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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/16/1985 Study Session 109 JULY 16; 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 Mayor Barnett couuuented that a Joint Study Session with the Council and County Commissioners is scheduled for tomorrow, July 17th at 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussion the Proposed Urban Area Plan. He stated the possibility exists that the meeting will need to be continued, .and requested Council consider August 5th as the date to adjourn tomorrow's meeting. He asked that Council members review their calendars and indicate during the "Other Business" portion of the meeting whether or not. they will be able to attend a Joint Meeting on that date. • 'I City Manager Zais suggested July 30th, 1985 as a possible date for the Joint Study Session on the Urban Area Examiner concept. Council members were requested to indicate whether or not they would be available for a meeting on this date. 2. j DISCUSSION AND REVIEW RE PROPOSED 7 -YEAR RADIO ACQUISITION PLAN Tom Fieldstead, Deputy Fire Chief, responded to Council's inquiries regarding the Proposed 7 -Year Acquisition Plan. Following a discussion • regarding some of the technical aspects of the plan, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Sparling, to move this item down on the agenda to become Item No. 6a under Current Study Session Items. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Ii Mayor.; Barnett declared a brief recess from 2:55 to 3:00 p.m. • • BUSINESS MEETING 3. ROLL CALL • At 3:00 p.m., the Council members couunenced the regular meeting, Mayor Barnett, presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Berndt, Buchanan, 'I Carmichael, Foy, and Sparling present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. 4. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by City Attorney Andrews. 5. 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. Mayor Barnett indicated a citizen had requested to speak regarding Item No. 11, therefore, it was removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item No. 11, as requested, be made. The • Deputy 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. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk (%) .indicate items on the Consent handled under • one motion without further discussion.) 6. CURRENT STUDY SESSION ITEMS a. Proposed 7 -Year Radio Acquisition Plan Council member Beauchamp'questioned the time frame which must be met regarding this issue. Deputy Fire Chief Tom Fieldstead explained Phase I was implemented in 1985 and Phase II will be addressed in the budget process for 1986 and 1987. He stated $18,960 has been budgeted '; for the purchase of •radios for various city departments and he would ,I like to see that amount set aside for a period of time. City Manager • 1-10 JULY 16, 1985 Zais indicated Phase I funds have been earmarked in the equipment rental funds, while the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Transit funds were proposed through reserves. Council member Beauchamp questioned the need to deal with the issue now rather than at budget time. Mr. Fieldstead responded stating fourteen transit buses have been purchas- ed and will be arriving in different stages. He indicated the buses will need to be equipped with radios prior to being placed in operation. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to direct staff to bring back proper legislation for Option II. Discussion followed in which Council member Buchanan coinuuented the City is in the process of transitioning into a new prime computer system and does not feel this is the time to be purchasing a completely new radio system due to the expense involved. Council member Beauchamp indicated he would prefer to address the issue at budget time. Mayor Barnett stated there are some technical questions which he would like answered prior to voting �n the matter. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Motion failed by 4 -3 voice vote. Barnett, Beauchamp, Buchanan and Sparling voting nay. Following a brief discus- ./ sion regarding some of the technical aspects of the system, and the critical need of some of the departments, it was the general consensus of the Council to request staff to return with further information at a later date. City Manager Zais couuiented that Phase II will be brought back at budget time, however, some of the radios will have to be purchased for the new transit buses as they arrive and are placed into service. 7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None • 8. REVIEW OF RESPONSE TO THE YAKIMA RIVER BASIN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT - -U.S. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION State Representative Shirley Doty was present and to address this item. She stated she was pleased with the preliminary draft of the letter to Gary Kitterman of the Bureau of Reclamation regarding continuation of the study of the Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project. She suggested Council consider proposing (to the Association of Washington Cities) that one day seminars be conducted in the Puget Sound area in which a presentation of the Yakima and Spokane water quality situations be presented. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Foy, that the City Council endorse a proposal to the Association of Washington Cities to sponsor one day seminars regarding water quality, and send a letter to the Association of Washington Cities President, Bob Overstreet, regarding the presentation outline indicat- ed by Representative Doty...Unanimously carried by voice vote. Council member Carmichael suggested a copy of the letter be sent to Tacoma as well as Spokane, to advise them of the request. 