HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/06/1988 Business Meeting 11
SEPTEMBER 6, 1988
BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
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Thet 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, Jerry Foy, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City
Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, and Department•Assistant Barber
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Council member Carmichael absent and excused.
'2. INVOCATION
The'.Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Manager Zais.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Berndt read a proclamation on behalf of the Yakima Greenway
Foundation, designating the month of September 1988 as
"Yakima Greenway Month ". The proclamation stated Pathway .North
shall be completed by October,.1988 and Rotary Lake, formerly
Greenway Lake, will be completed by the end of 1988. Barbara
Feasey, Executive Director of the Greenway Foundation, was present C.
to accept the proclamation.
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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. There being none,
Department Assistant Barber then read the Consent Agenda items,
including resolutions by title. It was MOVED by Beauchamp,
seconded by Foy, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed.
Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Buchanan and
Carmichael 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 COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 12, 1988
The Council minutes of the July 12, 1988 Adjourned Meeting 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
George Kapellas, President of Diamond Cab Company, 904 South 3rd
Street, Yakima 98901, thanked the Council for the opportunity to
speak to them about proposed taxi ordinance changes. (Council
member Buchanan present after 2:10 P -.M.) Mr. Kapellas stated he
and Mr. Bob Buechler, Manager of the Yellow Cab Company, had
meetings on this issue and would like the record to show they were
diligent with integrity and very, very conscientious not to discuss
in any manner either a percentage or a dollar figure in a proposed
tax rate increase and appear as being a price fixer. He stated
Mr Buechler has not seen his proposed rates and requested
Mr•. Buechler address this issue and make suggestions and /or
confirm what he suggested. He directed Council's attention to the
first item, 5.78.050 (e) of the ordinance which calls for the
"wearing of designated hats" by taxi drivers. He stated taxi
drivers have not worn hats for many years and asked Council to
delete this portion of the ordinance. He stated the second change
in item 5.78.100B (2) was introduced in 1978 and currently, the
City Council sets a maximum rate. He expressed concern
particularly with people being taken from one point to another and
being charged different rates. He stated Diamond Cab and Yellow
Cab charge the same rates and requested the City Council delete
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this portion of the ordinance and write it so that taxi meter rates
would be the same. He stated it'.would be ;an incentive to the
Police Department as they would not have to. check two or'three
different rates during a vehicle inspection.. He stated the third
item regards rate increases. He commented they have an overall
increase of 59 percent and in order to stay in business they need
help, as the only way the drivers get a pay raise is by City
Council action. He pointed out the Comparative Taxicab Rates chart
for. the State of Washington shows the Spokane Cab Company's mileage
computes out to 1 /10th of a mile, there is an extra charge of $.50
for each additional passenger, and an $18.00 per hour charge for
waiting time. Spokane's most recent rate increase was in November,
1987. He stated the Vancouver, Washington Cab Company charges
$1.40 for the first 1 /10th of a mile, $.50 for each additional
' passenger, and their last rate increase was in 1981. Mr. Kapellas
stated the Tri Cities Delux Cab Company charges $2.25 for the first
1 /10th of a mile with an extra charge of $.50 for each additional
passenger. Mr. Kapellas referred to the last page of the proposed
changes regarding the Proposed Rate Increase. He requested a rate
increase on the Flag Drop from the current $1.00 to $1.50 and a per
mile increase from $1.20 to $1.50. He requested an increase for
the Extra Passengers from. $.30 to $.50 for each additional
passenger and an increase from $12.00 to $18 - .00 per hour for
Waiting Time. He explained the City is divided into zones
and there is an additional charge of $.30 for each zone crossed.
ge requested an increase to $.50 per zone. Mr. Kapellas stated a
zone rate is not applicable, nor allowable, if the trip originates
or terminates in the central zone or the zero zone under the '
current ordinance 'He stated a 52' percent increase is needed
for the maintenance and operation of cabs and salary increases for
' the drivers who have not received one since 1983. Mr. Kapellas
requested a set rate for all of the Yakima cab companies. Council
member Foy asked to hear from the other cab company at this time.
Robert Buechler, Yellow Cab Company Manager, stated.he more or less
goes along with what George Kapellas has presented to the City
Council. He stated he thinks everything Mr. Kapellas has
requested. is reasonable as insurance and maintenance costs have
almost doubled. Council member Barnett stated he would like to
receive additional specific information and would like. this
discussion to be continued. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by
'Beauchamp, to take this issue under advisement. Council member
Beauchamp.stated he feels the rate increase is fair and he likes
the idea of having regulated rates. City Manager Zais stated the
motion is appropriate, however, a timeframe should be added so
staff may respond, review this, and bring back a report to the City
Council. Council member Buchanan withdrew his_ motion, with the
consent of the second. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by •
Foy, to refer this item to staff to bring back a recommendation to
the City Council in 30 days.,Council member Foy stated he feels
the City should drop item' 5.78.050(e) regarding the wearing of
hats. He stated, regarding item 5.78.100B (2), he does not care to
. see the City of Yakima with unregulated rates because if it is set,
they have to to it. The - question was called for a vote on
/ , the motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael
absent.
