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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/19/1981 Study Session MAY 19, 1981 361 STUDY SESSION The City council net in session on this date at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council meMbers present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Bruce Crest and Shirley Doty. Council member Don Hinman present after 1:10 part. and Council member Henry Beauchamp present after 1:15 p.m. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Edmondson reminded the Council about the COG meeting on . Wednesday, May 20th at 6:30 p.m. at the BaskettRestaurant. She announced that there will be a meeting tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. at the Yakima Valley College Town and Gown Room being sponsored by the Yakima Solar Institute. She asked if there was a Council member available to attend that meeting to represent the Council. Council member Carmichael stated that she could attend. Mayor Edmondson reported that there was a meeting of the Yakima River Greenway Foundation tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center. She stated that Council member Buchanan will be attending that meeting. Council member Carmichael mentioned that she receives mailings from National League of Cities and stated she would like to share them with the other Council members and staff. Mayor Edmondson suggested that she leave them in the Council 's office and then Council members and staff would have them available. Council member Hinman reported that he has received some calls regarding sewage being transported from Ellensburg to put in our digester. He asked for further information on this. City Manager Zais stated that he would get that information for Council. 2. REPORT FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RE SWIMMING POOL SCHED- ULING AND USE Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks & Recreation, introduced Sarg Hubbard, Chairman, Jean. Reed, Carol Jacobson, Betty Gaudette and Dick Loofburrow as the members of the Swimming Pool Com- mittee. He also introduced Parks & Recreation Commission members Michele Alexander, Paul Schafer and Stan Lochrie. He commented that another member, Dr. McGuinness, will be here shortly. It was the general consensus of the Council to wait for Dr. McGuinness to arrive and hold an Executive Session at this time. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing potential litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 2. REPORT FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RE SWIMMING POOL SCHED- ULING AND USE Upon completion of the Executive Session, Dick Hilligus, Director of Parks & Recreation, gave some background infor- mation on how and why the , swimming pool sub-canmittee came into existance and explained their purpose and goals. He stated that the sub-committee presented their findings and recommendations to the Parks & Recreation Commission at their last meeting and they made a motion, which is included in the minutes in the Council packet. He reviewed the proposed revised swimming pool schedule. He also reviewed the adjusted aquatics budget as given in the report. These proposals were considered by the Council and there were questions concerning the suggestions to use volunteer instructors. Jean Reed 3S 7 MAY 19, 1981 stated that she felt that the program to use volunteer in- structors would work out, depending on the cooperation of the Parks staff meMbers. Council members Doty inquired if the swimming pool sub-committee will be meeting any time during the summer to review the programs and Dr. McGuinness stated that he felt that was their intention. It was MOVED by Hin- man, seconded by Carmichael to accept the report and recom- mendation by the Parks & Recreation Commission, intact, and commend the Commission and sub-committee for their work. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Dick Hilligus inquired if Council wanted staff to come up with recommendations on the budget and Mayor Edmondson replied in the affirmative. 3. REPORT FROM DOWNTOWN AREA REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RE CENTRAL BUS- II/ INESS DISTRICT PARKING ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM City Manager Zais reported that a representative of Diamond Parking presented a proposal to DARC regarding Parking En- forcement in the downtown area. The report was reviewed and accepted by DARC as something they would like to try. He stated that the City would have to negotiate with the Union if we consider contracting these services out and he reported that the Union has already contacted him about this matter. The City would also have to consider training plans and alter- native employment for the employees involved. He stated that this proposal would effect two parking checkers and one cler- ical position. Council member Hinman inquired about the advantage of contracting out this service, other than charging 50 an hour and $20.00 for collecting a ticket if necessary. Joe Morrier, DARC, stated that some of the businessmen don't feel the City has been doing the jobb. He stated that they are concerned about the turnover of customer parking. He stated that they are trying to solve the problem of people misusing the two-hour free parking. Council member Doty stated that the Diamond proposal would handle those people who move their cars every two hours. Don Horan, Finance Officer, stated that basically this is a concept contract; there are a lot of things to be worked out. He commented that the contractor would be impartial in its enforcement. He stated that if Council feels this concept is feasible, then staff would take this back to DARC and Diamond Parking for additional work. Mayor Edmondson commented that she likes the idea of charging for parking after the two-hour free parking even if the con- tracted services aren't accepted. Discussion followed on the estimated cost figures given by Diamond and the items that are questionable. Mary Hersey, AFSCME Representative, reminded Council of the City's Obligations to negotiate with the Union before making their decision on this matter. She requested that Council delay making their decision on this concept so that the Union may put together an alternative. It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Crest to instruct staff to prepare an alternative using our City employees, based on this concept or any other alternative. Carried by 4-3 voice vote. Buchanan, Doty and Edmondson voting nay. Mayor Edmondson stated that II/ she agrees with the motion, however, she feels staff should also explore the proposal submitted by Diamond. City Manager Zais stated he has an answer on the sludge haul- ing question now. He stated that the City began to haul sludge from Ellensburg yesterday and it was used as seed sludge in an effort to counteract the odor problem. He stated that this was stopped after we found there was some additional water and infiltration in a tank from an unknown source. 4. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGES IN WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM Item continued. • MAY 19, 1981 363 BUSINESS MEETING 5. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members camrrenced the regular meet- ing, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest and Doty and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member Hinman present after 3:15 p.m. 6. INVOCATION The Pledge of Alliance was led by Council member Carmichael. II/ 7. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Edmondson referred to the its placed on the Consent Agenda questioning whether there were any additions or delet- ions fran either Council members or citizens present. Mayor Edmondson announced that there is an off-agenda item, No. 13A, regarding a lease of the residence at Randall Park. Council . member Doty requested that Item No. 13A be added to the Con- sent Agenda and Council member Buchanan requested that Item No. 10 be added. (Council member Hinman present after 3:15 p.m.) It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items No. 10 and 13A, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items including resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unan- imously carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mayor Edmondson described an incident which involved the rescue of an elderly couple frcm a burning apartment by two Police Officers and one citizen. She presented the Sgt. William Fisher Memorial Award to Police Officers Charles Stacey and Alan Bischoff for their exemplary valor and bravery. She also presented Andy Hank a letter of commendation from the Police Department and one fran the On Guard Program for his participation in this rescue. The Officers and Mr. Hank accepted the presentation and received a standing ovation fran the audience. Mayor Edmondson proclaimed the month of May as Better Hearing and Speech Month. She also proclaimed the week of May 17-23 as Nat- ional Insurance Warrens Week. She announced that this Thursday evening there will be an event honoring the Red Cross for their 100 years of service to our country. She proclaimed May 21st as Amer- ican Red Cross Day in our City. She declared May 22nd and 23rd as VFW Buddy Poppy Days. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, ccmrrended the City for securing the City's water rights. She also questioned the expense of hauling the sludge from Ellensburg to Yakima. She stated that there is a Mr. Card at the college who is an expert in that field and sug- gestel that the City contact him for assistance. Betty Gaudette, 701 No. 6th Street, also questioned the expense of the hauling of the sludge. City Manager Zais stated that those cost figures would have to be obtained from Tom Day at the Treat- ment Plant. 9. CONSIDERATION OF MEMORIAL HOSPITAL REZONE PETITION Mayor Edmondson announced that Council rrember Beauchamp was not present during the hearing that was held on April 28th. She asked if he has review the tapes of that hearing and received the same written materials provided to the other Council members. Council member Beauchamp replied in the affirmative. Mayor Edmondson stated that she would also like to mention for the record that she received a letter fran V ' MAY 19, 1981 Donald Shaw regarding a possible conflict of interest on the part of two Council members or appearance of fairness doc- trine. It was MOVED by Hinman to accept the original Planning Commission recamrendation. The motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Edmondson stated that there is an individual in the audience who would like to speak on this matter. Council member Beauchamp inquired if the only way a day care center could be located at that site is through a Planned Develop- ment. Larry Wright, Planning Manager, stated that that is the only way that one of this size could be located there. Cozen- - cil member Hinman requested a point of procedure and inquired if a citizen can be allowed to speak on this item without opening the hearing. City Attorney Andrews stated that the hearing is closed and there should not be any offering of comments by citizens, nor requests for testimony on the merit on whether the rezone should be granted or denied. He stated that if it is some information that pertains to the procedural aspects of this matter, then that can be done.- Mayor Edmond- son questioned the person about his intention of appearing before the Council. Rick Linneweh, Administrator of Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, stated that he would like to speak about a procedural position only. He commented that the issue is complex. He reported that the Hospital has received some information from its long -range architect which was shared last night with the neighbors at a meeting. The information that can from that meeting is leading the neighbors to be- lieve that both needs can be met. He commented that if Coun- cil were considering continuing this for two weeks, the Hos- pital and neighbors would support that position. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Doty to continue this for two weeks. Unanimously carried by voice vote. *10. REPORT ON 48TH AVENUE /TIETON DRIVE INTERSECTION The staff recommendation was accepted to continue to keep this intersection under surveillance and explore potential funding sources. *11. EASEMENT ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR LAWRENCE HUCK, 7 NO. 37TH AVENUE, TO BUILD A GARAGE RESOLUTION NO. D -4483, A RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of a permit to encroach on a City utility easement. *12. AMENDMENT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH AFSCME LOCAL 1122 RESOLUTION NO. D -4484, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement amending the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Washington State Council of County and City Employees, AFSCME, Local 1122, AFL -CIO. *13. REPORT ON GEOTHERMAL BIOIASS CONVERSION PROJECT The staff report dated 5/19/81 regarding the grant for geo- thermal biauass conversion project was accepted. *13A. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH KIM L. ECCLESTON FOR RENTAL OF RESIDENCE AT RANDALL PARK RESOLUTION NO. D -4485, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a lease agreement with Kim L. Eccle- ston. 14. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Crest requested reconsider the decision made earlier regarding the parking enforcement program for the Central Business District. He commented that after some reconsideration he feels there is some value in having staff spend some time looking at the Diamond proposal and get more information. He stated that it might be important for us to 365 MAY 19, 1981 have some work done on that proposal along with our staff doing some work on it. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Carmichael to ask staff to continue talking with Diamond Parking to find out that further information they may have related to their proposal. Unanimously carried by voice vote. COUNCIL INFORMATION Items of information supplied to Council were: memo from Larry Lehman, TAC Chairman to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) re: Unified Planning Work Program. 5/8/81; memo from Director of Community Development re: Hazard Elimination II/ Program. 5/12/81; memo form Director of Parks & Recreation re: Lions Pool First Quarter 1981 Report. 5/15/81; minutes of April 28, 1981 Board of Adjustment meeting; The Mayor, May 1, 1981 Vol. 48, No. 9; and Seattle's Capitol Report, "The 1981 Legislature: An Overview; Seattle's Legislative Package; and Bills Affecting the City", May 13, 1981 Vol. 3, No. 15. 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Beauchamp that this meeting be adjourned at the hour o p.m. PP , READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE B110 ,g „,__ ___ DATEG imUNCIL MEMBER / ilk 1 k , ,_ , P, , , Al, DATE CoulNeW ' fl m 'R la lil N, • ATTEST: ' # /.14 Z CITY :7 RK / c( MAYOR II/ . . 3 MAY 26, 1981 There being no quorum present, the Council rreeting was not held. II/ 1