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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/02/1982 Study Session 3O .NCVEMBER 2, 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 Carmidnael, Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Shirley Doty and Jack Sparling. Council member W. K. "Pete" Moore absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Beauchamp expressed his concerns regarding the paving project at 1st St. & Walnut and the timing of paving the intersection of 16th & Summitviea uhen citizens are trying to access Roosevelt School to vote. Denny Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, explained the delay in bidding this project until a decision was made to exclude the paving of the City Hall parking lot. He reported that a phone call to the contractor resulted in a change in the paving plans, allowing access to Roosevelt School. 2. STATUS REPORT ON 1982 UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODES It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Doty to move this to Item No. 9A on the Business Agenda. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Mbore absent. 3. REPORT REGARDING REQUEST FROM GREEWAY Dave Rhodes, Director of Public Wbrks, reviewed his report and explained the process to prepare this property for use other than a dump site, according to DOE requirements. City Manager Zais stated that an alternative site would be the old Fire training facility, Which is approximately 7.5 acres; however, there may be sane complications because that property was purdhased with bond funds. Jim Waiteside, member of Greenway Foundation, explained the proposed use of the property and stated it would take about two to three years to implement the plan. Mayor Carmichael inquired if the Foundation would be interested in developing that property, even if the City retained ownership of the property. Mr. Whiteside indicated that would be acceptable. Responding to Council member Beauchamp's question, Mr. Whiteside stated the Foundation would like a response to this request as soon as possible; maybe 2-3 weeks. Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to take this request under consideration and request additional information from staff on an alternate site and alternative plan for disposal of snow and other debris. 4. STATUS REPORT ON RECRUITMENT FOR POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND BUDGET It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Barnett to move this to Item No. 9-B on the Business Agenda. Unanimously carried by II/ voice vote. Moore absent. BUSINESS MEETING 5. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Carmidhael presiding, Council members Barnett, Beauchamp, Budhanan, Doty, Sparling, and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member Moore absent and excused. 6. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council member Buchanan. NOVEMBER 2, 1982 305 7. CONSENT AGENDA 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. Council member Barnett requested the addition of Item No. 9A. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Item No. 9A, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including Resolutions and Ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Mbore absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without II/ *8. mmur f E u s rther discussion.) The Council minutes of October 19, 1982, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read pUblicly. 9. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS *A. ITEM NO. 2 The status report on the 1982 Uniform Construction and Fire Codes, was approved. B. ITEM NO. 4 City Manager Zais presented a status report on the recruitment for the position of Director of Finance and Budget. He explained the difficulties being experienced, primarily because of the low salary offered. Council member Doty expressed concern about expending this amount of money for recruitment assistance, in view of the current job market. Council member Barnett expressed concern regarding the maximum wage proposal, which exceeds that of the other Department directors. City Manager Zais reported the top pay range for this position is $37,044, at this time, and he is recommending $39,500. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Beauchamp that the Director of Finance and Budget salary be the same as other Directors in class codes 1130, 1150 and 1170. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Doty voting nay. Moore absent. 10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None 11. HEARING ON REZONE REQUESTED BY GERALD GIPSON FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 600 BLOCK OF SO. 3RD STREET. (Continued from 10/26/82) This being the time set for the continued hearing, Pastor John E. Everhart, Mt. Hope Baptist Church, submitted a letter from his Churdi members thanking the Council for continuing the hearing and stating that they are strongly opposed to the rezone. Gerald L. Gipson, 616 So. 3rd Street, applicant, reported he net with the Mt. Hope Baptist Church members on November 1, 1982 to discuss this rezone; however, they did not cone to an agreement. Mr. Gipson asked for a straight rezone with no stipulations. Council member Beauchamp reported he checked the area and stated the appearance of Mr. Gipson's business is not increasing the value of that area. Council member Doty stated she also checked the area and expressed surprise at how many businesses are in that area. Delores Mitdhiem, P.O. Box 297, Parker, Washington, who owns the lot next to Mr. Gipson, spoke in favor of this rezone. Mrs. Mitchien reported that much of the debris comes from other tenants, on the other side of the alley. She told the Council that the vacant corner lot, (602 So. 3rd St. and Beech St.) is a fire hazard. She submitted pictures of the subject property and others in the vicinity. There being no other citizens present wishing to speak to this issue, the public portion of the hearing was declared closed. 