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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 Inadvertently left blank. JULY 20, 1982 2 :2'' 0 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 224 JULY 20, 1982 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. JULY 20, 1982 225 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. READANDCERTIFIEDACCURATEBYDATE, P L 2 ' ODUWIL MEMBE / u/r..47 /06( DATE gi6A1 COUNCL MEMBER ATTEST: 7 4 5Ce/ ( z_e_4,t- / • ACTING CITY CLERK i MAYOR 1.1_AALLm.2 0 •