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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/14/1979 Study Session AUGUST 14, 1979 4 2 1 SPECIAL STUDY SESSION DINNER MEETING The City Council met in session at 5:00 P.M. on this date at the Holiday Inn, North 9th Street and East Yakima Avenue, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Buchanan, Lee, Sparling and Wonder present on roll call. Council members Beauchamp and Hinman absent. Mayor Edmondson mentioned the National League of Cities Conference, September 24 through 28, 1979, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She stated Don Hinman is going and if anyone else would like to go to advise the Mayor or her secretary, prior to Sept- ember 1, 1979. This Special Study Session, having been called for the purpose of re- viewing the 1980 Community Development Block Grant Application, Carol Darby, Director of Community Develoi.ment, referred to the printed mater- ial handed out previously and explained each section, stating that the summary at the beginning covers objectives, eligible activities and citizen participation. In answer to questions by Council members regarding citizen part- icipation, Carole Folsom-Hill of the Housing Department, explained that there have been 7 group meetings with from 2 to 20 persons attending. She stated that flyers had been sent out to 300 people, who were on a mailing list established at the Housing Services Center -- people Who live in the area and who have shown interest in the program. She bad made approximately 33 individual contacts, and provided than with hand- outs. As a result of the citizen meetings, there were some valid criti- cisms and some valid ideas which assisted in the composition of the program. Carol Darby reviewed the application procedure and haw the proposals were evaluated. The various proposals reviewed were: Northeast Section Ditch (PP&L) submitted by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation. The ditch to be cover- . ed (pipe ditch) at a cost of $360,000 to $400,000, or replace the existing fence with six foot high chain link fence for $40,000 to $50,000. The Department recommended allocating $15,000 of Canmunity Development Block Grant 1980 funds to do a complete evaluation and assessment study of the various alternatives. Some Council members indicated they were not in favor of doing the study for $15,000, but would prefer to replace the fence. "OPTICOM" submitted by the Yakima Fire Department. They would like these installations at 21 intersections to be done over'a period of three years at a cost of $94,500. The staff is recommending that this proposal not be adopted. Discussion indicated a need to investigate further as the accident rate in this target area is law. Yakima Health District -- Southeast Community Center Clinic Expansion, submitted by the Yakima Health District. It was noted that there are some things that need to be addressed --the total amount requested is approximately $360,000. Department recommendation is that the funding request be denied and if the concept of neighborhood health service delivery is something the City wishes to pursue under Cam- munity Development Block Grant Programming, it is suggested that other locations not currently served be targeted. Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Renovation and Outreach Worker, submitted by Yakima Neighborhood Health -- requesting approximately $30,000 -- the Department recommends against funding. Community Gardens -- the Department is recommending that $5,000 be allocated to expand the area in the target area. Carol Darby noted that there are a few other areas to be discussed, which can be brought out at the hearing on Community Development Block Grant funds at the regular meeting this evening at 7:00 P.M. It was then MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that this meeting be ad- journed at 6:50 P.M.: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Beauchamp and Hinman absent. AUGUST 14, 1979 1 414q Gity Council net in session on this date at 7:00 P.M. in the Council 316 01146ers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington, Mayor Betty L. Edmondson presiding, Council members Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Nadine Lee, Jack Sparling, Gordon Wonder, and City Manager Zais, and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman Don Hinman present after 7:30 P.M. • r • The Invocation Invocation was given by Council member Lee. Mayor Edmondson referred to the its placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Council member Lee requested that Item No. 7, minutes of the July 17, 1979, Council meeting, be removed from the Consent Agenda. Councilman Wonder requested that Item No. 19 be removed, and Council member Lee requested that Item No. 15 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Items No. 7 and 19, and the addition of Item No. 15, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances, by title. