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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. II/ 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. 239 JANUARY 6, 1981 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. - , 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. 0 JANUARY 6, 1981 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 II/ 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. JANUARY 6, 1981 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 II/ directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of 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 124-Community Development Fund. - 21. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONEY WITHIN AND AMONG VARIOUS FUNDS RE CEMETERY FUND _.- 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 242 JANUARY 6, 1981 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 II/ 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; 7 4 3 . . JANUARY 6, 1981 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. II/ READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY , , Ak , DATE 3 Fel 7/ IL mER / - S el7/ ' \ DATE 3 ODUNCIL MEMBER ATTEST: , ,47 Ar *.2, • ?.L CITY 1.4 rMAYOR ..._ II/ . _