HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/09/1979 Business Meeting 234 APRIL 9, 1979
The City Council net in session on this date at 1:30 PM in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were
Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Don Hinman,
Nadine lee, Jack Sparling and Gordon. Wbnder.',
Mayor Edmondson reported that Union Gap is requesting that the issue of
extending the Urban Area Service Boundary ibe reconsidered. Mayor
Eolimmdson stated , that this issue,:was,discussed last January and Council
voted llot the boundary.. However, since that time, Union Gap
has sent a letter stating, support of allocation of sewage treatment for
each entity and indicated they would like to make their own determin-
ation of use for their sewer allocation. Mayor Edmondson also pointed
out that this particular development was in process before the
Wastewater Treatment Agreement was signed. She also stated that Union
Gap's sewage flow is well below their allodated amount. Councilman
Wonder stated that it would be premature to consider any changes in the
Urban Area Boundary until a staff report has been received. Council
member Lee stated she was in agreement with Councilman Wonder.
Councilman Hinman stated that as long as Union Gap is not disputing the
allocation fixed for them in the Beck Study, then he has no objection to
allowing them to set their boundary. Councilman Beauchamp agreed with
Councilman Hinman's statement. Carol Darby, Director of Community
Development, stated that the other jurisdicition entities have approved
this boundary change previously and she doesn't think it would make any
difference to make this boundary change. Following discussion, it was
MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Beauchamp to grant, one time only, a
boundary change as proposed by Union Gap. It was MOVED by Wonder to
amend the motion so that Union Gap would understand their allocation
would be based on the Beck Study, minus any allocations that are
necessary to forego in order to run sewer lines to that area. The
motion failed for lack of a second. The question was called for the
vote on the motion: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman and
Sparling voting aye by voice vote. Lee and Wonder voting nay.
Mayor Edmondson announced that Edna Woitt has resigned from the Planning
Commission due to illness., Mayor Edmondson stated that next week she
will bring names of people interested in serving on the Commission.
Council members briefly discussed the ANC Convention in Spokane on
June 12th through 15th. Mayor Edmondson stated that AWC would like to
know who our voting delegates are going to be. Mayor Edmondson reported
that City Manager Zais and Carol Darby, Director of Community
Development, will be attending the Convention. It was the general
consensus of the Council to continue this discussion next week.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Lee to go into Executive Session for
the purpose of discussing potential litigation: carried, Beauchamp,
Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by
voice vote.
Upon completion of the Executive Session, Council discussed alternative
funding of employee health benefits. Ray Duerre, Fred S. James Company,
reported that his firm did a careful analysis of the City's past claims
history and recommends that the City retain Great-West Life with an
Administrative Services Only Program. He reviewed his report of
March 7, 1979. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded
by Beauchamp to accept the staff recommendation and initiate an
Administrative Services Only program with Great-West Life, as of
July, 1979: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee,
Sperling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Herb Mayer, City Engineer, reviewed his report of March 15, 1979,
regarding supplementary street light information, as requested by
Council on February 26, 1979. Areas of concern expressed by Council and
addressed by staff were: capital expenditure for each new fixture is
estimated at $425, for a total capital cost of $651,525. Maintenance
and power costs are shown at $50 per year per fixture. The Council
expressed concern that the proposed increase of the City's utility tax
be limited to those users with a monthly utility bill under $500. In
reviewing the current ordinance, City Code 5.50.050, creating the
utility tax, it has been found that this precise limitation already
exists on the existing 3% tax. A $100 per month limitation on the
utility bill would reduce the anticipated increased revenues from
$150,000 to $100,000 per year. Manpower costs to maintain the City
street lights when fully implemented would require two men full time.
