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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/12/1993 Business Meeting 96 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON JANUARY 12, 1993 BUSINESS MEETING 1. ROLL CALL I/ 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 Bill Brado absent and excused. City Manager Zais, City Attorney Vanek, City Clerk Roberts, and Deputy City Clerk Skovald also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Invocation was given by Council Member Henry Beauchamp. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER A. PROCLAMATIONS ( IF APPLICABLE) Mayor Berndt presented Diana Welsh with a service award for six years of service. Mrs. Welsh is leaving City employment to be the Director of Human Resources for the Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health. City Manager Zais expressed appreciation for her work on behalf of City management. City Manager Zais stated that Council is being asked to extend the Union Gospel Mission Appeal another week, to January 26th. Negotiations are continuing and it is possible the hearing won't need to be held. The next City Council meeting would be held in the Council Chambers and a location will have to be found for the 26th. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, TO GRANT ANOTHER ONE WEEK EXTENSION. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote; Brado • absent Council Member Buchanan expressed his concerns about his removal from a Council sub - committee without his knowledge and about the lack of communication between the Mayor's Office and the public and other Council members. Mayor Berndt reported that the City of Selah had asked for the meetings to be resumed. The meeting was held on Friday, and she reported it at the following Council meeting. Council Member Beauchamp stated he was aware of Selah's request for a new "face" in the negotiations since it appeared they were at impasse. Mr. Buchanan also expressed concern about the 1 97 JANUARY 12, 1993 Council informal meetings not always being informal discussion, but more an opportunity for staff to bring I/ specific items to Council for discussion. 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. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was the general consensus to add Item No. 7 to the Consent Agenda. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO CHANGE THE DATE IN ITEMS NOS. 10 AND 11 TO FEBRUARY 9TH. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Brado absent. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Brado 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 OCTOBER 20, AND DECEMBER 8, 1992 ADJOURNED AND BUSINESS MEETINGS (CONTINUED FROM 1/5/93) The minutes of the October 20, and December 8, 1992 Adjourned and Business 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 None. *7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TRAHO REGARDING THE PUBLIC WORKS /TRANSIT FACILITY PROJECT RESOLUTION NO. D -6233, A RESOLUTION authorizing the I/ execution of Amendment #4 to the TRAHO, Inc., Architects Professional Services contract. 2 98 JANUARY 12, 1993 *8. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESOLUTION NO. D -6234, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of a professional Services Agreement with the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce. *9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH CAMPFIRE FOR RECREATIONAL SERVICES RESOLUTION NO. D -6235, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement between the City and the Yakima Valley Council of Camp Fire to provide an After - school Recreational Program for Youth At -Risk. *10. APPROVAL OF FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR TIETON DRIVE, 32ND AVENUE -- 40TH AVENUE PROJECT (STANDARD MOTION V -B ACCEPT CONTRACT AND APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT) The report from the City Engineer dated January 7, 1993, with respect to the completion of the work on the Tieton Drive, 32nd Avenue - 40th Avenue construction project, performed by Columbia Asphalt, was approved. *11. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR JANUARY 26, 1993 FOR REZONE OF PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 40TH AVENUE AND ENGLEWOOD, REQUESTED BY SMITH /LUKEHART PARTNERSHIP February 9, 1993 was set as the date for a public meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's decision for the rezone and subdivision application for property at North 40th and Englewood Avenues, submitted by Smith /Lukehart Partnership. *12. SET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR JANUARY 26, 1993 FOR CONSIDERATION OF STREET VACATION IN THE VICINITY OF CHERRY AVENUE, BETWEEN NORTH 1ST AVENUE AND 3RD AVENUE REQUESTED BY WASHINGTON FRUIT February 9, 1993 was set as the date for a public meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's decision to approve a right - of -way vacation for a portion of Cherry Avenue, between North 1st Avenue and North 3rd Avenue requested by Washington Fruit. *13. APPROVAL OF THIRD QUARTER 1992 TREASURY REPORT The Third Quarter 1992 Treasury Report was accepted. 3 99 JANUARY 12,•1993 *14. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN YAKIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE YAKIMA FIRE DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO. D - 6236, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Chief of the Yakima Fire Department to execute a contract between Yakima Valley Community College and the Yakima Fire Department whereby the Yakima Fire Department would provide instruction in fire science and the college would function as the accrediting agency. 15. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING 1993 REFUSE COLLECTION RATES Ordinance No. 3507, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE PASSED. The motion carried by 5 -1 roll call vote; Barnett voting nay; Brado absent. ORDINANCE NO. 3507, AN ORDINANCE relating to health and sanitation, adjusting fees for various services for garbage storage, collection, and disposal, and amending City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 4.16.140. 16. OTHER BUSINESS A. TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF BUS TRANSFER SITE Council members discussed the request by Mike Mercy to move the buses from the street adjacent to his property at the corner of Yakima Avenue and 3rd Street. There is also the requirement by Labor and Industries to provide restrooms for the drivers. Bill Schultz, Transit Manager, stated staff looked at their requirements and for sites that could accommodate eight buses. He distributed a map of the City Hall area showing seven public parking spaces in front of the church on 3rd Street, four spaces in front of City Hall, two spaces between the entrances to the parking lot used by the Police Department on "B" Street, and two spaces on 3rd Street by the Police Parking lot, which would be eliminated to accommodate the eight buses. The alley access by City Hall would be restricted to Police vehicles only due to the potential traffic hazards. The traffic from the drive -in bank would have to go southbound in the alley or cross the bank's parking lot to 2nd Street. There is a handicapped 4 loo JANUARY 12, 1993 space by the parking lot behind City Hall, which would not be eliminated, but would be utilized a couple of times per day long enough to drop off passengers. This is a temporary solution. Council Member Beauchamp expressed concern about this - location, pointing out that it would be utilized for at least six months. He suggested staff research the possibility of using the Greyhound Bus Depot. Mr. Schultz stated staff investigated that property and the property by the Yakima Center. There is not sufficient room at the Greyhound site to maneuver and park eight buses. Staff did not find any location that does not have some sort of problem associated with it. The further we go from the current location, problems are created for route timing. Council Member Barnett stated his concern is eliminating parking around City Hall; there will be a lot of complaints. Referring to the parking lot by the Yakima Center, at "A" Street, Mr. Zais stated the restrooms would not be within the boundaries of the actual footage requirements of Labor and Industries, which is 200' and that distance is 400'. Staff looked at the original space by the Mall, but there were complaints and problems received about - that location. Council Member Semon stated that part of the Transit Committee's thinking is if someone is going to be inconvenienced, should it be a public agency or private enterprise. Council Member Semon stated there is a new parking lot kitty- corner to City Hall and the four parking spaces removed from "B" Street could be accommodated in that lot. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY • SIMS, TO REPLACE THE ELIMINATED PARKING UNDER THIS PLAN, WITH SPACES AMONG THE OTHER CITY PARKING LOTS. The motion carried by a 5 -1 voice vote; Beauchamp voting nay; Brado absent. Mayor Berndt stated she received a letter from Ester Huey regarding the Coalition's youth leadership program. They would like students to be honorary Council members and attend our meetings. She asked if Council has any concerns about this idea. It was the general consensus of the Council that the Council horseshoe would have to be extended and the students would have to read the Council packets. Mayor Berndt stated that she and Assistant City Manager Glenn Rice would be representing the City at the Governor's inauguration. City Manager Zais referenced the snow removal report which was in the Council packet, giving a brief update. 5 10I • JANUARY 12, 1993 Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from Linda Lenberg, West Valley City Committee to Incorporate to Boundary Review Board requesting 60 -day Continuance of Hearing. 01/07/93; City of Yakima Monthly Annexation Status Report for December; Memorandum regarding December 1992 Monthly Citizen Request Report -- Traffic Division. 01/07/93; City of Yakima Office of Housing and Neighborhood Conservation Elderly Co -op Monthly Report. 01/04/93; City of Yakima /Rebound Plus Monthly Report to City Council -- December 1992; Extended Service Ridership Comparison Report; City of Yakima Hearing Examiner Agenda. 01/14/93; Monthly Division Report from Department of Community & Economic Development. December 1992; City of Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes from Regular Meeting of Monday, November 16, 1992; Fax Memo from Phil Hoge, North Central Coalition to Dave Flaherty regarding Swan Avenue Park. 11/04/92; Department of Community & Economic Development Monthly Division Report for December 1992; Department of Community Development Growth Management Division Integrating SEPA and GMA Workshop registration form; Flyer regarding speaker, Shirley Chisholm, at Yakima Valley Community College on January 29, 1993; and Developmental Disabilities Planning Council announcement of FFY 1993 Funds availability. 17. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE AND PENDING LITIGATION Acquisition of property was added as a topic for Executive Session. It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:45 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PROSPECTIVE AND PENDING LITIGATION AND ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY, WITH IMMEDIATE ADJOURNMENT THEREAFTER. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Brado absent. 18. ADJOURNMENT Following the completion of the Executive Session, the meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m. _ ' READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: / ,, _l1_.�i ji� , - i COU IL M. BER / D•TE 11 AK., , COUNC L MEMBER DATE ATTEST: ( C;24_, > ut /t ,,<_ , CITY CLERK MAYOR 6