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: II/ carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) Mayor Edmondson introduced Peggy McCusker, Publicity Coordinator for the Sundusters. Mrs. McCusker explained the trophies on display which the Sundusters were awarded for their float during various parades. She stated that the float will appear in the Sunfair Parade on September 28, 1979. Council member Lee questioned a figure in the July 17, 1979, Council meeting minutes on Page 300, stating she thought revenues were down 10% not 50%. City Manager Zais reported that 10% is correct, the ,50% is a typographical error. Mayor Edmondson stated that on of the July 17, 1979, Council meeting minutes, the Motion should include that Council accepted the staff report regarding Transit. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that the minutes of the July 17, 1979, meeting, as amended, and the minutes of the July 24, 1979, meeting, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wish- ing to have said minutes read publicly, be approved: carried, Beau- champ, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Hinman absent. This being the time fixed for the hearing on the Community Development Block Grant funds for 1980, Carol Darby, Director of Community Develop- ment, gave an overview of the proposals. She stated that the proposed 1980 budget for Community Development Block Grant is approximately $950,000. She recommends the continuation of Community Garden, Housing Rehabilitation, 312 Loan, Craftsman Corps, Housing Counseling, Citizen Participation, Leveraging/Rehabilitation and Moderate Rehabilitation Programs, and Street Improvement. She reviewed the following proposals received: Northeast Section Ditch (PP&L) Pipe Ditching $350,000 - $400,000 II/ Replace Fence 40,000 - $ 50,000 Recommendation --that $15,000 be allocated for a complete evaluation and assessment of the issues relating to the Ditch. "OPTICOM" -- an emergency vehicle traffic signal preemption system for 7 intersections for 3 years. 3 year total $94,500 Recommendation -- staff recommends against this proposal because of the expense in view of the fact that the accident rate in the target area is relatively low. AUGUST 14, 1979 317 Yakima Health District -- Southeast Community Center Clinic Expansion -- $340,000 .Recammendation -- that funding request be denied. Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Renovation and Outreach Worker -- Renovation $21,058 Outreach Worker $ 8,676 Total $29,834 :Recommendation -- funding request be denied. (Councilman Hinman present after 7:30 P.M.) ' Anita Monojan, 1 North 44th Avenue, Executive Director of Yakima Neigh- borhood Health Service, explained their request for $34,000. She stated that they originally requested $21,500 until the Handicap Access Office inspected their premises and made additional suggestions for remodeling. She stated that they are in the process of searching for a family prac- titioner, who would be on call for 24 hours. She stated that Dr. Wilson is handling preventative and health screening services, however, she does not wish to be an admitting physician because of the hours invol- ved. She reported on some of their goals for services this year, in- cluding an outreach worker. She explained that the Clinic is now owned by the Executive Board of Directors, and is now a non-profit organ- ization. She stated they expect a 35% higher patient load. Councilman •Wonder inquired about their service area, and Mrs. Monojan stated that their primary service area is the Northeast Area, however, some of their patients cane from other outlying areas. Councilman Wonder stated that the City is using federal money that is directed to be used only within our target area. Councilman Beauchamp inquired about what percentage of their patients would come from the target area. Mrs. Monojan reported that approximately 80% would cane from the target area. Barbara Mc- Kenna, 2701 Shelton, Yakima Neighborhood Health Services Board of Dir- ectors, spoke in favor of this proposal. She stated that last year ' was an audit done by Day, Ludwig and Criddle, and this year they •are doing a compilation audit. Councilman Sparling inquired if the physicians in town are endorsing their arrangement for hiring a new ,physician. Mrs. McKenna stated that they have not gone to the County Medical Society. Carolyn Neiswender, 3602 Howard Avenue, Clinical Supervisor at the Yakima Health District, spoke in support of their . proposal to remodel the Southeast Community Center Health Clinic and also to add some additional equipment. The cost is estimated to be between $240,000 and $340,000 to remodel the clinic. She distributed a pamphlet giving in depth statistics on their proposal. She described the health care services given at the clinic. She stated they would like to add 2,000 square feet and remodel 2,400 square feet. Dale Wilson, 507 East "G" Street, spoke in support of the Community Garden Project. Mayor Edmondson stated that there will be a second hearing held on August 28, 1979. This being the time fixed for the hearing on Chesterley Park specific area plan amendment to the City of Yakima Comprehensive Parks and Rec , reation System Plan, Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks and Recreation, distributed material on the Master Site Plan. He stated that a name change is in process to interchange the names of Kissel and Chesterley, so in the future this park will be called Kissel Park. Council member Lee stated that she was under the impression that the City wasn't going • to do anything with this park right now. Mr. Hilligus stated that that is right, but