HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/1980 Adjourned Meeting 54:
OCTOBER 21, 1980
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session, on this date at 1:00 P.M. in the
Con Room of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members
present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan,
Lynn Carmichael, Bruce Crest, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
REPORTS
layor_Edmondson and Council members ,Carmichael, Crest and
Buchanan commented on their visit to the Port of Keelung,
Republic of China; each one reporting on a different day's
activities. Mayor Edmondson stated that the purpose of the
trip was to sign the Sister City relationship with the Port of
Keelung. She gave some statistics on the Port of Keelung and
the Republic of China.
Council member Doty gave an update on the Public
Transportation Committee activities. She commented that they
would like to have Council support by their signatures and
dollars, too, for a newspaper ad. She distributed copies of a
flyer that is being circulated door-to-door.
OORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Edmondson mentioned that AWC has requested local
officials to contact their COngressmen and Senators regarding
the decreasing of FRS funds. City Manager Zais commented that
the re-entitlement for FRS for the next three to five years
has been postponed until after the election.
Cbuncil member Hinman reported that he has received a survey
from the National League of Cities and inquired if all the
Council members had received it. Upon receiving a negative
response, he inquired if the other Council members would like
to complete this survey and return a composite of it to NLC.
It was the general consensus of the Council to have the survey
included in next week's packet.
INFORMATION REQUESTS
Council member Beauchamp expressed concern about the
increasing number of old houses being moved from different
places into the southeast area. He stated that Whoever is
moving these homes are not in any hurry to finish them and
lots of the houses are still sitting on blocks. He asked if
there are any regulations covering a time limit to have these
homes brought up to code. City Manager Zais stated he would
have to look at the Code.
Mayor Edmondson inquired about an outside utility that was
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authorized for Betty Melton. City Manager Zais commented on
the reasons for authorizing this connection. He explained
that this parcel was served with City water utilities Which
was channel led through a neighbor's water meter. He stated
that there was a dispute between the neighbors on the billing
and Mrs. Melton came and requested service. They were
previously served with water and they have agreed to pay all
the connection charges to install a water meter.
2. PROPOSED 1981 BUDGET REVIEW SCHEDULE
Council members discussed a proposed budget review schedule
and it was the general consensus of the Council to change the
beginning time of the November 12th meeting to 3:00 p.m.
3. DISCUSSION RE PROPOSED COUNCIL DISTRICT STUDY SESSION ON YAKIMA
URBAN AREA PLAN.
Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, asked about
printing the entire Urban Area Plan in the newspaper at a cost
of $12,000 to $15,000. She stated that to publish the Urban
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Area Plan Summary would cost about $2,000 to $3,000 for 1,000
copies and would not include the maps. She stated that the
County will pay about $5,000. Council members discussed the
feasibility of publishing the entire Plan, concern being
expressed about the cost to do so. It was MOVED by Hinman,
seconded by Buchanan to not print any plan or summary in the
paper.. Council member Doty suggested that an ad be placed
advising the citizens that a summary would be mailed to them
upon request. The question was called for the vote on the
motion. Carried by 5-2 show of hand vote. Beauchamp and
Edmondson voting nay. Discussion followed-and it was MOVED by
Hinman, seconded by Doty to mail out the supplement on request
by City residents. Carried by 4-3 show of hand vote.
Buchanan, Carmichael and Edmondson voting nay.
4. REPORT CF FINANCE DEPARTMENT RE 1979 GENERAL AUDIT BY STATE
EXAMINER.
City Manager Zais reported that a change in x1 icy has been
instituted so that COuncil would receive a copy of the audit
prior to its being made pUblic. Concern was expressed by
Council member Hinman that the auditor had made a policy
statement that the interfund loans should be made on a
temporary basis. Concern was raised by several Council
members on the lack of a system to 'monitor payment of leases.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of diussing collective
bargaining and prospective litigation. Unanimously carried by
voice vote.
BUSINESS MEETING
6. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beaudhamp,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman and City Manager
Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
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7. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Crest.
