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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/08/1985 Study Session '461 JANUARY 8, 1985 SPECIAL MEETING - STUDY SESSION The City Council net in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chanters of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Barnett, Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy, and Jack Sperling. Henry Beauchav present at 2:05 p.m. It was the general consensus of the Council to consider Item No. 2 prior to Item No. 1. 2. RESOLUTION APPOINTING PATRICIA A. BERNDT AS A MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL II/ Patricia A-. Berndt, having been appointed to the Office of Council Member on December 10, 1984, and the Resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that the Resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D-5066, A RESOLUTION appointing Patricia A. Berndt as a member of the Yakima City Council. Resolution No. D-5066 having been adopted by Council, the Oath of Office was administered by City Clerk Roberts. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Carmichael stated she has information on meetings and/or seminars sponsored by the Association of Washington Cities that she would like to make available to Council members interested in attending these functions. She also presented a catalog published by the City of Seattle listing various gifts which can be donated by citizens to the City of Seattle. She encouraged Council to consider this as a possibility in the future. 3. PRESENTATION AND REVIEW OF URBAN AREA PLAN Mayor Barnett presented a copy of a letter from Jean Allard requesting the opportunity to address the Urban Area Plan. It was the consensus of Council to allow this if time permits. City Manager Zais commented briefly on the efforts of staff, as well as other individuals and groups involved in the task of the Urban Area Plan. Assistant City Manager Fred Stouder, and Associate Planners Don Skone and Judd Black were present to answer questions posed by Council meMbers. Mr. Stouder indicated the purpose of the Urban Area Plan is to provide flexibility in development standards, reduce the time to process the various requests, and to develop consistency in building standards and regulations. He stated the process is II/ ' outlined in the information supplied to Council and the reason for today's meeting is to allow Council the opportunity to discuss the issues contained in the document. an Skone, Associate Planner, gave a synopsis of the Urban Area Plan and referred to a map on the wall which depicts current and proposed zoning. Council member Foy stated the map provided to Council does not contain the information Mr. Skone was referring to and requested a copy of this map. Mr. Stouder indicated this would be provided for the Council and also indicated staff is available to discuss the Plan with them individually if council so desires. Mayor Barnett requested staff research Section 18.140 regarding what happens if a duplex which has been constructed in a R-2 zone is destroyed, can it be rebuilt if the zoning has been changed to R-1 under the Urban Area Plan? Further, if it is determined that it may be rebuilt, must it be rebuilt identical to the original structure. He also questioned if this will apply to other types of down zoning. Council member Foy questioned what effect this is going to have on the Planned Developments. Council members Buchanan, Carmichael and Beauchalp posed questions regarding the Hearing Examiner. They questioned who would be hiring this individual; would the City or County be 462 JANUARY 8, 1985 paying this individual; and who will be acting as his supervisor. Mayor Barnett and Council member Foy expressed concern regarding the impact of the down zoning of property and questioned whether or not the homeowners are aware of the - impact this will have on their property values. Mayor Barnett also asked what percentage of land is being down zoned or is anticipated to be down zoned. Council member Foy requested further research regarding the effect on market value of property that is being down zoned. Assistant City Manager Stouder indicated staff will research the above mentioned items and bring this information back to Council at the next meeting. Council member Foy stated that 5th Avenue has value as a historical business district and asked staff to be cognizant of this fact in the zoning of this area. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp to adjourn at the hour of 4:10 p.m. and - reconvene at 6:30 p.m. for the Business Meeting. Unanimously carried by voice vote. BUSINESS MEETING 4. At 6:30 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Berndt, Buchanan, Carmichael, and Foy present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts, and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. Council member Sparling present after 6:40 p.m. 5. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Mayor Barnett. 6. ELECTION OF ASSISTANT MAYOR It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Foy, to nominate Henry Beauchamp for Assistant Mayor. The nominations having been closed, the question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. Mayor Barnett announced that It No. 11, the hearing on L.I.D. No. 1035, has been removed from today's agenda due to an error in the publication notice and a Resolution setting a new hearing date for February 5, 1985 has been prepared. 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 Buchanan requested that Item No. 11 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Item No. 11, as requested, be made. 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. 8. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS Nbne. *9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Council minutes of December 3, 4, 7 and 10, 1984 were approved, - having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None JANUARY 8, 1985 463 *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1035, VAN WECHEL SEWER DISTRICT (Set Date of Hearing for February 5, 1985) RESOLUTION NO. D-5067, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district and repeal Resolution No. D-5041, adopted November 13, 1984. 12. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Council member Foy suggested that Council entertain the thought of a retreat in February for the purpose of discussing the various appointments and the requirements of the committees Which have vacancies to be filled. After II/ discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council that the appointments should be made today due to the fact that there are meetings scheduled for January and February which will require representatives, and the retreat be a matter of consideration for February. Council member Foy volunteered as the primary and Council member Carmichael as the alternate designees for the vacancy on the Conference of Governments. Council member Sparling volunteered as designee for the Joint Board for Urban Area Planning. Council member Foy volunteered as primary and Council member Sperling volunteered as alternate for the Yakima Basin Joint Board. Council members next considered appointments to Council Committees to make recommendations for appointments to Boards and Commissions. Council member Berndt was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Council member Doty. Council member Foy volunteered for the City Employees Civil Service Commission. Council member Berndt volunteered to fill the vacancy on the Community Programming Committee. Council members Sperling and Buchanan volunteered to serve on the Housing Authority Board. Council member Foy was appointed to the Human Relations Commission. Council member Carmichael volunteered for service on the Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee. Mayor Barnett and Council member Foy volunteered to serve for the Planning Commission. The following appointments were made to other current committees of the Council. Council member Buchanan was appointed to the Transit Committee and Council member Beaudhav appointed as alternate. Council member Foy volunteered to serve on the Labor/Management Committee and Council member Sperling volunteered to serve as alternate. Council member Berndt volunteered to serve on the Greenway Task Force Committee replacing Council member Sparling. Council member Berndt was appointed to serve on the Yakima Sunfair, Inc. Committee. It was the consensus of the Council to eliminate the Council Committee for Southeast Center Liaison. 