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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/18/1978 Adjourned Meeting 158 ADJOURNED MEETING DECEMBER 18, 1978 The City Council scheduled for session on this date at 3:00 P.M. met in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Don Hinman, Nadine Lee, Jack Sparling and Gordon Wbnder. Dick Zais, Acting City Manager, explained to the Council that a possible $30,000 in revenue from cable television was not included in the 1979 budget, and it is not anticipated that any revenue will be forthcoming as the license application procedure for the cable television company has been delayed. Community Develcyment: It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Council approve the request for FRS funds for an additional Associate Planner position. During discussion, Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, anticipated that this position will be necessary for one year, as this person will be working for the urban area planning in cooperation with Yakima County and the City of Union Gap. Mayor Edmondson called for a vote on the motion: carried, Beauchdiv, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Engineering: After discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to approve the requested staff to perform work now being done by consultants. Airport: It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee that the $12,000 shortage of the Leasehold Tax be paid by an interfund loan, to be repaid from the anticipated additional revenues from new leases at the airport facilities: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Personnel: It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that the new position of Personnel Analyst/Secretary-Examiner be approved as recommended by staff: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Sparling voting nay. Purchasing: It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Sparling that the position of Buyer be approved for the Purchasing Department: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Hinman voting nay. Information Systems: It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Wonder that FRS funds be approved for the continuation of the Programmer/Analyst position and $4,300 for equipment for the Joint City/County Computer Center: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Police: After discussion, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Lee that the Police budget be approved as presented and look for alternative funding in the future. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder to amend the original motion to add two (2) 'comudssioned officers in 1979 using FRS funds: Beauchamp, Edmondson and Lee voting aye on roll call. Buchanan, Hinman, Sparling and Wonder voting nay. The motion failed for lack of majority vote. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp to amend the original motion to add three (3) commissioned officers in 1979 using FRS funds: Buchanan, Edmondson, and Lee voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp, Hinman, Sparling and Wonder voting nay. The motion failed for lack of a majority vote. Mayor Edmondson called for a roll call vote on the original motion: Lee, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Edmondson, Buchanan, Sparling and Wonder voting nay. The motion failed for lack of a majority vote. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Wonder that the meeting recess at 5:40 P.M. and reconvene at 7:00 P.M.: carried, Beauchamp, Hinthan, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. Edmondson, Lee, and Buchanan voting nay. Council reconvened at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Yakima, Washington, for the 1979 Budget Review. December 18, 1978 159 Fire: Fire Chief Ed Carroll addressed the Council regarding the Fire Department request for $225,000 of FRS funds. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp that this request he approved. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder to amend the original motion by reducing the number of Fire Inspectors from five to three inspectors: carried, Hinman, Lee, Sperling, and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp, Buchanan, and Edmondson voting nay. Mayor Edmondson called for a roll call vote on the original Motion as amended: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman and Lee voting aye on roll call. Sparling and Wonder voting nay. It was noted that this will reduce FRS funds requested by $36,000. Police: It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that the Police Department budget be approved as requested, with the addition of five (5) Commissioned Officers using $85,000 additional FRS funds: Buchanan, Edmondson and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp, Lee, Sparling, and Wonder voting nay. The motion failed for lack of a majority vote. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Buchanan that the Police budget be approved as presented with the addition of three (3) Commissioned Officers using approximately $55,000 additional FRS funds: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, and Lee voting aye on roll call. Beauchamp, Sparling and Wonder voting nay. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to ask staff to prepare legislation to adopt the 1979 budget as per Council direction: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, and Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Wonder voting nay. At 8:00 P.M. the , Council members ccmmenced the regular meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder, and Acting City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. The Invocation was given by Councilman Sparling. Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including Resolutions and Ordinances by title. It was 'MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. (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 Hinman, seconded by Wonder that the minutes of the Council meeting of December 4, 1978, and the Adjourned meeting of December 7, 1978, and the meeting of December 11, 1978, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly, be approved: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. This being the time fixed for the continuance on the hearing on the Rezone Application filed by Glascam Builders for property located on the southeast corner of Summitvie4 and 48th Avenues, City Attorney Andrews reported_ that if Council desires to grant the rezone, the ordinance in their packets will have to be redrafted. Ron itaker, attorney representing' Glascam Builders, spoke in favor of the Planned Development. He explained the layout of the condominiums, referring to a model of the project. The development is self contained; the roads, sewer and irrigation lines will be awned and maintained by the condominium property. He referred to the petition Council had received from the residents in that area, opposed to the density of the project, reporting that the project has been decreased in density from 100 to 87 units. This will make the density less than the maximum for a single family residential zone. He reported that there will only be one builder, which will make for easier dust control. He stated that the project will have a full time maintenance man. The drainage plan has been approved by the City Engineer. Ron Cameron, R. S. Cameron Architects, gave a slide presentation on the topography of the property and design of the project. He reported that Gray and Osborne did the engineering study on the drainage system, and it will handle normal 1 60 December 18, 1978 conditions based on a 25 year flood figure. Herb Mayer, City Engineer, also stated that there is a 24,000 retention basin included in the drain system. Lee Campbell, President, Glascam Builders, urged Council to approve the Planned Development. Those citizens present speaking in favor of the Planned Development were: Hugh Davis, 4905 West Lincoln, potential purchaser; Hugh Carlson, 215 North 32nd Avenue; Lyle and Louise Conrad, 501 Keyes Road, potential purchasers; Frank Coleman, West Valley, potential purchaser; Glen Kessinger, 4506 Webster, potential purchaser; Elwin Burch, 117 North 46th Avenue, submitted statement; Dale Nunley, representing Central Washington Home Builders' Association; Sally Pierce, Executive Secretary, Central Washington Herne Builders' Association; Mary Durkee, 4509 Summitview; Jamie Evans, Apple Valley Realty; Bruce Kessinger, 4506 Webster; Marie Campbell, wife of Lee Campbell; Dorothy Ireland, 3114 South 79th Avenue; Jim Walkenhauer, Rt. 5; and Jim Evans, 5302 Douglas Drive. Those citizens speaking in opposition to the Planned Development, generally citing traffic and school crossing problems, were Stephen Ruark, 4304 Maryland Drive; Betty and Guy Kaplicky, 4702 Chestnut; Fred Coson, 4701 Summitview; Ray Rosenkranz, 106 North 45th Avenue; Ruth Robbins, 106 North 48th Avenue; Bev Ortega, 4502 West Chestnut; Jim Rathjen, 4610 West Chestnut; Gerald Puyear, 1 North 46th Avenue; and Dave Lemke, 1 South 46th Avenue. Three citizens had questions on the project; Adrian Grant, 115 North 46th Avenue, inquired about garages for the condominium; Mirl Trusley, 905 South 48th Avenue, wondered where the water goes after it leaves the property; and Steve Severn, 4201 Maryland Drive, inquired about financial security of the project. City Engineer Herb Mayer explained the drainage system for the development and followed it through until it drains into the Wide Hollow Creek. Discussion followed concerning a restriction of the pipe under the railroad tracks on Nob Hill Boulevard. The public hearing was declared closed by Mayor Edmondson. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder that a motion to request a rehearing by the Planning Commission on the rezone application submitted by Glascam Builders, Inc., be passed. Council member Lee expressed concern about the drainage system and the restriction at the railroad tracks. Councilman Sperling stated that that restriction doesn't have anything to do with the drainage system on the Planned Development. Councilman Wonder expressed concern about the opposition voiced by the surrounding neighbors. Councilman Hinman stated that the City's drainage problem at the railroad tracks should be addressed before adding to it. Following discussion on the drainage system, the question was called for the vote on motion: Lee, Wonder and Buchanan, voting aye on roll call. Hinman, Sperling, Beauchamp and Edmondson voting nay. The motion failed for lack of a majority vote. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sparling to have legislation prepared to approve the project, with the provision that an additional six thousand gallons be added to the retention basin in the drainage system. Mayor Edmondson stated that a planned development should be more restrictive than R-1 zoning, and this has built-in maintenance. Councilman Beauchamp stated that the reduction of the project brings it closer to zoning. Councilman Wonder stated that he felt the local residents should have a say in the destiny of that property. Councilman Sperling stated that the job potential for this project is good. The question was called for a vote on the motion: carried, Sperling, Beauchamp, Edmondson, and Hinman voting aye on roll call. Lee, Wonder and Buchanan voting nay. Tony DiTanasso, DiTanasso Brothers, spoke against Council's decision for a test program of one-man garbage crews, stating it could be inefficient when the City's trucks were designed for two-man crews. He suggested that Council cut the amount of trucks and increase the routes. Preston Shepherd, representing the Greater Yakima Chamber of Canmerce, read a statement supporting the Council action implementing the test program for the Refuse Department. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3997, authorizing the execution of an agreement and certification of accep- tance with the State Department of Transportation, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3997, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a "Local Agency Act and Award Procedures Agreement" and a "Certification Acceptance -- Qualifications Agreement" with the State of Washington, Department of Transportation. December 18, 1978 161 It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3998, adopting a revised schedule of fees for recreational activities of the Parks and Recreation Department be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and BeauchaMp voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3998, A RESOLUTION adopting a revised schedule of fees for recreational activities of the City of Yakima Department of Parks and Recreation; and amending Resolution No. D-3886, adopted May 8, 1978. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-3999, authorizing the execution of an agreement with the Yakima County for use of land fill dumping facility, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-3999, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a solid waste disposal agreement with Yakima County. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4000, authorizing payment of $26.28 to Jerry E. Hart in settlement of a Claim for Damages when a City sewer line plugged up, causing flooding in his basement, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder, and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4000, A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of $26.28 to Jerry E. Hart in settlement of a Claim for Damages filed with the City of Yakima. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4001, denying payment of a Damage Claim filed by Marty Pearson, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4001, A RESOLUTION denying a Claim for Damages filed with the City by Marty Pearson. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4002, authorizing a temporary loan of $310,823 from the Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund to the Transit Fund and providing for repayment, be passed: carried, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman and Lee voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4002, A RESOLUTION authorizing a temporary loan of $310,823 from 551 Equipment Rental and. Revolving Fund to 462 Transit Fund, and providing for repayrent. Having received a report from the City Engineer on Washington Avenue speed limit, no action was taken by the Council. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4003, fixing the time of hearing on the vacation on a public utility easement east of East "D" Street, requested by Warren H. Bean, Jr., for January 8, 1979, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. RESOLUTION NO. D-4003, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for hearing on a'petition for the vacation .of a public utility easement within the City of Yakima. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that January 2, 1979, be fixed as the date of hearing for Ole's Place Tavern Planned Development, and Tancara Preliminary Plat Approval: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that the report by the Director of Community Development, dated December_5, 1978, with respect to the completion of the work on the Irrigation Ditch Piping -- Nob Hill to Central Avenue, performed by Valley Cement Construction Incorporated, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the final estimate as therein set forth is hereby authorized: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. 162 December 18, 1978 It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee to accept the report submitted by Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, regarding zoning conflicts between the City and the County, as policy: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that the report of the City Treasurer dated November 30, 1978, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder, and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. Art Zerbach, Director of Finance and Budget, reported that the 1979 Budget balances and reflects the changes requested by Council. Dick Zais, Acting City Manager, stated that this budget is no mare than 1% greater than the 1978 general budget. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that Ordinance No. 2245, adopting a budget for the year 1979, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman and Lee voting aye on roll call. Sparling and Wonder voting nay. ORDINANCE NO. 2245, AN ORDINANCE adopting a budget for the City of Yakima, Washington, for the year 1979; and appropriating funds for estimated expenditures. City Attorney Fred Andrews reviewed his memo regarding a requested - amendment relating to indecent and lewd conduct. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp that Ordinance No. 2246, defining indecent and lewd conduct, be passed: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Sparling and Wonder voting aye on roll call. Hinman and Lee voting nay. ORDINANCE NO. 2246, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and morals; defining indecent conduct and luid conduct; and amending Section 6.04.375 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 2247, creating a Tourist Promotion Fund, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll cali. ORDINANCE NO. 2247, AN ORDINANCE relating to funds and accounts; creating a "Tourist Promotion Fund" and designating its source of revenue, specifying the purpose of such fund, and regulating the expenditures therefrom; enacting Chapter 3.94, "Tourist Promotion Fund", and the various sections thereof as a new Chapter and new s of the City of Yakima Municipal Codes; and declaring an emergency. *It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Ordinance No. 2248, adopting a classification and compensation plan, amending the salaries for certain Police and Fire personnel, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. ORDINANCE NO. 2248, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel, adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees, amending Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code and declaring an emergency. An ordinance appropriating and transfering money to various accounts and and amending the 1978 budget, having been read. by title only, was laid on the table for two weeks or until January 2, 1979. Its of information supplied to Council were: Notice of Special Meeting of General Membership of the Yakima County Conference of Governments, 12/12/78; memo from City Attorney re overtime parking bail schedule, 12/8/78; letter from William P. Harper and Sons re municipal bond ratings on City of Yakima's $3,500,000 Water and Sewer bonds; Legal Department monthly report for November, 1978; copy of minutes of December 4, 1978, Police Relief and Pension Board; report of financial affairs (F-1) form fran Public Disclosure Commission; YCOG Newsletter, Volume 4 Number 12, December 8, 1978; and Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce 1978 Annual Report. 1.63 December 18, 1978 There being no further business to cane before the Council, it was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Beauchatip that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 11:15 P.M.: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 'DATE 0 . 7-- ° r/ Ars UNCILMAN DATE / 4 ""' ATTEST: ! 4r CITY MAYOR December 27, 1978 There being no quorum present at the regular Council meeting scheduled for this date, no meeting was held.