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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. • 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) OCTOBER 15, 1985 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. OCTOBER 15, 1985 167 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. • • 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 • 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. 168 OCTOBER 15, 1985 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. OCTOBER 15, 1985 169 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 • 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. • 170 OCTOBER 15, 1985 *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 . • 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.. READ AND CERTIFFIED ACCURATE BY Qt .1' 4,2,4 XX - / 9 - ks` ill Council Member /K Co ncil Member ATTEST: �, U- /646/L, (//:/:; ' 4 City Clerk • Mayor • •