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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/01/1998 Business Meeting 229 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 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 John Puccinelli, presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, John Klingele (present after 2:45 p.m. and absent after 4:30 p.m.), Mary Place, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was given by Mayor Puccinelli, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council.Member Barnett. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) e United Way Day of Caring Mayor Puccinelli proclaimed September 9, 1998 as United Way Day of Caring. Greta Bryan accepted the proclamation and described the various activities planned for this event. To honor Council Member Buchanan's 68 birthday, a clown appeared and presented him with balloons. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Puccinelli referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. It was the consensus of the Council to remove Agenda Item No. 18 from the Agenda and to remove the August 18, 1998 Adjourned meeting minutes from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Klingele absent. (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 AUGUST 18, 1998. ADJOURNED AND BUSINESS MEETINGS The minutes of the August 18, 1998 Adjourned meeting were removed from the Consent Agenda (See Item No. 5A.) 230 SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 The minutes of the August 18, 1998 Business meeting were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 5A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18, 1998 ADJOURNED MEETING Council Member Barnett requested that the last phrase of the last sentence of the second paragraph on page 3, however, he disagreed with the recommendation to buy smaller buses to accomplish the 85% peak ridership Task Force recommendation, be deleted from the record. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE AMENDED MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 1998 ADJOURNED MEETING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Klingele absent. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION No one from the audience wished to comment. 7. YARD OF THE MONTH RECOGNITION Following a video showing the yards of the month, certificates were . awarded to the following Yard -of- the -Month recipients: Zone 1, Northwest: Ray Mondor, 213 North 65 Place Zone 3, Southwest: Joan Egan, 813 South 18 Avenue Zone 4, Southeast: Sonny Robinson, 101 South 8 Avenue Ms. Egan was present to accept her certificate. Lynn Quesenbury, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant, announced that this presentation concludes the Yard -of- the -Month program for this year. There was a good response from the community. Mayor Puccinelli commended the program which makes the neighborhoods a little nicer. 8. PUBLIC MEETING ON RECONSIDERATION OF REZONE OF PROPERTY AT 3700 FAIRBANKS AVENUE, REQUESTED BY ROBERT SCHWERDTFEGER, AND RECOMMENDATION REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF NEW INFORMATION This being the time set for the public meeting, Don Skone, Planning Manager, provided a brief summary of this rezone request, which the Council approved on July 1, 1998, subject to a limitation of access to 37 and Englewood Avenues. Then, at the applicant's request, the Council voted to reconsider that action due to new evidence. Mr. Skone reported the new information indicates that this matter ought to be remanded to the Hearing Examiner. Mayor Puccinelli opened the public meeting and invited speakers to comment. Robert Harrison, 37 and Englewood, Villa Messina Developer, recapped the previous Council action to approve the rezone subject to conditions and the vote to reconsider the issue due to new evidence. He requested that the new material be provided to the 2 231 SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 public. He feels that the traffic generated on 37 Avenue by development of the applicant's property shall impact the residents in this area. He stated that there are 29 residents who disagreed or were opposed to the rezone at the Hearing Examiner's meeting. Council Member Barnftt pointed out that on page 3 of the material from the April 23 hearing, the applicant did indicate that he did not oppose any access limitations to 37 Avenue being placed on the rezone and then later retracted that statement. There being no one else wishing to comment, Mayor Puccinelli closed the public meeting. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY PLACE, TO REFER THE ISSUE BACK TO THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE. The motion carried by a 5 -1 voice vote; Buchanan voting nay; Klingele absent. 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS DEBRIS AND ABATEMENT PROGRAM Leonard Hall, Code Administration Manager, reported all but one property has been brought into compliance with all weeds and debris being cleared. The 1019 Fruitvale property address remains on the list; the owner of that property was not present to speak. Resolution No. R -98 -126 was read by title only, and it was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE APPROPRIATE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Klingele absent. RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -126, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. 10. CONSIDERATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO INITIATE 40 AVENUE ANNEXATION (STANDARD MOTIONS A AND B) Bruce Benson, Associate Planner, reported the City has received petitions or Outside Utility Agreements totaling 75.54% of the assessed value of the proposed annexation area. 10% is needed for annexation initiation. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ADOPT MOTIONS A & B. