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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/11/1986 Business Meeting 271 MARCH 11, 1986,. 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 Henry Beauchamp, presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett, Pat Berndt, and Jerry Foy present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City.Clerk Toney also present. Council members Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, and Jack Sparling absent and excused. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Reverend Melford A. German. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Barnett requested an off - agenda item be added as Item No. 21 A under "Other Business ", that item being "Highway Planning and Research Grant Participation ". Mr. Barnett stated if the item is approved by Council today, it will be heard by the Conference of Governments Executive Board on Monday. It was the general consensus of the Council this item be added as requested. Mayor.Beauchamp indicated pictures were taken of the signing of the Urban. Area Zoning Ordinance, and asked Council members to initial the back of the prints if a copy is desired. • 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor 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 add Items Nos. 10, 11, and 12, and to remove Item No. 5, the minutes of February 18th and 25th, and Item No. 14, as requested. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Foy, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) Buchanan, Carmichael and Sparling absent. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 18, 25 AND MARCH 4, 1986 _ Council member Barnett requested Council member Foy's name added to - Item No. 3, second paragraph, in the..minutes of the February 18th U 4' Council meeting, as concurring with the statements made in that paragraph. Council member Barnett referred to the minutes of the February 25th Council meeting stating under discussion of Item No. 10, he would like the minutes to reflect his inquiry as to. whether it would be necessary to change the City Charter. The changes having been noted, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Foy, the minutes of February 18th and 25th, and the minutes of. March 4, 1986, be approved. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan, Carmichael and Sparling absent. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None • 7. HEARING ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE POPLAR VIEW SEWER LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SEE ORDINANCE CREATING L.I.D.) This being the time set for the public hearing on the resolution of intention. to create Poplar View Sewer L.I.D., Rita Germunson, Office Engineer, reviewed the staff report and circumstances which 272 MARCH 11, 1986 led to the formation of this L.I.D. Mrs. Germunson stated the City will be picking up a large share cost, however, 100% recovery is anticipated for this L.I.D. Ken Marble, 301 North 35th Avenue, spoke of the need for city sewer service in the area and stated he is willing to give easements across his property to provide service for two different areas. Rip Hollingbery, 214 South 37th Avenue, spoke in favor of the L.I.D., stating he is currently purchasing a piece of property in the west end of Mr. Marble and Mr. Brandt's development. He stated he feels the L.I.D. is in the long -term special interest of the City. Marion Shockley, 7901 Poplar View Way, spoke "in favor of installing the sewer line now and getting it over with ". There being no other citizens present to speak for or against the L.I.D., the public hearing was declared closed. Ordinance No. 2949 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Barnett, the Ordinance be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Buchanan, Carmichael and Sparling absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2949, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain property by constructing a pipe sewer with the necessary wye branches and manholes; establishing a Local Improvement District, providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating a special fund. 8. HEARING ON 1985 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT This being the time set for the hearing on the 1985 Community Development Block Grantee Performance Report, Mayor Beauchamp opened the the hearing for public comment. Dixie Kracht, Housing Supervisor, stated this is an annual hearing which is required by federal regulations, and indicated she would respond to any questions Council might have regarding the report. There being no citizens present to address the report, the public portion of the hearing was declared closed. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Barnett, the report be accepted. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan, Carmichael and Sparling absent. 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DEDICATING NEW LIONS POOL BUILDING Council member Barnett requested the resolution be read in it's entirety by the City Clerk prior to being presented to Mrs. Mer (Betty) Edmondson. Resolution No. D -5225 having been read in its entirety by the City Clerk, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Berndt, the resolution be adopted. Anticipating the passage of the resolution, Mrs. Edmondson requested to have Parks & Recreation Department staff members and former Parks Board member, George Shuford, join her as she accepts the resolution. Mayor Beauchamp expressed appreciation of the service given to the community by Mer and Betty Edmondson. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Buchanan, Carmichael and Sparling absent. Mrs. Edmondson expressed her appreciation and spoke of Mr. Edmondson's activities regarding the opening and closing of Lions Pool. RESOLUTION NO. 5225, A RESOLUTION dedicating the Lions Pool building to the memory of Mer Edmondson. *10. REPORT FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING APPARATUS SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR NEW PUMPER The report from the Deputy Fire Chief, and staff recommendation regarding the request for authorization to call for bid for a new fire pumper truck, dated March 11, 1986, was accepted and approved. *11. REPORT FROM ENGINEERING & UTILITIES REGARDING PARTCH SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND LINCOLN AVENUE TRUNK SEWER LOADING The report from the City Engineer regarding Partch Sewer Construction and Lincoln Avenue Trunk Sewer Loading, and staff report authorizing participation in an alternate project, dated March 11, 1986 was accepted and approved. 