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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/20/1990 Business Meeting 442 MARCH 20, 1990 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, Council members 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 Givens also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was given by Council member Beauchamp. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Berndt read a card from Ines Rice's family expressing appreciation to the Council, and staff for the 88th Birthday Party given at City Hall for Mrs. Rice. Presentation of an engraved plaque was made by John Hanson, Director of Finance & Budget, to the City Finance Department employees for a Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting for 1988. This is the second year this Department has received this national award. The employees of the Finance Department were introduced. Marsha Graf received the individual award for being "a key employee in achieving this award ". The Mayor acknowledged the value of this department. Council member Beauchamp recommended the appointment of several members to the Historic Review Committee. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO APPOINT DIANA MCLACHLAN, MARTIN HUMPHREY, JIM NEWBILL, WILLIAM PUGH, PAM AYLMER, FRANCES HARE AND BETSY MCNAUGHTON TO THE HISTORIC REVIEW COMMITTEE. 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. By citizen request, Item No. 13 was removed from the Consent Agenda. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN,' THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE PASSED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. (Subsequent paragraphs " preceded_ by ari ' asterisk -(* ) ' indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 6, 1990 The Council minutes of March 6, 1990 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 Mayor Berndt read a proclamation designating March 18th -24th, as Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week. Dave Schneider distributed lists of activities for the Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week. He thanked the City for their support. He presented Council members with a tee shirt depicting the Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week logo and a ribbon. The logo for this year is "Straight and Mighty in 1990 ". Larry Mathews, 805 S. 17th Avenue, read a statement encouraging uninhibited debate on public issues considered by the Council. AAD /1 443 MARCH 20 1990 7. PRESENTATION BY CITY OF SELAH REGARDING REQUEST FOR DEDICATION OF YVT RIGHT -OF -WAY Glenn Rice, Director of Community & Economic Development, introduced Dave Hussell, Selah City Supervisor. Mr. Hussell showed • slides of the trolley tracks in Selah. He stated Selah is interested in acquiring both the right -of -way and facilities of the Interurban Lines in the Selah area. The Selah Council is interested in two primary issues: 1) to preserve and enhance the III transportation link between Yakima and Selah (Highway 12, pedestrian pathways from Greenway to Selah, and the Greenway pathway system); and 2) to improve Selah's South 1st Street. Selah is considering several alternatives to improve S. 1st Street, many of which include moving the trolley tracks. Jerry Henderson, 309 N. 35th Avenue, President of Yakima Interurban Trolley Lines, spoke for the protection of the Historic Railroad. Mr. Henderson requested the City of Yakima not take any action to transfer any portion of the YVT system to the City of Selah until • all plans have been reviewed and evaluated. The consensus of the " Council was, this proposal is premature at this time, with no funds being available for this. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT FOR INFORMATION ONLY. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 8. RECONSIDERATION OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT FILTER MEDIA REPLACEMENT STUDY (CONTINUED FROM BUDGET. REVIEW) Ty Wick, Superintendent Water Division, was available to respond to questions on his report. Council member Beauchamp asked if the $5,000 was the total cost? Mr. Wick's answer was "Yes ", that $20,000 has been allocated by budget, but only $5,000 was needed. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ACCEPT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION, DIRECTING STAFF TO COME BACK WITH AN AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT THE STUDY. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 9. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING METROPOLITAN PANNING PROGRAM AND FUNDING TO COMPLETE LAND USE INVENTORY Don Skone, Planning Manager, stated that a study is being conducted on a land use inventory. Geographic Data Management System funds have been used for this project, however, that funding source has been depleted. Mr. Skone asked the Council for an additional $25,000 to be redirected from the Rattlesnake feasibility study to complete the land use inventory. The Council discussed the various land use plans being developed and agreed there were no conflicts among the various plans. Council member Sims requested a summary giving the scope of the 4 -5 land use studies, as an information item. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ACCEPT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO RE- DIRECT FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FOR THIS STUDY. The motion carried by 6 -1 vote. Barnett voting nay. Mr. Barnett stated he voted nay because he feels the Rattlesnake feasibility study should remain intact. City Manager Zais commented that the City no longer needed the Rattlesnake feasibility studies to the extent that they originally did. 