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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/22/1988 Business Meeting 268 MARCH 22, 1988 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 Pro Tem Henry Beauchamp, presiding, Council members Clarence :Barnett, Jerry Foy and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Mayor Pat Berndt and Council members'Lynn Buchanan and Lynn Carmichael absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. • 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by City Attorney Vanek. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Beauchamp read a proclamation, on behalf of Mayor Berndt, designating March 28th as "Crimson and Gray Day" to acknowledge the 98th birthday of Washington State University. The proclamation encouraged Cougar supporters to wear crimson and gray clothing this day and join in the celebration. Jim Livingood, Washington State University Athletic Director, will at the Towne Plaza Motor Inn at 7:30 p.m. to welcome all Cougar supporters and encourage them to participate in the planned activities. • Mayor Pro Tem' Beauchamp read a proclamation declaring'the week of April 2 -6, 1988 as "Life °for Holly Week ". Infant Holly Nelson is a member of the community in need of a liver transplant and the fund raising committee is in the process of making the couinunity aware of the funds needed for Holly's surgery. Mr. Bill Harrison was • present to.accebt_the:proclamation.on behalf of the committee and commented that approximately $32,000 has been raised, but additional funds are needed. Council member Foy asked Mr. Harrison to report to the committee that Pacific Northwest Bell will..be._contributing_.$500 toward. Holly's medical fees. Mayor Pro Tem Beauchamp encouraged the citizens of Yakima to assist in this • fund raising effort and expressed appreciation to those citizens who have already made contributions. Mayor Pro Tem Beauchamp read a proclamation declaring March 20 -26, 1988 as "Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week." The theme for this year is "Straight Flight" and students will be involved in a_ variety of _activities..focusing-.on _the..effects -of drug and alcohol abuse. The proclamation stated the City of Yakima strongly urges that comprehensive unified and cooperative strategy be developed among the schools, government, public and private agencies, and various community organizations on an ongoing basis to help • eliminate the disease of alcoholism and drug abuse in our community. The proclamation was accepted by Mrs. Lahey who expressed appreciation to the City Council for the recent action they have taken on the drug issue. She stated she would like to hear an economic statement from the business community regarding the loss of revenue due to the drug issue. Lapel stickers bearing the "straight flight" theme were distributed to Council members to wear during "Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week:" 4. CONSENT AGEND Mayor Pro Tem Beauchamp referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. It was the consensus of the Council that Item No. 12 be removed from the Consent Agenda, as requested by Council member Barnett.. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Sims, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Berndt, Buchanan and Carmichael absent. AAD /1 MARCH 22, 1988 269 (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 COUNCIL MEETINGS OF JANUARY 13, 1988 AND MARCH 8,,1988 The Council minutes of January ,13, 1988 and March 8, 1988 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two, Council members and no one present wishing. to have said minutes read publicly., 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION • Lloyd Mullanix, 623 North 6th Avenue, stated he presented a petition to the Council on December 22, 1987, and asked what Council's intentions are relating to the petition. City Manager Zais explained that Mr. Mullanix had requested an ordinance be passed which_ would impose certain conditions upon City residents • regarding property maintenance, and a fine if those conditions were not met. Mr. Zais stated this request was responded to by City Attorney Vanek arid Code Enforcement_ Manager Shampine. He .stated the municipal code is enforced on a complaint basis and there are current ordinances. which address these issues. He stated the City and the Chamber of Commerce. coordinate a yearly spring .clean -up effort in addition._to the other measures being taken. Mr. Mullanix stated he had submitted a petition to the City Clerk . regarding support for a property maintenance, ordinance. He submitted a map he had drawn showing locations on North 6th Avenue where residents are using the planting strip as a parking area. He submitted a copy of the map to, the Council and commented if something is not done, he will be contacting the State office. Mayor Pro -Tem .Beauchamp explained there is an ordinance in" effect prohibiting vehicle hulks or abandoned vehicles, which is enforced on a complaint basis. Mr. Mullanix stated he does not feel the camplaints.are being responded to by the City. He stated many of .the properties not being maintained are owned by some of the more . people_, in the area, and are being used for selling drugs. He stated he received a dog bite in the process of canvassing a portion of the City last year and requested that the owner be prosecuted, yet he has never heard from the City regarding this incident. He questioned who is responsible for maintaining the irrigation ditch along North 5th Avenue. Water Superintendent Ty Wick stated, he believes Mr. Mullanix is referring to the Fruitvale Canal. Yakima ,resident, Betty Gaudette, was seated in the audience and asked Council if the ditch - referred to by Mr. Mullanix is the old PP &L wasteway which,was accepted by the City as a . gift in • 1970. Mr. Foy stated that., is correct; ,that is the Fruitvale Canal and is also referred, to as the PP &L ditch and the Mill Ditch: Mr. .Mullanix provided Mayor Pro Tem Beauchamp with a map depicting that area and asked who:is responsible for keeping the weeds clear of the railroad tracks..City Attorney Vanek stated this is the responsibility of the railroad. Mr. Mullanix reiterated if no action is taken on ,the issues .presented to Council,again today, he will take these matters to the State level. Mayor Pro -Tem Beauchamp thanked Mr. Mullanix for his efforts and commented these are difficult _issues, but the - City will take the appropriate measures. - , Lydia Warehime, 2815 Birchfield Road, Yakima, expressed appreciation to Mayor Berndt. for attending the meeting of the South Naches Street Clean -Up Committee held last evening. She stated the Committee organized sub - committees, one of which is a picketing committee. She reported . a second meeting was held last night and a decision was made to picket "the hole ". Mrs.' Warehime indicated they have the support of the Police Department and Sgt. Craig Baird will be working with them on. this. She invited the Council to join them in walking the picket line Saturday at 10:00 a.m.' Mrs. Warehime stated the picket march will start. at the corner of 6th .Street and East Walnut, cover West Pine and the general area where the drug problem seems to be concentrated, and conclude at 6th Street and East Walnut. City Attorney Vanek asked AAD /2 2170 MARCH 22, 1988 if this was going to be a street parade and Mrs. Warehime informed him they will not be utilizing the streets; they will be walking on the sidewalks. Philip Zickefoose, 111 South 7th Street, asked who is responsible for the irrigation line from Chestnut through Walnut. Mayor Pro Tem Beauchamp informed him that this issue will be addressed under the next agenda item and he can speak to the issue more specifically after the hearing has been opened for comments from the public. Mr. Zickefoose stated he would like to see some action taken on the city's drug problem as he believes drug users are responsible for the theft of some of his personal property. 7. HEARING ON THE 1988 IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT ROLL (SEE ORDINANCE CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL) This being the time Set for the hearing on the 1988 irrigation maintenance assessment roll, Water Superintendent Ty Wick gave a brief report stating staff is projecting a rate increase for 14 of the irrigation districts, while 21 of the irrigation districts . will be decreased and 30 will remain the same. At this time he yielded to questions from Council. Council member Sims asked Mr. Wick to give some background information for the benefit of those present to address the issue of how assessments are determined. Mr. Wick stated the annual assessment roll allows the City to recover the anticipated cost of maintenance and operation. of the various,irrigation districts. He explained that the districts are owned by the property owners, however, the City provides the • maintenance and operation of those systems. Council member Foy added this year the City is collecting 6 months of the 1987 assessment for the Naches - Cowiche ditch assessment that was not processed' during the calendar year of 1987. Mr. Wick stated the rate projections were based on the cost of maintenance and operation for only the first six months of last year, thus resulting in some of the increases in the 1988 rates. Mayor Pro Tem Beauchamp declared the public hearing open at this time, inviting citizens to address the Council after stating