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Klingele absent. September 1, 1998 was set as the time of a meeting with the initiating parties who have signed a Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings, the initiating parties being Pacific Mountain Management, et al. The annexation proposed by the above parties was accepted by the City of Yakima, and the area to be annexed was required to assume its share of the City's existing indebtedness, and staff was directed to file a Notice of Intent to Annex with the Yakima County Boundary Review Board. 3 232 SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH ARIS CORPORATION FOR DATA PROCESSING DEVELOPMENT SERVICE RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -127, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a professional services agreement with the ARIS Corporation for the purpose of obtaining computer integration consulting and training services. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A SUMMER RECREATIONAL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -128, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima School District to provide a summer recreational program for youth with special needs. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SEWER /WATER MAIN REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT WITH CARPENTERS TRAINING TRUST RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -129, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Sewer and Water Utility System Reimbursement Agreement and Conveyance between the City of Yakima and the Carpenters Training Trust. *14. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION CONCERNING MCGUINNESS PARK PROPERTY TRANSFERS IN FAVOR OF THE CITY A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CURE ENCROACHMENT ONTO CITY PROPERTY RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -130, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Quit Claim Deed and all other documents necessary to transfer a small parcel of property located at McGuinness Park to Jeffrey A. Lima. B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF QUIT CLAIM DEED TO SHOW CLEAR TITLE TO PROPERTY RESOLUTION NO. R -98 -131, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the Finance Director to execute and record a Quit Claim Deed in favor of the City regarding certain property located at McGuinness Park, Yakima, Washington. 4 233 SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 *15. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 TO CONSIDER THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION ON A RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION OF AN UNDEVELOPED ALLEYWAY AT VOELKER AND LEDWICH AVENUES, PIERCE AND KING STREETS, REQUESTED BY DEBRA POTTER AND NEIGHBORS September 15, 1998 was set as the date of public hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner "s recommendation on a petition to vacate the alleyway,bounded by Voelker and Ledwich Avenues and Pierce and King Streets, requested by Debra Potter and neighbors. *16. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 TO CONSIDER THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION ON THE REZONE OF PROPERTY AT 1113 SOUTH 18 STREET, REQUESTED BY WENDY HOLLINGSWORTH dba CIRCLE "H" RV RANCH, INC. September 15, 1998 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation on a Master Land use application for property located in the vicinity of 1107 South 18 Street, requested by Wendy Hollingsworth, d.b.a. Circle "H" RV Ranch, Inc. 17. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION AND REZONING PROPERTY AT 702 SOUTH 48 AVENUE, REQUESTED BY LONNY AND JOANNE CARR Bruce Benson, Associate Planner, was available to answer questions about the proposed rezone and development agreement. Council Member Place noted that the applicant also is conducting a General Contracting Business at this location and has been using the property for a substantial period of time. Mr. Benson explained that in Planning, General Contracting is basically the same as a Mobile Home Repair Business. Council Member Buchanan inquired as to how long the area has been within the city limits. Later during the discussion, Mr. Benson reported this area was annexed into the City in August 1990. There was a considerable amount of discussion about the unlawful use of the property according to its zoning. Also discussed was how many other businesses in the community may come forth to rezone their property to correct improper uses. The discussion continued concerning compatibility and how to correct the situation. Ray Paolella, City Attorney, explained the Hearing Examiner standard for approval is a substantial change in circumstances. The Hearing Examiner indicated that the unlawful uses would constitute a substantial change in circumstances. There was additional discussion as to whether the Council wants to consider an unlawful use as a change in circumstances. There was continued discussion about the compatibility of the land use to the requested zoning, and it was noted that the neighbors have not complained. Don Skone, Planning 5 234 SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 Manager, pointed out that staff's recommendation is to deny the rezone request because it was initiated on an unconditional and nonconforming zoning use. He indicated that new businesses should start in commercial zoned districts instead of a residential area. Lonnie Carr, Applicant, explained the uses of his office, garage, storage room, and hobby room. He also described the change in circumstances, which occurred after last year's snowfall when his business picked up dramatically. Ordinance No. 98 -39 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by a 5 -2 roll call vote; Klingele and Place voting nay. ORDINANCE NO. 98 -39, AN ORDINANCE concerning land use and zoning, rezoning one parcel addressed 702 South 48 Avenue from Single- Family Residential (R -1) to Local Business (B -2) and amending the zoning map of the Yakima Urban Area accordingly; and granting Class 2 approval for continued use of the parcel for a mobile home repair business. 18. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING THE SEPA AUTHORITY This item was removed from the agenda. *19. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1998 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR NEW STAGE LIGHTING AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED AT THIS MEETING) An Ordinance amending the 1998 budget and appropriating funds for purchase and installation of a new stage lighting control board at the Capitol Theatre, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for two weeks, until September 15, 1998. 20. OTHER BUSINESS There were no items for discussion. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: DARC Meeting Agenda for September 3, 1998 and Minutes from the August 6, 1998 DARC meeting. 8/27/98; Yakima Herald Republic 8/24/98, pg. 5 -A article entitled Fluoridation attempts don't catch on in Utah. 8/24/98; Yakima District Board of Health Minutes from July 29, 1998 Regular Meeting and Monthly Department Summary. 8/27/98; Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field Regular Board Meeting Agenda and Minutes from July 30, 1998. 8/27/98; Letter of support from Yakima Public Schools Superintendent Larry Petry concerning the four -year degree program in 6 235 SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 Yakima at YVCC. 8/25/98; City of Yakima Planning Division Assignments Pending as of September 1, 1998. 8/27/98; Hazardous Sites List bulletin from Washington State Department of Ecology. 8/18/98; and Invitation to Ahtanum View Correctional Complex Open House on September 15, 1998; 8/27/98. The meeting recessed from 3:00 to 3:05 p.m. 21. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITIZENS TRANSIT TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS This being the time set for the public hearing on the Citizens Task Force recommendations for transit system modifications, Mayor Puccinelli outlined some guidelines for the hearing. He requested speakers to limit their comments to three minutes. If more time is needed, he suggested written comments be submitted by Wednesday, September 9, 1998. He explained that no decision will be made at this hearing. • Council Member Barnett asked if a spokesperson was available to answer questions about Petition No. 1244, a 20- plus -page document. He inquired whether the signatures were obtained on the buses or in some other fashion. Council Member Buchanan objected to accepting signatures from those who reside beyond the Yakima City Limits. Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, provided some background information about the Task Force and described the open process the Task Force used to gather information to complete its study and develop its recommendations. Mr. Schultz explained the public hearing is being held to gather public comments and to comply with the Council's policy to comply with regulatory requirements of the Federal Transit Administration. The Transit Committee has previously reviewed the Task Force's recommendations and also requested this public hearing be held. Mr. Schultz then summarized each of the eight recommendations, and provided current information about each one. For clarity, Council Member Beauchamp requested that Mr. Schultz explain how Dial -A -Ride (DAR) eligibility will be reduced to 1% of the total population of the City. Mr. Schultz indicated that just because a person has a disability doesn't necessarily mean the person has a special transportation need. Eligibility will be looked at more closely to determine special transportation needs in addition to being disabled. I/ The next recommendation, to purchase buses to accommodate 85% of Peak Ridership Load factor, refers to the number of people on board at any one time, not necessarily all the people who ride that route. The Task Force intended that the vehicle would be chosen for the route based on peak loading so 85% of that load would be accommodated with seating and other passengers will be left standing in the aisle. 7 236 SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 The next recommendation is to retrofit non - accessible buses with wheelchair lifts. What this means is to add wheelchair lifts to the buses that cannot currently be boarded by people with disabilities. Many people in wheelchairs or walkers have a difficult time getting in the bus, and in many cases they cannot board the bus. Wheelchair lifts would allow people, who are otherwise able bodied and able to get around in their wheelchairs and can get to the bus stop, to board the bus and not be as dependent on DAR. Recommendation No. 4 is to increase the base fare for bus service to $1.00, which is currently $.50, and to raise the DAR program fare to $2.00, which is currently $1.00. The average costs for DAR is about $10.00 per passenger per trip; therefore, the $1.00 pays a very small percentage of the actual cost to provide that service. The fixed route service cost is about $3.00 per passenger, so the $.50 covers a somewhat higher percentage of the cost of that operation. Recommendation No. 5 is to conduct an analysis of.the various fare structures for Council consideration. This recommendation refers to various structures for the other fares, such as passes and discounted tickets. The previous recommendation refers only to the adult base fare. The next recommendation is to reduce the fleet size to meet federal policy. