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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/1981 Special Meeting SPECIAL MEETING - URBAN AREA PLAN August 17, 1981 The City Council met in session on this date at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington for the purpose of discussing the proposal submitted by the County for the resolution of issues one, two and three. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Lynn Budhanan, Lynn Carmichael, Bruce Crest, and Shirley Doty. Council member Henry Beauchamp present at 4:15 P.M. Council member Don Hinman absent. ISSUE THREE: Whether Annexation Policies Should Be Included In The Yakima Urban Area Plan Larry Wright, Planning Manager, stated that staff believes that is a cumbersome way to deal with it, but the appendix could be amended by the City Council. ISSUE TKO: Whether Already Developed Areas, Where Potential Health II/ Hazards, From Well Contamination Exist, Must Annex Immediately For Sewer Service From The City Larry Wright stated that staff has sane minor problems with this position. The Council needs to address the policy issues as to whether cammercial and industrial areas should be in the same category as sane of the residential areas. Also, should Fruitvale and some of the other Northeast areas be the only areas for Community Development programs or any area that has an active neighborhood participation program? (Council member Beauchamp present after 4:15 P.M.) He stated that staff felt it should be a three - five year time period for delaying annexation, dependent upon how active the neighborhood participation is and the amount of improvements. Mayor Edmondson commented that there is nothing here that refers to "outside utility agreement". Discussion followed on the time limit proposed for delaying annexation. Alternative language was suggested to substitute "may" for "shall" and "Outside Utility Agreement" for "agreement". Discussion for alternative language for the "5 year period" was discussed and Mt. Wright commented that staff had problems with that position because it would eliminate any annexations except in the West Valley area. It was the general consensus of the Council to substitute "for a time period mutually agreeable to both entities" for the "five year period". City Manager Zais stated that a definition of provision of sewer service is needed. Mayor Edmondson suggested that the sentence be ended before it comes to that part. City Manager Zais stated that past policy has interpreted it to mean the sewer line is available and the resident has access to the line. Larry Wright also suggested that Council might wish to consider adding water service also. Mayor Edmondson suggested that it should be a recognized active neighborhood participation group. Mayor Edmondson suggested that staff outline the City's limitations for annexing if there is a 5 year delay period stipulated. She Asked if Council wanted to substitute "outside utility agreement" for "agreement" and it was the general consensus of the Council that that would not be necessary. Speaking about the County's proposal regarding the capital cost recovery dharge, Mr. Wright recommended that staff does not believe this should be included in the Urban Area Plan as it would be difficult to modify it. City Manager Zais suggested that the ordinance could be added as an appendix. It was the general consensus of the Council to add a small paragraph about the capital cost recovery charge, with a footnote that the ordinance is attached as an appendix. Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to add the words "sewer service" to the statement on Page UT-11. ISSUE ONE: Whether New Developments Receiving Sewer Service Fran The City Should Annex For That Service Larry Wright stated that it would be sensible to work with the County Assessor to develop a system to make this information more readily available. He stated that when a citizen comes in for an annexation, staff tries to give then information on the cost and savings factors. He expressed his concern that this proposition would require staff to research this type of information for any citizen who is just curious. He commented that it would take approximately two hours of staff time to research this type of information. Council member Buchanan suggested charging a fee for this request of information. City Manager Zais expressed his concern about charging a fee for this information because the first impression the citizen would receive would be a negative one. Tarry Wright suggested that a map be prepared which would indicate the SPECIAL MEETING - URBAN AREA PLAN August 17, 1981 various taxing districts that could he handed out to the citizens. Mayor Edmondson suggested that the Joint Board should be the one to furnish this information. PRORJSED TIME TABLE The time schedule was discussed and it was the general consensus of the Council that this is a fine goal and staff will attempt to keep it and if not, the Council will be advised. (Council member Buchanan absent after 5:15 p.m.) HEARING EXAMINER Larry Wright stated he agrees that the Hearing Examiner should be hired by March 1st in order to give him time to work with this in order to get the intent of the law besides the letter of the lad. He stated that the Board of Adjustment will he eliminated. Council member Doty stated that she is not prepared to discuss this item at this time because she did not think it would be discussed. She suggested that this be discussed at the meeting tcmorrow and a caucus could be called if needed. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Carmichael that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 5:25 P.M., to then meet on Tuesday, August 18, 1981 at 11:30 A.M. in Rocm 104 of the Yakima County Courthouse. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 'Budianan and Hinman absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY eV ,du I , DATE ekINCIL MEMBER :de.4J0, 4:1 DATE 9-1S ODUNCIL Ngig!ER I ATTEST: 441" AO II • CITY CLERK ,YOR