308 NOVEMBER 2, 1982 It was MDVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan to deny the rezone in the 600 block of So. 3rd Street. City Manager Zais asked that each Council member state their reason for their vote. The question was called for the vote on the Mbtion. Failed by 4-2 roll call vote. Beauchamp and Sparling voting nay. Moore absent. Council member Buchanan stated he believes it is better to rezone than leave it as it is. Mayor Carmichael commented the area is better rezoned and put to some use. Council member Doty stated she concurs with the recornnendation of the Planning Commission. Council member Sparling asked to deny the rezone and send it back to the Planning Commission. council member Barnett indicated he supports the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff. Council member Beauchamp asked that the rezone be denied since the corner is not taken care of and he feels this issue would not have been approved, for any other section of town. City Attorney Andrews announced that the vote indicated to the Legal Department and staff, to bring back legislation II/ for the Council's formal vote to approve the rezone. 12. ENGAGEMENT OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR ODNDUCTING A WATER RATE ANALYSIS Frank Mabry, Superintendent, Water Division, requested ,authorization to engage a consultant to conduct a water rate analysis to provide detailed information for the water rates. Council member Doty reported she had spoken with a member of the Utility Rate Advisory Board, and he was under the impression the analysis would be done in-house, and was unaware of this proposal. Mr. Mabry explained the need for this program and the information it will provide staff, enabling then to prepare a water rate adjustment. City Manager Zais stated there is a tlx) cycle for rate reviews and adjustments and the budget cannot be balanced without these rates. Mr. Mabry reported a 17% adjustment increase is needed for the 1983 budget, as the drawing reserve in the water fund operations has gone down in the last two years. City Manager Zais explained that one major impact has been legal fees. It was MOVED by Budhanan, seconded by Barnett, to table this issue, until Council has heard from the Utility Rate Advisory Board. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Moore absent. *13. BUS ROUTES AND SCHEDULES FOR THE YAKIMA TRANSIT SYSTEM RESOLUTION NO. D-4730, A RESOLUTION establishing bus routes and schedules for the public transportation system operated by the City of Yakima. *14. AWARD OF VENDING MACHINE CONCESSIONS A. VENDING CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY II/ RESOLUTION NO. 0-4731, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a vending concession agreement with Pepsi Cola Bottling Company. B. VENDING CO/CESSION AGREEMENT WITH VENDAMAT VENDING RESOLUTION NO. D-4732, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a vending concession agreement with Vendamat Vending. *15. AMENDMENT TO THE OUTSIDE UTILITY POLICY RESOLUTION NO. D-4733, A RESOLUTION modifying the policy adopted by City of Yakima Resolution No. D-1250, adopted September 9, 1968, regarding the extension of city water and sewer services outside the corForate limits of the City of Yakima. 307 NOVEMBER 2, 1982 *16. AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 105 W. WASHINGTON AVENUE AS RMUESTED BY BURD & BURD ORDINANCE NO. 2648, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and granting a major modification of a planned development affecting property at 105 West Washington Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington. 17. OTHER BUSINESS ITEMS OF INFORMATION Items of information submitted to Council were: letter to Washington State Department of Revenue regarding City's notification to impose one-half percent local option sales tax. 10/29/82; letter from Union Pacific Railroad Company re: postponement of meeting regarding YVT Co. franchise. 10/14/82; article from Louisville, KY Courier-Journal. "Alderman May Try to Annex in County if Merger Loses." 10/21/82; article from Wall Street Journal, "Sewer Politics." 10/20/82; AWC Legislative Bulletin No. 17. 10/15/82; and minutes of 9/2/82 and 10/14/82 Civil Service Commission meeting. 18. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to cane before the Council, it was MOVED by Budianan, seconded by Doty that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:45 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. More absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY . A DATE ic1 Ne...-1-1". COUNfIL R DATE CO NCIL MEMBER ATTEST: ‘Xe "S- ' ( /0/.._ afThint.e..410.1-0 CITY CLERK MAYOR