HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/1981 Adjourned Meeting MARCH 24, 1981
STUDY SESSION
The City Council met in session on this date at 1:00 P.M. in the Council
Chanters of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Carmichael, Bruce Crest,
Shirley Doty and Don Hinman. Council member Buchanan absent. Mayor
Edmondson stated that Council member Buchanan is out of town, but he may
be here for the business meeting.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Edmondson commented that the AWC Conference will be held
in Yakima June 16 through 19, 1981. She stated that they are
seeking nominations for appointments to the Nominations and
Resolutions Committee. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by
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Doty to nominate Council member Carmichael to the Resolutions
Committee and Council member Hinman to the Nominations
Committee. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan
Absent.
Mayor Edmondson reported that the Cammittee to recommend
appointments to the Housing Authority met and recommended that
Carroll E. Martin be appbinted. She commented briefly on his
background and qualifications. It was MOVED by Hinman,
seconded by Carmichael to accept the recommendation of the
committee and appoint Carroll E. Martin to the Housing
Authority to fill the term vacated by Margaret W
Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan absent.
City Manager Zais stated that Chris Schmidt has been filling
out an unexpired term on the Board of Adjustment and
recammended his reappointment. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded
by Carmichael that Chris M. Schmidt be reappointed to the
Board of Adjustment. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Buchanan absent.
The Mayor mentioned the letter sent to the County
Commissioners regarding the Urban Area Plan and Council member
Hinman commented that he has received several phone calls from
people Who would like to begin their projects and are having
problems with the City's outside utility agreement. He asked
if the Council should become more aggressive and contact the
County CommissiOners to find out where they are and inquire
about our staff's concerns. He suggested taking a Committee
approach or start having extra meetings to get this problem
resolved. During the discussion, Council member Crest stated
that the main thrust of his motion last week was to obtain the
13 points of concern that the County has expressed. It was
MOVED by Hinman to appoint a Committee of the Council to get
together for the purpose of resolving the Urban Area Agreement
for the County Commissioners and take the approach of getting
together with the County and find out what the issues are.
The motion died for lack of a second. Council member
Beauchamp suggested a series of lunch meetings with the County
Commissioners and all Council meMbers. It was MOVED by Crest,
seconded by Beauchamp to set up at least two meetings with the
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County Commissioners starting next week or this week if
possible, to discuss the Urban Area Plan and ask the County
Commissioners to provide us with a brief list of their points
of concern. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan
absent. City Manager Zais commented that it is the City that
is coming out with a negative image because of its stand on
the outside utility policy which is restricting development
and growth.
Council member Doty told about a concern she heard expressed
by one of the members of the Transportation Committee. The
Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC) group sponsors events
and they bring people from nursing homes When they get them
there. The transportation is a prdbiem. She asked if there
is any way the City can use a bus and driver to provide
transportation for these people and find out the cost to do
this. Following discussion, it was the general consensus of
the Council to inquire about the cost and the legality to
provide the transportation for the ARC.
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Council member Beauchamp extended an invitation to attend the
OIC 10th Anniversary banquet at the Yakima Center on April 28,
1981 at 6:00 p.m.
3. STATUS REPORT RE SOUTHEAST RECYCLING CENTER AND RECERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS.
Council member Beauchamp excused himself from discussion on
this item due to possible conflict of interest. Jim Posey,
Director of Southeast Community Center, reported that he has
initiated their insurance and it will be under the same policy
with the City through Glen Williams. Mr. Posey gave some
information on the possibility of the Center being chosen as a
two-year demonstration project for WIER. Council member Crest
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their budg because cause cf the competition from the Star Program,
the Golden Goat and Reynolds Recycling. Mr. Posey stated that
Reynolds Recycling sells the aluminum at 28 a pound. They
have said they would give the Southeast Center a volume kind
of market at 34c a pound. Mr. Posey stated that the primary
purpose of recycling aluminum is to demonstrate their
organization and they would handle other recycleables.
Following discussion, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by
Crest to accept alternative #2, as outlined in the March 23,
1981 staff report. Carried by 4-1 voice vote. Hinman voting
nay. Beauchamp not voting due to possible conflict of
interest. Buchanan absent.
