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Home My WebLink About12/16/1986 Business Meeting 465 • DECEMBER 16, 1986 BUSINESS MEETING ley ` " ` ' ' ` ' ' 4" t I ' ' 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 Pat Berndt, Lynn.Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, Jerry Foy and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Council member Barnett absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts and Department Assistant II Leon also present. i .. 2. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Carmichael. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Berndt expressed her concern about the temporary businesses on South 1st Street setting up overnight and using ' " sandwich'signs for advertising. She questioned what requirements can be enforced to regulate these types of businesses. Council member Carmichael stated she has previously called the County regarding the temporary businesses which conduct its sales on the • northwest corner of 16th and Lincoln, which is not in the city limits. She informed Council that the County does not have a business license ordinance to regulate such businesses which creates a problem as citizens are calling her thinking it is in her district. Mayor Beauchamp read and presented a proclamation declaring the week of December 14 -20 as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week to Dave Schneider', Seatbelt Task Force Coordinator for Yakima - County. 'Mr. Schneider, in return, thanked the Council for their support and distributed a booklet entitled, "Responsible Host Party Guide" together with key chains. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Beauchamp referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, t questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. It was the consensus of the Council to add IterM,No. °=15, as requested by Council member Carmichael. 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. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF MINS OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 7, 1986, NOVEMBER 18 AND 25, UTE 1986 The Council minutes of October 7, 1986 and November 18 & 25, 1986 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council `'= ' i'iemfiers' and - no one ='pre sent fishing to have said minutes read • publicly. 6. 'AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ' ' None. B -1 /1 • 466 DECEMBER 16, 1986 7. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & UTILITIES REGARDING "J" STREET INDUSTRIAL PARK LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SERVICE CITY PARTICIPATION FOR SMOOT BROTHERS Rita Germunson, Office Engineer, provided Council with background information on the report. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, to proceed with the legislation to be brought in to form "J" Street LID. Discussion was. initiated by Council member Carmichael regarding the two alignments as part of a decision the • Council needs to make on the proposed LID and the possibilities each presents in terms of costs and future service to the area. Mrs. Germunson stated a final. decision has not been determined by the Engineering staff, but staff feels the Fruitvale route :is not the more desirable route for several reasons, with one of them being the cost factor. If the property owners could cooperate with the industrial park property owners to accommodate the City with utility easements, the City could serve the property owners west of the route. Council member Buchanan pointed out that as in the past with a few LIDS, the taxpayers are financing the LID for $60- 80,000 and, as noted in the report, unless business increases,in the area the City will have another "delayed recovery ". He continued to inform the Council the City still has some LIDs being financed by • the taxpayers. because the City doesn't receive any.benefits of having this property within .the. City limits. Mrs.. Germunson continued to. expand upon her findings with regard to easements on properties in that area and informed Council that Palmer G. Lewis was not in favor.of and had no desire to.participate in the LID because they could not justify the cost. Mayor Beauchamp stated his feeling on this matter is that if the City, extends the sewer line as far as the Palmer G. Lewis property then the City. should •. ,,have access. to get to the remainder' of the ,properties to be serviced. Mrs. Germunson agreed with Mayor Beauchamp and added this cooperation should be a condition of the LID. Howard Anderson, 5301 Douglas Drive, manager of the properties, stated Smoot Brothers (Peter Stadelman and Vernon Ross Larson) have no problem with granting easements across the property to reach Palmer • G. Lewis for the LID or any other easements, which the City may wish. The question was called for a vote on .the motion. Unanimously carried_by voice vote. Barnett.absent. 8. CONSIDERATION OF OUTSIDE UTILITY REQUEST FOR SMOOT BROTHERS INDUSTRIAL PARK IN TERRACE HEIGHTS City Manager Zais made an introductory comment for Council member Sims' benefit by stating Outside Utility Agreements, (OUAs) are not ususally brought before the Council unless the.OUA,has exceptions included, and certain factors and circumstances surrounding this OUA requires consideration by the Council. Dennis Covell, Director of Engineering and Utilities, reviewed the report, stating he has worked with Gary Smoot to see. .what the technical problems and policy,issues were to extend City water across the bridge to the Terrace Heights area to make it available for developers to develop approximately 55 acres of light industrial property. He stated the purpose today is to request the approval of the OUA. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, that we go ahead with the approval of the request so we can get it on the floor for .discussion. Council member Foy stated he is in favor of the request because the City's annexation policy is due to be presented, with the, necessary corrections, and this,request would enhance the City's ability to • develop some industrial park area and get it ,into the annexation program. He hoped that with Council's approval of the request, the City would proceed with looking towards the area including Bob Hall Chevrolet and Lynch Motors being annexed into the City. Council member Buchanan stated he feels the City "is far ahead of the game" by putting in an oversized line than to wait until it's too late to dig a trench all over again. Council member Foy suggested the City discuss with other landowners besides Gary Smoot on any anticipated development in that area to ensure the sizing is done correctly. Mr. Covell proceeded to respond to Council's inquiries about how the lines are going to cross the Yakima River. Bob Hall, 5209 • Terrace Heights Drive, complimented staff for their efforts with the annexation plan and that he has found, from a marketing B -1/2 } 467 DECEMBER.16, 1986 standpoint, the community is in need of an industrial site of 50+ acres. Concluding his remarks, Mr. Hall stated he is ready for • - whenever the City is ready to have them annexed into the City. In response to Mayor Beauchamp's inquiry of the flood plain area, Mr. Covell reiterated that most of the discussed area is included in the Corps of Engineers map as a flood plain area. Council member Foy called -for a vote on the - motion. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett absent. 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR FIRE STATION RELOCATION /JOINT TRAINING FACILITY CONSULTANT Resolution No. D -5314, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Berndt, that the resolution be passed. Carried by a 5 -1 roll call vote. Foy voting nay. Barnett absent. ' - RESOLUTION NO. D -5314, A RESOLUTION authorizing the - execution of an agreement with Doudna,.Williams, Weber, Architects, A.I.A. /P.S. for professional services. . • * 10. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING' SELF- PERFORMANCE BOND PROGRAM FOR CONTRACTORS The report and staff recommendation to approve the: implementation of a security escrow account in lieu of •contractor performance bonding for the Single - family Rehabilitation Program, was accepted • and approved. *11. . :CONSIDERATION OF-'-RESOL'UTION AWPRDING CONTRACT WITH CH2M HILL FOR RATTLESNAKE CREEK FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR FERC LICENSE • 'RESOLUTION'NO. D -5315, A RESOLUTION authorizing :the City Manager and City Clerk of the •City of Yakima to execute an •amendatory agreement with CH2M-Hill for professional engineering services. * 12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION EXTENDING TROLLEY•OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA INTERURBAN LINES ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION NO. D -5316, A RESOLUTION extending the term'of a Trolley Operating and Indemnification Agreement with Yakima 'Interurban Lines Association, Inca *13. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR 40TH AVENUE /FECHTER ROAD TRUNK SEWER (STANDARD MOTION V -B -- ACCEPT- PROJECT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) • The report from the Director of Engineering and Utilities dated -December 9, 1986, with respect to the completion of the work on the •Fechter Road & 40th Avenue Trunk Sewer 'project,' 'performed by Central Concrete & Utilities, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final 'estimates as therein -set' .forth was authorized. *14. APPROVAL OF-REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT'OF FINANCE -AND BUDGET: • :• TREASURY = REPORT FOR (STANDARD ' MOTION V -A -- ACCEPT AND APPROVE REPORT) The report' from the Director of Finance and Budget dated ' December 16, 1986, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima-; for the month of November 1986,- was accepted and approved.'' ' B. BUDGET REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 1986 The Revenue and Expenditure Report for November 1986 was • accepted. B -1/3 468 DECEMBER 16; 1986 *15. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING THEr1987 BUDGET . ORDINANCE NO. 2999, AN ORDINANCE adopting a budget for the City of Yakima, Washington, for the year 1987; appropriating funds for estimated expenditures. *16. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1986 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE 1986 STORM DRAINAGE REPAIR PROJECT (FIRST READING) An ordinance appropriating funds for the 1986 Storm Drainage Repair Project, having been read by title only at this meeting was laid on the table for four weeks or until January 13, 1987. 17. OTHER BUSINESS • City. Manager Zais .informed Council of the memorandum from Assistant - City Manager Fred Stouder regarding the salary range and job description of the Rattlesnake Creek ,Project Manager which was requested at Saturday's budget review session. He stated a revised ordinance will be given to Council after the first of the year which will include a number of amendments to the . pay and classification plan. The amendments will include this position, the upgrade of the Housing Supervisor and-the positions involved in the reorganization. • Council member Foy expressed his appreciation to the press for their dedication on covering the budget process for the public. . Council member Buchanan stated he received a notice on the annual Congressional City Conference scheduled for February 28 -March 3, 1987. He informed Council that he would like to attend the conference and suggested another Council member attend also. Council member Foy suggested that the individual hired for the position of Rattlesnake Creek Project Manager attend the conference because it will be a vital tool in his /her endeavors related to the position. He also noted that Council member Carmichael is already attending the conference at the expense of AWC as she is the president. Council member Carmichael stressed the importance of registering as soon as possible to ensure adequate accommodations. It was the consensus of the Council to think about this matter and make a final decision at the first meeting in January. Council Information Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from Director of Engineering and Utilities regarding 12/8/86 WDOT Letter -- FAUS Funds. 12/10/86; Notice of Public Hearings on proposed_ amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; Letter to Yakima Housing Authority from U.S. Department of HUD regarding, utilities rating forms. 12/4/86; Memorandum from Yakima Valley Conference of Governments regarding December Newsletter. 12/86; Monthly Report of Chief of Police for November 1986; Yakima Center Management Report for November 1 -30, 1986; and Minutes, of the December 2, 1986 Constitution Bicentennial Committee meeting. 18. ALUOURNMENT (LAST SCHEDULED MEETING FOR 1986) There being no further business to come before the Council, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 2:47 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Barnett absent. 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