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is an agency from which the Transit System receives some operating funds and some assistance in purchasing equipment. The FTA has guidelines on the number of spare buses not in service during the peak hours. This recommendation has already been met. There are a number of older buses that are not now functioning, are too expensive to repair, and have been taken out of the fleet to be sold and replaced by those buses in Recommendation No. 2. Also, with regard to fleet size there is new advice from individuals on the Task Force currently being researched. This information will be reviewed at a later date. The next recommendation is to eliminate DAR services on Sundays and non - Transit service holidays. DAR service is limited on Sundays, and there is no bus service on Sundays. This is an issue that the Council has dealt with from time to time. On Sunday, service is already limited to five hours. The Transit Task Force has also recommended accepting a proposal from Access Paratransit for a one -year demonstration project to contract out Route 3 for a limited time. The Transit Committee determined that Route 10 will be modified to provide special services to senior citizens. Mr. Schultz indicated, however, that there are labor concerns and collective bargaining agreement provisions affecting this issue. This service would also have to be put out for bid so other prospective providers could bid on the services. 8 237 SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 Mayor Puccinelli opened the public hearing and invited comments from the audience. He read Petition No. 1244, 3which lists concerns and opposes selling existing buses and replacing them with smaller buses, opposes increased fares, and opposes the privatization of transit fixed route services. Mayor Puccinelli requested speakers indicate whether they oppose or support the Task Force's recommendations for smaller buses, increased fares, or modification or elimination of certain bus routes. There were 29 citizens who commented about the Citizens Transit Task Force recommendations before the 4:30 p.m. recess. William Strole, 105 North 53 Avenue, disagreed with installing wheelchair lifts on buses to make them handicapped accessible. He feels the equipment clutters the aisle and its use disrupts the bus schedule. He is opposed to increased bus fares for senior citizens. Mr. Strole also suggested that the DAR program be contracted out entirely and urged the Council to consider standardizing half -hour bus service. Naomi Peterson, 1807 East Mead, spoke against increased fares because it would make riding the bus not affordable. Tom Barrington, 415 North 2 representing WCCCE Council 2, Transit Drivers, urged the Council to consider labor and collective bargaining issues, particularly work hours, wage considerations, and reduction in force impacts if bus routes are contracted out. Emma Dawd, 3601 Fairbanks, urged the Council to retain her bus route since it is her only means of transportation. Robert Owen, 614 North 3 Street, suggested the fare schedule be eliminated altogether; he suggested Route 3 and Route 10 be combined and urged the Council to not eliminate any routes or cut back the service in Northeast Yakima. Cecil Aston, 1511 Terrace Drive, opposes smaller buses, particularly cut- away -vans. He disagreed with the projection that the Transit System would lose money, feeling that would be highly unlikely. He feels signatures on Petition No. 1244 should be honored because members of the Citizens Task Force do not all live within the City Limits. Aileen Kane, 701 South 14 Avenue, agreed with 95% of Cecil Aston's I/ comments and the entire petition. Jean Stotes, 709 North 6 Street, agreed with Aileen Kane's comments. Martin Howell, who works for Central Washington Mental Health, urged the Council to keep the Transit System. Richard Evans, agreed with Cecil Aston's comments and agreed with Petition No. 1244. Judy Ferguson, 804 North 18 Avenue, opposes smaller buses. Anita Ferguson, 3601 Fairbanks, opposes smaller buses. Judy Moron, Suntower Apartments, urged the Council to 9 233 SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 consider Sunday bus service. Nancy Faller, 2207 Barge Street, agreed with Petition No. 1244, agreed with installing wheelchair lifts to make the buses handicapped accessible, and urged the Council to consider half -hour bus service. Dorothy Tenneson urged the Council to keep the Transit system because it is her only mode of transportation. Vi Fawd, 6 North 6 Street, commended the Transit drivers for their kind, thoughtful public service. Diane Carmody, 1101 North Corral Road, spoke against smaller buses. Shirley Keith, agreed with Petition No. 1244 and with Cecil Aston's comments. She also supported the half -hour bus service. Jeff Sampson agreed with Cecil Aston's comments and feels the transit service should be enhanced not diminished. Judy Hill, 2307 Barge Street, agreed with Petition No.'1244 and feels more information from similar jurisdictions should be gathered as far as the smaller buses are concerned. Brenda Marx commended the Transit drivers for their courteous, helpful service. She is against eliminating any routes because buses are an alternate form of transportation and contribute to cutting down on vehicle emissions. Gene Gamden feels the bus system should be left the way it is. He is opposed to smaller buses and urged the Council to consider running the buses until 9:00 p.m. He suggested one bus to provide Sunday service and complimented the Transit drivers for their timeliness. Janet Sloan, 104 South 3 rd Avenue, urged the Council to consider expanding transit service to Selah. Florence Jones, 403 North 8th Street, spoke in favor of keeping her bus route because it is her only means of transportation to visit her husband in the rest home. Kathy Neely, 1709 South 69 Avenue, spoke in favor of retaining DAR program and feels it should be expanded into the County. Ester Peterson, 3605 Tieton Drive, spoke against small buses and asked how bus transfers would take place if Route 3 is contracted out. She asked about liability and City Manager Zais explained the City has liability protection through a risk management fund and a purchased umbrella insurance policy. The Transit System has a wonderful