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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/20/1980 Adjourned Meeting MAY 20, 1980 The City Council met in session on this date at 1:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Carmichael, Bruce Crest, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman. Councilman Lynn Buchanan absent. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael that the agenda be dispensed with and business items will be considered on a need basis: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Buchanan absent. City Manager Zais reported on the impact of the eruption of Mount St. Helens has had on the City crews as far as the cleanup operation is concerned. He stated that the emphasis is on public health from the standpoint of water. He stated that although the Water Treatment Plant is operating adequately, one well has been activated for a time and we' could divert to the other three wells. He also expressed concern about the City Sewer Treatment Plant. Dennis Bertek, Supervising Sanitary Engineer, reported on the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He reported they are experiencing problems with the ash and sand caning down the sanitary - sewer lines. He advised that people are lifting the manhole covers and putting ash into the lines. He stated the sand is getting into the pipes causing mechanical failure with the pumps. He stated one of the trickling filters is dawn. He reported we are continuing to treat the sewage and dump it into the river, however, he did not know how long we could continue this because of the sand and ash getting into the system. He reported that staff is working with DOE and they are concerned about the discharge into the river. He stated that emergency change orders on the Mullen and Peter Kiewit contracts will be necessary to maintain the equipment. He explained some of the work that will have to be done under an emergency change order, i.e., contractor will have to undo some work that has been done Which will allow use of the settling basin and also request Peter Kiewit to construct a necessary lagoon and construct 'a berm containment area. He requested authorization to use emergency purdhasing procedures. He also requested Council authorization to allow him to sign emergency contracts and agreements with other agencies that will assist us. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty that the City Manager be authorized to sign any emergency contract or procedure involving the City during this fall out emergency. Councilman Beauchamp requested an overview of the kinds of things this motion would cover. City Manager Zais stated that the Wastewater Treatment facility is the most important item to be concerned about. He reported that King County, City of Seattle, Multnomah County and City of Portland and Fort Simcoe and J & M Construction will be providing equipment and manpower to aid in the cleanup. He reported on the cleanup efforts, stating that they are concentrating on the downtown area, major arterials and the airport. He reported that all off-duty Police Personnel are on standby. He stated that City Hall is open for limited services; no over-the-counter service. He reported that refuse collection may resume at the end of the week. The transit system will operate as soon as street conditions improve. He stated the City is still discouraging traffic in the downtown area and encouraging businesses to stay closed at least one more day. He stated that the City has designated several landfill sites and any private individual may contact the Public Works Department for these locations. He stated that the City will not be flushing the ash into the streets and doesn't want the citizens to do that either, as it can be harmful to the Sewer Treatment Plant. Councilman Hinman inquired if there is a system to dispose of the ash. Mayor Edmondson stated that citizens are asked to pile their ash on the edge of their property and not in the street. She stated that they can sprinkle it to keep the dust down, but they should not flush it into the streets. Councilman Beauchamp asked how the City will pay for the cleanup. He questioned if the City will qualify for disaster funds if the area is declared a disaster area. City Manager Zais stated that he is not worried about the cost right now, but about getting additional crews and equipment into the City. He stated that until the Federal government declares this a disaster, the City is obligated to pay for the equipment and manpower used for the cleanup. The question was called for the vote on the motion: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Buchanan absent. Mayor Edmbndson reported that the County Canmissioners have declared the area as a disaster area and requested the federal government to do MAY 20, 1980 n39 u, likewise. Following discussion, it was M)VED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that a resolution be drafted and authorize the Mayor to sign and declare; a state of disaster in the City of Yakima: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Ednondson and Hinman voting aye by ! voice vote. Buchanan absent. City Manager Zais reported that the Memorial Day Parade ha. been cancelled and there won't be any special services at the caret . Lou Roederer, Code Manager,reported that the east of First Avenue ,affic signals will be put in the flashing mode. He stated that tempor.g stop signs have been installed where they are needed. City Manager 4ais reported that some of the park crews will be assisting the flagging and others are cleaning the swimming pools. Mayor Edmondson stated that most of the sports tournaments will bP cancelled and so wil the community forum meeting. Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks and recreation, reported that the ballfields will be V Ma Th y e 2 s 7 en a i t er le c a i s t t i . zen He ce r 11/ nererrtecimusthtasttaLyedionsclPo°soedltnitlilbeaTteern Memorial Day and Fis er Golf Course will be open tomorrow. Mayor Edmondson expressed con ern that since Council is urging the citizens to stay home, then the o-rks facilities should not be opened. Following, discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council that the parks facilities should rem:in closed until after May 27, 1980. Mayor Edmondson stated that Cfty Council has the authority to mandate business closures. Council - , g-rs discussed whether or not there should be a statement in the reso'ution declaring a disaster suggesting that the businesses stay closed until Friday. It was the general consensus of the Council to encour.ge the businesses to stay closed the balance of this week, but not inilude this in the resolution and not make it a mandate. Seeking clar fication, City Attorney Andrews inquired if the purpose of this resolut is to set a legal and political foundation to receive federal funds or to simply urge the community to keep traffic off the streets until e of the City cleanup can be performed. Mayor Edmondson stated its purpose is a combination of both of what was mentioned. Gary Webs , Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber is anxious to cooperage with the City. He stated that the Chamber is contemplating forming . task force to do some long range planning on has to handle this. Tom Fi-ldstead, Fire Dept. stated that the Firefighters are here and are willi • to assist in any way possible. Mayor Edmondson announced that this is National Insurance Women's Week. She also declared thal the week of May 18-24 is National,Public Works Week. Mayor Edmondson - ounced that May 23-24 are Poppy Days, declared by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary and VFW Buddy Poppy Days declared by e Veterans of Foreign Wars. She announced that this event may be postooned due to the disaster. Mayor Edmondson announced that the two Resolutions of Appreciation will be continued for two , zeks. Council members disc sed the appointments to the Task Force on Hazardous Materials. ayor Edmondson reported that Reverend Howard Cole has requested to be . sidered for a citizen at large appointment. She reported that Wolfgant Emorzak, a chemical engineer, has submitted an application. It was 'IVED by Crest, seconded by Carmichael to appoint II/ Wolfgang Dworzak as a itizen representative on the special task force Do on hazardous material-: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest, ty, Edmondson and Hinman .ting aye by voice vote. Buchanan absent. Mayor Edmondson refe ,ed to the items placed on the Consent Agenda questioning whether -re were any additions or deletions from either Council members or c' izens present. Councilman Beauchamp. requested that It No. 12 be -dded to the Consent Agenda and Councilman Crest requested that Item No. 15 be added.- Mayor Edmondson requested that Item No. 16 be added o the Consent Agenda. City Manager Zais stated that Item No. 16 should not be put on the Consent Agenda. Mayor Edmondson suggested th-t Item No. 13 could be added, however, Councilman Beauchamp stated he h., a question on that. Mayor Edmondson requested that Item No. 17 be adged, however, Council member Doty stated she has a question on that item. City Attorney Andrews stated that Council could set a date of hearing for next week on Item No. 26. It was the general consensus. of the Coungil that the addition of -Items No. 12 and 15, as requested, be made: e Deputy City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolitions and an ordinance by title. It was MDVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Be. champ, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and " „ 0 MAY 20, 1980 Hinman voting aye on roll call. Buchanan absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be handled under one motion without further discussion.) It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that the minutes of the April 10 and 15, 1980 meetings, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, be approved: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Buchanan absent. Council members received Petition No. 961, Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation proceedings, filed by Mantey, Inc., for property situated south of Nob Hill Boulevard and east of So. 38th Avenue. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that May 27, 1980, be set as the time for a meeting with the initiating party who signed the Notice of Intention to Commence Annexation Proceedings, dated May 5, 1980, the initiating party being A. E. Mantey. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No. D-4245, authorizing the filing of a pre-application with the Department of Transportation for a grant to aid in financing snow removal equipment, fencing and property acquisition, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Buchanan absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4245, A RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of a pre-application with the Department of Transportation, United States of America, for a grant under the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970, as amended. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No. D-4246, fixing the time of hearing on Yakima School District No. 7 Right-of-Way Vacation Petition No. 958, for June 10, 1980: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Buchanan absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4246, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for hearing on a petition for vacation of an alley right-of-way within the City of Yakima. *It was MDVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that the report on the Fairview-Sumac Sewer Project: Utility Connections to Mobile Homes, dated 5/16/80, be accepted and approved: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Buchanan absent. Council discussed the 1977 Audit for Community Development Block Grant - Disallowed Costs. Councilman Beauchamp inquired if staff had investigated a 10% allowance for indirect costs. City Manager Zais reported that staff had made this inquiry of HUD, however, it is not acceptable. He reported that the development of an indirect cost plan is beyond the staff capabilities and suggested that this item be continued. It was the general consensus of the Council to continue this it for further information. It was the general consensus of the Council to continue Item No. 14, Review of Yakima Metropolitan Area Path Plan. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 5 with Peter Kiewit and Sons on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction, be approved: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Buchanan absent. It was the general consensus of the Council to continue Item No. 16, Consideration of Charter Amendment to Increase $2,000 Bid Limit for Purchase of Supplies, Materials, Equipment, etc., for one week. Referring to the engagement of professional appraisal services to establish airport land rental rates, Council member Doty expressed concern about the necessity of hiring this service. City Manager Zais stated that it is essential for the purpose of satisfying the State Auditor. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Doty to accept the report and authorize staff to prepare the necessary legislation: carried, Beauchamp, Carmidhael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye by voice vote. Buchanan absent. rIL1 MAY 20, 1980 r Following the suggestion of the City Manager; it was the general consensus of Council to continue Item No. 18, Updated Report re: Digestive Cleaning and SludgeHauling, for one week. - *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that the transfers of right use permits from Sundquist 'Fruit Company to Blaze Northwest and Hollingbery Cold Storage for property at 38 1st Avenue and 316 No. 18t ,Avenue, be approved: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest, Doty,_ Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Buchanan absent. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No. D-4247, fixing the date of hearing for June 10, 1980 of the intention to create a -water and sewer local improvement district, Criterion Park and II/ Others, , be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman aye on roll call. Buchanan absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4247, A RESOLUTION of Intention to"Create a Local Improvement District. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No. D-4248, authorizing the execution of an agreement with United Builders for partial reimbursement of construction costs for a sewer line for a portion of Block 1 and 2 of Johnson Addition, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. ,Buchanan absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4248, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the of Yakima to execute. an agreement with United Builders of Washington, Inc., for the partial reimbursement of construction costs for a sewer line. *It-was-MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that the report'from the Community 'Development Department, dated May 14, 1980 with respect to the completion of- the work on the 1979 Paving Project - Schedule B, Community Development Paving, performed by Superior Asphalt, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Buchanan absent. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that the report from the Community Development Department, dated May 14, 1980 with respect to completion of the work on North First Street Paving Project performed by Yakima Asphalt Paving, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Buchanan Absent. *It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that the out-of-state travel request for Anton Wentz, Police Department, to attend an advanced school for narcotic investigators in Los Angeles, California, 6/1/80 through 6/6/80, be approved: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest, 11/ Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Buchanan absent. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that Ordinance No. 2419, creating a wastewater capital reserve fund, be passed: carried, • Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Buchanan absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2419, AN ORDINANCE relating to funds and accounts; creating a Wastewater Facilities Capital Reserve Fund and designating its purpose and source of funds, and providing the means of expenditure therefrom; enacting Chapter 3.65, Wastewater Facilities Capital Reserve Fund", and Sections 3.65.010, 3.65.020 and 3.65.030 thereof, as a new Chapter and new sections of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. Council members briefly discussed the meeting with Don Swartz regarding Council workshop and it was the general consensus of the Council to postpone it for a month or two and have Council member Doty reschedule the meeting. MAY 20, 1980 The resolution declaring an emergency having been prepared, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that Resolution No. D-4249, declaring a state of emergency to exist and declaring the City as a disaster area, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, _ Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson, and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Buchanan absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4249, A RESOLUTION declaring a state of emergency to exist and declaring the City of Yakima as a disaster area. Its of information supplied to Council were: letter and material from Don Schwartz re discussion issues for next workshop. 5/5/80; memo from Chief of Police re Adverse Editorial. 5/15/80; letter from John S. Moore re Tony Sloan appeal. 5/13/80; corrected copy of page in Yakima Center ManageMent Report, March 31 and April 30, 1980; letter from City of Richland to Robert Graham, State Auditor re Cost for a State Audit. 5/6/80; letter from Dr. Marjorie M. Wilson re comments on needs for the City. 5/7/80; letter from Environmental Protection Agency re federal assistance for wastewater treatment program. 5/8/80; letter from City of Union Gap re City of Yakima Transit Proposal. 5/13/80; letter to Fairview Fire Department District No. 13 re Fire District Taxes. 5/9/80; memo from Director of Parks & Recreation re Kiwanis Park Lighting Project. 5/16/80; memo from Director of Community Development re Outside Utility Request for Sewer for 901 So. 48th Ave., requested by Tyler Kaune. 5/12/80; memo from Director of Community Development re Outside Utility Request for Sewer for 6909 West Nob Hill Blvd., requested by Eugene and Pat Zerr. 5/7/80; business license report for April, 1980; minutes of April 15, 1980 Police and Fire Civil Service Commission; Department of Parks & Recreation Schedule of Activities for May 12-18, 1980; and Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Newsletter. 5/5/80. There being no further business to came before the Council, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Crest that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 3:15 p.m.: carried, Beauchamp, Carmichael, Crest, Doty, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye b voice vote. Buchanan absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY . 4. (A, DATE 7- ,,UNCILMAN ■ /,; A. E a. c t ATTEST: 1 or CITY * • 7 YOR • II/