HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/1982 Study Session JULY 20, 1982
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beaudhamp, Shirley Doty,
W. K. "Pete" Moore, and Jack Sparling. Council member Lynn Buchanan
absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Doty reminded the public and Council of the
upcoming transportation hearing Thursday evening at the County
Courthouse regarding PTBA. Council member Moore questioned
staff as to the necessity of Neil Dickensen tendering his
resignation from the Board of Appeals for conflict of interest
purposes. City Attorney Andrews stated he was not sure there
was a conflict of interest at this point, but if his insurance
company did represent the City, there definitely would be a
conflict of interest. As further explanation, the City Attor-
ney stated this conflict arose because the Board of Appeals
has quasi-judicial power and members are public officers;
whereas, for instance, the Planning Commission functions in an
advisory capacity to the City Council and has no separate
judicial power on its own. Council instructed staff to so
advise the members on the Board of Appeals of their subject-
ibility to conflict of interest laws and hag they differ from
the other commissions due to their judiciary authority.
Council member Sperling said he felt the parks are in a state
of disrepair and that any funds allocated to parking lot
improvements should go towards maintaining the parks instead.
After much discussion by Council and input from Chief Carroll,
Acting Director of Parks & Recreation, Assistant City Manager
Wittenberg stated that a written report could be provided
Council detailing funds and utilization of Parks personnel.
However, if Council so desired, he would schedule a tour of
the parks to witness the Parks personnel in action. Council
member Barnett stated this proposal seemed most constructive,
and Council member Moore recommended starting the Study Ses-
sions earlier and to conduct this type of business under Study
Session.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Barnett to move into Exec-
utive Session for the purpose of discussing prospective and
pending litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Buchanan absent.
BUSINESS MEETING
3. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meet-
ing, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Doty, Moore, Sparling and Assistant City
Manager Wittenberg and City Attorney Andrews present on roll
call.
4. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Beaudnamp.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Carmichael _referred to the items placed on the Consent
Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or dele-
tions from either Council members or citizens present. Coun-
cil member Doty requested that Item No. 13 he removed from the
Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council
that the deletion of Item No. 13, as requested, be made. The
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Acting City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items. It was
MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp 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 be handled under one motion with-
out further discussion.)
*6. MINUTES
The Council minutes of July 13, 1982 were approved, having
been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one
present wishing to have said minutes read pdblicly.
7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS
II/ None
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Richard "Red" Miller, 115 No. Naches, #301, of Keep America
Beautiful organization, stated there are other ways of improv-
ing the parks and the City besides spending more money. One
such method is through a voluntary program entitled Clean
Committee System (CCS). Also, a Woodsy Owl Convention is
going to be held at the Yakima Mall, October 1st, and a
clean-up campaign is scheduled for October 13-21.
9. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN GARBAGE ODLLECTION REGULATIONS
PERTAINING TO BIN SERVICE (Continued from 7/13/82 meeting)
It was the general consensus of the Council to reopen this
matter as a public hearing only to those individuals who had
spoken previously but have new information to provide the
Council at this time. Larry Mathews, 805 S. 17th Ave., re-
quested that if the Council is in favor of this ordinance,
that it be submitted for a vote of the people. Mary Hersey,
1107 S. 31st Ave., Business Representative of AFSCME Local
1122, said she spoke with AFSCNE's General Counsel in
Washington, D.C., Mr. Larry Weinberg. She stated that Mr.
Weinberg knew of no other city Where this is an issue, and
that the City could remain as one of the competitors. Mr. R.
L. "Dick" Wield, 415 N. 3rd St., attorney for Yakima Valley
Disposal, stated that in his opinion there is a serious
question as to Whether the city is in violation of antitrust
laws at present. After further discussion, the public portion
of the hearing was declared closed. Ordinance No. 2625,
having been read by title, it was MOVED by More, seconded by
Barnett, that this ordinance be passed. After further
discussion, the question was called for the vote on the
motion. Carried by 4-3 roll call vote. Beauchamp, Carmichael
and Doty voting nay.
