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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/1984 Study Session MARCH 6, 1984 233 STUDY SESSION • , The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sparling. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Doty requested that the City Council members net one-half hour earlier at the next council meeting to make appointments to fill the vacancies on the Boards and Commissions. Council member Carmichael asked that the II/ appointments for the Parks Commission be postponed pending further study. It was the consensus of the Council members to meet one-half hour earlier at 1:30 p.m. for the March 13, 1984 Council meeting. Council member Doty informed Council that she had received some calls requesting clean-up in areas where no attempt has been made to contain garbage, such as alleyways. Discussion followed and City Manager Zais asked Council member Doty for a list of the locations so direct action could be taken. Mayor Barnett read a proclamation proclaiming March as "National Nutrition Month" and presented it to Sara Eikerman. Dave Rhodes, Public Works Director, announced that the Lions Club will be sponsoring a 6.2 mile Hatfield Run on Sunday, April 29, 1984, to start at 1:00 p.m. at the Y.M.C.A. The proceeds will go to improve the Hatfield Parkway, adjacent to the Y.M.C.A. Mayor Barnett invited the Council members to attend a meeting on March 21st and 22nd, 1984 at Sea Tac Marriott in relation to Transit. - 2. REPORT FROM ENGINEERING- AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT RE: WEST VALLEY SEWER SERVICE Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, stated that this item basically addresses the sewer issue for the West Valley area, within the borders of Englewood Avenue on the north, 88th Avenue on the west, 64th Avenue on the east, and Nob Hill Blvd. on the south. Mr. Cavell felt an important issue was considpring the septic tank areas. Mr. Covell reviewed the priorities listed in the report: 1) Summitview Avenue Sewer Laterals from 74th Avenue to 84th Avenue; 2) 72nd Avenue extended, north between Tieton Drive and Summitview Avenue; 3) Swale in the vicinity of 74th Avenue between Summitview Avenue and Englewood Avenue and extend north to 11/ Viewnont Park; 4) Swale in the vicinity of Avenue extends from Tieton Drive, north to Summitview Avenue; and 5) extends north from 80th Avenue between Midvale Road to Tieton Drive. Council member Carmichael reminded staff of the importance to specify the Urban Service Boundary Line in this area and inquired if these areas are within those boundaries. Referring to the map on the wall, Mr. Covell pointed out the small area which is outside the boundary. Mr. Covell elaborated on the costs in Section V, Page G12 of the report and explained that the costs include engineering and taxes. Mayor Barnett asked Mr. Covell if staff was proposing that the City fund the total amount of $556,000 and Mr. Covell responded that staff is proposing that the City and °aunty fund this issue. Council member Carmichael expressed concern with the proposal, due to the fact that the City is repeatedly asked to pick up the balance, of the cost these plans. She agreed to work with the County, however, felt the proposal must be explored more. Jim Milton, Washington State Department of Ecology, spoke in favor of the proposed procedure. Council member Moore stated that the Department of 234 MARCH 6, 1984 Ecology should phase in funds to make this a reality. Jim Whiteside, Yakima County Commissioner, informed the City Council members that he came to listen to the presentation and Council's reaction. He agrees there is a problem and he is willing to study that problem. Robert . Atwood, MD, MPH, Health Officer, encouraged the City to take action to resolve this problem. Mandy Bedhard, a resident of the West Valley area, stated that homeowners cannot begin to pay for this project themselves and assured Council that the cost will be recovered by the City. She stated the homeowners have no alternative but to cane to the City Council or County Commissioners for a solution. Council member More asked Mrs. Bedtard if it would help some of these people to agree to a sewer system, if they didn't have to sign an Outside Utility Agreement. Mrs. Bechard stated it would be a big help. Eldon Lowe, a resident of the West Valley area on Tieton Drive, stated he had read about this issue in the paper and was concerned. He stated he would second everything Nancy Bechard said. Bob Hindes, a West Valley resident, stated his family owns property on 72nd- Avenue and feels the sewer system is an absolute necessity. He also stated that part of the problem is the sewer and irrigation from the Viewmont area draining onto his property. Discussion followed on paying for the sewer system and Council member Doty explained that presently anyone connected to the sewer pays a 50% surcharge, which is one way to recapture the money spent. Council member Doty stated that individual residents are going to be charged $2,000 to $3,000 for L.I.D. costs. Charley George, from the Health District Office, speaking as a ,City resident, stated When you increase the number of people paying for this system, the amount he will have to pay will be smaller. Council member Carmichael stated that she has not been shown why the City of Yakima should advance the money for this project and asked why the County does not issue a bond to pay for this expansion. Council member Beauchamp stated that a problem exists and gave three suggestions to the Council: 1) the more people that connect, the easier, it will be to pay the operational costs of this system; 2) there is a need to deal with the Summitview Avenue issue and County road construction; 3) the City should meet with the County Commissioners to promote the priority issues. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to accept staff's recommendation to proceed with the $125,000 Summitview project, and net with the County CcOmissioners and see what can be worked out. Council member - Budhanam stated that Council is speaking of spending $125,000 in the aunty without thoroughly studying the balance of the project. Council member Buchanan stated that he agrees with Council member Beauchamp and feels there is a need to get as many people on a system to help pay the ongoing cost, however, one thing to consider is, if it costs too much per customer to add each additional customer onto the system, then, is it a wise investment of City funds. Mayor Barnett ruled Council member Beaudhamp's motion out of order at this time and moved Item No. .2 down to Item No. 6a on the Business Agenda, in II/ conforMance with the current practice of the City Council. BUSINESS MEETING 3. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Moore and Sparling and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. 4. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council member Beauchamp. MARCH 6, 1984 235 5. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Barnett referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions fran either Council members or citizens present. Council member Carmichael requested Item No. 10 be added to the Consent Agenda. Council member Beauchamp requested Item No. 11 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items Nos. 10 and 11, as requested, be made. The Deputy Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including a resolution 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 II/ asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 6. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS A. Item NO. 2 Mayor Barnett asked for a continuation of the discussion of the West Valley sewer issue. Ines Rice, 4409 West Arlington, asked how many residents in that area have connected to the sewer. She commented that she is interested in this project and with the extended expenses, she feels it is their problem and those County residents should pay for the additional sewer lines. Mrs: Rice stated she would like to have an update on the City's bonded indebtedness and revenue funds. Mr. Covell responded, explaining that earlier this year, an analysis was done on the number of connections which indicated there are approximately 400 lots developed that have outside utility agreements, serving a basic population of about 3,500. In the R. W. Beck consultant study, the sewer is estimated to serve a population of almost 16,000 by the year 2000. Mayor Barnett brought the Motion that was ruled out of order in the Study Session back to the floor. Council member Carmichael indicated she will vote against the MOtion, stating that although she did not oppose all of it, she would like to see additional dialogue between the City and the County, as well as dialogue from the residents of the West Valley area. She felt it is more appropriate for the County to finance this and for these residents to work out a pay-back agreement. Council member Doty referred to Section G-13 of the report pertaining to money in the sewer construction and operating fund and reminded Council members these funds are for construction purposes. She stated that some of this money is derived fran people connected to the sewer who are now paying the surcharge. Council member Buchanan referred to Section G-3 of the report, stating part of this is sewer operating fund II/ balance. Council member Buchanan indicated he Would vote nay on the basis that, as a member of the City Cbuncil, he is tired of solving -the County's problems. Council member Beauchamp urged Cbuncil to vote in favor of this issue. He feels this is a critical issue since the laterals should be installed prior to the road construction on Summitview Avenue. Council member Sparling stated he will vote against the motion, because the City will be committing 25% of the half-million dollars without meeting with the County Commissioners to negotiate and come to .a conclusion. Mayor Barnett stated he will vote aye; someone has to take the initiative and the County Commissioners have indicated their willingness to cooperate with the City. • The question was called for a vote on the Motion to grant $125,000 to install three lateral sewer lines across ,Summitview Avenue, between 74th and 88th negotiate a plan with the Yakima County Commissioners to split costs for the total proposed project of $556,000. Carried by 4-3 roll call vote. Buchanan, Carmichael and Sperling voting nay. Council member Moore stated that it is important that the 236 MARCH 6, 1984 City take some action relative *to the outside utility agreements, striking the annexation phase of it. It was the consensus of the Council to have all of the Council members attend the meeting with the County Commissioners. 7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 4. - None 8. HEARING ON 1983 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT John Beer, Jr., Director of Community & Economic Developuent, stated that the brief summary explains activities in the past year. Council member Buchanan asked if a copy of the report issued on the Rat Program could be provided to Betty Gaudette. Council member Sparling asked if the bus tour of the CDBG could be repeated this year. Mr. Beer suggested this tour be planned so Council members could also see the multi-family project which will soon be completed. Council member Buchanan asked for a correction in the amount of $141,000'in the total expended to date, Columm H on page 1 of the 8 page report. Cecil CollinS, Director of the S.E. Canuunity Center, stated that he has worked with the staff, and the projects done at the S.E. Community Center were done on time and within the budget. There being no other citizen present wishing to to this issue, the public portion of the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan to accept the report and authorize the City Manager to sign and submit the Grantee Performance Report to HUD, as corrected. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 9. PRESENTATION OF CITY EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS Bob Waver, Personnel Officer, expressed appreciation to 17 city employees, who have served the City of Yakima for 20 or more years. Service awards were presented to Lloyd Holder, 20 years; Officer Jerry Forbes, 20 years; Officer Mike Bartleson, .20 years; (not present); Clara :Sanders, 20 years; Elizabeth Tyrrell, 20 years; .Officer William Nance, 21 years; Jim Smith, 21 years; Bn. chief Eugene O'Dell, 21 years; Rose Marie Ulmer, 21 years; Jean Groth, 25 years; 'Capt. Harvey Qualley, 26 - years; Bn. Chief Bruce Hines, 26 years; Gordon Elliott, 26 years; Edison Darby, 30 year; Andrew Pleasant, 31 years; Sgt. Gail Newland, 30 years (not present); and George Ehlis, 25 years (not present.) *10. PRESENTATION OF 1983 CONVENTION CENTER ANNUAL REPORT The 1983 report on the Management, Cperations, Maintenance and Promotion of the Yakima Center by the Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau, was accepted. *11. REPORT FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT RE: PROPOSED ALARM ORDINANCE POLICY The report fran the Chief of Police, dated February 28, 1984 recanuending delaying implementation of an alarm ordinance, was accepted and approved. *12. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIM A. Resolution denying the claim for damages filed by Scott DeMott RESOLUTION NO. D-4927, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Scott DeMott filed with the City of Yakima on February 14, 1984. *13. ORDINANCES AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET (First Reading): A. AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima; making appropriations fran unappropriated fund balances within various funds for expenditure during 1984, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week, or until March 13, 1984. MARCH 6, 1984 237 B. AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima and making an appropriation in the 000-Ceneral Fund for expenditure during 1984, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week, or until March 13, 1984. C. AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 000-General Fund for expen- diture during 1984, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week, or until March 13, 1984. *14. ORDINANCES AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET (First Readings): A. AN ORDINANCE, amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima; making appropriations from_unappropriated_fund balances within III/ various funds for expenditure during 1984,'having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week or until March 13, 1984. B. AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima; making appropriations from unappropriated fund balances within various funds for expenditure during 1984, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week or until March 13, 1984. 15. OTHER BUSINESS Referring to the letters regarding Utility charges, in the Information section of the Council packets, Council member Buchanan expressed concern at the response written by staff to Mr. Mitmire's inquiry. City Manager Zais stated staff will review it. Council member Doty invited Council members to attend a workshop, "Decision Makers Course", in Olympia, sponsored by the Department of Transportation regarding policy guidance for public transportation. Council member Carmichael commented on the Association of Washington Cities Board Meeting, explaining that several concerns and issues faced by cities was discussed. Tarry Wittenberg, Assistant City Manager, reported on Legislative Priorities Update. He stated that the City has sought to introduce an amendment to State law to allow funding for our local diversion dam, the monthly distribution of sales tax revenue is dead and the City should try again next year, and, arbitration with the Sheriff Association passed both houses, and has gone to the Governor's Office. Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: memorandum to : III City Manager and Council members from Larry Wittenberg, Assistant City Manager re: Legislative Priorities Update. 1/2/84; Order dismissing application of Superior Refuse Removal Corporation to provide garbage and refuse collection service for the City of Yakima. 2/24/84; letter to Ken Whitmire Associations re: Methods used in computing water and sewer charges. 2/14/84; notification from Bonneville Power Administration (Department of Energy) re: Opportunity to Ccmment. 2/16/84; Yakima Transit Monthly Operations Report for January, 1984; excerpt fran Nation's Cities Weekly 2/13/84 re: Cities-Cable Industry Reopening Talks; minutes of the January 23, 1984 Community Programming Advisory Committee meeting. Executive Session It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Carmichael to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation and then immediately adjourn the meeting. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 238 MARCH 6, 1984 16. ADJOURNMENT Following ccmpletion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of :25 p.m. . / READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY •-•-e--.1,4,—.4,iiete - DATEllyil :ER iir CO ;,CI1,1 A / dir AP --- ' Afm COUNCIL MEMBE• ATTEST: / --) _(: (.: CITY CLERK MAYOR 1