HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/1985 Business Meeting OCTOBER 15, 1985
BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Mayor Clarence
Barnett, presiding, Council members Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn
Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling present on roll call. City
Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy
City Clerk Toney also present. Council member Henry Beauchamp
present after 2:15 p.m.
2. INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Sparling.
Mayor Barnett read and issued a proclamation declaring the week of
October 13 -19th as "School Lunch Week ".
Mayor Barnett read and issued a proclamation declaring Saturday,
October 19th,. 1985 as the Third Annual "Operation Harvest" in the
City of Yakima. The proclamation was accepted by George Brown.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Barnett questioned if any Council members would be attending
the Conference Of Governments General Membership Meeting on October
16th, 1985. Council member Foy indicated he would be in
attendence and Mayor Barnett stated he would also be attending the
meeting.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Barnett 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
Berndt requested that Item No. 6A be added to the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Barnett indicated Item No. 12 has been removed from the
Agenda at the request of staff. The City Clerk then read the
Consent. Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by
title. "It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the
Consent Agenda," as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll
call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *)
indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion
without further discussion.)
*5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 17,
19, & 24, AND OCTOBER 1, 1985
The Council minutes of September 17, 19 & 24 and October 1, 1985
II/ were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council
members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read
publicly.;
6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
*A. PRESENTATION BY YAKIMA CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS ON BUDGET
PROGRAMS FOR 1986
The report from the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments with
regard to the 1986 Budget and Work Program and the City of Yakima's
assessment for 1986, was accepted and approved.
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William Wheeler, President of Decoto Aircraft, was present with
architect Ron Cameron, regarding a request for amendment to a City
ordinance as it relates to a current expansion project of Decoto
Aircraft. Mr. Cameron distributed a drawing to the Council
members and City Clerk which depicted the water main and various
fire hydrant placements on the property of Decoto Aircraft. Mr.
Cameron referred to the drawing showing the existing fire hydrants
and the location of an abandoned water main under the portion of
the buiding which is being constructed at this time. He stated the
City Code Manager is requesting (in accordance with city ordinance)
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Decoto to install a looped water main around the building. Mr.
Cameron stated neither he nor Decoto Aircraft officials see the
necessity of spending $18,000 to install a looped main when the
building currently has a sprinkler system, and four existing fire
hydrants. With respect to this request, City Manager Zais
commented he would like to allow staff time to research the basis
for this requirment. He further commented it was his opinion there
is no need to delay construction of the building prior to the water
lines being looped. He stated the City Attorney has prepared an
ordinance which continues this requirement but allows Decoto to
proceed with construction. City Attorney Andrews stated the
current ordinance provides that no building permit be issued until
the required mains and hydrants are operating. The proposed
ordinance amends that section of the Code, however, all of the
hydrants and mains would be installed before the new construction
is occupied or used. A discussion ensued regarding the matter,
after which it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, that the
ordinance, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call
'vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2912, AN ORDINANCE relating to fire hydrant
installation; prescribing the time for installing hydrant and mains
in connection with construction activities; amending Subsection
10.10.030; and declaring an emergency.
7. HEARING ON 1986 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROPOSALS
This being the time set for the Hearing on the Community
Development Block Grant 1986 Request for Proposals, Mayor Barnett
opened the hearing for public comment and testimony. He requested
the remarks be kept brief as Council has previously reviewed the
requests for proposals and other documents submitted for
consideration.
A. SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER AT WORK $ 27,000.00
Mayor Barnett requested the record indicate Council, member
Beauchamp excused himself from discussion regarding this request
for funding due to a possible conflict of interest.
Cecil Collins, Director of Southeast Community at Wbrk, stated his
request is for $16,000 for the health clinic, $8,000 to correct
faulty plumbing and electrical wiring, and $3,000 to paint the
exterior of the facility. Mr. Collins stated the health clinic is
the highest priority on the list. He also indicated if the Center
should became the recipient of Community Development Block Grant
Funds, he would then be eligible to apply for state funding.
