HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/08/1984 Study Session MAY 8, 1984 285
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council
chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Clarence ‘Barnett, Henry Beaudhamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael,
Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sparling.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Barnett introduced Chris Richards and Pat Dunlap of
Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health and presented
them with a proclamation declaring the week of May 13-19 as
Mental Health Week in the City of Yakima.
Council member Carmichael reported the Council Ambulance
Service Ad Hoc Committee, comprised of Council members
Budhanan, Moore, herself, and Mayor Barnett as alternate, met
prior to the Council meeting this date to discuss appointments
to this committee. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by
Buchanan that the following individuals be appointed to serve
on the ad hoc committee; Linda Topel, representing the Yakima
County Emergency Services, Dr. David Olson, representing the
Yakima County Medical Society, Randall Leland representing the
Yakima Bar Association, Don Linder representing the Central
Washington Fire Chief's Association, Bud Synoground,
representing the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, and
sharing the accountant position, Jim Schrader and Dale
Halverson; at-large members are: Erland Lindgren, Vivian
Knight, Rev. Kent Roberts, and Nicholas Hughes. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
Mayor Barnett pointed out that Council should appoint three
voting designees to represent the City and vote on appropriate
matters at the Association of Washington Cities Conference.
Council member Carmichael stated she would be in attendance at
the meeting and would welcome the opportunity to serve. It
was the general consensus of the Council that Mayor Barnett
and Council members Buchanan and Carmichael would serve as the
principal voting designees and Council member Beauchamp and
City Manager Zais would serve as alternates.
Council member Doty questioned if Nicholas Hughes, whose name
was given as having been appointed to the Ambulance Ad hoc
Committee, is currently serving on the Planning Commission.
Council member Carmichael stated this is correct, and
indicated that Council does not usually appoint someone to
more than one committee. However, Mr. Hughes is the only
applicant having any expertise in the field of law
enforcement, and since this is a short term committee, this
factor was waived.
II/ 2. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & UTILITIES AND CONSULTANT
REGARDING ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS TO GLEED WATER LEAKAGE
Council member Doty requested to be excused during this
discussion due to a possible conflict of interest. Dennis
Bertek, City Engineer, and Ty Wick, Water Division
Superintendent, were present to respond to Council questions
and introduced John Mayo of CH2M-Hill, and Bee Faith, a member
of the Gleed Citizens Advisory Committee. Referring to the
aerial photo depicting the water system in the Gleed area, Mr.
Mayo reviewed the alternatives for capital improvements being
addressed today. Mr. Bertek stated he has two prefacing
comments he wishes to make prior to Mr. Mayo addressing the
issue. He stated the line is in precarious condition at the
river crossing and could be washed away by a heavy spring
run-off; the other concern is the leakage in the old wood
stave lines at approximately 800,000 gallons per day. Mr.
Bertek stated the City may wish to reserve $25,000 to install
some type of temporary line over the river if the wood stave
line should be washed away. Mayor Barnett stated in earlier
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reports of September and October, 1982, staff had indicated
the total water loss cost was approximately $26,400 a year in
contrast to this report which gives $156,000 per year and
asked for clarification on this point. Mr. Bertek stated the
1982 figure was estimated at a loss of 645,000 gallons per day
and since that time it has been measured more accurately as
being over 800,000 gallons per day. He indicated the other
costs are for maintenance and chlorination costs. He stated
the cost of the water being lost is $156,000 annually, based
on delivering the service to the residents, similar to the
formula used to calculate water rates. John Mayo, �2M-Hill,
addressed Council, stating that 80% of the document before
them today has been prepared by the City's own staff. He
stated the basic information supplied by his agency was
whether or not water could be pumped from the 16-inch valve
port in Gleed, and it has been ascertained that it can be.
Council member Moore asked if new connections would have to be
established through an L.I.D. and Mr. Bertek indicated this is
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correct. He questioned Mr. Bertek as to a reasonable time
frame in which an L.I.D. might be formed. Based upon a
conversation staff had with the County last week, Mr. Bertek
indicated the County does recognize the fact that they will be
involved due to this project being in their general area and
seemed very willing to become involved in resolving these
problems in the future. Council member Moore inquired if the
County becomes involved in this effort, would they become the
entity to read the meters, etc., or will the City continue to
do this. Mr. Bertek stated this had been discussed as an
option, and the City views this as a possibility. Mr. Bertek
stated it would be necessary to meet again with the County and
work out terms under which the system will be managed in the
future, and included in those terms will be a discussion on
how the project is to be constructed, and who will finance
these costs. City Manager Zais stated there are two actions
which are somewhat segregated in terms of the design and
construction to solve the problem together with future
management and operation of the system. He stated the
appropriate step is to proceed with the design from the
consultant and with construction and repair of the project
overall, and following that action, commence discussion with
Yakima County towards the development of an agreement that
will turn the system over to the County. After further
discussion, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Moore, to
move this item down on the agenda to become Item No. 6a.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
BUSINESS MEETING
3. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Moore, Sparling and City Manager
Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
4. INVOCATION
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The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Sparling.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Barnett referred to the Items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or
deletions frcxn either Council members or citizens present.
Council member Carmichael requested that Item No. 9 be placed
on the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the
Council that the addition of Item No. 9, as requested, be
made. 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.)
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6. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
A. Item No. 2
Council member Doty excused due to possible conflict of
interest. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Buchanan that
policy option number two regarding water service in the Gleed
area be approved and staff be authorized to prepare an
engineering services agreement. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Doty abstaining due to possible conflict of interest.
*7. COUNCIL MINUTES
The Council minutes of March 8, 13, 20 and 27, and April 3,
and 10, 1984 were approved, having been duly certified
accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to
II/ have said minutes read publicly.
Mayor Barnett issued a proclamation to Dale Smith, of the
Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, proclaiming the week of
May 6-12 as Small Business Week in recognition of the pride
taken in our Nation's small businesses.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
*9. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION REGARDING PROPOSED
LEGISLATION REQUIRING USE OF SEAT BELTS BY CITY EMPLOYEES
The report from the Traffic Engineering Division, dated May 8,
1984 was approved.
10. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR PARKS BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND
ADDITIONAL STAFF
Jodi Wroblewski, Recreation Superintendent, Marty Eckes,
Recreation Supervisor, Denise Nichols, Senior Center
Supervisor, and Larry Nelson, Recreation Leader at the Senior
Center, were present to answer questions regarding the staff
report and requests made therein. Council member Carmichael
questioned if revenues would cover the expenditures if the
Senior Center Tour Program were expanded. Denise Nichols,
Senior Center Supervisor, explained that the monies for the
tours have always been collected prior to the tour, therefore,
if a tour bus is not completely filled by the deadline, the
tour is cancelled. She stated the tour program has always
been a successful program and that is why this request for
expansion is being made. Council member Doty questioned how
many temporary employees the Parks Division uses on a yearly
basis, and if changing the temporaries to full time staff
would not actually amount to an increase, due to the fringe
benefits involved when a person becomes a permanent employee.
Dave Rhodes, Public Works Director, explained througout the
year Parks hires approximately six or seven temporaries to
manage the various programs, and, consequently, they are
constantly training and re-training employees. He stated that
by making the half-time position a full-time position, adding
a permanent full-time position and eliminating the
temporaries, the salary factor would balance out, even with
the fringe benefits considered. Council member Doty asked
what would happen in the future if the programs were
unsuccessful, and those persons who had been hired as
full-time employees were no longer needed to manage the
programs. Mr. Rhodes indicated the positions would be deleted
from the budget if that should occur. After further
discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Buchanan, that
staff be directed to prepare proper legislation to approve the
three requests made in the staff report. Carried by 5-2 voice
vote. Doty and Sparling voting nay.
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*11. A MOTION TO DECLARE INTENTION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY
ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENT, PARKS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
MOTION, A MOTION declaring the intention of the Yakima City
Council tO amend the comprehensive plan for the City of
Yakima.
*12. PARKS ODNCESSION AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTION NO. D-4947, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute a Concession Agreement with the Yakima Softball
Association.
*13. AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY BETWEEN 11TH AND 12TH AVENUES,
YAKIMA AVENUE TO CHESTNUT STREET, AS REQUESTED BY THE PLANNING
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OMMISSION AND YAKIMA ORTHOTICS
ORDINANCE NO. 2769, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property in the block
between llth and 12th Avenues and between Yakima Avenue and
Chestnut Street from R-3, Multi-family Zone to B-1, Modified
Business Zone.
*14. AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF NORTH 4TH AND "D"
STREETS, AS REQUESTED BY THE SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 2770, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at the
intersection of North 4th Street and "D" Street from B-2,
Local Business Zone to Planned Development Zone.
15. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais complimented staff on the effort put forth
to complete the Annual Report. Council member Carmichael
stated a number of people had made positive comments to her
about the report also, and she wanted to make staff aware that
the citizens are reading and becoming more informed about our
City.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from
Director of Public Works re: 1984 Parks and Recreation
Capital Project Priorities 5/3/84; memo from City Attorney
re: damage claims referred to insurance company 5/1/84;
Washington Community Development Bulletin; Volume 1, Number 2,
April, 1984; Permit Report for April, 1984; and minutes of
March 26, 1984 Community Programming Advisory Committee
meeting.
16. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that this
meeting be adjourned at the hour of 3:40 p.m. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. /
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