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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/1985 Study Session 60 MAY 7, 1985 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Clarence Barnett, Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy, and Jack Sparling. Council member Henry Beauchamp absent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF.THE ORDER Mel Wagner, Centennial Committee member, gave a brief status report on the plans for the Centennial celebration, and presented each Council member with a copy of the book - "Yakima - A Centennial Perspective - 1885 - 1985 ". Mayor Barnett informed Council that an invitation has been received for the Council members to participate in a "Bucket Brigade" on Saturday, June 8th, 1985. None of the Council members were available to participate in this event. With regard to appointments to Boards and Commissions, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Foy, to appoint Terry Norman to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Cherie Hanses, and Dan Masters to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bob Plumb; Terry Norman's term to expire September 29, 1987, and Dan Master's term to expire September 29, 1988. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to reappoint Melinda Pullium to the Airport Advisory Commission. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. 2. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & UTILITIES REGARDING PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities, indicated this is basically an informational report on pavement management for Council to review. He stated he has also been working with other cities and . counties lobbying the Department of Transportation to successfully • acquire a grant to develop a computer software package for pavement management systems. He indicated he is hopeful the system will become available later this summer or early fall. Mr. Covell also informed Council that he has received confirmation from the Urban Arterial Board that they will partially fund the Nob Hill Boulevard project in the amount of $900,000 and also fund improvement of the intersection at 40th Avenue and Summitview. He stated a final decision has not been made as to participating with the County in developing the last segment of Washington Avenue from 3rd Avenue to 16th Avenue. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, to accept the report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. 3. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY HUMANE SOCIETY FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING AND AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES John Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, reviewed the current contract between the City and the Humane Society of Central Washington /SPCA (Humane Society), and the alternatives presented in the staff report to Council. Mr. Hanson introduced Cal Clark, President of the Humane Society Board, Rick Shaw, and Executive Director of the Humane Society. Bert Tabayoyon, Customer Services Manager, and Chuck Greenough, Budget Analyst, were also present to respond to inquiries by Council. Discussion ensued regarding past bookkeeping and record keeping systems, budget line item expenditures, etc. It was the general consensus of Council that staff provide a more detailed report. Therefore, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, that City staff work in conjunction with Mr. Clark and his staff, and bring back a more detailed report regarding the operational expenses of the Humane Society prior to any Council action being taken on the issue. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. • MAY 7., 1985 61 It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to move into executive session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation. .Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. BUSINESS MEETING • 4.. ROLL CALL • At 3:15 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Berndt, Buchanan, Carmichael,• Foy and Sparling present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews; City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. Council member Beauchamp absent and excused. 5. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council member Foy. Mayor Barnett presented a proclamation to Mark Farsdahl proclaiming May 5 -11, 1985 as Small Business Week. A second proclamation was presented to Emma Marks and Loren Zirkle, Yakima Senior Center, proclaiming the month of May as "Older American Month in Yakima." Mayor Barnett presented Terry Fitzgerald, Comprehensive Mental Health, with a proclamation which proclaimed the week of May 12 -18, 1985 as "Mental Health Week." Mr. Fitzgerald stated there will be a number of workshops available during "Mental Health Week" and encouraged Council members and citizens to participate in these workshops. • 6. CONSENT AGENDA • Mayor Barnett referred to the Items placed on the Consent Agenda, • questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either • Council members or citizens present. Council member Carmichael request- ed that Items Nos. 10 and 20a be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition•of Items Nos. 10 and 20a, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. • Beauchamp 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 None *8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Council minutes of April 9, & 16, 1985 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present • wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None *10. 'REPORTS FROM THE TRANSIT DIVISION REGARDING: a. Transit Advertising Policy. • The report from. the Transit Division regarding the Transit Advertising Policy dated May 7, 1985, was approved. b. Transit coaches bid specifications The report from the Director of Public Works dated May 7, 1985, regarding the transit coach bid specifications, was approved. 62 MAY 7, 1985 *11. FIRST 1985 QUARTER REPORT FROM FRED S. JAMES AND CONOVER INSURANCE REGARDING INSURANCE CLAIMS HISTORY AND LOSS EXPERIENCE TO DATE The report from the Director of Finance & Budget dated May 7, 1985, regarding the First Quarter Insurance Claims Report was accepted. *12. RECONSIDERATION OF THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR WATER METERS RESOLUTION NO. D -5111, A RESOLUTION pertaining to the purchase of water meters and water meter repair parts; and repealing City of Yakima Resolution No. D -4049, adopted March 5, 1979, and Resolution No. D -4059, adopted April 2, 1979. *13. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CREATING 81ST AVENUE SEWER LOCAL IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT AND SETTING. THE DATE OF HEARING FOR JUNE 4, 1985 RESOLUTION NO. D -5112, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district. *14. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS ANIMAL CAGES TO THE CITY OF ELLENSBURG RESOLUTION NO. D -5113, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of surplus property owned by the City. *15. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE 1985 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DIKE REPAIR PROJECT The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated May 1, 1985, with respect to the completion of the work on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Dike Repair, performed by Harry Jefferson Excavating, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *16. APPROVAL OF OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR LANNY BONSON, FIRE DEPARTMENT' The out -of -state travel for Lanny Bonson, Fire Department, to attend Emergency and Disaster Planning Workshops in Boise, Idaho, June 23 -29 and August 4-10, 1985, at no expense to the city, was approved. 17. . CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY_ AT 708 NORTH SECOND STREET, AS REQUESTED BY FOUR SEASONS SQUARE Council members Carmichael and Sparling not having.been in attendance at the rezone hearing, requested to be excused from voting on this item. The Ordinance having been read by title, it was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Buchanan, to enact the Ordinance. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Carmichael and Sparling abstaining. Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2869, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property at 708 North 2nd Street from R -3, Multiple- Family Zone to Planned Development Zone. *18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1985 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND. (Second Reading) An Ordinance appropriating funds into the 551 - Equipment Rental Fund for additional staff having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2870, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1985 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 551 - Equipment Rental Fund for expenditure during 1985. *19. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1985. BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ENERGY SAVINGS IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER CITY SHOP FACILITY MODIFICATIONS (Second Reading) An Ordinance appropriating funds into the 560 - Public Works fund having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. MAY 7, 1985 63 ORDINANCE NO. 2871,. AN ORDINANCE amending..the 1985 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 560- Public Works Fund for expenditure during 1985. 20. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION *a. An Ordinance Amending The Classification And' Compensation Plan For Management Employees ORDINANCE NO. 2872, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective July 1, 1985; amending Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. b. An Ordinance Amending The Deferred Compensation Program For City Management The Ordinance having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to adopt the Ordinance. City Manager Zais explained this is the second part of the proposal which was made last December with regard to management compensation. He stated it is intended to provide an additional percentage match to the management deferred compensation plan. Following a brief discussion, the question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 5 -1 voice vote. Foy voting nay, Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2873, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; providing a tax deferred compensation plan for management group personnel; and amending Section 2.20.130 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 21. OTHER BUSINESS Don Skone, Associate Planner, appeared before Council requesting .� clarification with regard to the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and zoning recouniendations south of Nob Hill Boulevard. After discussing the issue, it was the general consensus of Council that staff prepare a text amendment to the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance so that area particularly south of Nob Hill Boulevard remain the same zoning as the present City of Yakima Zoning Ordinance for R -2 Zoning. Council member Buchanan stated he had received a call from a citizen - who had parked in the lot north of Nordstrom and received a parking citation. Council member Berndt couu«ented that citizens are still confused regarding the parking lots, and the necessity to pay in advance. Council member Buchanan also stated he had observed in the minutes of the Board of Adjustment where a two -story development for elderly and handicapped persons had been approved without the installation of an elevator. He indicated perhaps some of these proposed projects should receive a more detailed review prior to a building permit being issued. Mayor Barnett called Council's attention to the painting by Phil Kooser on the Centennial Celebration, which had been presented to the City by the Centennial Committee. Council member Foy suggested the Mayor draft a letter thanking the Centennial Committee for presenting each Council member with their individual copy of the book, "Yakima - A Centennial Perspective - 1885 - 1985 ". Mayor Barnett indicated he would draft such a letter to the Committee. Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: Memorandum from Director of Community & Economic Development regarding petition opposed to the development at 309 South 6th Street. 4/29/85; Memorandum from Director of Public Works regarding 1985 Street Striping. 4/8/85; Letter from Carolee M. Crook regarding proposed deposit for water service. 4/10/85; Yakima River Basin Water Enhance- ment Project Newsletter. 4/10/85, Phase 2, Number 10; Article from 4/10/85 Wall Street Journal, "Cox Communications $1.26 Billion Bid 64 MAY 7, 1985 Puts Spotlight on a Reclusive Family "; Agenda for May 7, 1985 Yakima City Planning Commission; Minutes of the April 2, 1985 Planning Commission meeting; Minutes of the March 25, 1985 Community Programming Advisory Committee meeting; Minutes of the April 4, 1985 Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee meeting, and Minutes of the April 23, 1985 Board of Adjustment meeting. 22. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Buchanan, to adjourn at the hour of 4:20 p.m., to May 13th at 3:00 in Room 232 of the County Courthouse. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Beauchamp absent. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY �i/�- &4./) couNcrL MEMBER DATE Al'1'EST : COMEMBER )2-1,1-- DATE _.ice CITY CLERK MAT.'