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF YVT INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT Larry Mathews stated that the railroad tracks on Tieton should be removed. Mayor Berndt replied that this problem is under review. Glenn Rice referred to Exhibit A attached to the agreement, a map indicating what is left of the trolley track system. The terminus on this line is at the Selah Civic Center. However, there is a portion of the track that continues to the industrial area of Selah, which Yakima Interurban Lines Association would like to utilize. Jerry Henderson referred to Item 13 -B in the agreement, stating that in view of Council's'action on Agenda Item No. 7 today, that provision will remain. He stated that the public trolley rides terminate at the Selah Civic Center. However, the AAD /2 4 4 4 MARCH 20, 1990 chartered rides go to the Selah Mining Company and are a viable part of the operation. This extended ride is an important part of the tourist trade. Also the trolleys have to be turned around at the end of the track to keep the trolley wheels properly aligned. ,. He reported the entire trolley system has been nominated and accepted as eligible on the National Historic Register. Dave Hussell requested that Yakima discontinue their trolley route to the Selah Mining Company, he would like the route to end at the Civic Center because of the safety factor of the trolley crossings. The Council questioned Mr. Henderson about any negative responses about the crossings of the trolleys and about the safety of the trolleys. Mr. Henderson answered that they have an excellent safety record and have had no complaints in recent years. The trolley does not operate in peak traffic and the crossings are flagged by personnel and never take more than a minute. Resolution No. D -5720 having been read by title, It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PECHTEL THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO AMEND THE MAP TO INCLUDE TRACKAGE FROM THE SELAH CIVIC CENTER TO THE TURN AROUND BY THE SELAH MINING COMPANY. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The question was called for a vote on the motion, as amended. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. RESOLUTION N0. D -5720, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Yakima Interurban Lines Association, Inc. for trolley car operation for 1990. *11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DENYING STREET VACATION REQUEST BY SHANNON SMITH OF NORTH 10TH AVENUE PROPERTIES RESOLUTION NO. D -5721, A RESOLUTION denying a request to vacate a portion of West "A" Street in the vicinity of North 10th Avenue. *12. PRESENTATION OF 1989 YEAR -END BUDGET REPORT The 1989 Year -End Budget report was accepted. 13. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING RESUBMISSION OF THE EASTSIDE ANNEXATION - PHASE II TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD John Elsden, Associate Planner, summarized the Eastside Annexation. He stated since the Boundary Review Board has a rule which requires an annexation be completed within one year, this phase had to be re- submitted for approval. Mr. Elsden stated 60% of the required signatures have been acquired, 75% being required. James Carson, 1519 1/2 East Nob Hill, spoke in opposition of the annexation. He stated the petition was acquired through falsification. He was concerned over fire protection in his area and the increased traffic caused by the SunDome. He was also concerned over tax increases if the annexation passed. Mr. Carson was informed by the Council that taxes in 1992 would only be increased by $25 -$30. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT AND STAFF DIRECTED TO RE- SUBMIT THIS ANNEXATION -PHASE II TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 14. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Sims asked if the irrigation water was on yet. He was answered "Yes, it is on and timed now ". There is a schedule in the newspaper on the times. Council discussed the design of the new emblem on the police vehicles. Police Captain Don Blesio reported the design was chosen from several drawings submitted to the Police Chief and depicts the Department badge. The intent was to make the vehicles more AAD /3 MARCH 20, 1990 5 44 distinctive and visible. Several Council members commented that some people think they are Lower Valley police vehicles. It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING CITIZENS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: NORTHEAST REPRESENTATIVE:' LYNN KITTELSON; NORTHWEST REPRESENTATIVE: KERRY BOWLES; ELDERLY REPRESENTATIVE: SALLY VILLAS; AND HANDICAPPED: COLETTE JOHNSON. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. III Council members discussed the possibility of breakfast meetings to discuss and exchange ideas in an informal atmosphere. City policy would not be set at these meetings, and public and press would be welcome to attend. . City Manager Zais asked the Council if they could be at the Council meeting one half hour early March 27th, for the purpose of having an official Council portrait taken. Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Memorandum from the Director of Finance & Budget and Customer Services Manager regarding Interim Agreement between the City and the Humane Society. 3/16/90; Memorandum from Director of Public Works and Acting Supervising Traffic Engineer regarding 24th Avenue /Nob Hill (Circle K). 3/15/90; Memorandum from Director of Public Works and Acting Supervising Traffic Engineer regarding Monthly Service Request Report from Traffic Engineer; Article from the March 1990 The .American Lawyer, "The Cocaine War in America's Fruitbowl "; EPA .Super_fund Fact Sheet on Yakima Plating. 3/15/90; and March 1990 . Yakima Basin Update. 15. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER. The motion carried by unanimous - voice vote. • 16. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 4:35 P.M. • READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: _ j , , £ i e 1/ x,3,1 c1 i OUNCIL DI. I R DATE % /) ...A.44.44/4 l id, a qt COUNC - I ER DATE ATTEST: J CITY CLERK 4 YOR Minutes prepared by Lois Harris - Givens. • AAD /4 .