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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/11/1995 Business Meeting 187. CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON APRIL 11, 1995 BUSINESS MEETING I/ 1. ROLL CALL The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Mayor Pat Berndt, presiding, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, Lynn Buchanan, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Council Member Bill Brado absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Skovald also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Berger. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) Council Member Buchanan directed attention to an item scheduled for future consideration, changing the name of 10th Street to Fair Avenue. He suggested Council think about all the impacts a street name change has and the burden it creates for residents. Mayor Berndt read a proclamation declaring April 10 -16, 1995 as National Community Development Week. Mitch Nickolds, Chairman of the Community Development Action Committee, presented a poster signifying 21 years of service and highlighted some of the neighborhood improvement programs. He invited Council and staff to join a tour of homes of families who have benefited by Community Development Block Grant funds. Carol Fredrickson encouraged all to attend the neighborhood bus tour which will originate from the Southeast Community Center. April 22, 1995 was declared Clean Up, Green Up Day by Mayor Berndt in a proclamation she read urging citizens to become involved, either in their own neighborhoods, or through a local club or community organization by collecting and I/ removing debris. Carol Pogorelc, Chairman of the Clean Up, Green Up Committee for the Chamber of Commerce, described 'the program and listed various pick -up points for recycling household and yard wastes. Mayor Berndt commended the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce for its leadership during this event. Mayor Berndt read a proclamation declaring April 9 -15, 1995 as Public Safety Telecommunications Week. On behalf of the employees, Wayne Wantland thanked Council for recognizing 133 S APRIL 11, 1995 the vital contributions of protecting life and property made by public safety telecommunications personnel. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Berndt 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 Berndt announced that Agenda Item No. 5 was removed from the Agenda for two weeks. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Brado absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 28, 1995 BUSINESS MEETING The minutes of the March 28, 1995 Business meeting was removed from the agenda and will be resubmitted in two weeks. 6. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER RECOMMENDATION ON REZONE OF PROPERTY AT 1317 SOUTH 6TH STREET, REQUESTED BY MR. MONTES DE OCA This being the time set for the public meeting, Joan Davenport, Supervising Associate Planner, presented a brief overview of the rezone request and summarized the staff recommendation to affirm the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to approve. At the February 7, 1995 public meeting, the Council decided to remand this rezone request back to the Hearing Examiner for consideration of a B -2 designation instead of CBDS. The intent of this decision was to determine whether a B -2 zone would be more consistent with the neighborhood as well as accomplish the purpose of proposed business. Council Member Beauchamp called attention to the 6th Street and Nob Hill Boulevard location of the proposed business and expressed concern about the safety and availability of on- street parking. He suggested parking restrictions be considered on both sides of 6th Street, particularly if the proposed business is going to be a swap -meet type furniture /gift /novelty store with products displayed outside. It would have potential for lots of people to gather. Discussion continued among Council members and staff concerning the on- street parking concern. Mayor Berndt opened the public meeting and asked anyone who wished to comment about the rezone to do so at this time. 2 189 APRIL 11, 1995 Delores Gaviglio; '`324 West 'Yakima Avenue, Suite 10, interpreter, spoke on behalf of Mr. Montes de Oca. She pointed out that the applicant indicates there will not be any items sold outside the building; only new items will be 1/ sold and there will be a 20 -space asphalt parking area available. Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, expressed concern that on- street parking would be unsafe because of the large amount of traffic going to and coming from the intersection of North 6th Street and Nob Hill Boulevard. Mayor Berndt asked if anyone else wished to comment about this rezone request. There being no one, she closed the public meeting. After continued discussion about on- street parking concerns, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO AFFIRM THE HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION AND DIRECT LEGAL STAFF TO PREPARE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Brado absent. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO DIRECT STAFF TO BRING BACK A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON BOTH SIDES OF SOUTH 6TH STREET, FROM THE VICINITY OF THE REZONE TOWARDS THE NOB HILL INTERSECTION. The,motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Brado absent. 7. PUBLIC HEARING ON CONFIRMATION OF THE 1995 IRRIGATION ASSESSMENT ROLL (SEE ORDINANCE CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL) This being the time set for the public hearing, Doug Dodd, Water and Irrigation Superintendent, presented the 1995 Irrigation Maintenance Assessment Roll for Council confirmation. Originally submitted to Council on March 7, 1995, Mr. Dodd apologized for problems that occurred in the preparation of the roll and also thanked Council Member Barnett for his assistance with it. In an effort to make this issue more easily understood, a video was shown describing the history of the irrigation system, explaining its maintenance and operation procedures as well as providing information about how the assessment process is determined. Staff Members Walt Greenwalt and Dueane Calvin were also 1/ present to answer any questions. Council Member Barnett directed attention to the following continuing expenses that impact assessment rates for various districts and suggested they be included in the video to inform the general public: (1) The continuing adjudication expense in the Aquavella Case which in some smaller districts is a significant factor even though the amount of dollars not great. (2) The expenses incurred when the diversion dam was repaired is a continuing cost and in some districts is a 3 1.90 APRIL 11, 1995 significant factor. (3) A significant cost for some districts is the Fruitvale Piping of the Irrigation District. Council Member Buchanan reported the State Legislature has recently passed a bill which will let the City of Yakima consolidate irrigation districts and allow reserve funds to accumulate to be used for system equipment replacement. This would perhaps provide more manageable assessment rates. Council Member Barnett pointed out that District No. 308 has a larger share of the Aquavella adjudication expense than other districts. Mr. Dodd explained that District No. 308 was established in 1921 by Local Improvement District. The water rights for this district are the most at risk and because of the age and the inefficiency of the system it costs more to prepare a case to defend those water rights. Duaene Calvin explained the error he made when calculating percentage of change figures, although it did not impact individual assessment rates. Council Member Barnett was pleased with the format Mr. Calvin used to indicate the amount of reserves for each district. This was particularly useful when evaluating irrigation rates. There was continued discussion concerning increases to irrigation rates, the unexpected factors and particular circumstances that cause assessment rates to change and what can be done to address the situation. Council Member Barnett questioned whether or not consolidation of one or more districts could happen without approval of the people who own the district, even with the new legislation. Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing and asked anyone who wished to comment to come forward and give their name, address and irrigation district for the record. Louise Worden, District No. 308, complained about insufficient pressure to use a sprinkler and not receiving water after she has paid her assessment. She explained she has pumped water out of a ground well for the last four years to irrigate, along with watering with domestic water when that runs dry. Staff was directed to look into this situation. Phil Salatino, 209 Park Avenue, District No. 510, representing a 92 -year old man from District #308, also complained about the lack of pressure in this district. He did not think an assessment should be charged when water has not been received. He asked if any improvements are planned for District No. 308. Mayor Berndt explained there has been $100,000 set aside this year for major work on District No. 308, but to completely rebuild the system would cost about $6 -12 million. Referring to his own situation in District No. 510, Mr. Salatino wanted to know when the rates would be readjusted downward to only reflect maintenance and 4 191 .. APRIL 11, 1995 operation costs. Council Members Sims and Barnett responded to Mr. Salatino's question by explaining the rates are based on projections of anticipated use, normal maintenance, repairs or other expenses pertaining to equipment, such as the Fruitvale Canal covering in District No. 510's case. I/ Bob Nummerdor, 8 N. 37th Avenue, District #621, asked why his district has received such a large increase. Mr. Dodd explained that the rates for Districts Nos. 621, 624 and 851 were increased to build up reserves since there were major expenses in recent