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Home My WebLink About11/19/1991 Business Meeting 64 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTiON NOVEMBER 19, 1991 BUSINESS MEETING 1. ROLL CALL The City Council net in session on this date at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Mayor Pat Berndt, presiding, Oouncilmembers Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, George Pechtel, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City.Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, .City Clerk Roberts and Clerk Harris also present. 2. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was given by Councilmember Beauchamp. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Berndt announced she will be attending the AWC Urban Agenda meeting in Seattle on Thursday, November 21, 1991, and on Friday, November 22, she and City Manager Zais will attend the AWC Legislative Committee 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. It was the general consensus that Item No. 11, as requested, be removed from the Agenda. The 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. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate its on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 1991 The Council minutes of the November 5, 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 MEETING ON $UNCREST II FINAL PLAT (VICINITY 28TH AVE./MEAD) (SEE RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT) (CONTINUED FROM 11/12/92) This being the time set for the public. meeting, Associate Planner { Davenport recommended approval of the final plat. City Engineer French showed a video and circulated photographs of the property. It was the consensus of the Council that property being improved by NOVEMBER 19, 1991 6 5 private developers should follow the standards as Public Works projects, for the goodwill of the neighborhood. Mayor Berndt expressed concern over the abandoned autos and the lack of sidewalks on both sides of the street. Resolution No. D -6025, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SEMON, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Councilmembers Beauchamp and Buchanan expressed their desire to have a follow -up on this property to see if the general clean -up improvements were accomplished. .:RESOLUTION NO. D - 6025, A RESOLUTION approving the Suncrest II final plat and subdivision submitted by United Builders of Washington for 27 -lots at South 28th Avenue, South of Mead Avenue, subject to all of the conditions contained in the Hearing Examiner's Recommendation; and authorizing the Mayor to sign the final plat for Suncrest II. 7, PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RECONSIDERATION OF CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT AREA This being the time set for public hearing, Transit Manager Schultz • stated the City's position on the Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA). Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing. Speaking in favor of the City's participation were: Larry Matthews, 805 S. 17th, Avenue; representing the Citizens for Accountability and Responsible Government, Mary Hersey, 419 S. 67th Avenue, Jerry Henderson, 309 N. 35th Avenue, Jim McLean, 1418 Jefferson, Eve Franz, 7 N. 9th Avenue,'; Greg Heartburg, 1508 S. 74th Avenue, . 'Sister Maryrita Rbade;. representing Heritage College, Daniel Snobel, 9303 Wide Hollow Road, Lucinda Getz, 4908 Castleview, Office of Aging & Long Time Care; Betsy Nagle-McNaughton, 207 S. 31st Avenue, Planned Parenthood; Matt Fairbanks, 814 S. 5th Avenue, Interfaith Volunteer Services; Nancy Faller, 2207 Barge, and Bill Wright, former owner of the Selah Trolley. It was the consensus of these citizens that it would be a benefit to the City of Yakima and its citizens to be a part of the PTBA, both for environmental and financial reasons - , as well as citizen convenience. • There being no further public. comment, Mayor Berndt closed the public hearing. It was the consensus of the Council that they need more information to act on this issue in a responsible manner. It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY SEMON, TD OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND MAKE A DECISION BY DECEMBER 3, 1991 AND MAKE THIS (1/ DECISION KNOWN TO THE PUBLIC. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 8. PUBLIC HEARING ON EAST VIOLA/FRONTAGE ROAD ANNEXATION (SEE ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY) Bruce Benson, Associate Planner, reviewed the annexation with Council and recommended approval. This being the time set for public hearing, Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak. There being no citizen wishing to speak to this issue, the public meeting was closed. Ordinance No. 3415 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUC ANAN, SECONDED ;" 6 6 NOVEMBER 19, 1991 BY SIMS, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 3415, AN (ORDINANCE annexing property to the City of Yakima and zoning said property. (East Viola /Frontage Road Annexation) 9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION None 10. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS\ 1992 BUDGET Lon Wyrick, Director of Conference of Governments presented his budget and explained their personnel staffing practices. It was QED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPR NE THE BUDGET. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPOINTING- GLEN WARREN AS THE CITY'S PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR 1992 AND 1993 Councilmember Semon felt the public defender service should be put out for bid, considering the high cost and the time lapse since the last bid. Councilmember Beauchamp suggested approving the contract for one year, then putting it out for bid. It was MOVED BY • PECHTEL, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, 10 APPOINT GLEN WARREN AS CITY PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR ONE YEAR, THEN DIRECT STAFF TO GO OUT FOR BIDS FOR THE 1993 CONTRACT. It was MOVED BY BUK ANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, 1U AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE THE 5% INCREASE FOR 1992. The motion carried by 5-2 roll call vote. Berndt and Sims voting nay. Mayor Berndt stated she voted against the motion because she felt it should be a two year contract. Councilmember Sims stated he voted against the motion because he felt the process should begin right away, if it was going to be put out for bids. The question was called for a vote on the motion as amended. The motion carried by 6-1 voice vote; Sims voting nay. