HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/25/1985 Business Meeting JUNE 25, 1985
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council
members present were Assistant Mayor Henry Beauchamp, Pat Berndt,
Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael and Jack Sparling. Mayor Clarence
Barnett and Council member Jerry Foy absent.
1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Council member Sparling commented he rode the bus in B.C.
and the lowest fare they had was $.50. Council member
Buchanan stated that at the National League of Cities
Conference a couple of years ago, several cities reported
fares of 60% of fare box return and they did not lose enough
passengers to significantly impact their revenue. City
Manager Zais reported the bus fare issue will be an item for
discussion during the 1986 Budget preparation.
It was the general consensus of the Council to discuss the
AWC convention when all Council members are present:
Council member Berndt did mention that Council member
Carmichael was elected as Vice President. Council member
Carmichael reported the City of Yakima will be hosting the
AWC convention in 1987.
2. REPORT REGARDING STATUS OF UNION GAP ANNEXATION PROPOSAL
Assistant City Manager Stouder commented that this report
was provided for Council's information only. Council member
Berndt stated that one of the questions previously asked was
if there is enough capacity available at the Wastewater
Treatment Plant to accommodate the request from Union
Gap for sewer service. Mr. Stouder responded that from a
technical standpoint, it will -be,no problem, but, it will be
explored in the detailed report which is to follow this
status report. The request from Union Gap will be for a
specified amount of sewer service. Council member Buchanan
questioned the difference between the rates charged by Union
Gap and Yakima. Mr. Stouder stated that that issue will
also be addressed in the forthcoming detailed report.
Council member Buchanan suggested that the County become
involved in this discussion due to their interest in the
sewer capacity. He further requested a list of the property
owners involved in this request. No action was taken, nor
required, by the Council.
3. REPORTS FROM TRANSIT DIVISION
A. Transit Task Force Mission Statement
_Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, stated he is available to
I/ respond to Council's questions. Council member Buchanan
commented he would like to have a list of the microcomputers
the City has acquired. Assistant Mayor Beauchamp inquired
if the Council Transit Committee members helped develop this
list of names and Mr. Schultz responded in the affirmative.
Following further discussion, it was MOVED by Berndt,
seconded by Buchanan, to move Item No. 3A down to become
Item No. 7A on the Business Agenda. Unanimously carried by
voice vote. Barnett and Foy absent.
B. Department of Transportation Vanpooling Program
This item was deferred for two weeks.
C. Transfer Facility Site Location Study
Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, stated staff wanted input
from the Council on this issue. He reported that staff has
reviewed approximately.14 locations in the eastern part of
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the Central Business District and is now reviewing sites on
the western side. Mr. Schultz responded to the questions of
the Council and commented that there being no changes
requested by the Council, staff will pursue this further and
report back to Council at a later date.
The Council recessed at 2:40 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
4. ROLL CALL
At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular
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meeting, Assistant Mayor Henry Beauchamp presiding, Council
members Berndt, Buchanan, Carmichael, and Sparling present
on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews and
City Clerk Roberts also present. Mayor Barnett and Council
member Foy absent and excused.
5. INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member
Carmichael.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Assistant Mayor Beauchamp 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 that
Item No. 12 be added to the Consent Agenda and Council
member Carmichael requested that Item No. 7A be added.
Council member Carmichael requested that Item No. 18 be
removed from the Consent Agenda. John Klingele, a citizen,
requested that Item No. 13 be removed from the Consent
Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that
the addition of Items Nos. 7A and 12 and the deletion of
Items Nos. 13 and 18, 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.
Barnett and Foy 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. 3A.
The staff report and recommendation to establish a Transit
Advisory Taskforce through the ratification of the
membership list (Bud Snyder, Dick Ostrander, Steve Cragg,
LuPita Gutierrez - Parker, Janet Snodgrass, Gary Carpenter and
Nancy Nixon), was accepted and approved.
