Loading...
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 JUNE 25, 1985 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 I/ 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. - 97 JUNE 25, 1985 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. • • • '98 JUNE 25, 1985 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 I/ 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. • 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 99 JUNE 25, 1985 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. I/ * 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. ' loo JUNE 25, 1985 *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 101 JUNE 25, 1985 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. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BYE ` Date g0 Council Member (Q ! c Date/6-9 Council Member Attest: City Clerk `- or