years, such as pump replacement. Another reason is the rate was quite a bit lower to begin with than the average of other districts and should have had larger increases last year. Betty Gaudette, 701 N. 6th Street, asked if the new legislation allowing consolidation of irrigation districts would cut costs and combine water rights. Council Member Sims explained the new legislation will allow some options, but many issues will need to be resolved before districts can be consolidated, in some cases pending court litigation will influence water rights issues. Mayor Berndt explained that consolidation would cut administrative costs; however, those costs are not a significant part of the total amount. There , was continued discussion about the new legislation which will allow reserves to accumulate to replace worn out irrigation systems: Domestic water would not be an economical or viable alternative. Ms. Gaudette opposes the granting of any exemption from irrigation assessment. Council Member Buchanan commented that the subsidized rates for potable water charged Parks and the' School District should be reevaluated. Denise Englehardt, 1211 S. 2nd Avenue, District No. 664, expressed concern that the new pump is shut down a lot of the time. She also questioned work crew efficiency because she saw eight or nine workers at the pump site. Council Member Sims explained the City strives to be as prudent and efficient as possible with the workforce. - Staff was directed to meet with Ms. Englehardt to explain why the. pump isn't working. Council Member Beauchamp suggested staff review its procedure to make sure the appropriate number of workers are assigned to the job. . 1/ City Clerk Roberts absent after 3:30 p.m. Council Member Sims questioned whether it is illegal to operate a pump with an underground sprinkling system on private property to irrigate lawns. Council Member Barnett pointed out there needs to be a distinction made between underground sprinkler,;-systems with no pump, as well as those on domestic water, and automatic irrigation systems with pumps. Assistant :City Attorney McMurray took the question under advisement. 5 1.92 APRIL 11, 1995 A representative from the First Church of God, at llth and Chestnut, District No. 259, requested a review of their assessment since it includes a parking lot. Staff was directed to meet with her to consider the request. The church representative also suggested the City provide instructions to remove anti - siphoning gaskets in the winter to prevent frost -free risers from freezing and breaking. Larry Mathews, 805 S. 17th Avenue, also objected to the granting of an exemption from irrigation assessment because of the property owners' existing LID obligation. Council Member Barnett also expressed concern about the declining square footage resulting from those exemptions which cause irrigation rates to increase for the rest of the irrigation users in the district. Robert Spencer, 508 N. 23rd Avenue, objected to the rate increase for District No. 688. He also complained about low pressure when a second faucet is turned on. He asked why the rate for District No. 688 is drastically higher than the rate for Tieton Irrigation water. Mr. Zais explained the Tieton system was completely rebuilt with a major federal grant that offsets a tremendous share of the cost of rehabilitation of that system. There have been no federal grants available for the City system. Council Member Buchanan pointed out that rates are lower when buying from the wholesaler; if the districts are merged, maybe the system could be overhauled and service delivery improved. John Puccinelli, 314 N. 1st Street, expressed concern for the tremendous amount of wasted water. He suggested alternate watering days be assigned to help alleviate some of the problems with the system so there is more pressure. There was brief discussion among Council Members, staff and citizens about this suggestion as well as discussion about various problems encountered when using sprinklers. Mayor Berndt asked if any one else wished to speak. There being no one, she closed the public hearing. Council Member Barnett reiterated the fact that the irrigation districts were established by local improvement districts, and many of them require major renovations and rehabilitation. There is no funding available to do that. I/ He pointed out the people have the option to reform the local improvement districts in order to rehabilitate their systems. Council Member Buchanan explained the new legislation will help by allowing reserve .funds to be used for system replacement. Council Member Barnett indicated the rates for some districts, such as District No. 529, probably should have been increased last year or the year before to offset 6 193 APRIL 11, 1995 expenses, although he did not, amend the 1995 Irrigation Maintenance Assessment' Roll. Ordinance No. 95 -20 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Brado absent. I/ Council Member Barnett explained the irrigation assessment rates reflect actual costs. He reiterated