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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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*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.
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