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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/28/1992 Business Meeting 380' • CITY OF YAKIMA JULY 28, 1992 BUSINESS MEETING 1. ROLL CALL The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Mayor Pat Berndt, presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp ; (present after 2:08 p.m.), Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, Assistant City Attorney Carberry, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Skovald also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Sims. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, reported that the Street Department will be working with the Vintiques and every effort has been made to make sure that routes are kept clear for their activities. David Hussell, Street and Traffic Operations Manager, explained the Vintiques, along with other potentially interested parties, were notified on April 20th of the annual sealcoating program. The sealcoating program has been rescheduled until after August 3rd when the Vintiques leave town, and the loose gravel already on the arterials will be swept this evening. Mayor Berndt thanked Mr. Hussell for his responsive attitude in this situation. A. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Berndt declared August 4, 1992, as National Night Out. Ester Huey recognized Tony Gardner and Colleen Bloom of the Substance Abuse Coalition Staff as co- chairpersons for this event. Ms. Huey explained the goal for this year includes 100 block parties across Yakima County with 9 kickoff parties. She encouraged participation throughout the city and asked the Council to wear the tee shirts next Tuesday which were presented to them in commemoration of National Night Out. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Berndt referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Councilmembers or citizens present. There were no changes to the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY :+ l • 381 JULY 28, ` 1992_ 8IMS, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 5. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DRAFT SEWER USE /PRETREATMENT ORDINANCE (BRING PREVIOUS MATERIAL) Chris Waarvick, Wastewater Superintendent, presented an instructional videotape on wastewater and pretreatment requirements. Council Member Buchanan asked if high strength waste is being put on sprayfields. Mr. Waarvick spoke of the strength of industrial waste being seven to ten times stronger than domestic waste. A sprayfield is used becuase of the exceedingly high cost of the domestic -kind of treatment. Council Member Barnett remarked about Significant Industrial User reporting requirements. If no toxics were found in the wastestream after testing, he would like to see some of the reporting requirements waived with periodic inspections. Mr. Waarvick explained the process of gathering comments and concerns, and then responding with amendments addressing those concerns, which `wii1 showy what changes would be made and whether or not federal or law would allow those changes. Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing, and asked if there was anyone present to comment on the pretreatment ordinance. Mike Maulhardt, Plant Manager for Del Monte, stated the pretreatment ordinance does not address their major concern, but some of the new land treatment regulations being considered by the DOE, does affect their company because they primarily utilize the sprayfield. Mr. Maulhardt expressed concern about the long term viability of the sprayfield. If it is not viable long term, the need to know early is important so that other disposal options can be explored. The uncertainty is most frustrating. Even though this proposed ordinance does not directly address groundwater quality, Bruce Bates, Assistant Wastewater Superintendent, briefly explained groundwater monitoring requirements which include anything that could affect the groundwater quality is now being regulated. 2 332 JULY 28, 1992 There being no one else present wishing to speak to the issue, Mayor Berndt closed the public hearing. Council Member Barnett expressed the metal products and machinery industries' need to review this ordinance because a new federal categorical standard has been created listing those industries as SIU's. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING, TO A DATE TO BE SPECIFIED BY STAFF, IN ORDER TO GIVE OPPORTUNITY TO OTHER INDUSTRIES WHICH HAVE NOT YET HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Lyle Gapen, 1408 South 35th Place, questioned the City's practice of allowing the gravel in the sealcoat program to remain on the streets past four or five days. He also requested a response to information previously requested. Tom McCormick, a Yakima citizen, requested a time to meet with Council Member Beauchamp. 7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM Code Administration Manager Shampine reported 820 North 53rd Avenue; River Road and 28th Avenue; River Road; River Road; 508 South 3rd Street; 708 North 3rd Avenue; and 1211 West King were removed from the list. Fred Noel, United Builders, Guthrie, and Taylor are.the four property owners left on the list. There being no citizen present wishing to speak to the issue and Resolution No. D -6159 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D- 6159,'A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. 8. CONSIDERATION OF POLICY FOR PAYMENT OF RADON DETECTORS USED IN CERTAIN NEW RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES (CONTINUED FROM 6/23/92) Code Administration Manager Shampine reported three options for consideration: (1) The City absorb the cost of the detectors; (2) Add a $7.00 charge on all permits for new single family residences and all ground floor units of multi- family dwellings; or (3) Disregard the State statute and do nothing. 