The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About09/17/1991 Business Meeting 02 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON SEPTEMBER 17, 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. Mayor Pat Berndt, presiding, Councilmembers Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, George Pechtel, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek and Acting City Clerk Lovell also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Barnett led the Pledge. of Allegiance. 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 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 voice vote. (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 SEPTEMBER 3, 1991 BUSINESS MEETING AND SEPTEMBER 4, 1991 ADJOURNED MEETING The Council, minutes of the September 3, 1991 Business Meeting and the September 4, 1991 Adjourned 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 TO CONSIDER HEARING EXAMINER'S RECOMMENDATION ON THE YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT (DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL) REQUEST TO VACATE RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR 6TH. AVENUE, AND THE ALLEY BETWEEN 6TH & 7TH AVENUES, BETWEEN PINE AND TIETON This being the time set for public hearing, Supervising Associate Planner Davenport stated that Yakima School District No. 7 is requesting the vacation of a portion of South 6th Avenue and an alleyway. The Hearing Examiner recommends approval of the request, subject to several conditions. Mrs. Davenport noted that action today addresses only the street vacation; field development will require a Class III review at a later date. She verified that the applicant is responsible for the cost of utility line relocations. She added that the School District has timed this project to coincide with street improvements underway on Tieton Drive. 1 SEPTEMBER 1991 0'3 Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of the application. Bob _Alexander supported the application on behalf of the Yakima School Disrict. He noted voter support of this development proposal in a bond issue 2 -1/2 years ago._. Anticipated growth in school enrollment necessitates expansion of the facilities. The School District believes that expansion of th e ballfield will reduce hazards to pedestrians and traffic on 5th Avenue. Mr. Alexander said the facilities will be available for community recreational needs, .including youth baseball and soccer programs. Mr. Alexander stated that recent studies show. adequate. parking for the facilities, .and_the removal of 23 residences will further reduce neighborhood parking needs. Phil Hoge, 1512 Folsom, supported the expansion project, but encouraged Council to maintain the current bicycle route on 6th Avenue. Mr. Hoge presented a site plan 'showing alternative bike routes for consideration. ' Mayor. Berndt asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition .to the ,request. Fred .Williams, 807 Tieton Drive, objected to the proposal because , the project will,, require the " removal of a large number of mature trees. Mr2 the planning process used by the School District, and felt that the proposed parking will be inadequate. Councilmember Buchanan agreed that the trees are a significant concern, and said that they will be considered at the Class III hearing. Richard Smith, 416 South 23rd Avenue, addressed Council as a concerned owner of property at 607 W.- Pine. Mr. Smith did not object to the street vacation, however, he mentioned. serious traffic. and parking problems. in the area. He cautioned'Qouncil that these issues must be carefully considered during the Class III review. There being no further comments, Mayor Berndt 'closed the_ public hearing, and asked Councilmembers to declare any outside contact. There' none, and Ordinance No. 3392, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 3392, AN ORDINANCE vacating certain street right -of- way located on South 6th Avenue bounded by Tieton Drive and Pine Street and certain alley right -of -way bounded by South 6th Avenue, South 7th Avenue, Tieton Drive and Pine Street, subject to certain conditions. 7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION zs A. PRESENTATION FROM CLEAR CREEK DAM TASK FORCE Shirley Doty, Chairman of the Clear Creek Dam Task Force, introduced speakers who were present to request'City assistance in funding the Clear Creek Dam project. 