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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/26/1982 Study Session 2 9 OCTOBER 26, 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 Carmidhael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Budhanan, Shirley Doty, W. K. "Pete" Moore and Jack Sparling. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Barnett requested a report from staff regarding a situation Where, following a code inspection, a downtown businessman questioned the policy of requiring him to change his refuse, service to bin collection. He commented the businessman had indicated. that his one can refuse service was - - quite adequate for his needs. . Council mother. Doty asked about the feasibility of providing an after hours, deposit for Utility.Accounts. She suggested . that perhaps a. repository could be built :into the janitorial closet located in the "B" Street entrance hallway. Following discussion regarding the previous - ,inquiries about this project, City Manager Zais indicated the staff would research the feasibility of providing this service. 2. NOTIFICATION OF FILING OF REFERENDUM PETITION RE: REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICE It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Buchanan to table this item until receipt of notice of validated petition. Unanimously carried by voice, vote. Beauchamp absent. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION It_wasMOVED.by Buchanan, seconded by Barnett to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp Absent. BUSINESS MEETING . 4. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members ,cqmmenced the regular meeting, Mayor Carmichael presiding, Council members Barnett, Beauchamp, Budhanan, Doty, Mbore, Sparling' and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews,Fresent on roll call. 5. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council member Beauchamp. 6. CONSENT AGENDA II/ Mayor Carmichael referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning Whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Mayor Carmichael received one request for the addition of Item No. 23A, an off-agenda item, referring Petition No. 992 to the Engineering Department for a response. Council member Barnett requested the addition of Item No. 12. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items No. 12 and 23A, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Buchanan 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 handled under one motion without further discussion.) OCTOBER 26, 1982 293 Mayor Carmichael stated she received a request to discuss Item No. 22 out of sequence on the Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council to advance Item No. 22 to Item No. 7-A. 7. STUDY SESSION ITEMS None A. Item No. 22. ORDINANCE IMPOSING AND FIXING RATE OF ADDITIONAL SALES OR USE TAX City Manager Zais spoke about the preliminary 1983 budget, emphasizing the fact that there is nearly a million dollar deficit, II/ not including several special requests. He stressed the fact that the City has a very low reserve fund, Which needs to be stregthened to cover any possible emergencies. He further commented that the City should strive for less dependency on using FRS funds for General Fund budgeting, since this source may not be available for 1984. He reported that the FEMA audit of the City's volcano expense reimbursement request revealed an error in the formula used to calculate the eligible reimbursable amount to the City. He stated the City will receive $191,000, rather than the $452,000 previously anticipated. He commented that the revenue was to be applied towards retirement of the $229,000 loan against the City's Equipment Rental Fund and an additional $229,000 was to be applied towards the DOE loan for expenses for volcano clean-up at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Council meMber Moore commented that if it is necessary to increase the sales tax, he would support an increase of 0.3% rather than 0.5%. He reported that based upon nine months receipts, a 0.3% sales tax increase would generate $1,215,500 the following year, giving the City the opportunity to set up sane reserve funds. He stated that the County has not indicated if they are going to impose this additional sales tax and this would place businesses inside the City at a distinct disadvantage, trying to compete with businesses outside the City that already have a 0.3% tax advantage. Mayor Carmichael spoke in support of imposing the additional 0.5% sales tax, emphasizing the need to build the City's reserve fund and to avoid the necessity of making drastic cuts in personnel or services in 1983. Council member Beauchamp stated he would like to withhold his decision on the vote on the sales tax until after the hearing, to be held Wednesday evening. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Beaudhamp that this matter be decided at a special meeting of the Council to be held at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 28, 1982. Council member More commented that with the 0.3% sales tax increase, he is not projecting any major personnel or service cuts. City Manager Zais mentioned that there is a November 1st deadline to submit this to the State. Council member Sparling commented on how this additional tax would impact his business and stated he would not be willing to impose this tax unless the County also imposes a tax. The question was called for the vote on the Motion. Unanimously II/ carried by voice vote. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None 9. HEARING ON MAJOR MODIFICATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REQUESTED BY BURD & BURD FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 105 W. WASHINGTON AVENUE John Haddix, Associate Planner, was present to answer any questions. Scott Surd, 408 So. 60th Ave., Yakima, the applicant, was also available to answer questions. There being no citizen present wishing to speak to this issue, the public portion of the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan to accept staff's recommendation and have staff prepare legislation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 2:34 OCTOBER 26, 1982 10. HEAPING ON REDONE REQUESTED BY GERALD GIPSON FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 600 BLOCK OF S. 3RD STREET Gerald L. Gipson, 616 So. 3rd Street, the applicant, was available to answer questions. Those citizens present speaking in opposition to the rezone were L.E. (Lucinde) Bryant, 801 So. 4th St.; Beulah Lloyd, 611 So. 3rd Street; Pastor John E. Everhart, Mount Hope Baptist Churdh, 613 So. 3rd St.. Freeman R. Johnson, 613_ So. ,3rd Street, Geneve Johnson, 613 So. 3rd Street; and Johnny L. Rance, 812 So. ath Street. Pastor Everhart expressed the Church Board's concern about the different type businesses that are allowed under a B -2-zone, which could be a future problem. He requested that this hearing be delayed one week in order to meet with Mr. Gipson. Mr. Gipson, apace in support of this rezone, stating this location is a canplete eyesore, and needs rezoning to make the necessary improvements. Mr. Gipson said he has no objections to delaying the hearing a week. It was MOVED by II/ Barnett, seconded by Buchanan to continue this hearing at next Imeek's ,neeting, November 2, 1982. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 11. STATUS REPORT ON STORM DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN - It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Moore to remove Item No. - 11 from the table, for discussion. Dennis Cavell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, repOrted on the alternative of reducing the scope of the project, as apposed to approving the consultant's request for a 9% fee increase. He stated that the financial analysis, which would be deleted ftcm the project, is done to find the best funding for the capital improvonents. Council nether Doty reported she heard that public works projects are probably of format tnportance, if the Federal government sponsors a work prcgram. Mr. Covell reported that the consultant insisted_ on staying at the $25,000 plus the 9 percent for the drainage study, as outlined in the contract. Council member Doty suggested the financial study be done by staff with the assistance of Larry Lenz, U.S. Soil Conservation staff and Paul Strater, Kittitas/Yakima Econcmic Development District. Mr. Covell explained a drainage plan would give the City a cost estimate and analysis of any given project. Council member Moore stated the City cannot afford another project it can't implement. Council member Moore asked what information the City would have at the completion of Phase II of the study. Mr. Covell explained the City would have an indepth analysis of the existing system that would tell of deficiencies and segments which are missing, giving priorities of projects. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to allocate up to $25,000 and proceed with Phase II to canplete this particular study. Following discussion, the question was called for a vote on the motion. Failed by 4-3 hand vote. Barnett, Buchanan, Moore and Sparling voting nay. *12. SUBMISSION OF 1983 AIRPORT BUDGET II/ The submission of the 1983 Airport budget was accepted. *13. AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA ODUNTY FOR RADIO REPEATER TRANSMISSION SITE RESOLUTION NO. D-4723, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager. and City Clerk of the City of Yakige to execute an agreement with the County of Yakima for use of the Elephant Mountain Radio'Site. *14. RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT KIWANIS PARK RESOLUTION NO— D-4724, A RESOLUTIaN,authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease agreenent with John and GaiLlialker. OCTOBER 26, 1982 295 *15. CONSIDERATION OF ODLLECrIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS: A. couRcrivE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH I.A.F.F. Local 469 (LEOFF) RESOLUTION NO. D-4725, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a collective bargaining agreement for calendar year 1983 with Local 469, International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO. B. COLLECTIVE BAFGAINING AGREEMENT WITH I.A.F.F. LOCAL 469 (PERS) 11/ RESOLUTION NO. D-4726, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a collective bargaining agreement for calendar year 1983 with Local 469, International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO. *16. DISPOSITION OF DAMAGE CLAIMS: A. DAMAGE CLAIM FILED BY CHARLES JOHNSON RESOLUTION NO. D-4727, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $47.79 to Charles Johnson in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. B. DAMAGE CLAIM FILED BY DAVID GURAL RESOLUTION NO. D-4728, A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment of $106.20 to David F. Gural in settlement of a claim for damages filed with the City of Yakima. *17. RIGHT OF WAY USE PERMIT FOR COLUMBIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN The Right of Way Use Permit reguested by Columbia Federal Savings and Loan, was accepted. *18. APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT OF YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL SECURITY FENCE CONTRACT The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated October 26, 1982, with respect to the completion of the work on the Yakima Air Terminal Security Fence project, performed by McBride Fence Company, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *19. SET DATES OF HEARINGS FOR 1983 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION November 16 and 23, 1982 were set as the dates of hearings to consider the 1983 Community Development Block Grant applications. 20. AGREEMENT WITH DIAMOND PARKING, INC., RE: DOWNTOWN CITY PARKING LOTS City Manager Zais introduced Lee Senon, Chairman of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee, who attended this meeting to answer questions regarding the agreement with Diamond Parking, Inc. Resolution NO. D-4729, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Barnett that the resolution be adopted. Mayor Carmichael asked about the • change from receiving 50 percent to 45 percent of the total gross monthly parking revenues. Assistant City Manager, Wittenberg explained this was due to the City agreeing to share the expense of the City's Leasehold Tax. He reported the City will still issue parking permits for 23 stalls. (Council member Doty absent after 5:02 p.m.) Lee Senon mentioned some of the benefits to the City by leasing the operation on these lots, i.e., the upkeep, repair, snow removal would be maintained by Diamond Parking. Following discussion, the question was called for a vote on the notion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. 298 OCTOBER 26, 1982 RESOLUTION NO. D-4729, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Parking Lot Lease Agreement with Diamond Parking, Inc. 21, AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC PARKING LOTS IN THE CORE BUSINESS DISTRICT Mr. Semon announced DARC would like the Council to consider putting the 45 percent revenues into the PBIA fund to continue to improve the downtown area. Ordinance No. 2645 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Moore that the Ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2645, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; limiting parking time in the core business district; repealing regulations applicable to public parking lots operated by the II/ City; providing for the issuance of long term parking permits; amending Section 9.50.521, repealing Section 9.50.675 and enacting new Section 9.50.676, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Ccde; and declaring an emergency. 22. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING AND FIXING THE RATE OF AN ADDITIONAL SALES OR USE TAX IN THE CITY OF YAKIMA Considered under Item No. 7A *23. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND OJMPENSATION PLAN ORDINANCE NO. 2646, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and canpensation plan for City employees to be effective November 27,-1982; amending Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 23A. PETITION NO. 992 Petition No. 992, requesting that the City leave the two city street lights on full time during the ni hours on pole #226508 and pole #226601 on North 38th Avenue, Yakima, was referred to the Department of Engineering and Utilities. 24. OTHER BUSINESS City Manager Zais gave the Council members material to be used at the hearing on the 1983 Budget and one-half percent local sales tax increase proposal on October 27, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. in Room C of the Yakima Center. ITEMS OF INFORMATION Its of information supplied to Council were: letter from Yakima Valley Cablevision re: monthly report for elected officials and City management. 10/18/82; letter from Chamber of Commerce re: Council hearing on 1983 Budget. 10/82; memo from Sherry Brawn, Dispatcher re: Dial-A-Ride II/ Service/Provident Industries Shuttle. 10/22/82; memo from Parks Director re: Fund 311 Status Report of cash flow. 10/19/82; memo from Supervising Traffic Engineer re: 1st " Street/Yakima Avenue resynchronization. 10/19/82; letter from Director of Engineering and Utilities to McClure School Parent Council re: Petition in renovation considered for Nob Hill Blvd. between 16th and 40th Avenues. 10/18/82; minutes of October 5,1982 Commission Meeting; minutes of August 30, 1982 Utility Rate Advisory Ward Meeting; agenda for meeting of Parks and Recreation Commission. 10/25/82; and agenda for the Board of Adjustment Meeting. 10/26/82; 25. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to cane before the Council, it was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Barnett that the meeting be 297 OCTOBER 26, 1982 adjourned at the hour of 5:17 p.m. to then meet on this date at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers for a hearing to consider the G1eed area water service. Unanimously carried by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY /L DATE / yP pL CJ;�O/ .R ` / ` ?� '/�� DATE/ ? /s ° v COUNCIL R ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR •