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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1990-D5712 Gleed Water System 4 3 2 MARCH 6, 1990 article from a Seattle paper about the severe drug problem in Yakima. He felt Council has not shown support to rid the streets of drugs. He asked the Council to speak to Judge McDonald, and ask him to change his decision to give $250,000 in "the soda pop case" to law enforcement only. Paul Sears, Bargaining Agent for AFSCME, stated that employees are here to address the collective bargaining issues. He encouraged the staff to negotiate a contract. Chief Green, stated for Mr. Kriz's benefit, that he knows the Police Department does have the full support of the City Council and the City Manager in this federal funding matter. 5. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SERVICE POLICY FOR THE GLEED WATER SYSTEM TO ACCOMMODATE THE NACHES SCHOOL DISTRICT'S REQUEST FOR WATER SERVICE Ty Wick, Water Division Superintendent, stated the request to extend the water main to the Naches Valley Primary School. The current policy says requests must come to Council on a case by case basis. This amendment would make the extension more limited than the current policy. It only extends services to existing developments and supplies water in cases where the water is polluted or contaminated. Council member Beauchamp asked about the total length of the water line extension and the final cost. Mr. Wick stated the line would be a little more than a mile and the cost, according to the Naches School Superintendent, is $280,000. Mr. Beauchamp asked if the City would be required to pay any of this cost. The answer from Mr. Wick was "No ". Council member Barnett asked if the City would be responsible for water line maintenance if the school relocated at some future date. Mr. Wick responded that the City would maintain it only as long as there was a need. Mr. Barnett wished to know if the Naches School used all of the water allocation then would future customers in the area not be eligible to receive the water? Mr. Wick answered in the • affirmative. Mr. Barnett then asked if it was the County's obligation to provide the water to them. City Attorney Vanek answered the question by stating that the City can contract within certain geographic limits of the City, but the County, itself, does not have an obligation to provide the school with water. Mr. Barnett then wanted to know what action has been taken by the Naches School District to obtain water from another source. John Jones, Superintendent of Naches Valley School District, responded that the Department of Health said the well, which has been there for 50 years, is in a hazardous location and they want to relocate or to find a new water source. The engineers are concerned about the water quality in the Gleed area. The consultants encouraged the school to find a permanent water system, rather than drill another well. Mr. Jones stated that getting water from the City is costlier, but it is a long term solution that will serve the area forever. Mr. Barnett asked Mr. Jones if there are any water rights to be transferred to the City. No one had an answer to this. There were questions from the Council about the long- term maintenance provision. They were informed that this line has a life in excess of 100 years. Ines Rice, 4409 Arlington, spoke in opposition to this resolution. She felt the City's first concern is to the City residents, not to Gleed or others. She suggested that developers, when they want water and sewer use from the City, should designate a dedicated fund for development of our Rattlesnake watershed. Betty Gaudette, 701 N. 6th Street, also spoke in opposition. She also feels the City residents should be the City's first consideration. She was concerned over the amount of water Gleed would be using and their water rights. AD /2 MARCH 6, 1990 433 John Klingele, 1312 W. Walnut, spoke in favor of this resolution because it is seriously needed by the School District and will provide the City with additional revenue. Council member Pechtel asked Mr. Wick the difference between what we can extract and what we use in water. Mr. Wick answered that the average day's demand is about 11 million gallons of water a day, the capacity of the plant is 20 million gallons. -Mr. Pechtel commented that he feels in the future, cities will be asked to furnish water and sewer to outlying regions, because of contamination, cost of drilling wells, etc. He feels that the school's need for water has priority over irrigation. Council member Semon summarized the comments by stating that Naches School will pay the capital costs of this system. The monthly fees will pay for the cost of the maintenance and other fees will allow the City to recapture some of its financial investment. Mr. Wick agreed with this assessment. Mr. Jones further commented that the Council has only been asked for 20 allocations when there are, 100 available. The . school might have to relocate if there is not a good water supply. He stated the Naches area residents also pay taxes and shop in Yakima and that we are in a society that is suppose to share and be co- operative. Resolution No. D -5712 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by 4- 2,roll call vote. Barnett and Berndt voting nay. Buchanan absent. RESOLUTION NO. D - 5712, A RESOLUTION relating to the extension of domestic water service to the Gleed area; approving the provisions, terms, and conditions of the Gleed Water System Utility Agreement; and amending City of Yakima Resolution No. D -5091, adopted February 26, 1985. 6. REVIEW OF REQUEST FROM CAPITOL THEATRE CORPORATION FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING (CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 5, 1990) Glenn Rice, Director of Community & Economic Development, stated that the Capitol Theatre Committee requested additional funding for operation and maintenance. Council member Barnett asked if there was a source of funds to give to the Theatre and about the future of the hotel /motel tax. Mr. Rice answered the hotel /motel tax is expended to its maximum at this time; and it is obligated to support either the Theatre, the Convention Center or the SunDome. The tax will be eliminated by 1995. Council member Beauchamp asked the number of shows put on in each year in the Yakima Capitol Theatre. Jeanne Connors, President, Capitol Theatre Committee, responded that the average number of events were 10 per year, these being major .1 events. Mr. Beauchamp asked if more events could be added. Ms. Connors answered that they could put on more, but they have to put on events with the lowest risk factor, assuring themselves that the tickets will be sold. Council member Pechtel asked about an entertainment tax being a possibility for raising revenue. City Manager Zais, responded that the City is not proposing the Council enact that tax, but it is an option to explore. The admission tax was in effect in Yakima until 1980 -81. The tax was removed because it was primarily directed at movie theaters and the owner of the enterprise felt he was paying a disproportionate burden of taxes. The County has explored the possibility of an admission tax on other activities, such as the Air Fair, racetrack, theaters, Convention Center, SunDome, etc. Mr. Zais stated if this type of AD/3 •