their name, address, and irrigation district for the official record. Herschel McDonald, 4 North 16th Avenue, District #758, protested his irrigation assessment and related, items. He indicated his irrigation assessment for 1988 is $468.80 and questioned the practicality of ,this figure: Mr. McDonald stated he had a 68% increase last year and a 61% increase this year. He suggested using domestic water rather than irrigation water, or perhaps taking over the maintenance of the irrigation system in place of the City maintaining it. Mr. McDonald 'stated the users in his irrigation district would like to know about the repair costs prior to those repairs being made so they can vote on those costs. He stated since 1965 he has been charged for 15 feet of City property and he would like to know_how to recover this money. Mr. McDonald stated this is the first year he has received a notice of the irrigation and maintenance assessment hearing; that in past years the notices have been sent to the finance company. Council member Foy ,stated Mr. McDonald had spoken with him prior to the hearing and asked to review the invoices for the 1986 -87 repairs, and requested that Mr. Wick and Mrs. Germunson meet with Mr. McDonald after the meeting to review these documents. Mr. Foy said Mr. . McDonald also has some suggestions to make regarding the repair and maintenance of the pump that might save the users money in the future. Regarding the question of the 15 feet of property taken from Mr. McDonald, he asked that staff also meet with Mr. McDonald to clarify this issue. Rita Germunson,,Office Engineer, stated Mr. McDonald is being assessed a high rate and she has spoken with him about this prior to today's meeting, as she did the other users in District #758. She indicated she will meet with Mr. McDonald, review his property deed to determine if there is a discrepancy in the amount of property being assessed, and if so assist him with the necessary paperwork to file the proper claim. AAD /3 MARCH 22, 1988 271 Council member Foy-asked Mr. Wick to :comment on Exhibit A, on the Park Lane, irrigation district, which compares the cost;of domestic water versus irrigation water. Mr. Wick stated this was a random selection made to ,compare the cost of,,domestic water versus the cost of irrigation water. Bill Beerman, 1120 West-Viola, .District #664, .stated .he :does not object to his assessment, however, - -he does;not : have- -enough water pressure to operate his lawn sprinklers. He indicated he installed • underground sprinklers two years ago hoping to use the water after midnight, however, there is still insufficient pressure to run the .sprinklers„, Council member Barnett suggested Mr. .Beerman have the irrigation line checked from his property to the City line. Council member Foy stated District #664 is served by two pumps, and the pump located at 10th Avenue and Nob Hill was overhauled with a .new impeller and bearings in 1987 resulting in 25% greater pumping _efficiency and a 65% reduction in customer. complaints about low pressure. In 1988 the pump located at ,3rd Avenue and Peach is scheduled new controls and complete new wiring. He asked Mr. Wick if this will solve Mr. Beerman's pressure problem. Mr. Wick stated staff will check on the problem and see if. a solution can be found,. Margaret Classen, 1019 South 19th Avenue, District; #531, stated last year her irrigation assessment was $44.13 and'this year it is $86.52.. She stated she has poor water pressure and her neighbors have good pressure.. She .,indicated for.two years city. have cleared the.lines,,but the pressure diminishes after.awhile. Mayor • Pro -Ten Beauchamp responded : if . the -water line. consists of galvanized pipe,- - it . eventually builds up with rust and a possible alternative: would. be to replace the water line from the -city pipe to her - .residence with PVC pipe. Ty Wick stated city .crews can ,review the situation and offer their., suggestions to remedy the problem. -. Ormand Fluegge,.,property owner; of 406,-. 502 and 504 West. Nob Hill Boulevard, - District #664, stated his.irrigation water has increased • from $170.15 to $217.22, an increase of 28%, and questioned why. Council member. Barnett stated his analysis of the situation is the dryer, weather last. year caused the pumps to, run longer, thus .increasing - the ; power costs, -.over the previous year. . There was also a, main repair that was. not anticipated, contributing to the increase,in the. rate for 1988. He stated the reason the rate has been increased is ,to maintain -a four month reserve for. District #664.. Council member. Foy stated.. operating - costs- have been significant for two-consecutive years, :and. this.also contributes to the : increase in c .the rate.. He