safety record and has won awards, which has helped keep premiums and accidents to a minimum. Floyd Mull spoke against increased fares. Robert Strater, a Transit driver, spoke against the small buses, and said using larger buses for peak usage and smaller, buses the rest of the time is against federal guidelines. He also spoke against contracting out any routes. Wayne Parsley, 8202 West Nob Hill Blvd., raised several questions about contracting out bus routes and spoke against using smaller buses, and supported recognizing the passengers' signatures on Petition No. 1244 from outside the City. 10 239 SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 Mayor Puccinelli recognized Jerry Copeland's efforts in Public Works as past Director of the Department. He mentioned that Referendum 49 could have a tremendous impact on the Transit System. The Council recessed from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 21. CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITIZENS TRANSIT TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS At 6:00 p.m. Mayor Puccinelli reconvened the public hearing (Council Member Klingele absent.) He again outlined the guidelines for the hearing, requested speakers to limit their comments to three minutes, and suggested written comments be submitted by Wednesday, September 9, 1998. He read Petition No. 1244 opposing the Transit Task Force's recommendations, and Bill Schultz again outlined 'the eight recommendations. Mayor Puccinelli invited testimony from the public. An additional 20 speakers commented about the Transit Task Force's recommendations after the hearing resumed. Kurt Kooper, Secretary- Treasurer of AFL /CIO, described union representation and urged the Council to not contract out or eliminate Transit Route 3. Karen Howell, spoke against any fare increase and feels PTBA should be implemented in this area. Terry Keller, 8101 Tieton Drive, criticized how the buildings at the Public Works Complex were funded, was disappointed that he never sees City officials ride the bus, and feels the Transit System should be expanded because Yakima is growing. Richard Chute spoke against smaller buses and raising bus fares. Glenn Robbins, a DAR user, disagreed with the report about the high cost of DAR; comparing the DAR service in Yakima with the program in Seattle; he spoke against raising the DAR fare. Jaytee Holmes, feels a regular bus rider should have been included on the Task Force. He spoke against eliminating any bus routes. Rod Bault, ACLU and a member of the Governor's Council for Independent Lifestyles, opposes any increase in DAR fares and urged the Council to install wheelchair lifts to make the buses handicapped accessible. William Fuller opposes any bus route elimination. Rodney Tripp ,commended the DAR program and spoke against smaller buses. He also commended the Transit drivers for doing a good job. :Donald Waller, a Transit driver and a retired bus company manager, I/ suggested that Transit be expanded into the surrounding community. He suggested the fixed route fare be increased to $.75 instead of .$1.00 and DAR to $1.50 instead of $2.00 with similar concessions for the other fare structures. He commended the Transit drivers and urged Council to delay any decision until after the election. Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9th Street, spoke against buying smaller buses; did not disagree with installing wheelchair lifts; opposes any fare increase; opposes privatizing any route; supports half -hour bus 11 240 SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 service and increased bus service on South 1 Street and by the Greenway; and feels Route 10 should be eliminated because it only services a select group of people. Carolyn Baines, 1119 West McKinley, feels the Transit System should be expanded with more routes and longer hours to accommodate those who work and use daycare. Sally Winton agreed with Carolyn Baines' suggestion. • Debbie Mayberry feels a marketing study is needed to survey the need and determine what provisions are needed for the Yakima Transit System. She opposes eliminating any routes. Richard Andring requested more transportation services for the elderly and handicapped during special events such as the County Fair and the 4th of July celebration. He feels service should be increased on Yakima Avenue. Teresa Burrell, spoke against reducing any services and feels the Transit system should be enlarged and upgraded. Pat Bloudin opposes using smaller buses; Tess Taylor urged the Council to retain Route 10, and Wayne Parsley returned to speak against smaller buses. There being no one else to comment, Mayor Puccinelli closed the public hearing. Mayor Puccinelli again noted that letters are welcome, and requested they be in by September 9, 1998. He also commented about the loyalty that the ridership has with the Transit drivers and said he is proud of them. 24. ADJOURNMENT AT 7:30 P.M. TO SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 AT 7:30 A.M. FOR STUDY SESSION ON GROWTH MANAGEMENT. REPORT AND DISCUSSION OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TERM LIMITATIONS (POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER - 2 FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM) It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 7:30 P.M., TO SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 AT 7:30 A.M., AT THE POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER, TO DISCUSS GMA ISSUES AND TERM LIMITS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Klingele absent. 7 READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: / lam L,,�„ - /7 P' r, COUNC i� M BER ! • TE 1L. X 1 ;;1,. � a `"G CO CIL . B V R i d E ATTEST: C i <"g L��e 4 i ✓-� C sn,L. O CITY CLERK JOHN PUCCINELLI, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk S • ald. An audio and videotape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 12