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SEWER REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT WITH GARY LUKEHART FOR PROPERTY CN 34TH AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. D -6026, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Gary Lukehart for the partial reimbursement of construction cost for a public sewer line. NOVEMBER 19, 1991 6 7 *13. APPROVAL OF THIRD QUARTER 1991 INSURANCE REPORT The Third Quarter 1991 Insurance Report was accepted. ' *14. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMEN'1S FOR: ' A. WEST CHESTNUT SEWER PROJECT The report from the City Engineer dated November 7, 1991, with respect to the completion of the work on the West Chestnut Sewer Project, performed by Central Concrete & Utilities, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. . B. 40TH AVENUE COORDINATION PROTECT The report from the City Engineer dated November 12, 1991, with respect to the completion of the work on the 40th Avenue Coordination Project, performed by Columbia Asphalt & Gravel, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. 15. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE CREATING A'150' WIDE FIRE BREAK IN LIEU OF REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS VEGETATION Leonard Hall, Supervising Code. Inspector, and Councilmember Beauchamp explained the proposed fire break 'amendment. Councilmember Beauchamp expressed a need for the City to check fire breaks, for tumbleweeds. Ordinance No. 3416 having. been read by title, it - was MOVED BY BOCHANAN, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, THAT THE ORDINANCE. BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll' call vote. • ORDINANCE NO. 3416, AN ORDINANCE relating to fire; requiring property owners to remove growing or dead vegetation and debris which constitutes an existing or potential fire hazard; or in lieu of removal, creating a 150 foot wide .firebreak; and amending Subsection 10.05.100A of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *16. SECOND. READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1991 WATER BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUND FOR PURCHASE OF MATERIALS FOR NEW WATER SERVICES An Ordinance amending the 1991 Water Budget and appropriating funds for the purchase of materials for new water services, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3417, AN FINANCE amending the 1991 budget for the City of Yakima; making an appropriation of $70,000 in the 474 - Water Fund for expenditure during 1991 for the purchase of new water meter service material. 6 8 NOVEMBER 19, 1991 *17. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1991 IRRIGATION BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF WATER SHARE ASSESSMENTS, OVERTIME, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE BY CONTRACTORS AND OPER2;TING EQUIPMENT IN THE IRRIGATION DIVISION An Ordinance amending the 1991 Irrigation Budget and appropriating funds for payment of water share assessments, overtime, professional services, repair and maintenance by contractors and operating equipment in the Irrigation Division, having been read by title only, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3418, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1991 budget for the City of Yakima; making an appropriation of $28,200 in the 146 - Irrigation Fund for expenditure during 1991 for payment of water share assessments, overtime, professional services, repair and maintenance by contractors and operating equipment. 18. OTHER BUSINESS None. Information Items: Items of information provided for Council were: Memo from Director of Public Works and Transit Customer Relations regarding Trolley Ridership. 11/15/91; Copy of "Slice of Life" submission regarding Yakima Transit Holiday Service is Back! "; News Release regarding Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) Meeting on November 21, 1991. 11/14/91; Letter fran AEC regarding Board communication. 10/25/91; Agenda for City of Yakima November 20, 1991 Hearing Examiner meeting agenda; Assignments pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of November 19, 1991; Yakima Housing Authority Agenda for November 13, 1991 meeting and minutes of its September 25, 1991 meeting; Yakima County Clean Air Authority Minutes of Board meeting of November 6, 1991; Agenda for Executive Conference of Governments Committee meeting on November 18, 1991 and minutes of its October 21, 1991 meeting; and "The Changing Northwest" newsletter of the Northwest Policy Center; Volume 3, Issue 4; October/November 1991. 19. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROPERTY ACQUISITION It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUL IANAN, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTION SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROPERTY ACQUISITION, WITH IMMEDIATE ADOOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO DER 26, 1991, AT 8:30 A.M., FOR CONTINUATION OF BUDGET REVIEW. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 20. 3:30 P.M. — CONTINUATION OF BUDGET REVIEW (PARKS AND RECREATION - BUDGET PAGE 349 - POLICY ISSUE PAGE 104) Due to lateness of the hour, this discussion was postponed to 8:30 A.M. on November 26, 1991. NOVEMBER 19, 1991 6 9 1 21. ADJOURNMENT Following camp1etion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 5:16 P.M. II/ READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: /V cal ■ t ER COUNC 1:ER ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR Minutes prepared by Clerk Harris v.t,1