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
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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-
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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There being no quorum present, the Council rreeting was not held.
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