the expenses that also impact irrigation assessment rates, and added one more factor, which in some instances, impact costs more than the labor, equipment, materials and administrative costs do. Those factors are: (1) conversion dam repair costs; (2) Fruitvale Canal piping costs for some districts; (3) Aquavella adjudication expenses; and (4) increased water shares cost. The water is not free; the City has to pay for the water that comes through the canal. Mr. Zais noted for next year's public hearing, in addition to the changes to the video, that a list of basic . reasons why the irrigation assessments have increased should be added to the notice and also included in the report to Council. ORDINANCE NO. 95 - 20, AN ORDINANCE confirming the irrigation maintenance assessment roll of the City of Yakima for the calendar year.1995 and levying irrigation maintenance assessmentsaccording•to such roll. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Larry Mathews, 805 ;;S' ::17th : provided background information on the Pit Bull ordinance and urged increased enforcement of the law, particularly in City parks. He called attention to a recent incident involving two dogs that could have involved a child instead. He suggested a meeting be held with the District Court judges to ask them to be more strict with violators. Mayor Berndt explained that there seems to be an increase of Pit Bull Dogs because people new to the City aren't aware of law. She requested a notice be put in the Utility Billing Newsletter, perhaps once a year, to let people know. However, since the legislation has been in place, there has been a dramatic reduction in the number of bites by Pit Bulls, which is a good indication that the ordinance is working. Mr. Mathews also urged Council to vigorously enforce speed limit penalties and make sure the speed limits are posted throughout the city. Council Member Sims pointed out that the public could be informed, through 1/ public television, as to what laws are on the books and what laws are regulated by the state. It it is a high priority issue, then the Council should address.it during. budget. time. Betty Gaudette inquired about a pending Hearing Examiner's recommendation on a fencing permit for Louise:.Worden... She also reported it is ,:difficult to hear during the Council 7 19 4 APRIL 11, 1995 meeting and suggested the seating in the Council Chambers be arranged with a middle aisle to make it easier to move in and out of the seats. Louise Worden requested permission to utilize Yakima Waste Systems instead of City refuse service for her apartment complex. Council Member Buchanan recalled his earlier 1/ request for information on this issue and directed staff review the request. Ms. Worden also inquired about the Hearing Examiner's recommendation that she is awaiting from the public hearing held on February 23, 1995 concerning her property at 405 N. 8th Street. Mayor Berndt expressed concern that responses need to be received in a timely fashion. Assistant City Attorney McMurray will contact Mr. Adams to determine the status of the Hearing Examiner's Recommendation. *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR FIRE BOND PROJECTS RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 54, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute purchase and sale agreements with eleven landowners to acquire property for the Yakima Fire Department Training Complex Expansion of City of Yakima Fire Station No. 5. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX - EXEMPT NON - RECOURSE REVENUE BONDS OF YAKIMA COUNTY PUBLIC CORPORATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF PRINTING PRESS RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 55, A RESOLUTION approving the issuance of tax - exempt non - recourse revenue bonds by the Yakima County Public Corporation for the benefit of Printing Press, Inc. and Printing Press Properties, L.L.C. pursuant to RCW 39.84.060. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KISSEL PARK ESTATES RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 56, A RESOLUTION concerning the application submitted by Brian J. Busey for an eighteen lot subdivision known as Kissel Park Estates south of the existing Suncrest II subdivision and west of South 27th Avenue, City No., UAZO Preliminary Plat #4 -94: approving the preliminary long plat subject to certain conditions. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF I/ AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY FOR THE SUNCOM MANAGEMENT SUPERVISORY DUTIES FOR THE YEAR 1995 RESOLUTION NO. R 95 - 57, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of 8 195 APRIL 11, 1995 Yakima to execute an .agreement with Yakima County whereby the City of Yakima Fire'Departherit will undertake SUMCOM Management /supervisory duties for one year. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR HOPE III PROGRAM I/ RESOLUTION NO. R- 95 -58, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to file an application with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding for a Hope III Program. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EASEMENT WITH BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION FOR OAK FLATS PROPERTY RESOLUTION NO. R- 95 -59, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract and Grant of Easement and License Agreement with the United States Bonneville Power Administration. *15. APPROVAL OF RIGHT -OF -WAY USE PERMIT FOR INSTALLATION OF SIGN IN VICINITY OF 1224 NORTH 1ST STREET, REQUESTED BY R & R CONSTRUCTION The Right -of -Way Use Permit requested by R & R Construction to locate a sign in the vicinity of 1224 North 1st Street, was approved. *16. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON MAY 2, 1995 ON THE GARRETT STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION May 2, 1995 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation on the petition to vacate Garret Street and adjacent alley rights of way west of North 6th Avenue. *17. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RATE FOR PREMISES NOT CONNECTED TO SEWER ORDINANCE NO. 95 -21, AN ORDINANCE repealing Yakima Municipal Code Section 7.60.031. 18. OTHER BUSINESS Council Member Barnett recognized the importance of public I/ input as was demonstrated during this meeting. He urged continued participation and invited the public to voice their concerns on costs associated with implementation of Growth Management Act regulations or other similar legislation. 9 196 APRIL 11, 1995 Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Agenda for April 12, 1995 SunTran Board of Directors Meeting; Schedule of Upcoming Yakima River Watershed Committees meetings and meeting minutes; Y.E.S. Awards meeting on April 13, 1995 and list of upcoming Chamber events; Monthly Yakima Railroad Area Project Progress Report for March 1995; Revised February, 1995 and March 1995 Permit Center Monthly 1/ Reports; Legal Department Monthly Report for February 1995; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of April 11, 1995; Draft Housing Element, Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan, April 1995; Congressional Week in Review; 3/29/95; Agenda for the April 11, 1995 Northeast Yakima Neighborhood Association meeting; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Newsletter; April 1995; Yakima Gang Prevention /Intervention Coalition Newsletter; April 1995; Article from April 1995 Governing, "Good Government -- Bad Government. "; Article from U.S. Mayor, "President Signs Kempthorne Bill "; Article, "School Impact Fees Unfair to New Home Buyers "; and Article, "Yakima is for Kiwanians this August." 19. ADJOURNMENT TO APRIL 25, 1995 AT 7:30 A.M. FOR JOINT MEETING WITH YAKIMA COUNTY AND UNION GAP (LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED) , THEN TO 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M., YAKIMA CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PERSONNEL) It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 4:15 P.M., TO APRIL 25, 1995 AT 7:30 A.M. FOR A JOINT MEETING WITH YAKIMA COUNTY AND UNION GAP, AND THEN TO 11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M. FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PERSONNEL. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Brado absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR I/ Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 10 197 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON "APRIL 25, 1995 ADJOURNED JOINT MEETING CITY OF YAKIMA, UNION GAP AND YAKIMA COUNTY I/ The City Council met on this date at 7:30 a.m., in the ESD #105 Administration Building Conference Center, 33 South 2nd Avenue, Yakima, Washington, for a Joint Meeting with the Yakima County Commissioners and the City of Union Gap. Council Members present were Mayor Pat Berndt (absent after 8:30 a.m.), Clarence Barnett, Ernie Berger, Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, and Bernard Sims. Council Member Henry Beauchamp was absent and excused. City staff members present were City Manager Zais, Assistant City Manager Rice, Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community & Economic Development, Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, Marketa Oliver, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, and Melynn Skovald, Deputy City Clerk. Yakima County Commissioners present were Bettie Ingham, Bill Flower, and Jim Lewis. Yakima County staff members present were Dick Anderwald, Planning Director, Dan Hesse, Director. of Public Works. Union Gap Council Members Betty Boyd, Donna Miller and Bud Laidler were present. Union. Gap staff members present were Paul Burlingame, City Manager and Kathleen Holscher, City Clerk /Treasurer. Mayor Berndt welcomed the group and briefly reviewed the agenda for the meeting. Joint Legislative Issues and Priorities Council Member Barnett suggested the legal counsel of each entity meet to define Initiative 164, and it was the consensus of the group to put this issue on the agenda for a future meeting. City Manager Zais explained how the joint review