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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/21/1990 Business Meeting 98. AUGUST 21, 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, Chamber's'' of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Mayor Pat Berndt, presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett, Lynn Buchanan, George Pechtel, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Council member Henry Beauchamp absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, and Deputy City Clerk Lovell also present. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Barnett. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER None. 4. 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. A citizen requested that Item No. 16 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item No. 16, as requested, be made. The Deputy 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. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Beauchamp absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JULY 24, AND AUGUST 7, 1990 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND JULY 31 AND AUGUST 1," 1990 ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS The minutes of the July 24 and August 7, 1990 Council meetings and July 31 and August 1, 1990 Adjourned Council meetings were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Dave Flaherty, Parks and Recreation Manager, invited Council members to attend the Allied Arts Festival in the Park, which will be held in Gilbert Park this weekend. AAD /1 AUGUST 21, 1990 9 9 Mr. Flaherty introduced Ron Draggoo, the newly hired Administrative • Specialist in the Parks and Recreation Department. 7. PUBLIC MEETING ON THE HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION REGARDING THE VACATION OF AN ALLEY IN THE VICINITY OF SOUTH 6TH STREET AND CENTRAL AVENUE AS REQUESTED BY THE CITY'S HOUSING SERVICES OFFICE (SEE ORDINANCE VACATING ALLEY) - This being the date set for public•'meeting Supervising Associate Planner Joan Davenport advised the Council that the request is for vacation of an undeveloped and unimproved alley in the vicinity of • South 6th Street and Central Avenue. The Housing Services Office has purchased four adjacent properties under the Rehab /Resale Program and will deed them to individual families, who will be assisted by Habitat for Humanity in the'construction of four single family homes. The Department received no opposition to the request "for vacation, and staff recommends approval. Mayor Berndt opened the public meeting and asked if there was ' anyone present to speak in favor of the vacation. There being none, Mayor Berndt asked if there was anyone present to speak in • opposition - ho the vacation. There being no comment, Mayor Berndt closed'the public meeting. Ordinance No. 3292, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Beauchamp absent. ORDINANCE NO. 3292, AN ORDINANCE vacating an undeveloped alleyway in the vicinity of South 6th Street and Central Avenue in the City of Yakima. 8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS' VEGETATION AND DEBRIS PROGRAM Glenn Rice, Director of Community and Economic Development, stated that he had nothing to add. There being no one present to speak to ' 'the . isue, and`ReSblution No. D -5801 having been read by title, it - -' ' was ' MOVED' BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SEMON;TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. "`The'motion''carried by unanimous roll call vote:" Beauchamp absent. RESOLUTION • NO. D -5801, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. 9. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REGARDING' INVENTORY OF SEALCOATED STREETS IN THE CORPORATE LIMITS AND RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR SEALCOATING ON 18TH AVENUE IN THE VICINITY OF WILLOW Jerry Copeland, Public Works Director, circulated a photograph showing flooding problems at a 56th Avenue residence, and he emphasized the necessity for the proper drainage of streets. Mr. Copeland stated that he had-little to =add' to the report, but was`i' available to answer questions. Council'nember Barnett asked • about anticipated revisions to the staff recommendation to ' maintain the current policy and code requirements for permanent - streets. Mr. :Copeland - indicated that several' departments are ' ; looking 'at—development standards, and some changes might be required to meet recent standards and design data. AAD /2 1 O 0 • ' AUGUST 21, 1990 • In Brule, 9 North 65thAvenue, requested -. that Council consider improvements on 18th Avenue, between Jerome and Willow Avenues. The dirt street is bordered by the City on one side by the County on the other, and assistance has been ,requested from both jurisdictions since •1988. Mr. Brule owns a warehouse complex ,.,- _ between 16th and 18th Avenues, and Good Samaritan Health Care Center is located between 16th and 17th Avenues and plans to build a $3 million retirement home in the area.. .Mr. Brule stated that 605 feet Avenue was sealcoated in 1986 with excellent results, and -they would like the same materia=l used on 18th Avenue. Mr. Brule•stated that. his company- owns- 25 % -of -the property on the street, but - -they have been unable to fonn,an-LID because it is a low income 'property area. Mr. Copeland suggested that a one party LID might -be' a possibility, but it would have to be a joint City /County effort. Mr.• -Copeland al -so suggested dust abatement treatment, - but-cautioned that it would only.. take care of dust, and not help the traffic surface. Council member Semon asked how much an - LID: would ;cost-, , and was given , an estimate7 Dennis Covell, . Director-of Engineering Utili ties; -of $30 -35 per lineal foot. Council member Sims commented that the Council, has heard this .-request before,'andhe suggested that the City initiate action with the . County to see if the problem -can be corrected. Glenn Rice, ,. Directoriof.Community and Economic ;Development,_suggested that part of the answer -might be-to include the area:in one - of the upcoming • annexations. Mr. Brule commented-that . the., ! taxes paid by his company and Good Samaritan will increase to about $46,000 after the new retirement home is constructed: Council member Buchanan suggested that the County should be involved since they receive the majority of the tax revenue. Larry Mathews, 805 South -17th Avenue, expressed his support of the staff recommendation for current policy on permanent streets. He suggested that Mr. Brule's problem might be solved if the City does some.-grading and applies a light- surface coating of aggregate. • In that case, the City would not be in the situation of maintaining a substandard street. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, '10: ACCEPT - THE 'REPORT ` AND ,DIRECT STAFF TAO: WORK- WITH THE COUNTY TO ;RESOLVE, • THE - PROBLEM . ON 18TH • AVENUE :AND . RETURN TO COUNCIL IN A REASONABLE' PERIOD OF TIME. Reginald Goforth, 20 North 36th Avenue, suggested that Council- should consider improving the road all the way to Englewood instead of just a small portion. THE QUESTION WAS CALLED FOR A VOTE ON THE MOTION ON THE FLOOR, and the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Beauchamp absent. 10. NOTICE.' OF INTENT -E0 'COMMENCE ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS FOR NORTH FRUITVALE PHASE II (STANDARD MOTIONS A & B) • Associate Planner John Elsden reported that the City has received a -petition from Ace Hardware Corporation to commence annexation for North Fruitvale Phase-II.- Ace Hardware-has, approximately 23% of the assessed - value-in the proposed - annexation area. A total of 181 parcels -are included' in the annexation,- with a $24 million • valuation, 'and an area of 286 acres. At this time Council is being • asked to approve standard motions -, A & B pertaining to this ,annexation.. Forbes Mercy, 2707 Castlevale Road, requested that Council expand ;the. boundary-of the ,annexation to include his AAD /3 ' AUGUST 21, 1990 1 0 1 property.,, Mercy stated that the low' income portions of the area would make it difficult,for him to annex into the City at a later time, and he would like to become a City.resident and have the opportunity to use city services and facilities. Glenn Rice, 7- Director, of.Community and Economic.Development,. stated that he had already met with Mr. Mercy to discuss" this request, and he suggested that staff explore the possibility, and report back to , z. Council. Council member Sims asked :who would be responsible for f ire protection:.service. in.ahe ,Cowiche, „Canyon_ area after the annexation. Mr. Mercy replied that” the City ',would assume that responsibility according to current RCW interpretation. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PECHTEL1 TO DEFER ACTION TO NEXT WEEK 10 GIVE STAFF AN OPPORTUNITY RESEARCH THE REQUEST. The m ; otion carried by unanimous voice vote. Beauchamp absent. 