4. CONSIDERATION OF FINANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECT BILLING SYSTEM AND
OUTSIDE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING ASSISTANCE
Don Horan, Acting Finance Officer summarized his 3/19/81 staff
report. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Carmichael to
instruct staff to proceed as quickly as possible with the
direct billing procedure as outlined and prepare the
appropriate legislation. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Buchanan absent.
OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Edmondson reported that her secretary contacted the
County Commissioners and they can meet with the Council on
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the general consensus of the Council to meet with County
Commissioners on Thursday, April 2nd at 2:00 p.m. to discuss
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2. REPORT ON NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES MEETING
Each Council member present spoke for five minutes on the
highlights of their trip to the National. League of Cities
Conference in Washington, D.C., specifically about the
workshops they attended and the severe impact the
municipalities will face from the policies of the new
administration.
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BUSINESS MEETING
5. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
meeting, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members
Carmichael, Crest, Doty and Hinman and City Manager Zais and
City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council members
Beauchamp and Buchanan present after 3:15 p.m.
6. INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Council member Doty.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Edmondson referred to the its placed on the Consent
Agenda questioning whether there were any additions or
deletions from either Council members or citizens present.
Mayor Edmondson stated that a citizen has asked that Items No.
18, 19 and 20 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Mayor
Edmondson requested that Item No. 14 be added to the Consent
Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the
addition of Item No. 14 and the deletion of Items No. 18, 19
and 20, 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 Hinman that
the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried
by roll call vote. Beauchamp and. Buchanan absent.
(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate
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items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without
further discussion.)
Mayor Edmondson stated that there has been a request that Item
No. 13 be discussed at the end of the City Manager's Reports.
It was the general consensus of the Council to discuss Item
No. 13 after Item No. 20.
8. HEARING ON REVISION OF BUS FARE SCHEDULE
This being the time fixed for the hearing on the revision of
the bus fare schedule, Council member Hinman expressed his
concern that a person other than the purchaser of the flash
pass could use it. Willis White, Director of Public Works,
stated that there is no guard against that happening. He
stated that this pass is for the convenience of the people who
use the bus on a regular basis. (Council members Beauchamp
and Buchanan present after 3:15 p.m.) Ines Rice, 4409 West
Arlington, stated that it seems like the students are getting
a reAl good deal and the fare for them could be raised. The
public portion of the hearing was closed. Resolution No.
D-4455, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Beauchamp,
seconded by Buchanan that the Resolution be adopted. Carried
by 6-1 roll call vote. Hinman voting nay.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4455, A RESOLUTION revising the schedule of
fares for the public bus transportation system operated buy
the City of Yakima, and amending Resolution No. D-4144,
adopted September 11, 1979.
9. HEARING ON REZONE REQUEST FILED BY MELVIN EBERLE FOR PROPERTY AT
310-312 NORTH 5TH AVENUE
This being the time fixed for a hearing on the rezone
requested by Melvin Eberle, council members questioned the
parking availability, structural changes and non-conformance
with the General Plan. Bill Grummond, Clark-Jennings Realty,
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representing Melvin Eberle, and Ken Coffin, CDBG Manager,
reported that there is parking available behind the house;
there will not be any structural changes other than a small
addition to the back of the house and the impact on the
General Plan is minimal. Mayor Edmondson questioned if there
would be increased traffic caused by the business. Mrs.
Florence Eberle stated that this business was located two
blocks south of this location last year and there wasn't any
problem with traffic. There was a brief discussion regarding
the misinformation Mr. Grummond received regarding the zoning
of that property prior to its sale to the Eberles. The public
portion of the hearing was closed. It was MOVED by Hinman,
seconded by Crest to instruct staff to prepare legislation to
rezone the property using the basis of the staff report for
the findings. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
There weren't any citizens present wishing to speak under this
item.
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11. PRESENTATION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT
Police Chief LaRue reviewed the Police Department Annual
Report for 1980. He stated that this is issued from the
Records Bureau and introduced staff in that division. He
- reported that there has been an eight percent increase in
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crime between 1980 and 1979. He stated that we are operating
at a clearance rate of 27.5% and the national average is 20%,
and distributed material on hcw Yakima compares with the
National average. Lt. Kline spoke about the tactical squad
which is concentrating on the recent increase of burglaries.
