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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/1986 Business Meeting 344 JULY 15, 1986 BUSINESS MEETING 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 Sparling present on call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Reverend Dennis Williams, pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER • Council member Barnett stated Ruth Solowan; 928 Adams View, Yakima, w 98901, called him and said she appeared before the Council some time ago requesting information on the amount of money spent for training. police and fire personnel in handling hazardous waste emergencies. She had indicated she is still awaiting a response. 4. CONSENT AGENDA • 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. It was the ,general consensus of the Council that Item No. 8 be added to the Consent Agenda, as requested by Council member Foy . The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items', including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Foy, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimousl carried by roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None. 6. _ CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM Bob Shampine, Code Administration Manager, was present to respond to any questions. -There being no one in the audience wishing to speak to this issue, Resolution No. 0-5271 was read by title. It was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Foy, that the resolution, as reade' , ,b Unanimously carried by roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. DH5271, A RESOLUTION ' authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. 7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH J.K.T.S. INVESTMENTS FOR RENTAL SPACE FOR CABLE TV OFFICE Council member Barnett questioned the difference between the remodeling costs in the original report submitted and this report. Bruce Crest, Cable TV Coordinator, explained the original report was based upon estimates and this time staff obtained estimates from electricians, carpenters, etc. Council member Foy asked if staff has considered asking the County for financial assistance for operating expenses, inasmuch as County residents are utilizing the Cable TV facility and equipment. Glenn Rice, Director of Community & Economic Development, stated that is something staff could discuss with the Community Programming • • 34 JULY 15, 1986 • Advisory Committee.' (Council member Buchanan temporarily• absent after 2:21 p.m.) Following a brief discussion, it was MOVED Foy, seconded by Barnett, to direct staff to seek County participation in the cable facility rental fees. Unanimously carried by voice vote.' Buchanan temporarily absent. Resolution NO. , D-5272, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael • that the resolution, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Buchanan temporarily absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -5272, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of. Yakima to execute a lease agreement with J.K.T.S. Investments. (Council member Buchanan present after 2 :25 • • *8. REPORT FROM COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT•RE ZONING ORDINANCE STANDARDS ON DAMAGE TO NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES • The staff report and - •recommendation from the Department of Community and Economic Development regarding zoning ordinance standards on damage to nonconforming structures, was accepted and approved: The staff recommendation is: 1) The ordinance amended by striking - all reference to adjusted assessed value and inserting International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) construction value tables; 2) Section 15.19.060 remain unchanged; and 3) The referenced - percentages contained in Chapter 15:19. - remain unchanged. • 9. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS RE: UPDATE 1NEL FINANCIAL IMPACT OF AUTOMATED REFUSE COLLECTION SYSTEM • Del Kary, Superintendent of Streets and Refuse, explained the automated bin system should be implemented by the first of September. He stated the purpose of this was to advise Council of that date and give on the back -up for the bin system. Referring to the automated. residential collection, staff would like to institute a test residential' program and get some consumer feedback so Council can make a decision on whether to continue this program. He commented he thinks we should take a total-route for the test and in that way, there would be a multitude services for comparison purposes. He stated the yard carry -out service would be eliminated. He stated staff is recommending a 90 gallon container. He further commented that not all the logistics of the test have -been totally analyzed, however, staff would come back with additional. information-,. prior to conducting the test, if it is approved. Council member Barnett stated he believes the test should run partially in the winter and non - winter months.' He further' commented he did not believe a 60 -90 day test would be adequate time to make a determination -on the feasibility of the autanated collection in the'`residential areas. Council member Foy questioned the accuracy of the'f igures ' in the report, stating fringe benefits were not increased for the years 1990 - 1996. Referring • to 'the top of page three in the narrative, he stated it indicates a combined rate with yard service for one can would be a reduction from $9.25 to $8.40, which would be in effect for six months and then it will be increased. - Council .member Barnett stated the lack of accurate information on salary and fringe benefit increases is one of the factors which help invalidate this projection. He asked how can,the salaries for the crew remain•constant for anlextended period of time everything else go up. From 1988 - 1994, the autanated expenses exceed those projected for the manual system. He stated he doesn't see any significant benefits for the consumer until after 1994. Mr. Kary stated that to pay for the installment'of the system, it is going to cost the people some money until the amortization of the equipment. Council member Buchanan commented that other cities have changed to this system without increased rates. Mr. Copeland explained the other' - cities have kept their rates low, because they have paid for the containers. He stated that is an option if funding is available. Another option is to proceed with the bin • 346 JULY 15, 1986 service for a few years, allowing the reserves to build, and then finance some of ' the costs. Following additional discussion regarding the figures in the report, it was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Foy, to table this report. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Council member Buchanan commented the report needs to be redone because there is such a big discrepancy between this one and the previous report. Council member commented it would help to know how many one can users are actually setting out additional refuse and paying for one can service. City Manager Zais commented if there is an assignment for staff, he wants to be clear-about it. He stated he has taken a lot of notes on the questions, but a motion to table is to a specific date or it is tabled indefinitely. Council member Buchanan stated we have a breakdown of services and there is nothing in this, report that talks about boxes, bags and bundles that is set out with the cans. III If we are not charging for that, then we should be, and if we are, it should have been included in this report. City Manager Zais stated there is a system in place that is accomplishing that. - Council member Berndt expressed concern about tabling this issue forever: She stated she. would like staff to determine why there - are -such discrepancies between the two reports. It was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael, to instruct staff to re- evaluate the figures which have been presented to the Council and bring it back at a future date. Council member Berndt stated she would like to see a comparison with Longview, etc. Del ,Kerry stated those cities who were able' to keep their rates lower, paid for the containers and did not pass those costs on to the consumer. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Carried by 4 -3 voice vote. Barnett, Foy and Sparling voting nay. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY TO INVEST IN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL RESOLUTION NO. D -5273, A RESOLUTION authorizing- the investment of City of Yakima monies in the Local Government Investment Pool. *11. SET DATE OF HEARING FOR SCENIC VIEW TERRACE, L.I.D. NO.1036, AND ERICH'S HILL SITE, L.I.D. NO. 1037, FOR AUGUST 12, 1986 • August 12, 1986 was set as the date of hearings on the final assessment .rolls for L.I.D. No. 1036, Scenic View Terrace and L.I.D. No. 1037, Erich's Hill Sites. *12. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ACQUISITION OF MANHOLE- COVERS AND RINGS FOR UPCOMING STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (SECOND-READING) - An Ordinance appropriating funds for manhole covers and rings • having been-read by title only at-the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE Na. 2971, AN ORDINANCE amending. the 1986 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 473 - Wastewater Treatment Fund for - expenditure during 1986. • *13. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 12TH AVENUE & TIETON DRIVE ORDINANCE NO. 2972, AN ORDINANCE affirming the Hearing Examiner's recommendation to rezone property at 1206 Tieton Drive, and amending the zoning map of the City of Yakima. - *14. CONSIDERATION OF'AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR EXPENDITURE WITHIN THE SEWER OPERATING BUDGET (FIRST READING) An' Ordinance appropriating funds for services provided by the City of Yakima Water Department in 1981 having been read by title only at this meeting, was laid on the table for one week or until July 22, 1986. 347 JULY 15, 1986 15. OTHER BUSINESS - None. Information Items Items of information supplied to Council were: Yakima Hearing Examiner Agenda for July 16, 1986; • Letter from :Preferred Property Management re HUD withholding payment at 1314 Swan and 1020 South 20th, Avenue #3. 7/9/86; Memo from Housing Supervisor re Section 312 Loan Funds. 7 /3 /86;.Letter of Appreciation from Perry Technical Institute to the City, Water Division. 7/10/.86; Letter of , Appreciation. to Yakima Community Televison from Central Washington Home Builders Association ,re .1986 TOUR.OF HOMES: 7/7/86; Press Conference Announcement from Yakima Community Television re NFLCP "Hometown USA" First Place Awards. 7/15/86; Sewer System Analysis And Comprehensive Plan Progress Report No. 8. June, 1986; Special Report from National League of Cities "How 660 Cities View Shifting Financial Picture ". 6/30/86; Monthly Report from Community & Economic Development re 1986 Community Development Block. , Grant. 6/86; and Permit Report from the Office of Code Administration for the Month of June 1986. 16. EXECUTIVE SESSION RE. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY , (BUS TRANSFER FACILITY) It was MOVED by. Buchanan, seconded by Sparling, 'to move into • Executive Session for approximately 20 minutes•for the purpose of discussing acquisition of property and pending litigation and immediately adjourn thereafter. Unanimously carried by voice vote. 17. ADJOURNMENT Following .the completion of Executive Session, :the--meeting was adjourned at'the. hour - of 3:40 p.m.- READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY; � �� _ Z Q� COSW L MEMBER ireTE ATTEST: COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ,/ ► . �. /l ./� CITY. CLERK r , • � __ MAYOR • r • • • •