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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/24/1990 Business Meeting 63 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON JULY 24, 1990 . - 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 Pat Berndt, presiding, Council members ..,Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp,: Lynn Buchanan, George Pechtel, Skip Semon and Bernard ;Sims. present. on roll call. Assistant City Manager Stouder, . Assistant City Attorney Carberry, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City. Clerk also present. . , -2. INVOCATION • .. , - , The Invocation was given by Council member Beauchamp. 3. .OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE. ORDER Mayor Berndt asked - Council members Pechtel, Semon and Sims to report on their recent meeting with Senator Phil Talmadge in Seattle. Council_ member Semon stated the meeting was a follow -up to the rather disappointing meeting held in Yakima by the Senate Ways and Means Committee. At that time,_Senator Talmadge felt the City of Yakima was not doing enough on its own to help resolve the law and justice issue. The meeting last week was an opportunity to ' -update Senator - Talmadge. on what has.been done . locally in the last few months. The information given to Senator- Talmadge was well .received, and .he offered advice. on how to get things done in the :next legislative session. Council member Pechtel reported that the ' -group .also,met with the Environmental.Protection Agency regarding :.funds the EPA felt were not appropriate to the Wastewater sewage plant. At.the.request of the Council members, the EPA will review the funding .level. for.the City... The group also met with the . ,, Department.of.Housing,and Urban Development Region 10, where they were told $16- 18,000 will be restored,to the Block.. Grant Program. . . Council member Semon said_one of the HUD representatives is going ,. to use the. Yakima programs. as the criterion for an award program . , -- being .set up in Washington D.C. for use of HUD money. The Council felt the trip, to Seattle was very. worthwhile, and Mayor Berndt ,thanked the members-who participated for their. efforts. Council member Beauchamp reported a clear view problem at the corner of..•So. 8th . Street and .Pacific. A row of hedges blocks vision, and accidents-have occurred recently at the intersection. Assistant City Manager Stouder will refer the problem to City staff ' for correction. Council • member - Barnett asked if, the. City would have staff representatives at the COG meeting scheduled for 1:00 P.M. tomorrow: Assistant City Manager Stouder indicated that he plans . to attend along with staff members from the Planning Department. AAD /1 ' 6 4 • JULY 24, 1990 3A. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Berndt referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Council member Barnett requested that Item No. 10 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Council member Sims asked that Item No. 4 be added to the • Consent Agenda. Mayor Berndt announced that Item No. 13 has been 'removed from the Agenda, and will be considered at a future meeting. It ''was the general consensus of the Council that the addition of Item No. 4 and the deletion of Item No. 10, as requested, be.made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE PASSED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) * 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JULY 3, 1990 COUNCIL MEETING The Council minutes of July 3, 1990 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present . wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Ann Tipton, 2205 Butterfield Road, manager of Skyline Estates, presented a petition to . Council requesting extension of City transit service into .Terrace Heights. Currently, bus service extends only as far as Sarg Hubbard Park and : residents would like the route to continue out Terrace Heights Boulevard to South 41st Street. Mrs. Tipton distributed signature cards to 681 residents . of this area, and 539 respondents expressed a'desire for this • service. The PTA also supported the request. °'Mrs. Tipton gave the signature cards to Council and suggested 'this might be used as a pilot program for the City. Mayor "Berndt complimented Mrs. Tipton on the professional manner - irn which she conducted her research, and suggested that this proposal be placed on the agenda for the next Council Transit Committee meeting: Council member .'Barnett reminded Mrs'. Tipton that the proposed area is located outside, the City limits and service would be a departure from general policy. This item will be referred to the Council Transit Committee, and Mrs. Tipton will be advised of their