Our current program budget includes one man year. Phasing of
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construction could be done by zone, with priorities being assigned to
those zones in the western part of the City which have the largest areas
without any street lights. Council members discussed this proposal,
considering the capital cost outlay, utility tax and possibly deleting
the mid-block light fixtures from the program. It was MOVED by Hinman,
seconded by Buchanan to accept the staff report, except eliminate the
new mid-block lighting and go with existing lighting and make sure all
intersections have lights and then go to the tax and limit itt to the
first $100 of the citizen's power bill. Mr. Peterson, Pacific Power and
Light representative, stated that if the utility tax is increased, PP&L
would like it made known that their bill is increased due to the City's
tax increase. Council members discussed the utility tax funding method
and also discussed funding by household tax. Councilman Wonder
suggested that this should possibly go to a vote of the people or have
public hearings held on this matter. Council members expressed the
desire for additional information regarding maintenance and operation
costs for the lighting fixtures as separate figures. It was MOVED by
Wonder, seconded by Beauchamp to table this motion until we have more
information on it: carried, Beauchamp, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting
aye by voice vote. Buchanan, Edmondson and Hinman voting nay.
At 3:00 PM, the Council members cammenced the regular meeting, Mayor
Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee,
Sparling and Wonder, and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews
present on roll call.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Edmondson.
Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda,
questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either
Council members or citizens present. Mayor Edmondson reported that a
citizen' had requested that Item No. 13 be removed from the Consent
Agenda. Councilman Sparling requested that Item No. 16 be removed and
City Manager Zais reported that the date of hearing for Item No. 18-B
has been changed to April 23, 1979. It was the general consensus of the
Council that the deletion of Items No. 13 and 16 and the date change in
Item No. 18-B, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the
Consent Agenda items, including Resolutions and Ordinances, by title.
It was MOVED by Wander, seconded by Lee that the Consent Agenda, as
read, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling,
Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call. (Subsequent paragraphs
preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda to be
handled under one motion without further discussion.)
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that the minutes of the
March 20 and 29 and April 2, 1979 meetings having been duly certified
accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said
minutes read publicly, be approved: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson,
Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wander and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
This being the time fixed for the hearing on Resolution of Intention No.
D-4054 to create a Local Improvement District in the 18th Avenue and
Greenway area, for water, James Adcock, 1218 So. 18th Avenue, spoke in
support of creating the L.I.D. Herb Mayer, City Engineer, reported that
a letter of protest has been received concerning Parcel No. 1. He
reported' that this particular parcel is already hooked up on a 6-inch
line on PrasCh: After speaking with the City Attorney, since the L.I.D.
is based on the benefit to the property, and in this case, the property
already has adequate water, staff recommends that this parcel be deleted
from the L.I.D. Mayor Edmondson and Council member Lee expressed
concern about the effect the deletion of this parcel would have on the
L.I.D._ Mr. Mayer stated that until the bids are received, he wollet know
for sure, however, he felt it wouldn't effect the L.I.D. enough to make
a big difference. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Hinman that
Ordinance No. 2281, creating L.I.D. No. 1026, 18th Avenue and Greenway
Water District, be passed. It was MOVED by Hinman, second by Wonder
that the proposed Ordinance be amended by deleting Parcel No. 1 from the
L.I.D. District: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee,
Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote. The question was called
for the vote on the motion, as amended: carried, Edmondson, Hinman,
Lee, Sparling, Wander, Beauchamp and Buchanan voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2281, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of
certain property by constructing the necessary mains, fire hydrants,
valves and other appurtenances for the purpose of supplying water for
domestic use and fire protection, establishing a Local Improvement
District, providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating a
special fund.
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This being the time fixed for the hearing on the rezone application
filed by Jeffries, Long and McLaughlin for property located at 1701,
1705 and 1707 So. 24th Avenue, Council members Lee and Hinman expressed
concern about the noise in that area and future expansion of the
airport. Roberta Long spoke in support of the rezone. She reported
that the nursing home deal fell through and they would list the property
on the market as multiple housing. Following discussion, it was MOVED
by Wbnder, seconded by Beauchamp that Ordinance No. 2282, accepting the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and zoning said property, be
passed: carried, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp and Edmondson voting aye
on roll. Hinman, Lee and Buchanan voting nay.
ORDINANCE NO. 2282, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and rezoning property situated at 1701, 1705 and
1707 South 24th Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington, from R-2, Two
Family Zone, to R-3, Multiple-Family Zone.
Council members discussed the surface water control agreement with
Donald and Margaret Wick for property in Arlington Court, Division No.
