HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/1982 Study Session 158 APRIL 6, 1982
STUDY SESSION
The City Council net in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beaudhamp, Lynn Budhanan,
Shirley Doty and W. K. "Pete" Moore. Council member Jack Sparling
absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Doty reported that the next COG general meeting
will be held in Yakima on May 19th. Following discussion, it
was the general consensus of the Council that Council member
Doty select a site for the meeting.
Council member Henry Beauchamp stated that he has had diffi-
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culty in attending the DARC meetings. He asked if another
Council member could volunteer to serve as the Council's
liaison to that Committee. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded
by Doty to appoint Council member More as the liaison repre-
sentative to the Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee.
Council member Moore stated he was approached regarding the
City possibly waiving the fees for moving the house built by
_ the Skill Center that will be auctioned off for KYVE, Channel
47. City Manager Zais stated that staff was prepared to
discuss this under "Audience Participation" on the regular
agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council to dis-
cuss this at that time.
Mayor Carmichael expressed her concern regarding the time
frame at Whidh the City enters into the application procedure
for Industrial Revenue Bonds. She stated she was thinking
about the lack of ability the City has to become involved in
the initial screening discussions with these businesses which
are located in the City, but having to make application to the
County. She stated she feels. the City should reconsider
setting up its own public corporation to handle the industrial
revenue bonds. She stated she would not want the applicant to
proceed through most of the process and then perhaps find
there is a problem with the City. Bob Brandow, Director of
YVCOG, stated that the application is dependent upon the
jurisdiction approving the planning aspects. Jim Whiteside,
Yakima County Commissioner, stated it would not be a problem
to inform the City of arty interest that would involve the City
of Yakima. Following discussion, it was the general consensus
of the Council to place this on the agenda in a few weeks.
2. STATUS REPORT ON EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATION
Ed Carroll, Disaster Coordinator for the City of Yakima,
reported there has been a number of planning activities
occurring since his appointment to this position. He stated
that the Public Works Department has been working on a volcano
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disaster plan and the Fire Department has been working on a
hazardous chemicals plan. He reported they have disaster
drills coordinated through the Department of Emergency Ser-
vices. He distributed the index from the County's Plan and
stated the Plan is on file at the Department of Emergency
Services. Council member Beauchamp inquired if there were
plans in the event of a nuclear accident at Hanford. Mr.
Carroll stated there are plans, however, Yakima is not
considered to be in a true exposure level. There was
discussion regarding the efforts to maintain the Civil Defense
shelters.
3. REPORT ON GREENWAY, INC. PROPOSAL
Nadine Lee, Greenway Foundation Board member, gave some his-
tory of the Greenway River project and the direct involvement
of the City Council. Jim Whiteside, Chairman of the Board,
stated that they have dedicated 1982 as a year of growth. He
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reported they want to sponsor a major fund raising campaign
this year to acquire and develop property. He stated that the
purdhase of the piece of property immediately adjacent to the
Terrace Heights Bridge is the goal of their campaign. The
next priority piece of property to Obtain is the old garbage
dump site. He reported on some of their other project goals
and about the need for an environmental intern Who would be
their coordinator for these projects. He reported that Yakima
County has approved the funding of half of the $3,900 needed
to obtain the services of the intern. There was a brief
discussion on the request by the Foundation for the develop-
ment of the 20 acres, Which was the old garbage dump site. It
was the general consensus of the Council to put this on the
regular agenda as Item No. 8-A.
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BUSINESS MEET
4. ROLL CALL ING
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meet-
ing, Mayor Carmichael presiding. Council members Barnett,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Doty and Moore and City Manager Zais and
City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member
Sparling absent and excused.
5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by City Manager Zais.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Carmichael referred to the its placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning Whether there were any additions or dele-
tions fram either Council members or citizens present. Coun-
cil member Barnett requested that Items No. 12 and 13 be added
to the Consent Agenda. Council member Beauchamp requested
that Item No. 11 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was
the general consensus of the Council that the addition of
Items No. 12 and 13, and the deletion of Item No. 11, as
requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent
Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title.
It was MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Beauchamp that the Consent
Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call
vote. Sparling absent. (SUbsequent paragraphs preceded by an
asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled
under one notion without further discussion.)
*7. MINUTES
The Council minutes of March 23, 1982 were approved, having
been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one
present wishing to have said minutes read pUblicly.
8. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
A. ITEM NO. 3
Council members continued their discussion on the requests
from the Greenway Fbundation, seeking clarification on that
exactly they were requesting. Council member Beauchamp
inquired Where the funding for the intern would come. Ed
Carroll, Acting Director of Parks & Recreation, reported that
the money is not available in the Parks Department budget.
City Manager Zais stated that it could cane from Revenue
Sharing or the Contingency Fund. Following discussion, it was
MOVED Budhanan, seconded by Barnett to authorize the
development of the 20 acreage site immediately south of the
Arboretum. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Doty voting nay.
.Sparling absent. Discussion followed regarding their request
for the intern. Council member Buchanan cemented that he
would like to see a master plan of the Greenway and see the
complete package. Concern was expressed about funding for
these requests. City Manager Zais stated that the First
Quarterly Report will soon came to Council and perhaps Council
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would prefer to defer this until after they receive that
report. It was the genera]. consensus of the Council to wait
until after the First Quarterly Report has been presented and
take no further action at this time.
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9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mayor Carmichael proclaimed April 13, 1982 as Mardi of Dimes
Walk-A-Thon Day.
Mayor Cannichael presented honorary certificates of citizen-
ship of the Yakima Valley to Karl-Heinz Bartoldus, Kay Bar -
toldus, Josef Bartoldus and Marianna Bartoldus, visting from
Germany.
Janet Snodgrass, 407 W. 40th Avenue, expressed her disappoint-
ment of the elimination of the C -Span Program on Cox Cable W.
10. HEARING ON THE APPEAL BY ROBERT KELLETT, DBA MCCORMICK FLORAL
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the appeal by
' Robert Kellett, dba McCormick Floral, from the Planning Cam -
mission's recamrendation to deny the rezone request for pro-
perty located at 1406 Summitviee Avenue, Larry Wright, Plan-
ning Manager, gave a brief description of the purpose for the
rezone request. (Council member Barnett absent after 3:55
p.m.) Charles Countryman, attorney representing Mr. and Mrs.
Kellett, spoke in favor of the rezone request. He gave some
background information regarding the zoning of this property
at the time of the establishment of the General Plan for the
City and indicated the zoning of the surrounding lots. He
stated that Mr. Kellett wants to add the sale of small
greenhouses to his existing business. He spoke about the
Kellett's experience and the effect the zoning of Planned
Development has in trying to obtain financing. He further
indicated that the Kellett's object to caning to the City for
approval every time they wish to add some other dimension to
their business. He stated the property has been utilized as a
business property since 1903 and Mr. Kellett would like to
have the property zoned as business property. Wanda Kellett,
McCormick Floral, spoke about the restrictions when a business
has been "grandfathered" in at the time the General Plan was
established. She stated they can't get financing with the
property being zoned Planned Development. Jim Andrews, 1101
Summitviea, spoke in support of this rezone. He stated he
would like to see the property improved. He stated if it w
zoned business, all Mr. Kellett could do, is improve the
property. Responding to Council member Doty 's request, Mr.
Wright outlined the permissible uses in a B-2 zone. David
Kellett, employee at the greenhouse, spoke about the
restrictions in having the property zoned Planned Developaent,
emphasizing that they can not expand their business into any
related area without a modification to the Planned
Development. He stated they don't want to be restricted in
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that area. He assured the Council that his family has been in
the floral business for many years and they won't sell the
business or the property. The public portion of the hearing
was, closed. Larry Wright spoke about the staff's objections
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to this property B-2; namely, traffic. He stated that
the applicant has to give staff a sketch of how they want to
modify the business and staff has not received any information
on this. He stated that this could be done through a mod-
ification to the Planned Development and if it is a minor
modification, it could be approved by staff. He stated that
part of this business would be zoned R-4 and part would be
Business. He stated that staff is at a loss because any
zoning other than Planned Development would create a
non-conforming use. Council members discussed the possibility
of other zoning classifications this could fit. City Attorney
Andrews stated that based on the nature of the questions being
asked by Council, he believed the hearing has been reopened.
