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Home My WebLink About01/22/1985 Study Session 477 JANUARY 22, 1985 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Assistant Mayor Henry Beauchamp, Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling. Mayor Barnett absent and excused. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Carmichael stated the Washington State Building Code Advisory Council met last week and she was re-elected Chairperson of II/ that Committee. Assistant Mayor Beauchamp reminded everyone that on Friday, January 25, 1985, the City employees will celebrate the City's 99th birthday. Management Staff and Council members will prepare breakfast for the employees from 5:00 until 8:30 a.m. This event will take place at the City Shops Complex, 2301 Fruitvale Boulevard. Everyone was encouraged to attend. 2. RECONSIDERATION OF 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM Fire Chief Ed Carroll presented updated information to Council members regarding the cost factor and feasibility of the City implementing the 911 Emergency Telephone System. It was the general consensus of Council to pursue implementing the system. City Manager Zais indicated the proper action to take would be to request that Stuart Seibol (Chamber representative) petition the County Commissioners to submit a request to Pacific Northwest Bell to make a comprehensive study and present it to Council as soon as possible. BUSINESS MEETING 3. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Assistant Mayor Beauchamp presiding, Council members Berndt, Buchanan, Carmichael, Foy and Sparling present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. Mayor Barnett absent and excused. 4. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council member Carmichael. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Assistant Mayor Beauchamp referred to the Items placed on the Consent 11/ Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. There being no one present requesting any additions or deletions, the City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously , carried by roll call vote. Barnett absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 6. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS None 7, APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Council minutes of January 8, 1985, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 478 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None 9. HEARING ON REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401H AVENUE & SUMMITVIEW This being the time set for the hearing on a rezone application requested by Inline Construction, for property located at 40th Avenue and Summitview, from B-1 (Modified Business) and R-2 (Two -Fmmily Residential) to PD (Planned Development), and the hearing procedure having been reviewed by the Assistant Mayor, the hearing was opened for testimony. Judd Black, Associate Planner, was present to address questions regarding the staff report and recommendations. Glenn Rice, 4401 Drake Drive, (representing the proponent) referred to the drawings provided in the Council packets and explained some minor changes which had been made from the original drawing. Jay Sentz, 118 II/ Gilbert Drive, spoke as "a friend of the intersection", stating that the traffic pattern at the 40th Avenue and Summitview is in need of some improvements. He stated this intersection ranks third on the City's accident list. Improvements to the intersection were not done previously because it would have resulted in Cake Craft (the business on the southwest corner) being put out of business. This property has been purchased recently by Don Emerick, and he is in favor of the intersection improvements. Mr. Sentz stated he is speaking neither for or against the proposed project, however, he would like the see the City make some improvements at this intersection due to the history of accidents occurring there. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission as stated with the inclusion of the "right turn only" sign in the proposal. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett absent. 10. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING GLEED WATER UTILITY SERVICE Ty Wick, Water Division Superintendent, stated a copy of the report presented to Council today was also mailed to citizens in the Gleed area, and they were encouraged to attend today's meeting. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Sparling, to adopt staff's recommendation for adoption of Alternative B, and that staff continue working with the County toward acquisition of the Gleed System. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett absent. City Attorney Andrews indicated it would be necessary for Council to draft an amendment to the current outside utility agreement, adapting it to the Gleed area and this particular situation to eliminate the annexation clause. *11. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH DOUDNA, WILLIAMS, WEBER ARCHITECTS FOR CITY HALL MODIFICATION RESOLUTION NO. D-5075, A RESOLUTION authorizing the modification of an agreement with Doudna, Williams, Weber Architects for professional services. *12. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIM: a. Resolution Authorizing Payment to Gavin, Robinson, Kendrick, Redman, & Pratt, Inc. RESOLUTION No. D-5076, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $43.12 II/ to the lawfirm of Gavin, Robinson, Kendrick, Redman & Pratt, Inc., P.S. in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. *13. SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY RESOLUTION No. D-5077, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of surplus personal property owned by the City. *14. APPROVAL OF TREASURY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 1984 The report from the Director of Finance & Budget dated December 31, 1984, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. 479 *15. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND QUALIFICATION OF HEATING AND COMFORT COOLING APPLIANCE INSTALLERS ORDINANCE NO. 2840, AN ORDINANCE relating tb bUildings and qualification of heating and comfort cooling appliance installers; amending Sections 11.32.120, 11.32.130, 11.32.140, 11.32.170 and repealing Sections 11.32.10 and 11.32.160, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 16. OTHER BUSINESS None 17. ADJOURNMENT II/ There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to adjourn this meeting at the hour of 3:20 p.m., then to reconvene January 28, 1985 at the Yakima Convention Center at the hour of 7:30 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY , DA1E (4FaYs" COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCI 1 iv' ATTEST: _ • 6. , )1 411 , o teie CITY CLERK MAYOR