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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/20/1981 Adjourned Meeting 252 JANUARY 20, 1981 STUDY SESSION The City Council net in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Shirley Doty and Don Hinman. Council member Bruce Crest present after 1:20 p.m. council member Henry Beauchamp absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD CF THE ORDER MAYOR REPORTS There was discussion on setting a date to discuss the evaluation of the City Manager. It was the general consensus of the Council to have a luncheon at the Sanctuary Restaurant at 11:00 a.m. on a Tuesday. Mayor Edmondson stated she would II/ bring some dates to Council next week to set a date. Mayor Edmondson reviewed the list of council Committees and added a Committee on Council Rules and Regulations consisting of Council members Crest, Doty and Buchanan and the Transit Committee consisting of Council members Carmichael, Doty and Hinman and also the council Committee on Parks consisting of Council members Doty, Carmichael and Crest. Mayor Edmondson referred to the letter from Irene Turner reporting the upcoming expiration of Max Vincent's term on the Boundary Review Board in March. She stated that Council should be thinking of an individual to nominate for appointment to the Board. (Council member Crest present after 1:20 p.m.) Referring to Dan Newton's memo on the safety record of the Transit System, Council member Doty stated that she would like to go on record to give credit to the drivers and the medhanics. 2. CONSIDERATION CF TRAVEL TO NATIONAL LEAGUE CF CITIES CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., FEBRUARY 28 THROUGH MARCH 3, 1981. Council members discussed the AWC Committees that are available for nominations; Council member Hinman indicated he is on the Trans- portation Committee and would like to continue serving on it, Mayor Edmondson indicated a desire to serve on the Finance/Administrative Intergovernmental Committee and Council member Carmichael indicated She would like to serve on the Community Development Committee. Mayor Edmondson stated she would write AWC and submit these recommendations for appointments to the Cbmnittees. Relating to the National League of Cities Conference, Mayor Edmondson and Council members Hinman, Carmichael and Buchanan indicated they would like to attend the Conference. Mayor Edmondson stated that since Council member Beauchamp had attended the last Conference, she believes that he would like to attend this one also. Council member Doty stated that if several Council members attend this Conference that she thought there should be a choice made between attending this Conference and the convention in Detroit. She stated she would like to think about attending. the Conference before making a decision. Mayor Edmondson stated that City Manager has indicated-he,would like to attend this Conference. 3. PARKS' RENTAL RESIDENCES - PARK COMMISSION REQUEST Dick Hilligus, speaking in his capacity as Secretary to the Parks & Recreation Cornrnission, was present to speak to the Commission's request for reconsideration of the City Attorney's opinion pertaining to leasing of Parks' residences. He stated that the Commission would like to know how to change the rule. He stated that the Commission is seeking a way in Which a City employee will be able to move out of the residence without having to terminate his employment with the City. Mayor Edmondson inquired if the job descriptions could be changed. City Attorney Andrews stated that according to the City's Charter, a City employee cannot benefit from any • 253 JANUARY 20, 1981 contract made by the City except for the work that the employee has done. The job description cannot be simply changed to allow occupancy of City-owned residences by City employees. Mayor Edmondson commented that it would have to go to ..___ a vote of the citizens to change the Charter. City Attorney Andrews stated that the County had a similar problem, however, he could not recall the details. He thought there was some other obstacle other than just a charter revision, maybe a state law or maybe it was just something like a conflict of interest clause. Mayor Edmondson stated that Mr. Hilligus could take this information to the Parks Commission and if evaluation indicates at the end of the year that there is a continuing problem with these three parks, then they should — 1 come back_ with a recommendation to make a requirement of residency. Mr. Hilligus reported that there has been difficulty finding someone who wants to live in the residence at Randall Park knowing that if they move out, they lose their job. 4. APPEARANCE BY CARL COOK CF FEMA RE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM , . Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, stated that • this presentation has been through a formal hearing by the Planning Commission and this is an official presentation to the Council. Staff will have 90 days to review these maps and make any changes. Staff will then come back to Council for recommendation and then we will hold an official hearing. Carl Cook, FEMA, reviewed the program and its effects on the City. This program was instituted for the purpose of having the cities regulate building in the flood plain areas. He stated that the maps indicate the 100 year flood plain area and that the comnunity will regulate the development in that area. He stated he is asking the City to adopt an ordinance to use this flood hazard boundary map in order to maintain its eligibility for National Flood Insurance. He explained the map in detail. He stated that he has provided staff with a model ordinance. He reported that people Who receive federal-related money for construction in the flood plain are required to obtain the flood insurance. Discussion followed on the flood plain area indicated on the map and Larry Wright, Principal Planner, stated that staff may come back to request the Council to see if we can assist the Corp in getting the levee in the industrial area by the freeway repaired and then request a map amendment. 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. II/ . - • , BUSINESS MEETING 6. ROLL CALL _ . • . . . At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest,:Doty and Hinman and City•Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present roll call. - Beauchamp absent. 7. INVOCATION , . The Invocation was given by Council member Doty. Mayor Edmondson announced that the United States Flags will be flown in the City for a week in honor of the new administration and more importantly for the release of the hostages. 8. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Edmondson referred to the its placed on the Consent Agenda questioning Whether there were any additions or 254 JANUARY 20, 1981 deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Mayor Edmondson reported that Item No. 17 will be removed from the Agenda. Council member Buchanan requested that Items No. 14 and 18 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items No. 14 and 18 and the deletion of Items No. 17, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including Resolutions and Ordinances by title. , It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Doty that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll calf Jieauchamp absent: (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *9. MINUTES I/II The Council minutes of December 16 and 17, 1980, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 10. HEARING ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR L.I.D. NO. 1029, MOOSE LODGE WATER DISTRICT There being no citizen present wishing to speak to this item, the public portion of the hearing was closed. Ordinance No. 2489, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Doty that the Ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried .by roll call vote. Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2489, AN ORDINANCE confirming the assessment roll covering Local Improvement District No. 1029 as created and established by Ordinance No. 2394, as amended by Ordinance No. 2415 of the Ordinances cf the City of Yakima. 11. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Nancy Finney, KYVE TV invited the Council to attend the Winter Snow Ball event on January 31, 1981 at the Holiday Inn in celebration of their 20th Anniversary and also as a farewell dinner for Jerry Franklin: 12. CITY YARD SERVICE PROGRAM City Manager Zais commented that this report is in response to a request Council received from a citizen who desired the option of year-round yard service. Willis White, Director of Public Works, reviewed the report and present yard leaf pick up service. He recommended that the program be continued with the addition of mandating the residents to bag the leaves. He stated that there could be various leaf drcp-off sites for citizens to dispose of their leaves if they did not wish to keep the leaves on the property until the pick-up could be made by the City. Mayor Edmondson expressed concern about the citizens who would pile their leaves in the street, which would impact the gutters. Mr. Mite stated that there would be crews that would address the major areas in case of heavy rains. Discussion followed regarding this program and it was suggested that perhaps a civic organization could get involved and purchase the bags in large quantities to sell to the citizens at the discounted rate. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman to accept alternative #3 in the January 16, 1981 staff report and have staff closely monitor it and report back to Council next year. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. 13. REPORTS FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEER RE TRAFFIC PROBLEM - WASHINGTON AVENUE AT BROADWAY SCHOOL AND PARKING METERS AT SO. 3RD STREET POST OFFICE Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to accept the reports. JANUARY 20, 1981 755 *14. CHANGE ORDER NO. 6, WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION - CONTRACT NO. 5, PETER KIEWIT SONS' COMPANY . Change Order No. 6 to the Peter Kiewit Sons' Company conLract on Wastewater Treatment Plant construction, was approved. *15. TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPAIR AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF UNION GAP RESOLUTION NO. D-4410, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City. Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to ' execute a fraffic• signal repair agreement with the City of Union Gap. *16. SET DATE OF HEARING ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT GRANTEE III PERFORMANCE REPORT A date of public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Grantee Performance Report was set for February 3, 1981. 17. ORDINANCE RELATING TO ELECTRICAL WIRING IN METALIC RACEWAYS Item removed from the Agenda. *18. ORDINANCE SPECIFYING FEES AND CHARGES FOR PROPERTY AND SERVICES AT TAHOMA CEMETERY. ORDINANCE NO. 2490, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services and utilities; specifying fees and charges for property and services at Tahoma Cemetery; and amending Subsection 7.04.090(b) of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 19. OTHER BUSINESS PROPOSED BI-MART STORE Council member Hinman inquired if the proposed Bi-Mart Store in the county on Tieton Drive by 68th Ave. would have some impact on the City relating to increased traffic. Carol Darby stated that staff has been in contact with the County throughout the whole process relating the concerns the City has about the traffic. She stated that staff has written a letter to the County protesting their letter of non-significance. UTILITY COMMITTEE Mayor Edmondson requested information on the formation of the Utility Committee. City Manager Zais stated that staff has been contacting various organizations for selection to a committee on the 106% property lid and for the financial committee for volcanic expenses and was disappointed that the Chamber of Commerce elected not to make any suggestions or recommendations for appointments to that committee. Assistant City Manager Wittenberg reported that he had followed up on the conversation Mr. Zais had with Gary Webster and was told that Mr. Webster, Chamber of Commerce Manager, and the Chamber's President had decided to decline to participate in this program at this time. COUNCIL INFORMATION Items of information supplied to Council were: memo from Supervising Traffic Engineer re Street Lights. 12/31/80; memo from Transit Manager re 1980 Accident Data. 1/6/81; letter from Boundary Review Board re Upcoming Expiration of Term on Boundary Review Board. 1/13/81; letter from Ralph R. Hill re Conservation of Heat at Lions Pool. 1/11/81; letter from City Manager to Police & Fire Civil Service Commission re Invalidation of Certification Register for Police Officer. 1/13/81; Boards and Commissions - 1981 Term Expirations. 1/15/81; Boards and Commissions - Membership List. 1/15/81; AWC Legislative Bulletin No. 1, January 9, 1981; and Downtown Advisory Redevelopment Committee Meeting Minutes for January 8, 1981. JANUARY 20, 1981 20. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to cane before the Council, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Hinman that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 3-. • • . Be . • 'amp .!sent. . READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY �` � L1�t / DAT 0 1/ of i 1 iv - 1:ER c DATE 410`81 COUNCIL MEMBER ATTEST: _p n� j ! _ A. — — f. CITY � RK ; ' ( .. MAYOR