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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/1984 Study Session 207 FEBRUARY 7, 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, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty, W.K. "Pete" Moore, and Jack Sparling. Council member Henry Beauchamp present after 2:04 p.m. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Carmichael expressed a desire to meet with the Human Relations Commission at the next Council luncheon meeting. It was the general consensus of the Council to schedule a luncheon meeting with the Human Relations Commission. Mayor Barnett informed Council he had accompanied staff to the Community Economic Revitalization Board meeting to obtain a loan for the Diverson Dam. The loan request was turned down due to a slight change in criteria, however, an appeal will be filed. 2. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Council Committees Mayor Barnett asked Council member Carmichael if she felt the Utility Rate Advisory Board still needed an official liaison. She indicated she was unsure at;this time and preferred to leave the door open should the need become more apparent in the near future. Council member Doty indicated she would like to - be relieved from serving on the Transit Canmittee. No other Council member expressed an interest in serving on that Canmittee and Mayor Barnett asked that she continue to serve. Appointments to Downtown Area Redevelopment Canmittee Regarding the applicants in Quadrant No. 1, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Sparling to reappoint Herb Hill and Lee Semon, Jr. Unanimously carried by voice vote. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Doty, to appoint Kirk Gilday to replace Calvin Chin in Quadrant No. 2. Unanimously carried by voice vote. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to reappoint Joseph Morrier and Bud Kaylor to the two positions for Quadrant No. 3. Unanimously carried by voice vote. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Moore, to reappoint Maxine Moore and Dan Smith to Quadrant .No. 4. Unanimously carried by voice vote. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to appoint Jan Hamilton to the bank institution position and Bill Parrett to the private utility position. Unanimously carried by voice vote., Traffic Safety Advisory Commission Mayor Barnett stated City Clerk Karen Roberts indicated the Traffic Safety Advisory Commission is currently taking applications for commission members and that Council may wish to consider forming a Council Canmittee to make recommendations for appointments to that Commission as well. Council member Doty indicated that the Traffic Commission is small and felt that could be handled by the entire Council rather than by Council Canmittee. Following Council member Doty's suggestion, it was the general consensus of the Council that appointments to this Commission be made by the entire Council. 3. REPORT FROM FINANCE AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT REGARDING UNFUNDED LIABILITIES _ John Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, presented a report on the City's unfunded liabilities, stating this was subject to change. He indicated the major areas are in equipment rental and replacement reserves, fire apparatus replacement, leave accruals, general fixed assets replacement and deferred maintenance and the 208 FEBRUARY 7, 1984 Tahana Cemetery. He indicated the plan will commit a large portion of Federal Revenue Sharing funds over the next six years to address the unfunded liabilities. He added this plan would address the problem within the shortest period of time without touching any of the contingency reserves. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to accept this report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. BUSINESS MEETING 4. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty, Moore; Sparling and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. 5. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council member Moore. Karen Roberts, City Clerk, introduced the new Deputy City Clerk, Barbara Toney. 6. 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. Mayor Barnett announced that Item No. 12, the report from Traffic Engineering regarding Rainier Bank alley traffic pattern, had been removed from the agenda by staff and would not be considered for at least two weeks. City Clerk, Karen Roberts, requested that Item No. 22 be removed from the Consent Agenda and Council member Doty requested that Item No. 19 he removed. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion .of Items No. 19 and 22, 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. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.). 7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS None *8. MINUTES The Council minutes of January 3 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. 