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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/03/1990 Study Session 1 f53 APRIL 3, 1990 STUDY SESSION 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, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Council member George Pechtel absent and excused. City Manager Zais, Assistant City Attorney Jim Tree, City Clerk Roberts and Clerk Givens also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Buchanan. 3 . OPEN DISCUSS ION 'FOR THE GOOD ' OF THE 'ORD ' 1j- (.. 2 -• i:) z , i 1 None 4. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Linda Rodvold, 821 S. 38th Avenue, restated her complaints about errant golf balls leaving Fisher Park Golf Course, posing a hazard for her family and property. She monitored golf balls over the week -end, and five balls landed in her yard between Saturday and Sunday. She asked for a net to be installed immediately. She presented a petition with 173 signatures, requesting action be taken to correct the problem of errant golf balls at Fisher Park Golf Course. Dave Flaherty, Manager of Parks and Recreation, reported on the monitoring of balls leaving Fisher Park. He stated that the course was monitored Saturday, Sunday and Monday for approximately six hours and only three balls went over the fence during that time and none landed in the Rodvold's yard. He stated the monitoring started today full -time. He added the situation needs to be monitored for at least 30 days to document exactly how many balls are hit over the fence. He feels the problem has been exaggerated. Neighbors on both sides of the Rodvold's home do not agree with the amount of balls claimed to have gone over the fence. Mayor Berndt asked for Council to be updated on the monitoring. Council member Barnett expressed concern over the City's liability if someone is hurt with an errant golf ball. Assistant City Attorney Tree commented that individual golfers are responsible for the liability. Mrs. Rodvold_stated that she has proof to show where the balls landed on' Mier property:' 1, Gloria Salatino, 904 S. 40th Avenue, stated that she has lived by the ninth hole of the golf course for eleven years. Approximately 100 golf balls land in their yard each year. She commented that anyone • living by a golf course has to expect golf balls in their yard. She has had only three windows broken during these years and they were • paid for by. the young men who broke them. She stated that over the week -end they received five balls in their yard. Mary Cashman, 4407 Carriage Hills Drive, stated that the golf course is a good alternative for youth to using drugs and a good healthy sport for all. She reminded Council that thousands enjoy the sport and park and asked they not put any restrictions on Fisher Park. Kay Smith, 813 S. 38th Avenue, brought a signed statement supporting the monitoring, before spending the money for netting or fences. The residents all enjoy the Park and feel the errant golf balls.are not a serious threat. They consider the Golf Course an asset. She read the names of neighbors whom have received golf balls in their yards and ' the amount of balls; all are in agreement that they do not pose a real problem: R.K. & Kay Smith, Dr. & Mrs. K. Weingarten, Don & Cindy Guthrie, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Pogatchnik, Margaret Sullivan, Mike and Reggie Williams, Mr. & Mrs. Ron Larin, Dorothy Watson. AD /1 4.5:4 APRIL 3, 1990 Ms. Schickert, 612 S. 7th Street, spoke to the Council about the concern of herself and neighbors about drugs, hookers, garbage, etc., in her neighborhood. She feels not enough is being done to clean up the City. She described several incidents that occurred in her neighborhood, including her house being robbed seven times, her daughter being propositioned, her niece being offered drugs, and having her life threatened. She states there is a "crack house" on the corner . of 6th Street, across from the school. Council member Beauchamp agreed with her assessments. Mr. Beauchamp feels. the landlords should be advised that they cannot continue to make a profit by renting housing to drug dealers. He said the City should be aggressively enforcing the nuisance abatement laws upon the landlords. Captain Blesio replied that the Police Department has put pressure on the homes Ms. Schickert mentioned. Landlords have been forced to evict tenants but they consistently move back into the homes with alleged names, identifications, etc. Capt. Blesio stated the City needs more money and personnel to handle these problems. Chief Green replied about 60 -70% of the people arrested are known on a first -name • basis. He stated they need more jail room. Mr. Beauchamp questioned, for the benefit of the County Commissioners present, that if there is such a shortage of jail space why are so many traffic offenders arrested and jailed for minor traffic offenses? Chief Green stated that these offenders have been arrested many times for failure to pay their fines before they are jailed. Mr. Beauchamp disagreed. Items Nos. 5 and 6 were discussed out of sequence of the agenda, but sequence for minutes was kept. 5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 20, 1990 It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 1990. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Pechtel absent. 6. PRESENTATION FROM CABLE TV REGARDING EFFECTIVE USE OF VIDEOS' • City Manager Zais introduced Wendy Warren, Programming Coordinator of Yakima Community TV. Ms. Warren gave a video presentation, showing the basic format on how to prepare a successful video. She stated 70% of the work is in proper planning. She said the video shown was eleven minutes long; however, it took forty eight hours to produce. 7. PRESENTATION FROM CITY OF GRANDVIEW REGARDING PRISON CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM Carl Stevens, Mayor of Grandview, petitioned the Council for support of a medium security prison in the Grandview area. Grandview is an agriculture community and looks to the possibility of the prison, as another industry, to enhance the working population. The prison would add about 400 jobs to the area. He stated that prison staffing has been upgraded, and would help Grandview College students to obtain employment, in the area, as they graduate. The prison would take approximately four years to build and will be located approximately four miles east of Mabton. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO.WRITE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR GRANDVIEW'S PROPOSAL FOR A MEDIUM SECURITY PRISON. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Pechtel absent. 8. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGARDING DRAFT ANNEXATION STRATEGIES PROGRAM City Manager Zais introduced the issue and advised.Council.that County Commissioners Chuck Klarich and Alex Deccio were present to address the issue. Associate Planner John Elsden, discussed the City's policy since 1965, to annex properties requesting sewer and /or water services. The proposed annexation strategies would begin to implement some of these policies which have developed in the past 20 -25 years. Under Option No. 3, once an area has been determined by staff to be • feasible or logical to be annexed, no hook -ups would be allowed until annexation of the area is completed. This would require a petition signed by owners of 75% of the assessed value of the area. If there AD /2 455 APRIL 3i; .1990 is an imminent health hazard, the area can receive service regardless of annexation, through an LID. Council member Barnett asked if Option 3 violates the terms of the agreement and the Urban Area Plan as it .relates to sewer. Mr. Elsden stated the 1976 Wastewater Agreement was signed, requiring people wanting water and /or sewer service to immediately annex, if feasible. Staff also clarified that it was not the intent, under Option 3, to require immediate annexation of areas where it is not feasible to annex. County Commissioner Chuck Klarich presented letter contending the City's Option 3 policy could have an adverse effect on economic growth and development in the urban areas. The County Commissioners requested a meeting with City officials within the next 30 days, before adopting this program to discuss urban area growth strategies. It was MOVED BY SEMON, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO DIRECT STAFF TO REVISE THE WORDING IN OPTION 3 AND BRING IT BACK TO THE COUNCIL IN LEGISLATIVE FORM; TO BE TAKEN TO THE COUNTY FOR A JOINT MEETING AND DISCUSSION WITHIN THE NEXT 30 DAYS. The motion. carried by unanimous voice vote. Pechtel absent. 9. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Sims stated that four candidates had been interviewed for the Housing Authority Board. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO APPOINT DAN FOLEY TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Pechtel absent. Council member Sims stated that a conflict of interpretation exists between the City of Yakima, Union Gap and property owners regarding City services on Washington Avenue. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO DIRECT STAFF TO REVIEW HOW THE 1987 UNION GAP - YAKIMA UTILITY SERVICE AGREEMENT IS BEING APPLIED TO SERVICE REQUESTS ALONG WASHINGTON AVENUE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO BETTER SERVE THESE INDIVIDUALS, AND REPORT BACK TO THE COUNCIL IN TWO TO THREE WEEKS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Pechtel absent. Council member Barnett advised the Council that candidates are being interviewed for the Yakima Center Advisory Commission. That Committee consists of Council members Barnett, Buchanan and Sims. Council member Sims reported the Community Development Advisory Committee is interviewing individuals to serve on that committee. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, AND PROSPECTIVE LITIGATION WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER UNTIL TUESDAY, APRIL 10, AT 7:00 A.M. AT THE HOLIDAY INN FOR AN INFORMAL BREAKFAST MEETING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Pechtel absent. 11. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 5:20 P.M.to meet again on April 10th, 1990, at 7:00 A.M. at the Holiday Inn. Council member Barnett absent after 5:05 P.M. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: %.44 `► III COUN IL , :ER DATE • V 9,9,/t NC i4P41111111 D A : ER DATE ATTEST CITY CLERK MAYOR Minutes prepared by Lois Harris- Givens AD /3