'Joe Andreotti, 1802 West Chestnut, reviewed the history of Clear Lake and its value as a recreational resource. YMCA Board member Jim Berg, 271 Canfield Road, noted the importance of Clear Lake in providing recreational opportunities for local youth at Camp Dudley. Norm Anderson, Vice President of the Camp Prime Time Board, stressed the value of the Lake for camp activities for terminally ill children and their families. Neil Dickinsen, co -chair of the Finance Committee, 2 04 SEPTEMBER 17, 1991 stated that the Task Force is requesting a $50,000 contribution from the City. This would duplicate the amount of the Yakima County contribution. Mr. Dickinsen stated that the Task Force would like a pledge by October but payment could. be. made in the first quarter of 1992. Mrs. Doty added that church camp sponsors (LDS and Grace Brethren) have been involved, in the fund raising_ drive, and this has truly become a,community wide project. Betty Nelson, 5107 Douglas Drive, endorsed the project on behalf of Soroptomist, International. Prime Time Board Member Ralph Berthon, 19 Hall Avenue, encouraged Council to authorize the expenditure. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO INSTRUCT STAFF TO EXPLORE POSSIBLE FUNDING SOURCES" TO .PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROTECT AT THE REQUEST ) AMOUNT, WITH A REPORT TO COUNCIL IN ONE WEEK. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 8. REPORT FROM CUSTOMER' SERVICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING CLEAN AIR AUTHORITY'REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACE Finance and Budget Director Hanson had nothing to add to the staff report. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO APPROVE THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR FREE PARKING. The . _,motion.carried by ,unanimous.voice vote._ 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION - REGARDING HAZARDOUS DEBRIS AND VEGETATION PROGRAM There was no one present to speak to this issue. Resolution No. D -5994, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. D -5994, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. *10. APPROVAL OF REVENUE & EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR AUGUST, 1991 The Revenue & Expenditure rerts ,for, August, 1991%ere approved. • *11. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 8, 199 ON THE VORENKAMP ANNEXATION October 8, 1991 was set as date for public hearing for the Vorenkamp Annexation. *12. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1991 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR RELOCATION OF RUBBERIZED PADS AT TWO RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS ,,ORDINANCE D. 3393, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1991 budget for the Ilr City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $51,000 in the Arterial Street Fund for expenditure during 1991 for City -wide Railroad Crossing Rubberized Pad Relocation. 13. OTHER BUSINESS • 3 SEPTEMBER 17, 1991 O . Information Items: Items of information supplied _to Council were: 9/13/91 Announcement from Department of Ecology regarding issuance of Model Toxics Control Act Enforcement Order to investigate and clean up contaminated ground water in Southeastern Yakima; Rebound Plus Monthly Report for August, 1991; Letter from Airport Manager regarding status of Airport terminal improvements. 9/5/91; Letter of response _from__ Transit, Manager regarding Dial -A -Ride program. 9/9/91;' Letter frail State Community Development Department extending deadline for classification and designation of resource lands and critical areas. • 8/30/91; Letter . from Director of Engineering and Utilities regarding fish passage and protection facilities at Naches - Cowiche and Kiona Canals. 9/4/91; Reports from Personnel Division on vacancies/hirings as of September 6, 1991; Letter of appreciation from March of Dimes for corporate support of WalkAmerica. 8/26/91; Assignments Pending in the Office of Environmental Planning as of September 17, . 1991; Agenda for September 9, 1991 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, and Minutes of their August 12, 1991 meeting; Newsletter from Yakima Valley Conference of Governments. Volume 17, No. 10; Article • from Seattle Post - Intelligencer, "New growth rules delayed with red tape." 9/6/91; . News Release regarding street closures for rail crossing improvements. 9/6/91; News Release regarding closure of Tieton Drive for street improvements .frori 5th Avenue to 16th Avenue. 9/16/91; and "Council Communique" fromythe Interagency Council on the Homeless, July /August, 1991. 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING' PENDING LITIGATION AND PROPERTY ACQUISITION, WITH IMMEDIATE AEGOURNMEDTT THEREAFTER. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. _ . 15. ,,ADJOURNMENT .' • Following the completion of - th e`Ex ecutive Session, the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 P.M. IP % i t READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: 14- l,,,,� i I,t > ar , o UNCI E I:ER DATE '/ 1 III COUNCILME _' SATE ATTEST: ''-' - eKct-4 )Q4�r,C/ ACTING CITY CLERK MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy - City Clerk Lovell 4