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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/1985 Study Session 46 ' o APRIL 16, 1985 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Councilhambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members pres°ent were Mayor Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, and Jerry Foy. Council members Lynn Carmichael and Jack Sparling absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER None 2. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & UTILITIES REGARDING PROPOSALS FOR COST REDUCTIONS /SAVINGS FOR INDUSTRIAL USERS SPRAYFIELD Dennis. Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities, Chris Waarvick, Wastewater Superintendent, and - .Bruce :Bates, Process Control Supervisor, were present to respond to Council's inquiries regarding this report. Mr. Covell gave a brief history of the use of the industrial sprayfield, and staff analysis as set forth in the report to Council was revie:;wed, with discussion following. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, that this item become Item No. 7a to allow Council action to be taken. Unanimnously carried by voice vote. Carmichael and Sparling absent. 3. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & UTILITIES REGARDING STATUS OF NOB HILL BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Assistant City Manager Stouder responded to questions regarding this report and assured Council that a public hearing will be held for citizen input prior to any final action being taken on this matter. Mr. Stouder indicated citizens are being kept apprised on the progress being made by staff with regard to this project. It s; MOVED by Foy, seconded by `Buchanan, to accept the report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael and Sparling absent. Mayor ;Barnett declared a recess from 2:45 to 3:00 p.m. :BUSINESS MEETING 4. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor , .Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp, "Berndt, :Buchanan and Foy present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, .and-Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. Council members Carmichael and Sparling absent and excused. 5. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was 1,a -b.v Mayor Barnett . 4) to 6. Mayor Barnett read and prey 1 to Judith Weissmueller, Sexual As 74nator of Comprehensive Mental Heal; ring April 21 -27, 1985 as Sexual Assau] 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Larnett referred ; the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were - -.—_,.,additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Council member teauchamp requested Item No. '1 -2:be: removed from the Consent Agenda. Mayor ;Varnett requested 'Item No. 16 and 20a be removed from the Consent Agenda.' It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of G 47 Items Nos. 12, 16 and.20a,as requested, be made The Deputy City _ .Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and . ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, that the Consent Agenda be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Carmichael and Sparling absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (*) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion). 7. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS a. Item No. 2 It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, to accept staff recommenda- tions as outlined in the text of the report. Unanimously carried by r, voice vote. Carmichael and Sparling absent. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Joe Roemer, 2403 West Yakima Avenue, chemist employed at Hanford 'as a Safety Analyst, urged Council to consider both sides of the issue before reaching any conclusion regarding the proposed Nuclear Waste Dump Site at Hanford. Mr. Roemer suggested Council consider appointing a committee of local technical citizens to assist in the study of this issue. Fred Williams, Yakima resident and businessman, questioned what decision has been made with regard to an ambulance service being established to compete with the private sector, and if the City could institute such a service. City Manager Zais indicated a committee had been formed to study the issue and had reached a determination that the ambulance service is adequate in the City of Yakima, the report was accepted by the Council, and the committee desolved. Mr. Williams questioned what decision has been made with regard of the Ambulance Service to relocate at 40th Avenue & Lincoln. Mayor Barnett informed Mr. Williams the request had been denied by the Board of Adjustment and the matter considered concluded. 9. HEARING ON 1985 JOBS BILL GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT Dixie Kracht, Housing Supervisor, stated she would like to incorporate in the 1985 Jobs Bill Grantee Performance Report any couunents citizens might wish to make today. The hearing was opened by Mayor Barnett. There being no individuals present desiring to address the issue, the hearing was declared closed. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, that the City Manager be authorized to sign the report. Unanimously carreid by voice vote:' Carmichael and Sparling absent. 10. HEARING ON REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708 NORTH SECOND STREET, AS REQUESTED BY FOUR SEASONS SQUARE This being the time set for the hearing on a rezone application requested by Thomas R. Edwards, dba Four Seasons Square, for property located at 708 North 2nd Street, and the hearing procedure having been read, the Mayor opened the hearing for testimony. Thomas R. Edwards, 711 North 4th Street, rezone applicant, spoke in support of his rezone request. He indicated he agrees with the staff report and requested Council's approval of the request. There being no one present desiring to address the issue, the hearing was declared closed. It was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Foy, to approve the rezone request subject to the findings of the Planning Commission. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael and Sparling absent. 11. RECONSIDERATION OF BUDGET POLICY ISSUE REGARDING EQUIPMENT RENTAL DIVISION STAFFING Don Toney, Fleet Manager, stated he is requesting one additional Mechanic I position and one additional Storekeeper. Mr. Toney indicated this request was originally submitted at budget time and Council requested it be brought back for review at a later date. Discussion followed regarding the need for these two positions, after which it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, to adopt the staff J I 48 report authorizing the Mechanic I and Storekeeper positions as request- ed. Mayor Barnett indicated he will be voting against the motion, and requested the record indicate he is in favor of filling the Mechanic I position, but not the Storekeeper position. He stated since the • motion includes both positions, he will have to vote against it. The motion was withdrawn by Council member Foy with the consent of the second, and restated. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, to • authorize filling the Mechanic I position. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael and Sparling absent. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, to fill the requested position for one Storekeeper. Council member Buchanan cemented that if the Garage is going to keep an inventory record, adequate personnel must be provided. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 3 -2 voice vote. Barnett and Beauchamp voting nay. Carmichael and Sparling absent. 12. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND RATTLESNAKE CREEK HYDROELECTRIC FEASIBILITY STUDY Assistant City Manager 'Stouder responded to Council's inquiries regarding this report. Council member Beauchamp couunented he is uncomfortable spending so much money for the feasibility study. He questioned if this is the only alternative to protect the City's water rights. Mr. Stouder indicated if the feasibility study indicates this action is not cost effective for the City, the project will be abandoned. Following further discussion, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded • by Buchanan, that the report and staff recoiiiuiendation be adopted. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael and Sparling absent. *13. PRESENTATION OF 1984 ANNUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT The report from the Fire Department with regard to the Annual Report Fiscal Year 1984, dated April 16, 1985, was approved. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HATFIELD RUN ON MAY 11, 1985 RESOLUTION NO. D -5104, A RESOLUTION authorizing the closure of certain streets within the City of Yakima to accommodate "The Hatfield" event. *15. CONSIDERATION' OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF BUS BENCH ADVERTISING AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA BENCH ADS RESOLUTION NO. D -5105, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement with Yakima Bench Ads, Inc. for installing bus stop waiting benches. 16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT OF CERTAIN WEEDY LOTS Donald McCardell, resident of Vancouver, WA, and property owner of 1905 Tieton Drive, appeared before Council stating he received notification through a family member that his property had been posted. Mr. McCardell stated he has spent the past two weeks cleaning up the property in question, and requested Council grant him an extension of time to allow him to complete the task. It was the general consensus of Council to allow an extension of time to Mr. McCardell for clean -up efforts, the period of time to be determined by the Code Manager, prior to executing the directives of the Resolution. The Resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by Foy,' seconded by Berndt, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried by 4-1 roll call vote. Barnett voting nay. Carmichael and Sparling absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -5106, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administra- tion Manager to clear certain weedy lots. *17. APPROVAL OF TREASURY REPORT FOR MARCH 1985 The report from the Director of Finance & Budget regarding the investments of the City, dated April 16, 1985, was accepted. 49 „ 18. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL The out -of -state travel for Sgt. Mike Vowell, and Police Officers Jerry Forbes and Vic Kusske to attend the Western States Crime Conference held in Winnemucca, Nevada, May 5 -10, 1985, at no expense to the City, was approved. *19. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 4708 TIETON DRIVE, AS REQUESTED BY TIME OIL COMPANY ORDINANCE NO. 2864, AN ORDINANCE granting a major ,modification to a Planned Development Zone applicable to property at 4708 Tieton Drive.. 20. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO REORGANIZATION OF THE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION a. An Ordinance transferring the Traffic Engineering Division to the Department of Public Works City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews responded to Council inquiries regarding this, issue. The .Ordinance having been read by title, it was MOVED ‘by Beauchamp, seconded by Berndt, that the Ordinance be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Carmichael and Sparling absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2865, AN ORDINANCE relating to City government administration; describing the general organization of administrative departments; defining the administrative organization and duties of the Department of Public Works and Department of Engineering and Water /Sewer Utilities; and amending Subsection 1.18.005 B and Sections 1.18.050 and 1.18.065 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *b. An Ordinance amending the Classification and Compensation Plan ORDINANCE NO. 2866, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification plan for City employees to be effective May 20, 1985; amending Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 21. OTHER BUSINESS City Manager Zais gave a brief report on the litigation involving the City of Yakima and R.W. Beck & Associates. He stated a final settlement was reached in the amount of $30,000 rather than the $60,000 sought by R.W. Beck & Associates in the dispute. Mr. Zais also commented on a proposed federal act which, if passed, would have a direct impact upon the City in that the City will have to pay time and one -half for all hours worked over a 40 hour work week. He indicated the problem in particular is that employees' time cards will have to reflect any time worked over the 40 hour work week, and comp time earned will have to be used during the work period. Mr. Zais stated staff and the legal department will be spending a considerable amount of time in regard to this issue if the federal act is passed. Council member Foy suggested this be one of the topics for discussion at the Council Workshop on May 7, 1985. Information Items Items of information provided to Council were: Memorandum from Yakima Valley Conference of Governments 4/5/85, and Yakima Transit Monthly Operations Report for March 1985. 50 22. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before Council, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Berndt, to adjourn to the meeting of April 17, 1985, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael and Sparling absent. (T. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY �f' -CRS�� COUNCIL MEMBER DALE 4 A..,de ot / CUM IL MEMBER DA I/ law A11'EST : ACT Q TY 'LER _ �� NA OR ��