*7. CONSIDERATION OF - RESOLUTION GRANTING A SHORELINE PERMIT AND
VARIANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT AT YAKIMA RIVER GREENWAY •
RESOLUTION NO. D -5495, A RESOLUTION adopting certain findings of
fact, conclusions, and decision with conditions and authorizing the
Mayor to execute Shoreline Management Act of 1971 Permit for a
recreational development near Rotary Lake and within the Yakima
River Greenway.
*8. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS
PROPERTY IN THE WASTEWATER DIVISION
RESOLUTION NO. D -5496, A RESOLUTION declaring certain property
surplus and authorizing the sale of such property owned by the City
of Yakima. .
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*9. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REMANDING THE APPLICATION BY PACIFIC
DESIGN ASSOCIATION (CIRCLE K) TO THE HEARING EXAMINER
RESOLUTION NO. D -5497, A RESOLUTION remanding the decision of the
Hearing Examiner in the matter of the application of Pacific
Centers, Inc.' for a convenience store in a B -2 Zone -- City No.
UAZO Appeal #1 -88, Examiner No. 88 -8 -39.
10. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE FAIR FOR
SHUTTLEBUS SERVICE DURING FAIR_TIME .
Council member Buchanan expressed concern regarding'the use of the
shuttlebus service in the area.. of the Valley Mall in Union Gap. He
Stated he feels this should be discussed by the Transit Committee.
Council member Sims commented this service included the SunDome and
he, would like to try this on a one season type basis to see if it
pis feasible to ::work .together and provide. a service to within a
block of our City limits. He stated he feels waiting another week
slows up their process in advertising. this opportunity to provide
less congestion with what we experienced the last two years to the
Fairgrounds.. Council member Foy suggested the bus pull into the
lot behind Miner's Drive -In to pick up passengers. He stated he
feels it is a worthwhile venture and he would like to try it for a
year to see what it does because the City does not have a very good
traffic pattern. He stated once the SunDome is completed Yakima
needs to know the traffic flow chart. Bill Schultz, Transit
Manager, explained we don't have .a very good traffic pattern and
this would. help encourage support for a City and County traffic
route. Council member Buchanan stated, "the support of the. buses
comes from the sales tax, those people down there don't support the
sales tax and they should be helping support the buses, instead of
the citizens of Yakima supporting the buses alone." Council member
Sims agreed. Mr. Schultz stated the Central Washington State Fair
does cover its expenses. 'It was MOVED by Sims, seconded by Foy,
that Transit extend services during fair time from the Valley Mall
to the Central Washington State Fair. Carried by 5 -1 voice vote.
Buchanan voting nay. Carmichael absent. ..
11. R ON YAKIMA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION LONG RANGE
PLAN . .
Don Skone, Planning Supervisor, stated this item is a draft of the
comprehensive program of work for economic ,development in Yakima
County and is tor be addressed by .Tim He stated the primary
intent is to integrate.all of the Yakima County communities into a
team for economic development and Mr. McGree will explain the five
major goals of this program. Mr. Skone asked the City Council to
consider this program favorably. Tim McGree, Executive Director of
the Yakima County Development Association, 10 North 9th
Street, stated he appreciates the opportunity to talk about this
program as this 'is the most critical thing they have tried to .
address in the last couple of years. He stated their objective was
to put together a program for Yakima County and they tried to
incorporate these plans into one program of action and build a
vision of what they think Yakima County's economic picture could
look like in the year 2010. Mr. McGree stated that program
includes businesses, education, training institutions, governmental
entities, labor and private industry. He stated he would like to
review the five major goals and. what part the City can play in the
County. He referred to the Yakima County Economic Development Long
Range Plan Summary and requested comments and ideas from the City
Council members. Mr. McGree reviewed the major goals as follows:
1) Encourage Business Retention and Expansion; he stated the City
of Yakima is involved working with the Urban,Area Zoning Plan. He
stated something we can do is formalize more retention programs.
2) Implement Effective Industrial Recruitment Programs;
Mr. McGree stated the City of Yakima's responsibility was provided
by the City staff's responsiveness to the program's needs. 3)
Encourage the Development of New. Business Ventures; he stated if
we did not include.that, we would not be a competent economic
development organization. 4) Enhance Attractiveness,to Industry;
he stated the goal is to make the quality of life better, such as
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Council's support against drugs. He stated we need to make and
develop infrastructure development to retain an attractive
environment for the community. 5) Encourage Broad Public and
Private Sector Involvement; he stated we need to develop
communication and build cooperation between public and.private
sectors. Mr. McGree stated we cannot emphasize enough how
important it is to make the proper structures for this program. He
stated our intent is to submit it to the various City Councils and
ask each Council to review this plan and make their comments and
sometime this winter a community economic summit meeting will be
called. He stated there are specific organizations to accompany
this plan such as Yakima Valley Community College, Heritage
College, and J. M. Perry Institute which offer educational and
technical advice. He commented when we accomplish one of these
goals it will be taken off the computer and another goal added.