explained that. the- size of the lot is .another. determining factor on computing the rate. Mr. Fluegge stated the only time he has ever used the irrigation water was for .. the Mt.. St. Helens cleanup effort, however, he -has always paid the irrigation assessment. He stated he paid it because he :feared his ,-irrigation rights might .be revoked if he did not do, so. , asked . if that was a possibility and Council member Foy responded,. no. Philip Zickefoose, 111,South 7th Street, District •308 -stated he . has never •had .good water pressure in his- and asked if it is possible. -.to get a reduced rate for using_ domestic water for irrigation-. Council - member Foy suggested that. -he check his line to see. if it needs to be replaced. Mr. Zickefoose said•the irrigation lines in that. part of town are the old wooden -stave lines in which a -lot. .of . leakage occurs. Council member Barnett commented the. .: entire 4308 system is _wooden stave lines installed in 1919 and it will cost approximately 6 -8 million dollars to replace that system. He stated if the system is to be rehabilitated, the expense will have to be.borne by the users in District. #3084 Mr. -- Barnett explained •. that- -when the L. I..D.s. -were formed, the City was never allowed. to .accumulate reserves for replacement costs,- therefore, does not have the .. funding ; to do ,so. Council ,member Foy recommended that Mr. Zickefoose have the water - line, inspected to see: ,if it should. - be replaced. Mayor.. Pro. ,Tem, Beauchamp: asked Mr. Wick if ,it. is possible for residents with poor -water pressure to receive -.a. break on domestic water if it is usedrfor irrigation • AAD /4 272 MARCH 22, 1988 • purposes. Mr. Wick said as long as there is -an irrigation system available, residents are not eligible for such a discount. Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, commented that Mr. Zickefoose was just informed he was not eligible for an adjusted rate since he lives within an irrigation district, however, schools, parks, etc. receive a'discounted rate for domestic water used for irrigation purposes even though they are within irrigation ' districts. She asked what is the cost to those entities receiving such a rate. Council member Barnett stated the figure given in the ordinance but he does not remember, but will check on this and provide the information after the meeting. He stated staff will provide this to her. Mrs. Gaudette asked about the three accounts referred to by Council member Foy when Mr. McDonald asked about the comparison of domestic water versus irrigation water. Mr. Foy and Mr. Wick commented these were accounts that do not have • irrigation available, therefore, must use domestic water. Mr. Foy stated these accounts averaged $71.00 a month for six month period for a lot size of 11,000 - 13,000 square feet'. Mr. Foy said he - lives in an area -: where irrigation water is not available and must pay to use domestic water for irrigation use during the summer months. He stated the amount used for irrigation is assessed at a different rate, and this is a very expensive alternative for irrigation water. .Mrs. Gaudette asked if all of the irrigation • ' - systems are considered L.I.D.s. and the Director of Engineering and Utilities,' Denny Covell, stated yes. Mrs. Gaudette stated she is in District #308, the old general system which also serves the Central Business District, and asked if same of the businesses have - been' allowed to withdraw from the L.I.D. over the years. Mr. Wick stated the central business district core area was not included in the original local improvement district. He stated some of the properties on the fringe of the central business district have been excluded if the property has been developed so that it does not require irrigation water. He stated this means the lot must be completely blacktopped, eliminating the need for irrigation water. She asked if businesses -are still being released from this commitment and Mr. Wick responded, "If they meet those • conditions." Mrs. Gaudette asked why some people refer'to the PP &L wasteway as the Fruitvale Canal. Mr. Covell stated through the -years people have used the name PP &L and Fruitvale Canal interchangeably. He stated it was originally .the, Fruitvale Canal • and was owned and operated by PP &L; and are one and the same canal. She asked if it has anything to do with the Mill Ditch. Council member Foy stated if a person lived on the end of Naches Avenue, they referred to the canal as "the Mill Ditch ", and those living "in the Fruitvale area called it "the Fruitvale Canal," but it was owned and operated PP &L. Mrs. Gaudette asked' if it is possible for Mr. Covell to find out who is - responsible for the • ditch once it goes