action. Leo Gefroh, of the El Dorado Corporation, spoke to Council regarding his construction project at 1415 West Yakima Avenue. He stated that demolition at•the site was completed by November 24, 1989, prior to passage on December 10, 1989 of the law regulating excavation holes. Mr. Gefroh felt that his project should be given "grandfather" consideration, and not 'be subjected to the restrictions of the new law. Mr. Gefroh stated that he wants to complete Phase IV of the project and build one more unit on the property. Mr. Gefroh estimated that it.will be at least another 60 days before plans are submitted for a permit. Code Administration Manager Bob Shampihe advised the Council that a letter was mailed AAD /2 JULY 24, 1990 6 5 to Mr. Gefroh'"from the Legal Department 'giving him 14 -21 days td fill the site,'or a $50 per day penalty will be imposed. ■ 6. APPEARANCE BY JAY ROBERTS OR EARL.LEE TO APPEAL ACTION TAKEN ON CLEARING LOT AND FEE FOR "CLEARING LOT AT 313 NO. 9TH STREET Earl Lee, 16 North 11th Street, addressed the Council concerning 'charges he received from the City for cleaning his lot at 313 North 9th Street. Mr. Lee's concern was that his lot was cleared by the Ci ty, but no action was taken on adjoining property owned by Boise 'Cascade, Trail Wagons, 'PP & L and Yakima Aluminum, which he Considered to be in much worse condition. Mr: Lee provided pictures taken one week after the cleared weeds that were 4 -6" tall. ' He stated the 'City • also removed two located on the property. "'Mr. Tee 'felt : the City's stating '24 hours were ' spent cleaning the•property was excessive for the size of the lot. Mr:• Lee had the lot cleaned in'3 to 4 hours during the same time ' period.:' Mr: Lee said that he was charged dumping fees for removal of the debris, piles of trash were left on the property. He believes the law should be equally enforced for all property owners. Code Administration Manager Bob Shampine- stated that a - •' certified letter mailed to Mr. 'Lee on May 11 and. was received by him on May 12." The letter advised him that his situation would ". be considered at the June '12 Council meeting. When that meeting was cancelled, the Department mailed him another letter on May 23, • advising him that it would be considered at the June 19 meeting. Mr. Shampine stated that the employee who cleared the lot no longer works for the" City. Mayor Berndt requested" that Mr. Shampine • inspect the lot and report back to Council. . 5. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION • • Parks and Recreation Manager Dave Flaherty' introduced Jim Marsch and Scott Mence, - who were in Yakima on behalf of the'Seattle Super Sonics. The Sonics, in conjunction with Seafirst Bank, are sponsoring a free three -day basketball clinic for Yakima area youth. Mr. Flaherty also introduced Athletic Coordinator Debbie Kent 'Wand Recreation Leader Annie Blaz,"who were - instrumental 'in bringing this program to Yakima:' Mr. Marsch and Mr. Mence explained the :program concept' invited Council members to attend a barbecue at Eisenhower High'School at. 6:00 P.M. tonight. - The clinic plans follow -up programs:` throughout the school year,'and • Will return =to " Yakima again 'next summer. Mayor-Berndt thanked Seafirst and the Sonics•for their concern for youth; and thanked • ' 'the Parks and• Recreation Department staff for efforts. 7. PUBLIC HEARING ON SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR ' 1991 -1996 . This being the date set for public hearing, Dennis'Covell, Director Of" Engineering and Utilities, stated, that every the City is - required to update'-its'Six Year Transportation every other • year ,- to submit with that update the Urban Arterial Board Supplemental List of those projects to be considered for urban arterial funding. This list of projects was submitted to Council for consideration. Mr. Covell ' reported that the :City currently receives . about $420,000 in revenue every year from the half -cent . AAD /3 6 6 JULY 24, 1990 gas tax, however, that figure does not reflect the recent gas tax increase. The City also has an allocation -of Federal funds to apply toward projects on the arterial system that amounts to $170,000 per year. Taken together, this $600,000 is the City's revenue for street improvements outside of regular maintenance. Mr. Covell stated that the report includes the projects that are referenced in -the .recent study of the I -82 /Yakima Avenue intersection area for consideration of transportation improvement for the TIA account. He explained that this is a grant' program than can match anywhere from 80 -20% to 10-90% • funding, and - the projects are rated state -wide for priority. The .greatest - priority is the economic impact on the community, and City staff