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Home My WebLink About06/23/1998 Business Meeting 17 1 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON JUNE 23 1998 BUSINESS MEETING I/ 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 John Puccinelli, presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan, John Klingele, Mary Place, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, and City Clerk Roberts also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Beauchamp gave the Invocation, and Council Member Buchanan led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) Mayor Puccinelli announced that City Manager Zais received an excellent report at his annual review. Council Member Beauchamp commended Mr. Zais for his 20 years as City Manager. There are many accomplishments and successful endeavors due to his outstanding leadership ability. City Manager Zais recognized the tremendous staff support he has received during his tenure and service to the City of Yakima. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Puccinelli 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 consensus of the Council to remove Item No. 14 from the agenda, to add Item No. 10 and to remove Item No. 15 from the Consent 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 ADOPTED. 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.) 172 JUNE 23, 1998 *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MARCH 31, 1998 ADJOURNED MEETING AND MAY 19 AND JUNE 2, 1998 BUSINESS MEETINGS The minutes of the March 31, 1998 Adjourned Meeting and May 19 and June 2, 1998 Business meetings 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 ON THE 1999 -2004 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) (SEE RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROGRAM) This being the time set for the public hearing, Fred French, City Engineer, presented the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program for 1999 -2004. There are 12 funded projects, many of which are existing projects that may not be completed by the end of 1998. Two new projects, Yakima Avenue between 1 Street and 7 Avenue programmed currently for 2001, and Yakima Avenue between 7 and 16 Avenues currently programmed for 2002, are included in the Plan. Mr. French stated that correspondence has been received from the Bicycle /Pedestrian Advisory Committee requesting additional funding beyond the $10,000 allocated for sidewalk construction projects. It is estimated that approximately $400,000 would be required for the projects they have in mind. Another requested project is for bus stops and pull outs. Storm drain issues are included to allow the City to spend gas tax revenue. Council Member Place referred to the 20 -Year Plan and pointed out that the 10 Avenue Improvement project, as well as the 32 Avenue project, are no longer part of the plan. The 10 Avenue Right -of -Way has been vacated for the hospital and Council dispensed with the 32 Avenue project. City Manager Zais assured Council that staff will verify if the 32 Avenue project should be deleted. Mr. French stated that since these projects are included in the 20 -Year Plan, which is not sent to the state, these projects can be dropped from the Plan. Mayor Puccinelli opened the public hearing and invited testimony from the audience. There being no one wishing to comment, the public hearing was closed. Resolution No. R -98 -89 having been read by title only, it. was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO I/ APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. 2 1.7 3 JUNE 23, 1998 RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -89, A RESOLUTION adopting a Six Year Transportation Improvement program for the period of 1999 through 2004 for the construction of streets and arterial streets in the City of Yakima. 7. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AHTANUM ROAD ANNEXATION (SEE ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY) This being the time set for the public hearing, Bruce Benson, Associate Planner, described the 94 -acre annexation area, which is located south of the Airport and west, of 16 Avenue. There are 13 tax parcels which account for 86% of the assessed valuation. The population is estimated to be about 10 -20 people. Mayor Puccinelli opened the public hearing and invited testimony from the public. There being no one wishing to comment, he closed the public hearing. Ordinance No. 98 -21 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. ORDINANCE NO. 98 -23, AN ORDINANCE annexing property to the City of Yakima and zoning said property, effective August 1, 1998. (Ahtanum Road Annexation) 8. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION • Doug Picatti, 2004 West Yakima Avenue, President of the Westside Merchants Association; Lana Burwell, owner of Custom Vacuum, at 102 South 5 Avenue; Jerry Henderson, 309 North 35 Avenue; and Mark Peterson, owner of H & H Furniture at 211 West Yakima Avenue, provided a brief overview of the organization and past efforts to resolve problems for the merchants from 1 Avenue to 16 Avenue. A study session was requested with the Council to discuss parking enforcement, snow removal procedures, and code enforcement in the westside area. Aileen Kane, 701 South 14 Avenue, prayed that the Council would be given guidance in its deliberations, particularly those decisions relating to public transit. 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE (IAC) FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION FOR CHESTERLEY PARK GRANT Members from several local soccer associations spoke in support of the grant application because more soccer fields are needed at Chesterley Park. There was a considerable • 3 174 JUNE 23, 1998 amount of discussion concerning funding, the improvements planned for the soccer field, the status of the request for the skate park facility, and the facilities that Pasco and )other neighboring communities have built recently. Resolution No. R -98 -90 having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -90, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to sign a' funding assistance application for an outdoor recreation or habitat conservation project to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation as provided in Chapter 43.98A RCW Washington Wildlife and Recreation program and all other applications, agreements, amendments and documents for the purpose of developing the Chesterley Park Expansion Project. *10.CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FAA GRANT FUNDS FOR • AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS JOINT RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -91, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA AND YAKIMA COUNTY ratifying an Application for Federal Assistance and Standard DOT Title VI Assurances, and authorizing the execution and acceptance of a Grant Agreement for Federal Assistance and Certificate of Sponsor's Attorney between the Federal Aviation Administration and the City of Yakima and Yakima County. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT OF WEEDY LOTS RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -92, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Code Administration Manager to clear certain weedy lots. *12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SEWER MAIN REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT WITH GREG AHMANN RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -93, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a Sewer Utility System Reimbursement Agreement and Conveyance between the City of Yakima and Greg Ahmann. *13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING DATE OF HEARING BEFORE THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR JULY 23, 1998 TO CONSIDER THE POTTER RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATION (BETWEEN VOELKER AND LEDWICH AVENUES) RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -94, A RESOLUTION fixing the time for public hearing before the Hearing Examiner on July 23, 1998, on a petition filed with the City Clerk by Debra Potter and 4 175 JUNE 23 , 1998 neighbors to vacate an alley right -of -way between Voelker & Ledwi Avenues, and Pierce & King Streets. 14. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO REMOVE TRAFFIC ISLANDS ON THIRD STREET IN FRONT OF THE CAPITOL THEATRE This item was removed from the agenda. 15. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH EAGLE PLANNING SERVICES FOR TECHNICAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE Glenn Rice, Assistant City Manager, was available to respond to questions from the Council about filling an existing opening in the Planning Department. After discussion to clarify this request, Resolution No. R -98 -95 was read by title only It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by a 5 -2 roll call vote; Barnett and Klingele voting nay. RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -95, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of an agreement for technical planning services provided by Eagle Planning Services. *16. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY'S INTENT TO REIMBURSE THE WATER FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS THROUGH THE USE OF BOND PROCEEDS RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -96, A RESOLUTION to declare the City's intent to use bond proceeds to reimburse, with certain restrictions, construction costs related to Water Improvements contained in the 1998 budget. *17. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING INSURANCE CLAIMS REPORT FOR FIRST QUARTER 1998 RESOLUTION NO. R- 98 -97, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 1 Quarter 1998 Insurance Claims Report. *18. ACCEPTANCE OF APRIL 1998 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE (BUDGET) REPORT The April 1998 Revenue and Expenditure (Budget) Report was accepted. *19. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENTS (STANDARD MOTION V - - ACCEPT PROJECT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) FOR: A. ;`R" STREET EXTENSION TO NORTH 1 STREET 5 1 JUNE 23, 1998 The report from the City Engineer, dated June 10, 1998, with respect to the completion of the work on the " R" Street Extension to North First Street project, performed by Superior Paving Company, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. B. FAIR AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The report from the City Engineer, dated March 12, 1998, with respect to the completion of the work on the Fair Avenue Improvement Project, performed by Superior Paving Company, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. C. 9 AVENUE WATERMAIN EXTENSION The report from the City Engineer, dated June 9, 1998, with respect to the completion of the work on 9th Avenue Watermain Extension Project, performed by DeBlasio Construction, Inc., was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. *20. APPROVAL OF RIGHT -OF -WAY USE PERMIT FOR SIGN RELOCATION AT 712 SOUTH 1 STREET REQUESTED BY MASTER TUNE The Right -of -Way Use Permit to relocate a sign at 712 South 1 Street, requested by Paul and Diane Richards for Master Tune was approved. *21. ACCEPTANCE OF 1997 YEAR -END VEHICLE INCIDENT /COLLISION REPORT The 1997 Year -End Vehicle Incident /Collision report was accepted. *22. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE YAKIMA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE FIRE RELIEF AND PENSION BOARD MEETINGS AND BOARD COMPOSITION ORDINANCE NO. 98 -24, AN ORDINANCE relating to the firemen's relief and pension fund; changing the method of selecting the secretary for the firemen's relief and pension fund board of trustees; changing the manner in which the date of monthly meetings of the board will be determined; and amending Section 1.47.050 and Section 1.47.060 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 6 177 JUNE 23, 1998 23. OTHER BUSINESS Jerry Henderson announced that there is a lot of competition for hotel rooms this weekend because there are soccer association members in town, and there are over 500 swimmers participating in an invitational meet. Information Items: Items of information provided to Council were: Monthly Street Operations Report for May 1998; Letter from Connie Little regarding Yakima Community Television productions from May 1 - April 30, 1998; Agenda for the June 25, 1998 Hearing Examiner meeting; and City of Yakima Planning Division Assignments Pending as of June 23, 1998. 24. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION (REVIEW OF HEARING ON FEDERAL 9 CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS RULING ON CITY OF YAKIMA v. FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD) It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER TO JULY 7, 1998 AT 7:30 A.M. AT POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER CONCERNING ANIMAL ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 25. ADJOURNMENT TO JULY 7, 1998 AT 7:30 A.M. AT THE POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER RE: ANIMAL ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: `tr /COUNCJL MEMBE4 DATE if Ai A/A � outC L • T DATE ATTEST: / CITY CLERK JOHN PUCCINELLI, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and video tape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office. 7