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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/04/1985 Study Session JUNE-4, 1985 5 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, Henry Beauchamp, Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy, and Jack Sparling. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Foy stated that at last Tuesday's Study Session /Workshop, Council discussed ways to improve their ability to understand information regarding Study Session items. He suggested a • new meeting format wherein the first Tuesday of every month would be devoted to a maximum of three study session items and the other meetings of the Council would be strictly business meetings, starting at 2:00 p.m. Discussion ensued regarding the procedure which would have to be followed in order to change the Council Rules of Procedure • and any necessary ordinance changes. Council member Berndt questioned what would become of the evening meetings scheduled for the first Tuesday of the quarter. It was the general consensus of Council to eliminate the evening meetings. Council member Carmichael suggested Audience Participation be considered at the end of the meeting. It was the general consensus of Council to request staff bring back additional information and appropriate legislation regarding this matter. Council member Buchanan questioned the qualifications of the Chief Building Inspector, stating that he has a copy of a letter from Dennis Whitcher, Preston Shepherd & Associates, stating the Lund Building is sound, and yet the Code Manager has indicated he is not satisfied with that,' and requested a second structural engineer's opinion. City Manager Zais reviewed the qualifications of the building inspectors, and. noted the Chief Building Inspector was not available to inspect that building.. He cemented that portions of the letter . which made staff uncomfortable, contained statements such as, "it appears" and "it's our feeling ". He further cemented regarding the City's liability if the building were allowed to be occupied and there were other incidences of collapsing walls. He stated a meeting was held with the owner and tenants to discuss this situation and he understood there wasn't any reluctance on the part of the owners and tenants to delay occupancy until a structural engineer's opinion is received. • 2. REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING STATUS OF LIONS POOL PROJECT • Dave Rhodes, Director of Public Works, was available to respond to questions from Council. He stated the bidding process for the project was very favorable. In order to save the City from costly., financing in interest rates, staff -is recoiiu the_ balance of the real estate contract (old Parks Maintenance Shops building) be sold to the Equipment Rental Fund, and use that money to apply towards the payment to the contractorfor the pool. The Parks Capital Fund would then have - a balance of, $728,000, for which he listed a number of II/: commitments. He. indicated the beams need to be repaired, and this work was included .in the contract as a separate addendum. The contractor. indicated he will do that work for $7,000. "Mr. Rhodes cemented that.;by approving the start -up budget in 1985, those costs will not be reflected in the first year's operating budget- (1986) and it will be possible to compare actual first year costs against first year expenditures. Following discussion regarding office furnishings and portability of the pool blanket, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp, to accept the staff report and direct staff to prepare the necessary legislation. • 3. REPORT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING PROPOSED SEVEN YEAR RADIO COMMUNICATION PLAN Tom Fieldstead, Deputy Fire Chief, stated this study was a cooperative effort between the various departments in the City. They set out with a suggestion for improvement and attempted to take into consideration other expenses the City is undertaking. This is a seven year plan, however, due to its flexibility it could be expanded to a ten year plan. Tom Fieldstead, and electronic technicians, .Wayne Wantland and Dave Brush, responded to the Council's questions regarding funding, 86 JUNE 4, 1985 impact on utility rates, repeater site on the Larson Building and the proposed repeater site on one of the ridges, and the amount of expenditure for this plan versus the normal maintenance costs involv- ing the present system for the same period of time. Due to a lack of time to adequately address this issue, it was the general consensus of the Council to continue this discussion to a future study session. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was the general consensus of the Council to postpone the Executive Session to the end of the business meeting. BUSINESS MEETING 5. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members coim the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council members Beauchamp, 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. 6. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Sparling. 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 Buchanan requested Item No. 11 be added to the Consent Agenda. Council member Sparling requested the removal of Item No.. 17b, and Council member Beauchamp requested the addition of Item No. 20. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items Nos. 11 and 20, and the deletion of Item No. 17b, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Buchanan, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discus- sion.) 8. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS None 9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Fred Williams, Williams House Moving and Raising, 313 South 9th Avenue, spoke in defense of his development on South 6th Street, stating he is aware.of all of the negative publicity surrounding the development, however, the development is in compliance with the Building Code and the State Electrical Code. Mr. Williams stated he is willing to schedule a tour of the project site for Council and . other interested parties in an attempt to resolve this issue. Albert Snow, 308 North 6th Street, Nancy Faller, 2207•Barge, Deborah Beadle, Yakima resident, Chris Bowlds, 216 North 8th Street, and Gwen McCulloch, 6 North 6th Street, inquired. as to Council's decision regarding their request made on April 9, 1985 for Council to request the Governor veto Hanford as a possible site for the Nuclear Waste Depository. Mayor Barnett stated Council has not had ample opportunity to study this particular issue, therefore, has not reached a definite conclusion regarding the matter. Council member Beauchamp indicated the issue is worthy of further consideration and encouraged Council to continue their study. Mayor Barnett suggested (to the concerned citizens) the issue be presented to the County Commissioners for consideration as well. John Klingele, 1312 W. Walnut, brought to Council's attention the fact that many of the city streets have not yet been cleaned of the winter gravel. He stated the Medical Center and northeast Yakima need of attention by City crews. Council indicated past procedure has been JUNE 4, 1985 g to sweep the streets once a year, and City crews :are currently engaged in this effort. 