8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, advised Council of a problem she
is experiencing because of the inadequate parking provided
for the Glenmoor Green Apartments. She commented that if
the City is going to limit the parking, then the number of
vehicles allowed should also be limited. She stated she
also wants to speak to Item No. 13, but would probably have
to leave prior to that discussion. She objected to putting
Audience Participation at the end of the meeting and
reminded Council that when Audience Participation was placed
at the end of the Agenda in the past, it was not very
satisfactory. She felt that by taking this action, Council
would be discouraging citizen participation in City
government.
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Assistant Mayor 'Beauchamp acknowledged this is the last
Council meeting that Dave Rhodes, Director of Public
Works, will be attending. Council member Berndt expressed
the Council's appreciation for the service to the community
Mr. Rhodes has given for the last few years.
Council member Buchanan commented this is the'Third Annual
Air Fair and encouraged everyone to attend.
9. HEARING ON REZONE OF PROPERTY SITUATED AT 113 -115 SO. 11TH
AVENUE AND 1007 W. WALNUT, AS REQUESTED BY W. R. JACKSON
This being the time set for the hearing on the rezone of
property situated at 113 -115 So. llth Avenue and 1007 W.
Walnut, as requested by W. R. Jackson, and the hearing
procedure having been read, Assistant Mayor Beauchamp opened
the hearing for testimony. John Haddix, Planning
Supervisor, stated that Mr. Jackson has requested the
property at 113 -115 So. llth Avenue be rezoned from R -3 to
B -1. He reported the Planning Commission included the
property at 1007 W. Walnut in this rezone, indicating it
would make a better zone boundary. Referring td' a zoning
map, he pointed out the areas in the rezone request.
Council member Carmichael' inquired if staff is aware of the
plans for this property' if' rezone is granted. Mr.
Haddix commented that Mr. Jackson is contemplating
professional office space and apartment buildings. Council
member Carmichael commented that intersection has been a
traffic problem for a long time. She inquired about the
parking requirements for a professional office building, to
which Mr. Haddix responded. There being no citizen present
wishing to speak to this item, the public portion of the
hearing was closed. It was MOVED by Berndt,' seconded by
Carmichael, to approve the request, as recommended by the
Planning Commission. Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Barnett and Foy absent.
10. HEARING ON SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR
1986 THROUGH 1991.
This being the time set for the hearing on the Six Year
Transportation Improvement Project for 1986 through 1991,
the Assistant Mayor opened the hearing for testimony. Denny
Covell, Director of Engineering &' Utilities; stated that
each year the City is required by - State law to their
Six Year Transportation Improvement Project. He stated the
draft proposal was processed through the Planning Commission
and the Traffic Safety Advisory Commission. Council member
Buchanan referred to Item No. 5 on the list, commenting that
the owner of the building which was damaged, is rebuilding
it, which will result in an increased purchase cost from the
City in order to improve that intersection. Mr. Covell
stated that that information is correct, however, he was
unable to obtain a commitment from the Urban Arterial Board
for this project prior to that remodeling being undertaken.
Resolution No. D -5133 having been read by title, it was
MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that the
Resolution be passed. John Klingele, 1312 W. Walnut,
Chairman of the Traffic Safety Advisory Commission, assured
the Council that the Commission reviewed all the projects on
the list and shares Council's concern about 40th Avenue. The
question was called for 'a vote on the motion. Unanimously
carried by roll call vote. Barnett and Foy absent.
RESOLUTION NO. D- 5133, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 1986
through 1991 for the construction of streets and arterial
streets in the City of Yakima.
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11. RECONSIDERATION OF HUMANE SOCIETY REQUEST FOR-AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT (CONTINUED FROM MAY 7, 1985)
Chuck Greenough, Budget Analyst, stated he is representing
staff for the work staff performed and is available to
respond to Council's questions. Council member Buchanan
inquired what the County is doing to address this situation.
Rick Shaw, Director of the Humane Society, reported that the
County has agreed to increase their payment to the Shelter
by $10,000 and decrease some of the services provided. He
reported the City is currently paying $22,000 and the
Shelter is requesting an additional $8,566. Mr. Greenough
commented that the County donates the impound fees
by the Shelter to the Shelter, whereas, when impound fees
are collected by the Shelter for the City, the fees are
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returned to the City. -:Bert Tabayoyon interjected that the
annual impound fees collected is approximately $12,000.