II/ ORDINANCE NO. 2625, AN ORDINANCE relating to health and
sanitation; defining terms and adopting regulations pertaining
to garbage collection and disposal; amending Sections and Sub-
sections 4.16.140C, 4.16.140C(1), 4.16.150, 4.16.170(k), and
4.16.180C and repealing Section 4.16.185, all of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code.,
10. REPORT ON CITY HALL EAST PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT AND PBIA PARKING
LOT CONSTRUCTION
John Beer, Jr., Director of Community and Economic Develop-
ment, responded to questions posed by Council, especially in
regards to the So. 2nd St. lot. Council member Doty wanted to
know if the DARC Committee was aware of these proposed im-
provements and Mr. Beer informed her that nothing was dis-
cussed recently; however, many months ago DARC was fully aware
of the situation and questioned Why the improvements had not
been performed prior to that time. Council member Barnett
said he had no problem with the PBIA issue, but did feel the
monies allocated to improving the City Hall parking lot could
be better utilized, specifically mentioning maintenance of the
parks. Mr. Beer mentioned that the lots do not conform to the
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minimum standards imposed by the City Zoning Ordinance, and as
such, the City appears to condone a double standard. It was
MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan to approve the So.
2nd Street parking lot PBIA improvements and delete the City
Hall parking lot from same. Carried by 6 -1 roll call vote.
Carmichael voting nay.
*11. REPORT ON WASTERATER TREATMENT PLANT STAFFING REORGANIZATION
The report on the Wastewater Treatment Plant staffing re-
organization was approved.
*12. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT TO AIR TERMINAL BOARD
The Council confirmed the appointment of Melinda Pulliam as
the fifth member to the Air Terminal Board.
13. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT OF
COSTS FOR THE SOUTH FIRST STREET PROJECT
Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities, reported
that these funds were the result of a bid being quite lower
than projected. Council member Doty further questioned the
feasibility of using these monies toward other projects, such
as seal coating. Mr._ Covell stated these funds could not be
utilized in that fashion because those funds can't be used for
maintenance purposes. Resolution No. D -4695 having been read
by title, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Doty to adopt
the resolution. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D -4695, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and Acting City Clerk of the City of Yakima
to execute Supplement No. 4 to an agreement with the State of
Washington, Department of Highways, for partial reimbursement
of costs for overlay of South 1st Street from Mead to Arling-
ton Streets.
14. OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Covell informed the Council that in addition to the
supplements individually provided regarding storm water
management, there are also two camplete manuals which are
available through the Clerk's Office. Council inquired about
status reports on various City projects, to which Mr. Covell
responded. Mayor Carmichael informed the Council that the
meeting for evaluating the City Manager is scheduled for
Wednesday, August llth at 9:00 a.m. and that she is still
checking on a location.
ITEMS OF INFORMATION
Items of information supplied to Council were: status report
on the Co-Op Family Victory Garden. 7/6/82; letter from Neil
Dickensen resigning fran the Board of Appeals. 7/13/82;
article from the 7/20/82 Wall Street Journal, "Big Cities Plan
Attack on Reagan Policies That Support Cuts in Federal Urban
Aid."; article from 7/14/82 Wall Street Journal, "Reagan
Renews 'New Federalism' Push as Mayors Call Plan Naive and
Simplistic. "; article from 7/14/82 Wall Street Journal, "Star
of Snow Belt: Indianapolis Thrives On Partnership of City,
Business, Philanthropy. "; memo from Director of Community &
Economic Development re: Outside Utility Request for sewer
service to serve residents at 1114 S. 68th Avenue. 7/15/82
(Floyd Brunner);.memo from Director of Community & Econamic
Development re: Outside Utility Request for sewer service
requested by Kenneth Ulrich for residence at 1301 S. 43rd
Avenue. 7/13/82; minutes of 6/15/82 Police & Fire Civil
Service Canmission meeting; minutes of 7/6/82 Police & Fire
Civil Service Canmission meeting; and minutes of 6/3/82 Com-
munity Programming Advisory Commission meeting.
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15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to cane before the Council, it
was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp that this meting '
be adjourned at the hour of 4:15 p.m.
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