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Home My WebLink About08/14/1990 Business Meeting e 91 AUGUST 14, 1990 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON 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, Lynn Buchanan, .' and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Council member George Pechtel present after 2:45 P.M. Council member Henry Beauchamp .absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney -- Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City: Clerk Lovell also present. '2. 'PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Buchanan. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER ' Mayor Berndt requested, Phoebe Nelson, 'Director of the Coalition for the Homeless, make a public presentation of the award recently presented toi Dixie Kracht, Block Grant Manager. This year Ms. Kracht was honored as one of three recipients of awards presented by the .Coalition for support of their program. On behalf of the .Coalition, -Ms, ,Nelson commended Ms. Kracht for her continuing support, technical expertise, information and ideas. "Mayor Berndt - asked for_ an update- of the Coalition activities over the past. year, and Ms. Nelson reviewed the Shelter Program and the Transitional Housing Program, and stated they are encouraged by their success, but remain dismayed at the scope of the problem. On behalf of Council, Mayor Berndt thanked Ms. Kracht for her 'continuing-hard and creative - work . - 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Berndt_referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning, whether there were .any.. additions_or deletions from feither:Council, members or ;- Council member Barnett asked' that Item No. 15 -B be removed : fro the - Consent Agenda for correction. Council member Buchanan requested that Item No. 11 be added to the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the. addition,of;Item No. -11 and the deletion of Item No. 15 -B,' 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 BUCHANAN, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE PASSED. Beauchamp and Pechtel absent. 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.) AAD /1 9 2 AUGUST 14, 1990 *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JULY 17, 1990 CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Council minutes of July 17, 1990 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by" =two Coundil members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Beth Richardson, 204 South 17th Avenue, issued a complaint to Council concerning a neighbor located at 208 South 17th Avenue who has not been taking care of her property. Ms. Richardson 'Stated that she contacted the City regarding weed abatement ' over a month ago, but nothing has been done to correct the problem. City Manager Zais stated that this complaint should be handled through the Code Administration office, and he would direct staff to check on the status of the request. Mr. Zais pointed out that the'proper legal procedure for weed abatement must be followed for notification and abatement. Edith Bartz, 206 South 17th Avenue, stated that she spoke to Code Administration in July and was told that Council had already considered the action and the homeowner was directed to clean the property by July 31st. Mayor Berndt confirmed that the Code Administration Manager will investigate the and see that the proper action is taken. Helen Williams, 4303 West Chestnut, spoke to Council in opposition of the tax measure for anti crime purposes. Ms. Williams felt the tax would be a burden for `senior citizens, and'that another method should be found to solve the problem. City Manager Zais explained _ that the City'has worked for quite . some time requesting funding from state and federal sources, and this tax was proposed as a last resort. He also stated that the'City:of Yakima is significantly lower taxed than comparable communities in the State of Washington. City , Manager is gave 'Ms. Williams a • packet of information regarding the ballot measure and offered to answer any additional questions she might have: ' 8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS PROGRAM Code Administration Manager Bob Shampine stated that he had nothing to add. ' There being no one present to.speak to the issue, and Resolution No.'D - 5791 having been read by- title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANANi SECONDED BY SIMS, '10 ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Beauchamp and Pechtel absent. RESOLUTION •`NO. D -5791, • A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy'lots. •9. REPORT FROM CAPITOL' "THEATRE`'REGARDING REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT ,' Glenn Rice, Director of Community and Economic - Development, stated that at the request of Council, the Capitol Theatre Committee has developed a proposal for additional financial support. Council member Buchanan felt that the one page letter submitted to Council AAD /2 AUGUST 14, 1990 9..3 was not 'a complete, detailed budget as requested. Mr. Buchanan ' was concerned about reducing the depreciation account to provide current' w5rking' funds,' and felt thatif the'account was going to be 'used in this manner, perhaps''the'.City should go back to the original'plan'to use the'fund for streets:'' Council member Barnett shared the same frustrations, however; calculations showed that - tlie' funds Would come only - from interest 'earnings and would not , . the capital. Mr. Barnett'felt that he'might be willing to support the request'ori a one - :time basis-since the account will ' remain over $1 million: - City Manager Zais stated that in addition to: his request, there will be a budget policy'issue for 1991 to �continue funding programs'and operating Support from .the ' '' interest earnings. Council member Buchanan inquired if a detailed budget -would be submitted to Council, and was•told by Capitol Theatre Manager Steve Caffrey that the Committee was advised by staff and some Council members that`'the letter would suffice. He stated' that the'budget proposal for 1991 will include budget and - financial 'infdrmation to support their request. Council member Semon stated that he had met with the Committee and• suggested the _simplified format. Council member Buchanan -reminded Council that some members had fought very hard-to set the money aside in a reserve' for the Capitol Theatre, 'and• the funds are used as a self - contained loan fund for many City projects. Council member Barnett felt that'the funds would not be jeopardized by approving the request for 1990. It.was MOVED BY BARNETT,.SECONDED BY'SIMS, THAT ''STAFF RETURN TO COUNCIL' WITH APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION 10 PROVIDE $25,000 IN ADDITIONAL' 'SUPPORT FOR THECAPITOL "THEATRE IN 1990. The motion carried by a 4 -1 voice vote. Buchanan voting nay. Beauchamp and Pechtel absent. '' '''' - 10. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS /TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION REGARDING REQUEST FOR PEDESTRIAN'LIGHTIAT'28TH -AND LINCOLN • Shelley` Harlington, Acting-Supervising Traffic - Engineer, presented an "Intersection•Signalization Priority List`•as requested for review ' by Council. Ms.'Harlington explained•that the March, 1990 staff report has been reviewed and the priority listing for signalization has been reevaluated. Mayor Berndt asked about a mid -block crosswalk for Robertson School, and was told- that staff does not consider it a viable option because , mid -block crosswalks contain safety hazards and cost almost half as much as signalization. C membe Barnett asked `.if 'the priority list will have to be reviewed with each annexation. Ms. Harlington confirmed that the fist will always have to 'be' updated and the - number of intersections that meet warrants will probably increase. Public Works Director Jerry= 'Copeland stated that the Metropolitan Plan currently being developed with consultants will provide an analysis of the total traffic situation, an inventory and total planning concept as well as recommendations for .funding. He stated that the problem is not merely setting priorities, but finding funding'sources to address'the needs. In response to questions from CounciIumember Buchanan, Mr. Copeland stated that the' cost of signalization is approximately $100- 125,000 per intersection. (Council member Pechtel present after 2:45 P.M.) Paula Hudon, co- President of the Robertson School PTA, expressed her concern that a two -fold increase in school enrollment has AAD /3 5);4: AUGUST 14, 1990 ; created a tremendous amount of pressure on the school crosswalk. Mrs. Hudon understands that financing is difficult, but the PTA is _hopeful that cooperation between the District, the City Council and the PTA will •be able to address the problem. Mayor Berndt acknowledged that -the need exists, but - pointed;out that there are 'several -other: sites with a greater need -at this time. Council member Sims asked Mrs. Hudon .why .the.. PTA has not taken their request to the Yakima School District to provide the signal since the District has -- created -the problem. Mrs. Hudon stated that the PTA has-been- working on this for•many years and they have met with • district officials, but -have not been successful. Council member Semon gave Mrs. Hudon a copy of the signal.priority list for her -information. Mayor,,•Berndt, stated that the City Council will be meeting•with - the Yakima School Board in September and the subject • of - school crossings will be on the agenda. It was MOVED BY SEMON, SECONDED- BY BUCHANAN, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT., The motion carried by unanimous -voice vote. Beauchamp absent. City Manager Zais stated that a copyof the report will be given•to the Yakima School Board for discussion. • , • • • *11. - REPORT- FROM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISION REGARDING REQUEST TO REVERSE ONE-WAY TRAFFIC .PATTERN ON ARLINGTON,. 16TH TO 19TH AVENUES r The. report from Traffic Engineering Division regarding a request to .• reverse,• the: one -way •traffic •pattern on Arlington, 16th to 19th Avenues, Hand staff _ recommenda_ tion to-; not , reverse the traffic pattern,.owas accepted., *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH INFOCEL FOR FINANCIAL SYSTEM • RESOLUTION 'NO. D-5792, A. authorizing the City Manager and the City Clerk of Yakima to execute an agreement with Infocel, 'Inc.,• - an independent contractor, to supply computer software and - services - - -to result in a•' comprehensive, ,automated Financial . Management System for an ;amount of $122,650,.00 (excluding sales tax).. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF SURPLUS LIGHTING SYSTEM TO THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY RESOLUTION NO. D -5793, A RESOLUTION declaring the Strand CCR600 • dimmer bank, related dimmer modules,. and cross - connect patch panel • (Inventory No. -2112, 2113, and 2114) surplus and authorizing the • transfer of •ownership of such property from the City of Yakima to the Warehouse Theatre Company. • •• *14 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING- EXECUTION OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH YAKIMA FRUIT AND COLD STORAGE • RESOLUTION NO. D -5794, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of a Settlement Agreement with Yakima Fruit and Cold. Storage, Oregon Fruit Products, and Watermill Bins. 15. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING .PROPERTY AT 2401 WEST NOB HILL BLVD.: • AAD /4 AUGUST 14, 1990 9 5' *A. RESOLUTION REVOKING RIGHT- OF-WAY USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. D- 5795,.A RESOLUTION revoking a Right -Of -Way Use Permit in ' the vicinity of ' 2401 West Nob Blvd.; Yakima, Washington. B. RESOLUTION DENYING CLASS 2 USE PERMIT FOR'P,DDITIONAL PARKING Council member Barnett stated that he asked to have Item No. 15 -B removed from the Consent Agenda to make' a`minor correction. It was - 'MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY SIMS,''TO "AMEND THE FIFTH PARAGRAPH OF HIEE RESOLUTION'TO 'READ "DEVELOPMENT " THAN "RELATIONS." The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Beauchamp absent. Code Administration Manager Bob Shampine suggested that the fourth " ". line from the' bottom of "the Resolution. should be changed from " #4- 9" to' " #4 -90. "= It was MOVED' BY BARNETT; "SECONDED BY SIMS, TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION' TO READ " #4 - 90." The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Beauchamp absent. 'It was - MOVED BY'BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE RESOLUTION, AS AMENDED, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Beauchamp'absent. RESOLUTION NO. D - 5796, A RESOLUTION the 2 Use Permit • for additional parking at 2401 West Nob Hill Blvd. - *16. APPROVAL OF REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET: A. . SECOND QUARTER 1990 INSURANCE CLAIMS REPORT The Second Quarter 1990 Insurance Claims Report was accepted. B: SECOND QUARTER'1990 TREASURY REPORT;(STANIY RD MOTION VA - ACCEPT REPORT) The report from the Director of Finance and Budget dated August 14, 1990, regarding the investments of the City of Yakima for the months of April, May, and June 1990'was •accepted'and approved. C: =- SECOND QUARTER '1990 BUDGET REPORT The Second Quarter 1990 Budget Report" was accepted:. *17. APPROVAL OF' MONTHLY VEHICLE" ACCIDENT - REPORT The- Monthly zAecident Report for the months.of June and July 1990 was accepted. * 18. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE 53RD AVENUE SEWER PROJECT (STANDARD MOTION V -B ACCEPT CONTRACT-AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) . u ,. ' , ' • The'report`from the'City Engineer dated July 25,1990, with respect to the completioh'bf? the •work on•the 53rd''Avenue Sewer Project, performed by Central Concrete & was - approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. AAD /5 9 6 AUGUST 14, 1990 *19. SET - DATE 0F'PUBLIC HEARING - ON AMENDING TRANSIT FARES FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 1990 September 25, 1990 was set as the date of public hearing on the amendment of transit fares for special operations. *20. SECOND 'READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1990 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING $14,500 FOR PARKING FEE COLLECTION EQUIPMENT An Ordinance amending the 1990 Budget and appropriating $14,500 for • parking fee equipment,, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the'Council for a second ' reading. • ORDINANCE NO. 3291, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1990 budget for the ' °'City ofrYakima; and making an appropriation of $14,500 in the Parks & Recreation Fund fbr'expenditure ,1990 for purchase of pay boxes for'City- owned Parking lots. 21. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Sims asked, about the :status-of Leo Gefroh's excavation project, and confirmed that the City was not hesitating in resolving the situation. Code Administration Manager Bob Shampine advised the Council that the complaint regarding the property at 208 South,17th Avenue has been investigated by his staff, and the yard is scheduled to be cleaned by the Parks and Recreation this week. He explained that legal requirements regarding notification had to be followed, which accounts for the length of time involved in correcting the problem. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: Memo from Chief of Police regarding Narcotics Enforcement Update for Second Quarter 1990. 7/10/90; Monthly Report of Chief of Police for July 1990; Letter from Dr. Joseph Regimbal expressing appreciation to staff for prompt response to request for street striping. 7/27/90; Monthly Service Request Report from Traffic Engineer for July 1990; In Our Scope newsletter from New Vision. August 1990; Memo from City Attorney regarding Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Compa- ny. 8/1/90; Permit Report for month of July 1990; and Agenda for the August 13, 1990 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and minutes of its July 9, 1990 meeting. 22. EXECUTIVE SESSION • It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FUR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROPERTY. ACQUISITION AND PROSPECTIVE AND PENDING LITIGATION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Beauchamp absent. AAD /6 .7 AUGUST 14, 1990 97 23. ADJOURNMENT .. - ,. Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the -.hour .of. 4:00 P.M. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: d //,/ e U iCIL BER DATE - / Y COUNCIL MEMB - DATE ATTES • . . . J"),a. >3 /20.-etoc,6_,, em,c, ( \1144(6 CITY CLERK - MAY • -' - ‘ -y_ - •• - : ' f .,- . . , . , .. • AAD/7