Council member Beauchamp commented that the only way this
request can be accomplished in a B-2 zone would be that a new
ordinance would have to be generated to make the current use
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acceptable in a B-2 zone. Larry Wright stated that staff will
have greater flexibility in the new zoning ordinance that is
being developed. City Manager Zais suggested that staff could
explore the question of whether a special non-conforming
section to the ordinance can be formed. David Kellett stated
that the last time they had to cone up with drawings for the
Planned Development, it cost about $5,000 and their small
business can't handle that kind of expense. Charles
Countryman asked if it would be possible to zone the property
R-4 and B-2. Bob Kellett, owner of the business, stated he is
trying to fix the place up and everytime he decides to change
scaething, he needs to bring it before the Planning
Commission. There being no other citizen wishing to speak at
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seconded by Budhanan to remand this back to the Planning
Canmission to evaluate whether it would be appropriate to
amend the zoning ordinance to provide for this use in a B-2
zone as a conditional use. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Barnett and Sparling absent. Charles Countryman asked if
Council has ruled on the petition of the B-2 zoning. Mayor
Carmichael stated that Council's only choice is to either
accept the Planning Commission's decision or return it back to
the Planning Canmission with instructions.
11. AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC DEMOGRAPHICS, INC.
Council member Beauchamp requested same information on the
business, Public Demographics, Inc. John Beer, Jr., Director
of Canmunity and Economic Development, gave some background
info/nation on the firm and on the scope of the project.
Resolution No. D-4632 having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp that the resolution be passed.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett and Sparling
absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4632, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with Public Demographics, Inc. for pro-
fessional services.
*12.-SCHEDULE OF FARES FOR TRANSIT SYSTEM
RESOLUTION NO. D-4633, A RESOLUTION revising the schedule of
fares for the public bus transportation systen operated by the
City of Yakima, and amending Resolution No. D-4455, adopted
Mardi 24, 1981.
*13. FIX DATE OF HEARING ON 1982 UMTA GRANTS
May 11, 1982 was set as the date of hearing on the 1982 UMTA
grants.
14. ORDINANCMENDING THE 1982 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
CLERICAL POSITION IN THE TRANSIT DIVISION
Council member Doty questioned the need for the Department
Assistant I position being filled right away. Larry
Wittenberg, Acting Public Works Director, explained there is
training tine needed and time is needed to get the program
started. Ordinance No. 2609 having been read by title only at
the previous meeting, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by
Beauchamp that the ordinance be passed. Carried by 3-2 roll
call vote. Buchanan and Moore voting nay. Barnett and
Sparling absent. Council member Moore stated he was not
present at the MArch 9th fleeting and would have spoke against
this at that time.
ORDINANCE NO. 2609, AN ORDINANCE appropriating the amount of
$6,717 within 462-Transit Fund.
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15. OTHER BUSINESS
RDQUEST FOR WAIVER OF HOUSE MOVING FEES
Hank Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer, distributed cor-
respondence from staff regardin4 the KYVE house move from the
Skill Center on 16th Avenue to Laura Avenue west of 40th
Avenue. He estimates the City's expense, to-be reimbursed by
the applicant, to be $100, plus the application fee. He
explained that the house mover has proposed a different route
after - staff had developed a route ' would require a
minimum of City staff. Council member Moore commented that if
Council were to give him some relief on this expense, he
should follow the staff's route. Mr. Hein mentioned that his
division's budget could not afford to forego this revenue
because the revenue from these permits and charges were
budgeted to pay for a staff position. City Attorney Andrews
stated that 'there weren't any exceptions included in the
ordinance. If Council wants to assist in this means, the only
repercussion may cane from the State Examiners and they may
insist that the money be recouped'. He stated that if it is
impossible to collect that fee fraM-the house mover, then the
City Council may be required to:pay this. No further action
was taken.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MDVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending liti-
gation and then immediately adjourn the meeting. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Barnett and Sparling absent.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Items of information supplied to Council %ere: memorandum
from John Beer, Jr., Dir. of Community & Economic Development
dated April 1, 1982, re: Status Report - Comprehensive Util-
ities Plan; correspondence from Preston, Thorgrimson, Ellis &
Holman Law Offices to the City Attorney re City's regulatory
role to the "Escapade" programming service. 3/24/82; monthly
report to the City Manager from the Yakima Air Terminal for
February, 1982; March 17, 1982 City Employees Civil Service
Cammission minutes; memorandum fran John Johnston, Chairman
and Ron Kinmark, Vice Chairman of the .Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Task Forte re: Completed Task Force
Report. 3/25/82; and Legislative Bulletin #11 dated March 26,
1982.
16. ADJOUREVENT
Following the completion of the Executive Session, and there
being no further business to .- before the Council, the
Meeting was adjourned at 5:30
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