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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/1984 Study Session 400 OCTOBER 23, 1984 STUDY SESSION The City Council met 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, Shirley Doty, Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling. Mayor Barnett read a proclamation proclaiming the week of November 4th as "Dress The Lady Week" and presented it to Shannon Bruton, President of the Yakima Council of Telephone Pioneers of America. Mr. Bruton explained this would be a week of fund raising projects to support the refurbishment of the Statute of Liberty. Mayor Barnett read a proclamation proclaiming October 27, 1984 as "Historic North Front Street Day" and presented it to George Pechtel, 5 II/ North Front Street, a representative of the North Front Street Improvement Association. Mr. Pechtel invited everyone to join them on Saturday, October 27, 1984 at 12:30 p.m. for a North Front Street walk to net with the merchants and learn some history about this area. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER None. 2. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ODMMUNITY & EODNOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING STATUS OF URBAN AREA ZONING ORDINANCE John Haddix, Supervising Planner, gave a brief report on this it stating that on September 20, 1984, the recommendation was made by the Regional Planning Commission for adoption of the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. He indicated the Urban Area Joint Board meeting date had been changed to Monday, November 19, 1984. He stated the staff is recommending that the study sessions and joint hearings on the zoning ordinance be scheduled for some time in mid January, and that the legislators consider holding joint study sessions for informational purposes to allow the citizens first-hand responses regarding the content, intent and the application of the proposed zoning ordinance and map. Mr. Haddix stated both staffs recanmend joint hearings by City Council and the County Commissioners in an attempt to present a unified action for adoption. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to adopt staff's recommndation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 3. PRESENTATION ON CITY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 1985 Assistant City Manager, Fred Stouder, commented that the material presented to Council consists of initial information from Kent Swisher and Stan Finkelstein of Association of Washington Cities and a copy of the City's Legislative Priorities for 1985. He stated this information is for study and review before Council meets with the State area legislators on December 3rd or 4th, to present the City's Legislative Priorities for 1985. Council requested that staff II/ prioritize the list of 1985 City Legislative Priorities and present it to Council for consideration. Mr. Stouder then requested that Council submit any suggestions they might have as a personal priority for consideration as well. Council member Carmichael pointed out that the list of priorities submitted by the City of Yakima does not have to match the list of priorities submitted by the legislative committee to the Association of Washington Cities. She stated the Association's intent is to gather items of greatest priority affecting part or all of the cities and tams and work as a legislative body to resolve those issues. She indicated the City's list of priorities needs to be refined prior to any discussions with the area legislators so they will know prior to January what the City of Yakima wishes to address for 1985. After further discussion, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Foy, to direct staff to prepare information as outlined earlier and at the same time encourage Council members to submit any ideas they feel are appropriate for consideration at this time. Unanimously carried by voice vote. OCTOBER 23, 1984 401 4. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES ON STATUS OF IRRIGATION DIVERSION DAM PROJECT Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, gave a brief update on the status of the Diversion Dam Project stating the bids received were higher than the engineering estimate and the amount indicated in the report furnished to Council in May. He also indicated the lowest bid had to be rejected due to bidding errors. Mr. Covell stated staff has submitted a request for additional funding to the Department of Ecology for participation of the cost of the fishway and the intake structure and have an agreement in place with the Department of Fisheries for the fish count station. He indicated when notification is received from the Department of Ecology as to the extent of their participation, based on the current apparent second low bid from Lein-Ranger Construction, a complete analysis will be provided. City Manager Zais reported he had spoken with Senator Morrison regarding the antitrust issue. He stated the Senate had acted to grant local government some liability protection from antitrust restraint of trade issues. He stated the bill is not retroactive and he does not know if the bill applies to other past damages, and additionally, the Federal Trade Commission was still given the authority to pursue antitrust matters against local governments. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp, to recess until 3:00 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. BUSINESS MEETING 5. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Foy, and Sparling and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. 6. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council member Foy. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Barnett referred to the itens placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Council member Carmichael requested Item No. 14 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Item No. 14, as requested, be made. The Deputy 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. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 8. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS None. 9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. 402 OCTOBER 23, 1984 10. HEARING ON REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1016 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY BENJAMIN F. CHADWICK This being the time set for the hearing on a rezone application requested by Benjamin F. Chadwick, for property located at 1016 So. 6th Avenue, from R-2 (Two-Family Residential) and B-3 (General Business) to B-1 (Modified Business) and the hearing procedure having been reviewed, the Mayor opened the hearing for testimony. John Haddix, Planning Supervisor, was present to answer questions for the Council members. Mayor Barnett called for testimony on behalf of the proponent. Bill Mullen, Dedicated Realty, stated he was asked by Mr. Chadwick to do an appraisal on his property and found the zoning was split. He indicated Mr. Chadwick does not have development plans for this site, however, he would like to have it under the same zoning. Mr. Mullen explained the land II/ has no value for real estate purposes with its current zoning. He also indicated he had made contact with the residents in the area and they are agreeable to the rezone request. He in- troduced Exhibits marked P-1 through P-5 depicting the area to be rezoned. Council member Carmichael requested Exhibit No. 5 be changed to indicate "Cornell Avenue" and not "South 7th Avenue", as it was in error, and Mr. Mullen was in agreement. There being no citizen present wishing to speak to this issue, the public portion of the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Doty that the rezone request be approved as recommended by staff. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. 11. HEARING ON REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF 20TH AVENUE AND PRASCH AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY WILLIAM TRUDELL This being the time set for the hearing on a rezone application requested by William Trudell, for property located at 20th Avenue, from (Two-Family Residential) to PD (Planned Development), and the hearing procedure having been reviewed, the Mayor opened the hearing for testimony. John Haddix, Planning Supervisor, was present to answer questions regarding this issue. There being no one present to speak either for or against this issue, the public portion of the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael, to approve the rezone request on the recommendation of the Planning Staff and the Planning Ccmission. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. 12. HEARING ON REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF SOUTH 26TH AVENUE AND NOB HILL BOULEVARD, AS REQUESTED BY DR. CORNELIUS BRANDT This being the time set for the hearing on a rezone application requested by Dr. Cornelius Brandt, for property located at 26th Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard, from R-2 (Two-Family Residential) to Planned Development and the hearing procedure having been reviewed, the Mayor opened the hearing for testimony. Don Skone, Associate Planner, was present to address this issue. Don Loofburrow, architect, 1509 Browne Avenue, stated he had designed the project for Dr. II/ Brandt and had worked closely with the Planning Division considering this rezone and the Urban Area Plan. City Attorney Andrews requested that the Planned Development map be marked as Exhibit No. P-1 and the elevation map be marked as Exhibit No. P-2. Discussion followed regarding the water drainage and traffic problems. Margarite Hackett, 304 No. 37th Avenue, spoke in opposition of the project, stating the Urban Area Plan has this area scheduled to be single-family zoning. Paul Kocher, 1005 So. 27th Avenue, stated he is not in opposition to this project going in, but is concerned that 27th Avenue will be used for ingress/egress for this project, and he and his neighbors do not wish to see this happen. John Aitchison, 1006 So. 26th Avenue, Nels Haddix, 1004 So. 26th Avenue, and Paul Kocher, 1005 So. 27th Avenue, spoke in opposition to the project due to the storm drainage problem which occurs with heavy rains in this particular area. Mr. Hollingbery, architect, 504 No. Naches Avenue, stated this problem has been well addressed with the intent of installing eight dry wells on the project site itself. He indicated this 403 OCTOBER 23, 1984 should not add to the drainage problem in the area, rather, it should assist in reducing the problem. There being no other citizen wishing to speak to this issue, the public portion of the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Foy, to approve this request as recommended by the Planning Canmission and staff, subject to the restrictions they have outlined, in addition to the drainage problem being adequately addressed by the Engineering Division. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. *13. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH YAKIMA VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU AND INTERURBAN LINES ASSOCIATION, INC. REGARDING TROLLEY OPERATIONS II/ RESOLITION NO. D-5034, A RESOLUTION extending the termination date of a Trolley Operations Agreement. *14 MODIFICATION . RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OF AGREEMENT WITH DOUDNA, WILLIAMS, WEBER AND PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. D-5035, A RESOLUTION authorizing the modification of an agreement with Doudna, Williams, Weber, Architects for professional services. *15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH GRAY & OSBORNE, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH EPA GRANT FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT RESOLUTION NO. D-5036, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute Amendment No. 2 to an agreement with Gray and Osborne, Inc., P.S. for professional engineering services in connection with EPA Grant No. C-530557. *16. REPORT RE: CITY CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS: TERMS AND LIMITATIONS Status report fran City Clerk regarding current City contracts, agreements, and franchises was accepted. *17. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL REQUEST The out-of-state travel request for Michael Nugent, Yakima Fire Department, to attend "Fire Service Leadership/Commun- ications", in Emmitsburg, Maryland, November 25 -December 15th, 1984, at a cost of $209.00, was approved. *18. TREASURY REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 1984.. The report fran the Director of Finance and Budget dated September 30, 1984, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. II/ *19. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO EXTEND THE DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM (Second Reading) An Ordinance amending the 1984 Budget and appropriating funds to extend the Dial-A-Ride Program having been read by title only at the previous meeting was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2810, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 462-Transit Fund for expenditure during 1984. *20. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND (First Reading) An ordinance amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 560-Public Works Fund for expenditure during 1984, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for two weeks or until November 6, 1984. 404 OCTOBER 23, 1984 21. OTHER BUSINESS Referring to the Preliminary 1985 Budget Review Schedule in the Information Section of the Council packets, City Manager Zais asked Council members to advise him if they are unable to attend any of these meetings. Council member Carmichael stated she will be absent November 9, 16, 26 and 27th, 1984. Council member Buchanan stated he will be absent November 16th and Council member Foy stated he will be absent November 9th. Council member Sparling stated he will be absent the month of November, 1984. Following further discussion, City Manager Zais stated he plans to have the Budget delivered to Council members by November 6, 1984. Discussion followed regarding the joint City Council/County Board study sessions and public hearings on the proposed Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. II/ Information Items Its of information supplied to Council were: Preliminary 1985 Budget Review Schedule. 10/16/84; list of Council Assignments on Boards and Commissions. 10/18/84; list of membership on City Boards and Commissions. 10/16/84; memo from Cable Communications Coordinator and Director of Community & Economic Development re: advertising on Yakima Community TV. 10/16/84; memo from Cable Communications Coordinator re: recent publicity and public response to YCTV programs. 10/15/84; Fire Department Activity Report for September 1984; Yakima Transit Monthly Operations Report for September 1984. 22. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to cane before the Council, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sparling, that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:40 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY. 0 ) DATE..21/4 ea MEMBER DATE / Pic- ' dr COUNCIL MEMBER ATTEST: 1■7 64 CITY �E