feels this••project rates very high. A conceptual layout of the configuration of the -intersection has been prepared to allow the' City to funding application for the project. Mr. Covell advised the that TIA funding - applications will also be submitted Nob Hill Boulevard from First Avenue to the Yakima River, and Fair Avenue•from Nob Hill to the existing right -of -way - line for the I -82 /Yakima Avenue intersection area. Mr. Covell'stated that there is still $30 million - funding available statewide in the -old section'of Arterial' Board Funding, but the projects are heavily weighed fatalities, accidents and property damage at intersections. Yakima has been doing• a good job in these • areas, so will'not be rated highly for funding. Council. member Barnett asked if the original plan for Tieton Drive called for improvements to,go farther west than-31st Avenue. Mr. Covell stated that the project stopped at 3lst Avenue because the City received Public Works Trust Funds to improve the intersection at 32nd Avenue and Tieton,- and it did not make sense to complete any work that would have to be torn out to improve the intersection.- -Plans call -for improvements from 31st Avenue to • 39th Avenue to be completed by the end of next summer, with funding provided by•gas tax money. Council 'member Beauchamp inquired about the Yakima Avenue interchange and•asked•if it was the City's responsibility to help trigger a beautification program. Mr.' Covell replied that the reconfiguration' includes beautification.' Mr. Beauchamp felt that drastic beautification improvements need to -be made in this area. • Mr. Covell stated this will be a multiple discipline project involving State - , County,-City Transit, and private enterprise, and all -agencies -will be- involved in the cost of rebuilding. • Mayor Berndt requested that a letter be drafted on behalf of the Council to seek road beautification improvements in Yakima. Council member Pechtel asked how COG was involved in the I -82 study. Mr. Covell stated that COG is the force behind the project, .working to meet application deadlines and drawing: all interested parties together.' - Assistant - City Manager Stouder stated that the whole concept -is under discussion to fine tune it with the Comprehensive Plan and the Growth Management Act. Council member' Sims would' like the:.-staff to reevaluate the Priority' of moving the rubberized railroad- tracks and utilizing • them where they are needed'in the community. Mr. Covell stated AAD /4 JULY 24, 1990 6 7 that' 'several projects the 1 "invdlve the'" rubberized tracks, • and they will be' relocated during the construction: process. In response to questions about priorities from Council member _ Beauchamp, Mr. Covell explained that there are three different classifications ' of arterial streets: '.`- principal, minor- and collector. The requirement for traffic control is causing the greatest increase in construction costs. A number of women are operating' these 'businesses and it- is reflected in the WMBE statistics. Mr..Covell indicated that the resolution only adopts the program, but priorities can - be = rearranged as the Council wishes. Mayor Berndt asked about time schedule for the • Tieton Drive project`frcn 4th Avenue to 16th Avenue,7and Mr. Covell replied that the has received 'a Public - Works' Trust Fund and the project is in the design phase: The - project :is Scheduled for Completion next summer, and includes removal'of'`the railroad ' 'tracks. - Mr: "Covell has advised Jerry Henderson that the trolley -supporters will need to locate' funds'and "address the drainage problem if they want to retain the tracks. Mr:'-Covell stated that funds 'are not available in the'=needed magnitude - to expand or build new` tracks for : the trolley system. Mayor. Berndt "'the public hearing and,'asked if there. was anyone present who wished to speak. Larry Matthews, 805 South 17th ' Avenue, _ stated' _ that '20 years r ago "residents of ' 16th and 17th Avenue between Tieton and Arlington formed an LID'to construct a permanent alley. They were assured the City would maintain the alley, but • it has not been done. Mr. Matthews feels that there should be some . way to formalize agreements that the City makes with citizens to • insure that commitments are honored. Mr. Covell will investigate . the LID 'records and' Co minutes` and retort-back t� Council on the matter. John Klingele, 1312 West Walnut, asked Council to add two more projects to the list. His first concern.