HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/06/1981 Adjourned Meeting .73
JANUARY 6, 1981
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of City Han, 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 CF THE ORDER
MAYOR REPORTS
Mayor Edmondson announced that the item on Airport Restaurant
Parking Validation has been continued for further information.
She reported that a letter has been received from the Census
Bureau stating that there has been a correction made to the
map and the corrected census count will be reflected in the
final report. City Manager Zais commented that that amount
will be over 51,000. Mayor Edmondson stated that the Housing
Authority contacted Council some time ago about a joint
meeting and suggested February 2nd at 3:00 p.m. It was the
general consensus of the Council to schedule the joint meeting
with the Housing Authority for February 2, 1981 at 3:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBER APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND 'COMMISSIONS
Mayor Edmondson reported that there will be a COG general
membership meeting On January 21, 1981. She reviewed the
City's representatives serving on COG and stated that we must
have representatives names submitted to COG by January 9,
1981. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to
appoint Mayor Edmondson and Council member Doty to serve on
COG and Council member Beauchamp* to serve as the alternate.
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Mayor Edmondson then
inquired about appointing a representative from the Planning
Commission to COG. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by
Hinman to appoint Janet Snodgrass as the City's Planning
Commission representative and Mike Parsons as the alternate to
COG-. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Following
discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to
continue with the same representatives to the Health District
Board, vich are Mayor Edmondson and Council members Beauchamp
and Hinman with Council members Crest and Doty serving as
alternates. Following Council member Hinman's inquiries
regarding the sales tax increase implementation, it was MOVED
by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to ask staff to bring
information regarding regulations and implementation of the
sales tax. Carried by 5-2 voice vote. Buchanan and Crest
voting nay. Mayor Edmondson stated that Judy Tassielli's
appointment on the Parks and Recreation Commission will expire
and she has indicated a desire to continue serving on the
Commission. It was the general consensus of the Council to
refer this matter to the Council Committee for appointments to
the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mayor Edmondson reported
that the Committee of the Council for appointment to the
Airport Advisory Commission has recommended that W. Burnham
Smith be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Gary Robbbins.
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It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan to accept the
recommendation of the Council Committee and appoint W. Burnham
Smith to fill the vacancy left by Gary Robbins. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Following discussion, it was the
general consensus of the Council to request an update on the
list of terms that will expire in 1981. Mayor Edmondson
inquired if Council would like to limit the application for
one Commission only, however, it was the general consensus of
the Council to have the applicant indicate their preference
for a limit of three commissions and prioritize their choices.
Council member Hinman suggested that the applications be
destroyed after one year and keep a list af names for
contacting them for another application. It was the general
consensus of the Council to follow this suggestion.
Inadvertently omitted: Council member Crest will
also serve as alternate to COG.
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Council rember Carmichael expressed her concern that during
the holidays she witnessed youngsters purchasing liquor
outside the liquor stores. It was the general consensus of
the Council to refer this matter to staff. Council member
Carmichael reported that she was contacted by a resident on
46th Avenue reporting that the shrubs that were promised to he
planted around the Glascam project have not been planted and
there is a weed problem there. City Manager Zais stated that
staff would investigate the requirements of the Planned
Development regarding the shrubbery and check on the weed
problem. Council member Carmichael also reported that she has
been receiving calls about the Christmas decorations still
being up. Willis White, Director of Public Works, reported
that his crews have been taking them down this week.
2. RESTAURANT PARKING VALIDATION
Item continued.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Continued to end of meeting.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman and City Manager
Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call.
5. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council nember Crest.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Edmondson 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 Rdmondson removed Item No. 18 from the Agenda. She also
removed Item No. 17 off the Consent Agenda for an amendment.
Council member Doty requested that Item No. 24 be added,
however, City Manager Zais stated that he would like to
continue that item for two weeks. City Manager Zais also
requested that Item No. 21 be removed from the Consent Agenda
in order to make an amendnent. He further requested that Item
No. 23 be deferred indefinitely, as the adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan must be adopted along with the Zoning
Ordinance. It was the general consensus of the Council that
the deletion of Items No. 17, 18, 21 and 24, 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 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.)
*7. MINUTES
The Council minutes of December 9 and 11, 1980 were approved,
having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and
no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly.