Mayor Edmondson announced that she. will have to leave the
Council meeting at approximately 3:30 p.m., at Which time
Acting Mayor Hinman will preside.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
II/ Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent
whether there were any additions or
deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
Council member Buchanan requested that Item NO. 14 be added to
the Consent Agenda and Mayor Edmondson requested that Item N.
13 be added. It was the general consensus of the Council that
the addition of Items No. 13 and 14, as requested, be made.
The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by
Buchanan, seconded by Doty that the Consent Agenda, as read,
te passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate
items on the Consent Agenda handled under motion without
further discussion).
*9. MINUTES
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The Council minutes of August 14, September 30 and October 7,
1980, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by
two Council members and no one present wishing to have said
- minutes read publicly.
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10. HEARING ON NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ABATE NUISANCE AND THE ISSUES CP
IMPOUNDMENT AND LIABILITY FOR THE COST, AS REQUESTED BY ALFRED
COMPTOM, 805 NORTH FRONT STREET
This being the time fixed for the hearing, and neither Mt.
Compton nor his being present, Mayor Edmondson
declared the hearin
11. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Edmondson proclaimed the week of October 19 through 25,
1980 as National Business Women's Week. She also proclaimed
the week of October 19 through 25, 1980 as International
Toastmistress Week. Council member Hinman, acting in his
capacity as Assistant Mayor, proclaimed the week of CdtohPr 19
through 25, 1980 as National Lupus week.
APPEARANCE BY SCOTT WILSON RE ANGLE PARKING REQUEST II/
Scott Wilson, owner of the business located at the
intersection of North 3rd and Yakima Avenues, displayed a map
of that area. He requested angle parking between Yakima
Avenue and the alley on North 3rd Avenue and maybe further
north of the alley to "A" Street. He reported that angle
parking would allow nine parking spaces and parallel parking
would only permit four parking spaces. He stated that the
street is of adequate width to allow the angle parking and
four lanes of traffic, plus a storage lane. He stated that it
would be safer for the vehicles to get back into the traffic --
flow with angle parking. Mayor Edmondson commented that that
is a contradiction to the City's Engineer's statement.
(Edmondson absent after 3:30 p.m.) Mt. Wilson also commented
- that parking meters aren't needed and to generate additional
revenue, the City should have free two-hour parking and
enforce it, rather than increase the parking meter rate. He
stated that the traffic on 3rd Avenue diminishes as it goes
north of Yakima Avenue. Council member Carmichael expressed
concern that the traffic on 3rd Avenue would increase in the
future When 3rd Avenue and 5th Avenue are linked together.
There was discussion on the development of the businesses on
the west side and the parking accommdations for those
businesses. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Crest to
accept the staff recommendation, as was done previously.
Council member Doty suggested that the businessmen in that
area meet to discuss getting a grant for parking facilities
and also net with DARC. Following discussion, the question
was called for the vote on the motion. Carried by 4-2 roll
call vote. Beauchamp and Hinman voting nay. Edmondson
absent.
DPuG PARAPHERNALIA
Sherry Ritson, 620 So. 38th Avenue, inquired about the status
of her previous request for the prohibition of the sale of
drug paraphernalia, inasmuch as the Kennewick Ordinance was
upheld by the Benton Cbunty court. She stated that she has II/
about 3500 signatures on the petition she is circulating.
Fred Andrews,, ,,City Attorney, reported that his staff will
review the decision made b/ the Court. He also stated that he
is in communication with the Kennewick City Attorney and he
will provide us with a copy of their ordinance plus some
suggestions to make on the drafting of the ordinance. He
stated that a report should be coming to Council in about two
or three weeks. He also stated that there would be a bill on
this filed in the State Legislature. Mrs. Ritson was assured
that she would be notified When this report comes to Cbuncil.
