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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/10/1991 Adjourned Meeting 49 6 • 'CITY OF ' YAKIMA; WASHINGTON SEPTEMBER 14'1991 'ADJCURNED 'MEETING 1. INFORMAL DISCUSSION AMONG COUNCILMEMBERS - 7:00 A.M. YAKIMA CENTER BOARD ROOM • The meeting was cancelled due to lack of.a quorum. ' * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *.* * * * * * * * *** * * * * * SEPTEMBER 10, 1991 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. Assistant Mayor Lynn Buchanan, presiding, Councilmembers Henry Beauchamp, George Pechtel, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Mayor Pat Berndt and Councilmember Clarence Barnett absent and excused. City Manager Zais, Assistant City Attorney Carberry and Acting City Clerk Lovell also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • Councilmember Sims led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Wellness Committee members distributed t- shirts to the Council to kick off the City's second annual Wellness Screening Program. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO APPOINT BOB GENT TO THE REBOUND PLUS BOARD OF APPEALS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Barnett and Berndt absent. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Assistant Mayor Buchanan referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Councilmembers or citizens present. There being none, the Acting 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. Barnett and Berndt absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) SEPTEMBER 10, 1991 *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 27, 1991 BUSINESS MEETING The Council minutes of the August 27, 1991 Business meeting were approved., having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. PUBLIC HEARING ON ACE HARDWARE SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT /CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (2801 RIVER ROAD) (SEE RESOLUTION) Associate Planner Valoff stated that this is a public hearing to, consider an application by Ace Hardware to construct a 186,000 square foot addition to their existing distribution center. A public hearing is required because the proposed construction lies within the shoreline designation of Willow Lake. The applicants are also requesting an administrative adjustment to the Zoning Ordinance parking standards. In 1983, Yakima County approved a similar shoreline application for construction of the initial building. This property was annexed by the City of Yakima on June - 1, 1991. The project meets the criteria for the conditional use permit, and staff recommends approval of the application. Assistant Mayor Buchanan opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of the application. On behalf of the Willow Lake Condominium Association, John Wolf, 2300 River Road #29, supported the warehouse expansion plans. Mr. Wolf noted severe traffic problems in the area, and requested action to alleviate the hazards. He recommended the installation of a traffic signal at 16th Avenue /River Road, and'widening and repaving of River -Road. Mr. WDlf indicated a high likelihood that neighborhood residents would be willing to participate in the improvements. Patricia Hastings, 2300 River Road #24, spoke in favor of the application, and agreed with previous comments regarding the serious traffic problems in the area. There being no further comment, Assistant Mayor Buchanan closed the public hearing, and asked Councilmembers to declare any prior contact. All Councilmembers declared. none. It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, - SECONDED.BY SEMON, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Barnett and Berndt absent. It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO DIRECT STAFF TO REVIEW THE TRAFFIC PROBLEMS IN THE VICINITY OF 16TH. AVENUE/RIVER ROAD, WITH A RENDTION ID COUNCIL IN AN EXPEDITED MANNER. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. D -5992, A RESOLUTION granting a Shoreline Substantial Development Conditional Use permit to Ace Hardware, Inc. 7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION A. Sheila Kissel Evans, 32807 SE 47th Place, .Fall City, WA addressed Council on behalf of the family of the late Emil Kissel. She reviewed Mr. Kissel's long -time association with Yakima parks, 4 9 8 SEPTEMBER 10, 1991 and the chronology associated with naming a park in his memory. The Kissel family is concerned that no development has occurred at the park site since it was dedicated in 1978. They urged Council to honor the commitment, and submit a funding request to INC for the 1993 session. Betty Edmondson, 1800 River Road, Mayor of Yakima in 1978, reviewed the incidents surrounding the creation of Kissel Park. Since the parks funding process is very lengthy, she encouraged Council to begin the application process immediately to obtain state matching funds. Former Parks Department employee Alyce Larson, 624 North 52nd Avenue, reviewed Mr. Kissel's contributions to both the Metropolitan Park District and the Yakima Parks and Recreation Department. She commented on his foresight and the instrumental role he played in the development of many of the parks existing in Yakima today. Parks and Recreation Manager Flaherty said that staff has reviewed this request, and allocated $100,000 in the 1992 budget for Kissel Park development. The funds are tied to the well pump installed by the Water Division, and will include landscaping around the pump house. Mr. Flaherty recommended review of the initial park plans, with community input input before a final plan is adopted. City Manager Zais observed that the state legislature discussed parks funding during the last session. He stated that Parks needs will total $9 million over the next decade, and suggested that Council begin to consider a bond issue to meet these needs. Councilmember Semon felt the City has a moral obligation to follow through with the commitment made to the Kissel family, and supported park development in the rapidly expanding residential area. It was the consensus of Council to direct staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission to begin the planning process for a Parks bond issue, to include Kissel Park development. Council requested a preliminary staff report within one month, with the information also to be relayed to the Kissel family and Mrs. Edmondson. B. William Wright, Sun Tower Apartments, requested clean -up of litter from Sunfair Park and the bus transfer site. Community and Economic Development Director Rice advised Council that the park is private property, and he will advise the property owner to clean the site. - Although this is private property, Councilmember Beauchamp noted that it is used ,by the'public,:.and the City has a responsibility to maintain the condition of the downtown area. C. Lyle Gapen,' a* resident of the proposed 40th Avenue/Viola annexation area, requested Council representation at the public meeting on Thursday evening at Wilson Middle School. Community and Economic Development Director Rice said that staff will attend the neighborhood meeting to discuss the annexation proposal. D. John Klingele, 1312 West Walnut, suggested improvements to the City's notification system for upcoming street closures. He recommended posting signs on the streets a week prior to closures. City Manager Zais advised Council that news releases have been distributed, and the Traffic Division is reviewing the situation. SEPTEMBER 10, 1991 4 9 9 E. Ernie Berger, 1206 South 37th Avenue, asked questions regarding the relocation of rubberized pads at railroad crossings. Councilmember Sims explained that the pads are only being removed from inactive tracks, and will be relocated to active 'sites. 8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS DEBRIS AND VEGETATION PROGRAM Community and Economic Development Director Rice had nothing to add to the staff report. Councilmember Pechtel commented on City owned property that has been neglected. Mr. Rice will refer the sites to staff for action. There being no one present to speak, and Resolution no. D -5993, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote;_ Barnett and Berndt absent. RESOLUTION NO. `DA-5993, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. *9. RESET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO OCTOBER 1, 1991 APPEAL BY H. E. SCHMIDT OF HEARING EXAMINER'S DECISION DENYING 24 HOUR OPERATION FOR TEXACO CONVENIENCE STORE AT 40TH AVENUE AND FRUITVALE At the applicant's request the public hearing scheduled for September 10, 1991 was cancelled. A new public hearing date of October 1, 1991 was set. *10. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR APPLEVIEW SEWER LID FOR OCTOBER 15, 1991 October 15, 1991 was set as`the date of public hearing on the Final Assessment Roll for Appleview Sewer LID No. 1047. *11. . CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REPEALING CURRENT MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SECURITY GUARDS AND PRIVATE DETECTIVES ORDINANCE- NO. 3390,.AN ORDINANCE relating to licenses and business regulations; specifically relating to private security agencies and officers and to private detectives and repealing City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapters 5.48 and 5.62. *12. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1991 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF REFUSE TRUCK An Ordinance amending,. the 1991, budget' and. appropriating ,funds for the purchase of a ,replacement refuse truck, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3391, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1991 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $135,000 in the Equipment Rental Fund for expenditure during 1991 for replacement of refuse hauler. 5 0 0 SEPTEMBER 10, 1991 *13. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1991 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR .RELOCATION OF RUBBERIZED PADS AT TWO RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An Ordinance amending the 1991 budget and appropriating funds for relocation of rubberized pads at two railroad grade crossings, having been read by title only, was laid on the table until September 17, 1991. 14. OTHER BUSINESS City manager Zais reported that he delivered an initial payment of , $200,000 to Yakima County for participation in the jail project. 1' Councilmembers briefly " discussed the PTBA issue, ; and reaffirmed their decision not to participate. Cbuncilmember Sims noted the number of projects that have been- successfully completed this year in cooperation with Yakima County. - Information Items:. . - - . - . Items of information supplied to Council were: Notice of placement of the Vorenkamp Annexation on the Boundary Review Board 9/10/91 Agenda; Notice of Yakima Alice Department's Emergency Response Team demonstration on Monday, September 16, 1991; Memorandum from Administrative Assistant to the City Manager regarding Clean Air Washington Workshop. 9/5/91; Notification of meeting on Referendum 42 re 911 sponsored by the Washington State Grange on September 16, 1991. 9/8/91; Memorandum from City Attorney regarding Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 8/30/91; Permit Center Report for August 1991; Article from August 27, 1991 Seattle Times, "Growth Management is Now up to Local Communities "; Article from August 31, 1991 Seattle Post - Intelligencer, "Kemp's Strange Housing Speech "; Minutes of the June 12 and July 10, 1991 Safety Committee meetings; Article from The World & I, "America's Crumbling Infrastructure: Losing Wealth Through the Cracks "; "In Our.Scope" Newsletter from_.New Vision. September 1991; Agenda /Registration for` IPFFC 1991 Conference; 9/30 -10 /1; and Washington State Department of Community Development Growth Management Division Newsletter, Issue 3; August 1991. 15. EXECUTIVE SESSION - It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING " BARGAINING AND PENDING LITIGATION, WITH IMMEDIATE' ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Barnett and Berndt absent. 16. ADJOURNMENT .. -" - . The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 P.M. following the completion of the Executive Session.