HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/1986 Business Meeting 302
MAY 6, 1986
BUSINESS MEETING AND STUDY SESSION
1. ROLL CALL
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Mayor Henry
Beauchamp, presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett, Pat Berndt,
Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Jack Sperling present
on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk
Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present.
2. INVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Clarence
Barnett.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
None
4. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION '10 OLLIE NELSON AND THE
NOB HILL NOW COMMITTEE
Mayor Beauchamp read the resolution of appreciation and then
presented it to Mr. Nelson and two other members of the Nob Hill
Now Committee. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, the
resolution be adopted. Unanimously carried by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5245, A RESOLUTION of appreciation and
commendation to 011ie Nelson and the Nob Hill Now Committee for
their dedicated and meritorious efforts towards the successful
passage of the Nob Hill Bond Issue.
Mayor Beauchamp read a proclamation declaring the week of May llth
as "Older Americans and Senior Citizens Week ". Mike Kilpatrick,
member of the Area Agency on Aging and the Community
Development Citizen Advisory Committee, was present to accept the
proclamation.
Mayor Beauchamp read a proclamation declaring the month of Mayas
"Mental Health Week ". The proclamation was accepted by R. Craig
Ackerson, Vice Chairman of Central Washington Comprehensive Mental
Health.
Mayor Beauchamp read a proclamation declaring the month of May
as "Better Hearing and Speech Month ". Marsha Sandersen, Executive
Director of the Hearing and Speech Center, and Lisa Henley,'
month old patient at the Hearing and Speech Center, accepted the
proclamation.
Mayor Beauchamp read a proclamation declaring the week of May
5th -llth as Folk Life Festival Week.
Mayor Beauchamp read a proclamation declaring the week of May 1 -8th
as •Community Law Week in Yakima. Dirk Marler, local attorney,
accepted the proclamation and invited Council members to a
community luncheon on May 7th at 12:00 p.m. at the Holiday Motor
Hotel.
5. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE FIREWORKS STAND PERMIT
FEES
Council member Barnett asked that a correction be noted on Item No.
5 of the Council packet, indicating he voted against the motion to
increase the permit fees for fireworks stands, while Council member
Foy had voted in favor of it. The ordinance having been read by
title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, the
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ordinance be adopted. Carried by 4 -3 roll call vote. Barnett,
•Beauchamp and Sparling. .nay,..
ORDINANCE 2958, AN ORDINANCE` relating to , - fire,- regulations;
regulating the sale of fireworks; increasing permit fees and
amending Section 10.15.020 of the City, of Yakima Municipal Code.
6. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT , REGARDING STREET
REPAIRS /IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND NEEDS FOR 1986
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Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works, indicated this report is
a result of concerns expressed by various Council members earlier
in the year regarding street conditions. Mr. Copeland stated
• the entire repair and improvement project totals nearly $5,000,000,
however, at this time he would like to address immediate needs in
the amount of $150,000. Other repairs and improvement plans will
be addressed during budget hearings. He suggested the $150,000 be
taken from the street fund and contingency reserves. Council
•member Berndt questioned why it is going to take so long to repair
40th Avenue. Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering__ &' Utilities,
responded 40th Avenue will require complete pavement redesign and
soils analysis. He anticipates this project will have to be
contracted out. Council member Carmichael questioned the repair
work scheduled for 32nd Avenue, stating "the City seems to be
patching patches ". She also questioned why there are no curbs,
' gutters or sidewalks on 32nd Avenue. Mr. Copeland responded he
does not know the history of the street, therefore, is unable to
explain why curbs, gutters and sidewalks do not exist. He stated
the scheduled repairs are -intended to make 32nd Avenue more
driveable until more extensive repairs can be made. Following
further discussion, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael,
that Council authorize the expenditure of $150,000 in increments of
$75,000 from the .street fund and contingency reserves. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
7. REPORT FROM CH2M -HILL AND STAFF REGARDING RATTLESNAKE CREEK DAM
PROJECT AND FERC PERMIT
Assistant City Manager Fred Stouder stated John Mayo, and Mark
Keller-.of CH2M Hill are present to give a status report on the
studies which are underway. Mr. Stouder reminded Council of the
issues currently impacting future water for the City: 1)
Yakima River Basin Enhancement Project, 2) the State initiated
Department of. Ecology Water Rights Adjudication Process, 3) the
Domestic-Irrigation Study, 4) the degree other municipalities and
users in the urban area may want to purchase or become involved in
the City's water opportunities in the future, and 5) the nature of
the specific environmental studies yet to be pursued, the stance of
the state, federal agencies and the Yakima Indian Nation on the
nature of those environmental studies as they relate to the water
state are a cost benefit issue that help identify options for
future water needs.
Prior to making his presentation, Mr. Mayo responded to Council
members •Carmichael's question regarding, no sidewalks, curbs and
gutters on 32nd Avenue. Mr. Mayo stated in the late.60's the City
Council formed an L.I.D. for that area for the purpose of
• installing curbs, gutters and sidewalks,• however, it was voted down
by the adjacent property owners.
