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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/15/1990 Business Meeting 489 MAY 15, 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. Assistant Mayor Lynn Buchanan presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, George Pechtel, Skip Semon and Bernard Sims present on roll call. Mayor Pat Berndt absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Clerk Givens also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Barnett. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER City Manager Zais discussed with the Council the up- coming tenth anniversary of the eruption of Mount St. Helens. He commended the entire Yakima area for the clean -up effort that was undertaken by Yakima as well as surrounding areas. Mr. Zais reminded the Council of the effort of all City employees and the cost involved. The slogan "Clean -Up and Green -Up Yakima was coined at that time. Mr. .Zais compared this with the community drug problem and the combined resources being used to address the present drug crisis. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Assistant 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. By citizen request, Item No. 11B 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 SIMS, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, 'AS READ, BE PASSED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Berndt absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by.an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion). *5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 1, 1990 The Council minutes of May 1, 1990 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and rio one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Assistant Mayor Buchanan_.proclaimed May 20 -26, 1990 as National Public Works Week in the City of Yakima. The proclamation was accepted by Denny Covell, Director of Engineering & Utilities and ,Ter_ ry Copeland, Director of Public Works. Assisrani: Mayor Buchanan proclaimed May 16, 1990 as Transit Appreciation Day. Bill Schultz, Transit Manager accepted the proclamation. • Assistant Mayor Buchanan proclaimed May 18 -19, 1990 as Poppy Days in the City of- Yakima. Phyllis Hardin and Irene Rabchev of the American Legion Auxiliary accepted the proclamation and presented the Council with.poppies and a scroll and explained to the Council that the Veterans receive all of the profit from the poppies. 7. REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REGARDING FISHER PARK GOLF COURSE AND ABATEMENT OF ERRANT GOLF BALLS AAD /1 490 MAY 15, 1990 Dave Flaherty, Parks & Recreation Manager, reviewed With the Council the changes made on the third tee in Fisher Golf' Course, and the suggested recommendations. He showed a map, slides'; and a 20 second video of the Park and responded to questions. He explained the use of woods on the course and the tree placements and discussed planting new trees for screening. There was a survey made of-golfers last week, asking if they would support an iron only course; with five pages of signatures, only two • people supported irons only. The monitoring of the golf course was discussed, indicating an average of only one ball every five days landing on the Rodvold's property. It was the consensus of the staff and Council that the third hole should be shortened, then monitored for an additional 30 days. Mr. Flaherty stated if another court appearance is necessary the City is much better prepared than before. Ted Haubrich, 908 S. 40th Avenue, stated he has lived at that address since 1916. He gave the City the right -of -way for 40th • Avenue, after it was explained to him that Fisher Golf Course would be built. Mr. Haubrich showed a picture of himself and Ed; Putnam teeing off as the first golfers on Fisher Golf Course. Mr. Haubrich expressed his impressions that Fisher Park is an excellent course and should be kept as it is for the good of all Yakima citizens. He stated his home is close to the center of the golf course and he has had only two broken windows in 25 years. He expressed his opinion that everyone living on a golf course has balls in their yards and occasional broken windows. He commended the Parks Department for the excellent way the park is maintained. He stated that elderly people and children need to continue to use • woods on the course. Carlo Ferlante, golf instructor at Fisher Golf Course, recommended using a 5 or 7 wood on the course. He suggested having a continual hole -in -one contest to bring in revenue for the Park,, with a percentage of it being given to charity. He complimented the greens at Fisher Park. Hazel Leland, 5002 Richey Road, complimented the Parks Department for the beautiful greens at Fisher. She stated it is mostly women and children using woods and she does not think woods should be banned from the Park. She recommended shortening the course to 90 -100 yards. Don Guthrie, 923 S. 38th Avenue, stated he believes no money should be spent on the course, rather use the money to control speeders in the area. Doug Strader, 3005 Castlevale, stated he thinks the Park is a very nice park, but more safety measures need to be installed. He stated he was driving down 40th Avenue and his windshield was broken by a stray golf ball. He presented the Council'with a picture of his vehicle with the broken windshield. Gloria Salatino, 904 S. 40th Avenue, stated she lives on the ninth hole of the golf course and is not bothered by the stray; balls. She stated she wished people would not drive down 40th Avenue if they are afraid of being hit by a golf ball, which would cut down on the traffic. Skip Rodvold, 821 S. 38th Avenue, stated he agrees Fisher Park is a beautiful park, but he stated he is more concerned with the safety of his property. Linda Rodvold, 821 S. 38th Avenue, stated she feel there has been sufficient evidence to support their damages and asked for a net to be installed at Fisher Park. Don Allgaier, 816 S. 35th Avenue, stated he and his wife have walked their dog down 38th Avenue for three years. He said they have only seen one golf ball go over the fence close to the Rodvold's property in three years. AAD /2 • 491 MAY 1990 Kay Smith, 813 S. 38th Avenue, stated she believes the Rodvold's are intent