9. REPORT CONSIDERING THE ADOPTION OF THE 1985 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODES The report from the Department of Community and Economic Development dated July 12, 1985, regarding the adoption of the 1985 Edition of the Uniform Codes was accepted and approved. *10. 1985 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS QUARTERLY REPORT The report from the. Director of Engineering and Utilities dated July 12, 1985, regarding the 1985 Engineering Division Capital Improvement Projects Quarterly Report, was accepted and approved. 11. STATUS REPORT FROM ENGINEERING AND UTILITIES RE STATUS OF PROPOSED INDUS'1'KIAL USERS AGREEMENT Larry Mathews, 807 South 17th Avenue, gave a brief history of the creation of the industrial sprayfield. He stated he was a Public Works Commissioner at the time the agreement was negotiated with the original sprayfield users. Mr. Mathews related that two years ago Council increased domestic water rates of home owners to pay for water used by industry, businesses, and conu«ercial establishments. He indicated he obtained over 2,700 signatures in a referendum campaign, however, the signatures were rejected by Council on the basis that any revenue measure related to bonded indebtedness is not subject to • • 111 JULY' 16, 1985 referendum. He stated he is opposed to any increase for home owners, and suggested Council make a separate out of general funds to subsidize industry, and id'e'ntify the money rather than hide it in a rate increase on the public's utility bills. Council member J Foy pointed out to Mr. Mathews that this is an informational report from staff to Council, and no action is to be taken regarding this item today other than accepting the information contained in the report. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Carmichael, that the report be accepted. Unanimously carried by voice vote. *12. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR BOB SHAMPINE; CODE MANAGER The Out -of -State travel for Bob Shampine, Code Manager, to attend the 63rd Annual Education & Code Development Conference of the Internation- al Conference of Building Officials in Bloomington, Minnesota, on September 26th to October 4, 1985, was accepted and approved. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH - YAKIMA COUNTY PROSECUTOR RESOLUTION NO. D- 5140,. A RESOLUTION authorizing a memorandum of agreement for Court services. *14.. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF WATER /SEWER L.I.D. MAIN REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. D -5141, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Roger Lukehart for the partial reimbursement of construction costs for domestic water and sewer lines. *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF A SEWER L.I.D. DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. D -5142, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Preston Shepherd Associates, Inc., for professional engineering services. 16. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Carmichael referred to the memorandum from the Director of Community and Economic Development regarding Permit Center Operat- ing Procedures. She stated the two surcharges are not being instituted by the Washington State Building Code Advisory Council, but rather by the request of various home builders across the state. Council member Berndt questioned whether or not the average home owner is capable of submitting a plot plan with an acceptable drawing prior to a permit being issued. Council member Foy pointed out that recent action taken the City Council requires a plan "drawn to scale" be submitted when application for a building permit is made. He added if the individual in unable to prepare the drawing, he must make the necessary arrange- ments for having one prepared. Mayor Barnett questioned if it was the general consensus of the Council to hold a Joint Study Session between Council members and the County Commissioners at 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the Hearings Examiner Concept contained in the Proposed Urban Area Plan. This was the general consensus of Council to hold the meeting as discussed. Council member Foy and Sparling indicated they would not be in attendance at the meeting scheduled' for tomorrow, July 17th, at 3:00 p.m. Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from Director of Community & Economic Development re Washington State Energy Office • (WSEO) Demonstration Program Update, 6/10/85; Memo from Director of Community & Economic Development re Permit Center Operating Proce- dures, 7/10/85; Memorandum from Director of Community & Economic Development re "Advice of Rights" -- Yakima County District Court, 7/11/85; Community Development Block Grant Monthly Report, June 1985; • July Activity Report for Yakima Fire Department, 7/1/85; Minutes of the Civil Service Commission Meeting, 6/13/85, and Monthly Memo from the Director of Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, 6/5/85. • 112 JULY 16, 1985 17. ADJOURNMENT TO PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED URBAN AREA PLAN, 3:00 P.M. ON JULY 17, 1985 There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Carmichael, to adjourn to Executive Session at the hour of 4:45 p.m., to then adjourn to the public hearing on the Proposed Urban Area Plan at 3:00 July. 17, 1985 in the City Hall Council Chambers. Unanimously carried by voice vote. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY:,- , /CA 4 a f j.- Counc Me '. -r Date Al1EST : Co l ' embe T ' e 446 ,46U-6— City r �:yor