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Mr. Mayo referred to the two executive summaries in the documents
provided in their packets. He indicated .these reports update
material presented to Council in. November of 1985, as, well as
providing some new information. Mr. Mayo reviewed information
presented on. page 12 and 14 of the Water Comprehensive Plan. He
stated the City has a system with tremendous potential.growth and
delivery, and tremendous potentials for conservation of water
through abandonment of leaky pipes.- He added there is a great
potential for conservation of electricity•through use of.a gravity
• system. Mr. Mayo referred to the Feasibility Report stating it
was part of the information presented to Council in November 1985,
which has been updated and is-near completion at this time. He
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pointed out to Council the FERC Permit issued to the City of Yakima
was for only 24 months, and 18 of those months has elapsed, and
encouraged Council to direct staff to submit a request for a one
year extension for the FERC Permit. Ines Rice, 4409 W. Arlington,
reiterated past concerns surrounding this issue. She indicated
early agreements with the water ditch companies prohibit the
mingling of the domestic waters with irrigation waters. Betty
Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, indicated Mr. Mayo is correct in
his statement that a high percentage of the irrigation water is
being lost due to deteriorating wooden pipes. Mrs. Gaudette
stated the sewage treatment plant records indicate an increase of
several hundred thousand gallons of water per day after the
irrigation water is turned on in the spring. She stated if the
domestic and irrigation systems are combined many of the residents
would not be able to afford to irrigate. She asked what the cost
would be to the citizens if the dual system is implemented. It was
MOVED by Foy, seconded by Carmichael, to accept the report, and
direct staff to'proceed immediately with the request for a 12 month
extension of FERC Permit 8117. Following a brief discussion, the
question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried
by voice vote.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
Council member Carmichael stated the Association of Washington
Cities process for resolution consideration will be starting in
the next couple of weeks. She stated if Council wishes to submit
any resolutions for consideration she will need to have the
information within that time frame.
Duane Wagner, 613 Voltaire, addressed Council regarding business
property owned by him at 1206 Tieton Drive. A map illustrating the
property in question was distributed to the Council and City Clerk.
Mr. Wagner indicated his property had been overlooked during the
review process of the Urban Area Plan and Zoning Map. Prior to the
new zoning ordinance taking effect, his property had been zoned
B -2. Under the new zoning ordinance and map, his property is
zoned R -2. After talking with Planning staff regarding 'the issue,
it was determined to be an oversight on the part of staff,
therefore, Mr. Wagner asked the zoning be amended to Small
Convenience Center (SCC) to allow his business to continue. It was
MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, staff be directed to initiate a
rezone on Council's behalf for the property owned by of Duane
Wagner at 1206 Tieton Drive, rezoning it from R -2 'to SCC. City
Manager Zais questioned the necessity for Council to waive the
fees involved in this procedure. City Attorney Andrews indicated
if the action is initiated by the Council, the fees do not apply.
The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously
carried by voice vote.
6 Council member Barnett indicated there will be a Department of
Energy informational workshop meeting on the disposal of defense
waste on May 21st, 1986 at 6:30 or 7:00 p.m. He encouraged Council
members and interested citizens to attend and participate in the
workshop.
Council member Carmichael reminded Council that on June 24th the
Association of Washington Cities will be having a Conference in
Tacoma. She questioned if the regular Council meeting scheduled
for that day would be cancelled. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by
LA Berndt, to cancel the Council meeting scheduled for June 24th.
Unanimously carried by voice vote.
Council member Sparling questioned the status of the extension of
transit service to West Valley. City Manager Zais stated this was
discussed at the last Transit Committee Meeting wherein
additional information was requested by Council members Buchanan
and Carmichael for discussion at a future meeting.
Council member Berndt stated a street cut repair at 48th &
Chestnut is "totally unsatisfactory if it is permanent." Jerry
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Copeland, Director of Public Works, stated he would have staff
inspect the street cut repair and take appropriate action.
Council member Foy indicated he was contacted by local businessman,
Ted Semon, who indicated Gardenmasters would like to accept the
responsibility of the planters on Yakima Avenue and other City
streets. Mr. Semon stated he was informed there was a question of
liability involved in this type of situation. Mayor Beauchamp
stated he had spoken with this group and informed them he would
research the issue and get back to them with an answer on the
• liability aspect.
Council member Foy asked if the City street crews have completed
the spring street sweeping effort. Mr. Copeland indicated the
street crews have not finished street sweeping as two of the
sweepers have been in the garage for repairs. He stated it will be
approximately another two weeks before the project is completed.
Mr. Foy stated he has received phone calls from a certain area
regarding this matter. Mr. Foy was informed the area in question
is scheduled for sweeping tomorrow.
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Information Items
Items of information supplied to Council -wire: Memorandum from
Water /Irrigation Superintendent regarding Irrigation System
Complaint. 4/28/86; Newsletter '86, Washington Nuclear Waste
Board/Washington Nuclear Waste Advisory Council, Volume 3,-No. 2.
March /April 1986; Minutes of the February 20, 1986 Civil Service
Commission meeting; Minutes of the March 26, 1986 Yakima Housing
Authority Board meeting; Minutes of the March 26, 1986 Yakima
District Board of Health meeting; and Minutes of the March 26, 1986
Yakima Air Terminal Board meeting.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION AND COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING
It was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Buchanan, to move into
Executive Session for approximately 45 minutes for the purpose of
discussing prospective litigation and collective bargaining.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Following the completion of Executive Session, the meeting was
adjourned at the hour of 4:35 p.m.
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