He stated that the result of this squad has been 22 arrests in
the last 24 days and only 3 of the people arrested were
adults. There was discussion on the on-going training
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be met before an officer is hired.
12. STATUS REPORT ON CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Council members expressed their displeasure at the
ccpplication of this report including all the rights-of-way
the City cwns. Several Council nembers indicated that all
they requested and wanted was a list of property that was
manageable or have some management options. Carol Darby,
Director of Ccmmunity Development, stated that property
management includes property that needs to be maintained for
lease negotiations and buying and selling of property.
Council member Buchanan asked if Council could get a list of
parks and other city-aened property of that type. Mayor
Edmondson also requested information on rentals and leases
besides parks property. Carol Darby, Director of Ccmmunity
Development, stated that that information can be segregated
from the report, however, it would take some time. Council
member Buchanan stated he would like to have a list of
City-an ed property with parks, rights-of-way and canals
deleted and excluding parcels of property that have a
designated use, i.e., PP&L Ditch. Ms. Derby stated it would
take about 4-6 weeks to put this type of report tcgether.
City Manager Zais ccmmented that this is not an urgent item in
the priorities and suggested Council allow staff to work this
in in their present work program. He stated that the 4-6 week
period is an accellerated work program and it might take 6
months to do it in the normal routine.
*14. AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR ENGINEERING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES WITH
PRESTON L. SHEPHERD & ASSOCIATES
RESOLUTION NO. D-4456, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
amendment to the agreement with Preston L. Shepherd and
Associates to perform professional engineering services.
II/ 15. APPLICATION FOR A GRANT INCREASE FOR PHASE. TWO - CONSTRUCTION OF
THE YAKIMA WASTEWATER PROJECT (STEP 5)
Ines Rice, a citizen, stated she has a question regarding a
statement in the letter from Mullen & Associates. City
Manager Zais stated that this item is about the Kiewit
project. Resolution No. D-4457, having been read by title, it
was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Buchanan that the resolution
be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4457, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
application by the City of Yakima for a grant increase for
Phase II construction of the Yakima Wastewater Project.
16. OUTSIDE UTILITY REQUEST FOR FIRE SERVICE FOR CARPET WAREHOUSE, 1508
E. NOB HTLL BOULEVARD
City Manager Zais stated that regardless of the staff report,
the existing policy precludes providing water service in the
disguise of a fire hydrant. He stated that if Council wishes
to grant this request, the existing policy must be abolished.
Steve Grover, Carpet Warehouse, spike about his request for
the fire hydrant urging Council to grant it so he may have
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fire protection. He mentioned that he would donate any
insurance savings to the City. He stated that the water line
goes down Nth Hill Boulevard. He also stated that he would be
happy to sign an outside utility agreement and annex to the
City. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Crest, seconded
by Buchanan to accept the staff recannendation regarding the
City's outside utility policy and deny the application.
Council member Crest suggested that the applicant come back
after Council has discussed the Urban Area Plan with the
County Commissioners. The question was called for the vote on
the notion. Carried by 6-1 voice vote. Hinman voting nay.
*17. REPORT ON REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTROL OF MOVED BUILDINGS
The staff report dated 3/9/81 regarding requirements for
control of moved buildings within the City was accepted. II/
18. CHANGE ORDER NO. 7, CONTRACT NO. 5, WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
CONSTRUCTION
Ines Rice, a citizen, expressed her concern about all the
change orders for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the cost
of the plant construction. Jon Wiese, Sanitary Engineer,
stated that there hasn't been any problems with this contract
Which should be complete in June, 1981. It was MOVED by
Crest, seconded by Buchanan that Change Order No. 7 to
Contract No. 5, Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction with
Peter Kiewit and Sons, be approved. Unanimously carried by
voice vote.
19. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERS AND LYBRAND AGREEMENT FOR ACCOUNTANT
SERVICES RE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT
Willis White, Director of Public Works, answered Ines Rice's
questions regarding the completion date of the contract.
Resolution No. D-4458, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp that the Resolution be
adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4458, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an
amendment to the agreement with Coopers and Lybrand,
Accountants, to audit records of the Wastewater Treatment
Plant Operator.
