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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/08/1990 Business Meeting • 485 MAY 8, 1990 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON 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 Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Buchanan,. George Pechtel, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call.' Council member Clarence Barnett absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Clerk Givens also present. • 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was given by Don Stuber, Regional Director of Young Life. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER ' Mayor. Berndt. reminded Council that she would be attending the Drug Conference with William Bennett in Washington D.C. next week. 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. There being none, the City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including • resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE PASSED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Barnett absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion II[ without further discussion). * 5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS OF APRIL 24, 1990 The Council minutes of April 24, 1990 meetings 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 proclaimed May, 1990 as Old Time Fiddlers Month. The 25th annual Fiddlers' contest will be held at Richland High School on May 4 and 5. Ray Stenberg accepted the proclamation, and the Fiddlers gave a brief performance. The Mayor thanked the group for attending and performing. Mayor Berndt proclaimed the week of May 5 -19, 1990 as Young Life Week and encouraged all of Yakima to support the Young Life Organization. The proclamation was accepted by Don Stuber. Mayor Berndt proclaimed the, week of May 14, 1990 as Yakima Valley Tourism Week. She asked the City to support the ceremonies and activities. The proclamation was accepted by Gary Clark who thanked the Council for their support. Mayor Berndt suggested that Item No. 7 be considered out of sequence on the agenda, in consideration of the children. 7. PRESENTATION OF "TRANSIT MAN" AWARDS Transit Manager Bill Schultz announced the winners of the "Transit Man" contest. Mr. Schultz asked Mayor Berndt to give the awards to the children. He recognized Karen Allen as the originator of the program and designer of the "Transit Man" comic book. Winners were: Grand Prize: Molly Johnson, age 11, 6th grade at St. Paul's School; Kindergarten through First Grade: .1st Place: Christopher Rankin, age 7, grade 1, Gilbert School; 2nd Place: Gavin Rush, age 7, grade 1, Robertson School; 3rd Place: Janelle Peck, age 7, grade 1, Nob Hill School; 4th Place: Candy Folson, age 7, grade 1, AAD /1 4 8 6 MAY 8, 1990 Robertson School; Second through Fourth Grade: 1st Place: Jesus Ornelas, age 9, grade 3, Adams School; 2nd Place: Sara Montgomery, age 10, grade 4, McClure School; 3rd Place: Allison Gillespie, age 9 1/2, grade 4, McClure School; 4th Place: Krista Enzminger, age 8, grade 2, Nob Hill School; Fifth through Sixth Grade: 1st Place: Justin E. Burns, age 11, grade 5, Martin Luther King School; 2nd Place: Becky Andreas, age 12, grade 6, St. Paul's School; 3rd Place: Tina Gomez, age 11, grade 5, Whitney School; 4th ;Place: Abbie Mott, age 11, grade 5, McKinley School. There were over 1,000 entries this year. The Grand Prize drawing will be displayed on the side of a transit bus. The other drawings will be displayed inside buses throughout the year. Mr. Schultz thanked Victoria Ives of KMWX and KFFM, co- sponsors of the program and thanked them for furnishing the prizes. The drawings will be temporarily displayed in the foyer of Yakima City Hall. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (CONTINUED) After the "Transit Man" Awards, the Mayor asked if there was anyone who wished to speak under audience participation. Fred Stouder, Assistant City Manager, discussed the City Wellness Program, and introduced Wendy Leinan and Marsha Devine as being the "driving . force" of this Program. They were commended for their efforts. Ed Reinhart and Louis Bordas, 718 N. 56th Avenue, requested permission to solict for the purpose of painting house numbers on curbs during the summer to earn money for college. Mr. Reinhart reviewed the City's policy concerning the painting of house numbers on curbs, stating it is now restricted to non - profit organizations. He said one individual was granted an exemption, and they are requesting the same consideration. The Mayor referred them to City Attorney Vanek to determine the legality of their request. They were commended for going about this the proper and legal way: City Attorney Vanek introduced Assistant City Attorney Rod Fitch. Mr. Fitch announced that he has decided to run for the :public office of District Court Judge. He was wished well by the Council. 8. PRESENTATION BY LON WYRICK,' CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS, ON I -82 STUDY (BRING MATERIAL PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED) • Lon Wyrick, Conference of Governments, gave the Council a presentation on the I -82 study. He reviewed the information the Council previously received. The I -82 Corridor, the widening of Fair and Yakima Avenues and Nob Hill Boulevard was discussed, along with other recommended street improvements. Engineering and Utilities Director Covell, discussed the possibilities of the proposed street improvements. Mr. Covell stated with a "fast track" participation, the construction could feasibly be finished in a few years. In response to Council member Buchanan's questions, Community and Economic Development Director Rice stated that the Eastside Annexation Phase I has been completed and' Phase II is about 68% complet. Mayor Berndt stated she was happyto see that there would be improved access for bikers and pedestrians to the Greenway. The possibility of relocating Trail Wagons was discussed. Following further staff and Council discussion,!it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Barnett absent. 9. REPORT FROM ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER REGARDING REBOUND PLUS PROGRAM Fred Stouder, Assistant City Manager, discussed the Rebound Plus Program, and requested additional personnel positions to accelerate the program. Mr. Stouder stated the program is progressing nicely. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ACCEPT THE'REPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATE ENABLING LEGISLATION TO BE PREPARED. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Barnett absent.' * 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF SURPLUS CITY JAIL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT RESOLUTION NO. D -5739, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of miscellaneous kitchen equipment to the 40th Avenue Swap Shop. AAD /2 MAY :8 , •1990 4 8 7 *11. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR MAY 22, 1990 FOR CREST LINEN RIGHT - OF -WAY VACATION (VICINITY OF 5TH AVENUE AND "I" STREET) May 22, 1990 was set as the date of public meeting on the right -of- way vacation of the alley between North 5th and 6th Avenues, beginning at "I ".Street, as requested by Crest Linen. *12. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR MAY 22, 1990 FOR ROBERTSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL APPEAL REGARDING REQUIREMENT OF PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ON LINCOLN AVENUE May 22, 1990 was set as the date of public meeting on an appeal of the Hearing Examiner's decision requiring a pedestrian crossing on •Lincoln Avenue for Robertson School. *13. APPROVAL OF RIGHT -OF -WAY USE PERMIT FOR YAKIMA ORTHOPEDIC & FRACTURE CLINIC TO PLACE SIGN IN RIGHT -OF -WAY AT 1515 W. YAKIMA AVENUE .�. The Right -of -Way Use Permit requested by Yakima Orthopedic & Fracture Clinic to place a sign in the right -of -way at 1515 West Yakima Avenue, was approved. *14. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE STAFF: A. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1990 BUDGET, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR OFFICE STAFF AND EQUIPMENT (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An Ordinance appropriating funds for office staffing and equipment in the City Manager_ /Council Office, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week, until May 15, 1990. B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN III ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER ORDINANCE NO. 3265, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective June 10, 1990; amending Subsections 2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 B, 2.20.100 C, 2.20.110 A, 2.20.110 D, and Subsection 2.20.110 F, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *15. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO IMPOUNDMENT OF NUISANCE VEHICLES ABANDONED ON RIGHTS -OF -WAY ORDINANCE NO. 3266, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic; regulating vehicle impoundment; exercising municipal powers in accordance with RCW 46.55; amending Subsection 13 of Section 9.48.010 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *16. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1990 BUDGET, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO REPO ER CITY PUMPER NO. 11 An Ordinance appropriating additional funding to repower City Pumper No. 11, having been read by title only at the April 24, 1990 meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. . ORDINANCE NO. 3267, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1990 budget for the • City of. Yakima, Making an appropriation of $11,587 in the Fire Capital Fund for expenditure during 1990 for repairing and repainting a 1976 pumper. * 17. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1990 BUDGET, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR 1990, AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ON APRIL 10TH (NO FORMAL ACTION REQUIRED THIS MEETING) An Ordinance appropriating funds for management compensation adjustments for 1990, as approved by Council on April 10th, having been read by title, was laid on the table for one week, until May 15, 1990. AAD /3 4 8 8 MAY 8, 1990 • 18. OTHER BUSINESS Fire Chief Beeson discussed the fire at the Holtzinger Building. Chief Beeson stated that a visiting Fire Chief, who was attending the Fire Command School, used a video camera and a radio to record the fire. Chief Beeson played a portion of the video tape for the information of the Council and audience. Chief Beeson explained the step by step decisions that the Fire Department makes in fires such as this. He commended his personal staff and the other fire departments in the Valley for the expert manner in which they handled the crisis. There were only two injuries from the fire, neither life threatening. The Council thanked the Chief and his staff for their hard work, and discussed letters of commendation. City Manager Zais and the Council stated this fire was a good example of the need for 911 being implemented in our City. It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO PREPARE A REDEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN LOOKING AT TWO OR THREE LOCATIONS IDENTIFIABLE LAND ASSEMBLAGES AT 750,000 - 100,000 SQ. FT. FOR MALLS, WITH TRAFFIC, PARKING AND CIRCULATION INCLUDED AND SITE PLANS WHERE SOMETHING LIKE THIS COULD'BE DONE IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, REPORT TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Barnett absent. Executive Session Regarding Acquisition of Property It was was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE; INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Barnett absent. Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Memorandum from ,Chief of Police regarding Narcotics Enforcement Update. 4/30/90; Monthly Service Request Report from Traffic Engineer. 5/2/90; Memorandum from Director of Public Works and Acting Supervising Traffic Engineer regarding 28th Avenue and Lincoln Avenue. 5/2/90; Yakima Interurban Lines Association Newsletter. May 1990; Information regarding City's "Staywell Program "; Transit Operations Reports for March 1990 and, quarterly report for 1990 first quarter; Memorandum from City Attorney regarding Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 5/1/90; Memorandum from AWC regarding Summary of Growth Management Legislation -- ESHB 2929. 4/25/90; Minutes of the April 5, 1990 Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee (DARC) meeting; Agenda for May 3, 1990 Civil Service Commission meeting and minutes of its March 1, and April 5, 1990 meetings; Monthly Permit Center Report for April 1990; and U.S. District Court Order regarding Charles W. ,Moore, v. County and City of Yakima, et al. 4/22/90 19. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at 4:10 P.M. \ ��►f READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: % J' SIP G - A MEMBER DATE 4 ' ME4 1 DATE" ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAY Minutes prepared by Lois Harris - Givens AAD /4