the design concept for the parks still has to be approved. • City Manager Zais reported that this is a part of the planning process to amend the Comprehensive Plan to implement the Plan. There being no ,citizens present wishing to speak to this matter, it was MOVED by Spar- ling, seconded by Beauchamp to direct staff to prepare the proper legis- lation to approve the Master Site Plan for Chesterley Park and amend the Comprehensive Plan: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Mayor Edmondson announced a proclamation initiated by the Yakima Jay- cee's declaring the week of August 20 through 24, as the Outstanding Law 'Enforcement Officer Week, honoring Michael Calonita of the Sheriff's Department; Robert Hester of the Yakima Police Department; and Gary Welton of the Washington State Patrol. AUGUST 14, 1979 Captain Qualley, Administrative Service Division, Police,. Department, reviewed his memo of August 2, 1979, regarding the .renewal of the jail contract with Yakima County. Following discussion, it was 'WED by Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp that Resolution No. D-4128, authorizing the execution of a Jail Agreement - with Yakima County, be passed: car- , tied, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4128, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Jail.Agreement with the County of Yakima. Council members discussed the issue' of the Fairview-Sumac Sewer Service negotiating team. Carol Darby, Diredtor of Community .Development, recommended that there be two Council members, herself, the City Attor- ney and the Sanitary Engineer to serve on the negotiating team. She stated she did not feel it was necessary at this time to involve our City Attorney, however, since the County is being represented,, so should the City. She stated that there should be one lead negotiator and ..,,,tecommended that it be one of the,Council_members. She stated that the II/ 90 day impasse will be used to try to cane to some kind. of agreement that is acceptable to everybody. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp that. Councilman Wonder and Mayor Edmondson be appointed to serve on this negotiating team. Mayor Edmondson ,suggested that a third -i member should also serve on this _team in case one of the other Council members happens to be absent, in order to keep continuity. Discussion followed regarding which other Council member would have the ,time to serve on this team. There being no other Council member able to 4serve on this team,.thequestion was called for the vote on the Motion: ,carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson,j„Hinman, Lee SprI-jng Wonder voting aye by voice vote. It was the general consensus of the Council to appoint, the lead negotiator after the Mayor and Council member Wonder have discussion with staff. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, reported that there are two buildings located in the fish hatchery area at the Airport that-need to be removed by September 9, 1979. She reported that normal bidding procedures would not allow the buildings to be removed within. the nec- essary time frame and therefore, staff would like to. enter into a supple- mental agreatent to the original contract with.,Preston Shepherd and Associates to do this work. Councilman Sparling expressed concern that the cost might be too high. Miss Darby stated she has cost estimates. She reported that that firm has removed the other.two buildings from that location. It was - MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to auth- orize .staff to proceed with negotiations for the suppplemental agreement and direct staff to have the proper legislation prepared: carried, , "Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. • Dennis Bertek, Supervising Sanitary Engineer, distributed additional . information on the Consulting Engineering Agreement for Sewer Monitoring - and Evaluation Services to be reviewed by the Council. The City is experiencing problems in the sewer system which is resulting in in- creased maintenance costs, unexpected capital outlay costs, premature :overloading of the sewer and possibly a moratorium of building in cer- tain areas. This agreement would allow CH2M to perform a study to deal with immediate needs and also gather data to use in the future for long range planning. Since this is the peak load season, it would be best to do the fix* measures at this time. Staff would expect the study to provide them with data findings and a brief summary of what we should do about these problems. After the report, we would do follow up work with Engineering. This is a cost plus contract for approximately • $27,000. If they can do the project for less, we would be billed, for less. For $27,000, Councilman Wonder inquired why the City doesn't hire an employee to do this. Mr. Bertek stated that it would take some time to hire this person,, which would an missing the peak loading time, and we don't have the proper equipment. He stated that CH2M Hill has done this type of work before and they have the flow measuring devices. Councilman Beauchamp inquired what the benefits would be to the City in terms--of correcting the problems we already identified. Mr; Bertek stated that this will have long range benefits and help with the Com- - prehensive Sewer Plan. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4129, authorizing the execution of a_consultant - engineering agreement to perform sewer monitoring and evaluation ser- vices, with CH2M Hill, be passed. Councilman Wonder stated this, should AUGUST 14, 1979 319 be an ongoing program and should be performed by our staff. City Man- ' ager Zais stated that the time frame is critical and if we had to hire staff it could not be done this year. The question was called for the vote on the Motion: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Wonder and Beauchamp voting nay. 'RESOLUTION NO. D-4129, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with CH2M Hill, Inc., Consulting Engineers, for professional services in connection with a Sewer System Monitoring and Evaluation Program. Mayor Edmondson reported that the three young law enforcement officers being honored by the Yakima Jaycee's had just come into the Council chambers and invited them to come up to the horseshoe. Mayor Edmondson then presented Michael Calonita, Robert Hester, and Gary Welton with Certificates of Recognition as the outstanding law enforcement officers as initiated by the Yakima Jaycee's. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that legislation be prepared for prohibiting parking on the South Side of Arlington Street from South 40th Avenue to South 41st Avenue: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Ed- mondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4130, authorizing the execution and deliverance of a right-of-way easement document to Pacific Power and Light Company for installation of a power cable to the convention Center, be passed: carried, Beaudhamp, Buch- anan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4130, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute and deliver a right- of-way easement document to Pacific Power and Light Company. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4131, authorizing the execution of an agreement, accepting an offer from the State Department of Ecology for a grant of funds to aid construction of water pollution control facilities, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sperling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4131, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement accepting an offer from the State of Washington, Department of Ecology, for a grant of funds to aid construction of water pollution control facil- ities. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that the Change Orders No. 1 - through 6 to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract be approved with the conditions as noted in the August 8, 1979, staff report: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. In discussing the waiver of Sewer Connection Charge and Capital Cost Recovery Charge for Castlevale School, Councilman Wonder stated that he believed the Capital Cost Recovery Charge was a large amount to waive against the cost of an easement. He stated that he thought the Capital Cost Recovery Charges were all estimates at this time. He inquired if the School District is going to pay the estimate as a final figure. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, explained the estimated Capital Cost Recovery Charge, stating that after a final formula is developed, there may be an additional charge to be billed. City Manager Zais stated that he gave this figure to the School District as a final figure. Councilman Wonder inquired if this wouldn't be showing favor- itism, and Councilman Beauchamp stated that the citizens are going to be paying for it either way. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman to accept the staff report and recommendation regarding the waiver of Sewer Connection Charge and Capital Cost Recovery Charge for Castlevale School: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Spar- ling voting aye by voice vote. Wonder voting nay. City Manager Zais reported that there is a similar request which will come before the Council from the School District requesting exemptions from paying the cost for a vacation. If Council wishes to change their policy, it would mean passing an ordinance. 320 AUGUST 14, 1979 It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4142, denying the claim of Melvin Stubblefield alleging damages when his bicycle was stolen out of the boiler room at Washington Swimming Pool, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sperling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4142, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Melvin Stubble- field filed with the City of Yakima on July 27, 1979. *It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4143, fixing the time of hearing on the vacation of a public utility easement requested by Snokist Gravers for September 11, 1979, be passed: car- ried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sperling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4142, A RESOLUTION comnencing vacating proceedings and fixing the time and place for a hearing on the matter for a vacation of a public utility easement in the vicinity of Mead Avenue west of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4144, fixing the time of hearing on Petition No. 950, filed by Jack Gustafson and Robert Lynch, requesting vacation of a portion of street right- of-way for September 11, 1979, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman ' absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4144, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place of a hearing on a petition for the vacation of a portion of street right of-way within the City of Yakima. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that the Right-of-Way Use Permit submitted by Congregational Christian Church for three feet of the City of Yakima right-of-way along Lincoln Avenue from North 3rd Avenue west to the alley, be approved: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that the out-of-state travel for Robert I. Bounds, Legal Department, to attend the Annual Washington State Bar Association Convention in Vancouver, B.C., at a cost of $357.00, be approved: carried, Beauchamp, Budhanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that the report of the City Engineer dated July 31, 1979, with respect to the canpletion of the work on the 1979 Industrial Waste Sprayfield Improvements contract as per- formed by Yakima Asphalt Paving COmpeny, be approved, the work be acc- epted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth is hereby , authorized: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sperling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. ' It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that the report of the City Engineer dated July 19, 1979, with respect to the canpletion of the work on the Airport Expansion West contract, performed by Superior Asphalt Concrete Company be approved, the work be accepted, and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, II/ Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that the report of the Dir- ector of Public Works, with respect to the completion of the work. on South Fruitvale Interceptor Seger contract, as performed by Tri-State Construction, Inc., be approved the work be accepted, and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that the report of the City Treasurer, dated June 30, 1979, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Ed- mondson, Lee, Sperling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. AUGUST 14, 1979 321 It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that August 28, 1979, be ' fixed as the time of hearing on the appeal of Gerald D. Sickler, of the • denial of his Taxi Driver's License: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. *An Ordinance amending the 1979 budget, appropriating, transferring and reappropriating monies within and among various accounts, having been read by title previously, it was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that • Ordinance No. 2317, amending the 1979 budget and appropriating, trans- ferring and reappropriating monies among various funds and accounts, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2317, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1979 budget for the City of Yakima and appropriating, transferring and reappropriating money within and among various funds and accounts, all as appropriations for , the 1979 City of Yakima budget. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that Ordinance No. 2318, relating to funds and accounts and designating the source of funding for the Transit Capital Reserve Fund, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buch- anan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2318, AN ORDINANCE relating to funds and accounts; design- ating the source of funding for the Transit Capital Reserve Fund; and amending Section 3.69.020 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. Grayce Kauzlarich, Yellow Cab Company, spoke against the proposed Taxi Cab Ordinance relating to taxi cab stands, and prohibiting certain practices by taxi cab drivers and owners. She stated that there have been sane problems in the past between the two taxi cab companies, ' however, these problems have been resolved with the help of the Assis- tant City Attorney and the Supervising Traffic Engineer. She stated that if this Ordinance is passed as written, she knows there will be difficulties. She stated that the taxi cab drivers work on a commission basis, and this might affect their wages. She stated that she thinks this Ordinance is unfair in taking away the taxi stands that have be- longed to Yellow Cab for years and dividing them up with the other cab company. George Kapellas, Diamond Cab Company, stated that he also is against passage of the proposed Ordinance, stating that he can see where some problems might develop. He stated that Item No. 5 under Section No. 2 is not in the best interest of the passenger or the cab driver. He stated that he doesn't like to put a single passenger in the back seat where he can't see them. John Vanek, Assistant City Attorney, reported that there is an error in the wording of No. D, Section 1. , Mere it reads "Taxi Cab Zone" it should read "Taxi Cab Stand." He stated that Item No. 5, under Section 2 is repeated in this Ordinance as it was in the previous Ordinance. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp to strike Item No. 5 under Section 2 from the Ordinance and correct the wording in No. D under Section 1, prior to the Ordinance being read: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Sparling voting nay. It was MOVED by ; Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 2319, relating to taxi cab . stands and prohibiting certain practices by taxi cab drivers and owners, be passed. Councilman Beauchamp inquired what the problems might be that the two owners of the taxi cab companies thought might develop. Mr. KaPpellas stated there might be sane double parking in a taxi zone when a taxi cab might be parked there and another cab might come along to let a passenger diseMbark. Councilman Sparling stated that he would vote against the Ordinance since there hasn't been any trouble lately between the two cab companies, and neither of them want this Ordinance. He stated he would like to postpone this for awhile and see if they have problems in the future. Mr. Vanek stated that the Taxi Cab Licenses will be due for renewal on September 1st. He stated that if the current Ordinance were kept in effect and the cab companies purchased their licenses and then Council reconsidered this, then they would not get full use of their permit. Councilman Wonder stated that the only reason Council is considering this is because the two companies have not been getting along. Councilman Beauchamp agreed with Councilman Sparling's reasoning. The question was called for the vote on the Motion: car- ried, Hinman, Lee, Wonder, Buchanan and Edmondson voting aye on roll call. Sparling and Beauchamp voting nay. 322 AUGUST 14, 1979 ORDINANCE NO. 2319, AN ORDINANCE relating to licenses . and business regulations; providing for the creation of taxi cab stands; providing for impoundment of vehicles unlawfully parked therein; providing for the closure of such stands; prohibiting certain practices by drivers and owners of the for-hire vehicles; and amending Sections 5.78.120 and 5.78.160 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp that Ordinance No. 2320, relating to City personnel, and designating the compensation to be paid ' to City Council members $50.00 a meting, not to exceed $650.00 per quarter, be passed. Council member Beauchamp questioned the method of compensation to the Council nember, stating that the Council member is not compensated for each meeting he attends other than the regular Council meeting, however if he misses a Council meeting he is not paid for it. A Councilman may attend several meetings during the week with- out canpensation. Councilman Buchanan suggested that maybe the cam pensation should be $50.00 per week whether the Council meeting is attended or not. Council member Wonder brought up for discussion the issue of insurance coverage for Council members. He stated he believes there should be some coverage for them if they are on Council business, i.e. Council related business trips. City Attorney Andrews reported that this had been brought up for discussion in the past, and at that time he had reported that medical coverage could not be given to current Council members as it would constitute a raise in their dampensation. It was MOVED by Hinman to table this it and appoint a Council cam mittee to cane up with a specific recommendation for both medical cover- age and compensation. City Attorney Andrews. stated that this has to happen prior to a Council member being elected or serving a term of office. Councilman Hinman then withdrew his Mbtion. The question was called for the vote on the Motion: carried, Lee, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee to instruct staff to bring .a. report and to prepare legislation to add Council members to the medical, dental and life insurance program using the same benefits as AFSCME employees, at no charge: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2320, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; designating the compensation to be paid to City Council members; and amending Sec- tion 2.20.095 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. An Ordinance amending the 1979 budget, appropriating transferring and reappropriating money within and among various funds and accounts, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for two weeks or until Tuesday, August 28, 1979. *An Ordinance amending the 1979 budget, appropriating and reappro- priating money within and among various accounts, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for two weeks or until Tuesday, August 28, 1979. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder to move into Executive Ses- sion for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining, and following the executive session to adjourn the meeting: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Items of information supplied to Council were: memo fran City Manager re vacation plans, 8/10/79; letter from Jeffrey C. Sullivan, Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney, re disposition of case -- State vs. Theresa - Van Nice, 8/3/79; minutes of the meeting of July 25, 1979, of the Yakima River Regional. Greerway Task Force; memo from City Attorney re damage ' claims referred to insurance carriers, 8/7/79; and Yakima Valley Con- ' 'ference of Governments Newsletter, Volume 5, No. 8, 8/3/79. Following Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 11:00 P.M. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY \''`/,/ A/4Lh DATE //7 • itATE q -29 - alfe._ k. • COUNCIiii ATTEST: 1114 , g . 41 CITY w ERR / DR