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Home My WebLink About10/06/1990 Business Meeting 145 CITY' OF YAKIMA, TAMSHINGTON OCTOBER. 9, 1990 f . • BUSINESS MEETING ry: - . 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; Mayor Pat Berndt, presiding, Council members Hehry'Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, Skip 'Semon Sims present on roll call. Assistant City Manager•Stouder, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Lovell also present. Council members Clarence Barnett and George Pechtel absent and excused. Council member Pechtel and City" Manager.Zais'attending ar hearing on'law and justice issues. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE _ ' The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Glenn Rice, Director of Community and Economic Development. - "3.' OPEN FOR - THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor' Berndt announced `Council member Pechtel; City Manager Zais and`.: Finance` Director Hanson! in Everett'today' testifying before the Joint - Legislative Task Force - on City- County Finances regarding ongoing law and justice funding needs. Mayor: :Berndt'reported that She traveled to•Washington, D.C. last week to accept a grant for the Drug Coalition. She had the opportunity to speak to Senators Adams - and Gorton and Congressman Morrison about financial assistance from the federal level. The response from the legislators was not encouraging, and Mayor Berndt stressed that the City - must now concentrate on the State level and local efforts_for funding.. r. Mayor Berndt introduced and welcomed • Oliver, the new Administrative Assistant to the City_`Manager.• 4. CONSENT AGENDA r< �... r, . - Mayor. Berndt referred_'to the::_ items_ placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there any additions or deletions from either 'Council members or' citizens present. Mayor. Berndt stated that Item No. 10 has'been removed from the.Agenda at the request of an absent Council member. The Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was BY BY BUCHANAN, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS' READ, BE PASSED. : The ' motion - carried by unanimous roll call 'vote. Barnett and Pechtel absent. '(Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) [indicate items `onr Agenda handled under motion without.fur:ther discussion.) , . , AAD /1 1 4 6 OCTOBER 9, 1990 *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTESTOFtiTHE'TSEPTEMBER"25 1990 COUNCIL MEETING The Council minutes of September 25, 1990 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have,sa'id- minutes read publicly. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mayor Berndt read a proclamation designating the week of October - 14-20,:''1990 as' Dental -Hygiene ` Week in- the City of Yakima, and encouraged' citizens to•part'icipate in programs aimed at increasing awareness of oralrhealth. rNicolai Kreger accepted_the proclamation . on' behalf of 'the Yakima Valley'Dental Hygiene Society and made a few - comments about the rdental - Mayor Berndtrread`a proclamation designating the week of October 15=19, 1990 as Venture Club of'Yakima Week. Deanne Lange accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Venture Club, and invited interested individuals to attend a meeting on October 16, 1990. -7. ' CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS PROGRAM }� Code Administration Manager Bob Shampine stated "that'he hadLnothing to add. There being no one present to speak to the issue, and Resolution No. D- 5828;. having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS,.SECONDED BY BE11JCHAMP, 10 ADOPT ThE RESOLUTION. The motion carried_by unanimous roll call vote. Barnett and Pechtel absent. RESOLUTION NO.- •D -5828, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. 8. ' REPORT FROM COUNCIL TRANSIT COMMITTEE REGARDING PROPOSED DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM c Transit Manager Bill Schultz offered to answer questions regarding the proposed downtown shuttle service. Mr. Schultz :circulated a picture of the proposed vehicles, and stated that they would be ti leased from a California firm. All-of the would meet federal requirements' for accessibility. Mayor Berndt asked for a comparison of the lease cost as opposed to purchase of vans. Mr. Schultz stated that vans had not been researched, - as the concept called for a vehicle that would carry at least 25 passengers and have publicr 'relations appeal Mr.- Schultz stated • that - a one -year trial period would allow `time: to test the equipment, -as well as the service. , Mr.' Schultz explained that three vehicles ,'would be needed for dailye and one spare vehicle would ;be I - required- for backup. ' "'` • Council:: - member Beauch bbUt ,the cost " `difference between lease 'and purchase, and was iadvised .by; Mr: Schultz that! the lease option gives thefPCity :'the opportunity to evaluate the service without making a long'term capital commitment. The' lease cost would be applicable to purchase price if decision' is made to buy the vehicles. Council member Beauchamp was concerned that a vehicle with only one door would create exiting problems and slower service. Mr. Schultz did not see this as a problem since the -2- • OCTOBER 9, 1990 1 4 7 vehicles do not carry a large number of passengers, and people would not - stopping to Tay fares. Mayor Berndt asked if there was room advertising on the vehicles, and Mr: Schultz stated that available that can'be used as a revenue source. Council member Beauchamp asked about.the.'