Erwina Peterson, Director of the Board at Southeast Community
Center, read a letter addressed to the Mayor and Council members
inviting them to visit the Center and observe the programs being
offered to the community. She reviewed some of the programs which
were carried out in 1985, and submitted the letter to the City
Clerk as a matter of record. Dolores Goodman, 1002 South 6th
Street, was also present to request funding be allocated for the
Center. She indicated they had carried out the "Gleaning Program"
again this year and salvaged tons of food that would have
otherwise gone to waste in the Yakima Valley.
B. YAKIMA HOUSING AUTHORITY $ 6,500.00
Bill Burris, Director of Yakima Housing Authority, stated the
Housing Authority is requesting funds for landscaping to improve
their "non - public houses" within the Southeast Community. He
stated the three houses are being rehabilitated, however, there are
no funds available with which to landscape them. The houses are
located at 710 South 6th Street, 1009 South Naches Avenue, and 710
East Walnut.
C. AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING AID CENTER $ 10,000.00
Judy Thanpson, 306 1/2 Holton Avenue, was present to request
funding for the Audiology and Hearing Aid Center in an attempt to
provide hearing aids for those who cannot afford them. She
indicated the cost of a hearing aid to an individual would be
$288.74 and they would be able to provide 108 recipients with aids.
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Mrs. Thompson stated the Yakima Valley Hearing and Speech Center
costs were projected at $363.36 per aid and would benefit only 78
recipients. Discussion ensued regarding the actual cost of a
hearing aid. •
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D. YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE $ 59,904.00
There was no one present to represent this request for funding.
E.• YAKIMA VALLEY CENTER FOR THE DEAF $ 22,410.00
Sue Low, - Executive Director for the Yakima Valley Center
for the Deaf was present representing this agency and its requests
for funding. The objectives of their proposal are: 1) Expand the
number of TTYs, flashers and TV decoders being used in the area by
making them more available, 2) Bring in professionals (both hearing
and deaf) to speak on the issues of deafness, and 3) Continue to
expand the networking system on a local, state and national level.
F. UNITED INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON $ 19,164.00
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There was no one present to represent this request for funding.
G. YAKIMA COUNTY COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS $ 37,475.00
Charles Eglin, President of the Coalition, introduced several
of the board members and presented the request for funding.
Mr. Eglin stated they have applied for $37,000 of block money
- and•the Community Development Advisory Committee has recommended
they receive $20,000. He indicated. the. Coalition would be eligible
for other sources -of funding if they were to receive the block
grant funds. Mr. Eglin explained the board consists of volunteers
and none of staff is paid a salary. A discussion ensued regarding
who would be the administrator of the funds (if received), and the
eligibility criteria for the program. Council member Carmichael
questioned where funding would be sought in the future as the block
grant funds are being eliminated. Dick Maison, (board member and
President of Yakima Valley Bank) explained that funds are also
being requested . through the United Way orgainzation. Others
present and speaking' in favor of funding the program were Patti
Nagle (board member), Eleanor. Ficele, of DSHS, and Roseanne
Fisher, who was responsible for some of the, research material for
the Coalition.
• H. YAKIMA VALLEY OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER
• $ 27,132.00
Mayor Barnett requested the record indicate Council member
Beauchamp excused himself from this presentation due to a possible
conflict of interest.
There was no one present to.address this request for funding.
I. GUAR LUPE COMMUNITY SERVICES $ 4,063.29
There was no one present representing this request for funding.
J. YAKIMA VALLEY HEARING AND SPEECH CENTER $ 16,401.60
Greg Sheets, Director of Audiology, was. present to .represent this
• request for funding. He stated the grant monies pay for 60% of the
hearing aid for recipients, and a participation fee of $91 is
charged. He stated they are in the process of establishing a
hearing.aid bank similar to the eyeglass bank .program sponsored by
the Lions Club. David Putney, President of the Hearing and Speech
Center, indicated the funds. appropriated to.the Center are turned
directly back into the community through the services and programs
they provide. He indicated they are the only agency which provides
any deaf education to children.. They also conduct free hearing
• screenings for pre-school children. 'Marsha Sanderson; Executive
Director of the Yakima Valley Hearing and Speech Center, was also
present to express support of the proposal.
