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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/08/1985 Business Meeting 160 OC'T'OBER 8, 1985 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 Clarence Barnett, presiding, Council members Henry Beauchamp, Pat Berndt, Lynn. Buchanan, Jerry Foy and Jack Sparling present on roll call. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Andrews, City Clerk Roberts and Deputy City Clerk . Toney also present. Council member Lynn Carmichael absent and excused. 2. INVOCATION The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council member Foy. Mayor Barnett read and presented a proclamation to Deputy Fire Chief; Tan Fieldstead, which declared the. week of October 5th -12th as "Fire Prevention Week ". Mr. Fieldstead stated FireFighters Robert Burton, Lee Soptich and Bob Van Dyke have been making presentations and conducting fire drills throughout the city school district. He stated by the conclusion of the Exit Drills In The Home program (EDITH), they will have made contact with all kindergarten and first grade students in Yakima. The Guilland Home is actually transported to the schools in an effort to work with the students, and teach them how to exit the home in case of fire. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Council member Foy stated there are. two positions which need to be filled on the Community Development Advisory Canmittee. He indicated the Chamber of Commerce is recommending Dale Copeland to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bob Sinclair, and Pat Brown is being recommended to replace Marsha Williams for the district position. He questioned whether the person must reside within the city limits to serve on the committee. Glenn Rice, Director of Community and Economic'Development, stated it.is not a requirement that the person live within the City limits. He explained there are district positions and at large positions on the committee. Mr. Rice stated the Chamber is recommending Mr. Copeland for the at large position, therefore, he-is not required to reside within the city limits. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Beauchamp, that Dale Copeland be appointed, as recommended by the Chamber of Commerce, and Pat Brown be appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Marsha Williams. Council member Beaucham requested that the Council Canmittee be allowed to meet and review the applications prior to appointments being made. Council member Foy withdrew the motion with the consent of Council member Sparling's second. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Barnett referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from either Council members or citizens present. Mayor Barnett announced that Item No. 8 has been removed from the agenda at the request of staff. He also indicated Item No. 14A has been added as an "off agenda" item, - thus making "Other Business Item No. 14B. Council member Foy requested the record . indicate that he is abstaining from voting on the Consent Agenda. .Council member Sparling requested Item No. 13 be added to the Consent Agenda. The City- Clerk then - - -read- the Consent - -- Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp, that the Consent Agenda, as read, be passed. Unanimously carried --by roll call vote. Foy abstaining and Carmichael absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion). OCTOBER 8, 1985 161 *5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1985 The Council minutes of September 10, 1985 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 A. PRESENTATION BY RAINIER,MICROGRAPHICS SYSTEMS Craig Carroll, representing Rainier Micrographics, explained that he had been asked by the City Clerk to take the original City Charter from 1886 and place it on microfilm for preservation purposes. He stated it was the desire of his firm to microfilm the original City Charter at no charge to the City, as their contribution to the City's centennial celebration. He indicated the task has been completed and presented the microfilmed reel to the City Council who in turn handed it to the City Clerk for safekeeping. The ;original hand written document was also returned to City Clerk Roberts at this time. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, that a letter be sent thanking Rainier Micrographics for microfilming the original City Charter. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael absent. Randy Brown, 303 North 61st Avenue, appeared before Council to request that the permit fees required for a fireworks demonstration for the Eisenhower Homecoming be waived. Mr. Brown explained that the show is a non - profit venture for him and he has made provisions for additional insurance coverage than is required for an event of this type. Mr. Brown also explained that he has spoken with Davis and Eisenhower High Schools and made them aware that in future 'events he must have three weeks notice in order to process the • paperwork properly. He indicated this would alleviate appearing before Council and making last minute requests. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Foy, to waive the permit fee, and allow the fireworks display to be held for the Eisenhower Homecoming on October llth, 1985. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael absent. 7. PRESENTATION OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROPOSALS FOR NORTH FRONT STREET Lenore Lambert, 905 South 22nd Avenue, representative of the North Front Street Improvement Association, gave an overview of the proposed project for the North Front Street area. She referred to the ademdum showing the total structural costs for the project and indicated' the association is still gathering statistical information to determine whether or not it would be profitable for the area. Mrs. Lambert indicated there has been interest expressed by some citizens in opening'the underground shops that have been boarded up in the area. She also indicated some of the buildings could be used for low incase and elderly housing once they have been restored. It was MOVED by Beauchamp, seconded by Buchanan, to accept the report.. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael absent. 8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH DOUDNA, WILLIAMS, WEBER ARCHITECTS FOR CAPITOL THEATRE IMPROVEMENTS • • This item was removed from the Council Agenda at the request of staff. *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT GRANTING ACCESS TO THE DIVERSION DAM RESOLUTION NO. D- 5171," A RESOLUTION approving and accepting the grant of an easement for access to the City's diversion dam and fish screen. *10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE REHABILATION OF NOB HILL OVERPASS - 162 OCTOBER 8, 1985 RESOLUTION NO. D -5172, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the -City of Yakima to execute an agreement with the State of Washington, Department of Transportation for partial reimbursement of costs for the rehabilitation of Nob Hill Boulevard Overpass , * 11. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PARKING PROHIBITION ON 1ST STREET AND 16TH AVENUE ORDINANCE NO. 2908, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; prohibiting parking on certain streets; and amending Section 9.50.050 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. • *12. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE 1985 BUDGET:.. • . A.. APPROPRIATION, TO •THE WORKMAN'S. COMPENSATION FUND READING) An Ordinance r appropriating funds into the .Workman's • Canpensation.Fund having been read by title only at a previous meeting, was brought before the Council for a second, reading. • ORDINANCE.NO. 2909, AN ORDINANCE amending, the 1985.budget for •tthe•City of Yakima; and making an appropriation. in the Workers' Compensation Reserve Fund for expenditure during 1985.. B.. APPROPRIATION TO THE 473 WASTEWATER OPERATING. FUND (SECOND READING) .. An Ordinance appropriating funds into the Wastewater Operating Fund having been read' by title onlyat a previous, meeting, was brought before the Council for a second reading. ORDINANCE NO. 2910, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1985 budget for the City ,of Yakima; and making an appropriation in the 473 - Sewer Fund for expenditure during 1985. *13. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A.REZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3800 SUMMITVIEW, AS REQUESTED BY DAN TILLEY ORDINANCE NO. 2911, AN ORDINANCE accepting the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezoning property in the 3800 Block, Summitview Avenue, from R -1, One - Family Zone and R -2, Two - Family Zone to Planned Development Zone; and declaring an emergency. 14. •OTHER .BUSINESS • • . A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EPA WASTEWATER CONSTRUCTION GRANT CLOSING DOCUMENTS City Engineer Dennis Bertek stated it is customary for staff to present project costs prior to approval of the final payment, and the figures contained in.the report to Council are representative of these costs. Mr. Bertek indicated there is •approximately,$10 million dollars of project costs which remain; subject to final • audit by the Environmental Protection Agency's office. This audit is to occur within the next six months. The resolution having been read by the City Clerk, it was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Berndt, to adopt the resolution. A brief discussion ensued regarding the amount set aside annually in reserves for this project and City Manager Zais indicated there is a cash balance of approximately $2 million dollars on hand currently. The question was called for a vote on the motion. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Carmichael absent. RESOLUTION NO. D -5173, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute release and assignment forms in connection with a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. . B. OTHER BUSINESS Council member Buchanan stated he has been involved in several discussions recently regarding the changing of the stop sign at 7th Avenue and Walnut to a 4 -way stop. He stated this is taking all of • the traffic off Walnut and putting it onto Chestnut. He indicated he has seen as many as seven cars waiting to come through the OCTOBER 8, 1985 163 intersection since the change occurred. It was MOVED by Buchanan to remove the 4 -way stop sign and return it to the original condition. Discussion ensued regarding the reasoning for the change. City Manager Zais indicated Council has ' diven the authority to make such decisions to Hank Hein, Traffic Engineer, however, the Council may make additional provisions and changes if needed. He stated Council may wish to speak with Mr. Hein regarding his reasoning behind this decision. He stated the Police Department also had input in making this particular decision. After further discussion, Mayor Barnett indicated the need to discuss the situation with the Traffic Engineer' before voting on the issue. The motion (by Buchanan) died for lack of a second. Council member Buchanan stated the motion was made in a previous Council meeting not to turn more of the city's streets into parking lots. City Manager Zais stated staff has researched this and are unable to find such a motion in the council minutes. However, a discussion had taken place regarding the issue. It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Foy, that we do not change the parking on, Walnut. Carried by 5-1 voice vote. Berndt voting nay. Carmichael absent. Council member Berndt stated she feels the • matter should be separated into two different issues. Council member Beauchamp stated he has noticed a problem on Walnut near 6th Street and Naches Avenue. He stated when two lanes of traffic are approaching the light, it gets very narrow, and does not leave enough room for people to park along the street. It was the general consensus of Council to refer this information to staff for consideration. Council member Sparling directed Council's attention to the legal opinion regarding the fine for parking in a handicapped parking space. Mr. Sparling stated he feels the $50 fine is excessive and would like to see the fee reduced. City Manager Zais pointed out that the court system had set the fee, not the City Council. City Attorney Andrews explained Council adopted the Ifee schedule which was established by the court system. He stated if Council desires to change the fee, an ordinance should be prepared for adoption wherein all of the parking infractions would be set by the City and then present it to the Court system for substitution of the current fees. Mr. Andrews indicated, however, for this one instance, if Council member Sparling desires, the legal department can prepare a document to present to the court along with this citation. Council member Buchanan stated he is aware of a person who has a difficult time finding a vacant handicapped parking space to utilize when it is needed for his wife. It was MOVED by Sparling, seconded by Beauchamp, to reduce the fine for parking in a handicapped parking space from $50 to $15. Motion carried by 4 -2 voice vote. Berndt and Buchanan voting nay. Carmichael absent. Director of Community & Economic Development, Glenn Rice, stated he has been informed by the Clerk of the County Commissioner's officethat the City has a request pending before the Boundary Review Board regarding the Eastside Annexation. He stated he has a • responsibility to let the Commissioners office know whether the Council desires to proceed with the annexation. It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, to proceed with the filing of due course the Eastside Annexation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael absent. Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Memo from Director of Community & Economic Development regarding Urban Area Zoning Ordinance - multiple residential structures on single lots. 10/4/85; Memo from City Attorney regarding monetary penalty -- parking infractions. 10/3/85; Memo from City Attorney regarding damage claims referred to insurance campany. 10/2/85; Summons regarding lawsuit filed by Kenneth L. Whitmire and Viola Whitmire. 9/27/85; Letter from Chamber of Commerce to Chairman, Yakima County Commissioners regarding 9 -1 -1 emergency telephone system. 10/1/85; 1985 Community Development Block Grant Monthly Report for September 1985; and Agenda for 10/8/85 Special Board of Adjustment meeting and minutes of their 9/24/85 meeting. 16 4 OCTOBER 8, 1985 15. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING It was MOVED by Foy, seconded by Buchanan, to move into Executive Session (for approximately 30 minutes) for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining to be followed by .immediate adjournment of the meeting. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Carmichael absent. 16. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at the hour of 3:45 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: ∎_ / [ G'(, /COUNCL ME ER ATTEST: OUNCI 'MEMBER CITY CLERK MAYOR • • • . • •