3. Council member Lee expressed concern that run-off from this property
would run into an already overburdened storm drain system serving 48th
Avenue. Herb Mayer, City Engineer, reported that this agreement
provides that the developer will retain all storm drainage from his
development on one of his lots. This lot will be fenced and landscaped,
and his engineers have designed it to accommodate a 25 year fibod. It
- was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Hinman that Resolution No. D-4061,
authorizing execution of a surface water control agreement with Donald
R. and Margaret K. Wick for Arlington Court, Division No. 3, be passed:
carried, Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buchanan and Edmondson voting aye
on roll call. Lee and Hinman voting nay. Council members Lee and
Hinman stated they voted against the Resolution because they feel the
City has to go back and correct some mistakes before this is done.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4061, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a surface
water control agreement with Donald R. Wick and Margaret K. Wick,
husband and wife.
It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution
No. D-4062, authorizing the purchase of communications equipment for the
Police Department, without calling for bids, be passed: carried,
Sparling, Wonder, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman and Lee voting
aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4062, A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of
communications equipment without calling for bids.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Wonder that Resolution No. D-4063,
authorizing the execution of a purchase contract for two mag card
typewriters and assigning that contract to Yakima County, contingent on
IBM's written approval of the assignment and the County's ...written
acceptance of the agreement, be passed: carried, Wonder, Mitdhamp,
Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee and Sparling voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4063, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and
City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an Installment Payment
Agreement with International Business Machines Corporation for the
purchase of Mag Card Typewriters; and authorizing the assignment of that
agreement to Yakima County.
Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, asked why we have an extra refuse truck to
lease to Moxee City, and stated that if it is extra, it should be sold.
Willis White, Public Works Director, reported that the refuse truck is
not extra, it is the City's backup unit in case one of the other trucks
break down. He stated that Moxee would pick up the truck for use on
Tuesdays only, for a period of two months. City Manager Zais reported
that by this lease arrangement, Moxee City has the time to make
arrangements for obtaining their own equipment. It was MOVED by Hinman,
seconded by Beauchamp that Resolution No. D-4064, authorizing the lease
of refuse hauling equipment to Moxee City, be passed: carried,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting
aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4064, A RESOLUTION authorizing the lease of certain
refuse hauling equipment to the Town of Moxee City and repealing
Resolution No. D-4050.
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It was_MDVED by Wbnder, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D-4065,
denying the damage claim filed by Ralph Jones alleging water damage to
his house because the City crew did not turn off his water, be passed:
carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and
Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4065, A RESOLUTION denying the claim of Ralph J. Jones
filed with the City of Yakima on March 27, 1979.
*It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that Resolution No. D-4066,
stating intention to create a Local Improvement District, 46th Avenue -
Chestnut to Summitview Paving District and fixing a time of hearing for
April 30, 1979, be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee,
Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4066, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a Local
Improvement District.
Ron Meyers, City Treasurer, and Art Zerbach, Director of Finance &
Budget, reviewed the investment reports for January and February, 1979.
Mr. Meyers summarized the City's practice of using warrants, time C.D.'s
repo agreements (repurchase agreements). It was MOVED by Sparling,
seconded by Wonder that the reports of the City Treasurer dated January
31, 1979 and February 28, 1979, regarding the investments of the City of
Yakima, be accepted and approved: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan,
Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that the following out-9f-state
travel requests be approved: Ed Lexa, Fire Department, to Los Angeles,
California to attend Uniform Fire Code Committee meeting,
April 23 through 24, 1979, expenses to be handled by the Washington
State Chiefs' Association; and Ernest Dean, Fire Department, to Las
Vegas, Nevada to attend radiological emergency response operations
meeting, April 24 through May 5, 1979, expenses to be paid by Yakima
County Emergency Services Department.
*It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee to fix dates of hearings on the
following: annexation petition No. 939, filed by Gordon Wonder for
April 23, 1979; rezone application filed by Ed Blanchard, et.al, for
property at 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 No. llth Avenue, for April 23, 1979;
and an alley vacation application filed by Roche Fruit Company, for
April 30, 1979: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling,
Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
It was MOVED by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that Resolution No. D-4067,
authorizing the execution of a contract with Western Security for
services at the Yakima Air Terminal, be passed: carried, Buchanan,
Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling, Wonder and Beauchamp voting aye on
roll call.
