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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/22/1981 Study Session 078 December 22, 1981 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, YakiMa, Washington': Councilimemberspresent were Mayor Betty L. EdirOndsoi Clarence Barnett, Henry Beaudhamp, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael and Shirley Doty. Council member Hinman present after 1:10 p.m. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council Member Beauchamp requested_ information about snow control. City Manager Zais stated that , a report can be given by the Director of Public Works during. the Business portion of this meeting. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hinman absent. BUSINESS MEETING 3. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting,, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Barnett, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Doty and Hinman and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. 4. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Mayor Ednundson. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Edmondson 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 Edmondson stated that an out of state travel request will be an off-agenda item and will be numbered 23-A. It was the general consensus of the Council to add Item No. 23-A to the Consent Agenda. Mayor Edmondson stated that staff has requested that Item No. 17 be removed and continued for one week. She stated that there will be additional information coming on Item No. 19 and that should be removed from the Consent Agenda. She stated that Items No. 13, 14, 15 and 28 will be continued after the Executive Session. Council member Carmichael requested that Item No. 11 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items No. 11 and 23-A and the deletion of Items No. 17, and 19, as requested be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Hinman, 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.) SWEARING IN OF NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR 1982 Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sparling having been duly elected to the Office of Councilman on November 4, 1981, and the Oath of Office having been administered to them by the City Attorney, are now duly seated as Council members for the City of Yakima. December 22, 1981 078 *6. MINUTES The Council minutes of November 24, 1981, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None 8. HEAPING ON VACATION OF ALLEY IN VICINITY OF 208 NO. 23PD AVENUE (BORRELL) This being the time fixed for the hearing on the vacation of II/ an alley in the vicinity of 208 No. 23rd Avenue as requested by Dorothy Burrell and others, Sarge Hubbard, 208 N. 23rd Avenue, stated that it is a portion of an alley previously vacated. He stated that he needs it in order to build a garage. He stated that he is in favor of this being approved. There beging no other citizen wishing to speak the public portion of the hearing was closed. Council member Doty inquired if there would be a problem with the sewer line located in the right-of-way. Larry Wright, Acting Director of Community and Economic Development, stated that the sewer line easement will be maintained. Council miter BuChanan expressed his concerns along this line and stated that it would be a good idea for staff to review the utility map for further study. Mr. Wright explained the review process for the vacation request. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Budhanan to accept the staff and Planning Commission recommendations and request that the proper legislation be prepared. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 9. HEARING ON VACATION OF ALLEY IN VICINITY OF 1206-1210 FAIRBANKS (VAUGHN) This being the time fixed for the hearing on the vacation of an alley in the vicinity of 1206-1210 Fairbanks as requested by Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn and others, Virginia Vaughn, 1210 Fairbanks, spoke in favor of the vacation, stating that their road is very narrow and the parking is needed desparately. There being no other citizens present wishing to speak, the public portion of the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp that the vacation be allowed per the staff and Planning Commission recommendation and conditions and direct that the appropriate legislation be prepared. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 10. HEARING ON OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT AND WAIVER OF FEES AS REQUESTED BY LOU ALDERMAN (SEWER - SUN WEST SUBDIVISION) This being the tine fixed for the hearing on the outside II/ utility agreement and waiver of fees, requested by Lou Alderman th an for sewer for the Sun West Subdivision, Lou Alderman spoke in favor of approving the request and waiver of fees. He stated that he disagrees with the fees, more in principal, although the fees are high. He stated that he has been required to get some permits from the City and the County and other requirements have been duplicated, such as this hearing. He spoke against the sidewalk and street light requirements in the cul de sac, which serves 16 lots. He stated that he can agree with putting street lights on the intersections, but not up and down the street. He spoke about the added costs to each lot by providing the street lights and sidewalks. There being no other citizen present wishing to speak, the