on having Fisher Park closed down, based on their quotes from the past years. She stated they have been observed picking up balls in neighbors yards, on the golf course, and in the street, and questioned their count. She stated it would cost the City and taxpayers over $30,000 to put up a fence or net, with no guarantee that this would satisfy the Rodvold's. She maintained it is a fact of life if you live near a golf course you are going to have to expect golf balls. She stated all of the neighbors of the Rodvold's are satisfied with the golf course as it is. Bill Vivian, 615 S. 26th Avenue, stated that he does not play golf, but if he lived where he felt he was in danger he would move. He feels the taxpayers should not have to pay for a fence to satisfy the Rodvold's. R.K. Smith, 813 S. 38th Avenue, stated he has lived in his home since 1965. He said Linda Rodvold's grandparents lived in the house before the Rodvold's, and were very happy there and did not complain about the golf course. Mr. Smith commented that they have a lot more balls in their yard lately than ever before, he considered the idea that they may be being "planted" in their yard. Council member Semon questioned Mr. Flaherty concerning the planting of trees, whether it would actually benefit the Park or was just being done as a result of the problem with errant balls. Mr. Flaherty responded that it is a combination of both, but the plantings are needed to further screen the course. The Council further discussed types of trees to use. Mr. Flaherty also commented he had empathy for the Rodvold's contention that people have been killed by errant golf balls. The Rodvold's stated nine people have died in the United States from golf balls; however, Mr. Flaherty stated for the record that two of these were killed while diving for balls, while five were actually on a golf course. III He stated that people are also killed every day with cars, airplanes, etc., etc. It was MOVED BY SEMON, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS THREE AND FOUR WITH A SMALL CHANGE IN ONE, STATING THAT HOLE NUMBER THREE BE MONITORED FOR NO MORE THAN 30 DAYS AFTER THE HOLE IS SHORTENED. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Berndt absent. Clarification of the recommendations read for the benefit of the audience were: Hole number three be shortened from 130 yards to 90 yards and be monitored for no more than 30 days thereafter; that information signs be posted at each tee, stating which golf club is most appropriate for men and women to use; and that staff initiate a tree planting program along fairways 1, 2, 4, and 9. * 8. APPROVAL OF FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK BOARD APPLICATION REGARDING YAKIMA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN AND CITY OF. YAKIMA HOUSING SERVICES CENTER The staff recommendation to authorize staff to participate in a program formulated as a joint project using Yakima Federal Savings and Loan as the applicant and lender and the Office of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation as the underwriter and packager for loans issued by Yakima Federal Savings and Loan, was accepted. *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH WARDELL ARCHITECTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR PARKS PROJECTS RESOLUTION NO. D - 5740, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of a contract between the City of Yakima and Wardell Architects, P.S. for city design services. • . * 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF RICHLAND RESOLUTION NO. D - 5741, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the City of Richland. AAD /3 492 MAY 15, 1990 11. APPROVAL OF REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET: *A. FIRST QUARTER 1990 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE STATUS The First Quarter 1990 Accounts Receivable Status Report was accepted. B. FIRST QUARTER 1990 INSURANCE CLAIMS STATUS The First Quarter 1990 Insurance Claims Status Report was accepted. Larry Mathews, 805 S. 17th Avenue, stated he asked for this item to be removed from the Consent Agenda, but his question had been answered by Joel Pearson, Vice President of Sedgwick James. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY PECHTEL, TO ACCEPT THE FIRST, QUARTER 1990 INSURANCE CLAIMS STATUS REPORT. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Berndt absent. *12. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENTS (STANDARD MOTION VB ACCEPT CONTRACT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) FOR: A. FRANKLIN AND KIWANIS PARKS IRRIGATION PROJECT The report from the City Engineer dated May 10, 1990, with respect to the completion of the work on the Franklin and Kiwanis Parks Irrigation Systems projects, performed by Loftus, Inc!,., was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. B. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT INDUSTRIAL WASTE PUMP STATION REHABILITATION PROJECT The report from the City Engineer dated May 10, 1990, with respect to. the completion of the work on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Industrial Waste Pump project, performed by Pease Construction, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the final estimates as therein set forth was authorized. * 13. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR JUNE 19, 1990 REGARDING REZONE OF PROPERTY AT 206 CHALMERS, AS REQUESTED BY DONALD RENECKER June 19, 1990 was set as the date of public meeting on a rezone of property at 206 Chalmers, as requested by Donald Renecker. *14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL TRAFFIC CODE RELATING TO REQUIREMENT OF PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE ORDINANCE NO. 3268, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic; prohibiting operation of a motor vehicle without liability insurance or other financial responsibility; providing for a traffic infraction, monetary penalty for violation thereof, display of identification card or proof of financial responsibility and fixing penalty for falsification; and enacting Section 9.50.410 and Section 9.50.415 as new sections of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *15. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICER IDENTIFICATION CARDS ORDINANCE NO. 3269, AN ORDINANCE, relating to licenses and business regulations; delegating to the Code Administration Manager authority to issue private security officer identification cards and amending Section 5.48.050 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *16. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1990 'BUDGET, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR 1990, AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ON APRIL 10TH An Ordinance amending the 1990 budget and appropriating funds for • management compensation adjustments for 1990, having been read by AAD /4 MAY 15, 1990 49 `' title .only at the previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3270, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1990 budget for the City of Yakima; making appropriations for Management Compensation Adjustments from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 1990. *17. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1990 BUDGET, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR STAFF AND EQUIPMENT IN THE COUNCIL /CITY III MANAGER OFFICE An Ordinance amending the 1990 budget and appropriating funds for . staff and equipment in the Council /City Manager Office, having been read by title only at the previous meeting, was brought before the • Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 3271, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1990 budget for the City of Yakima; making an appropriation of $39.716 in the General Fund for expenditure during 1990 to provide for administrative staff additions to the City Manager /Council Offices. 18. OTHER BUSINESS A citizen inquired of the Council if anything was to be done about the signs in the Rodvold's yard. The Council answered that this matter was being researched. It was MOVED BY PECHTEL, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT A LEGAL OPINION BE • PREPARED FOR THE COUNCIL ON THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1) WOULD THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUS TRANSFER FACILITY PARTIALLY WITHIN THE NORTH FRONT STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT BE PERMITTED UNDER NATIONAL AND STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION LAWS ESPECIALLY IF IT INVOLVED DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES? 2) WHETHER SUCH A DEVELOPMENT WOULD JEOPARDIZE THE LEGAL INTEGRITY OF THE REMAINDER OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT? 3) WITH RESPECT TO THE SOURCES OF MONEY (UMTA) FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT, ARE THERE ANY PROHIBITIONS AGAINST USING THOSE FUNDS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF MODERN FACILITIES WITHIN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT? Following, _ further clarification of the motion and Council discussion, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Berndt absent. City Manager Zais discussed with Council the Governor's Criminal Justice Funding Proposal. Mr. Zais stated he has prepared resolutions and has been faxing them to as many cities as could be reached. This is being done in the hopes of getting the Governor to hold a Special Legislative Session. Mr. Zais stated the critical need for obtaining new funding for local government criminal justice programs and services has been identified as the number one legislative priority by Eastern Washington cities and counties for the 1990 Legislative Session. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ENDORSE THE EASTERN WASHINGTON CITIES RESOLUTION REGARDING GOVERNOR GARDNER'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE FUNDING PROPOSAL. Council member Semon commented that the legislators have made him aware that they need explicit, detailed information on what the people want and need. Following further Council discussion, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Berndt absent. Council member Barnett inquired if staff would contact the Health District to see if the members of the Health District Board would let him know if they will be present at the next meeting, so he would know if he would have a quorum. (Council member Barnett absent after 3:42). Council member Pechtel discussed a letter to the editor in Sunday's paper, concerning $200,000 being spent on a transportation study. He stated he felt there should be a way to get correct information to the public so they would not be misinformed, such as in this instance. The Council discussed methods, through the media, or other ways in getting the correct information to the public. AAD /5 4 9 4 MAY 15, 1990 Council member Sims stated he felt it is one. of the Council,'s responsibilities to get this information to the public. The consensus of the Council was to make better use of the public television network. City Manager -. Zais. also stated the City Utilities billing will be used to reach 22,000 households to distribute information on the Downtown Futures' public meetings. Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Agenda for May 16, 1990 Hearing Examiner meeting; "In Our Scope" newsletter fran New Vision. May 1990 issue; Article from May 9, 1990 Seattle P.I., "Finding Money to Fight Crime "; Letter to Richard, Andring regarding status of application from URS Club for meeting ',room use at the, Southgate Shopping Center. 5/9/90; Minutes of April 19, 1990 organizational meeting of the Local Review Board for Special Valuation of Historic Properties Committee; Agenda for the May 14, 1990 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and minutes of its April 9 and 23, 1990 meetings; Newsletter of the Northwest Policy • Center, "The Changing Northwest ", Volume 2, Issue 2; March /April , 1990. 19. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY The Executive Session was postponed until next week. 20. ADJOURNMENT It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADJOURN THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 3:46 P.M. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Barnett and Berndt absent. • READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: \Aire C•►I N, MEMBER DATE COUNCIL M I DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK T. MAYOR • Minutes prepared by Lois Harris - Givens • • • AAD /6