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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/05/1982 Study Session 916 OCTOBER 5, 1982 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Lynn Carmichael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beaudhamp, Lynn Budhanan, Shirley Doty, and W. K. "Pete" Moore. Jack Sperling absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GDOD OF THE ORDER Council member Moore requested that staff respond to the petition from McClure School Parent Council advising them that Council is not considering renovating Nob Hill Blvd. without any sidewalks. He further questioned whether the $5,000 donation for the Sunfair Parade, as mentioned in the report fran the Police Dept., is in addition to the $5,000 already given. City. Manager Zais stated that the total contribution was $10,000. Council member Moore expressed his concern about spending this much money on the Sun Fair Parade. In regards to the letter from John Beer, Jr., to the DARC Committee regarding the sprinkler systan ordinance, Council member Moore questioned as to when had this matter became a function of the Community Development Deparbnent, since he felt this should be part of the Fire Departnent's responsibility. City Manager Zais stated he had requested the Community Development Department undertake this project since Code Inspection is part of their organization and this project pertains to codes. Council member Moore stated he would prefer this matter come under discussion as part of the Fire Master Plan. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to hold this matter in abeyance until Council receives input from the City Manager regarding the Fire Master Plan. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sperling absent. Council member Doty mentioned that the Park-and-Ride program was a tremendous success and that Ken Wilson, Oration Supervisor, did a remarkable jdb and should be so recognized. Council member Barnett mentioned that in response to an editorial in the paper regarding the storm drainage plan, the issue is not whether the City should implement this plan or all the others being considered (street lights, sidewalk improvements, Nob Hill Blvd. improvements), but whether the residents can pay for all of these, and that each Council member must - make individual judgments as to priorities. Mayor Carmichael mentioned that Vince Nubling wished to be considered for reappointment to the Planning Commission. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to reappoint Vincent Nubling for a six-year term on the Planning Cc:mission. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sperling absent. 2. REPORT ON STREET LIGHT TURN-CUT PROGRAM Hank Hein, Supervising Traffic Engineer, was available for Council questions. Council member Beauchamp questioned to that extent is the turn out of lights in residential areas being proposed. Mr. Hein advised this is still being limited to one side of arterial streets only, although certain arterials do run through residential sections. Council member Doty questioned the possibility of certain street lights being out for an entire month '-under the proposed maintenance plan. Mr. Hein advised this could feasibly occur. He further stated that although the maintenance schedule is to begin on a monthly basis, it might be possible to return to a mire frequent maintenance schedule once the program is firmly established. Council marker Barnett expressed his concern about the possibility of blacking out residential areas and felt any savings generated by this procedure would be negligible compared to newly created problems such as security. Council member Moore voiced his agreeffent. Council member Doty stated she felt this program should continue in OCTOBER 5, 1982 277 effect for a While longer, be closely monitored and then studied again for any needed dhanges. It was MOVED by Mbore, seconded by Budhanan to continue this discussion as part of the regular business meeting under Item No. 7-A. 3. STATUS REPORT ON URBAN AREA PLAN IMPLEMENTATION John Beer, Jr., Director of Community & Economic Development, distributed a letter dated October 4th from the attorney retained on this matter, Mr. Fessler, which stated he will have a draft copy of the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance by October 15th. Also, Dick Anderwald, Planning Director for Yakima County, distributed a package fran the Board of County Commissioners proposing an interim ordinance resulting in the II/ elimination of duplicative project reviews. Mr. Anderwald that also wished to point out at the letter fran the Commissioners states their desire to discuss this proposal with the City Council later this month. Mr. Beer advised that there is a difference of opinion between the City and County involving duplicate review of ccmnercial, industrial and multi-family projects, but that no problem exists in proposing the elimination of duplicate review by the City on County single-family long and short subdivisions. City Manager Zais explained there would be no problem in Council approving the staff recommendations presented and later meeting with the County to discuss any existing differences. It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Doty to continue this discussion as part of the regular business meeting under IteM No. 7-B. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. BUSINESS MEETING 4. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett, Beaudhamp, Budhanan, Doty, Moore and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Sparling absent and excused. 5. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Carmichael referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning Whether there were any additions or deletions fran either Council members or citizens present. Council member Barnett requested the deletion of Item Nos. 12a and 13; and Council member Budhanan requested the deletion of Item No. 10. It was the general consensus of the Council that II/ the deletion of Item Nos. 10, 12a and 13, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and an ordinance by title. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Moore 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 motion without further discussion.) 7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS A. ITEM NO. 2 Council member Doty questioned whether PP&L would be able to go through committee meetings and still meet their time constraints. Bob Zike, Operations Manager for PP&L, felt this would not generate a problem and agreed with the staff recommendations. It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Budhanan that the Mayor be empowered to appoint two Council members and one alternate to meet jointly with staff and PP&L representatives to fully explore the intentions of both the 278 OCTOBER 5, 1982 City and the company in regards to street lights. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. It was the general consensus of the Council that said committee shall consist of Council members Doty and Moore with Mayor Carmichael as alternate. B. ITEM NO. 3 It was MOVED by Moore, seconded by Doty to have staff prepare an amendment to Resolution No. D-1250 to reflect that the City will no longer conduct a duplicate review on County single-family long and short subdivisions and said amended resolution to become effective at the time the County adopts the Interim Ordinance. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. It was the general consensus of the Council that a meeting be scheduled with Council and County Commissioners by October 15th to review the proposed Interim Ordinance. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mayor Carmichael advised that the Board members of Yakima Valley Transportation - Elderly & Handicapped have asked for a two-week postponement. 9. HEARING ON COUNCIL ENDORSEMENT OF SJR 143, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCING This being the time fixed for the hearing on SJR 143, Community Redevelopment Financing, John Beer, Jr., Director of Community & Economic Development, gave a presentation outlining the purposes, and pros and cons of the proposed bill Which will appear as a ballot issue on November 2nd, and requested Council endorsement of sane. There being no citizen present wishing to - speak to this issue, the public portion of the hearing was closed. Council member Barnett wished the record to reflect that proper notice had been given on this matter by means of publication in the local newspaper. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to have Council endorse SJR 143. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. 10. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CABLE TV CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF TOPPENISH Resolution No. D-4714, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Moore to adopt the resolution as read. Council member Buchanan questioned how this agreement would be able to generate $600 of additional revenue. Bruce Crest, Cable Communications Coordinator, explained that this statement is misleading, since in reality it is a reimbursement and not additional revenue. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Sperling absent. RESOLUTION NO. D-4714, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to II/ execute a Cable TV Consultation Agreement with the City of Tcppenish, Washington. *11. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT WITH PRIME COMPUTER, INC. FOR LEASE OF A COMPUTER DISK DRIVE AND CONTROLLER EQUIPMENT RESOLUTION NO. D-4715, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an addendum agreement with Prime Computer, Inc. 12. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIMS A. Resolution No. D-4716, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Moore to adopt the resolution as read. Council member Barnett questioned the procedure for giving notification to residents regarding the flushing of watermains. City Attorney Andrews outlined the current 27 OCTOBER 5, 1982 procedure and stated it may not he considered adequate and that a better procedure would be to mail _a notice to those residents which might be affected. The question was called for a.. vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call ' vote. Sperling absent. - _RESOLUTION NO. D-4716, A RESOLUTION the payment of $53.50 to Velma: M., Reinmuth in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. *B. RESOLUTION , DENYING PAYMENT TO JACK CARLTON RESOLUTION NO. D-4717, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Jack II/ Carlton in the amount of $76.98 filed with the City of Yakima. -- 13. -ORDINANCE REG IIC UIAT INDUSTRIAL WASTE SEWER USE An Ordinance regulating industrial waste sewer use and providing for disposal and treatment of septage waste material, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Doty, Seconded by Beauchamp to adopt the ordinance as read. Council member Barnett stated he had no problem with the ordinance, but did question the procedure followed; specifically stating a lack of coordination with the Health Department, since they were unaware of this proposed ordinance. Council member Moore requested further information he provided such as those sections of the ordinance which are being repealed. John Fisher, Wastewater Superintendent, stated Health Department guidelines had been followed in the preparation of this ordinance, and he is planning to meet with their officials after this ordinance has been approved. City Manager Zais recommended that this ordinance be tabled until his staff can coordinate their efforts with the Health Department. It was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Buchanan to table this item until staff has met with the Health Department. Carried by 4-2 roll call vote. Doty and Moore voting nay; Sperling absent. 14. OTHER BUSINESS City Attorney Andrews advised that in the lawsuit, Bishop vs. City of Yakima, the Court has reconsidered and is granting reimbursement of attorney's fees of approximately $30,000 to the opposing side. However, Mr. Andrews felt the insurance company would be responsible for paying these monies and not the City. Mayor Carmichael announced that the Chamber of Caturerce Banquet will be October 14, Thursday evening, at the Convention Center, with cocktails being served at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m. II/ ITEMS OF INFORMATION of Information suppli fr ed to Council were: petition an McClure School Parent Council re: proposed renovation plans for Nob Hill Boulevard. 9/23/82; Department of Social and Health Services Plan for meeting federal and state budget reductions, October 1, 1982 - June 30, 1983 prepared by Alan J. Gibbs, Secretary. 9/24/82; merrorandurn to Police Chief LaRue re: Cost of Sunfair Parade and Fun Run. 9/28/82; merrorandurn to DARC members from Director of Community & Economic Development re: Proposed Sprinkler Requirements; article from 9/27/82 U.S. News & World Report, "To Rebuid America - $2.5 Trillion Job."; article frcm 9/29/82 Wall Street Journal, "Cities Getting Part of Profits for Giving Aid to Developers"; and minutes of September 7, 1982 Planning Commission meeting, and agenda for October 5, 1982 Planning Commission meeting. 280 OCTOBER 5, 1982 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to cane before the Council, it was MOVED by Nicore, second& by Bu,ctianan that this meting be adjourned at the hour of 4 : 25 p . M. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Sparling absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY DATE/ oDUNCIL R DATE ft/Vid.. 0OUNCELR ATTEST: e ahe--o-/ 111 110 _ CITY CLERK I MAYOR