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary and Decoto Aircraft, its local subsidiary, will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary. Maud Scott, 309 So. 8th Street, questioned if Council member Beauchamp will be excusing himself from discussion on the Southeast Community Center Community Development Block Grant Proposal and Council member Hinman from discussion on the Yakima Neighborhood Health Clinic proposal. She asked if they are allowed to vote on the other proposals. Mayor Edmondson stated that they have been excused from discussion on those subjects and they are allowed to vote on the total package. 10. LEFT TURN CHANNELIZATION AT YAKIMA AVENUE AND 9TH STREET INTERSECTION Denny Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, stated that there is a wrong name in the report; Jetson Cheshire is the person who requested the meeting. - He explained the proposal and stated staff felt it could be done within the $30,000 to $35,000 range previously discussed. He stated he has a list Of people who attended the meeting and are supportive of this proposal. Lucille Rule, a citizen, asked how long it would be before a traffic sign would be installed there to make crossing the street easier. Mr. Covell stated that the only stop signs being considered are the ones on 9th Street. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to accept the staff recommendation and instruct them to proceed. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent. 11. REPORT ON CITY ENERGY CAST - 1979 TO 1982 Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded . by Barnett to accept the report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Budnanan absent. *12. REPORT ON CITY FIRE AND CASUALTY PROGRAM The report on City fire and casualty insurance program dated 8/21/81 was accepted. 13. CHARTER AMENDMENT RE BID LIMIT FOR MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES There was discussion regarding the ballot title, concern being expressed that the title needs to explain the proposition in a more explicit manner and suggestions were given in an attempt to do so. City Attorney Andrews stated that the State law • Units the title to 20 words. Council member Doty questioned if there will be a committee working towards passage of this ballot issue and Assistant City Manager Wittenberg stated that staff is working on something along that line. Resolution No. D-4537, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmidhael, seconded by Doty that the Resolution be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Buchanan absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4537, A RESOLUTION providing for the submittal to the electors of the City of Yakima, Washington, at a special election to be held in conjunction with the State L:,66 SEPTEMBER 1, 1981 General Election to be held November 3, 1981, of a proposition as to whether Article VI, Section 6 of the Yakima City Charter shall be amended. *14. LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH SYSCON CORPORATION FOR COMPUTER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS STUDY RESOLUTION NO. D-4538, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to accept a letter of agreement with SYSCON Corporation for computer system design services. *15. AIRLINE OPERATOR'S AGREEMENT WITH HORIZON AIRLINES RESOLUTION NO. D-4539, A RESOLUTION authorizing and ,directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Airline Operator's Agreement with Horizon Airlines. *16. AMENDMENT OF GRANT WITH UMTA II/ RESOLUTION NO. D-4540, A RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of an amended grant application with the Department of Transportation, United States of America. *17. FINAL CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT ON THE COPY CENTER REMODELING PROJECT The report from the Director of Community Development dated August 24, 1981, with respect to the completion of the work on the Copy Center remodeling project performed by Double M Construction Company, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth was authorized. *18. FINAL CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT ON KIWANIS PARK LIGHTING PROJECT The report from the Director of Community Development dated August 24, 1981, with respect to the completion of the work on the Kiwanis Park Lighting Project, performed by Kndbel's Electric, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth was authorized. *19. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL - PERSONNEL OFFICER The out of state travel for Robert Weaver, Personnel Officer to Victoria B.C., October 6 through 10, 1981, to attend the Pacific Northwest Personnel Management Association Fall Conference and Board Meeting, at a cost of. $580 was approved. *20. ORDINANCE CREATING WATER OPERATING FUND ORDINANCE NO.. 2544, AN ORDINANCE relating to funds and accounts; creating a special water operating fund and declaring its purpose and source of funding and providing for expenditures therefrom and enacting Chapter 3.93, "Water Operating Fund", and Sections 3.93.010, 3.93.020, and 3.903.030, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *21. ORDINANCE CREATING SEWER OPERATING FUND ORDINANCE NO. 2545, A ORDINANCE relating to funds and accounts; creating a special sewer operating fund and declaring its purpose and source of funding and providing for expenditures therefrom; and enacting Chapter 3.94, "Sewer Operating Fund", and Sections 3.94.010, 3.94.020, and 3.94.030, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *22. ORDINANCE INCREASING THE SALES TAX FOR TRANSIT OPERATIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2546, AN ORDINANCE relating to City funds and accounts; imposing and fixing the rate of a local sales and use tax; and amending Sections 3.89.010 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. L , 67 SEPTEMBER 1, 1981 23. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1981 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR YAKIMA CENTER ADDITION - FIRST READING Assistant City Manager Wittenberg explained that these funds would come from room tax revenues. He commented that the plans for this addition for storage allows for future expansion as the footings and plumbing would be in place. Having been questioned regarding the ardhitect's fee, Mr. Wittenberg stated that that amount was $4400, which was the ardhitect's cost. Dianne Gilliland, Assistant Director of the Yakima Center, gave some information regarding the depreciation fund in answer to Council's questions. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp to accept the report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent. An Ordinance amending the 1981 Budget and appropriating funds for the Yakima Center addition, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until September 8, 1981. *24. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1981 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FIRE HOSE AND WATER CONSTRUCTION - SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2547, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1981 Budget for the City of Yakima and appropriating various amounts within various funds as appropriations for the 1981 City of Yakima Budget. 25. OTHER BUSINESS CHEMICALS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ODOR CONTROL City Manager Zais reported that the Director of Public Works has found a closer source from which to purchase sodium nitrate to be used to control the odor at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. It can be ordered from Simplot at a cost of $304 a ton and he would like to order 25 tons at a cost of $7600 plus tax. Willis White, Director of Public Works, stated he would like authorization to purchase 50 tons, but would only order 25 tons at a time. He stated that the delivery time from Simplot is 3 to 4 days. Following a comparison of the cost, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to authorize staff to prepare the proper legislation for next week to purchase up to 50 tons of sodium nitrate from Simplot Oil Builders in Moxee at a cost of $304 per ton. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent. INFORMATION ITENS None 26. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Hinman that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:15 p.m. to then meet on Thursday, September 3, 1981 at 2:00 p.m. for the discussion on CDBG funding for 1982. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent. 0 0 READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE .:441111._a L AA _, A . 0 A A LA ___ A L„,,_ /. DATE io-G-gt , foUNCILMEMBER 0 4/11_,. DATE COUNCIL 1 • ATTEST: 2 4/67azeitj a CITY CLERK (MAYOR