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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/12/1982 Study Session n JANUARY 12, 1982 'STUDY SESSION The City Council net in session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sperling. - 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Carmichael reported that the International Year of the Disabled Person Cumnittee has requested that their committee be continued•in 1982, using the balance Of the 1981 funding. ' It was MOVED by Doty, 'seconded by Barnett to:_continue the International Year of the Disabled Person ,Committee:. Council member Doty questioned taking this action during Study Session. She withdrew het Motion-and discussing "- this after It .No. 10 On the 'Council member Barnett then withdrew his second -to the Motioft:. Council member Moore stated that he has had a request that Item No. 3 be considered during the business meeting and make it No. 10-b. It was the general consensus of the Council to move Item No. 3 to It No. 10-b on the business agenda. 2. COUNCIL ORGANIZATION a. Appointment of Council Representatives to Special Committees of the Council Council members considered combining some of the committees, however, following discussion, it was determined that it would be better to continue with the separate committees. The appointments to these special committees were made, as follows: Parks & Recreation: Beauchamp, Carmichael and Doty; City Employee Civil Service: Beauchamp, Sparling and Moore; Cable Advisory Commission: no dhanges; Housing Authority: Moore, Doty and Beaudhamp; Han Relations Commission: Doty, Beauchamp and Carmidhael; Planning Commission: Doty (Chairman), Moore, Sperling; Regional Library: Barnett, Buchanan and Beauchamp; Yakima Center: Sparling, Buchanan and Barnett; Airport Advisory Commission: Barnett, Buchanan and Moore. It was the general consensus of the Council to delete the following committees of the Council: Parks & Recreation Budget Committee; Council Committee on Affirmative Action; and Review of Council rules and regulations and responsibilities. Council members Doty and Moore were appointed to the Labor/Management Committee and Mayor Carmichael and Council member Sperling were appointed to the Transit Committee. Council member Beauchamp suggested that Council might like to consider appointing one member of the Council to serve as Council liaison in the sewer treatment litigation to go to Seattle to hear the briefings from the various agencies. City Manager Zais commented that he would like to talk to the City's legal counsel about this to see if it would be helpful. It was the general consensus of the Council to put this on the agenda next week. It was the general consensus of the Council to consider the appointment to a Committee on the S.E. Community Center after thinking about it for a while. 2-b. Appointments of Council Representatives to Boards and Commissions The appointments to the Clean Air Authority was considered and Mayor Carmichael stated she would like to see if that could be delegated to the Assistant Mayor. City Manager Zais stated he would check on that. It was the general consensus of the Council that Council member 091 JANUARY 12, 1982 Beauchamp be the Council's representative on the Law & Justice Comdttee. Mawr Carmichael stated that the COG Executive Board member will be determined at their next meeting. City Manager Zais stated that the next list of appointments were by invitation, i.e. RSVP, Christmas Festival and Sunfair. It was the general consensus of the Council that Council member Budhanan represent the Council on the Sunfair Committee and Council member Sparling represent the Council on the Yakima Greenway Task Force. Council member Barnett stated that he has a conflict of meeting times with serving on RSVP. Following discussion, it was determined not to appoint a representative on RSVP or the Christmas Festival Committee. Council member Doty was appointed to serve on the Yakima/Kittitas Resource Conservation & Economic Development Committee and Council member Beauchamp will serve as an alternate. It was the general consensus of the Council to delete the Southeast Community Center Committee in favor of the other committee to be formed. Mayor Carmichael stated that she is already attending the committee meetings for the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor & Convention Bureau and it was the general consensus of the Council to have the Mayor also represent the City at those meetings. Mayor Carmichael asked the City Attorney if he would continue to represent the City on the Districting Court Committee for Yakima County District Court and City Attorney Andrews stated that he would. Mayor Carmichael stated that she is already on the WC Board. 