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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/11/1985 Study Session 90 JUNE 11, 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, Henry Beauchamp, Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER _None - 2. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGES IN STUDY SESSION AND AGENDA FORMAT It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, to ask the City Attorney to bring back the standard motions and rules changes, and the Ordinance to set forth the first Tuesday of each month as a Study Session only, and all other Council Meetings to be Business Meetings, all meetings starting at 2:00 p.m., and the elimination of the quarterly night meeting, and the Audience Participation be moved to the end of the Agenda. Council member Foy cousuented that the request to place Audience Participation at the end of the Agenda was made out of consideration for those who might have hearings or rezones and other issues requiring discussion. City Attorney Andrews indicated if approved by Council, it will not become effective until August 6, 1985, and the evening meeting scheduled for July 9, 1985, will be held as scheduled. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimouly carried by voice vote. 3. REPORT FROM LEGAL DEPARTMENT AND DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING SOUTH 6TH STREET PETITION City Manager Zais coimuented that staff has prepared several documents for Council's information regarding the South 6th Street petition filed by Maud Scott. Mr. Zais indicated staff is prepared to summarize this information, and /or respond to Council's questions regarding the situation, as well as hear testimony from citizens present. Council member Carmichael indicated she had just received a letter from Mrs. Louis Cronk, 311 South 6th Street, regarding the project at 307 -309 South 6th Street. Several photographs accompanied the letter and were noted for the record by City Clerk Roberts. A discussion ensued by Council, city staff and Maud Scott with regard to the history of the project, the manner by which staff has dealt with this particular situation, and future action to be taken on the part of staff. Ms. Scott stated she has the impression that the City has two sets of laws depending upon whom you are. She indicated the manner in which this project has been handled makes it appear as though Mr. Williams has been given preferential treatment. Council member Beauchamp ex- pressed concern that the Proposed Zoning Ordinance does not adequate- ly address "house moves ", and landscaping of the lots on which the houses are placed. It was MOVED by Beauchamp to direct staff to draft legislation which would regulate houses being moved onto vacant lots by developers, require the lots be developed as Planned Developments lots are, and that a plot plan be required for the project. Motion failed due to lack of a second. Council member Sparling stated he is not ready to make a decision on this item, therefore, it was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp, to table the motion. Motion carried by 5 -2 voice vote. Carmichael and Foy voting nay. Ed Foy, 412 South 7th Street, requested to be heard by Council regarding the dual set of laws which appear to be in effect in the City. Mr. Foy stated the laws should apply to all citizens of Yakima rather than just a few. He related an incident in which he had received a parking citation for parking on the "planting strip ", however, he stated he is aware of other citizens who are not cited for the same offense. He stated if the laws are on the books, they should be applied equally. The Council meeting was recessed by Mayor Barnett briefly. BUSINESS MEETING • 4. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members coimuenced the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett presiding, Council member Beauchamp, Berndt, Buchanan, JUNE 11, 1985 91 Carmichael', Foy and Sparling present on roll call. Carmichael temporar- 'ily absent. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts, and Deputy City Clerk Toney, :also present. 5. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council member Beauchamp. 6. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Regarding the discussion of the Fred Williams' project on South 6th Street, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, to direct staff to look at the proposed zoning ordinance and determine whether or not • the answers to house moves are adequately addressed in that ordinance, and to direct staff to apply the current laws to the letter. Unanimously•carried. Carmichael temporarily absent. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Barnett referred to the Items on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Council member Buchanan requested the addition of Items Nos. 13 and 14 to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Items Nos. 13 and 14, 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. Carmichael temporarily absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS OF MAY 13, 14 & 21, 1985. The Council minutes of May 13, 14 & 21, 1985 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 9. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS None 10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Earl L. Greathouse, 312 South 7th Street, spoke in opposition to the project at 309 & 311 South 6th Street, and admonished Council not to allow the development to continue. Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, inquired as to the construction work which ,began June 10, 1985 at 4:30 p.m. She stated the City • Engineer's Office was unable to explain the work which had begun on this date, and the City Inspector was not present on the job site. City Engineer, Dennis Bertek, informed Council that a permit was obtained for this project earlier in the year, and that a telephone line trench is being dug at this time. Mr. Bertek stated the start of construction was not closely monitored by the City, however, . the City will be monitoring the project henceforth. 11. HEARING ON REZONE PROPERTY SITUATED ON SOUTH 40TH AVENUE FROM R -3 to B -1, AS REQUESTED BY JOHN BUTTS • This being the time set for the hearing on a rezone application requested by John Butts, for property located at 1008 South 40th Avenue, and the hearing procedure having been.read, the Mayor opened the hearing for testimony. John Haddix, Supervising Planner, stated the intent of the rezone is to establish a :.professional office . for a physical therapist center. The Planning Commison'rvand Planning Staff have previously recouunended approval of the` plan. Rick Lind, 107 North 54th Avenue, realtor representing John-Butts, indicated Mr. Butts is presently renting office space in the center. The business has. outgrown this space' and he - desires to relocate and expand. There being no other citizens present to - speak either for or against the requested rezone, the hearing was declared closed. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, to accept the Planning Commis- sion's reconuuendation and approve the request. Carried by 6 -1 voice vote. Carmichael voting nay. Council, member Carmichael stated she 9 2 JUNE 11, 1985 would like to see the Planning Commission take a closer look at this area. She expressed concern that this action might escalate medical development in this area and cause further errosion of available housing and rental property. 12. DRAWING FOR 1985 E,FCTION BALLOT POSITIONS Council members Beauchamp, Foy and Sparling .drew._ positions for the 1985 election ballot positions. The names will appear on the ballot . in the following order: 1. Jerry Foy, 2. Henry Beauchamp, and 3..Jack Sparling. *13. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL BY THE NORTH FRONT STREET IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION REGARDING CITY PARTICIPATION IN A PLANNING STUDY The report from the Department of Community & Economic Development dated June 7, 1985 regarding City participation in a Planning Study for the North Front Street Improvement Association, was accepted. *14. REPORT FROM ENGINEERING & UTILITIES DEPARTMENT REGARDING PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PLAN AND WORK PROGRAM TO MEET DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY REQUIREMENTS The report from the Department of Engineering & Utilities dated June • 7, 1985 regarding the status of the Wastewater System Planning and Capital Improvement Program Activity, was accepted. *15. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF GREENWAY PROPERTY The report from the Department of Public Works dated June 11, 1985 regarding the acceptance of the donation of the Greenway Property was accepted. *16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE SCENIC DRIVE SEWER LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Set date of hearing for July 2, 1985) RESOLUTION NO. 5131, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district. *17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CREATE CONOVER PARK SEWER LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (Set date of hearing for July 2, 1985) RESOLUTION NO. D -5132, A RESOLUTION of intention to create a local improvement district. *18. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Chris Schmidt having submitted a letter of resignation from the Board of Adjustment, the City Manager's recouunendation to appoint Ron Cullen to fill that vacancy and complete the unexpired term was approved. *19. APPROVAL OF BUDGET REPORT FOR MAY 1985 The report from the Director of Finance & Budget dated May 31, 1985 detailing the 1985 General Government Budget status (as of May 31, 1985) was accepted and approved. *20. SET DATE OF HEARING FOR JUNE 25, 1985 FOR REZONE OF PROPERTY SITUATED AT 113 -115 SOUTH llth AVENUE /1007 WEST WALNUT, AS REQUESTED BY W.R. JACKSON June 25, 1985 was set as the date of hearing for the rezone request of W.R. Jackson for property situated at 113 -115 South llth Avenue /1007 West Walnut. *21. APPROVAL OF OUT -OF- STATE TRAVEL FOR HANK HEIN, SUPERVISING TRAFFIC ENGINEER, TO ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO The out -of -state travel for Hank Hein of Traffic Engineering to attend the District 6 Meeting of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, July 14-18, 1985, at a cost of $900 to the City of Yakima, was approved. JUNE 11, 1985 93 *22. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1985 BUDGET AND APPROPRIAT- ING FUNDS FOR LIONS POOL START -UP COSTS (First Reading) An Ordinance appropriating funds into the #331 -Parks & Recreation Capital Fund and the #131 -Parks and Recreation Operating Fund having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until June 25, 1985. *23. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE.AMENDING THE 1985 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIAT- ING FUNDS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SOUND SYSTEM (First Reading) An Ordinance appropriating funds in the 000- General Fund for the City Council Chambers Sound System, having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for two weeks, or until June 25, 1985. 24. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REGARDING STATE IMPOSED TAX INCREASES FOR WATER /SEWER /REFUSE UTILITIES Chuck Greenough, Budget Analyst, stated the reason for this ordinance is to pass along the effects of ES Bill #4228 which created an infra structure financing plan funded with the increased tax rates to water, sewer, and refuse. He indicated there was also a real estate conveyance tax increase which was increased to provide for this infra structure financing plan. The Ordinance having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to adopt the Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 2880, AN ORDINANCE relating to public services,.utili- ties and garbage collection and disposal; imposing new service rates .and charges; amending Sections 7.68.250, Subsection 7.60.020A and Subsection 4.16.140C, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. City Manager Zais referred to the discussion on the South 6th Street project, stating Council should also request staff to return to them a definition of what constitutes an acceptable site plan. This was the general consensus of Council. 25. OTHER BUSINESS a. Slide presentation from CH2M Hill regarding Rattlesnake Creek Project John Mayo, of CH2M Hill, distributed to Council a report prepared by CH2M Hill approximately four years ago and narrated a slide presenta- tion on the Rattlesnake Creek Project. Mr. Mayo encouraged Council to . come forward with an endorsement statement for the Bureau of Reclama- tion and the Department of Ecology requesting they move forward in their effort to obtain additional water storage. He stated the date for final receipt of these statements has been extended to June 26th, 1985. Assistant City Manager. Stouder indicated a field trip is planned for the latter part of the summer months to view the project area. It was the general consensus of the Council to review the material presented by Mr. Mayo and return. at a later date with a recouunendation. II b. Executive Session regarding Pending Litigation It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Sparling, to move into Executive Session regarding pending litigation and adjourn inuuediately there- after. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from Director of • Community & Economic Development regarding update on the Lund Build- ing. 6/6/85; Memo from the Director of Engineering & Utilities and City Engineer re General Irrigation Diversion Dam construction update. 6/6/85; Memo from Cable Communications Coordinator re new cable television theft of service law. 6/6/85; May 1985 Community Develop- ment Block Grant Monthly Report; April 1985 Monthly Activity Report from the Fire Department; May 1985 Montly Permit Center Report, and minutes of the May 28, 1985 Board of Adjustment Meeting. 25. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:45 p.m. y9 4 JUNE 11, 1985 READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: ,e g 5 COUNCIL MEMBER DATE A LEST: .rte' • �- _s � _ , � y CITY CLERK MA =iR JUNE 18, 1985 The majority of the Council members being in Spokane attending the Association of Washington Cities' Conference, the City Clerk declared the Council meeting of June 18, 1985 would not be held due to lack of a quorum.