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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/29/1976 Business Meeting 382 NOVEMBER 29, 1976 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 P.M. in the Conference Room of Yakima City Hall. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Jean Allard, Ralph Holbrook, Dr. Bill Simmons, Nadine Walker and Gordon Wonder. Councilman W. K. "Pete" Moore was absent. Councilman Wonder stated that the DARC Committee is concerned with the PBIA assessments and the purchase of the Mall Garage. Mr. Wonder requested a special Executive Session to discuss matters with the Mall Garage Committee before going much further with the downtown redevelopment. It was the consensus of the Council to meet Thursday, December 2, 1976 in the Council Chambers of Yakima City Hall at 12:30 p.m. to discuss the purchase of the Mall Garage if the Garage Committee is available, the upcoming interviews for the City Manager position and to have a regular session to discuss management compensation. It was the consensus of the Council to also meet Monday, December 6, in the Council Chambers of Yakima City Hall at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the budget. The regular City Council meeting for that date will be at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Charles Countryman and Mr. Dick Ostrander of the Yakima Valley Regional Library Committee spoke to Councilmen re the PBIA assessment for the Library. They said they are prohibited by State Code as to what certain monies can be spent for and it has not yet been determined if the Library could use funds to pay the assessment. Mr. Countryman asked that if the City feels it has to assess the Library, they would like the City to take the money out of the monthly allowance as the pension fund is, because they would rather the money be taken_ out before they ever see it. Ken Thompson, Finance Officer, reported on the PBIA stating that if the County does not pay their assessment, the City will lose approximately $9,000 a year. He also said this could be made up with new businesses, monthly parkers, Christmas decorations, promotion or some other income. It was the consensus of the Council to study this further at a later date and to thank Mr. Countryman and Mr. Ostrander for their report. The Council will, as requested, take the money for the Library assessment out of the monthly allowance. The Council members discussed the proposed reclassification plan with Director of Management and Budget, Chuck Rains. The departments reclassified were sent questionnaires to be filled out by the employee and reviewed by his supervisor. These questionnaires were then reviewed by the staff. Approximate-: ly 65% of the employees filling out the questionnaire were interviewed. Mr. Rains stated that if the plan had been kept up to date, only between 25 and 30 percent of the employees would have had to be interviewed. Councilmen stated they would like to review this deeper studying department by department. Councilman Holbrook asked if the questionnaire could be made available. Mr. Rains stated that they are in worksheet form, but can be made available to the Council. Councilman Allard stated he approves of the theory and feels this plan is good as it hasn't been done for many years and it has also been approved by the Civil Service Commission. At 3:00 P.M., the Council members moved into the Council Chambers for the balance of the meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Councilmen Allard, rHolbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder, Acting City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Councilman Moore absent on roll call having been excused. The Invocation was given by Acting City Manager Zais. The minutes of the previous meeting having not yet been received by Council, Mayor Edmondson stated these minutes will be approved when received. 383 NOVEMBER 29, 1976 Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council member or citizen present. It was requested by Acting City Manager Zais that item No. 14 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the consensus of the Council that the addition, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceeded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion with- out further discussion.) This being the time set for a hearing on the 1977 Preliminary Budget, Mr. Richard Wiehl, Attorney for Eichler Disposal spoke to Council re garbage bins in the City asking that Council keep the City out of this business and let it be handled by private industry as it was last year. Mr. Harold Smith, representing Yakima Valley Senior Citizens spoke to Council asking the purpose of CETA positions and requesting that Council consider keeping the two CETA employees that work' in the Senior Citizens Center. Councilman Simmons told Mr. Smith that CETA is a job training programfunded primarily from the Federal Government designed to train persons so they can either be absorbed by the employer or be qualified to get a job in private industry. Mr. Marvin Birkby, President of the Yakima Basketball Association spoke to Council urging them to try to keep the recreational supervisor who is a CETA employee. Mr. Birkby stated that the recreational supervisor schedules basketball and slow-pitch tournaments which takes a great deal of time. He informed Council that of the tournaments in this State, Yakima has one of the most well organized and best tournaments around. After discussion, the Council asked Mr. Birkby his opinion of assessing those people utilizing the program in order to get funds to pay the recreational supervisor. Mr. Birkby stated he feels this would be great. This hearing is continued to December 6, 1976. This being the time set for a hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Program, Council members reviewed the memo from Fred Stouder, Director of Community Development. Councilman Holbrook requested that this information be given to the Human Relations Commission for their review. Mr. Johnny Rance spoke to Council requesting a truck and trailer for the Southeast Community Recycling Center. He stated that they are the only ones in town that will accept glass and they need a truck both for intown pickup and for trucks to Seattle. Councilman Wonder requested he submit a cost estimate for Council. Mr. Rance also asked Council to consider the request for more room for the Senior Citizen Center for crafts and socializing. Mr. Don Hinman of the Neighborhood Health Services requested funding for a registered nurse for minor first aid problems. Councilman Allard then requested that staff check into purchasing the St. Joseph Academy property for senior citizen housing with the Community Development money. This hearing is also continued to December 6, 1976. The Council members reviewed the memo from City Attorney Andrews dated November 17, 1976 on ambulance regulations noting that after January 1, 1977, a new State law becomes effective and the City will lose all jurisdiction over the ambulance services. Councilman Simmons suggested a 384 NOVEMBER 29, 1976 } two - member committee of the Council be appointed to check into the base rates in other cities and to study the questions regard- ; ing ambulance service. Mayor Edmondson stated that even if our ambulance rates are the highest in the State, the City cannot do anything about it. Councilman Simmons stated he still would like to check into this for the citizens' sake. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Holbrook that Dr. Simmons and Nadine Walker be appointed to be the two member committee to study this: carried Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Moore absent. Dave Vargas, Director of Public Works spoke to Council re the dust abatement of Fechtor Road as requested by Mr. William Wheeler. Mr. Vargas stated he agrees there is a severe dust problem on Fechtor Road, but problems are equally severe on other unpaved City streets. Mr. Vargas stated the problem with the dust palliative is that it has to be rebladed and reworked quite often. Mr. Wheeler spoke to the Council stating that the road has been graded twice in the last three months and he doesn't feel it would be done any more often if the dust palliative were used. Councilman Walker stated she also was concerned with this road and it is in the Arterial Street Program for 1979. Councilman Walker also asked a cost estimate of grading costs. It was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Holbrook to adopt the following policy as stated in the memo: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Walker voting nay by voice vote. Moore absent. 1. The City would not embark upon a dust palliative program, but will encourage interested property owners to continue the present practice of paying for oiling and other dust palliative treatments themselves. 2. Property owners will be encouraged to form local improvement } districts in order to obtain paved streets, curbs, and storm drains. 3. The City will assist the property owners by attempting to obtain state and federal funds for permanent street improvements whenever possible. *It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D -3613, granting authorization to execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -3613, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement for calendar years 1977 and 1978 with the Washington State Council of County and City Employeesy Local 1122 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL -CIO. Councilmen reviewed the memo from Bill Hutsinpiller, Director of Parks and Recreation regarding spray pools. Mr. Hutsinpiller spoke to Council stating that they are asking for spray pools rather than wading pools because they require less maintenance. Funding for two of the spray pools is to be included in the list of considerations under the Community Development Act and two are to be under the Parks and Recreation Department. ' After discussion, it was MOVED by Allard, seconded by Wonder that the report be accepted and the four priorities as listed be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Moore absent. The four priorities are as follows: (1) Miller Park; (2) Larson Park; (3) Southeast Community Park; (4) Franklin Park. F.T5 NOVEMBER 29, 1976 It was noted that the Council received for their information, a report on inter-agency services and costs from Chuck Rains, Director of Management and Budget. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3614 granting authorization to execute a Change Order to an agreement for professional engineering services for the rehabilitation of infiltrating sewers and leaking irrigation lines be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3614, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City 1/ Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to an agreement With R. W. Beck & Associates to prepare a Wastewater Facilities Design. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3615, granting authorization for the Director of Public Works for the City of Yakima to apply for a grant to finance the sewer rehabilitation construction project, be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker, and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3615, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Director of Public Works of the City of Yakima to apply for State and Federal grants to finance the Yakima Sewer Rehabilitation Construction Project. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Resolution No. D-3616 granting authorization to execute addenda,to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and the Yakima Fire Fighter's Association be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-3616, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute addenda to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Yakima Fire Fighter's Association, Local 469, IAFF, AFL-CIO. *It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that the outside utility request for water at 504 N. 21st Avenue as requested by Albert T. Carvo, be approved: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore absent. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that the following bids be awarded: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore absent. 1. South 1st Street - Washington Avenue to Mead Avenue, Unit III. (Subject to Federal concurrence) to May Nursery in the amount of $17,377.80. 2. CBD General Improvement Project,- Southerly Portion, Unit II (subject to EDA concurrence) to Knobel's Electric in the amount of $70,630. 3. L.I.D. No. 1010, Pros Sewer District to Low's Crane and Excavating in the amount of $63,659.07. *It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded, by Holbrook that the report of the City Engineer dated November 22, 1976, with respect to the completion of the work on public works contracts Naches Avenue sidewalk lighting, be approved, the work be accepted 386 NOVEMBER 29, 1976 and payment of the final estimates as therein setforth be hereby authorized: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore absent. It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Ordinance No. 2023 appropriating $3,993.80 in the General Fund to pay the purchase price for a new keypunch machine be passed: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2023, AN ORDINANCE transferring the amount of $3,993.80 from 199-Federal Shared Revenue Fund to 000-General Fund, and appropriating that amount to account number 052.514.26.64' as a 1976 appropriation for 000-General Fund. It was noted that the Council received for their information a request from the Yakima Neighborhood Health Services for Community Development Funding for first aid and health counseling projects for 1977. *It was MOVED by Simmons, seconded by Holbrook that Petition No. 895, filed by Robert H. Howk and others requesting improvement of property by the construction of curbs, gutters and surfacing of North 60th Avenue, Chestnut to Barge Street be referred to the City Manager and staff for report and recommendations: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Moore absent. It was MOVED by Walker, seconded by Holbrook that out-of-state travel be granted for Joel Gutierrez for Oaklahoma City, Oaklahoma for a two-week aviation , school at no cost to the City as it will be paid for by the Federal Government. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Walker that Mr. Pittman, Manager of the Visitor's and Convention Bureau, be authorized to assure Mr. Cook, the contractor for the downtown redevelopment, that he will not be held responsible for any damages which may occur from groups using the convention center before all construction is finished: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Moore absent. It was MOVED by Holbrook, seconded by Simmons that the new proposal of May Nursery for the landscaping of the Bicentennial Parking Lots, as outlined by the City Engineer, Fritz Jaeger, be approved: carried, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Moore absent. Councilman Allard voting nay stating he feels that the Council should cease and desist until they know where the City stands on the construction project. There being no further business to come before the Council, this meeting was adjoured at the hour of 5:50 P.M., to then meet on Thursday, December 2, 1976, at the hour of 12:30 p.m. II/ in the Council Chambers of Yakima City Hall: carried, Allard, Edmondson, Holbrook, Simmons, Walker and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Moore absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE ByArAh. COUNCILMAN / COUN ILMAN ATTEST: 0 ' Air • _.v.._•2... CITY C ,;RK Or MAYOR