HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/1984 Study Session 380 SEPTEMBER 25, 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 and Jack Sparling.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Carmichael complimented the Central Washington
State Fair Board for the effort put forth on the Fair this
year.
Mayor Barnett stated Lenore Lambert has contacted him
regarding Council touring North Front Street on or about
Saturday, October 27, 1984, and asked if any of the Council
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members were interested. Mayor Barnett stated he would check
with the Council members at a later date regarding this tour.
2. PRESENTATION OF 1984 BUDGET FORECAST
City Manager Zais presented the 1985 Preliminary Budget
Forecast to Council indicating the condition of the City is
good. He stated this is an overview and a final budget will
be presented in November. Council member Sparling questioned
if the figure of 1.1 million dollar excess of expenditure is
reliable. City Manager Zais stated the 1.1 million dollar
figure is a combination of expenditure savings and revenue
increases. He explained that sales tax receipts are
approximately 10% above the original budget for this year and
expenditure reductions had resulted in not having to pay
Yakima County the anticipated jail costs, due to the delayed
opening of the new County jail, Which had been projected to be
a major impact this year. Further discussion of the figures
contained in the 1985 Preliminary Budget Forecast followed.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp, to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending
litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:20 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, and Sparling and City Manager Zais
and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Beauchamp.
6. CONSENT AGENDA 11/
Mayor Barnett referred to the Items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or
deletions fram either Council members or citizens present.
There being no Council member nor citizen present wishing to
add or delete any items from the Consent Agenda, 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.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate
items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without
further discussion.)
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7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
None
*8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Council minutes of August 21, 1984 were approved, having
been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one
present wishing to have said minutes read pUblicly.
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
10. HEARING ON MAJOR MODIFICATION TO FIDDLESTICKS, 208 NORTH 16TH
AVENUE
Larry Wright, Assistant Director of Community and Economic
Development, indicated staff has no further exhibits or re-
commendations in addition to that previously submitted to
Council. Glenn Rice of Associated Realtors, representing
Richard A. Meyer, proponent of the rezone request, presented a
landscaping plan (Exhibit No. P-1) and a parking and drywell
drainage plan for the project. Mr. Rice indicated he had no
further information or recommendations other than previously
submitted for Council's consideration. Mrs. Paul Finley, 1607
Summitview, indicated she lives next door to Fiddlesticks and
is in favor of this rezone. There being no other citizen
present wishing to speak to this issue, the public portion of
the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by
Beauchamp, that the modification be approved as outlined.
City Attorney Andrews questioned if the sign plan and
placement had been approved by the Planning Division, and Mr.
Rice indicated the dimensions are on the sign plan and are
currently being reviewed by the Planning Department. City
Attorney Andrews pointed out a four foot right-of-way
requirement and questioned if the owners are willing to submit
to this. Mr. Rice indicated they are aware of this and are
cooperative regarding this issue. Council member Doty
suggested the motion be amended to include conditions two and
three of the staff findings. It was MOVED by Sparling,
seconded by Beauchamp that the motion be amended to include
findings two and three of the staff recommendations.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. The question was called
for a vote on the motion, as amended. Unanimously carried by
voice vote.
11. HEARING ON ADOPTION OF STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT ORDINANCE
City Attorney Andrews indicated this is a legislative type of
hearing regarding the SEPA Ordinance to allow comments from
anyone wishing to address the issue. Glenn Rice, 4401 Drake
Drive, stated he would like to suggest that the verbage on
page A7 be changed from "calendar days" to "working days". It
was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael, to change
"calendar days" to "working days" in the ordinance. Following
further discussion, and Ordinance No. 2805 having been read by
title, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael that
the ordinance be adopted, changing the definition of "calendar
days" to "working days" on page A3 of the ordinance.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2805, AN ORDINANCE relating to public safety and
morals; adopting a local environmental policy and prescribing
rules and procedures for implementing and enforcing that
policy; adopting by reference certain provisions of Chapter
197-11 of the Washington Administrative Code pertaining to the
Washington State Environmental Policy Act; repealing Chapter
6.88, "Environmental Policy" of the City of Yakima Municipal
Code; enacting a new Chapter 6.88 "Environmental Policy" of
the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency.
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12. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY DOWNTOWN AREA REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
(DARC) AND DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF BUS
SHELTERS AT YAKIMA AVENUE AND SECOND STREET
John Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, presented the
staff report and indicated that the Greenway Foundation has
expressed an interest in purchasing the bus shelters for the
Greenway project as picnic shelter areas in the Sarg Hubbard
Park. Council members questioned the types of problems which
occur at the bus shelter sites and Pleas Green, Chief of
Police, indicated the shelters are used by transients and drug
users as urinals and sleeping quarters, as well as a place for
young people to congregate in the evenings. Dave Rhodes,
Director of Public Works, stated he does not feel it is the
responsibility of the Transit Division to remove the shelters
as they were originally a part of the Downtown Area
Redevelopment project and were not intended to be used as bus
shelters and were not situated at regular bus stop locations.
Following further discussion, it was MOVED by Beauchamp,
seconded by Buchanan, that an attempt be made to eliminate the
problem by removing the bus shelters and renovation of the
area. Mark Baldwin of Smith, Barney, Harris, Upham Company,
Inc., and Lee Semon, Jr., addressed the issue and encouraged
Council to remove the shelters because they are not being used
for the purpose they were intended. The question was called
for the vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan, that
the City negotiate with the Greenway Foundation concerning the
removal and purchase of the shelters for the Sarg Hubbard
Park. Following further discussion on whether or not the
shelters should be used by the City Parks Division or
negotiate with the Greenway Foundation for the removal of the
shelters, the question was called for the vote on the motion.
Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Doty voting nay.
13. SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & UTILITIES ON
STATUS OF CITY HALL MODIFICATIONS
A resolution having been read by title only authorizing
execution of an amendment to the contract with Doudna,
Williams, Weber, Architects, it was MOVED by Carmichael,
seconded by Beauchamp, that the Resolution be passed. Dennis
Bertek, City Engineer, was present to respond to questions by
Council. Council member Doty expressed concern that the scope
of the project had changed significantly from the first time
it was presented to Council. Mr. Bertek explained that they
had included modifications to other departments that were
planned to be made in the near future. Code Manager, Bob
Shampine, and Deputy Fire Chief, Tom Fieldstead, addressed
more detailed questions raised by various Council members
regarding the code deficiencies and changes to Fire Stateion
No. 4. After further discussion, the question was called for
a vote on the motion. Failed by 4-2 roll call vote. Barnett,
Buchanan, Doty and Sparling voting nay. City Manager Zais
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indicated staff now needs an alternative motion. Mr. Bertek
explained staff needs direction to come back with a reduced
work scope and questioned if Council preferred the reduced
work scope to include only those improvements previously
addressed by Council (the code modifications and the computer
facilities). City Manager Zais stated that essentially What
has been presented to Council within the last two weeks is a
comprehensive update and review of what is needed to correct
code deficiencies and provide for the necessary office
modifications for better utilization of the office spaces. He
explained with the motion which has been passed, we revert to
the original estimate and the request for computer
modifications to be added to the contract. He stated it
leaves a less than adequate situation with regards to
utilization of the offices. City Manager Zais indicated
Council had previously been given an incomplete report.
Council member Beauchamp stated he did not view the requests
as being out of line, and cited the City Clerk's Office as an
example. He indicated he could see the advantage of the
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changes being made there to give the employees more privacy
and create a more productive working atmosphere. It was the
general consensus of the Council for staff to proceed with the
amendment to the contract and come back with a reduce work
scope, and present further modifications during the 1985
budget reviews.
14. - •CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF CERTAIN
WEEDY LOTS
Mayor Barnett asked if there was anyone present wishing to
contest the passage of this resolution. There being no
citizen present desiring to address the Resolution, Resolution
No. D -5018 having been read by title, it was MOVED by
Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Resolution, as
read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5018, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code
Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots.
*15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPOINTING GERALD L. FOY AS A MEMBER OF
THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. D -5019, A RESOLUTION appointing Gerald L. Foy
as a member of the Yakima City Council.
*16. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ICMA
RETIREMENT TRUST AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. D -5020, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution
of an ICMA trust agreement.
*17. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIM:
a. Consideration of a Resolution denying the claim filed by Vince
Nubling.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5021, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Vince
Nubling filed with the City of Yakima on August 31, 1984.
*18. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT ON THE PUBLIC WORKS GATE
MODIFICATIONS PROJECT
The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities
dated September 25, 1984, with respect to the completion of
the work on the City Shop Complex Entrance Modification,
performed by Fencing and Awning Company, was approved, the
work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein
set forth was authorized.
*19. APPROVAL OF TREASURY REPORT FOR AUGUST 1984
The report from the Director of Finance and Budget dated
August 31, 1984, regarding investments of the City of Yakima,
was accepted and approved.
*20. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AD VALOREM TAXES FOR 1985
ORDINANCE NO. 2806, AN ORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount
of ad valorem taxes "necessary to balance estimated revenue
with estimated expenditures for the 1985 Budget for the City
of Yakima.
21. OTHER BUSINESS
In response to a letter which had been received from Mrs.
Lambert, requesting that the North Front Street Association be
allowed to beccrne a part of the Downtown Area Redevelopment
Committee, Council member Carmichael suggested that an
invitation be extended to Lenore Lambert to attend the DARC
meetings. It was the general consensus of the Council that a
letter be addressed to Mrs. Lambert inviting her, or a
designee, to attend the DARC meetings in a non - official
capacity.
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Council member Beauchav asked if the City could take steps to
have the lot of JB's Restaurant cleaned up or some site
screening put in by the owner of the establishment. City
Manager Zais indicated site screening does not apply to
business zones, therefore, the City cannot require them to
take any such action.
Mayor Barnett indicated it is time for the annual evaluation
of the City Manager and asked for suggestions as to a date and
time for this to take place. City Manager Zais suggested
October 16th at 10:30 or 11:00 a.m. It was the general
consensus of the Council to schedule the evaluation
tentatively for October 16th at 10:30 a.m., to be confirmed
later by the City Manager.
Council member Sparling stated he had received a letter from
Dr. David Clevenger regarding the property by Summitview
School that had been given to the City in 1974 for II/
establishment of a park. He indicated there is interest by
another party to do something with the land if the City has no
intention of developing it. City Manager Zais stated he felt
it would be appropriate to refer the matter to the Parks
Commission for their consideration and recommendation. This
was the general consensus of the Council.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of information supplied to Council were: letter from
Lenore M. Lambert re: North Front Street Improvement
Association 9/17/84; memo to City Manager and Council from
Director of Community and Economic Development re:
Homesteading Rehabilitation Program. 9/25/84; Yakima Transit
Monthly Operations Report for August 1984; and minutes of the
9/6/84 Regional Planning Commission meeting
22. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Sparling, that this
meeting be adjourned at the hour of 5:00 p.m. , Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
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