underground at 7th Street'and dumps into the river. She asked exactly whose ditch is it at that point. Mr. Covell said he will research this for Mrs. Gaudette. Mrs. Gaudette asked under which district is the PP &L •_ wasteway maintenance budgeted? Mr. Wick stated the canal' is not an irrigation district and is not listed on the report. He stated those expenses are pro -rated to the irrigation - districts utilizing water from the PP &L wasteway. She asked which districts those might be and Mr. Wick stated they are numerous and he will have to research that information. Regarding replacement- of water lines with PVC pipe, Mrs. Gaudette stated they replaced their old lines with PVC pipe and did not benefit from this.'However, she • is aware of some residents"in the 400 block of South 4th Street who have benefited from the installation of new irrigation lines in the alley. Harold Burke, 1007 South 31st Avenue, District #666, stated he did not receive a notice of the hearing, but was provided one by his neighbor. He said he has been at his current residence since last October and asked how he could be placed on the mailing list so he will receive his notice each year. Mr. Wick stated the City Treasurer's office sends out notices based on the Yakima County Assessor's records: Staff was instructed to work'with Mr. Burke regarding his request. He asked for clarification on the formula AAD /5 • MARCH 22, 1988 • 273 used. to compute the:, maintenance rate. Mr. Foy stated the -rate is based on the. square - footage of his.property,•as,is customary with the ,formation of • an 1 Mr. Foy informed Mr,. Burke, .that the only other -way his property could be removed „from- the- L.I.D. assessment.roll would be to pave the entire lot. , Buck Weaver, 1316 South 9th, District #664, stated he understands about -.the increase in his assessment for 1988 and asked if there is a possibility. that it will be removed next year. Mr. Foy ,stated - that,..is possible,. however, it. will depend ..on. the amount of repair.:and.maintenance to District #664.during the calendar year. Christine Buckley, 1410 Ledwich Avenue,. District #664, - stated for • years they have had insufficient water pressure. She said last year a pump was installed, 'without advance notification. to the property. owners. She asked if, as property owners, do they have any ,- recourse regarding such matters,. Council member. Barnett stated it is his understanding that when the L.I.D.s were formed the property owners gave the responsibility of. the,maintenace and operation of these local. improvement districts to the City. Mrs. - Buckely. stated she would be interested in seeing the document outlining these • . arrangements. She added the City is being - •.paid to provide a , service,, but she does not feel the City,, is. fulfilling that . obligation -, to the residents.: She. .inquired if •it , is possible to . arrange -for payments of. the irrigation assessment - similar to the - manner in .which property. taxes are: paid.. -She, stated the increase. in her assessment -is going to.create a, financial.;hardship as she is a senior citizen on a fixed income. Mr. Wick stated city, crews :. have: ,worked .with Mrs.. Buckley, on,-,several- ;occasions trying :,to..resolve her situation,•and there is not much - ,.else that can be done in this particular instance. He added this is . a dead end line which was poorly designed originally. He stated the new pump and, impellers..installed last, year. ,have decreased the . . complaints in that district by approximately 45% last year.. Council member Barnett asked, if it is possible for:. the .City to relinquish the maintenance -and operation-of same of, •the.= smaller L.I.D.s., to _ the- ,districts. Mr.,. Wick stated majority,- of the users would have to - -.be in agreement before .this could. occur. He explained ..that they ,_would: ,have to : purchase- water- shares - at the • current price of.$54, whereas, as a part of. the L.I.D, system the shares are approximately,$30- ,because .they. are pro-rated among all the city shares,in.the Naches- Cowiche.Canal,: Company. . •,. Mr.: McDonald, District 4758,. asked if it-is-possible - possible for the users .to abandon their irrigation district. Mr. Wick stated'that is a . ,possibility, . however, - they.: would have to pay ,the .full, rate for domestic., water in place of the, irrigation water assessment. Council member Barnett expressed„ concern that i citizens are allowed to use domestic. water in place of- the,'; irrigation water .there.. would soon be a, shortage. .of ,domestic :water,.. Mrs. -McDonald questioned the source of. -.the domestic. and irrigation water,' asking II/ if it ,is; not ;all from the .same. source. Council member•Barnett stated ,the:danestic, water -has to be treated, whereas- the:irrigation water does ,not. Council member Foy noted that the allocation•for -i irrigation water, s ,from various sources -:and is pro -rated ,to•.all of -the City irrigation-districts-for the users. Director..of Engineering and Utilities, Denny, Covell,,stated he had . been asked by.