20. GRANT INCREASE REQUEST FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, PHASE I
Resolution No. D-4459, having been read by title, it was MOVED
by Doty, seconded by Carmichael that the Resolution be
adapted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4459, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
application by the City of Yakima for a grant increase for
Phase I Construction of the Yakima Wastewater Project.
13. REVIEW OF P-50 CONSULTANT STUDY RE SHORT RANGE TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp that the report
be approved. Council member Doty questioned one part of the
bike path plan. Dennis Covell, City Engineer, stated that the
bike path plan was adopted last year. He stated that
hopefully in the future the path plan should not only be
recreational, but useful. (Council member Beauchamp absent
after 5:45 p.m.) John Klingele, a citizen, spoke in support
of the blazer signs for the downtown area as recommended in
the report. He gave his opinion and suggestions on the left
turn lane at 40th Avenue and Tieton Drive and traffic signals
at 3rd Avenue and Walnut and 5th Avenue and Walnut. He also
pointed out an error which shows traffic signals at 48th and
Nth Hill Boulevard and 5th Avenue and Fairbanks. The question
was called for the vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Beauchamp absent.
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*21. SPECIAL PERMIT FOR THE.YAKIMA VALLEY SPORTS CAR CLUB TO STAGE AN
"AUTO CROSS" MOTOR SPORTS EVENT
RESOLUTION NO. D-4460, A RESOLUTION granting a special permit
to the Yakima Valley Sports Car Club to stage an "Auto Cross"
motor sports event.
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*22. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR GARY ROBBINS, AIRPORT MANAGER
The out of state travel for Gary Robbins, Airport Manager, to
attend an Airport Manager's Conference in Idaho Falls, Idaho,
April 9-12, 1981 at a cost of $439 was approved.
II/ *23. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR D. LARRY WRIGHT, ;COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
The out of state travel for Tarry Wright, Community
Development Department, to attend a seminar entitled "Economic
Development Principles" in San Francisco, California, July
13-17, 1981, at a cost of $860 was approved.
*24. ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR AIRPORT
LEASE NEGOTIATIONS
An Ordinance appropriating funds for professional services for
Airport lease negotiations, having been read by title only,
was laid on the table for one week or until March 31, 1981.
25. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais stated that the City Attorney's Office will
be representing management in the Civil Service hearing on the
employee discharged at the Treatment Plant. He stated that
the Civil Service Commission will require legal counsel. It
was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael to approve the
hiring of legal counsel to represent the Civil Service
Commission. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp
absent.
Council member Carmichael inquired if there were any plans to
celebrate the anniversary of the May 18 volcanic eruption and
the community spirit displayed at that time. It was the
general consensus of the Council to discuss this next week.
COUNCIL INFORMATION
Items of information supplied to Council were: letter from
County Commissioners re Fairview/Sumac sewer system
engineering inspection fees. 3/18/81; memo from Assistant
City Manager re grievance arbitration award. 3/20/81; memo
from City Manager re Watermain - Gleed Area; memo from
-II/ Director of Public Works re Irrigation. 3/17/81; memo from
Pat Brady/Edward C. Carroll re City Employees' Blood Donor
Program and American Red Cross correspondence. 3/19/81;
Article from Wall Street Journal, "Mass Transit Riders are
Facing Prospect of Higher Fares to Keep Systems Running".
3/18/81; minutes for January 12, 1981 and February 2, 1981,
Human Relations Cc:omission meetings; minutes for March 10,
1981 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting; minutes for
February 17, 1981 (special and regular) Police & Fire Civil
Service Commission; publication - "Appointment Sought for City
of Yakima Boards and Commissions". 3/20/81; Seattle's Capitol
Report. Vol. 3, No. 9, March 13, 1981; memo from Director of
Community Development re Senate Bill 4337. 3/19/81; letter
from Yakima County Sheriff extending invitation to attend
demonstration of the new K-9 Unit Agility Course. 3/18/81;
Community Development Communications, Vol. 10, No. 3, March
1981, "Anti-Budget Cut Coalition"; and The Mayor, Vol. 48, No.
6. 3/15/81.
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26. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was adjourned by the Mayor at the hour of 6:10
p.m.
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