12. CONSIDERATION CP RESOLUTION TO MODIFIY THE !OUTSIDE UTILITY
EXTENSIONS FOR THE CITY OF YAKIMA
City Manager Zais stated that this resolution would provide
for temporary suspension of granting outside utility
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agreements. There are provisions by which utilities may be
extended, Which are defined in the resolution. The Council
- meMbers discussed the repercussions of suspending the outside
utility agreements. Discussion focused ' on the intent for
suspending the outside utility agreements and concern was
raised by a couple of Council members on the concerns
expressed by the County regarding the staffing of the Regional
Planning Department. _FP11OWing a lengthy discussion, Carol
Darby, Director of Community Development, suggested that
Council give her a week to define the implementing procedures
for the Regional Planning Office. It was MOVED by Beauchamp,
seconded by Doty to follow the suggestion of the Director of
Community Development and continue this on that basis to the
II/ next Tuesday study session. It was MOVED by Buchanan,
seconded by Carmichael to amend the notion that this
discussion be placed on the regular business agenda.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Edmondson absent. The
question was called for the vote on the original motion, as
amended. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Carmichael voting nay.
Edmondson absent.
10. HEARING ON unacE OF INTENTION TO ABATE NUISANCE AND ISSUE OF
IMPOUNDMENT ON LIABILITY FOR THE COST, AS REQUESTED BY ALFRED
COMPTOM, 805 NORTH FRONT STREET •
It having been determined that Mr. Compton is now present and
wishing to still have his hearing, it was the general
consensus of the Council that this hearing be held at this
time. City Attorney Andrews informed the Council about their
role in this hearing, as outlined in Section 6.84.202 and
6.84.010 of the Yakima Municipal Code. Alan Bischoff, Police
Officer, distributed pictures of the vehicle and pickup in
question. He summarized the complaint and his subsequent
' action in preparing the notice to abate. He reported on the
repairs the vehicle would . ,,need to become operable. Alfred
Compton, 805 No. 'Front 'Street, reported on the condition of
the 1970 Javelin and the 1940 GMC Pickup. He stated that the
parts for the Javelin are difficult to obtain because that was
the only year the model was made. He state he intends to
restore the 1940 GMC Pickup. He stated that these vehicles
won't fit in his garage because he has about 12 motorcycles
stored there. He stated that the Javelin has been moved
behind the garage and he is willing to move the pickup beside
it and cover them or build a fire wood fence to block the view
of the vehicles from the public. Following discussion, it was
MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Crest that the two vehicles
are found to be hulks by the definition in the code and to
allow Mr. Compton seven days from today until 3:00 p.m., to
screen the. vehicles or remove them from his property.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Edmondson absent.
*13. CHANGE ORDER NO. 17 - YAKIMA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. .3, PHASE I
Change Order NO. 17 for Contract No. 3, Phase I Wastewater
Treatment Plant Construction with Mullen & Associates was
approved..
*14. REPORT ON BUS SHELTERS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
The report on bus shelters in the Central Business District
was approved with the staff recommendation that the heaters
and lights be placed on 'a timing mechanism coordinated with
normal service hours; benches remain in the shelters; and
relocation of the shelter by People's,Store.
15. TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT RE LEFT TURN SIGNALIZATION AT FIRST
STREET AND YAKIMA AVENUE, FIRST AVENUE AND YAKIMA AVENUE AND
SIGNALIZATION AT 48TH AVENUE AND TIETON
Dennis Covell, City 'Engineer, reviewed the staff report and
recommendations. Following discussion, it was the general
consensus of the Council to wait until the P-50 Study has been
completed before taking any action on the signalization at 1st
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Street and Yakima Avenue. Following discussion on the
signalization at 48th Avenue and Tieton Drive, it was MOVED by
Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael to accept the staff
reccurendation for the intersection of 48th Avenue and Tieton
Drive and also the recommendation made on the intersection of
1st Avenue and Yakima Avenue. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Edmondson absent.
*16. OPTION EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH DENNIS COOK FOR CITY-CWNED PROPERTY
ON NOB HILL BOULEVARD
RESOLUTION NO. D-4341, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an option extension agreement with R. Dennis Cook.
*17. AGREEMENT WITH PRESTON L. SHEPHERD AND ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING
AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR WASTENATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT
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RESOLUTION NO. D-4342, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an agreement with Preston L. Shepherd and Associates
for professional engineering administrative services in
connection with EPA Grant NO. C-530557.