10. HEARING ON RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE L.I.D. NO. 1038, 81ST AVENUE SEWER DISTRICT City Engineer Dennis Bertek was present to address this item. Mayor Barnett opened the hearing for public testimony. Mary Fife, 415 South . 81st Avenue, spoke in favor of the L.I.D. There being no other citizen present to speak to this item, the hearing was declared closed. The Ordinance having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, • that the Ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2879; AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain property by constructing a pipe sewer with the necessary wye II/ branches and. manholes; establishing a Local Improvement District, providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating a special fund. *11. RECONSIDERATION OF CITY PARTICIPATION IN ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS . FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT, The report and staff recommendation affirming local sponsorship for the City's portion of' the Yakima River at .Yakima -Union Gap project, acknowledging the possibility of increased cost sharing to the City provided the City receive a credit for costs incurred by the City for . bank armoring of the Yakima River bank fronting the Regional Waste- water Treatment Plant facility, was accepted and approved.. *12. REPORT FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION REGARD- ING PROPOSED STATE LEGISLATION CONCERNING TRAFFIC SIGNAL OUTAGES The report and staff recoiiniendation from the Department of Public Works, dated June 4, 1985, requesting Council, through the Association of Washington Cities and other appropriate bodies, in conjunction with staff through professional organizations, request the State to enact a law which provides that blank signal be treated by the motor- ists as a stop sign; was accepted and approved. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF HEARING FOR SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR 1986 THROUGH 1991 FOR JUNE 25, 1985 . RESOLUTION D -5123, A RESOLUTION fixing the time and place for hearing on a Six Year Transportation Improvement. Program for the period of 1986 through 1991. *14. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY RESOLUTION D -5124, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of surplus personal property owned by the City. *15. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF VACANT LOTS TO THE YAKIMA HOUSING AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. D- 5125., A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute and deliver Statutory .Warranty Deeds to the City of Yakima Housing Authority. *16. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF AN AGREEMENT WITH DOUDNA, WILLIAMS, WEBER, ARCHITECTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. D -5126, A RESOLUTION authorizing the modification of an agreement with Doudna, Williams, Weber, Architects for professional services. • *17. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL *a. Don Blesio, Police Department The out -of -state travel for Capt. Don Blesio, Police Department, to attend PRIMA Risk Management National Conference in San Diego, CA., June 9 -13, 1985, at no expense to the City, was approved. 88 JUNE 4, 1985 b. Del Kary, Superintendent of Streets & Refuse Council member Sparling questioned the necessity of the trip, stating he was of the impression the new refuse trucks had already been purchased. Dave Rhodes, Director of Public Works, explained that Fleet Manager, Don Toney, and Del Kary, are in the process of writing the bid specs for the equipment, however, no purchases have been made at this time. He encouraged Council's approval of the trip, stating - it is an excellent opportunity for Mr: Kary to see the..,equipment prior to any purchases being made. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that the out -of -state travel for Del Kary be approved. Unanimously carried by voice vote.. *18. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN ALLEY LOCATED IN THE 900 BLOCK OF SOUTH NACHES AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY ASSOCIATED GROCERS ORDINANCE NO. 2876, AN ORDINANCE vacating a portion of an alley in the 900 block of South Naches Avenue. *19. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REVISION OF A SPEED LIMIT IN THE CITY OF YAKIMA ORDINANCE NO. 2877, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; des- ignating speed limits on certain city streets; and amending Section 9.50.370 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *20. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSA- TION PLAN FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT PERSONNEL ORDINANCE NO. 2878 AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective July 8, 1985; amending Sections 2.20.100 and 2.20.110 of the City of Yakima. Municipal Code. 21. OTHER BUSINESS City Manager Zais conuuented on an item of information supplied to Council, (Letter from U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development regarding Annual HUD Review of Community Development Block Grant) stating this reflects the fact that the City has one of the best programs in the Northwest. Council member Foy suggested a letter stat- ing this should be sent to the Citizens Advisory Committee couuuending them for a job well done. Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from Acting Code Manager and letter from Preston Shepherd & Associates regarding the Lund Building. 5/30/85 & 5/29/85; Letter from U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development regarding Annual HUD Review of Community Development Block Grant. 5/17/85; Memo from City Engineer re: Report on General Irrigation Diversion Dam, Temporary Fish Passage Facili- ties. 5/24/85; Letter from Jump, Huibregtse Associates Inc. re: Nob Hill Boulevard, 25th - 40th UAB Preliminary Prospectus. 5/28/85; Letter from Pacific Northwest Bell re: Utility and Franchise Taxes; Memo from Supervising Planner re: Historic Preservation Survey & Inventory. 5/29/85; Article from 5/22/85 The Wall Street Journal, "A Breath of Free Markets in Zoning "; Transit Operations Monthly Report for Elderly & Handicapped Services for April 1985; Minutes of the 5/7/85 Planning Commisson Meeting; Minutes of the 4/22/85 Utility Rate Advisory Board Meeting, and Minutes of the 5/15/85 Yakima Center Advisory Commission Meeting. 22. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Foy, to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Collective Bargaining, and adjourn immediately thereafter. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Following the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:40 p.m. r 89 June,: 1985 • READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: 7 7 Council Member Date A IEST: � - ' Council Member Date City Clerk Mayor •