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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/21/1986 Business Meeting 236 JANUARY 21, 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 Henry Beauchamp, presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett, 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 Invocation was given by City Manager Zais. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Foy stated he had received a telephone call from Wally Johnson (lobbyist for the City of Seattle) regarding the effect of the Gramm- Rudman Bill on Community Development. Block Grant Funds and programs sponsored by those funds. Mr. Foy indicated monies derived from the multi - family rehabilitation program and the revolving loan program would be deposited into the General Fund if the Block Grant Funds are deleted, making it necessary for the State of Washington to pass a bill allowing municipalities to utilize municipal funds to assist with the development or rehabilitation of housing for low incane participants. He stated Senator George Fleming is sponsoring such a bill and suggested Council support the bill in the form of a resolution. Therefore, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, that Council support the bill permitting the City to continue using the funds derived from the multi - family rehabilitation program and the revolving loan program for housing purposes rather than being used in the general fund. City Manager Zais asked for clarification from Council as to whether they desire a formal resolution or a letter of support. Council member Foy amended the motion to request a letter be sent instead of a resolution asking the Senator to support the bill with Council member Carmichael concurring as the second to the motion. She suggested Council may wish to consider a resolution as well for - legislative purposes. She stated it extremely important that the City safeguard the revolving loan program for future program needs. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Council member Sparling informed Council he had received a phone call from a lady with Planned Parenthood regarding the parking lot for which they had applied for Community Development Block Grant Funds. She reportedly is now having to wear hip boots to get through the parking lot due to adverse weather conditions and the present condition of the parking lot. He asked about the possibility of reconsidering the item for funding. Assistant City Manager Stouder stated Council will be receiving a report next week regarding the federal government's reductions in the 1986 Community Block Grant Funds and the affects of those reductions on programs to be funded for the coming year. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Beauchamp indicated revisions have been provided for Items No. 5, 11, and 17, therefore, they may remain on the Consent Agenda if Council members accept the changes as submitted. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt to accept the revisions and leave Items Nos. 5, 11 and 17 on the Consent Agenda. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Mayor Beauchamp then referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. •Item No. 13 removed from the Consent Agenda as requested by Council member Barnett. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda• items, including resolutions and ordinances by JANUARY 21, 1986 237. title. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Berndt, 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 MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1986 The Council minutes of January 7, 1986 were approved (with the requested revisions), having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION • Cecil Collins, Director of Southeast Community Center, presented Mayor Beauchamp with a new gavel in recognition of the first black mayor of Yakima. He requested the old gavel be retired and allowed to hang in the halls of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr: Fellowship Hall located at the Southeast Community Center where Mayor Beauchamp began his career as a public servant 18 years ago. Mr. Collins also requested the proclamation signed by Mayor Beauchamp in honor of Dr. King to placed in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellowship Hall. Mayor Beauchamp accepted the new gavel stating if it is appropriate, the old gavel will be retired and placed at the Southeast Comuunity Center as requested. 7. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING EQUIPMENT ACQUISITIONS FOR 1986 AND FEASIBILITY STUDY OF POOLING OF CITY VEHICLES Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, was present and responded to Council's queries regarding this item. He stated the report to Council was in response to questions raised by Council members during the budget review process, and requested authorization to proceed with purchases as outlined in the staff report.• Council member Foy stated he was supportive of purchasing the police sedans and other items listed which are not likely to bei affected by the motor pool concept. He further stated he is reluctant to authorize the purchase of the remaining sedans, pickups, light trucks, etc., until the motor pool concept has been explored by staff. He suggested Council members Buchanan and Sparling be given the opportunity to work with staff,on the concept of using local vendors to bid on City vehicles. He indicated he is uncomfortable with the state bid process and is not convinced the $300 savings per vehicle is really a savings to the City. Mr. Copeland stated staff could present the facts requested by Council member Foy at a future meeting, however, -the state bid process is a policy issue which will have to be, addressed by Council. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Foy, that authorization be given for the purchase of items specified in paragraph 3. the staff report (police patrol sedans, refuse trucks, mowers, and the three -yard dump with pot hole , equipment). Unanimously carried by voice vote. Council member Sparling commented if the vehicles are purchased inside the City 1.3% of the purchase price of each vehicle would come back to the City in the form of sales tax. He further alluded to the fact that the City would receive better service from a local dealer from the warranty standpoint. He stated he would like to see Council set a standard (as discussed several years ago by Council) wherein if the local dealers can come within $300 of the state bid, that Council consider purchasing the vehicles from local vendors. _A brief discussion ensued regarding the merits of this concept °locally and possible legal ramifications involved in doing so. 8. RECONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ENGAGING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR HANDICAPPED ACCESS STUDY Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities, was present to address this item. He indicated staff has reviewed the Senior Center and Fisher Park for compliance with federal handicapped 238 JANUARY 21, 1986 access regulations and found these facilities to be in compliance, therefore, these items were removed from the agreement. He indicated the agreement has been changed in format to follow a more traditional cost itemization, utilizing direct labor and indirect labor costs. The resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, that the resolution be placed on the table indefinitely. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael abstaining as she was temporarily absent during discussion of this item. 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF CLEARVIEW AND STREET SECTION OBSTRUCTION AT 225 SOUTH 16TH AVENUE Council member Carmichael questioned if contact has been made with the Torres family regarding removal of the tree at 16th Avenue & Bell. Del Kary, Superintendent of Streets and Refuse, explained that a registered letter had been mailed to the Torres family and had been received by an associate. He stated Mr. Torres had been in California on a business trip and contacted him upon his return regarding the matter. Mr. Torres was informed of possible action to be taken pending today's Council meeting. Council member Carmichael further questioned if the weather has been conducive to the removal of the tree. She stated under the circumstances she would like to give Mr. Torres the opportunity to take care of the situation in an appropriate manner. Therefore, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to continue this item for two weeks in an effort to allow the property owners an opportunity to act on the matter. Unanimously carried by voice vote. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH KITTITAS- YAKIMA DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. D -5210, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an economic development project agreement with the Kittitas -Yakima Resource Conservation & Economic Development District. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SPECIAL ELECTION FOR BOND APPROVAL FOR THE NOB HILL BOULEVARD AND OTHER STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS RESOLUTION NO. D -5211, A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Yakima, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City at a special election to be held therein on April 8, 1986, of a proposition of whether or not the City should issue its unlimited tax general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for the purpose of making certain street improvements and should levy a property tax in excess of regular property tax levies to provide funds sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the bonds. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR RENTAL OF RESIDENCE AT.KIWANIS PARK RESOLUTION NO. D -5212, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease agreement with Dick D. and Susan Seymour. 13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Council member Barnett questioned the fees listed under Service Unit 424 - Aquatics, stating there appears to be an error in the figures. City Manager Zais stated staff has prepared a handout with the information and is prepared to address the issue. Jodi Wroblewski, Recreation Superintendent, stated the budget material contained an error, and the $13.50 shown in the supplemental handout for swim pass is the correct figure. The resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, that the resolution be adopted. It was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael, to accept the amended fee 239 JANUARY 21, 1986 schedule for the aquatics program. Unanimously . carried by voice vote. The question was called for a vote on the motion, as amended. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D -5213, A RESOLUTION adopting a schedule of fees for recreational activities of the City of Yakima Department of Public Works, Division of Parks and Recreation. *14. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE 1984 INTERSECTION SAFETY PROJECTS The report from the City Engineer dated January 13, 1986, with respect to the completion of the work on the 1984 Intersection II/ Safety Projects, performed by Refrigeration & Service, Inc., was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *15. SET DATE OF HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 11, 1986 FOR PARTIAL PLAT VACATION OF PROPERTY IN VICINITY OF WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE AND SPOKANE STREET, REQUESTED BY CHARLES BUREN February 11, 1986 was set as the date of hearing for the partial plat vacation of property in the vicinity of West Washington Avenue and Spokane Street, as requested by Charles and Esther Buren. .+ *16. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING YAKIMA AIRPORT PROPERTY ORDINANCE NO. 2934, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at the Yakima Air Terminal from R -4, Suburban Residence Zone and M -4, Planned Industrial Zone, to M -3, Airport Zone; and declaring an emergency. *17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING FEES AT CITY =OWNED PARKING LOTS ORDINANCE NO. 2935, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic; setting fees for long term parking permits and amending Section 9.50.220 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING DOG LICENSE FEES ORDINANCE NO. 2936, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and moral; creating partial exemptions for dog license fees and amending Section 6.22.050 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *19. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CEMETERY FEES ORDINANCE NO. 2937, AN ORDINANCE relating'to public services and utilities; specifying fees and charges for property and services at Tahoma Cemetery; and amending Subsection. 7.04.090 (b) of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 20. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Buchanan stated he would like to commend the Clerk's office for having the minutes prepared within two weeks. Council members Barnett and Foy also expressed their appreciation. Council member Sparling stated Del Kary's refuse crew is doing a tremendous job under the adverse weather conditions. He stated Mr. Kary is to be complimented on the leadership of his crew. Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from U. S. Senator Daniel Evans regarding Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm /Rudman /Hollings Plan). 1/8/86; Memo/Newsletter from Yakima Valley Conference of Governments. 1/3/86; Letter from David Schneider, DWI /Seatbelt Coordinator, Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, expressing appreciation for City's sponsorship of Diamond Cab and Yellow Cab New Year's Eve alternative transportation program. 1/7/86; Memo from Cable Communications Officer regarding Cox /McCaw transfer of ownership, 1/16/86, and two 240 JANUARY 21, 1986 newspaper articles relating to Cox Cable Company in Vancouver; Memo from City Attorney regarding damage claims referred to insurance company. 1/13/86; Article from January 5, 1986 The New York Times, "Reagan Seeks Cut of 40o in Funds for Mass Transit "; Memo from Cable Communications Officer regarding election of 1986 Officers by the Community Programing Advisory Committee. 1/16/86; and Minutes of the December 9, 1985 Community Programming Advisory Committee. 21. ADJOURNMENT _ There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Carmichael, that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 2:40 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ,/ , A ir / L, - Y J % ODUNCIL `EMBER DATE • 4/0/4 COUNCIL M' AER DATE ATTEST: 10/024/0/, 1 i CITY CLERK MAYOR