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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/07/1986 Business Meeting 223 JANUARY 7, 1986 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 Henry Beauchamp, 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. 2. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Barnett. 3. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO COUNCIL MEMBERS Henry Beauchamp, Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling having been re- elected to the office of Council member and Patricia Berndt having been elected to fill an unexpired term on the City Council, on November 5, 1985,. and the Oath pf Office having.been administered to them at this time by the City Clerk, are now duly seated as Council members for the City of Yakima. A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Barnett read and presented a proclamation declaring January 6th -12th as Allied Arts Week to Anne Byerrum, representative of Allied Arts Council. 4. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER None A. CONSENT AGENDA It was the general consensus of the Council that Items Nos. 8 and 9 be placed on the Consent Agenda, as requested by Council member Foy. 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 voice vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicated items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Morris Corbray, 707 North 4th Avenue, appeared before Council questioning his water billing which he believed to be excessive. Mayor Barnett requested Director of Finance & Budget, John Hanson, direct Mr. Corbray to the Customer Services Manager to resolve the matter. 6. A. ELECTION OF MAYOR Mayor Barnett opened the nominations for election of a new mayor. Council member Buchanan nominated Lynn Carmichael for the mayor's position, and Council member Foy nominated Henry Beauchamp. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Berndt, the nominations be closed. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Roll call was called for on the nominations. The results of the vote were 4 -3 in favor of Beauchamp; Barnett, Foy, Sparling and Beauchamp voting for Council member Beauchamp; Berndt, Buchanan and Carmichael voting for Council member Carmichael. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Foy, to cast a unanimous ballot for Henry Beauchamp as Mayor. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Mr. Beauchamp having been elected Mayor, presided over the remainder of the meeting. B. ELECTION OF ASSISTANT MAYOR Council member Sparling nominated Clarence Barnett as Assistant Mayor. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by -Foy; the - nominations • 224 JANUARY 7, 1986 be closed, and a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Barnett as Assistant Mayor. Unanimously carried by voice vote. C. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Health Board Council member Sparling withdrew as alternate from the Health Board. It was the general consensus of the Council to appoint Jerry Foy to serve as alternate. Law and Justice It was the general consensus of the Council to delete representation to this Commission as it has not met for the past two years. Conference of Governments . Clarence Barnett and Jerry Foy will continue as primary representatives. Lynn Carmichael and Henry Beauchamp will remain as alternates. Planning Commission /COG Mayor Beauchamp requested Council member Barnett check with the current members serving on the Planning Commission and ascertain if they desire to continue serving as Planning Commission members. Joint Board /Urban Area Planning Council member Lynn Carmichael and Jerry Foy will continue to serve on the Joint Board. Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee Lynn Carmichael will continue to serve on this committee. Westside Merchant Association It was the general consensus of the Council that Jerry Foy will serve on this committee at the request of the association members. Yakima Joint Basin Board Jack Sparling will continue to serve as primary representative and Jerry Foy will serve as alternate. Air Terminal Board It was the general consensus of the Council that Lynn Buchanan will continue to serve as Council liaison. Yakima - Kittitas Resource Conservation & Economic Development Henry Beauchamp will continue to serve as primary and Lynn Carmichael will serve as alternate. COG Executive Board (This representative is elected by COG.) • Chamber of Commerce Board : As newly elected Mayor, Henry Beauchamp will serve on this board ex officio. Visitors & Convention Bureau Advisory Board Lynn Carmichael will continue to serve on this board. Yakima Sunfair, Inc. Pat Berndt will continue to serve on this board. JANUARY 7, 1986 225 Yakima Valley Greenway Taskforce Pat Berndt will continue to serve on this task force. Yakima Centennial Executive Board It was the general consensus of the Council to delete representation to this board. Police Relief & Pension Board Mayor Beauchamp designated Clarence Barnett to serve on this board. Fire Relief & Pension Board Mayor