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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/13/1987 Business Meeting 144 OCTOBER 13, 1987 BUSINESS MEETING 1. ROLL CALL • • The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 P.M: in Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Mayor Henry Beauchamp, presiding, Council members Clarence Barnett, Pat Berndt, Lynn Buchanan, Lynn Carmichael, and Bernard Sims present on roll`call. Council. member Jerry Foy absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney'Vanek, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk Toney also present. 2. INVOCATION - The Invocation was, given by Mayor Beauchamp. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A proclamation was read and presented to Juanda Krebs, President of the Better Business Bureau. The week of October 12 -16, 1987 was designated "Better Business Bureau Week." Last week Mayor Beauchamp that the employees responsible for the production of the City's Annual Budget be recognized today for their efforts. Director of Finance and Budget John Hanson introduced those • individuals, explaining their role in the preparation of the budget each • year.. Mr. Hanson stated Marsha Graf, Jean Groth, Clara Sanders, Chuck Greenough' and Bob Wheeler have earned the designation of Professional Finance Officer. Mr.• Hanson`explained to earn this designation, they must accumulate 50 points in the educational field of financial matters, and 50 points for actual experience. Once they have attained. the title, to maintain it they must earn 25 points each year in continued education, training, teaching or serving as a board member, along with the annual certification for the annual report and budget. Council'member Carmichael noted John Hanson was recently re- elected to a two year term on the Board of Directors for the Washington Officers Association. Mr. Hanson stated he is the Legislative Chairman for the Finance Officers Board next year and asked that Council notify him if there are any items they wish to see WFOA support next year. Accounting Manager Bob Wheeler also acknowledged Theresa Farren of Word Processing for typing the budget and, Heidi Frenzel of the Copy Center for printing the budget. City Manager Zais praised for his leadership in the development of the budget format currently used by the City. Mayor Beauchamp read a proclamation designating the week of October 12 -16, 1987 as "Alpha Delta Kappa Week" in the City of Yakima. The proclamation was accepted by Adelaide Harris on behalf of the Alpha Delta Kappa organization. Mrs. Harris stated this week is set aside each year to honor teachers and to make the public aware that this is an international, state and local honorary sorority. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Beauchamp 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 general consensus to remove Item No. 11, as requested by Council member Barnett. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by - title. - It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Sims,• that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Foy absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items -on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) *5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1987 The Council minutes of September 22, 1987 were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and. no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. MMD /1 145 OCTOBER 13, 1987 . 6. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Lloyd Mullanix, 623 North 6th Avenue, addressed: Council about the need to clean up the,_ City, stating he believes an ordinance should.be passed requiring ,citizens to. keep their. property free of litter and debris. Mr. _ Mullanix stated many of the houses in his neighborhood are owned by absentee landlords who are ,interested only in the.income derived from . those properties, and, do nothing to improve the dwellings, Following . further discussion, Mayor Beauchamp assured Mr. Mullanix that staff will • investigate the complaint and attempt to find . a solution. . . Vern Shaw, 202 South 4th Street, Walnut Manor, addressed Council regarding the drug problem at the,Eastwood'Apartments on Spruce Street. He stated he has observed as as 53 people in one hour purchasing drugs at that location. Mr. Shaw stated he is going to contact Nancy Reagan and 60 Minutes in an attempt to get something done about the : drug, problem in his neighborhood. He stated he has contacted the Police Department on a number l ; of occasions, and not feel any action is being taken'to stop 1 the sale of drugs. Council member Carmichael stated Council is 'aware of the situation in his area and encouraged Mr. Shaw and his neighbors to continue working with the Police. Department' and City Council to resolve this problem.. Dan Snyder, 116. North 6th Street,, stated he owns,proper across the street from. where the drugs are being sold. He stated he has had a gun drawn on • him, he has been assaulted, and threats have been made against his life on a number of occasions. Mr. Snyder stated the situation is so .bad that he has applied fora concealed weapons permit. He appealed to Council for any assistance they might be able to give in finding a solution to this problem. Council member Berndt stated some legislative changes must take place before a solution to the drug problem can be found. • . Mayor Beauchamp stated he recently had conversation with a judge who commented once a person has been arrested for selling ,drugs, it is • difficult to keep them incarcerated due to .the structure of the legal system and :the individual's constitutional rights. He reiterated Council members are very concerned about. finding..a. solution to the drug problems that exist in our City. , Mrs. Elberth Trotter, 209 South 4th Street, echoed the concerns of Mr. Shaw, Mr. Snyder and Mr. Mullanix. She stated now that, school is in . session, she is especially concerned for the children who are confronted daily by the drug dealers and pushers. Mrs. Trotter also ,spoke of the excessive amount of ,garbage accumulating in. the alleyways.. in the southeast part of Yakima. She stated the large black' receptacles are overflowing with garbage and this is attracting, mice and rats into the neighborhoods, thus creating a health problem. Mrs. Trotter stated she felt this could be remedied if the refuse containers were emptied more. She asked which department, or employee, she should contact to have this done.. Mrs. Trotter was informed that additional refuse service must . be requested by the property owner, or the person responsible for the billing. She was advised to contact the Health District and the City Code Inspection Department with these concerns if there is an obvious health • hazard. Mrs. Trotter also asked if there is an ordinance against growing II a vegetable garden on City right -of -way. She stated there' is such a garden on 7th Street. City Attorney Vanek indicated the parking strip, or the property between the sidewalk and the curb, is City right- of- way, may be used by the homeowner until such time the: City should .need that property for a specific use. He indicated' as long as that use is not causing a public nuisance or'a health hazard, the City will not intervene. However, should such usage become a public nuisance or health hazard, the Code Enforcement Department should be notified. Mrs. Trotter stated she has contacted city staff with a number of concerns in the past, however, been informed.they (city staff) cannot help her; she will have to take her concerns to the City Council. Following further comments, City , ,Manager Zais advised Mrs. Trotter to bring her concerns .to,.,him_for,review and he will direct her to the appropriate staff.for resolution: _, Dennis Hawkins, 407 W. 3rd Street, Wapato, and David J. Hawkins, Post Office Box 1384, Yakima, 98907,_ spoke about the., the "Chippendales" scheduled for October 27th at the,YakimaCeriter:, Both men opposed this•type of entertainment due to their`Christian'beliefs. They .MMD /2 . 146 OCTOBER 13, 1987 appealed to Council to take steps in the future to' p rohibit this PPe p prohibit type of entertainment within the City of Yakima. Mayor Beauchamp commented, if possible, he would like to see Council take a position on this matter, and indicated he would speak with the City Attorney about this. City Attorney Vanek referred to the Municipal Code, explaining `fu ther 'that .a person must be in violation of the Municipal Code before any action be taken to prohibit these type of performances. He stated he ,would discuss the issue in more detail with Mayor Beauchamp following the meeting. 7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH LITTLE LEAGUE ASSOCIATION FOR CONCESSION SERVICES Finance and Budget Director Hanson and Public Works Director Copeland responded to Council's inquiries regarding this agreement. A brief discussion ensued regarding the effective date of the agreement, followed by the reading of the title of Resolution No. ..D -5396. It was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael, that . the resolution' be adopted. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Foy absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -5396, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing' the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a concession agreement with Yakima National Little League Association. *8: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE SWANSON SHORT PLAT IN VICINITY OF NORTH 47TH AVENUE AND MODESTO RESOLUTION NO. D -5397, A RESOLUTION authorizing the amendment,of Short Plat 80 -9 upon the petition of Chrysta Belle Swanson. • *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH FIRE LEOFF REGARDING REORGANIZATION BARGAINING EFFECTS RESOLUTION NO. D -5398, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of a Fire Department Reorganization Effects Bargaining Agreement. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH PEOPLES BANK FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. D -5399, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Director of Community & Economic Development to enter into an agreement with Peoples National Bank of Washington for the implementation of a multi - family loan program. 11. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON REZONE REQUESTED BY MANUAL BABAYON FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN VICINITY OF SOUTH 16TH AVENUE AND.GRANT STREET, FROM R- • 2 TO R -3 FOR OCTOBER 27, 1987 Council member Barnett stated he requested this item be removed from the Consent Agenda as he believes the staff recommendation.,is beyond the scope of its purpose. It was MOVED by Barnett, seconded by Berndt, to set the date of the public meeting for October 27th, 1987. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Foy absent. *12. REPORT FROM THE SAFETY COMMITTEE REGARDING THIRD _QUARTER 1987 'VEHICLE ACCIDENT STATUS ' ` '' The report from the Safety Committee regarding the Third Quarter 1987 Vehicle Accident Status, was accepted. �= * 13. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET REGARDING'THIRD QUARTER 1987 • BUDGET STATUS (ACCEPT REPORT FOR FILING) • The report from the Department of Finance and Budget regarding the Third Quarter 1987 Budget Status, was accepted for filing. *14. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE YAKIMA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION WITHIN FLOODWAYS ORDINANCE NO. 3058, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regulations; providing standards for construction within floodways and amending Section 11.58.160 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. MMD /3 • 14'7 OCTOBER 13, 1987 • 15. OTHER BUSINESS . • Mayor Beauchamp asked if any of the Council members are•aware of a sister city group coming to Yakima next month. He stated he received a phone call from Representative Margaret Rayburn's office informing him that a group of Japanese visitors are caning to our area. Council members Carmichael . and • Barnett ,commented normally a wire is received notifying the City of Yakima 'of such a visit, then a followup letter is sent. Mayor Beauchamp ,stated the:visit,is..planned for some time in November and, he.will obtain additional information.fran Representative Rayburn's,office. Information Items: . , Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter of confirmation of . selection of funding ($200,000) from State Department., of Community • Development for the City's Rental Rehabilitation Program. 9/18/87; Letter to Margaret A. Weaver, The Ranch Tavern, regarding Delinquent Gambling • Taxes Penalty & Interest for Ranch Tavern. 10/9/87; Memorandum from Fire Chief regarding Report on Results of 1986, .and„ 1987 Fire Hydrant Inspection Program. 9/30/87; Memorandum from City Attorney regarding Damage Claims Referred to Insurance Company. 10/5/87; Permit Report for month of September 1987; ,`, Minutes of, the September 9, 1987 Traffic Safety Advisory Commission meeting; and Minutes of the August 12, 1987 . Yakitha'Air Terminal Board meeting. 16. ADJOURNMENT _ . ... There bein no further business to come before the Counci g, l, it was MOVED by Berndt, seconded by Carmichael, that this meeting be adjourned at the hour of 3:30 p.m. Unanimously carried by voice vote.. Foy 'sent.__ READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE 4. / /� '9/ff Z • • C E MB E R D ATE ATTEST: • 9,,e2:/e.! AO ' . .. /// / 7 /if 7 CIUN IL MEMB » / DATE Kalt. ri le.6A . ' • * it CITY CLERK MAYO' MINUTES PREPARED BY:` , .1 • DEP CITY CL • • • MMD /4