8. HEARING ON PETITION NO. 964, FILED BY RAINIER -BANK FOR VACATION OF
ALLEY.
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Council member Beauchamp questioned the access of the alley
for trucks. Larry Wright, Planning Manager, described the
alley and reported that trucks will be able to use it. There
being no citizen present wishing to speak to this matter, the
public portion of the hearing as closed. It was MOVED by.
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Hinman, seconded by Crest to instruct staff to prepare the
proper legislation to vacate the alley using the findings in
the staff report. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
9. HEARING ON PETITION NO. 961 FILED BY MANTEY, INC. TO ANNEX PROPERTY
IN THE VICINITY CF SOUTH NCB HILL BOULEVAPD AND EAST CF 38TH
AVENUE.
There being no citizen present wishing to speak to this
matter, the public portion of the hearing was closed. It was
MOVED by Doty, seconded by Beauchamp to direct staff to
prepare the legislation to approve the annexation requested
using the staff findings. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
10. HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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Council member Doty inquired if there are any plans available
for the program. Dennis Covell, City Engineer, stated that
there are as-built plans available and we have a cost estimate
and criteria for the work we have to do to improve the
project, along with a description of that we intend to do.
There being no citizen present wishing to speak to this
matter, the public portion of the hearing was closed. It was
MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to direct that
legislation be prepared in accordance with the staff report.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
11. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
No citizens were present wishing to speak at this time.
12. EXTENSION CF INTERFUND LOANS
City Manager Zais commented that in the last few years, we
have reduced the list of interfund loans. Art Zerbach,
Director of Finance & Budget, gave some background information
on the interfund loans for the City Shops property. He
recommended that either the City sells the land on Nob Hill
Blvd. and repay the loan or have the Water-Sewer Fund purchase
the property following a property appraisal; any balance
would go to the Transit Fund. City Manager Zais commented
that there is a first right of refusal clause in the contract.
W. K. "Pete" More, former Council member, gave some history
on this sale. He stated that it is not good business to have
this outstanding interfund loan and recomended selling the
property and let it get back on the tax rolls. Following
discussion, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest to have
the property appraised then do a two step approach about
putting it on the market or selling it to the Water-Sewer
Fund. City Manager Zais stated he would continue the loan and
obtain the appraisal and put the property up for sale. The
question was called for the vote on the motion. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Resolution No. D-4397 was read by
title and was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Doty to adopt
the Resolution. Ines Rice, citizen, encouraged the Council to
sell the property. She stated she is not in favor of selling
it to the Water-Sewer Fund. The question was called for the
vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4397, A RESOLUTION extending the date for
repayment of various interfund loans.
13. REQUEST FROM CENTRAL WASHINGTON COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH RE
PARKING PERMITS
City Manager Zais cemented that in order to grant their
request, there would have to be a policy decision made by
Council and an amendment to the Ordinance. Terry Walker,
Mental Health, reported they have expanded their services and
have a need for additional parking. Discussion followed about
the available parking in that area. Mayor Edmondson stated
that there isn't any such thing as on-street parking permits.
Mr. Walker stated that they were asking for a permit that
would allow them to park overtime without getting tickets.
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Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the
Council to not make any exceptions to grant this request.
*14. PURCHASE LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR PLUMBING REPAIRS AT THE YAKIMA AIR
TERMINAL
RESOLUTION NO. D-4398, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase
of labor and materials for the repair of plumbing at the
Yakima Air Terminal.
*15. LEASE LAND FOR CHESTERLEY PARK AND TAHOMA CEMETERY FOR AGRICULTURAL
PURPOSES.
A. RESOLUTION NO. D-4399, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
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Yakima to execute an agreement portion ent leasing a rtion of
Chesterley Park to Clarence Franklund.
B. RESOLUTION NO. D-4400, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute an agreement leasing a portion of
Tahoma Cemetery to Ted Van Keulen.
*16. GRANT RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT FOR HOPS EXTRACT CORPORATION - 305
NORTH SECOND AVENUE
The right-of-way use permit requested by Hops Extract
Corporation, 305 NO. Second Avenue, was granted.
17. EXECUTE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH AFSCME
Mayor Edmondson stated that a change of address had to made
within the contract. Resolution No. D-4401 was read by title
and it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Hinman that the
Resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
' RESOLUTION NO. D-4401, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing
the 'City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to
- execute a collective bargaining agreement for the calendar
year 1981 with the Washington State Council of County and City
Employees, Local 1122 of the American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO.
18. EXECUTE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH YPPA
Item continued.
*19. OUT-�'-STATE TRAVEL
The out-of-state travel request for: Clara Sanders, Finance
Department, to Phoenix, Arizona to attend a seminar on grant
administration, was approved.
*20. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING NONEYWITHIN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
An Ordinance amending the 1980 Budget; having been read by
title only previously, was passed.
ORDINANCE NO. 2484, AN ORDINANCE amending :the 1980 Budget for
the City of Yakima, appropriating-the amount of $309,514 from
unappropriated money in 124-Community Development Fund to
various accounts therein, as a 1980 appropriation for
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21. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONEY WITHIN AND AMONG VARIOUS FUNDS RE
CEMETERY FUND
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City Manager Zais reported that in the process of closing the
books, it was revealed. that an additional requirement of
$6,000 is needed to cover expenses. He stated that this would
be considered the first reading of the appropriation ordinance
for the amount of $26,000. An Ordinance amending the 1980
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Budget appropriating and transferring funds and accounts, re
Cemetery Fund; having been read by title only at this meeting,
was laid on the table for two weeks or until Tuesday, January
13, 1981.
*22. ORDINANCE APPROVING THE IHN REZONE REQUEST AND REZONING SAID
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1705 SOUTH 24TH AVENUE
ORDINANCE NO. 2485, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommenation
of the Planning Commission and rezoning property located at
1705 South 24th Avenue in the City of Yakima from R-3,
Multiple Family Zone, to M-4, Planned Industrial Zone.
23. ORDINANCE ADOPTING URBAN AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
It continued indefinitely.
24. ORDINANCE RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES FOR PROPERTY AND SERVICES AT
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TAHOMA CEMETERY
It continued for two weeks.
. 24A. PURCHASE OF PARKING TICKETS
Resolution No. D-4402, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Beauchamp, seconded by Doty to adopt the Resolution.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4402, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase
of supplies without calling for bids.
25. OTHER BUSINESS
TRANSIT COMMITTEE
Council member Hinman inquired about the status of formulating
the transit committee. Mayor Edmondson reported that Council
had directed - her to write several individuals Who were
interested in serving on this committee and advise them that
it would be a committee composed of Council members. She
asked which Council members would be interested in serving on
this committee and it was the consensus of the Council that
the Committee be composed of Council members Doty, Hinman and
Carmichael. Council members Buchanan, Crest and Beauchamp
will serve as alternates. Mayor Edmondson suggested- that
Council member Doty be the Chairman of this committee.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Zais announced that he has accepted the offer by
Governor Spellman to serve on a State-wide committee to
address local government issues.
City Manager Zais commented that the Police and Fire Civil
Service Commission has requested that the Civil Service
Register for Police Officer be invalidated. He further
reported that the Commission's final action was to dismiss the
Personnel Officer from further action on the Civil Service
Commission, by a 2-1 vote. The Municipal Code states the
responsibility of the Personnel Officer and the Personnel
Office. He stated that the Commission will be advised of that
fact and try to discuss with them further on areas we will
work on for cooperation.
COUNCIL INFORMATION
Its of information supplied to Council were: memo from
Director of Finance & Budget submitting resignation.
12/31/80; memo from Community Development re Cascade notice to
suspend service to Olympia. 12/26/80; memo from City Manager
re management compensation. 12/31/80; memo from Personnel
Office re 1981 holiday schedule. 1/1/81; memo from Finance
Department re attached letter from Mr. Hawkes. 12/23/80;
Board of Adjustment minutes for December 23, 1980 meeting;
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Yakima City Planning Commission Agenda for 1/6/81; Association
of Washington Cities - -publication City News. December 1980;
and Senior Citizen Center Bulletin for January 1981.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was MOVED by BeauchaMp, seconded by Buchanan to move into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending
litigation and then immediately adjourn the neeting.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
26. ADJOURNMENT
Following the completion of Executive Session and there being
no further business to cone before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at the hour of 5:25 p.m.
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