3 sdAV JULY_ 28, 1992 .. - iii^•' The radon detector is delivered at the time of the final inspection without any added cost to the homeowner. I/ Council Member Brado commented that the amount of radon in this area is small. The regulations keep coming down faster and the amount of costs add up and it affects the cost of housing. Council Member Semon agreed with the fact that there are a lot of regulations that don't make much sense, but we need to work through the.system rather than just disregard the law. Assistant Attorney Carberry advised that the Council should work through this and uphold the law. • It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SEMON, THAT THE CITY PROVIDE THE RADON KITS AT COST ($7.00) TO BUILDERS AND THE DISTRIBUTION BE DONE AT THE TIME OF REGULAR INSPECTION OF NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND ALL GROUND FLOOR UNITS OF MULTI- FAMILY DWELLINGS. The motion carried by a 6 -1 voice vote, Brado voting nay. Staff was directed to bring back legislation. *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH DAVID HEISTAND FOR ADA TRAINING WORKSHOP RESOLUTION NO. D 6169,A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a personal services agreement with David Heistand. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE YAKIMA NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE RESOLUTION NO. D -6161, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the,City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a services agreement with Yakima National Little League Association. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR EXHIBIT SPACE WITH CENTRAL WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION I/ RESOLUTION NO. D -6162, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a 1992 Central Washington State Fair Concession and Exhibit Contract with the Central Washington Fair Association. *12. APPROVAL OF SECOND QUARTER 1992 BUDGET REPORT The Second Quarter 1992 Budget Report was accepted. 4 334 JULY 28, 1992 13. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR THE YAKIMA INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT, 16TH AVENUE AND RIVER ROAD An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds I/ from Economic Development Funds for the Yakima Industrial Park Project, 16th Avenue and River Road, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. Ordinance No. 3477, having been read by title, IT WAS MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SEMON, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE PASSED. The motion carried by a 6 -1 roll call vote, Brado voting nay. ORDINANCE NO. 3477, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1992 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $225,000 in the Economic Development Fund for expenditure during 1992 for Community and Economic Development. *14. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR $50,000 IN REPAIRS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AERIAL APPARATUS An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds for the repair of an aerial fire apparatus, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3478, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1992 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $50,000 in the Fire Capital Fund for expenditure during 1992 for rebuilding an Aerial Fire Apparatus. *15. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1992 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR TRANSIT SERVICE TO NEWLY ANNEXED AREAS An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds for transit service to newly annexd areas, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3479, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1992 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $61,500 in the Transit Operating Fund for expenditure during 1992 for extended service for the remainder of 1992. 5 385 JULY 28, 1992 • *16. SECOND READING OF AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVING FUNDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD POLICE VAN An Ordinance amending the 1992 budget and appropriating funds I/ for the purchase of a police van, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3480, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1992 budget for the City of Yakima; making appropriations for $33,500 for purchase of a police van from General Fund /Equipment Rental Fund, from Unappropriated Fund Balances within these funds for expenditure during 1992. 17. OTHER BUSINESS *A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE CITY TREASURER'S PETTY CASH AND CHANGE FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. D -6163, A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. D -6040, adopted January 7, 1992, and authorizing the existence of a City Change Fund, and other petty cash - funds, within the General Fund of the City of Yakima. Council Member Barnett commented on a problem with the microphone at the podium. Council Member Buchanan reaffirmed that City Manager Zais should be providing information to the Council prior to the press. There was a consensus that the Council prefers it this way. Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Memorandum from Wastewater Superintendent regarding New Federal Pretreatment Category. 7/23/92; Letter to Director of Yakima County Public Works Department regarding funding for TDM. 7/21/92; "Slice of Yakima" article for Yakima Herald Republic newspaper regarding summer employment opportunities. 7/23/92; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of July 28, 1992; Permit Center Monthly Report I/ for June 1992; Agenda for July 23, 1992 Yakima Air Terminal Board meeting and minutes of its June 25, 1992 meeting; and Agenda for July 22, 1992 Yakima Housing Authority Board meeting and minutes of its May 27, 1992 meeting. 6 386 JULY 28, 1992 18. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND I/ COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Following the conclusion of the Executive Session (Council Member Barnett absent after 4:05 p.m.), Council members discussed the recent newspaper article written by Mark Walker expressing his opinion that the City Manager was obstructing the release of public information. Council Member Beauchamp commented he thought the article was unfair and not accurate. Mayor Berndt requested that Council Member Brado replace her on the Public Safety Committee which will discuss the proposed Fire Facilities report. Council Member Brado requested additional information on the responsibilities of this committee prior to making a commitment. (Council Member Brado absent after 4:08 p.m.) Following a brief discussion regarding the composition of the Public Safety Committee, the meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: COUNCIL MEMBER DATE VT1, D , E ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald.