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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/27/1982 Business Meeting 2 2 JULY 27 1982 BUSINESS MEETING 1. ROLL CALL The City Council net in session on this date at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of, City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Assis- tant Mayor Lynn Buchanan presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" Moore, Jack Sparling and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Mayor Lynn Carmichael absent and ex- cused. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council member Moore. 3. OJNSENT AGENDA Assistant Mayor Buchanan referred to the its placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. City Manager Zais requested a resolution supporting PP&L regarding Merwin Dam be added as an off agenda itan to be numbered 15A. Council member Barnett requested that Item No. 14 be added and that Iten No. 10 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Item No. 14 and the deletion of Item No. 10, as requested, be made. The Acting City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda, including ordinances and resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Carmichael absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda be han- dled under one motion without further discussion. *4. MINUTES The Council minutes of July 20, 1982 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read pubicly. 5. AUDTEWE PARTICIPATION None. 6. HEARING ON RD2UEST FOR A MAJOR MODIFICATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR FABRIC LAND This being the time fixed for the hearing on a request for a major modification to the Planned Development for Fabric Land, located at Cornell and W. Nob Hill Blvd., Larry Wright, Plan- ning Manager, gave an overview of his staff report. Glenn Rice of Mayer Corporation, representing the applicants, stated he had no problem with Le staff report and its recommenda- tions. Mr. Rice submitted two letters from the applicants requesting immediate enactment of the required documents due to financial commitments having been received. After dis- cussion by the Council, and there being no other citizen wishing to speak to this issue, the public portion of the hearing was declared closed. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Moore to authorize staff to prepare an ordinance based on the staff report and Planning Commission's recommendations, and include the emergency clause. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael absent. 7. HEARING ON REZONE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY KING SIZE PHOTO This being the time fixed for the hearing on a rezone applica- tion submitted by King Size Photo for property located at 4aLh Avenue and Summitview, Howard Prentice, representing the applicants, requested a continuance on this hearing for three JULY 27 1982 227 weeks, stating the Planning Commission has been advised of same. There being no citizen wishing to speak to this issue, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Beauchamp to conLinue this 'hearing until August 17, 1982, as requested. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael Absent. 8. HEARING ON L.I.D. NO. 1032, WEST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH SEWER PROJECT This being the time fixed for the hearing on L.I.D. No. 1032, West Side Baptist Church Sewer Project, Dennis Covell, Dir- ector of Engineering and Utilities, reviewed the staff report. There being no citizen present wishing to speak to this issue, the public portion of the hearing was declared closed. Ord- inance No. 2626, having been read by title, it was MOVED by II/ Doty, seconded by Beauchamp to approve the ordinance as read. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Carmichael absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2626, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment roll covering Local Improvement District No. 1032 as created and established by Ordinance No. 2529 of the Ordinances of the City of Yakima. 9. HEARING ON SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OF 1983 THROUGH 1988 This being the time fixed for the hearing on the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period 1983 through 1988, Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, reviewed the staff report stating there was little change from last year's report. City Manager Zais provided Council with two letters from the Department of Transportation, to be submitted. After discussion by Council, the public portion of the hearing was declared closed. Resolution No. D-4696, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to adopt the resolution as amended to include that Item No. 37 be added to the 1983-1988 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program titled "48th Avenue Drainage Improvement" utilizing ;1 gas tax monies in the amount of $5,000. Unan- imously carried by roll call vote. Carmichael absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4696, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six Year Trans- portation Improvement Program for the period of 1983 through 1988 for the construction of streets and arterial streets in the City of Yakima. 10. STATUS REPORT ON THE GREENWAY PROPOSAL Council member Barnett requested staff to clarify its position on utilizing a portion of this property as a municipal park. City Manager Zais stated the proposal requests acquisition of this property for site development purposes without further definition; however, to his knowledge there was no mention of II/ turning this into a municipal park. Council member Moore stated this assumption was an error on the part of Jacqueline Betz and that she should correct this statement in her memo to John Osborn. It was the general consensus of the Council that staff should so inform Ms. Betz of her misinterpretation as stated in her memorandum. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp to accept the report as presented. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael absent. 11. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LOAN TO THE CEMETERY FUND City Manager Zais advised the Council there is a possibility that the requested loan cannot be repaid; then turned the floor over to Ed Carroll, Acting Director of Parks and Rec- reation for further elaboration. Mr. Carroll stated the biggest problem is the inability to compete with private industry, due to legal restrictions. Council member Sparling recommended the City consider selling the business since it is not a money-making proposition. Council member Moore ques- tioned staff as to the legality of selling it. City Attorney Andrews stated this would require further resParch, but he did 228 JULY 27 1982 forsee a possible problem because of the City's obligation to maintain those lots with perpetual care agreements. Council member Barnett questioned what happens to this loan if it cannot be repaid. City Manager Zais advised Council that it would not be carried on the books for more than three years, and more likely would be retired sooner on the basis of a direct grant. Council member Sparling requested staff to prepare a merchandizing package for the purpose of selling the cemetery. Resolution No. D-4697, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore to adopt the reso- lution as read. Ed Carroll introduced Parks Commissioner Paul Schafer, who introduced three other Park Commissioners in the audience, Michele Alexander, Bernard Sims, and Robert Busse. Mr. Schafer stated the Commission is'ffore than willing to do an in-depth study of the cemetery. He further stated the II/ Parks Commission wanted Council to specify the functions of the Commission. Council member Doty said she felt the Council did indeed value the services and time spent by the Commission on previous matters. Council member Sparling requested the loan be for a 90-day period instead of through the end of 1982. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beaudiamp to amend the motion for the loan to be for a period of 90 days in the amount of $16,000 and to turn this issue over to the Parks Commission for further study. City Attorney Andrews advised Council as to the proper wording for amending the motion. After further discussion, the motion and second to amend the resolution were withdrawn by Sparling and Beauchamp, respectively. The question was called for the vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Carmichael absent. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Mbore to have staff research this cemetery issue covering all aspects as previously discussed. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael absent. It was the general consensus of the Council that the Parks Commission should draft a description of their duties for Council approval and inclusion in the ordinance that created said Commission. RESOLUTION NO. D-4697, A RESOLUTION authorizing a temporary loan from 199-Federal Shared Revenue Fund to 144 -Cemetery Fund, and providing for repayment. *12. TREASURY REPORT FOR JUNE, 1982 The report of the Acting Finance Director dated June 30, 1982, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. *13. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY oaslurrEE ORDINANCE NO. 2627, AN ORDINANCE relating to City government administration; creating a Community Development Advisory Committee, defining its purpose, providing for appointment of members thereto and regulating its functions; and enacting Chapter 1.39, "Community Development Advisory Ccmmittee", and Sections 1.39.010, 1.39.020, 1.39.030, 1.39.040, 1.39.050 and 1.39.060 thereof, all as a new chapter and new section of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *14. ODNSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING REPAIRS TO WASHINGTON POOL A. RESOLUTION NO. D-4698, A RESOLUTION approving and ratify- ing the purchase of materials, work and labor for repairs to Washington Pool, without calling for formal bids. B. ORDINAWE APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING MONEY FOR REPAIR OF WASHINGTON POOL (First Reading) An Ordinance appropriating and transferring money to pay for the contracted work and materials associated with the repair of Washington Pool, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week or until August 3, 1982. JULY 27 1982 2 *15. OTHER BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PP&L IN ITS EFFORTS TO OBTAIN FROM FERC A RELICENSE FOR ITS MERWIN DAM Council member Barnett requested to abstain on this issue since he was not familiar with any background or history. After discussion by Council, it was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to approve the resolution as presented. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Barnett abstaining and Carmichael Absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4699, A RESOLUTION supporting Pacific Power and Light Company in its efforts to obtain from the Federal Energy Regulatory Cdrimission a relicense for its Merwin Dam, 11/ and opposing the efforts of the Clark-Cowlitz Joint Operating Agency to Obtain a license for Merwin Dam. Regarding the memo in the Council Information portion con- cerning the consultant's presentation on the Storm Drainage Master Plan, Council member Barnett stated he did not believe it is worth the anticipated fee of between $1,200 and $1,500 to have the consultants return for another presentation. Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities, said the consultants feel they have completed their obligation as stated in the contract, and therefore, are entitled to be reimbursed for another presentation. Council member Doty suggested that the Council try to review and discuss the plan - without the consultants present, with staff available for assistance. She further stated that if Council is unable to understand the material, it could then be decided whether the consultant's expertise is required. It was the general con- sensus of the Council to follow Council member Doty's recom- mendation. Council member Sparling questioned staff on the progress of solving the left turn signalization problem at Yakima Avenue and First Street. City Manager Zais said the sychronization report is not expected until late September. City Manager Zais informed Council that a tentative date of Monday, August 9, is being scheduled for a bus tour of the parks. It was the general consensus of the Council to meet at noon on August 9th to tour the City Parks, lasting approxH imately two hours. Staff will advise Council as to a pick-up location by the next Council meeting. Dennis Covell addressed the Council regarding the diversion dam for Naches River, stating the dam is showing signs of a partial collapse. Although his department was alerted to this possible problem several months ago, they were unable to investigate it until last week due to the water level. Covell stated this is being monitored daily, and distributed five II/ photographs of the dam. Mr. Covell said at this point they are exploring the existing contracts, talking with the irriga- tion company and plan to discuss this with the Fish and Game Department to determine What is required to resolve this prdblem on a temporary basis at this time. He stated one major Obstacle is that any investigation as to extent of damage would have to be conducted under water unles a coffer dam were utilized. Mr. Covell further stated he did not have an estimate of costs at this point, and that any permanent repair work probably would not be conducted until the end of the year when the water level was at its lowest. Dennis Covell also reported to Council regarding certain street lights going out at the improper time, stating that excessive moisture in the fuse boxes in causing corrosion. Specifically, the street lights are on the blocks of 16th Ave. from Spokane to Washington Ave., and on Washington heading west towards the airport. 9 n JULY 27 1982 ITEMS OF INFORMATION Memo from Planning Manager re: Neches Avenue Parking Lot. 7/22/82; letter from Parks Director to Bob Wilder, Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation re: letter of intent regard- ing application for funding for the development of Lions Swimming Pool. 7/20/82; letter from the Mayor to DARC Chair- man re: Community Development Advisory Committee. 7/20/82; memo from Director of Community and Economic Development re: Status Report - Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. 7/22/82; memo from Director of Community & Economic Development re: Fire Master Plan Status Report. 7/21/82; memo from Director of Public Works re: 1980, 1981 Washington Transit Systems Comparative Statistics. 7/15/82; letter from Yakima Valley Transportation Exchange re: meeting scheduled for Monday, August 2, 1982 re: level of service. 7/19/82; news release: Announcement of a public forum on community access television, July 27, 1982, Davis H.S. KIVA, 8:00 p.m.; minutes of the July 6, 1982 Planning Commission meeting; Council calendar for the month of August, 1982; and memo from Director of Engineering & Utilities re: Storm Drainage Master Plan - Consultant Presen- tation. 7/23/82. 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to cane before the Council, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:40 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael abse. . / READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE DATE 5V ,/ /7/0/ COUNCIL 4 I; DATE COUNel itR ATTEST: \Aifl ACTING CITY CLERK MAYOR ASSISTANT AYOR 1