11. REPORT. FROM PARKS,. -.A ND,..RECREATION., DIVISION., REGARDING MONITORING RESULTS OF TEE NO.'3 AT FISHER PARK GOLF COURSE Dave Flaherty, Parks and Recreation Manager, presented a report concerning monitoring.of_ errant golf balls at Fisher Park Golf Course. Earlier this summer, the Council had requested an additional 'monitoring period of at least_30 days after the third tee was moved closer to the green. . Mr. Flaherty distributed photographs and reported that after the tee modification, an average. of one.all.,,_ per day, _ ide. , ,lands outs . course, with an average,,. of. one'. b . ball every'__three °days landing on the Rodvold ' property. ;Council member Barnett asked__what happened to the Original recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Commission to install a fence, and was told by Mr. Flaherty that the Commission . - felt that the net would not be 100% effective and would not solve the neighborhood concerns. Mr. Flaherty stated that the Department feels they have done the best that they can, and suggests no additional corrective action. Mayor Berndt. stated that a certain number of balls are intentionally being.hit out of the course, and the :City certainly. discourages that practice. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO ACCEPT :THE REPORT AND STAFF REOOMMENDINTION. The motion carried by 5 -1 voice vote. Barnett voting nay. Beauchamp absent. Linda Rodvold stated that she has suffered personal property damage,from golf balls, and she felt the - Council was not trying to, correct the problem. She stated that - she would not.give up her efforts to have a. tall net installed • along the third fairway. • *12. ' OF LEGISLATION REGARDING HEARING EXAMINER SERVICES: A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING'EXECUT ION.oF RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH PHIL _ .LAMB FOP 1991 ° RESOLUTION NO: D 5797 RESOLUTION authorizing execution of a Professional Services Contract for the Yakima Urban Area Hearing - . Examiner. _ . , B,. .. FIRST, READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMEND ING.; THE . 1990 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL .FUNDS. FOR HEARING EXAMINER SERVICES • • ;.i (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED. THIS MEETING).. AAD /4 1 0 2 AUGUST 21, 1990 An , Ordinance amending the 1990 .. budget and appropriating additionalfunds.for Hearing Examiner` having been read by title : only,,,was laid on the table for one week, ,until August 28, 1990.. _ 4, .r *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF CHEMICAL ' GROUT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SEWER LINE SEALING SINGLE SOURCE BASIS ,RESOLUTION' NO .1D- 5798,` A` RESOLUTION authorizing the procurement of chemical grout,.for the purpose of sewer. .line sealing on a sole source basis , ` . Incorporated , . Rancho Cordova, California. *14: 'CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH THE YAKIMA COUNTY PROSECUTOR FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES FOR 1991 RESOLUTION NO. D-5799, A RESOLUTION authorizing - the City Attorney to execute an agreement with the Yakima County Prosecutor for prosecution services for the calendar year 1991. ti *15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING IIkTE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE 'HEARING_EXAMINER FOR SEPTEMBER, 19, 1990 . A STREET VACATION AND RELOCATION OF A PORTION OF SPRUCE STREET NEAR 12TH AVENUE AS REQUESTED ,BY 'DENTAN AND ASSOCIATES • . . RESOLUTION NO. ,D- 5800,- A RESOLUTION fixing a time for public hearing before,the Hearing`, Examiner for Septemb 19, 1990 on a petition to vacate' and relocate a portion_of Spruce Street, between South 1,2th and South 13th Avenues. 16. REPORT FROM :THE.WATER DIVISION, REGARDING. WATER, TREATMENT PLANT FILTER REBED'.PROJECT` Larry Mathews, 805. South. 17th Avenue; asked questions regarding the filter media used by the Water Treatment Plant. He was concerned that., some,.,of. the;,flock. material_goes,.through, the,,system, and Water Division 'Superintendent 'Ty Wick' confirmed that some material is lost during processing. Mr. Mathews referred to a 1/13/89 article in the Wall Street Journal that related Alzheimer's Disease to aluminum. • Since, the water.treatment process used by the City uses aluminum sulfate_as.a settling agent, Mr. Mathews talked to D6HS officials regarding limits on the levels of aluminum contaminants. Mr. Mathews also spoke with EPA and DOE personnel regarding his concerns. He .learned.that, the pH of the water must be closely regulated or there will be some carry through of the aluminum compound, and solubility of the aluminum varies with the pH of the - water. Council member Semon advised Mr. Mathews that the Council does not have the scientific expertise to become involved in the chemistry .process,._ and he suggested that;Mr. discuss these technical matters with staff. Mr. Mathews'stat`ed` the Council had a responsibility to the people of Yakima:and their health, and Mr. Semon expressed complete confidence in the ability of staff ,members to assure quality control. Mr,.,Wick stated that the City is within all Department of. Health guidelines and they have issued a paper stating that aluminum no threat at this time. Council member Pechtel stated that he spent 1 -1/2 hours at the Water Treatment Plant yesterday, and he now understands the need AAD /5 AUGUST 21, 1990 1 0 3 • for "'the new' media material. He also 'complimented the Water 'Department staff for high quality'of .the 'work they perform. • John Klingele,` 1312 W.'Walnut, was hoping that there would be more comparison of 'the types of media as was indicated on March 20th. Mr. ' Kl ingele: 'felt that' -it was important r thatrthe new media be utilized as soon as possible,. and.+he encouraged Council to appropriate the necessary funds. • It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, - TO ACCEPT THE REPORT AND . REC OMMEr1DATION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Beauchamp absent. ' *,17: _ 1 APPROVAL OF 'JULY' 1'990 "BUDGET`.REPORT• ' - I ' ;r .• ..,� .. ..• } �, ,^.- .. T[';1 4 .- `[C r1f r' The July 1990 Report, was accepted. , * 18. APPROVAL OF AMENDED FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT INDUSTRIAL WASTE PUMP STATION REHABILITATION PROJECT (STANDARD MOTION V -B ACCEPT CONTRACT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) _ - - • The report from the City Engineer dated August 14, 1990, with respect to the completion of the work on the Wastewater Treatment _ _Plant_ Industrial Waste Pump Station . Rehabilitation project, performed by Pease'Construction, was approved and payment of the final estimates, as amended, and therein set forth•was authorized. * 19.,. FIRST READING_.._ OF AN ORDINANCE . _ AMENDING THE 1990 BUDGET 'AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICE AGREEMENT (YCDA) (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An Ordinance amending the 1990 budget and appropriating funds for the public sector service agreement with Yakima County Development ___ __. Association,_ read by title only, was laid on the table for one week, until August 28, 1990. • * 20. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1990 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING *FUNDS' FOR -THE-PUBLIC- WORKS TRUST FUND (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An Ordinance amending the 1990 budget and appropriating funds for the Public Works Trust Fund Project: Tieton Drive Reconstruction between 16th and 4th Avenues, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week, until August 28, 1990. *21. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1990 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING $25,000 FOR THE CAPITOL THEATRE (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An Ordinance amending the 1990 budget and appropriating $25,000 for the Capitol Theatre, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week, until August 28, 1990. 22. OTHER BUSINESS Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from ReLCo Company to compliment staff for a job well done regarding proposed AAD /6 1 0 4 . AUGUST 21, 1990 -rezone of 40th Avenue.& Kerns Way. 8/14/90; Agenda for August 20, o 1990 Yakima Valley Conference - of Governments Executive Committee meeting`_and:minutes' of its July 16, 1990 . meeting; AWC Newsletter, Growth Management' Implementation Briefs. Vol. 1, August 1990; • • and Notice of conference, "The Future of .Work and : •Education Along r the'I -82 Corridor" 4 .;23; EXECUTIVE; SESSION ' u r , : .r : It was MOVED`BY BUCHANAN SECONDED "BY - SIMS; TO` MOVE'` INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR : . : THE PURPOSE' DISCUSSING PENDING 'LITIGATION AND PROPERTY "ACQUISITION, - TO : °BE FOLLOWED 'BY' IMMEDIATE:ADJOURNMENT. The - motion carried by unanimous voice. vote. Beauchamp absent. Council member Barnett excused at 2:55 P.M. 24. ADJOURNMENT Following completion of the Executive Se meeting was adjourned at the hour of 3:30 P.M. READ AND 'CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: I 37 4/ riI'CIL MEMBER DATE ;c/ ?-I5° -ail COUNC L v : • DATE A LTEST: _ DE ITY CLERK,. 'MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Lovell • AAD /7