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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/05/1996 Business Meeting 17 CITY OF WASHINGTON NOVEMBER 5, 1996 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 Lynn Buchanan, presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp (present after 2:15 p.m.), Ernie Berger, John Klingele, John Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Puccinelli. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER • A . PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) Mayor Buchanan read a proclamation declaring the week of November 17 -23, 1996 as American Education Week in Yakima and encouraged all citizens to visit their neighborhood school and extend their commitment to public education. Don Littlefield, on behalf of the Yakima School Board, accepted the proclamation and encouraged the public to become involved in their schools. Item No. 6 was considered at this time. Steven Cooper was presented with a certificate of commendation for saving the life of an accident victim by administering CPR. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Buchanan referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 21, 1996 BUSINESS MEETING AND OCTOBER 15, 1996 SPECIAL MEETING The minutes of the October 21, 1996 Business meeting and October 15, 1996 Special meeting were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council .members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 180, NOVEMBER 5, 1996 6. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION TO STEVEN COOPER This item was considered out of sequence of the agenda under Item No. 3. 7. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE FROM SUNFAIR PARADE Bill Burwell, Yakima Sunfair Association, presented a plaque to the City in appreciation for the assistance and support for the parade. 8. PRESENTATION BY ACCESS PARATRANSIT, NEW DIAL -A -RIDE PROVIDER Pam Scott, CEO of Access Paratransit, Inc., provided copies of the Dial -A -Ride rules to the Council members and briefly explained how reservations for trips are scheduled. She invited Council members to utilize Access Paratransit during the drivers' training days on November 14th and 15th. This approach allows the employees to practice their training and provides an opportunity for the Council to participate in the process. 9. PUBLIC'HEARING ON REVENUE SOURCES AND LEVIES FOR 1997 BUDGET (SEE AD VALOREM TAX ORDINANCE) This being the time set for the public hearing, John Hanson, Director of Finance and Budget, presented the proposed Ad Valorem Tax Levy ordinance for 1997. He also directed Council's attention to the charts and schedules of overall general government revenues included with the legislation to keep in mind as budget deliberations start later this month. Mayor Buchanan opened the public hearing and invited public comments or questions about the proposed ordinance. There being no one wishing to comment, he closed the public hearing. Ordinance No. 96 -71 was read by title only, and it was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Beauchamp absent. The levy will be submitted to Yakima ' County to be included in the taxes for next year. ORDINANCE NO. 96 -71, AN ORDINANCE fixing and levying the amount of ad valorem taxes necessary to balance estimated revenue with estimated expenditures for the 1997 Budget for the City of Yakima. 10. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION There was no one wishing to comment. 11. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING POWERHOUSE CANAL PATHWAY SITE SCREENING I/ Shelley Willson, Supervising Traffic Engineer, narrated a video tape showing the footpath. She reported a neighborhood meeting was held in October to receive comments and to discuss the pedestrian pathway at 23rd Avenue and -2- 1 NOVEMBER 5, 1996 Lincoln Avenue. In. response concerns expressed in a petition by residents< =.`;;about people coming up from Lincoln Avenue via North 23rd Avenue contributing to the number of crimes in the neighborhood, several alternatives were proposed and discussed. The majority of the residents attending the meeting preferred the suggestion to install a chain link fence and also a street light. The fence would be installed for a one -year trial period, and the street light would be installed between Lincoln and Summitview Avenues. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD REQUEST FOR BOTH THE STREET LIGHT AND THE FENCE FOR $2,000. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO DIVIDE THE MOTION AND TO VOTE ON THE REQUEST TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL STREET LIGHT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Discussion ensued about whether or not to install the chain link fence, and Council Member Puccinelli suggested waiting to see if the additional light improves the situation and maybe consider installing the fence later. The question was called for a vote on the motion to install the fence. The motion failed by a 5 -2 voice vote; Beauchamp and Sims voting aye. 12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LIGHT MANUFACTURING BUSINESS INCUBATOR Glenn Valenzuela, Director of Community & Economic Development, urged the Council to approve the request to accept the grant for construction of a light manufacturing incubator and infrastructure. He provided a written response to previously asked questions from the Council. Mr. Valenzuela summarizedthe `steps necessary to complete the requirements of the grant and explained this is a debt -free facility and an EPA project manager will be working closely with the project. Resolution No. R -96 -145 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. Discussion followed. Juan Aguilar, Evergreen Community Development Association; Shirley Doty, 617 Freidline Road; George Pechtel; Dan Tilley, 313 North 31st Avenue; Marlene Kane, 803 North 5th Avenue; and Cory Hans, YVCC Small Business Center, congratulated the City of Yakima on receiving the grant. They urged the Council to take advantage of this opportunity to create new businesses and expand existing small ones therefore promoting economic development. Don Chaplain, WSU Extension, described the food processing, horticultural, and landscaping educational programs at the facility. The question was called for vote on the motion. The motion carried by a 6 -1 roll call vote; Buchanan voting nay. RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -145, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to accept, on behalf of the City of Yakima, a grant of up to $1,032,909 from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, -3- 1:82. NOVEMBER 5, 1996 for construction of a light manufacturing incubator and infrastructure at the Yakima International Airport - McAllister Field, and further designating and authorizing the City Manager to act as the official representative of the City and to take such additional steps as may be necessary and prudent to complete transactions associated with the grant. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS FIRE STATION #3 BY SEALED BID RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -146, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of real property, known as Fire Station Number Three, located at 3418 W. Summitview Avenue, Yakima, Washington. *14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF FINAL AMENDED PLAT FOR ASPEN VILLAGE RESOLUTION NO. R -96 -147, A RESOLUTION ratifying the Hearing Examiner's decision approving amendment of the Aspen Village final plat, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the revised final plat. *15. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT TO COLUMBIA ASPHALT FOR FRUITVALE POWER CANAL PROJECT ( STANDARD MOTION VB -- ACCEPT CONTRACT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) The report from the City Water /Irrigation Manager, dated September 26, 1996, with respect to the completion of the work on the Irrigation Inlet Repair project, performed by Columbia Asphalt, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *16. SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR NOVEMBER 19, 1996: A. NORTH 48TH AVENUE ANNEXATION November 19, 1996 was set as the date of public hearing to consider the North 48th Avenue annexation. B. MODESTO WAY ANNEXATION November 19, 1996 was set as the date of public hearing to consider the Modesto Way annexation. 17. PRESENTATION OF RECOMMENDED ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING HOUSE BILL 1724 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ON PROCESS FOR REVIEWING APPLICATIONS (NO FINAL ACTION REQUIRED UNTIL 11/19 MEETING - PROVIDED FOR DISCUSSION ONLY) Joan Davenport, Supervising Planner, referenced the draft ordinance written to encompass permit provisions from statewide legislation. The purpose of the "Regulatory Reform I/ Bill" is to set time limits on the permitting process and is basically aimed at larger entities. Although Yakima does not take a long time to process permit applications, other cities will have to streamline their permit process to conform to - 4 - 183 NOVEMBER.5, 1996 the time limits. Council Member Barnett requested the 120 - day time for Notice)of FinalDecision on page 2 of the proposed ordinance be revised to reflect current local operating procedures. Also, which "Board of Appeals" needs to be identified on page 11 of the proposed ordinance. I/ Ms. Davenport suggested the Council consider as a policy decision whether to delegate the Hearing Examiner as the final authority for long plats. The City Council may delegate the authority to the Hearing Examiner. Ms. Davenport explained the state requires SEPA review and the permitting processes to be combined thus creating an integrated and consolidated review process. It will require public notice and comment periods for most of the applications, and it will require a maximum processing time for permits. There was discussion about the reviewing authority and policy, consistency analysis, which regulatory reform does not address. Council Member Barnett felt that the application must be determined to be consistent with the applicable policy before a decision can be made. Larry Peterson, Assistant City Attorney, explained this new law, 36.70B RCW, protects applicants from the rules being changed after development occurs. Change should be done separately. There was continued discussion about the flexibility of development standards and how the development community would view the new rules -- whether it was fair -- further analysis will be developed by the Legal Department. Discussion also included the permit process versus the annual amendment process, as well as what latitude the Council will have to make changes. 18. OTHER BUSINESS , Glenn Valenzuela gave a status report on the Neighborhood Improvement Projects. He expects this to come to Council for action at the next Council meeting. Al Chronister, Fire Chief, outlined mitigation measures that need to be done to improve emergency response time when there is a train blocking the crossing. Those include striping "D" Street; eliminating parking at the intersection to alleviate eastbound traffic; install signal flashing lights and poles and install no parking signs; create a free right lane off of "D" Street; and monitoring intersections. There was discussion about the effects of the new train traffic including the delayed response time to the Westside which is expected. Mayor Buchanan felt a Fire Department Location Study is needed to further study the issue. It was MOVED BY BARNETT SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER AND FIRE CHIEF TO INITIATE THE APPROPRIATE ISSUES THAT THEY WANT TO PUT IN PLACE AND FIND THE APPROPRIATE FUNDING. Council Member Beauchamp requested that the Railroad's phone number be published so the public can call when the warning signals aren't working correctly. The City Attorney was asked if the railroad can be fined for false signals, and who is responsible for not only monitoring the railroad alarm -5- 1 -8.4. NOVEMBER 5, 1996 systems but for the retrofitting process. Chief Chronister commented that this is a real quality of life issue and will be a mitigation process to continue over the next few years. More costly items will have to be addressed. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Glenn Valenzuela explained the final draft document of the Growth Management Plan is available. He indicated a Joint hearing will be on January 14, 1997. I/ Council Member Beauchamp thanked the Council and staff for their support during the 25th Anniversary of OIC. Mayor Buchanan announced he has been invited to represent Eastern Washington Cities on the Aviation Policy Advisory Committee. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: Agendas for the November 6, 1996 Charter Civil Service and Police & Fire Civil Service Commissions Special Meeting and November 7, 1996 Regular Meeting and Minutes from October 3, 1996 Joint Meeting. 11/1/96; Letter from HUD Office of Public Housing concerning Public Housing Management Assessment as High Performer for Yakima Housing Authority. 11/05/96; Letter from Department of Health announcing award of Certificate of Competency to Dueane Calvin. 10/18/96; Agenda for the November 7, 1996 DARC meeting and minutes of its October 3, 1996 meeting; Monthly Annexation Status Report for October 1996; Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of November 5, 1996; Yakima Transit Third Quarter 1996 Report; Office of Neighborhood Development Monthly Report for October 1996; and Article from September 1996 Urban Land, "Building Livable Communities ". 19. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION AND THEN TO ADJOURN TO NOVEMBER 12, 1996 AT 9:00 AM FOR BUDGET REVIEW (POLICE, FIRE, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT). The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. -6- 1'.8‘ 5 NOVEMBER 5, 1996 20. ADJOURNMENT ,TO NOVEMBER, 12, 1996 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR BUDGETREVIEW (POLICE, FIRE, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 4 :35 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: �r?��'" C ' ,G� fpii ,CIL MEMBER DATE ` G e __1 %'C • CO NCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK L :UCHANAN, MAYOR • Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office • • • • • • • • • 1 • -7-