Beauchamp designated Clarence Barnett to serve on this board. Yakima County Emergency Services Council As newly elected Mayor, Henry Beauchamp will serve on this Council. Yakima County Emergency Services Executive Board This representative is elected by the Emergency Services Council. Districting Court Committee for Yakima County District Court As newly elected Mayor, Henry Beauchamp will serve on this committee. Yakima Clean Air Authority As newly elected Mayor, Henry Beauchamp will serve on this Board. Chamber of Commerce Resource Advisory Committee It was the general consensus of the Council that representation to this Committee be discontinued. Association of Washington Cities It was the general consensus of the Council that Lynn Carmichael's current position as Vice President of the Association of Washington Cities be shown, and that in June she will installed as President of this Association. Mayor Beauchamp stated there are three committees not listed on the information supplied to Council, those being the Transit Committee, the Labor Management Committee and the Yakima Valley Transit Committee. City Clerk Roberts shared the following information with Council regarding these committees: Lynn Carmichael, Lynn Buchanan, and Jack Sparling currently serve as primary representatives and Henry Beauchamp serves as alternate. Council member Barnett stated he would like to serve as alternate. On the Labor Management Committee, primary representatives include Jerry Foy, Jack Sparling and Clarence Barnett. On the Yakima Valley Tranportation Committee, primary representatives include Clarence Barnett, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, and Jerry Foy as alternate. Mayor Beauchamp stated if the Council members desire to continue serving on the various committees as outlined, he would entertain such a motion. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Foy, to approve the list of appointments to the Committees for Appointments to Boards and Commissions as presented in the Council packet, with the exception of Clarence Barnett replacing Henry Beauchamp as the alternate representative on the Transit Committee. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Jerry 'Foy 'will ' serve as alternate on the Yakima Valley Transportation Committee. City Employees Civil Service Mayor Beauchamp - stated applications have been received for the Civil Service Committee, however, the Committee for Appointments would like to meet prior to making any new appointments. 226 JANUARY 7, 1986 Community Programing Advisory Committee Council member Carmichael stated the Committee for Appointments would like to meet prior to making a decision on this appointment. Human Relations Committee Mayor Beauchamp stated this Committee has been inactive for quite some time now, and rather than make appointments filling vacant positions, Council needs to consider the future of this Committee. Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Council member Barnett stated applications have been received for this committee, however, Council heeds to form a Committee for Appointments. Council members Berndt, Buchanan, and Carmichael were appointed to serve on this Committee for Appointments. Utility Rate Advisory Board City Manager Zais stated applications are still being considered for this appointment. He indicated this appointment is made by the City Manager, and is subject to confirmation of the Council. 7. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF INSURANCE OFFERED BY FRED S. JAMES & COMPANY City Manager Zais commented briefly on the letter provided to Council in their packets with regard to general liability and property insurance coverage for 1986 and the anticipated premium. He introduced Debbie Krautwurm and Joel Pearson of Fred S. James and asked them to comment on the issue. Joel Pearson reviewed the options contained in the letter to Couridil and responded to questions regarding the issue. Mr. Pearson stated the proposal from PENCO appears to be the best option at this time. He indicated a number of the insurance companies are attempting to negotiate re- insurance contracts, however, they have been unsuccessful in doing so. Mr. Pearson stated another factor contributing to higher quotes is that more insurance companies are deciding not to carry municipal insurance. A brief discussion ensued regarding the City's relatively good loss ratio experience. Mr. Pearson stated the actual quotes received are less than the $580,000 shown in the report to Council. He stated the quote does not include coverage for the transit system, which must be purchased separately. He requested the City Manager be authorized to make the final decision on quotes received for insurance coverage. Mr. Pearson indicated statistics show approximately $165,000 a year has been paid out in insurance claims. Council member Sparling expressed dissatisfaction with the quotes ,presented in the report, and suggested the City not obtain coverage at these prices. Mr. Pearson cautioned the Council regarding the risk of the City going uninsured. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Barnett, to accept the report and give the City Manager authority to sign an insurance binder by Friday, January 10th. Carried by 6 -1 voice vote. Sparling voting nay. *8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROPERTY DEED RESOLUTION NO. D -5202, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute and deliver a warranty deed to the Yakima City and County Employees Credit Union. *9. SET DATE OF HEARING ON APPEAL FROM TOMMY HAYES ON REVOCATION OF TAXI DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR JANUARY 14, 1986 January 14, 1986 was set as the date of hearing on the appeal filed by Tommy Hayes on the revocation of his taxi driver's license. 10. OTHER BUSINESS City Manager Zais stated he received notification from the County that they had agreed to support the Airport in funding a project between the range of $20- 25,000. He stated Council committed $25,000 to the Airport for capital improvement projects during the JANUARY 7, 1986 227 1985 budget hearings, and agreed to allocate an additional $25,000 if the County matched the amount. Mr.. Zais asked Council if they desire to go forward with their original commitment or reconsider the matter. He pointed out that $15;000 would cane from the existing FRS reserve and $10,000 would come from the revenue sharing allocation. He reminded Council this would .reduce the carryover funds to the 1986 budget. It was the general consensus . of Council to proceed with the appropriation of the $25,000. .City Manager Zais asked Glenn Rice, Director of Community & Economic Development, to comment on information received from HUD regarding the 1986 CBDG funds. Mr. Rice stated notification has been received from HUD that the CDBG allocation has been reduced - 25% . fran . the _„level Council approved duri:iig . the hearing and review process. He stated staff will bring a revised budget to Council on II January 21st, and ask for recommendations in dealing with the reduction of funds. City Manager Zais stated he had distributed an article for informational purposes regarding the federal government's rejection of a dam project proposed by the City of Bellevue. He also called attention to a letter sent recently to Senator Morrison regarding some of the concerns the City is currently facing. He suggested Council attempt to schedule a meeting with Senator Morrison while he is in the area. It was MOVED by Barnett,, seconded by Sparling, that the Mayor initiate a meeting with Senator Morrison while he is in the Yakima area. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Council member Sparling encouraged the Council to give serious thought to the City's insurance situation. He pointed out that the way it is currently setup, "the City will be paying all of the claims, and the insurance company will be pocketing the $580,000." He stated he believes the state is going to put a ceiling on the amount of liability claims this year. City Manager Zais reminded Council that one of the elements being introduced in the insurance program is legal counsel to review the City's smaller claims. He stated $50,000 has been set aside for this purpose. Information Items Items of information supplied to. Council were: Letter from Westside Merchants Association announcing formation of this Association. 12/13/85; Letter advising property owners of informational meeting . regarding work on North 40th Avenue and Summitview Avenue intersection improvement project. 1/2/85; Letter to Visitors & Convention Bureau members regarding the new Yakima Region Visitors Guidebook. 12/30/85; Article from Nation's Cities Weekly, "Grauun- Rudman Signed - Would Eliminate All City Programs "; Letter from AWC regarding NLC Congressional -City Conference and NLC Steering and Policy Committees -- 1986. 12/16/85; Monthly Report from McCaw Cablevision for month of November 1985. 12/9/85; Notice of workshop on policy guidance for public transportation decision makers on March 19 & 20, 1986; Transit Monthly Operations Report on Elderly and Handicapped Services for November 1985; Letter to Yakima Chamber of Commerce . regarding collision history of Yakima Avenue intersections at 6th, 8th and 9th Streets. 11/27/85; Agenda for November 25, 1985 Yakima Air Terminal Board meeting and report on 1985 -86 Budget; Minutes of the November 27, 1985 Yakima District Board of Health / meeting; Agenda for December 18, 1985 Yakima Housing -- Authority Board meeting and minutes of its November 20, 1985 meeting; Minutes of the December 5, 1985 Special Board of Adjustment meeting; and Minutes of the December 3, 1985 Planning Commission meeting. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Foy, to move into executive session for approximately 25 minutes for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 228 JANUARY 7, 1986 12. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:25 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE B .37,47.4r COUN 'IL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: \ 4.91/ c.0 e. COUNCIL MEMBER DATE CITY CLERK - MAYOR • • • •