*18. ADDENDUM TO THE CITY-COUNTY JAIL AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. ID=4343, A authorizing and directing
the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
execute an Addendum to the City/County Jail Agreement.
*19. FINAL CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION PAYMENT ON 1980 NACHES SIDEWALK PROGRAM
The report from Director of Community Development, dated
10/10/80, with respect to the completion of the work on the
1980 Sidewalk Project, performed by Pattersons Custom
Concrete, be approved, the work be accepted and payment of the
final estimates as therein set forth is hereby authorized.
*20. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1980 BUDGET RE PAYMENT CF CAPITOL THEATRE
CARPET AND AIRPORT LEASE NEGOTIATIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 2455, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1980 Budget for
the City of Yakima; and appropriating, transferring and
reappropriating money within and among various funds and
accounts, all as appropriations for the 1980 City of Yakima
Budget.
*21. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1980 BUDGET .
AN ORDINANCE amending the 1980 Budget, appropriating,
transferring and reappropriating money within the Transit Fund
for Yakima Valley Transportation Exchange, having been read by
title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week
or until Tuesday, October 28, 1980.
22. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais commented on some of the items found in the
Council information packets. He informed Council that he
signed an acceptance for FEMA funds for about $800,000 and
should receive that check in a few days.
FOR COUNCIL INFORMATION
Items of information supplied to Council were: Copy of letter
from the Governor to the President re: amending agreement for
Federal/State Disaster Relief concerning Mount St. Helens
eruption. 10/6/80; Letter to Mayor Edmondson from DOE re:
financing of wastewater treatment plant. 10/2/80; Memo from
CDBG Manager re: Community Development Block Grant Recycling
Center Equipment Loss from 10/8/80 fire. 10/9/80; Progress
Report for August, 1980 from R.W. Beck & Associates on Waste-
water Treatment Plant. 9/29/80; Information Program for
Transit Sales Tax and Fact Sheet. 9/26/80; Correspondence
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between City Attorney and Richard C. Smith, Smith, Scott &
Mazzola re: Fire District 13 Billing to City of Yakima.
9/17/80 and 9/30/80; Letter from HUD re: Application for
Block Grant Disaster Assistance Funds. 9/30/80; Letter from.
HUD re: Result of field monitoring of CDBG Program. 9/29/80;
Letter from Yakima Valley Museum & Historical Assoc. re:
offer to serve on any appropriate body that may be appointed
to plan centennial celebrations. 9/25/80; Memo from Public
Works re: Volcanic Cleanup Efforts after July 15, 1980.
9/29/80; Monthly Report of Chief of Police for September,
1980; Mbnthly Report of Yakima Air Terminal for August, 1980;
Monthly Reports of Code Administration Office Activities and
Business Licenses for September, 1980; Agenda for Yakima
Housing Authority Meeting for October 14, 1980; Agenda for
Airport Advisory Commission meeting for October 21, 1980 and
9/24/80 Commission minutes; Minutes cf October 2, 1980
Downtown Advisory Redevelopment Committee; Minutes cf August
7, 15 and 22, 1980 Civil Service Commission; Minutes of
September 23, 1980 Board of Adjustment Meeting; Article from
"Ace Airport Report" entitled "The Formula Works".
Sept./Cct., 1980 issue; Chamber UP DATE, Vol. 2, No. 2,
October 13, 1980; P published by Airport Authority of
washoe County, J.W. entitled "How an Airport Works"; A-95 NEWS
IN BRIEF, Vol. 6, No. 10, COG, 10/9/80; Memo from Office of
Environmental Planning re: Betty Melton Outside Utility
Request (Water). 10/15/80; and Memo from Community
Development re: 72nd Avenue Sewer Trunk Line Construction:
Tieton Drive to Midvale Road. 10/15/80.
23. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that this meeting
be adjourned at the hour of 5:35 p.m., to then meet on
Thursday, October 23, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. at Davis High School.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Edmondson absent.
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