Mr. McGree asked the Yakima City Council for their approval and
adoption of this plan. Mr. Skone stated staff would like to have
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Council's response directed particularly to himself, Fred Stouder, -
and Glenn Rice, who are the members on the team and will be giving
the City's response to Y.C.E.D.A. Mr. Skone stated they wanted
the opportunity today to initiate this review. with the City
• Council. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Beauchamp, to accept the
report and tentatively' adopt the plan assuming there will be
revisions. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael
absent. Mayor Berndt commended Tim McGree on the work put into
this report. '
12. REVIEW OF ADJUSTMENTS AND CHANGES TO BE PART OF FINAL UTILITY
COMPREHENSIVE PLANS
Fred Stouder, Assistant City Manager, was present to answer
questions for the Council members regarding the adjustments
and changes to the Comprehensive Utility Plans. He stated this
item deals with the Comprehensive Sewer Plan and a review is
scheduled for the hearing of the plan. Mr. Stouder stated Dennis
Covell, Director of Engineering' and Utilities, Chris Waarvick,
Wastewater Superintendent , and Ty Wick, Water - Superintendent, are
also present to answer questions for the 'Council members. Council
member Barnett presented a handout to the Council members and staff
regarding Item No. 12 (Sewer Plan). He stated the CCRC (Capital
Cost Recovery Charge) and timing for the extension of trunk sewer
lines raises issues that have not been fully addressed, and may
have impact on the credibility of funding. He stated the purpose
of the questions he handed out is that if any of these had any
legal impediment, the whole financing plan might have to be
changed. He stated it has been six months, yet we keep having
portions of this plan submitted to us. He stated until" these
issues are fully resolved he doesn't see how we can come up with
any financing plan. Mr. Waarvick stated staff feels there are
other projects we need to spend money on and if DOE wants more
projects they will have to come up with some funds. Council member
Barnett asked if it does not meet the DOE criteria, is
there any possibility they might lower our financial rating?
Mr. Stouder confirmed the CCRC can be increased, however, he does
not think we are going to have difficulty with funding over the
next five years. Council member Barnett asked if Tables X -II and
IX -II have not been adjusted to reflect the expanded scope and the
acceleration of projects and are these changes valid? Mr. Waarvick
stated the City does not have these monies in hand. He
stated, secondly, we will be encompassing our financial plan into
the Comprehensive Plan which should take care of the majority
financing concerns. He stated the Financing Plan that is in the
Draft Plan. will bring in our "dream plan ", if it is adopted.
Council member Barnett pointed out this does not include the
additional requirements (for example, the river diffuser) and some
of these additional costs so, therefore, with the public reading
their computations, it doesn't have any meaning. Council member
Barnett stated he wished staff would get that CCRC
resolved and DOE would get us something in writing so we know
where we stand. City Manager Zais asked if at the time Forrest
Walls was here reviewing legal issues, did he not address that
subject? Council member Barnett responded, "Yes" he did, but, when
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it, came down to these issues on the new CCRC being tried for all
areas,. he did not discuss, to the best of his knowledge, the
permissible rate discrimination. Council member Barnett stated
those three issues are in Mr. Walls letter, in which he said, these •
issues should be looked into, however, he did not say he was going
to: unless he was so requested. Council member Barnett stated he
believes this has a definite bearing on any financial fund and we
should have the answers to these issues, before we try to finalize
a ; finance plan. It was MOVED by Foy, . seconded by. Beauchamp, to
accept staff's report. Council member Barnett asked if this motion
• is accepted, does that mean staff is not going to make any changes
and Mr. Waarvick responded staff will .be making more changes.
Mt. Stouder confirmed staff will take care of the issues Council
member Barnett. asked about today. Unanimously,;carried by voice
vote. Carmichael absent.
13. OTHER-BUSINESS
City Manager Zais 'reported the City of Yakima received an
emergency request during the Labor Day weekend from Ferry
County on behalf of the City of Republic, Washington along with
other Eastern Washington cities to assist fighting a forest fire in
that area. They requested nearly 40 law enforcement people from
Eastern Washington in that effort. He stated Lt. Mike Welton
contacted him and put together a group of about six or seven people
including one reserve officer and one lieutenant. City Manager
Zais stated we felt that was an important level of assistance that
we could provide. them. He stated he understands there will be a 50
per cent recovery cost to the City of Yakima for their emergency
assistance.
.14. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND PENDING AND
PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION •
It.was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Foy.,'to move into Executive
Session for approximately 40 minutes for the purpose of discussing
acquisition of_ property and.pending and prospective litigation, to
be followed by immediate adjournment. Unanimously carried by voice
vote. Carmichael absent.
15. ADJOURNMENT i
Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was •
adjourned at the hour of 4:15 P.M.
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