•impact this service would have on current transit system revenue. Mr: Schultz replied that 'funds' are currently available for the program, but it is impossible to predict years in the future due to .'the of federal funding•. Mr. Schultz emphasized that :this program will be catefully in one year to determine:if :the 'service should •be continued. . Gbals of: the program would `: `include `"reduction of automobile traffic, improved parking and improved air quality in the downtown area. Council member Beauchamp stated that he liked the concept, but was worried about long term financing. Council member Semon felt that downtown merchants would be supportive of the program. Council member stated that the Transit Committee has been discussing idea for many years, and that it was time to test the concept for the good of the community. Richard Andring, 203 South 8th Avenue, spoke against the proposed concept 'stating that westside parking was insufficient to support the program. Mr. Andring also questioned the expense of the proposal, and felt that Transit funds should not be used for an ' experimental concept Jerty Henderson, .309 "NOt.th .- 35th Avenue, spoke in favor'of the proposal on behalf of the Westside Merchants Association and the Yakima Trolleys. Mr: Henderson .urged Council to'':approvethe concept to encourage - .development' of the Central Business District. He believed that these vehicles would appeal to the people, and would enhance Yakima's growing reputation as "Rail Town." Mr. Henderson felt the program was a unique opportunity for the City, and he'encouraged promotion by the merchants to make it successful. Council member Beauchamp agreed that the trolleys 'would be an' asset to the "con"v"ention^ and - tourism :bu`sine'ss: • There being no further discussion, it :was' MOVED BY - BUCHANAN, • SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL AND :DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY LEGAL DOCUMENTS. The motion 'carried by unanimous voice vote. Barnett and Pechtel absent. 9. REPORT FROM PARKS AND i'RECREATION, DIVISION"REGARDING'r1'990 SUMMER PLAYGROUND'PROGRAM Parks and Recreation Manager Dave Flaherty and Recreation Supervisor' Denise Nichols presented a' report on . the .highly successful 1990 summer playground program. Ms. Nichols stated that this was the second year of operation, and the program received - excellent " a ttendance and" ` positi`ve `feedback from the public. She observed that United Way support program expansion this year. Council member. - Sims .:suggested including Kiwanis Park in the program next year. Mr. Flaherty replied that this will be considered, and he has met with the Housing Authority to discuss programs for the high number of children in the area. - However, the Division has limited funding, and 'expansion of the playground program would require a reduction in another area. Mr. Flaherty stressed the importance of organized playground programs as a positive activity for children in the City. _3_ 1 4 8 'OCTOBER 9, 1990 Council member Sims encouraged` expansion of recreation opportunities .for youth, stating that money is better spent on these programs rather than corrective -law and justice measures. Public Works Director Jerry Copeland stated that the Division will continue to seek outside resources for expansion of their programs. Mayor Berndt reported that the Coalition for the War on Drugs has provided funds to the Housing' %Authority to allow children to become involved with athletic programs. Mr.,Copeland expressed appreciation to the Mayor for "her efforts to secure participation by the YMCA in the playground program. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS ACCEPT'THE "REPORT. 'The carried by unanimous voice vote. :Barnett and Pechtel absent. 10. CONSIDERATION OF ' REQUEST FROM VISITOR AND. CONVENTION BUREAU ADVISORY BOARD REGARDING EXPANSION STUDY OF THE YAKIMA CENTER This item was_removed from the Agenda at the request of an absent Council. member. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION'AUTHORIZING'THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH S. L.• START AND ASSOCIATES FOR WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM -- _. - RESOLUTION 'NO. D -5829, A RESOLUTION" ratifying the Occupational Internship Work - Site' Agreements the City has entered - into with S. L. Start -& Associates, ' Inc., and authorizing` the• City Manager to execute • agreements for future participation in this internship program.' *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR DISPOSAL• OF WASTEWATER= TREATMENT PLANT SLUDGE RESOLUTION NO. D -5830, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a contract with Charron Company, Inc. for disposal of Wastewater Treatment Plant sludge. *13. CONSIDERATION OF' RESOLUTION?AUTHORIZING :.EXECUTION'`OF "AGREEMENT FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE SPRAYFIELD MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE RESOLUTION NO. D -5831, 'A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a contract with Jim Holderby d/b /a J. B. Ranches for sprayfield maintenance and service. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION 1ND .ADJUSTMENT OF INTERFUND LOAN FOR REBOUND PLUS ' ti _ RESOLUTION NO1D= 5832, A :RESOLUTION authorizing an` extension and increase in an Interfund loan from 000- General Fund to the 126- Rebound Rehabilitation Fund. *15. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR OCTOBER 23, 1990 FOR: • A. REZONE OF. PROPERTY AT' 4301 TIETON=DRIVE, REQUESTED' BY CHESTER DYER - -4- 149 OCTOBER 9, 1990 October 23, 1990 was set as the date of public meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation on the Request by Chester 'Dyer to rezone property at 4301 Tieton_'Drive.r ' VACATIOWAND RELOCATION OF SPRUCE STREET, BETWEEN 12TH AND 13TH o ' AVENUES. 1REQUESTED:.BY DENTAN ASSOCIATES <- _. _ - October -23, 1990r set as the date of- public meeting to consider nthe Hearing Examiner's reconnziendation- onT the Request' by Dentan -Associate street vacation and' reiocati�n of West Spruce Street„between 12 and-13th Avenues. *16. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING'' FOR ISSUANCE OF CIVIL - INFRACTION AND.MONETARY PENALTIES FOR ANIMAL CONTROL VIOLATIONS ORDINANCE 'NO. 3302, AN ORDINANCE "relating :to "public safety and -- morals providing' for issuance of civil infraction and monetary penalties for animal' control 'violations; -- and amending Section 6.20.180 - of the City of Yakima Municipal - Code.t ' *17. FIRST .READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE' 1990 'BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING. FUNDS FOR CAPITOL THEATRE LIGHTING SYSTEM (NO FORMAL ACTION 'REQUIRED THIS MEETING):' An Ordinance-amending the 1990 budget and'appropriating funds for Capitol Theatre lighting system, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week, until October 16, 1990. '' °' -18 . ' 'OTHER 'BUSINESS" Council member' Semon asked why. :'weedy`ibt "'o rdinancesJeannot be included on Agenda. - City Attorney Vanek. replied that State law requires the City Council to hold a public hearing and allow concerned individuals the opportunity to speak. Council member Sem_on complimented' the Housing. Division for their recent newsletter, suggested that other departments consider producing similar material. James Dykes, 880 Road, requested' that the City take responsibility for maintenance of the abandoned trolley .tracks in the West Valley area. When the City took ownership of the tracks, the agreement stipulated that maintenance would be ongoing.•" Glenn Rice, Director of Community and Economic Development, stated that _ he has talked .to - Mr. Dykes about this concern, but the City is still uncertain about the ownership and the legal status of the property involved. Mayor Berndt stated that the City has a responsibility that :.' should' 'be fulfilled. City • •Attorney Vanek stated that this is a very complex issue and title to the property is unclear at this time. Assistant City Manager Stouder stated that the City will explore the cost of seasonal maintenance, and Mayor Berndt suggested that the City could possibly contract to have the County perform some of the work. A. k, 1 5 0 OCTOBER 9, 1990 Information'Items: Items of information supplied to CounciIr , Letter from Department of Ecology re: Modifications to Yakima Regional Waftewater TreatMent Plant EPA Grant. 9/25/904 - Memorandum from Director of Public Works and SUpervising' Traffic Engineer regarding Monthly Service Request Report from Traffic Engineer. 10/1/90; - Memorandum from City Attorney 'regarding Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 10/1/90; Memorandum from Acting Supervising Traffic Engineer regarding Roosevelt'Elementary School. 9/24/90; Memorandum from Executive Director, Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau regarding Membership Revenue for 1989 and todate for 1990; - Agenda for 27, 1990-Yakima Air Terminal Board meeting •and minute S of its AugUst 23 and 30, and September 6, 13 and 24, 1990 meetings; Monthly Report from the PerMit Center for September Report from Legal Department for August 1990; Articles from the 'Seattle P-I, "Crippled'Man'Fights City Hall, Wins It", "New York Unveils Anti- Crime Strategy", ."Dairy Cooperative Plans Milk Plant in Sunnyside", and "State Studies Strategy to Fight Auto Thefts"; "Affordable 'Housing in Washington: A Human Investment" presentation before the Capital Forum on 10/2/90; Memorandum from Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding Community Rating System under the National Flood Insurance Program. 9/16/90; and News Release regarding 10/7-13/90 Construction Activity Schedule. , . . 19. . ADJOURNMENT ' . ' ' ' It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN; THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED TO THE OCTOBER 16, 1990, 7:00 ,A:M., MEETING (LOCATION - TO BEANNOUNCED). The motion carried by unanimous voice ' vote. Barnett and Pechtel.absent. The meeting was adjourned at the hour of 3:10 P.M: ' . 1 READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE I a 4/ 40/q/ 1 toNC L 1 ■r.ER ' DATE .,_-- j , , / 1 ....„.d.‘d,„ 1/ 4,,,,, ..,. , , -.UNCIL'w EMBER ,- ‘.' DATE . . • - ..r , • , ATTEST: r - -■'- /ca A C / 2 n.fe/L14 CITY' CLERK ' .:-' .c . 'MAYOR - • Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Lovell , 1 .1 ' . , , -'- If - -6-