public portion of the hearing was closed. City Manager Zais stated that the fees are set by ordinance and if Council wants to change that, it would mean a change in the ordinance. He stated that this ordinance is subject to some amendments in the next several months, if we get through the process of the Urban Area Plan. Larry Wright, Acting Director of Community and Economic Development, stated that the requirements for the sidewalks were adopted in the Urban Area Plan. He stated that it is staff's opinion that the street lights are considered to 080 December 22, 1981 be necessary for safety reasons. Council member Doty made inquiries about the sidewalk requirements and asked if an addition could be made to that finding, "if it meets with the Sidewalk Plan". Mawr Edmondson commented that the Sidewalk Plan has not been adopted and this would place Mr. Alderman in a hardship. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty to accept the staff and Planning Commission Findings with the exception of Item 2-D, which is the requirement of sidewalks. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to amend the Motion to make sure that there is a sidewalk on Midvale Road. Unanimously carried by voice vote. The question was called for the vote on the MOtion, as amended. Unanimously carried by voice vote. City Manager Zais stated that the request for the waiver of fees should be addressed. Mayor Edmondson stated that Council did not make a motion to make any exceptions. 11. REPORT OF SECRETARY/EXAMINER POSITION(S) The Report was accepted and the proposed reorganization in the Personnel Division was authorized for implementation in 1982. 12. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE EXTENDED NEW YEAR'S EVE TRANSIT SERVICE Dan Newton, Transit Manager, reviewed the proposal to extend the transit service on New Year's Eve. B & M Advertising is interested in paying the normal fares from 6:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. and then the charter service would start. He stated that the routes will be run by temporary drivers, unless they go over 40 hours per week, which is not expected. Council member Buchanan stated that he is in favor of doing this, but wants all costs fully recovered, including employee costs for Labor and Industry and Social Security. Council member Hinman stated that we should try to get must of the costs back, but it is a real promotion of our own buses. Ken Toney, B & M Advertising, distributed some information regarding this program. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman to approve the extended New Year's Eve service, "Be Home Safe". Unanimously carried by voice vote. *16. SUPPLEMENT NO. 3, REVISED AND SUPPLEMENT NO. 4, TO AGREEMENT RE 48TH AVENUE BRIDGE RESOLUTION NO. D-4592, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute Supplement No. 3 Revised and Supplement No. 4 to an agreement with the State of Washington, Department of Highways, for partial reimbursement of costs for replacement of the bridge over Wide Hollow Creek on 48th Avenue. 17. RESOLUTION VACATING PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ACROSS SAFEWAY STORE MALL ON SUMMITVIEW AND 56TH AVENUE Item continued one week. *18. AGREEMENTS WITH SYSCON CORPORATION FOR ACQUISITION OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE NODULE RESOLUTION NO. D-4593, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with SYSODN Corporation. 19. REPAIR OF 1967 PETTIBONE BELT LOADER WITHOUT CALLING FOR BIDS Willis White, Director of Public Works, stated that the street crews worked long, hard hours on snow control and should be thanked. He stated that we have four snow plows and two graders. He explained that the arterials and secondary arterials are cleared first and sand trucks are used on residential intersections. He stated that we were picking up the snow in the CBD area and then same equipment problems developed, which has now been fixed. He stated that the crews are now plowing some of the residential areas and are still December 22, 1981 081 doing some sanding. He stated that the cost, so far, is estimated to be $46,000, of which $15,000 is not budgeted. He stated that contractors were used for three days and then two more were used today. Resolution NO. D-4594 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Beauchamp that the resolution be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D-4594, A RESOLUTION authorizing and ratifying the Purchase of repair parts for a Belt Loader without calling for bids. *20. EXTENSION OF INTER-FUND LOANS RESOLUTION NO. D-4595, A RESOLUTION extending the date for repaypment of various interfund loans. *21. FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS RESOLUTION NO. D-4596, A RESOLUTION adopting a schedule of fees. for recreational activities of the City of Yakima Department of Parks & Recreation. *22. EXTENSION OF 1981 ELDERLY & HANDICAPPED AGREEMENTS WITH DIAMOND CAB COMPANY AND YAKIMA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION - ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED RESOLUTION NO. D-4597, A RESOLUTION authorizing the extension of agreements with Yakima Valley Transportation - Elderly and Handicapped, and Diamond Cab Company. *23. SET DATE OF HEARING ON CONFIRMATION OF THE 1982 IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR FEBRUARY 16, 1982 RESOLUTION NO. D-4598, A RESOLUTION setting a date for hearing on the confirmation of the Irrigation Maintenance Assessment Roll for the year 1982. *23-A. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL The out of state travel for Captain Pleas Green and Rose Ulmer, Police Department, to Salem, Oregon, to check on a computer system regarding the joint consolidation with the County, December 27-30, 1981, at a cost of $150 each, was approved. 24. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1982 BUDGET Ordinance No. 2578 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael that the ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2578, N. ORDINANCE adopting a budget for the II/ City of Yakima, Washington, for the year 1982; and appropriating funds for estimated expenditures. *25. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE URBAN AREA PLAN (Continued from 12/15/81 meeting) ORDINANCE NO. 2579, AN ORDINANCE relating to local govelnment administration; adopting a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Yakima; and amending Sub Section 1.42.070 A of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *26. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY AND FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING TO THE GENERAL FUND (SECOND READING) ORDINANCE NO. 2580, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1981 Budget for the City of Yakima and appropriating an amount not to exceed $175,000 for expenditure during the year 1981. 0 8 2 December 22, 1981 *27. ORDINANCE ANNEXING DANMOR COMPANY/MADISON HOUSE PROPERTY (Continued from 12/1/81 meeting) ORDINANCE NO. 2581, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City of Yakima and zoning said property. 29. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Edmondson stated that as of midnight December 31, 1981, the Mayor and Assistant Mayor will be out of the office. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp that Lynn Bud be the acting Mayor until the Council meeting on the 5th of January. Unanimously carried by voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Doty to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Upon the completion of the Executive Session, the Council convened in the Council Chambers for the purpose of finishing the balance of the Agenda items. 13. CONSIDERATION OF R. W. BECK ENGINEERING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 5 - MULLEN AND ASSOCIATES CONTRACT NO. 3 (W Treatment Plant) Resolution No. D-4590 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Hinman that the resolution be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D-4590, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to the agreenent with R. W. Beck & Associates to prepare a Wastewater Facilities Design. 14. CONSIDERATION OF MULLEN & ASSOCIATES CONTRACT NO. 3, CHANGE ORDER NO. 23 (Wastewater Treatment Plant) It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael that the staff's recommendation be accepted . and that Mullen & Associates Contract No. 3, Change Order No. 23, be approved. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 15. CONSIDERATION OF R. W. BECK ENGINEERING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 16 - KIEWIT CONTRACT NO. 5 (Wastewater Treatment Plant) Resolution No. D-4591 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Carmichael, that the resolution be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D-4591, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to the agreement with R. W. Beck & Associates to prepare a Wastewater Facilities Design. 28. AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FOR DENTAN ASSOCIATES (hearing held II/ 12/8/81) Ordinance No. 2582 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan that the ordinance be passed. Carried by 5-2 roll call vote. Doty and Hinman voting nay. ORDINANCE NO. 2582, AN ORDINANCE rezoning property at 401 So. 13th Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington from R-2, Two-Family to Planned Development Zone. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Republic Airlines. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 083 December 22, 1981 INFORMATION ITEMS Items of Information supplied to Council were: letter from Dolores Goodman, Chairman, Yakima Human Relations Commission re: vacancy on Commission. 12/4/81; letter to Richard Linn, Washington State Juice, from Tom Day, Wastewater Facilities Manager, re: violation of NPDES Permit. 12/11/81; article from December 16, 1981 Wall Street Journal re: "Reagan Expected to Reject Budget Office Efforts to Slash Grants to Cities and States."; article from December 11, 1981 Wall Street Journal re: "Feeling the Ax"; memo from Tan Day, Wastewater Facilities Manager re: Sewer back-up - December 8th; publication "The Mayor" dated December 15, 1981; article II/ from December 21, 1981 Business Week re: "Labor Seeks Less."; December 10, 1981 minutes of Downtown Advisory Redevelopment Committee Special Meeting; October 27, 1981 Airport Advisory Commission minutes; November 17, 1981 Airport Advisory Commission minutes; and December 1, 1981 Planning Commission minutes. 30. ADJOURNMENT Upon the completion of the Executive Session, the Council convened in the Council Chambers. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Barnett that the meeting be adjourned at the hour of 6:30 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY C,,a1/2 DATE ODUNCIL MEMBER DATE 31910- COUNCIL ID i R ATTEST: P ed/Mtorridexi cITY RK OR II/ •