process identifies common objectives and interests and how the combined priorities are determined. Also in place are the City's independent priorities established by the City Council. This information is provided to the Association of Washington Cities and Association of Washington Counties and the potential legislation is tracked during the Legislative Session. I/ After providing copies of the 1995 City /County Legislative Issues, Marketa Oliver described the various steps in the legislative process the proposed legislation might take and what happens after the session is over. During the first year of the biennium, all bills which died in committee go back to the originating house and will be available for consideration during the next legislative session. Ms. Oliver and Mr. Zais also highlighted priority issues on the list and answered ;questions about various bills before the legislature. 198 Adjourned Joint Meeting -- April 25, 1995 Regional Services Planning Process Dick Anderwald described the progress being made in the Regional Services Planning Process. This is where public service delivery provided by local jurisdictions within Yakima County is evaluated to find ways to improve its quality. Shareholder committees from both the Upper and the Lower Valleys and a finance task force I/ comprised of leaders within various fields have been appointed to collect data and analyze existing services and make recommendations for further study to the Regional Service Organization. Commissioner Ingham pointed out that one representative, or a designated alternate from the .elected officials within each jurisdiction, needs to attend future meetings to participate in the broad policy discussions that will take place. Stormwater Comprehensive Plan Glenn Rice provided background information about the Stormwater Management Plan which has included cooperative participation by Yakima County, Union Gap, and the Washington State Department of Ecology. There was discussion among the officials concerning the next steps to be taken in the process including lead agency determination, environmental review, interlocal agreements, and the joint public hearing process. It was the consensus of the group to schedule a joint public hearing to receive public comments on the Stormwater Management Plan and that Yakima County should be the lead agency. There was a brief recess from 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. Airport Financial Requests Jim Lewis provided background information about the runway rehabilitation project and there was discussion about sharing the cost among the various entities. The Foreign Trade Zone costs were also discussed and the subsidy from the City and the County. The 1996 budget would be the vehicle to change that if necessary. After a brief discussion about future marketing needs, it was the consensus of the group to put this issue on the agenda for a future meeting. Recycling RFP Development I/ Dan Hesse provided a status report on the RFP development for curbside recycling. A preliminary RFP has been drafted and is currently under review. He also presented a brief overview of the effort to develop a curbside recycling program to help meet the waste reduction goals set forth in the Solid Waste Management Plan 2 Adjourned Joint Meeting -- April 25, 1995 and landfill management responsibilities of Yakima County. He reported the City of Unioh''Gap has already implemented a curbside recycling program. The City of Yakima has a yard waste recycling program and Yakima County has encouraged yard waste and wood -free recycling by reducing the disposal fees at the landfill. -I/: There was discussion about promoting commercial recycling in the urban area along with customer recycling service needs, the need to determine the quantity of recyclable material currently being diverted from the waste stream through either recycling and /or . waste reduction, and the issue of all user and /or volunteer pay options. This information is needed to evaluate and determine costs associated with a recycling program. Council Member Barnett expressed concern that curbside recycling does not generate the most waste reduction. There was a considerable amount of discussion concerning the issue of imposing mandatory recycling and whether or not to include the commercial segment in the program. PTBA Council Members Berger and Sims provided a brief update on the issue,.. There was..a considerable amount of discussion concerning the transportation needs of the area and whether a countywide plan would be a feasible option to consider. Other Items There was a considerable amount of discussion concerning the Lincoln / "B" Couplet access dispute with HUD and how it might affect Stage 1 of the 1 -82 Project. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: �/ � �� �. —, • 77 . ,. OUNCI, MEMBER DATE i - s I/ • COL '�CIL MEMB: ' DATE ATTEST: g ' - 2 4S9-- - Gi�1 c- CITY CLERK MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio tape of this meeting is available in the City Clerk's Office 3 •