2-c. Consideration of Council Legislative Representative for Legislative Session Mayor Carmichael stated that the Legislative Day is February 4th and there will be a workshop for newly elected officials in Yakima on February alth. She stated that because she is on the MC Board, her trip will be paid. Council member Doty stated that she feels comfortable having the Mayor and City Manager represent the City. Mayor Carmichael stated that if anyone else wants to become involved, they can. No further discussion ensued. 3. CONSIDERATION OF. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE Moved to Item No. 10-b on Business Agenda 4. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL TO AMEND 1981 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM II/ Larry Wright, Acting Director of Community & Economic Development, stated that during the budget hearing, the funding for a building inspector was discussed and it was determined that one of the positions would be cut. He stated that staff has a concern that during 1982 and early 1983 while the jail is under construction, there will be one or two inspectors there full time and the inspection contracts for Moxee and Selah, which generates in excess of $35,000 of revenue, will still have to be maintained. He stated that there would be a problem if the economic situation should turn around, and a program of requiring 24 hour notice for an inspection would have to be instituted. He stated that the builders need the inspection when they He reported that during staff's investigation of funding sources, they talked to HUD and it is not unusual for HUD to fund a building inspector for dangerous buildings in the target area. Staff recommends at this time, that a portion of the $43,000 saved from the street projects last year, be used to fund an inspector for dangerous buildings and code inspections for the City. He stated that it could take about 18 to 24 months to hire and train an inspector if there is an economic turn around and this position had been deleted. Ken Coffin, CDBG Manager, and Larry Wright explained the duties that would be 092 JANUARY 12, 1982 performed by this position. Mile he is not involved with working on dangerous' building code enforcement, this - individual could }e doing other - inspection work, with sane adjustment made 'on the budget. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Moore to continue this discussion under Item No; 16 on the Business Agenda. Unanimously carried by voice vote. BUSINESS MEETING 5. ROLL CALL At 8 p.m:, the, 'Council members commenced the regular Teeting, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett, Beaudhamp, Buchanan, Doty, Moore and Sparling and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. 6. INVOCATION - _ - The Invocation-was given by Council member Moore. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Carmichael referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions frcm either Council - members or citizens present. Council member Barnett requested that Item No. 13 be added, however, Council member Beauchamp stated he would like to speak to that item. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda as read, be passed. Council member Moore stated that he was not present at the December 1st meeting, and is not voting on Item No. 8. The question. was called for the vote on the Motion. 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.) *8. MINUTES The Council minutes of December 1 1981, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to havaeaid publicly. 9. HEARING ON TRANSIT EXPANDED SERVICE This being the time set for the hearing on the transit expanded service regarding the Summitivee split evening and Sunday services, several citizens were present to speak on the merits of these services. Those citizens present speaking in favor of the expanded services, for various reasons, were Ron Roberts, 2912 W. Chestnut, Dorothy'CruZ, 411 S. 29th Ave., Laura Eliason, 905 S. 10th Ave., Dorothy Lammers, 805 N. 6th St., Lucille Everts, 302 E. "N" St., Eleanor Corbus, 804 S. 5th Ave., Julia Loselle, 503 W. Washington, also speaking for Judy' Hitt, submitted a petition containing 500 names, Tan Kirshner, 4071/2 N. NaChes Ave., Col. George McElroy, 803 S. 27th Ave., Marlene Hartley, 3405 Taylor Way, John Colasudro, 210 N. 38th Ave., Michael Richards, 2000 W. Lincoln, Irene Torres, - 701 48th Ave., Patty Shryack, 908 S. 30th Ave., Beth Shenner, 307 N. 7th St., Mary Anne Lemon, 506 Cherry, Madeline LaFerte,.3803 Mavis, Mary Sleutell, 502 N. 26th Ave., Shirley Duncan, 1214 Willow #54, Ray Arralde, 5101/2 S. 3rd St., Jean Colasurdo,' _3802 Mavis, Karen Howell, 115 Roza Vista Drive, Ed Foreman, 1110 Garfield, Ginger Thanas, 219 N. 65th - Pl., Patricia Sawyer, - 81st &,Tietan'and:Benjamin Gutierrez, 1206 Pleasant'. Mayor Carmichael Statel that she has received phone _calls or letters from the following, in favor of the - expanded service: Nancy Faller, Mrs. R. Morton, Glenda McEver, Margaret Fontaine, Richard Mattocks, Alice Dahl, Dr. Joel Heinzen, M. M. Cornish, Virginia Galworth and Grace Peck. There being no further citizens wishing to speak to this item, - the pubic portion of the hearing was closed. There was 0 9 3 JANUARY 12, 1982 concern expressed by the Council regarding any possible staffing problems with the 13-C Agreement or Civil Service provisions. Council member Buchanan asked when the City would get locked into maintaining these employees under the current UMTA Dan Newton, Transit Manager, stated that if we don't continue the service, we can lay off the employees. Clarence Barnett requested information on the cost and revenue for Routes 1 and 8, wanting to know what the actual subsidy is for those routes. There were questions asked about the funding of the transit service by the sales tax and UNNA funds. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Moore to do a trial - period for an additional three months and make our judgment at that time and make sure there is no problem with the AFSCME contract regarding the employees and review the II/ evening hours to see if adjustments need to be made, for all three services. There was further discussion regarding the umrA regulations relating to the temporary drivers. Mr. Newton stated that the intent of the 13-C agreement is that you do not use Federal funds to displace employees with computers or other employees. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Doty to table this for one week. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 10. HEARING ON PROPOSED-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REQUESTED BY GENE MAYER FOR TANCARA SUBDIVISION (Previous hearing - October 20, 1981) This being the time fixed for the hearing on the planned development request for property at 56th & Tieton Drive (Tancara Subdivision), requested by Gene Mayor, Don Bundy, legal counsel for a group of citizens in favor of the proposal approved by the Planning Commission, requested confirmation that the only proposal that can be considered tonight is the one made to the Planning Commission. There was a lengthy discussion on this question. City Attorney Andrews stated that the Planning Commission has recommended a rezone of 30 lots. From a legal standpoint, the petitioner is appealing that recommendation and is reneging his request for a larger rezone area and the Council, not having the information and not making a decision on October 20th because of that change of request, referred it back to the Planning Commission for a re-hearing. The Planning Commission has its earlier recommendation for a rezone of 30 lots. He stated that Council can either deny the rezone, or grant the rezone for 102 lots or grant the rezone for 30 lots. Mr. Bundy disagreed and stated that the question before the Council is whether to approve or disapprove the Planned Development as proposed by the Planning Commission and as submitted by the Mayer Corporation in its Final Plan and Program. Glenn Rice, representing Mayer Corporation, gave information on the sequence of events leading to the reduced number of lots. The proposal originally was for 102 lots. He stated that after talking with the Planning Division staff, they can up with a 11/ negotiated figure for the number of lots and arrived at 71 in the area bisected by 56th Avenue and did discuss a 40 lot acceptability. The Planning - Commission chose not to follow that proposal and recommended a 30 lot program. He stated the proposal was amended - back to the 102 lots. He stated that if Council would grant the 71 lot proposal, they would accept that decision. He stated that the zero lot line concept is important and 40 lots is not sufficient to meet the need and some of the side yard requirements are excessive and will not afford any greater use of those lots as originally anticipated. He stated that their proposal for the 102 lots is still germaine for the market today. He stated they will still accept the smaller number, if it has to be that way, with the understanding that the amendments may be made, and the additional request that the side yards be changed. He distributed pictures of several condominium complexes and co-ops. (marked Exhibit P-1 through P-4) Don Bundy, Attorney representing a group of citizens for Proper Planning, submitted letters and a petition sent to the Planning Commission by members of the Citizens for Proper Planning and neighbors in that area, in opposition of the Planned Development if it exceeds the scope of the Final proposal that O8L JANUARY 12, 1982 was approved by the Planning Division. (letters marked Ekhibit 0-1 and Petition marked 0-2) He reiterated that his clients are nOt=in opposition to that proposal of the Final Planned Development recommmdedby the Planning Commission and Planning Department. He stated he was dismayed after the last Council hearing regarding the publicity no citizens appeared in opposition at the October 20th hearing. The ' reasan no citizen - appeared was that in the minutes of the December Planning Commission hearing, - there was nothing to oppose because they had left in Agreement of the 30 lots with Corporation. The_opposition of this goes back to 1978-79 and the Organized Opposition started in June of 1981. The main reason they want it' restricted to 30 lots is to retain compatibilitY'in'the neighborhOod. On page three of the staff report, the: 102 lab would generate more population than allowed for single-family residences. One of the other Major objections is that when they subdivide these lots, the size of the lots for duplexes' I..bald be larger than what they are requesting in'this zero lot line. There are all kinds of houses on the market nda any price desired, so a claim for a need for housing can't be made. If Council 'approves this, it is contrary to their action on trying to keep down costs for street maintenance, - sewer, etc. It does not make economic sense to the City to develop this at the outskirts of:the'City. He urged Council 'to approve the Plan as submitted by the Planning`CanthiSsion sand - Planning Division. Council member Sperling asked why the neighbors are opposed to 71 'lots. Mr. Bundy stated that they agree with the Planning Commission that it would severely affect the neighborhood and value' of the beighborhOod the traffic onto 56th Avenue wouldLte terrible. Mayor Carmichael commented that there would bP, a buffer between the 102 lots and the neighbor's property. Mr. Bundy stated that part of the opposition is that would become a major arterial and Arlington is only a' half-width 'street. Glenn Rice submitted an aerial photo of the. subdivision (marked Exhibit P-5). Those citizens present speaking in opposition to the increased Planned Development request were Jim Themelis, 5314 Webster Court, Dr. Moffat, 611 S. 58th Ave., Roy Hinze, 815 S. 56th Ave., for reasons of incunpatibility, increased traffic, density and parking. , Glenn - Rice, speaking in favor of the Planned :submitted a map, (marked Exhibit P-6) which Shows the lot layout' in the subdivision, and commented about the location of the 102 lots with respect to the neighbors Hd stated they made an attempt to protect those houses on the east and west. He addressed scue of the other issues brought up by the citizens in opposition to this request. He cemented that the side yard requirement is unacceptable; Betty Carlson, 617 58th Ave., expressed concern about( the height of'the wondering if it would invade her privacy. Shequestioned the storage of these vehicles in their 5 foot side yard. Morrie Shore, attorney representing the Mayer Corporation, spoke -about the progress of this propoSed deVeloptent and the changes of the number of the lots. 'He statetithat 'there are convenants that are a part of this development which will also help protect the neighbors: Council member stated that she doesn't have any informatiOn on covenants. Mr. Shore stated that evidently - a portion of what was submitted to the Planning Canmission is in Council's records and a portion - is not. He distributed copies *of the covenants (marked Exhibit P-7). Council member Sparling stated_ that he would like to go look at this and because he is unable to vote he has not heard the tapes of the other hearing; he would like hearing continued to be able to ask questions next week. City Attorney Andreas stated that the hearing need not be' closed and can be continued to 'a date and time certain. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp. to continue this hearing to January- 19th -at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Bundy objected to the time, stating that these peoPle people and by placing it iP- the afternoon, it effectively stops their attendance. MayOr Carmichael stated that the nekt evening meeting is next month. She also cemented_ that everyone did have an opportunity - to speak. City Attorney Andrews stated that JANUARY 12, 1982 08 Council member Sperling must listen to the tapes of the previous meeting if he is to vote. If Council wants to close the hearing, no further citizen input will be given, and only the decision would be left to be made. Following discussion, Council member Sperling withdrew his motion to continue the hearing. Council member Beauchamp withdrew his second. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp to postpone the vote until next week. Carried by 5-2 voice vote. Doty and Moore voting nay. Morrie Shore stated that he thinks the hearing should be closed, but thinks it would be appropriate for Mr. Bundy and himself to review the staff file to see if Council has everything that has been presented to the Planning Commission. Mr. Bundy stated that they are not are of what material the Council has. City Attorney Andrews stated that II/ only at this hearing were any exhibits formally identified. He outlined the information that went to the Council at their hearing on the 20th of October. Mr. Bundy pointed out that the Council does not have the Final Plan and Program as submitted by the Mayer Corporation that the Planning Commission made its determination on. City Attorney Andrews stated that the hearing could be reopened with the consent of all people involved for a limited time for a special purpose. Carol Kuhry, 807 S. 59th Ave., spoke against the planned development, expressing concern that they have not even seen an illustration of those units. Mayor Carmichael declared that the hearing is closed. City Manager Zais stated that the other items on the agenda may be postponed. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanarr.to continue the remaining items on the agenda until the meeting. next week. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 10A. INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF DISABLED PERSONS Item continued one week. 10B. CONSIDERATION OF aloUNCIL REPRESENTATION TO NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE Item continued one week. 11. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None *12. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH WEST WIND HELICOPTER, INC. RESOLUTION NO. D-4605, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease agreement with West Wind Helicopter, Inc., for office space and aircraft storage space at the Yakima Air Terminal. II/ 13. JAIL CONTRACT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY It continued one week. *14. FIX DATE OF HEARING ON IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR MARCH 2, 1982 RESOLUTION NO. D-4606, A RESOLUTION setting a date for hearing on the confirmation of the irrigation maintenance assessment roll for the year 1982, and amending Resolution No. D-4598, adopted December 22, 1981. *15. ORDINANCE AMENDING CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION PLAN ORDINANCE NO. 2585, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective February 13, 1982; arrending Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. JANUARY 12, 1982 16. OTHER BUSINESS City Manager Zais stated that there may be a possibility or desire from the part of the Chamber of Commerce to reconvene the Committee that went back to speak to Republic Airlines and to send that same delegation to net with the Chairman of Republic Airlines. If that is the case, it may come together rapidly and if Council desires to have Council member Budhanan represent them, Council should authorize him to participate in that venture. 'It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sparling that if this comes before our next meeting, Council member Budhanan is authorized to represent the Council on the said committee. Unanimously carried by voice vote. INFORMATION 'TENS Items of information' supplied to Council were: letter from Mayor 'Carmidhael to President of Gteater'Yakima Chamber of Commerce, re Reptiblic Airlines situation. 1/6/82; letters frun A. C. Ligththall, Jr., Chairman, Inland Machinery Co., and Bob Grabenstein, Kameo Flower Shop, Inc., re Republic Airlines. 12/31/81; letter frun Yakima Housing Authority re appointment to Housing Authority. 1/4/82; letters from Tahcma Cemetery staff re support for Mr. Hilligus. 10/26/81 & 12/30/81; monthly report frun Police Department for November, 1981; monthly report of Code Administration Office for December, 1981; Emergency Activity Report from Yakima Fire Department, December 1981; reports from Department of Engineering and Utilities. January 1982; City News publication for Decemher, 1981; notices of special and regular meetings of Parks & Recreation Commission -- January 11 and 13, 1982; and minutes of City Employee's Civil Service Commission meeting of Decanter 3, 1981. 17. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to came before the Council, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sparling that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 12:05 A.M. Unanimously carried by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY - - DATE4* woUNCIL w'm R DATEyAzi COUNCIL - MEMBER ATTEST: 74 . n AA ALu . AiNAtJA(d CITY �K MAYOR II/