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K. YAKIMA SE CITIZEN CENTER' $ 9,000.00'
Denise Nichols, Recreation Supervisor for'the Sr. Center; stated
their request is for $9,000 to rehabilitate the permanent wall
partitions at the Senior Center. She indicated the partitions
have become badly worn through everyday. .usage. Mayor Barnett
questioned why the Senior Center has not complied with the
handicap requirements which have been mandated by federal law.
Ms. Nichols stated the parks maintenance crew is currently working
on the doors to the facility, and she feels they are accessible.
L. YAKIMA NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH SERVICES $131,814.00
Anita Monoian, Executive Director of Yakima Neighborhood Health
Center, presented the request and reviewed the itemized budget
contained therein. She indicated the majority of the money
requested is to enclose the porch on House 12 for the purpose of
enlarging the waiting roan, as present' conditions are
overcrowded.
M. PLANNED PARENTHOOD $ 6,437.32
Gwen Chaplin stated the funds requested by Planned Parenthood are
to pave their parking lot and repair the fence at 208 North Third
Avenue.
N. ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF THE YAKIMA VALLEY $33,400.00
Ann Byerrum, representing the Allied 'Arts Council, 'stated their
request for funding is for the purchase of a truck, maintenance and
insurance on the truck for`3 years, supplies /lease agreement for 3
years, artists fees, supervisor /teacher and
administration /pranotion costs.
O. CENTRAL WASHINGTON COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH $ 175,000.00
Doug Gray, representing Comprehensive Mental Health, 'stated their
proposal is to secure ' adequate housing for low inane
psychiatrically disabled people. Mr. Gray indicated statistics
show 27 beds are needed for this purpose, however, he believes the
need is much greater. There are currently only 19 beds available
to house psychiatrically disabled people. Earl Derry, 1008 South
50th Avenue, and Rick Weaver of Comprehensive Mental ,Health were
also present and spoke favorably of funding this project.
P. PROJECT BLUE HOUSE $ 2,147.38
Kathy Bolender, representing Rev. Arnold R. Beezer of St Joseph's
Parish, read a letter to Council regarding this project. The
request is to install storm windows and doors at the Blue House
located at 211 North 3rd Street. Dan Snyder stated the Blue House
is used for meetings other than just church groups. He stated he
meets there once a week with a group that is not associated with
the church, and voiced support for the project.
Q. CHRISTIAN LIVING IN ACTION $ 60,000.00
Mrs. Regimbal, representing Christian Living in Action, stated the
request for funding is to assist their organization in acquiring,
organizing and operating one or more facilities in which mentally
disabled persons may reside in a supervised atmosphere. The main
objective is to purchase a have with five bedrooms suitable for a
permament hone for mentally disabled men. She stated this
organization established a home for mentally disabled females which
has proven to be very successful. Marie Green, 3411 West Lincoln,
also spoke in favor of this project and encouraged consideration
for funding such a have for young men.
R. BERNARD AND MARILYN HARRISON STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
$ 31,793.57
There was no one present representing this proposal.
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S. . YAKIMA HOUSING SERVICES CENTER $620,192.00 '
Glenn Rice, Director of Community & Econanic Development, stated
the program j_EL self explanatory and is ,a continuation of the
programs currently being offered .by Housing Services Center. Mayor
Barnett questioned why administration costs have increased 27.4 %.
Dixie Kracht, Housing Supervisor, explained part of the increase is
due to re- evaluation of staff positions resulting in pay increases.
She stated a portion of the increase is due to contract settlement
with AFSCME for staff. Ms. Kracht further indicated there was a
change in the Director of Community & Econanic Development which
contributes to the increase of administration costs.
There being no other persons present to speak'in favor of the
• proposals,. the hearing was declared closed.
8. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING REGARDING TRAFFIC ISSUES IN THE
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VICINITY OF WALNUT AND THE MEDICAL CENTER (INFORMATION AVAILABLE
TUESDAY)
Hank Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer, yielded to comments and
questions by Council members. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by
Berndt, to adopt the. report. Discussion ensued in which various
Council members commented regarding the pros and cons of the 4 -way
stop signs at Spruce and South 10th Avenue. Council member Berndt
indicated the Traffic Safety Canmittee expended a lot of time and
effort on resolving the traffic problem at this intersection, and
' encouraged fellow Council members to allow sufficient time for
citizens using the intersection to make the transition. Following
further discussion, the question was called for a :vote on the
motion. Carried by 5-2 voice vote. .Barnett and Buchanan voting
nay. Mayor Barnett explained he voted against the motion because
no further direction was given to staff.
*9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF. TROLLEY
AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 5174, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a
Trolley Operations Agreement Modification with the Visitors and
Convention Bureau of Yakima and the Yakima Interurban Lines
Association.
*10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RELATING TO MULTI - FAMILY REHABILITATION
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 5175, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Director of
Community and Econanic Development to enter into agreements with
Yakima Federal Savings and Loan and Seattle First National Bank for
implementation of.a multi - family loan program. •
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PETTY CASH FUNDS
RESOLUTION NO. 5176, A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. D -4999,
adopted August 14, 1984, and authorizing the existence of a City
Treasurer's Change Fund, and other petty cash 'funds, within the
General Fund of the City of Yakima.
12. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RELATING TO RADIO EQUIPMENT:
This•item - was removed from the.agenda at the request of staff.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE 1985 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE PARKS BUDGET (FIRST READING)
An-Ordinance appropriating funds into the 131 -Parks and Recreation
Fund, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one
week, or until October 22, 1985.
An Ordinance appropriating funds into the 131 -Parks and Recreation
fund, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one
week, or until October 22, 1985.
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*14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING. THE 1985 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE TRANSIT OPERATING BUDGET (FIRST
READING)
An Ordinance appropriating funds into the 461- Transit fund, having
been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week, or
until October 22, 1985. .
15. OTHER BUSINESS .
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Council member Beauchamp questioned the status of the appointments
which need to be made to the Community. Development Advisory
Committee. Discussion ensued regarding the applications on file
and the requirements concerning the .place of residence. Council
member Carmichael stated there is a committee that meets, and makes
recommendations to the Council regarding such appointments. She
stated she prefers the Committee meet and discuss the applications,
and bring back recommendations to the Council. This was the
general consensus of the Council.
City Manager Zais indicated there_are two items to be placed on the
November 5th. study session. One item is the request for
utilities for the Union Gap annexation. The second is the request
from the County Commissioners to meet and discuss the .outside
utility agreement annexation. issues. Mr. Zais_ indicated_ the
County is requesting a response to a list of.questions, they have
prepared for this meeting. He stated this information will be
provided to Council prior to November 5th.
Information Items
. Items of Information supplied to Council were: Memo from Transit
Manager regarding shuttle bus operation, Central Washington State
Fair. 10/8/85; Memo from Director of Community & Economic
Development regarding Urban Area Zoning Ordinance - Hearings
Examiner. 10/8/85; Memo from Yakima Valley Conference of
Governments regarding October newsletter. 10/7/85; Minutes of the
September 3, 1985 •Planning Commission meeting; Minutes of the
September 26, 1985 Yakima Center Advisory Commission
meeting; Minutes of the September.18, 1985 Police and •Fire Civil
Service Commission meeting; and Permit Report for the Month of
September 1985.
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY .
It was MOVED by Beauchamp, _seconded: by.,Buchanan, to move_ into
Executive Session,. for approximately 15. minutes for the purpose of
discussing acquisition of property, to be followed by immediate
adjournment.
17. ADJOURNMENT
•Following the completion of the .Executive Session, the meeting was
• adjourned at the hour of 6:00 p.m..
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