RESOLUTION NO. D-4067, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a contract with
Western Security for services at the Yakima Air Terminal.
Following brief discussion, it was MOVED by Wonder, seconded bKHinman
that the Airport Runway Extension Administrative Services tOntract
Addendum for ADAP Project No. 6-53-0080-05, as recommended by staff, be
authorized: carried, Beauchamp, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling and
Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
Council members discussed the proposed service fees for Office of
Environmental Planning, as presented by staff. Carol Darby, Director of
COmmunity Development, reviewed the staff report stating that actual
cost recovery would be impractical due to the amount of bookkeeping that
would be required. She stated the Planning Division can never have a
self-sufficient budget, because of the nature of the work, however, the
Engineering and code Administration Divisions can be on a
self-sufficient basis. These service fees would result in a little over
$45,000 revenue which is an increase of about $28,000 over the present
estimated revenues. Following discussion, it was MOVED by Wonder,
seconded by Hinman that Ordinance No. 2283, adopting a schedule of
filing fees for various City zoning and other land use and development
functions, be passed: carried, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sparling,
Wonder, Beauchamp and Buchanan voting aye on roll call.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2283, AN ORDINANCE relating to zoning; adopting a schedule
of filing fees for various City zoning and other land use and
development functions; and amending Section 12.80.020 of the City of
Yakima Municipal Code.
*An Ordinance amending the 1979 budget appropriating $219,000 within the
General Fund and transferring to the Contingency Fund, having been read
by title only previously, it was MDVED by Wbnder, seconded by Lee that
Ordinance No. 2284, amending the 1979 Budget, appropriating $219,000
within the General Fund and transferring to the Contingency Fund, be
passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling, Wonder and
Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2284, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1979 Budget for the City
of Yakima; appropriating the amount of $219,000 from unappropriated
money in 000 General Fund and transferring that amount fran 000 General
Fund to 195 Contingency Fund.
*It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that Ordinance No. 2285, fixing
the time of delinquency and providing for the issuance of bonds for the
payment of L.I.D. No. 1011, River Road Sewer District, be passed:
carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman,, Lee, Sperling, Wonder and
Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2285, AN ORDINANCE fixing the time of delinquency of
installments of assessments levied for the payment of the cost of the
improvement in Local Improvement District No. 1011 and providing for the
issuance of bonds with coupons attached for the payment of the unpaid
portion thereof.
It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by Lee that Ordinance No. 2286,
amending the classification and compensation plan for AFSCME employees,
be passed: carried, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling, Wonder
and Beauchamp voting aye on roll call.
ORDINANCE NO. 2286, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
Classification Plan and a Compensation Plan for City employees; amending
Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code and
declaring an emergency.
Discussing the out-of-state travel request for Ken Crawford, Chief of
Housing and Neighborhood Conservation, Council member Lee reported that
Ken is one of 12 in the Nation chosen for training on 312 loans, so he
may come back and train other people. She reported that this will be
completely reimbursed by HUD. It was MOVED by Wonder, seconded by
Beaudhalip that the out-of-state travel request for Ken Crawford to go to
Washington, D.C. to observe and work with the administration of the 312
Loan Program, April 16-18, 1979, all costs to be reimbursed by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development, be approved: ierried,
Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Hinman, Lee, Sperling and Wonder voting
aye by voice vote.
Council members discussed the letter received from Michael M. Mercy,
Yakima Theaters, Inc., regarding the City's admission tax. Mayor
Edmondson also distributed copies of letters received last year fran the
Capitol Theatre and Allied Arts Council regarding the admission tax.
City Manager Zais stated that this was discussed last year and the
minutes reflect Council's endorsement that legislation be prepared to
exempt non-profit corporations from paying the admission tax. Mayor
Edmondson stated that there was a little more than that involved, it was
Council's intention to exempt non-profit corporations from the admission
tax if they did not hire professional performers. City Manager Zais
reported that $22,000 was generated last year from this tax. Peggy
Lewis, representing Allied Arts Council, and Tom Tomlinson, Capitol
Theatre Corporation, spoke in support of exempting non-profit
corporations from paying the admission tax. It was MOVED by Hinman,
seconded by Sperling to instruct staff to prepare legislation to delete
the admission tax entirely, to be effective fiscal year 1980. City
Manager Zais stated his support of deleting the admission tax.