11/- *13. REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RE: GRANT APPLICATION FOR MODEL CONSERVATION STANDARDS ADOPTION INVESTIGATION PROGRAM The report from the Department of Community and Economic Development regarding the Model Conservation Standards Adoption Investigation Program, dated January 8, 1984, was accepted. *14. AGREEMENT WITH MARSHALL & STEVENS FOR A FIXED. ASSET STUDY RESOLUTION NO. D-5608, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement with Marshall and Stevens Inc. for professional services. *15. INTER-AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES FOR FISH SCREEN RESOLUTION NO. D-5069, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the execution of an interagency agreement with the Washington State Department of Fisheries for fish screen installation. 464 JANUARY 8, 1985 *16. AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY AND YAKIMA COUNTY FIRE DISTIRCTS FOR FIRE DISPATCH SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. D-5070,, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute contracts for the operation of the Central Fire Dispatch Center for the years 1985 through 1987. *17. AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF WASHINGTON PLANNING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AGENCY, FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES TO STATE FACILITIES RESOLUTION NO. D-5071, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement with the State of Washington, Planning and Community Affairs Agency, for fire protection services for State facilities. *18. SET DATE OF HEARINGS II/ a. Set Date of Hearing For Rezone of Property Located at 40th Avenue and Summitview, Requested By Inline Construction January 22, 1985 was set as the date of hearing for the rezone of property located at 40th Avenue and Summitviea, as requested by Inline Construction. b. Set date of Hearing For Rezone of Property at 2811 Tieton Drive February 5, 1985 was set as the date of hearing for rezone of property located at 2811 Tieton Drive, as requested by Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. c. Consideration of Resolution Setting Date of Hearing For Right-of-Way Street Vacation as Requested by Yak- ima Valley Memorial Hospital (February 5, 1985 RESOLUTION NO. D-5072, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for hearing on a petition for vacation of a portion of South 29th Avenue within the City of Yakima. *19. APPROVAL OF OUT -CF -STATE TRAVEL FOR T�1 FIELDSTEAD, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF The out-of-state travel request for Tcm Fieldstead, Deputy Fire Chief, to attend classes on Executive Develoixent III and Organizational Theory at the National Fire Academy, February 24 through March 22, 1985 in EMmitsburg, MD at a cost of $264 was approved. *20. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENTS a. "B" Street Resurfacing and City Hall Parking Lot Re- construction The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated December 27, 1984, with respect to the completion of the work on "B" Street Resurfacing and City Hall Parking Lot Reconstruction performed by Superior Asphalt, was approved, the work accepted, and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. b. 1984 Sidewalk Improvement Program The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated January 2, 1985, with respect to the completion of work on the 1984 Sidewalk Improvement Program, performed by Central Concrete & Utilities, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. 465 JANUARY 8, 1985 c. Lincoln Avenue Rehabilitation - 40th & 24th Avenues The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities - dated December 27, 1984, with respect_ to the completion of work on Lincoln Avenue Rehabilitation, 40th to 24th Avenues, performed by Superior Asphalt was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *21. ORDINANCES AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET FOR THE FOLLOWING FUNDS (Second Reading) a. Tourist Promotion Fund 11/ The Ordinance appropriating funds into the 170-Tourist Promotion Fund having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2830, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 170-Tourist Promotion Fund for expenditure during 1984. b. Fire Capital Fund The Ordinance appropriating funds into the 332-Fire Capital Fund having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2831, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 332-Fire Capital Fund for expenditure during 1984. c. Health Benefit Reserve Fund The Ordinance appropriating funds into the 613-Employee Health Benefit Reserve Fund having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2832, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 613-Employee Health Benefit Reserve Fund for expenditure during 1984. 22. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Buchanan stated he would like to attend the National League of Cities Conference that is scheduled for the end of March. Council member Carmichael reminded Council that the Fall 1985 meeting will be held in Seattle, so perhaps more of the Council members would be able to attend this meeting II/ also. She also reminded Council that Council had made a commitment to send her to the March Conference. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Beauchamp, to authorize Council members Buchanan and Carmichael to attend the National League of Cities Conference March 23rd through March 26, 1985. Unanimously carried by voice vote. John Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, stated he had been requested by the Utility Rate Advisory Board to extend an invitation to Council to attend a luncheon meeting for the purpose of discussing water rates. Council member Carmichael stated she would like to see Council resume regular meetings with various Boards and Commissions as well as the Utility Rate Advisory Board. City Manager Zais indicated this would be attempted within the next thirty days if this is the consensus of the Council. 466 JANUARY 8, 1985 23. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Buchanan, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and inimediately adjourn the meeting to 1:00 p.m. on January 9, 1985. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 24. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 7:40 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY - A. DATE /yE,Ifis ....mica "ID mER k"Ll. DATE-2 - 1 --ITS' COUN1 MEMBER Ir ATTEST: A '62A1 1 7 - .>41far CITY CLERK - MAYOR 1