9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION John Rogers, of the Thunderbird Inn, officially dedicated to the City of Yakima, a wood carving that had been a part of the Thunderbird Inn's original decor approximately ten years ago, which was done especially for the Thunderbird Inn to depict the local area. George Kapellas gave a report on the Senate Subcommittee Bill No. 3064, which is currently being rewritten. He stated he would bring back a copy of the bill to Council and report on its progress later in the week. 10. HEARING ON PARKS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (Continued from 1/24/84) This being the time fixed for the hearing on the Parks Com- prehensive Plan, Judd Black, Associate Planner, stated staff was available to respond to Council's questions. There being FEBRUARY 7, 1984 209 no citizen present wishing to address Council regarding this item, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to request staff to prepare the appropriate legislation for adoption of the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 11. PRESENTATION OF EASTSIDE ANNEXATION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT PREPARED BY CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS John Beer, Jr., Director of Community and Economic Development, introduced Lon Wyrick, Executive Director of the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, who gave a brief presentation on the contents of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Stating there would not be a significant II/ impact on Fire Station No. 5, but it would have a financial impact on Fire Station No. 13, he proceeded to outline some mitigation measures to be considered. He pointed out to Council that this is only a draft and does not require any action by Council at this time, and also indicated he would present a final analysis for consideration at a later date. 12. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING RE: RAINIER BANK ALLEY TRAFFIC PATTERN (Continued to February 28, 1984) 13. STATUS REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RE: CONSULTANT STUDY FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL Tarry Wright, Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development, introduced Mr. Terrance Brown of Yakima Valley Community College, and Phil Edwards and Sherry Hinks of Labontan, Inc. Mr. Edwards gave a report on the proposed solid waste disposal plant, stating the need for such a plant has been established and possible sites have been selected. He described the operation and listed the benefits of such a plant. He also answered questions Council members had regarding the plant and its operation. At the end of the presentation, Dr. Brawn requested Council's permission to continue working with the Planning Department on the project. It was the general consensus of the Council to have staff proceed to work with the consultants on this project. 14. STATUS REPORT ON REQUEST FROM WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RE TRADE OF PROPERTY Following discussion on this item, it was MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Buchanan that Council discontinue efforts to make a trade of the Oak Flats property. Council member Doty expressed her concern about discontinuing all efforts on this, and stated she would like additional efforts of exploration made on a trade of property. She further inquired if DOT would be interested in leasing that property. Following further deliberation, the question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 5-2 voice vote. Doty and Barnett voting nay. 15. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 1984 Resolution No. D-4913 having been read by title only, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Beauchamp that the Resolution, as read, be adopted. Upon the request of Council member Carmichael, Tarry Wittenberg, Assistant City Manager, reviewed the current status of the issues listed in the report. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. 210 FEBRUARY 7, 1984 16. CONSIDERATION OF ENGAGING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR RE- EVALUATION OF CAPITOL THEATRE CODE DEFICIENCIES Larry Mathews, 805 S. 17th Avenue, spoke in opposition of hiring a consultant to come and render another official opinion on the Capitol Theatre code deficiencies. Commenting that we have the expertise of Council member Moore who has already given his opinion on the matter, he feels the additional expense is unwarranted. Council member More stated that we currently have a fire and life safe structure to which the aesthetics -of that structure will be destroyed by adding more exit doors to,either_ the front or sides of the _ building. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Sparling to defer action on the matter until a new Code Administrator is hired. Council member Doty stated that, 'in defense of the person that has not even been hired yet, she felt that Council was criticizing the fact that three experts had already been asked and had given opinions, and she questioned has many opinions Council wanted. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Sparling that the original motion be withdrawn, and further MOVED by Moore, seconded by Sparling that no further action be taken on the matter at this time. Council member Doty commented that she has always been bothered by the fact that they would have to spend $1,000 for another opinion, even though she favored the idea of an outside opinion. She added that she would likely vote for the motion even though she still has some concerns. Council member Carmichael stated she felt it would be worth the $1,000 just to have the issue resolved. She added she feels it is a question of liability that the City must resolve. Council member Beauchalup asked for an explanation regarding the lineal foot requirement for seating and Council member Moore explained that the code says there shall be one exit door for each five rows of continental seating, but that it does not say that the door has to be exactly opposite those five rows of seating. He further commented that there is 63 lineal feet of exit and the requirement is 30 lineal feet. City Manager Zais stated there was a question, by Council member Beauchaap at a previous meeting regarding the cost to increase the City's general liability coverage. He 'reported we currently have general liability coverage of $6,000,000 and for an additional $2,000, the coverage could be-raised to $10,000,000; for an additional $3,500, the coverage would be increased $15,000,000 and for $6,500 the coverage would be raised to $25,000,000. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 6 -1 voice vote. Carmichael voting nay. 17. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR STREET NAME CHANGE IN HONOR OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Referring to page two of the staff report, Larry Wittenberg, _ Assistant City Manager, stated there are two corrections which need to be made to the staff report. He indicated the second heading should be "B" Street instead of repeating "2nd Street, and under the number of signs, the last three which appear under the, now, "B" Street should be the number 36 instead of 28 street signs required to be changed on 6th Street. He added staff has also prepared mock -ups of the three options if Council desires to see them. Howard C. Cole, 1509 South 74th Avenue, spoke in favor of the street name change indicating he felt the full name of Martin Luther King, Jr. should be used. Bob Owen, 3021 W. Walnut, Apartment #2, offered Walnut Avenue as an alternative to 6th Street. Fredrick Lammers, 805 No. 6th Street, suggested a City or County building be named after Dr. King rather than changing the name of 6th Street. Del Trimble, 701 So. 31st,_Avenue, spoke, opposing the costly street name change and, furthermore, he felt the money could be more wisely used by the Parks Department. Jim McDaniel, 1101 So. 6th Street, also spoke, opposing the name change and suggested that a City or County building or facility be named in Dr. King's honor. Elfrieda Walsh, 407 S. 6th Street stated she wants the street name left as it is. She indicated this is an election year and feels this is merely an expensive political gesture. J. M. St. George, 608 No. 6th Street, 211 FEBRUARY 7, 1984 informed Council he and a neighbor had taken a poll and the majority of the residents on 6th Street are gainst the name change. Enelia Warming, 508 East Chestnut, also spoke against the street name being changed to Martin Luther King, Jr. She suggested it be changed to "Delicious Apple Way" or "Sunshine Way" out of respect for our valley's industry, or that it be left as is. Margaret Grove, 103 So. 6th Street, speaking in opposition to the name change, stated it would be an expensive undertaking for the City. She also suggested that it be put to the voters on November 6th. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore, that Washington Park be renamed to Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and establish a committee that would set up, specifically, a ueek-long concert in the park in the II/ summertime that would honor Dr. King. Rev. Joe Denman, 815 Central, spoke in favor of the street name change. He stated that if it had to be put before the citizens for a vote in November, the name change would never be made, that prejudiced people would never do anything right. Joyce Ware, 807 So. 7th Street, spoke in favor the street name change. She added that if Council votes against the name change, for the sake of consistency, she would hope they would also vote to change the name of Naches Avenue back to 5th Street. Johnny Rance, 904 South Naches Avenue, stated this name change had been requested over a year ago and Council has not taken any action on the issue yet. He indicated he was not interested in the . idea of renaming Washington Park after Dr. King. Be stated he would not serve on such a committee as Council member Doty had suggested. Rev. Trimble, 124 Terrace Park Drive, expressed disappointment at all the negative criticism he had heard regarding this issue. He stated he feels Dr. King is deserving of this honor and considers it a disgrace the way citizens are fighting over this issue. Council member Beauchamp stated he, too, was appalled at the attitude and overt gestures of racism he had witnessed during the discussions of this issue. He added he was curious, if reactions would have been the sage if someone had come forth with the proposal to rename a street after Henry M. Jackson. He also indicated he could have taken the sane survey on 6th Street that Mr. St. George had taken and come up with the opposite results. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael to amend the motion to not consider the Washington Park issue and do consider 6th Street as a name change, even if it means calling for another hearing. The notion failed by 5-2 voice vote. Barnett, Buchanan, Doty, Moore:and Sparling voting nay. Council member Carmichael indicated she did not feel it appropriate to change the name of Washington Park to any other name, therefore, she would be voting against the motion. The question was called for a vote on the notion. Carried by 4-3 voice vote. Beauchamp, Buchanan and Carmichael voting nay. Rev. Trimble stated he would like to add that the request had also been made to declare Dr. King's birthday a holiday and this issue had never been considered. (Council member Moore absent after 5:25 p.m.) *18. REPORT ON SEALED BID LIMIT FOR PURCHASE CF CERTAIN SUPPLIES, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (EXCEPT PUBLIC WORK IMPROVEMENT) The report from the Purchasing Division dated January 20, 1984, was approved. 19. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR YAKIMA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Resolution No. D-4914, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan that the resolution, as read, be adopted. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Sparling voting nay. Moore absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4914, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an "Agreement For Yakima County Department of Emergency Services". 212 FEBRUARY 7, 1984 *20. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RE 48TH AVENUE AND TIETON DRIVE PROJECTS RESOLUTION NO. D-4915, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the State of Washington, Department of Transportation for partial reimbursement of costs for imprcvement to Tieton Drive from 40th Avenue to 48th Avenue and improvements to the intersection of 48th Avenue & Tieton Drive. *21. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO FIX THE AMOUNT OF TREASURY CHANGE FUND RESOLUTION NO. D-4916, A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. D-4645, adopted April 20, 1982, and authorizing the existence of a City Treasurer's Change Fund, and other petty cash funds, 'within the General Fund of the City of Yakima. 22. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CALLING FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE CITY'S LEGAL ADVERTISING Resolution No. D-4917, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Beauchamp that the Resolution, as read, he adopted. RESOLUTION NO. D-4917, A RESOLUTION prescribing a form of contract for printing and publishing city legal advertising; and directing publication of a call for proposals therefor. *23. CONSIDERATION CF A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE OF HEARING ON THE IRRIGATION ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR FEBRUARY 28, 1984 RESOLUTION NO. D-4918, A RESOLUTION setting a date for hearing on the confirmation of the irrigation maintenance assessment roll for the year 1984. *24. DISPOSITION CF DAMAGE CLAIM A. H.P. Allen - Burst Water Meter RESOLUTION NO. D-4919, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of H.P. Allen filed with the City of Yakima on December 23, 1983. *25. TREASURY REPORT FOR DECE7ABER, 1983 The report frcm the Director of Finance and Budget dated December 1983, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. *26. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1984 BUDGET FOR PARES CAPITAL FUND (Second Reading) An ordinance amending the 1984 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 331-Parks Capital Fund for expenditure during 1984 having been read by title only at the previous neeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2746, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 budget for the City of Yakhna; and making an appropriation in the 331-Parks Capital Fund for expenditure during 1984. *27. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR 1984 (Second Reading) 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 at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. FEBRUARY 7, 1984 213 ORDINANCE NO. 2747, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1984 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 000-General Fund for expenditure during 1984. 28. OTHER BUSINESS City Manager Zais informed Council he had received a letter of resignation from John Fisher, Manager of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: letter fran Civil Service Commission re: Reclassification of Department II/ Assistant IV to Housing Loan Specialist. 2/1/84; letter from John Vanek re: Terry Wakefield's "bumping rights". 1/1/84; letter fran Bruce Haldeman re: Request for ordinance to control setting off fireworks within City limits. 1/30/84; report on City's 98th Birthday Celebration. 3/3/84; list of Damage Claims referred to Insurance Company. 1/20/84; Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Newsletter. 1/84; Yakima Transit Monthly Operations Report. 12/83; minutes of the 12/9/83 Yakima Housing Authority Meeting; minutes of the 11/1/83 Community Programming Advisory Committee Meeting; minutes of the 1/5/84 Civil Service Commission Meeting; Wall Street Journal article re: "Comparable Worth Trap" 1/20/84; and article fran the Wall Street Journal re: "Marketing of Burial Plots by Cemetery Companies." 1/24/84 29. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to came before the Council, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 5:45 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. More absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY / DA v/ auNcI is • • J f.%:....A,11,:.A141 DATE •• MEMBER ATTEST: • / CITY CLERK MAYOR sw"-