Following discussion, the question was called for the vote on the
motion: carried, Buchanan, Hinman, Lee, aparling and Wonder voting aye
by voice vote. Beauchamp and Edmondson voting nay. Council member Lee
stated she would also like to see the Southeast Community Center
exempted from paying the gambling tax on their bingo games. She stated
that it is operated by volunteers and all profits are used for running
the Center. It was MOVED by Lee, seconded by Wonder to instruct staff
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to prepare legislation to excuse the Southeast Community Center from
paying gambling tax on bingo. Following discussion, Councilman Wonder
withdrew his second to the motion. The motion died for lack of a
second. It was the general consensus of the Council to request a staff
report on gambling tax revenue.
Council discussed the letter received from Ed Hosack, Chief Probation
Officer, regarding the current status of probation services relating to
their FRS request. Councilman Hinman spoke in support of having an
effective probation service. Following discussion, it was the general
consensus of the Council to have staff draft a letter requesting Yakima
County to fund this request from their FRS funds.
Council members next discussed a letter received from Yakima County
Board of Commissioners regarding Wastewater Facilities Program. It was
the general consensus of the Council to have Mayor Edmondson and
Councilman Sparling meet with Les Conrad, County Commissioner, to
discuss the County's concerns regarding the proposed sewage allocation
plan.
Rachel Corbin, Executive Director, Yakima Welfare Rights Organization,
stated that she has a petition opposing the rate increase proposed by
PP&L. She asked the Council members to sign this petition. Mayor
Edmondson stated that as an official body, Council members could not
sign the petition because they work with the franchise for PP&L.
George Kapellas, Diamond Cab Company, brought to the Council's attention
a traffic problem where South 3rd Street and South 2nd Street intersect
with Pacific Avenue. He reported that he has observed several accidents
there since his business located there one year ago. He stated that he
has been working with the Traffic Engineers and they have had a larger
stop sign installed and also a "stop ahead" sign installed, however,
since that time he has observed four accidents. He said the solution to
this problem is more than a larger stop sign. He urged Council to
carefully consider the traffic engineer's report When it is presented.
Councilman Sparling attributed some of the traffic problems at this
intersection to the parking situation there. Mr. Kapellas stated that
he has put sane railroad ties out to delete the parking by the triangle.
It was the general consensus of the Council to refer this matter to
staff. Councilman Beauchamp stated that the intersection of 6th Street
and Arlington should be looked at also. It was the general consensus of
the Council to have staff look at the intersection of 6th Street and
Arlington.
Its of information supplied to Council were: magazine article from
U.S. News and World Report. 3/26/79; letter from David Yost, Yakima
Center, regarding Yakima Youth Task Force and their concerns relative to
the rental rates. 3/28/79; letter from Fran Dew, President of League of
Women Voters, expressing pleasure with interest in expanding areas of
cooperation between City/County Government. 3/13/79; letter fran
Phyllis Short, Executive Vice President, Central Washington Home
Builders Association re consideration of appointments to the Housing
Authority Board. 3/29/79; letter from Chet Hatfield, Secretary, Yakima
Lions Club, regarding appointments to Park Commission. 4/2/79; letter
of resignation fran Herbert F. Mayer, City Engineer. 4/2/79; memo fran
Chief of Police regarding departmental overtime, hazard, etc.,
expenditures. 3/14/79; monthly report of Code Administration Office
activities for the month of February. 2/79; monthly report of Chief of
Police for February, 1979. 2/79; engineering status report submitted by
Herbert Mayer. 3/1/79; recap loan and grant activity for the month of
February. 2/79; memo fran City Attorney regarding damage claims
referred to the insurance carriers. 4/2/79; AWC Legislative Bulletin
No. 12, March 30, 1979; minutes of 3/28/79 meeting of Board of
Adjustment; and minutes of 3/13/79 Yakima District Board of Health
Meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED
by Hinman, seconded by Buchanan that this meeting be adjourned at the
hour of 6:00 PM: carried, Beauchamp, Buchanan, Edmondson, Lee, Sparling
and Wonder voting aye by voice vote.
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