-, ,Carl ._ Hahner., 1201 South 4th Avenue, possibly of .District #664, to,address- Council on..his;behalf -as.he had.a- medical appointment, this -. afternoon and, would - be. ,unable to , attend the hearing. Mr.-Covell-reported that Mr. ,Hahner-. is ..a senior-citizen and was.hardly; able. to pay .thee previous year's assessment of $33 . and now-it is, being raised to . $42. He,, stated Mr. Hahner, strongly objects -to; the rate increase. -Mr.. Covell stated -he would like these comments to. be made a part of -the off,ical record.on behalf of Mr. Hahner.. ,. Council, member Foy referred to the request. made by,Mrs. Buckley that provision be made for senior citizens below the. poverty.,incane guidelines to pay their irrigation assessments in two payments • AAD /6 • • 274 MARCH 22, 1988 rather than having to make it in one lump sum. Mr. Foy asked Mr. Covell to explore the possibily of implementing such a plan for senior citizens within that category, and to analyze the effect this type of arrangement would have on the City's cash flow. Mr. Covell stated he would research this with the legal and finance departments and report back to Council. Ralph Weigel, 1009 Queen Avenue, district unknown, asked Council why his assessment continues to increase year to year. Council member Foy explained that without knowing his irrigation district number it is difficult to determine the reasons for the increase. He asked staff to meet with Mr. Weigel following the meeting and respond to his inquiry. Doris Barge, 201 Prasch Avenue, stated she thought she heard staff mention that a new pump is being installed at 3rd Avenue and Peach and questioned if this is correct. Council member•Foy stated the pump is to receive new ' controls and wiring this ' year. Mrs. Barge indicated there have been times when she has not had enough pressure 'to operate a small rainbird sprinkler while the neighbors have had plenty of pressure. She stated there have also been times when the situation is reversed, and asked if the new • controls and wiring will eliminate this problem. Mr. Covell stated staff will be making contact with the residents on that system at the time the work is to be done. She also asked for clarification on how the formula used to compute the assessment rate and Mr. Foy stated it is computed on the square footage of the lot. There being no one else present to address the issue, Mayor Pro Tem Beauchamp declared the hearing closed and a brief recess was'called at this time. ' The meeting having reconvened, Council member 'Barnett commented this is the second year that District #857 has had "a rate that is higher than the amount needed to maintain a four month reserve. He asked staff when they anticipate the problem with the Adams Pipe Line will be resolved. Mr. Wick stated "a new meter has been installed to determine how much water is needed to satisfy the needs of that particular district. He stated this will also help to determine what size pump is needed to service the area. Council member Barnett asked if the matter involving' people taking water from the district without the proper connection has been resolved. Mr. Wick stated the issue' has not been completely resolved, and staff is still in the process of attempting to determine the number of illegal connections that have been made, and billing those people for last years repairs to the Adams Pipe Line. Council member Foy asked how many residents are receiving water without paying for it and Mr. Wick stated staff is still not sure of this number. Council member Foy suggested a dye test be conducted to determine' who is receiving water without sharing in the cost. Mr. Wick cautioned that ownership of the Adams Pipe Line has not been resolved and he is reluctant to take those measures at this time. He stated the residents are aware of the condition of that line and not all of them are anxious to take on the financial•burden of it. Ordinance No. 3088 having been read by title, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Sims, that the ordinance be passed. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Sims, to amend the assessment roll'by reducing Irrigation District #822 from .00590 to .00464 for 1988. Under discussion, Council member Barnett stated he is- making this recommendation because this is a very small district with'only nine people, and records indicate there have been no major repairs from 1985 to 1987, no service calls in 1987, and only one service call in 1986 regarding low pressure. He stated the -1987 account of expenditures was less than projected and cash reserves with this amendment will be above the 6 month cash reserve objective. Given these statistics, he feels the users should be given a reduction. The question was called for the vote on' the amendment. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Berndt, buchanan and Carmichael absent. The question was called for on the passage of the ordinance, as amended. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Berndt, Buchanan and Carmichael absent. ' AAD /7 MARCH 22, 1988 275 - ORDINANCE NO. 3088, AN ORDINANCE confirming the •irrigation maintenance assessment roll of the City of Yakima for.the calendar year 1988 and levying irrigation maintenance assessments according to such roll as amended. 8. REPORT FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION- REGARDING.- REQUEST FROM -VIRGINIA-KRAFT-FOR. REMOVAL OF C -CURB BARRIER ON• NOB HILL BLVD. AND APPROVAL FOR LEFT -HAND TURNS ONTO NOB HILL BLVD.. - -• Public•Works Director Copeland introduced Michael Donahue,• recently hired Traffic Engineer for the. Cityof Yakima, stating Mr. will present this item. Mr. Donahue reviewed the staff report and commented on the :request to remove , .the •c- curb. barrier ..from the intersection at Nob Hill ,Boulevard and 40th Avenue. He stated the II/ purpose of the barrier is to prevent left turns from Nob Hill Boulevard onto Ackerman Avenue, -thus eliminating unnecessary traffic conjestion at this intersection. He further explained that if the barrier is removed, it is likely that drivers will attempt - to make left hand. turns from- the Arctic Circle onto Nob Hill . Boulevard (traveling west), and .also attempt to: cross,,-from the • Arctic , Circle to the 7- Eleven - store - across- the+ street : and vise • versa. Mr. Donahue recommended the c.-barrier be - left - • is . Mrs. •Virginia- Kraft, • 1201-Ackerman Avenue, .addressed Council - :regarding the issue, explaining - that originally the Arctic,Circle:was to be •,-accessed only from - •40th Avenue, however; ;• -the •Arctic' Circle obtained aright -of -way from the Ackermans allowing.traff:ic to exit eastbound on,-..Nob. Hill Boulevard . 'Mr. Ackerman: stated- • he would - -like to clarify .something he readk in the-report., He stated they - are ,not requesting the removal of ,-the, - barrier. to allow --left hand :turns, onto- Nob, Hill Boulevard; they are-•requesting,-the. change to •,allow access-to their property located on •Ackerman Avenue from Nob - Hill - Boulevard rather than through ._the parking •lot of: the Arctic - Circle's Drive In. •--He- explained the only access for their-property • since •the- Arctic : Circle .opened ; has• been ,via .40th Avenue,-. through -the Arctic Parking lot - and on - -, to Ackerman Avenue:-Council member . • Foy stated in reading the report, - the -- concern • seems »to- -be that • traf f is -r will attempt - to • cross Nob Hill-Boulevard-from. the Arctic Circle to the 7- Eleven. store without properly using :the -traffic signals at that intersection. He suggested removing a sufficient portion of the;c -curb barrier to allow access onto Ackerman Avenue from Nob Hill Boulevard. It was the consensus of the Council to refer this issue back to staff for further review, with the Traffic Engineer. reviewing the intersection in question and report back to Council, at a- later date.- City Manager =Zais -, commented to Mr. Donahue that he will also need to check the traffic sign • requirements. • *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PARKS BOND PROJECTS WITH: . A. DOUDNA- WILLIAMS -WEBER ARCHITECTS FOR SENIOR CENTER EXPANSION RESOLUTION NO.. D- 5443, A RESOLUTION , authorizing the City Manager • and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Doudna - Williams -Weber Architects for professional architectural and engineering ' services.- • f - - • ,,- • B. JONGEJAN - GERRARD- MC INC. -FOR CHESTERLEY• PARK .-DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION NO. D- 54444 A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of• • the City of Yakima to execute. - an. • agreement with Jongejan - Gerrard - McNeal, Inc..,.:for professional architectural and engineering services. . C. THE-STAFFORD ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR SWIMMING. POOL-.RENOVATION RESOLUTION. NO. D -5445, A -RESOLUTION authorizing• the; City Manager and City Clerk -of the City of Yakima to execute an• agreement with The Stafford - .Architects Inc., for professional architectural and engineering services. • • AAD /8 • • 276 MARCH 22, 1988 *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT AND DEED CONVEYING PROPERTY TO THE YAKIMA VALLEY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION NO. D -5446, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement with, and the conveyance of real property to, the Yakima Valley Museum and Historical Association for construction of a museum addition. *11. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN :The staff reccnimendation to adopt the Citizen Participation Plan and its - submission to HUD, was accepted. 12. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 19, 1988 ON THE COMPREHENSIVE WATER AND SEWER PLANS • Council member Barnett noted this item is one of three public hearings scheduled for April 19th and he does not-believe it is possible to cover the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan .in one Council Meeting.: He suggested the notice be amended to read that "April 19th will be.the start of the public hearings' for the • Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plans. He added the Chamber of Commerce task force has been reviewing these plans and undoubtably will have a representative present to address the issue, and other entities and private - citi•zens_who have been__ following this__process will likely' be: present to address the issue as well. Discussion ensued' regarding the manner in' which notice will be given =to those interested parties and how a copy of the final plan will be furnished - to them. Assistant City Manager Stouder stated over 200 copies of the plan have'been distributed over the past two years and he has kept a list of those agencies -and individuals who have • received them. This list will be used to distribute the final plan. Following further comments, it -was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Barnett, to set April 19, 1988 as the start of the public 'hearings on the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plans.' Unanimously carried *by voice vote. Berndt, Buchanan and Carmichael absent. *13. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL ._19,_1988_ ,THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR "J" STREET SEWER L.I..D. NO: 1044 April 19,J988' was set as the date of public hearing on the final assessment roll for "J" Street Sewer L.I.D. No. 1044. *14. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR APRIL 19, 1988 ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE April 19, 1988 was set as a date of public meeting on a proposed amendment to the City's flood damage prevention ordinance. *15. APPROVAL OF OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR RICHARD ZAIS, CITY MANAGER, TO WELCHES, OREGON TO ATTEND THE= NORTHWEST REGIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - The Out -of -State travel for Richard Zais, City Manager,. to attend the Northwest Regional City Management Conference, at Rippling River Resort, Welches, Oregon, April 5, 6, 7, & 8, 1988, at a cost of $405.00, was approved. * 16. CONSIDERATION OF AN 'ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TROLLEY CAPITAL AND OPERATING FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS . ORDINANCE NO. 3090, AN ORDINANCE related to funds and accounts, adding operation, maintenance, and other capital improvements to permissible fund uses of the Trolley fund, adding salvage to such fund's sources, and amending Sections 3.95.010 and 3.95.020, and repealing Chapter 3.96, Trolley Operating Fund, Sections 3.96.010, 3.96.020, and 3.96.030, all of the City of Yakima Muncipal Code. AAD /9 MARCH 22, 1988 277 17. OTHER BUSINESS - None Information Items: Items'of "information supplied to Council were:' Transit Operations Report for February 1988; Minority Business Report' for February 1988; 1988 Community Development Block .Grant" Monthly. 'Report for February 1988; •Article from 2/8/88 The 'New - York' Times,' ' "Special Drug Court Succeeds In Cutting New York - Backlog and Minutes of the'February 8, 1988 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting: 18. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION' r`' '' It•was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Barnett; 'tomove into Executive Session' 'for - •'approximately' fifteen minutes `' for the' ' purpose of discussing pending litigation', = • and adjourn immediately thereafter. • Unanimously • carried by voice; • Vote.; Berndt, Buchanan and Carmichael absent: 19. ADJOURNMENT �. j , , > r• Following the , completion 'of - the' Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the - 'hour of 5 :10 P:Mt. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE• BY - a6 `C0 CI . BER` i DATE ATTEST:, . , ,, . 0 ', CIL : MEMBER - - DATE °) e-6-6-€ • - 42 S A d; K.AR.Eg S. ROBERTS, CMG. - • ACTING A YOR CITY CLERK ; . . �. MINUTES PREPARED BY �� �; - ' BARBARA J. 4 CMC / DEPUTY CITY CLERK ,I. AAD /10