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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/18/1994 Business Meeting 11 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON JANUARY 18, 1994 BUSINESS MEETING 1. ROLL CALL I/ 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, Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Acting City Manager Rice, City Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Acting City Manager Rice. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Archie Sutton extended an invitation to Council and the public to attend a Yakima PTA Council program, "Safe and Sound -- How to Keep Your Kids Safe in the 90's" on January 20, 1994 at Davis High School. Mayor Berndt provided an update concerning the Police Station /Legal Center. She commented about a meeting with the design staff and referred to the timeline of the project. Council Member Barnett explained the Council Committee was unable to arrive at an unanimous recommendation and then he reviewed the sequence of events concerning the City's appointment to the Airport Board. Following debate and a polling of the Council members, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BARNETT, THAT A UNANIMOUS VOTE BE CAST TO APPOINT BILL ELKINS TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL BOARD. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Berndt referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. It was the general consensus to add Item No. 10 and to remove Item No. 13 from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk I/ 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 AMENDED, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate 115 JANUARY,?18, 1994 items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 9 AND 23 AND DECEMBER 7, 14, AND 21, 1993 AND JANUARY 4 AND 11, 1994 BUSINESS MEETINGS AND JANUARY 11, 1994 ADJOURNED MEETING The minutes of the November 9 and 23 and December 7, 14, and 21, 1993 and January 4 and 11, 1994 Business Meetings and January 11, 1994 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. PRESENTATION FROM SHIRLEY DOTY REGARDING TRADE RESOURCE CENTER Shirley Doty, Manager of the Resource Center, presented a report on the Trade Resource Center, which is located in the old control tower at the Airport. She described some of the helpful ways they respond to the various requests to promote increased trade by providing a link in Eastern Washington. Ms. Doty reported the progress in the Customs Office, which is an integral part of the Foreign Trade Zone. She provided handouts to Council and explained how vital the Foreign Trade Zone will be to help provide many new jobs in the area. Glenn Phipps, Director of the Resource Center, briefly described some of the contributions and efforts of various participants in the area. Council thanked Ms. Doty for her volunteer efforts in this critical area to help stimulate jobs and improve the economy. 7. PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE CREATING THE LAUREL STREET WATER LID NO. 1051 Council Member Beauchamp excused himself from discussion on this item due to a possible conflict of interest. This being the time set for a public hearing, Al Rose, Office Engineer, was available to answer questions. Mayor Berndt opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to comment. Maxine Laton, 716 Laurel Street, described the low water pressure and expressed how much the area needs the new water line. Mayor Berndt asked for anyone else wishing to comment. There being no one, she closed the public hearing. Ordinance No. 94 -2 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY BRADO, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp not voting due to possible conflict of interest. 2 116 JANUARY 18, 1994 ORDINANCE NO. 94 -2, AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of certain property by constructing an 8 -inch public water system; establishing a Local Improvement District, providing for the method of payment thereof, and creating a special fund. 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION. Mel Stubblefield thanked Council for the report on an incident he was involved with concerning improper treatment by a couple of Police Officers. He again requested an apology by the Police Officers to the youths involved in this incident. Police Chief Green stated that a letter would be sent to each of the youths involved and they would be invited to tour the Police Department and to ride with a Police Officer. Phil Pleasant requested local government to live up to its promises made in the 1960's for equal opportunities for the black community. 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH TRADEC RELATING TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE APPLICATION Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community & Economic Development, recommended the City apply for designation as an Enterprise community and explained there is a June 18, 1994, application deadline. Phil Pleasant expressed hope that this will provide job training for minorities. Michelle Bogard, with TRADEC, explained the focus of the application process, as well as opportunities that could become available to the City. Glenn Phipps, Ki -Yak, stated he was in favor of the enterprise zone application. Resolution No. R -94 -1 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. RESOLUTION NO. R - 94 - 1, A RESOLUTION authorizing the I/ execution of a professional services agreement with Tradec, Inc. 3 117 JANUARY048, 1994 *10. REPORT FROM. STREET AND TRAFFIC OPERATIONS REGARDING REQUEST FOR WARNING DEVICE AT MID -BLOCK CROSSWALK ON 3RD STREET, BETWEEN YAKIMA AVENUE AND "B" STREET The report and staff recommendation to take no action at this time was accepted. *11. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING SUNCREST III FINAL PLAT: A. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROVISION FOR SECURITY IN LIEU OF BOND - RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -2, A RESOLUTION accepting Provision for Security In Lieu Of Bond And Lien for the Suncrest III plat. B. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR SUNCREST III SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION NO. R -94 -3, A RESOLUTION approving the Suncrest III final plat and subdivision submitted by United Builders, Inc. of Washington (Suncrest III) for 45 lots south of Mead Avenue between 32nd and 34th Avenues, subject to all of the conditions contained in the Hearing Examiner's Recommendation; and authorizing the Mayor to sign the final plat for Suncrest III. *12. APPROVAL OF SOLE SOURCE DESIGNATION AND REHABILITATION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT BIRD MANUFACTURED BIOSOLIDS CENTRIFUGE The staff report and recommendation to approve the sole source designation and rehabilitation of the Wastewater Treatment Bird manufactured biosolids centrifuge, was accepted. - 13 CONSIDERATION OF REPORT AND ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BICYCLE ROUTE ON NORTH 6TH AVENUE It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO DELAY ACTION UNTIL THE ENTIRE BICYCLE SYSTEM CAN BE REVIEWED FOR FUTURE CHANGES. There was discussion 11 concerning the need to consider alternate forms of transportation. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 14 . OTHER BUSINESS Council Member Brado commented regarding the violence in the City. After talking with several Council members, Council Member Brado explained it is time that a message be sent to law violators that violent actions will no longer be tolerated and the health and safety of the citizens is a 4 118 JANUARY 18, 1994 number one priority. He suggested a Council directed group be started to look into possible solutions and see how "zero" tolerance to this kind of action can be implemented. Mayor Berndt stated a temporary task force with real high energy is needed, whether it be at the local level or include some lobbying efforts at the State and Federal level to make needed Legislative changes. Council Member Beauchamp suggested the need to study some of the ways other communities have dealt with this problem, particularly juvenile crime. It was MOVED BY BRADO, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO CREATE A BLUE RIBBON TASKFORCE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. Mayor Berndt and Council Members Beauchamp and Brado will be appointed to this committee, with Council to provide the committee with names of people they would recommend serve. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BRADO, TO INSTRUCT STAFF TO BRING A PLAN TO INSTALL RESTROOMS AT THE NEW TRANSIT CENTER, AND IN THAT RECOMMENDATION, TWO OR THREE DIFFERENT OPTIONS TO CONSIDER. There was discussion concerning the issue. The motion carried by a 4 -3 voice vote; Berndt, Sims, and Buchanan voting nay. Council Member Brado suggested a fare for the downtown Trolleys, 25 cents for normal fare, and 15 cents for seniors, for 90 days to see how it works. After discussion concerning the expense of implementing this, it was the general consensus to refer this to the Transit Committee. There was discussion concerning Emergency Management being moved from the Department of Community Development (DCD) to the National Guard with the Adjutant General being in charge. Because DCD has become more involved with economic development and trade issues, Emergency Management would have a higher priority if under the National Guard. Mayors have been asked to support this move, and Mayor Berndt wanted to consult the rest of the Council on this issue. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO GIVE THE MAYOR THE AUTHORITY TO SUPPORT THIS CHANGEOVER. There was further discussion concerning this issue. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion . carried by unanimous voice vote; Sims abstaining. Tom McCormick asked Council to ask Council Member Beauchamp why he has not returned Mr. McCormick's telephone calls. 5 • 1 1 9 JANUARYr16 , 1994 .wtir{. 1 Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Agenda for Dr.. Martin Luther King, Jr. Program, Washington Middle School, January 17, 1994; Memorandum from Administrative Assistant to the City Manager regarding Upcoming Legislative Meetings /Hearings. 1/12/94; Meeting Notice for January 1994 Transportation Improvement Board. 1/7/94; Letter from U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding Community Development Block Grant Statement; Letter from The Rotary Club of Yakima regarding approval of funding in the amount•of $2,500 for the Graffiti program. 1/10/94; News Release from the Yakima Health District regarding Department staff reductions. 1/12/94; Notice from Washington State DOE regarding Tiger Oil Exxon. 1/94; Memorandum from Legal Department regarding Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 1/7/94; Legal Department Monthly Report for November 1993; Human Resources Report on Vacancies /Recruitment /Hiring. 12/31/93; Agenda for the January 18, 1994 Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Executive Committee meeting and minutes of its November 15, 1993 meeting Agenda for the January 19, 1994 YVCOG General Membership meeting and minutes of its December 15, 1993 meeting; ISSUES In Brief, Report of the Pew Partnership for Civic Change. Winter 1993 15. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: / ,f f / 5 .COUNCIL I " : R I DATE 1- filt Ito _ ic COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: . / . 1 1 0 ! 2 - J (;) Att CITY CLERK MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Ckovald. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office • 6