273 MARCH 11; 1986 *12. PRESENTATION FROM PERSONNEL DIVISION' REGARDING 1985 YEAR END SAFETY REPORT The report from the Personnel Officer. regarding the 1985 Annual Safety Report, dated March 5, 1986, was accepted and approved. *13. PRESENTATION FROM PERSONNEL DIVISION REGARDING 1985 ANNUAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REPORT The 1985 Annual Health Insurance Program report presented by the Personnel Division was accepted. 14. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION Council member Barnett questioned if the development community has been notified of this change and whether they had any comments. Bob Shampine, Code Manager, stated the developers have not been notified by official notice, however, the Uniform Code for Building Conservation benefits the development community as it is less stringent than the current building code for old buildings. Council member Foy inquired if Mr. Shampine feels there is a need to inform them of changes. Mr. Shampine responded the matter has been discussed with several of the members of the development community and they are in agreement with the changes. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Berndt, that staff be directed to prepare an ordinance adopting the Uniform Code -for Building Conservation. Unanimously carried' by 'voice vote. Buchanan, Carmichael and Sparling absent. *15. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET: • A. APPROVAL OF 1985 YEAR -END REPORT REGARDING ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND DIRECT BILLINGS The 1985 Year -End Central Billing Accounts Receivable Status report was accepted. B. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 1986 TREASURY REPORT (STANDARD MOTION V -A; ACCEPT AND APPROVE REPORT) The report from the Director of Finance and Budget dated March 11, 1986, regarding the January 1986 investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. *16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGAGEMENT OF HANEY AGENCY FOR RIGHT -OF -WAY ACQUISITION FOR 40TH AVENUE AND SUMMITVIEW RESOLUTION. NO. -101-5226, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with J. L. Haney Appraisal Company, for professional services. *17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AFFIRMING CITY'S INTEREST IN TIETON DRIVE PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. D -5227, A RESOLUTION acknowledging the intention of the City of Yakima to enter into a loan agreement with the Public Works Board of the State of Washington. • *18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION VACATING PORTION OF BUREN PLAT RESOLUTION NO. D -5228; A RESOLUTION vacating a portion of Buren Addition. *19. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF - STATE - TRAVEL FOR FRED STOUDER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, TO ANAHEIM, CA The out -of -state travel for .Fred Stouder, Assistant City Manager, to attend the American Society for Public Administration Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, April 12-17, 1986, at a cost of $739, was approved. • 274 MARCH 11, 1986 *20. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE CREATING AN ACCIDENT FUND FOR GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE ORDINANCE NO. 2950, AN ORDINANCE relating to funds and accounts; creating an "Accident Fund ", declaring the purpose thereof, specifying the source of funds thereto and providing for expenditures therefrom; enacting Chapter 3.104 "Accident Fund" and various sections thereof as a new Chapter and new sections of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 21. OTHER BUSINESS A. HIGHWAY PLANNING AND RESEARCH GRANT PARTICIPATION City Manager stated staff has been requested by Council member Barnett, who serves on the Executive Board of the Conference of Governments, to present this item today so it may be addressed by the Executive Board on Monday. Lon Wyrick, Executive Director of COG, stated the Transportation Advisory Committee has been studying the the traffic flow problem at the Interchange of Nob Hill Boulevard and the Interstate. Mr. Wyrick stated it became obvious during the study there is a serious problem with the •roads'flowing into the system as well as the intersection. Therefore, the proposal is for $30,000 to conduct an analysis of the intersection and traffic flow into the area displayed on the map presented to Council. He stated the area has been expanded to include Union Gap, City and County of Yakima and the District Office of the State Department of Transportation. Each party is to contribute $2,500 for the study. He stated the proposal is to be brought before the Executive Board of COG on Monday, therefore, Council member Barnett requested the•issue be addressed by Council today. Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, stated Council member Barnett had inquired as to the benefits of the study to the City of Yakima. Mr. Copeland stated it is important for the City to have scene influence in the outcome of the study as the Interchange is an important - access point to the City of Yakima. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Foy, to approve the expenditure of up to $3,000 in Gas Tax Funds as the City's share of the cost, and direct staff to include this item in the next Transportation Improvement Program. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan, Carmichael and Sparling absent. Council member Barnett requested Mr. Wyrick have this -issue placed on the COG Agenda for Monday. Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter to Senator Daniel Evans regarding provisions of HR 3838, The Tax Reform Act of 1985. 2/24/86; News Release from Street and Refuse Division Manager regarding 1986 Spring Cleanup Program. 3/6/86; Permit Report for month of February 1986; McCaw Cablevision of Yakima City Report for February 1986; Minutes of the February 10, 1986 Yakima Transit Advisory Task Force meeting; Minutes of the January 27 and February 24, 1986 Utility Rate Advisory Board meetings; and Minutes of the February 25, 1986 Board of Adjustment meeting. 22. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 3:24 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan, Carmichael and Sparling absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY C[t 441de? COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CO er_ L Mhu :ER � ' - DATE CITY. CLERK "MAYOR