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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/19/1984 Study Session JUNE 19, 1984 309 STUDY SESSION The City Council net in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, W. K. "Pete" Moore, and Jack Sparling. Council member Shirley Doty absent and excused. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Barnett commented on the Association of Washington Cities Convention, stating that past attendance was 400-500, and this year it was close to 800 participants. He stated he 11/ felt special credit was due to Council member Carmichael for the work she did in conjunction with the convention. Council member Moore questioned what has happened with the signalization at 1st Street and Yakima Avenue. Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, stated they are waiting for the controller to arrive for the project, which should be anytime now. Mayor Barnett requested to know when the next public meetings for the Urban Area Plan are scheduled, and John Beer, Jr., Director of Community & Economic Development, stated the next meetings are scheduled to be held on June 25th and 28th in the County Courthouse, Room 420. 2. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF UMTA FUNDING (Continued from 6/5/84) Council member Beauchamp stated he would like to see the eit additicnal cinches purchased 'as had been previously discussed, however, he questioned the need for enlarging the maintenance facility. Council member Buchanan stated he has reservations about the addition to the maintenance facility at $161 per square foot when we have 24,000 square foot of garage that is being used to store road equipment which should be stored outside the facility. Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, stated the idea is to allow for additional maintenance space, storage of tires, welding, etc. He stated there is a lack of storage space for parts for bus repair. City Manager Zais interjected that over the past few years the use of the facility has changed in that Traffic Engineering, Transit and most recently, Parks & Recreation have relocated in the facility, taking up much of the space that was previously used for storage. In response to the question of why the road equipment is being stored inside the facility, Fleet Manager, Don Toney, explained that during the winter months the hydraulic systems require inside storage to avoid damage to these systems. After further discussion, it was MOVED by II/ Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to move this item dawn on the agenda to become Item No. 8a. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Doty absent. 3. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT FOR DISTRICT COURT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES City Attorney Andrews briefly reviewed a report that had been submitted to Council approximately three weeks ago. City Prosecutor, Robert Bounds, informed Council of the daily schedule of the Legal Department and how the cases are processed through the judicial system, stating they must be in court every day from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and on occasion, longer. In response to Council member Moore's question as to the amount of money it costs the City to prosecute the cases, City Manager Zais , explained it costs $104,000 annually to prosecute the cases'. He stated filing fees and other expenses amount to $201,000 and $50,000 for indigent defense. He stated court cost reimbursement is $110,000. Revenues amount 310 JUNE 19, 1984 to $100,000 in fines and $215,000 in forfeitures, so the City is receiving income there. After further discussion, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Carmichael to move this item down on the agenda to become Item No. 8b. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Doty absent. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION RE: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Sparling, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and pending litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Doty absent. BUSINESS MEETING 5. ROLL CALL 11/ At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Moore, Sparling and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member Doty absent and excused. 6. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Barnett referred to the Items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Council member Moore requested that Items Nos. 11 and 13 be added to the Consent Agenda. Council member Carmichael requested that Item No. aD be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items Nos. 8b, 11 and 12, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Doty absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 8. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS 8a. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ALLOCATION OF UMTA FUNDING After further discussion regarding the transfer facility, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to accept Phase I and II for planning purposes. Carried by 4-2 voice vote. Sparling and Moore voting nay. Doty absent. *8b. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR LEGAL DEPARTMENT FOR DISTRICT COURT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The report from the Legal Department, dated May 31, 1984, regarding a request from the Legal Department to hire private legal services, was approved. 9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None 10. HEARING ON MAJOR MODIFICATION TO AN EXISTING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, REQUESTED BY BAMBOO TERRACE This being the time fixed for the hearing on a major modification to the Bamboo T Planned Development, 54 West Nob Hill Blvd., Larry Wright, Assistant Director of 311 JUNE 19, 1984 Community & Economic Development, stated the Planning Commission had met and referred the issue back to City Council for final disposition. He informed Council that the traffic problem and the noise factor had previously been taken into consideration by the Planning Commission when their original decision had been made on this issue. Tom Culpepper, 5 Burning Tree Drive, the architect for the project, stated everything possible would be done to resolve the problems Council is presently concerned about at this time. Residents of the neighborhood speaking in opposition to the project were Vernon Cook, 1120 Rock Avenue, Louise Allision, 1114 Rock Avenue, Victor Quigley, 1108 Rock Avenue and Wanda Streby of 1120 Rock Avenue. Their major complaints were unsightly garbage, traffic congestion and the noise that would result from having a live band in the lounge. Mr. Culpepper reiterated the owner of the establishment, Kuie Wen, is most willing to work with the neighbors, and do whatever is required to minimize the traffic and noise level in the neighborhood. Following further discussion and consideration by Council, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael, to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Carried by 5-1 roll call vote. Barnett voting nay, stating he had not been convinced that the traffic and noise problems had been alleviated at this time. Doty absent. *11. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM IRRIGATION DIVISION REGARDING REALLOCATION OF MANPOWER AND UPGRADE OF POSITION The report from the Department of Engineering and Utilities regarding Irrigation Division Reallocation of Manpower, dated June 19, 1984, was approved. 12. REPORT REGARDING CODE ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT (Continued from 6/5/84 and 5/22/84) Lou Miller, President of Central Washington Homebuilders Association, referred to a letter submitted previously to Council, and stated he does not feel it is necessary for the City to spend an additional $7,000 to give Council the same information they have already obtained in the past. He added he is not in favor of the fire inspections being placed under the direction of the Fire Department. He spoke in support of filling this position by promoting from within the department. Bob Lewis, Cook-Lewis Construction, representing Yakima Valley Construction Federation, stated he, too, is not. in favor of placing the fire inspections under the direction of the Fire Department. He stated the City currently has a person in an acting capacity of the Code Manager position who did well on the examinations for the position and does not feel there is a need to search further. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by More to defer action on this position until the pending law suit is finally determined. Council member Buchanan stated it seems we have been through this several years ago and feels we should stand by the decision made at that time. Council member Moore stated this motion does not contradict any action taken in the past, rather, it simply defers further action at this time. He stated it is tine we started trying to fill positions from inside the department when possible. Council member Beauchamp stated he sees no justification to delay the selection, and the City Manager should be given an opportunity to pursue a person to fill the position. Council member Carmichael stated she would be voting against the motion as she has not been shown any reason to delay. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Failed by 3-3 voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael voting nay. Doty absent. 13. REPORT ON AMBULANCE OaAMITTEE: PROPOSED ASSIGNMENT OUTLINE The report from Tom Fieldstead, Deputy Fire Chief, dated June 13, 1984, outlining proposed committee assignments, was approved. 312 JUNE 19, 1984 *14. REPORT ON PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION OF NO SMOKING REGULATIONS The report from the Department of Community & Economic Development, dated June 19, 1984, regarding the implementation of no smoking regulations, was approved. *15. RECONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF REAL ESTATE LISTING FOR CITY FIRE TRAINING SITE PROPERTY 'The report from the Fire Department, dated June 19, 1984, extending the real estate listing of the fire training site property, was approved. *16. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: a. The out-of-state travel for Ruth Felch, Housing Loan II/ Specialist, to San Francisco, California, to attend a training session, "Accounting for Block and Categorical Grants, September 10-13, 1984, at a cost of $751, was approved. b. The out-of-state travel for Dave Rhodes, Director of Public hbrks, to attend a Train the Trainer Course, June 18-22, 1984, in Emmitsburg, MD, at no cost to the City, was approved. c. The out-of-state travel for Carl Wikman, Cable TV, to Denver, CO, to attend the 1984 National Federation of Cable Programmers Conference, July 19-21, 1984, at a cost of $637.47, was approved. *17. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & BUDGET: a. Treasury report for May 1984 The report of the Director of Finance & Budget dated May 31, 1984, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. b. May 1984 Budget Report The May 1984 Budget Report was accepted and approved for filing. *18, SET DATE OF HEARINGS FOR JULY 10, 1984 a. Major Modification to an existing Planned Development, requested by Mayer Corporation July 10, 1984 was set as a date of hearing for a Major Mbdification to an existing Planned Development, requested by Mayer Corporation for property located in the 100 block of North Naches Avenue. b. Rezone request initiated by the Yakima Planning Commission July 10, 1984 was set as the date of hearing for a rezone II/ request initiated by the Planning Commission for property located in the 900-1000 block of Naches Avenue, from R-3 to M-1. *19. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF EAST ARLINGTON STREET, BETWEEN SOUTH FIRST STREET AND THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, AS REQUESTED BY WEBB TRACDOR ORDINANCE NO. 2778, AN ORDINANCE vacating a portion of East Arlington Street in the City of Yakima, Washington. *20. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF SOUTH NACHES AVENUE AND RAINIER STREET, AS REQUESTED BY ASSOCIATED GROCERS ORDINANCE NO. 2779, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property in the 900 Block of South Naches Avenue from R-3, Multiple-Family Zone to M-1, Light Industrial Zone. JUNE 19, 1984 313 *21. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON SOUTH 40TH AVENUE IN THE VICINITY OF MEADCW LANE TO WALNUT ORDINANCE NO. 2780, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; prohibiting parking at all times on certain streets; and amending Section 9.50.050 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *22. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET (Second Reading) An Ordinance amending the 1984 Budget having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2781, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 477 - Domestic - Water Improvement Fund for expenditure during 1984. *23. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET (First Reading) An ordinance amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 1962 G.O. Street Bond Redemption Fund No. 281 having been read by title only at this neeting, was laid on the table for one week or until June 26, 1984. 24. OTHER BUSINESS City Manager Zais reported that Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities, had received a contract from the Department of Ecology to accept their grant authorization for the Irrigation Diversion Dam. He stated there is a desire to expedite the signing of the contract as soon as possible and encouraged Council to endorse the resolution presented today. Resolution No. D-4965 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan that the Resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Doty absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4965, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a contract with the State of Washington, Department of Ecology, accepting a grant for irrigation diversion dam rehabilitation. . . Council member Buchanan reported that as a result of the Association of Washington Cities Convention held in Yakima last week, Council member Carmichael was re-elected to the Board of the Association of Washington Cities, and she has the opportunity to be elected as secretary of that Board. Council member Buchanan indicated that in order for Council member Carmichael to do so, Council would -have to be willing to support her in that position and be willing to send her to the National League of Cities Conference. He indicated Council needs to make a decision whether or not they would be willing to do this. Mayor Barnett indicated Council should support the necessary travel in the event Council member Carmichael is successful in this attempt. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Sparling, that the Council support Council member Carmichael for the position of secretary, with the understanding that it would entail her travel to the National Teague of Cities Conference, and ask the Mayor to draft a letter to the Association of Washington Cities, representing the entire Council, supporting her for this office. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Doty absent. 314 JUNE 19, 1984 Council member Sparling questioned the status of the Gleed water project. City Manager Zais indicated it would be awhile because Council authorized the engineering work to begin on that project, and that, in itself, will take some time to completed by CH2M-Hill. City Manager Zais reported he had received a letter from Cecil Collins, Director of Southeast Community Center, inviting Council to meet at the Center on July 31st. It was the general consensus of the Council that the Council members would check their calendars and get back to the City Manager with an answer as to whether or not they would be able to attend a meeting on July 31, 1984. INFORMATION ITEMS II/ Items of information supplied to Council were: letter from Washington State Energy Office re: Innovative Financing Demonstration Project. 6/8/84; memo from Supervising Traffic Engineer re: West Walnut Street and Traffic Circulation. 5/30/84; memo from City Attorney re: Damage claims referred to insurance company. 6/5/84; memo from Cable Communications Coordinator re: acquisition of satellite television receiving dish to supplement staff training. 5/30/84; Washington Community Development Bulletin: Volume 1, Number 3, June 1984; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments News in Brief & WIRPS, Volume 10, No. 5, June 6, 1984; Yakima Fire Department Activity Report for May 1984; Permit Report for May 1984; "Cable Cues", Yakima Community Television for May 1984; Press Release re: Yakima Community Television producer chosen as finalist in video festival by National Federation of Local Cable Programmers; minutes of May 22, 1984 Board of Adjustment meeting; minutes of May 7 & 14, 1984 Regional Planning Commission meetings; minutes of May 14, 1984 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting; minutes of May 21, 1984 Lions Pool Levy Organizational Meeting; minutes of May 15, 1984 Police & Fire Civil Service Commission meeting; and minutes of June 13, 1984 Yakima Center Advisory Commission meeting. 24. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Buchanan, that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:20 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Doty absent. 111 .!"-4 74 READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE d e CO ior 1:. / DATE ,P/./•=7V,17 COUNCIL MEMBER ATTEST: atau2------ R CITY CLERK MAYOR II/