Assistant Mayor Beauchamp commented that the service being
provided by the Shelter is critical for the City. Council
member Buchanan commented that the City is paying two Animal
Control Officers to pick_ up the dogs, whereas the Shelter
contracts with the County to perform that service. Council
member - Berndt questioned if Alternative Two in the - report is
still being - considered, and asked how the acceptance fee
program was faring.- Mr. Shaw stated they have instituted
that fee, however, the Shelter is not being recompensed for
cats or dogs brought in by City residents. It was MOVED by
Sparling to grant the Shelter the requested $8,556. The
Motion died for lack of a second. Following discussion, it
was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, to table this
item until two weeks when there is a full Council present.
Carried by 4 -1 voice vote. Beauchamp voting nay. Barnett
and Foy absent.
*12. REQUEST TO YAKIMA VALLEY TRANSIT FOR DONATION OF TRACKS AND
FACILITIES
RESOLUTION NO. D -5134, A RESOLUTION authorizing the. City
Manager to request donation of Yakima Valley Transportation
Company property.
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Assistant Mayor Beauchamp acknowledged that Larry Mathews, a
citizen, had requested,to speak on this issue, however, he
inadvertently allowed this item to be•put on the Consent
Agenda. Following discussion, it was the general consensus
of the Council to allow Mr. Mathews to address this issue,
although the Resolution has already been - adopted. Larry
Mathews, 805 So. 17th Avenue, spoke in opposition to this
item for two reasons. He referenced the conditions in the
Interstate Commerce Commission. authorization pertaining to
the disposition by the Railroad of its eligible historic
properties. The second reason being -the property is
unsuitable for other public purposes. He further questioned
if this document means the City will assume financial
responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the
railroad facilities for the benefit of a select group of 1/
Yakima citizens.
13. NOTIFICATION OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN COUNCIL AGENDA AND
MEETING FORMAT
John Klingele, 1312 W. Walnut, questioned if Council had
considered conducting their meetings on Monday, as was done
in the past. Council members pointed out when the meetings
were on Monday, they did not have sufficient time to study
their packets- if they went out-of town for the weekend.
Larry Mathews, 805 So. 17th Avenue, spoke in opposition to
changing Audience Participation to the end of the meeting,
stating that a citizen would have to wait until all the
hearings, staff reports, etc., had been conducted, prior to
being heard by the Council. He further stated that once the
business has been conducted, Council members may choose not
remain for Audience Participation, and thereby, lose their
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quorum. He also stated that not all the the news media
are in attendance at the end of the meeting. City Attorney
Andrews commented that the purpose of this item being on the
Agenda today is to give the proper five day notification as
required by the Council Rules of Procedure and no action is
required at this meeting. The item will be on the next
Council agenda.
*14. LETTER OF AGREEMENT'FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. D -5135, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a letter of agreement with Seattle
Northwest Securities Corporation for financial services.
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* 15. AGREEMENT WITH THE YAKIMA HEALTH DISTRICT FOR CONTINUATION
OF DATA PROCESSING SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO. D -5136, 'A RESOLUTION authorizing and
directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of
Yakima to execute a Data Processing Services Agreement with
the Yakima Health District.
* 16. AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES
FOR THE FISH COUNT STATION
RESOLUTION NO. D -5137, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
execution of an agreement with the Washington State
Department of Fisheries relating to the irrigation diversion
dam rehabilitation project.
* 17. APPROVAL OF PERMITS FOR THE RETAIL SALE. OF FIREWORKS FOR
1985 ,
RESOLUTION NO. D -5138, A RESOLUTION granting permits for the
retail sale of fireworks within the City of Yakima for 1985.
18. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Council member Carmichael commented that since the
resignation of Mr. Franklund only occurred last week, she
would like this . vacancy to be advertised to see if
additional applications are submitted. She stated she is
not acquainted with Mr. LaFramboise, who is being
recommended for this appointment, and does not wish this
request to be considered as a reflection on his
qualifications; she just would like to defer this until
there has been an opportunity to advertise this vacancy. It
was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, to postpone
any approval of appointments to the Board of Adjustment to
fill- the vacancy of David Franklund, for a period of not
longer than one month from today. Unanimously carried by
I/ voice vote. Barnett and Foy absent.
*19. APPROVAL OF MAY 1985 TREASURY REPORT
The report from the Director of Finance and Budget, for the
month of May, 19851, regarding the investments of-the City of
Yakima, was accepted and approved.
*20. OUT -OF -STATE TRAVEL FOR SERGEANT MC CORMICK, POLICE
DEPARTMENT,TO NEWPORT, OREGON.
The approval of out -of -state travel for Sergeant James
McCormick, to Newport, Oregon, June 23 -30, 1985, to attend
the Northwest Polygraph Examiners Association, at a cost of
$425.20, was ratified by the Council. '
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*21. APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR REHABILITATION OF THE CITY'S
INDUSTRIAL SPRAYFIELD - "A" BENCH (First Reading)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for the rehabilitation of
the City's Industrial Sprayfield - "A" Bench. having been
read by title only at this meeting, was laid on .the table
for one week or until July 2, 1985.
*22 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR LIONS POOL START -UP COSTS
(Second Reading)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for Lions,,, Pool: start -up
costs, having been read by, title only at the previous
meeting, was brought before the Council for a second
reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2881, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1985 Budget
for the City of Yakima; and appropriating, transferring
and re- appropriating amounts within and among the 131 -Parks
Operating and 331 -Parks Capital Funds and accounts, all as
appropriations for the City of Yakima Budget.
*23. APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SOUND
SYSTEM (Second Reading)
An Ordinance appropriating funds for the City Council
Chambers Sound. System, having been read by title only at the
previous meeting, was brought before the 'Council for a
second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 2882, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1985 Budget
for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the
000 - General Fund for expenditure during 1985.
*24. AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND REZONING PROPERTY AT 1008 S. 40th AVENUE, AS
REQUESTED BY JOHN BUTTS
ORDINANCE NO. 2883, AN ORDINANCE accepting the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning
property at 1008 South 40th Avenue. from R -3, Multiple- Family
Zone to B -1, Modified Business Zone.
25. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Zais advised the Council members that for those
members attending the Air Fair this weekend, parking has
been arranged for them at the APCOA parking lot. •
Information Items
Items of Information supplied to Council were: Letter to
Fred Williams regarding 307 -309 South 6th Street
Development. 6/13/85; Letter to Larry Mathews regarding City
of Yakima - Nob Hill Boulevard project. 6/14/85; Memorandum
from Office of Environmental Planning regarding Outside
Utility Request for sewer service to So. 68th Avenue and
Tieton Drive. 5/31/85; Memo from Traffic Engineer and Street
and Refuse Division Manager regarding 45th Avenue, between
Summitview and Barge. 6/11/85; Memo from the City Attorney
regarding damage claims referred to insurance company.
6/7/85; Article from 6/6/85 The Wall Street Journal, "Public
Transit: A Bad Deal Getting. Worse "; Article from 6/3/85 The
-Wall Street Journal, "Lost •Innocence, Eugene, Oregon, May Be
A Great Place To Live, But Not Without A Job "; Monthly
report of Chief of Police for May 1985; Fire Department
Activity Report -for •May 1985; Transit Division Monthly
Reports from May 1985; Minutes of the May 28, 1985 Board of
Adjustment meeting; Memo from Yakima Community Television
re: FEMA Teleconference on Hazardous Materials, June 25,
1985; Press Release re: "Yakima Community Television
Nominated as Outstanding Access Center ", June 17, 1985; and
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Press Release re: "Yakima Community Television Expands
Programming Day /Hours ", June 24, 1985.
26. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before, the Council,
it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Buchanan, that this
meeting be adjourned at the hour of 4:00 p.m. Unanimously
carried by voice vote. Barnett and Foy absent.
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