`was Yakima Avenue from 6th Street to the freeway, and he was advised by Dennis Covell that it is already included in the interchange proposal. His Klingele's second concern was 16th Avenue from Browne to Roosevelt where the asphalt has deteriorated. There " being no further public comment;'Mayor ;Berndt closed the public meeting. Dennis 'Covell agreed" that problems - exist on 16th • ,Averiue',`' but the' staff does 'not it 'to be as high a priority as those listed.' !The , project was done'in :1982 -83, and it is not scheduled - for improvement at'this time: Mr.' 'Covell thinks the City should look at the Street Utility portion of the Gas Tax Issue for future street ;funding, and :this "): will be the • recommendation ,of the Engineering •:'Department''at budget time. Resolution No: D -5780, =having 'been read by title; ;It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ADOPT THE"RESOLUTION. Council member Barnett asked if 16th Avenue was going to be added to the list. Dennis Covell stated that it is not a high priority, but it can be added to the list for consideration of a funding opportunity arises. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO AMEND THE TIP PROGRAM TO INCLUDE 16TH FROM BRCJWNE' TO'.. ROOSEVELT. THE "QUESTION WAS CALLED FOR A VOTE ON' - THE MOTION AS AMENDED. The amended motion carried by unanimous call vote. . • AAD /5 6 a JULY 24, 1990 • • RESOLUTION NO.- D- 5780, A ; RESOLUTION adopting a Six Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 1991 through 1996 for the construction of streets and arterial streets in the: • City of'Yakima. 8. ,CONSIDERATION OF - .RESOLUTION REGARDING. HAZARDOUS- VEGETATION AND DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM • Code' Administration Manager Bob Shampine stated that no one was present•to speak to the issue. He added that : his department treats . • all citizens and businesses equally in enforcement of the weedy lot codes. Mayor Berndt asked if the hours,spent in clean -up of lots is verified. Mr. - Shampine replied• that•some good people have -worked in the program, and the clean -up-is supervised. He stated that :the lots' adjacent to the property, in question have been leveled- clean-andTresent no fire hazard. .He also stated that cost estimates are Anailed with the notices and charge of $50 per hour is assessed. Council member suggested that a picture be taken before: and after, the lots are cleared to serve as information for •Council. :Mr. - Shampine will look into taking photographs for documentation. Resolution No. D -5781, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION _NO. D -5781, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE HUMANE SOCIETY • RESOLUTION NO. D-5782, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Animal Control Agreement. with the Humane Society of Central Washington. - - . 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REMANDING THE 'CLASS 2 APPLICATION BY B & D DEVELOPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF 2309 W. - NOB HILL BLVD. TO THE HEARING EXAMINER ' Council member Barnett was-. excused from the vote on Item No. 10 'because he was not present at the hearing. Resolution No. D -5783, having been read by title, it'was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY . • PECHTEL THAT THE 'RESOLUTION BE ;ADOPTED.. The motion carried by •unanimous roll call vote. Barnett not voting. • ' NO. D-5783, A - RESOLUTION remanding the Hearing r • Examiner's decision, Examiner No. 190 -1 -26 concerning a Class 2 ±^ . application by B & D Development. in the vicinity of 2309 West Nob Hill Blvd... • „ • _ -• , .. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN FOR BROWNE AVENUE PROTECT RESOLUTION NO. D = 5784, A RESOLUTION authorizing - an •Interfund loan from 551:-Equipment Rental Fund to the'142- Arterial_ .Street Fund, and providing for repayment. AAD /6 JULY 24, 1990 6 9 *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING - AN INTERFUND LOAN FOR THE REBOUND PLUS PROJECT ' RESOLUTION NO. D -5785, A RESOLUTION,authorizing -an= Interfund Loan from 000 - General Fund to the 126 - Rebound "Rehabilitation Fund, and providing for repayment. 13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH PHIL LAMB FOR HEARING EXAMINER SERVICES - This item was removed from the agenda for consideration at a future meeting. - -- *14. CONSIDERATION "OF RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN INTERIM TREASURER 'A7 THE YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL BOARD RESOLUTION NO. D-5786, A JOINT RESOLUTION by the Yakima City Council and the Yakima County Commissioners appointing Macile Zais Interim Treasurer to the Yakima Air Terminal'. "' *15. ' APPROVAL OF THE CONTINUANCE OF 'THE URBAN HOMESTEADING PROGRAM The continuance of the Urban Homesteading Program, established four year - ago, ` was approved. *16. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION ' "REGARDING 'COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PROGRAM: A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR DRAINAGE STUDY FUNDING '. RESOLUTION : NO. D -5787, A - RESOLUTION authorizing execution of an agreement with the Department of Ecology of the State of Washington for a grant " from the Centennial 'Clean Water • -Fund for partial reimbursement of costs for developing a Storm Water Management Plan.- :. . _ B. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPECIAL'FUND WATER MANAGEMENT ' FUND ORDINANCE' NO. 3286, AN ORDINANCE relating to'funds management and accounts; creating the Storm Water Management fund; setting forth sources of revenue for the fund and Fits proper expenditure and enacting Chapter-3.106 as a new chapter and Sections 3.106.010, 3.106.020, and `3.106.030 thereof all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. C. FIRST READING- OF ORDINANCE 'AMENDING THE 1 990 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNES FOR THE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED AT THIS MEETING) An ordinance appropriating funds for the Storm Water Management Plan having been read by title only,:' was ' laid - on _ _ table for three weeks, until August 14, 1990. AAD /7 7 0 JULY 24, 1990 *17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE REZONE-OF PROPERTY AT 1127 SOUTH 24TH AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY M & E COMPANY ORDINANCE NO. 3287, AN ORDINANCE rezoning property at 1127 South 24th Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington from Two- Family Residential (R -2) to Local Business (B -2) and amending the zoning map of the City of Yakima. *18. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REZONE OF PROPERTY AT 708 NORTH 5TH AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY MICHAEL AND MILDRED SONSALLA ORDINANCE NO. 3288, AN ORDINANCE rezoning property at 708 North 5th Avenue in the City of Yakima, Washington from Multi- Family Residential (R -3) to Historical Business (HB) and amending the zoning map of the City of Yakima. 19. OTHER BUSINESS. Council member Beauchamp inquired about the penalty that will be assessed to Leo Gefroh, and was told by Assistant City Attorney Carberry that the fine will be $50 per day effective July 26, 1990 and will remain in effect until the excavation site is filled. Council member Barnett asked about the possibility of a fine for the Union Gospel Mission if their fire damage is not cleaned up. Codes Manager Shampine replied that the fine would be,,the same for the Mission, but they are making a good clean -up effort at this time, and he does not anticipate that any fines will be necessary. Council member Sims thanked Council member Barnett for his efforts in having Lon Wyrick, from COG, so well prepared for his meeting with Council members.Pechtei, Semon and Sims. Council member 'Buchanan requested authorization to attend the National League of Cities conference in Houston, Texas from December 1 -5, 1990. It was MOVED BY BARNEIT, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO AUTHORIZE TRAVEL BY COUNCIL MEMBER BUCHANAN TO THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS FROM DECEMBER 1 -5, 1990. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council member Buchanan -requested thatstaff review- the situation regarding the name change of Union Street. He - felt..that residents have a genuine concern that deserves consideration. Mayor Berndt . will forward a copy of the letter received by Council to Community and Economic Development Director Glenn Rice so he may respond to the citizen and to Council. • Council member Sims requested that the following reference items be placed in the Council packets: a map of the urban area to be updated with each annexation, and a copy of the compensation ordinance to be updated as necessary. Information Items: • Items provided for Council information were: Monthly Service Request Report from Traffic Engineer for July 1990. 7/3/90; Annexation Status Report. 7/24/90; Reports from Personnel AAD /8 - JULY 24, 1990 71 Division regarding vacancies and hiring status as of June 30, 1990; June 30, 1990 report on Tourist Promotion Fund status; Minutes of the April 18, 1990. Yakima Urban Area Regional Planning Commission. - meeting; 'and, Minutes of—the June 21 and 28, 1990 and July 5, 1990 the Yakima Air Terminal Board. 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT. THEREAFTER. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council member Barnett excused at 3:40 P.M. 21. ADJOURNMENT Following completion of the Executive Session,.the, meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:25 P.M. • READ AND CERTIFIED. ACCURATE BY: COUNCI MEMBER ` `DATE .0! COUNCIL MEMBER DATE • • ATTEST: - 5/C /e---8 Cct, CITY CLERK , MAYOR Minutes prepared by,Deputy.City Clerk Lovell • - r • • AAD /9