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Home My WebLink About09/24/1991 Business Meeting 06. CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON SEPTEMBER 24, 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, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Councilmember George Pechtel absent and excused. Assistant City Manager Stouder, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Lovell also present. 2. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Buchanan led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Councilmember Sims reported on the Council Committee „meeting with Selah regarding alternatives to the trolley going to the Selah Civic Center. They agreed to meet again after staff has an opportunity to review the suggestions made at the meeting. 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.. Item No 17 was removed ' from the Agenda. There being no other changes, the City ".Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, includingresolutiohS '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. (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 10, 1991 BUSINESS MEETING AND SEPTEMBER 17, 1991 ADJOURNED MEETING The Council minutes of the September 10, 1991 Business Meeting and the September 17, 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. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Sheridan Folsom, 1409 South 29th Avenue, presented a petition requesting two four -way stop signs on 10th Avenue, between Nob Hill Boulevard and Mead Avenue. He recommended Logan and Viola Avenues as the best locations for stop signs. Mayor Berndt could see no objection to the request since this is a residential neighborhood, and the residents would like the signs. Councilmember Sims felt 'SEPTEMBER , 24, 1991 7 that staff should study the request since 10th Avenue is a main north/south route across town. It'was MOVED,BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO DIRECT STAFF TO STUDY THESE INTERSECTIONS AND REPORT TO COUNCIL NEXT WEEK. 'The motion- .carried by unanimous voice vote; Pechtel absent. 7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND DEBRIS ABATEMENT PROGRAM Code Administration Manager Shampine stated that he had nothing to add to the staff. report. There being no one present.to speak to .i . the issue, and Resolution No. D -5995, having.�been;read,by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Pechtel absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -5995, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. 8. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE A CHANGE IN DOWNTOWN TROLLEY SERVICE AND DECLARE THE CHANGE FARE -FREE Transit Planner Haddix reviewed the staff recommendation to modify the downtown trolley route to serve the hotel /restaurant trade on North First Street. Resolution No. D -5996, having been read by title, It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY. BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous, voice vote; Pechtel absent: • RESOLUTION NO. D -5996, A RESOLUTION modifying the routing of the fare free downtown trolley _bus service.. 9. REPORT FROM ENGINEERING AND FINANCE DIVISIONS REGARDING CLEAR CREEK DAM FUNDING Finance and Budget Director Hanson presented a proposal to fund a $50,000 contribution to the Clear Creek Task Force through savings in construction costs on the Fairview -Sumac project. Councilmember Barnett questioned the legality of using funds designated by emergency resolution for a specific project. Mr.,Hanson suggested the 'Water: Reserve Fund as;le an, alternative funding source. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE REPORT AND FUND THE $50,000 REQUEST THROUGH THE WATER RESERVE 'FUND. The motion carried by.unanimous voice vote.; Pechtel absent. On behalf of the Clear Creek Task Force, Shirley Doty, 4902 Englewood, thanked Council for approving the contribution. City Attorney Vanek recommended that the contribution be sent directly to the Bureau of Reclamation. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION' AUTHORIZING VACATION OF AN EASEMENT DEED WITHIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH 18TH AVENUE /TAHOMA AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. D- 5997, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager ?• • and the-City Clerk of Yakima to execute a release of easement regarding ;property of= James E., Guthrie. s - • -2- 8 SEPTEMBER 24, 1991 *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING - CONTRACT FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE SPRAYFIELD'(WWTP) RESOLUTION NO. D -5998, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a contract with Larry Darman d /b /a LD MAR Farms for a sprayfield grazing and forage operation. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF GRANT DOCUMENTS FOR YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL RESOLUTION NO. D -5999, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA AND YAKIMA COUNTY authorizing, ratifying, and adopting a Project Application, Standard DOT Title Assurances, and Grant Agreement for federal assistance, between the Federal Aviation Administration and the Yakima Air Terminal Board for project number 3 -53- 0089 -12. 13. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ADOPTING THE 1991 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODES Code Administration Manager Shampine advised Council that he met with the officers of the Home Builders Association, and they are all in concert with the adoption of the new codes. A. UNIFORM FIRE CODE., 1991 EDITION - Ordinance No. 3394, having been read by title; it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Pechtel absent. ORDINANCE NO. 3394, AN ORDINANCE relating to fire code; adopting by reference the Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition, copyright 1991 by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association, and making deletions therefrom and amendments thereto; and amending Sections 10.05.010, 10.05.020, and 10.05.025, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. B. WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE Ordinance No. 3395, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote;' Pechtel absent. ORDINANCE NO. 3395, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; adopting by reference the Washington State Energy Code, setting new energy - conservation standards for commercial and residential structures within the City of Yakima; repealing existing energy code standards; repealing Chapter. 11.05 and reenacting a new Chapter 11.05 and the various sections thereof as a new chapter and new sections of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. C. UNIFORM BUILDING CODE Ordinance No. 3396, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY , BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Pechtel absent. -3- SEPTEMBER 24, 1991 0 9 • 4 ,ORDINANCE NO. 3396, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; adopting by reference the Uniform Building Code, 1991 Edition, copyright 1991 by the International Conference of Building Officials, regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion,; demolition, occupancy, ; . equipment, use, ,height, area maintenance of buildings or structures in the City of Yakima; and amending Sections 11.04.010, 11.04.015, 11.04.020, 11.04.025, 11.04.027, • 11.04.055 and 11.04.070, all of the City of YakimarMunicipal Code. D. UNIFORM HOUSING CODE • Ordinance No. 3397, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE ' ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Pechtel absent. ORDINANCE NO. 3397, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; adopting by reference the Uniform Housing Code, 1991. Edition, published by International Conference of Building Officials, as the housing code of the City of Yakima and making amendments thereto; declaring violations thereof to constitute misdemeanors and providing punishment for such and amending Sections 11.20.005, 11.20.010, 11.20.030, 11.20.050, 11.20.055, and 11.20.060, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. E. UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS Ordinance No. 3398, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Pechtel absent. ORDINANCE NO. 3398, AN ORDINANCE relating to buildings; adopting by reference the Uniform Code for the Abatement ; of .; ; +Dangerous Buildings, 1991 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, and making amendments thereto; defining terms; providing for the repair or demolition of dangerous buildings; establishing procedures for recovering the cost of such repair or demolition; amending Sections 11.46.010, 11.46.030, and 11.46.040, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code., F. UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE., : Ordinance No. 3399, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS,. SECONDED BY BUCHANAN,. TO ADOPT,THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; -Pechtel absent. • ORDINANCE' NO. 3399, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; adopting by reference and amending certain sections of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1991 Edition, by the International Conference of Building Officials and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, together with "Appendix A ", Uniform Mechanical Code Standards, and "Appendix B ", Steam and Hot Water Boilers, Steam and Hot Water Piping (Hydronics), "Appendix C ", Sizing of Ventilating Systems serving appliances equipped with -4- 1 ® SEPTEMBER 24, 1991 draft hoods and appliances listed for use Type B vents; and amending Sections 11.32.010, 11.32.015, 11.32.060, 11.32.070, 11.32.075 and 11.32.100, all oft the City of Yakima'Municipal Code. G. = UNIFORM SIGN CODE Ordinance No. 3400, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SEMON, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Pechtel absent. ORDINANCE NO. 3400, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; adopting by reference, and amending certain sections of, the Uniform Sign Code, 1991 Edition, copyright 1991 by the International Conference of Building Officials; amending Sections 11.08.010, 11.08:020, 11.08.025, 11.08.027 and 11.08.029, all of the City of Yakima Municipal -Code. ' H. UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE • Ordinance No. 3401, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY°SEMON, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Pechtel absent. ORDINANCE NO. 3401, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; adopting by reference the Uniform Plumbing Code, , 1991 Edition, of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; amending Sections 11.44.010, 11.44.040, 11.44.041, 11.44.042 and Subsection 11.44.050 B ;'all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING- ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL' OBLIGATION BONE6 FOR SINGLE FAMILY REHAB PROGRAM /HOUSING 5 -YEAR PLAN Block Grant Manager Kracht advised Council that this ordinance gives the City the authority to borrow $400,000 to be used within the Housing budget for single family rehabilitation programs. This is the first step of the 5 -year financial plan approved by Council on November 20, 1990. Ms. Kracht explained that a public hearing is a requirement for a bond issue. Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone present to speak to the issue. There being none, Mayor Berndt closed the public hearing. Ordinance No. 3402, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SEMON, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Pechtel absent. ORDINANCE• NO. 3402," AN ORDINANCE of the Council" of'the City of Yakima, Washington, providing for the issuance, sale and delivery of limited tax general obligation bonds for the purpose of funding a program for rehabilitation of single - family owner- occupied residences; authorizing the execution of bonds of the City in the principal amount of not to exceed $400,000; providing for the disposition of the proceeds of such bonds; fixing the form, interest, rate, terms, maturity and covenants of such bonds; and creating a fund from which the principal of and interest on such bonds shall be paid. • -5- SEPTEMBER 24, 1991 1 1 *15. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING SEMI AUTOMATIC DEFIBRILLATION EQUIPMENT: A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE TO PHYSIO CONTROL 0 RESOLUTION NO. D -6000, A RESOLUTION authorizing the procurement of • .LifePak- 300 Automatic Defibrillators - from.' Physio Control Corporation, Redmond, Washington, without calling for bids. B. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1991 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM EMS FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE An Ordinance amending the 1991 Budget and appropriating funds, for the purchase of defibrillator equipment, having been read by title only,. was laid on the table for one week7' until October 1, 1991. *16. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE .RELATING 'ID PERSONNEL .BENEFITS FOR EXEMPT EMPLOYEES ORDINANCE NO. 3403, AN ORDINANCE relating to personnel, relating specifically to employment benefits provided to management employees, amending Subsections 2.04.030 A,- 2.20 A, 2.24,010 B, 2.40.020 A, and 2.40.030 A, and amending .Sections 2.04.060 and 2.20.085, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *17. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REGARDING SICK LEAVE AND VACATION POOL FOR EXEMPT EMPLOYEES This item was removed from the Agenda. *18. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1991 TRANSIT CAPITAL FUND BUDGET PROVIDING FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION An Ordinance amending the 1991 Budget and appropriating funds for the Transit Transfer Facility land acquisition and relocation costs, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week, until October 1, 1991. 19. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Berndt recognized the presence of 5th grade Camp Fire Girls from Roosevelt School and their leader, Ann Harrison. The girls attended the meeting as part of a leadership project. Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: 9/11/91 Letter from State Representative Chandler regarding meeting of the House Republican Legislative Task Force on Transportation - Tuesday, September 24, 1991; 9/19/91 News Release from Department of Ecology regarding ground water contamination in downtown Yakima; 9/19/91 News Release regarding street . construction closures for the week of September 23rd; 9/17/91 Letter from State Department of Community -6- 1 2 SEPTEMBER 24, 1991 Development regarding grant awarded to the City of Yakima under the 1991 Drug Control and System Improvement Formula Grant Program; 9/17/91 Notice of Non - Compliance and Stop Order issued by Code Administration Manager; 9/18/91 Letter to Community Development Director regarding Weed Abatement on Swan Avenue; Rebound Plus Property Status Report. 9/19/91; Assignments Pending in the Office of Environmental Planning as of September 24, 1991; Monthly Report of the Chief of Police for August, 1991•-Notice of "Special Meeting of the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners on September 21, 1991; Agenda for the September 12, 1991 Meeting of the Yakima Air Terminal Board and Minutes of its July 25, August 8 and August 14, 1991' . Meetings; Notice of Meeting of Northeast Yakima Neighborhood Association on Thursday, September 26, 1991. 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED BY'B CHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, PO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND PENDING AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION,' WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Pechtel absent. 21. ADJOURNMENT , n Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned: at 3:30 P.M. ' - - READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: / / �,, i C' NCILMEMBER DA • /OS* CO CILMEMBE DATE - ATTEST: .>O � c,, gaz �� T CITY CLERK MAYOR • Minutes Prepared by Deputy City Clerk Lovell • -7-