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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/21/1985 Business Meeting • 77 MAY 21, 1985 BUSINESS MEETING 1. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding. Council members Henry Beauchamp, Pat Berndt and Henry Beauchamp present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts, and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present on roll call. Council members Lynn Buchanan, Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling absent and excused. 2. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Barnett.. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER None 4. 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. There . being none, the City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including. the resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Beauchamp, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan, Foy and Sparling absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. MINUTES The Council minutes of April 17, & 23, and May 6, 1985, were approved, • having been duly certified accurate by two. Council _members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS None • 7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Maud Scott, Southeast resident, appeared before Council regarding the development at 309 South 6th Street. Mrs. Scott stated the development plans .warrant.a closer investigation by Council, especially the parking arrangement. She stated the residents in the area are questioning the haphazard method of development being used in this particular develop- ment project. Council member Beauchamp indicated he has visited the project site and concurs with Mrs. Scott, that the development is not properly situated on the property. Council member Carmichael stated that. this: is . unlike any other development she has seen in the City of Yakima and feels. Council should review the project, especially in view of the fact that residents in the area are unhappy with theentire situation. Glenn Rice, Director of Community & Economic Development, stated the developer's plans, thus far, meet code requirements.. There- fore, there is nothing the Code Inspection Department can do to intervene on behalf of the residents. Mrs. Lewis Cronk, resident at 311 South 6th Street, stated this project has been. ongoing for 32 years now. She stated it appears that a young couple are operating a daycare for small children at this location, and expressed concern for the safety of the young children playing outdoors. Mrs. Cronk indicated ,there are piles of dirt over seven feet high, and large uncovered holes in the. ground. Council member Beauchamp suggested Council adopt an ordinance that would prohibit, this type of development, in the future. City Manager. Zais indicated. he would have to meet with the City Attorney._ regarding such an ordinance, and the impact that ordinance might have on the Proposed Urban Area Plan & Zoning Ordinance. After further discussion, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Beauchamp, that Council direct staff to study the ordinances in conjunction with the situation that has been outlined,today, to consider this a priority, and bring back recommendations to Council to be taken into consideration along with the Urban Area Plan. Unanimously carried by voice vote. City 78 MAY 21, 1985 Manager Zais indicated he would meet with the City Attorney regarding the ruling of the Board of Adjustment in this matter, whether or not it is appropriate, and whether there is any other alternative that might be considered. 8. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS Mayor Barnett assisted Bob Weaver, Personnel Officer, in presenting service awards to City Employees with twenty or more years of service. Those employees include: Lt. Don Monroe with 35 or more years, Arlene Dahl, Sgt. Dale Mullenhoff, Al Burleson and Fred Andrews twenty -five or more years of service, Lt. Vern Riddle, Officer Jim Platt, Officer Bill Wilson, Sgt. Bob Thomas, Batt. Chief Eugene Martin, Jim Henness, Ernie Goad, Rita Germunson and Capt. Ron Roberts, all with twenty or more years of service. 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS WITH THE YAKIMA ARBORETUM SOCIETY AND THE YAKIMA RIVER GREENWAY FOUNDATION Gordon Elliott, Parks Maintenance Superintendent, Harold Jones, 4609 Douglas Drive, and Marc Smiley, 2812 Sunmitview, representatives from the Yakima River Greenway Foundation, were present to respond to inquiries. Following a brief discussion, and the Resolution having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, that the Resolution be adopted. Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, that the Resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan, Foy and Sparling absent. 10. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & UTILITIES REGARDING OAK FLATS RESIDENCE CODE IMPROVEMENTS Ty Wick, Water Division Superintendent, stated the cover sheet indicates the report was prepared by Yakima Housing Authority, and this is in error. Mr. Wick stated the report was prepared by the Housing Services Center. Discussion ensued as to the motives for such a lease agreement. Mr. Wick explained the Bagleys like the location of the house, enjoy river rafting, fishing, etc., and are willing to make the improvements to the residence under the terms specified in the lease agreement. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael to accept staff's recommendations approving the lease agreement. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan, Foy and Sparling absent. 11. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING THIRD PARTY INNOVATIVE FINANCING FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION Bob Shampine, Code Manager, was present to address this item. Mayor Barnett questioned why another study is necessary. Mr. Shampine explained the previous study gives a list of items in need of repair, however, does not give any solutions to the problems. Mr. Shampine stated the Energy Services Company will install the equipment needed to correct the problems, and will be funded through the savings derived by the City after implementation of their plan. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Beauchamp, to accept the staff's recommendation as outlined and proceed. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan, Foy and Sparling absent. *12. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CH2M HILL FOR RATTLESNAKE CREEK PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. D -5124, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with CH2M Hill for professional engineering services. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND ADOPTING THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL ASSISTANCE BY THE YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL BOARD RESOLUTION NO. D -5125, A RESOLUTION authorizing, ratifying and adopting the amendment to Grant Agreement for Federal assistance to the Yakima Air Terminal Board. RESOLUTION NO. D -5126, A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of Federal assistance, and assurances made therein by the Yakima Air Terminal Board. MAY 21, 1985 *14. APPROVAL OF TREASURY REPORT APRIL, 1985 The Treasury Report from the Director of Finance & Budget dated April 30, 1985, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima, was accepted and approved. *15. SET DATE OF HEARING FOR JUNE 11, 1985 FOR REZONE OF PROPERTY SITUATED • AT 1008 SOUTH 40TH AVENUE June 11, 1985, was set as the date of hearing for the consideration of a request for rezone of property located at 1008 South 40th Avenue, from R -3 to B-1. - *16. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL The Out -of -state travel for Bob Weaver, Personnel Officer, to attend the American Society for Personnel Administration Board meeting, and the National Personnel Conference, June 1 -7, 1985, at no expense to the City, was approved. *17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1985 BUDGET, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION (Second Reading). An Ordinance amending the 1985 Budget, and appropriating funds for management compensation, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2874, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1985 Budget for the City of. Yakima; making appropriations from unappropriated fund balances within various funds for expenditure during 1985. *18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR AFSCME INCREASES ORDINANCE NO. 2875, 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. 19. OTHER BUSINESS City Manager Zais distributed material on the Urban Area Plan and Zoning Ordinance for Council's review prior to the May 23rd Joint Meeting with the County Commissioners. City Manager Zais also reminded Council of the Special Workshop /Study Session to be held Tuesday, May 28, 1985 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Indian Heritage Cultural Center in Toppenish. City Manager Zais indicated the letter submitted by Larry Mathews will be referred to staff for consideration. Information Items III Items of information supplied to Council were Memo from Director of Engineering & Utilities and City Engineer regarding Special report on status of 48th Avenue and Tieton Drive Intersection Project. 5/17/85; Memo from Director of Public Works regarding Central Business District Maintenance Contract. 5/16/85; Housing Condition Survey. 5/9/85; Yakima Transit Monthly Operations Reports for April 1985, and Minutes of the April 17, 1985 Police & Fire Civil Service Commission meeting. 20. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Berndt, that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:20 p.m., to then meet at 3:00 p.m. on May 23, 1985 in the City Hall Council Chambers for a Joint Study Session with the County Commissioners regarding the Proposed Urban Area Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Buchanan, Foy and Sparling absent. 9 0 MAY 21, 1985 READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY (� ) 4 , s G :�s�.- p )— cb� e ;ER DATE A1'1EST: / yid — 147I: o' / DATE l e-dte . 0 CITY CLERK _ ••• z . MAY 23, 1985 SPECIAL MEETING URBAN AREA PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE There being no quorum present at 3:10 p.m., the Joint Study Session between the City Council and County Commissioners was cancelled. A brief discussion ensued regarding conforming and nonconforming business signs. The general consensus of those present was to request staff to re- address this section of the proposed zoning ordinance when all of the City Council members and County Commissioners are present. •