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Home My WebLink About01/26/1993 Business Meeting 118 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON JANUARY 26, 1993 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, Bill Brado, Lynn Buchanan, 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 Deputy City Clerk Skovald also present. 2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Karen Roberts, City Clerk. 3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Glenn Valenzuela was introduced as the new Director of Community and Economic Development. He will officially start his duties on February 16, 1993. Mayor Berndt reported that she and Assistant City Manager Rice will travel to Olympia and testify before the Legislatures on three issues (hotel /motel tax, public facilities, and definition of port districts) which will impact Yakima. 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. It was the general consensus to remove Item No. 11 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 BUCHANAN, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS AMENDED, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Barnett absent. (Subsequent paragraphs preceded by as asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.) 119 JANUARY 26, 1993 *5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 26, 1991 AND DECEMBER 8, 1992 ADJOURNED MEETINGS (Continued from 1/19/93) AND JANUARY 12, 1993 ADJOURNED AND BUSINESS MEETINGS 1/ The minutes of the November 26, 1991 and December 8, 1992 Adjourned meetings- and January 12, 1993 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 Leona Hiner, 109 South 10th Street, requested Council members consider enacting a cat control ordinance. She explained the cats are causing damage to personal property and commented on the large number of the animals running loose. City Attorney Vanek commented on the progress of the animal control ordinance which is being redrafted. Mayor Berndt explained the effort to find solutions to this ongoing problem will continue. Richard Berglund, P.O. Box 8223, Yakima, requested Council's consideration of an apprenticeship and training program for construction projects over $100,000. Mr. Berglund submitted a resolution for Council's consideration and explained that the apprenticeship method is a time - honored, successful system where trades and crafts can be learned from experienced workers. City Manager Zais recognized that the apprenticeship program can be of value and benefit and indicated there is a strong interest in this area. He suggested this request be referred to the Legal Department for review and explained any formal consideration would come at a later date. Responding to a question from Council Member Sims, Mr. Berglund explained how the apprenticeship program works and described his work experience when he was an apprentice. He further explained that as the need develops, each apprenticeship program takes in more members. Council Member Beauchamp commented about the possibility of utilizing this program, particularly in the construction trades, as part of the workforce development within the Yakima community. Phil Pleasant, a Yakima citizen, spoke in 1/ support of this issue and urged Council members adopt the resolution. He commented that apprenticeship programs work and would provide the skills people need to become a craftsman and get a good job. Mr. Pleasant further commented that the apprenticeship program would help build economic stability in the community. 2 120 *7. SET DATE OF JOINT CITY /COUNTY PUBLIC MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 23, 1993 REGARDING URBAN AREA ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS February 23, 1993 was set as the date of joint public meeting with the Yakima County Commissioners on Urban Area Zoning Ordinance text amendments. *8. RESET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FROM FEBRUARY 9, 1993 TO FEBRUARY 2, 1993 FOR REZONE OF PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 40TH AVENUE AND ENGLEWOOD, REQUESTED BY SMITH /LUKEHART PARTNERSHIP February 2, 1993 was reset as the date of public meeting for the rezone of property at the northeast corner of 40th Avenue and Englewood, requested by Smith /Lukehart Partnership. *9. RESET DATE OF PUBLIC MEETING FROM FEBRUARY 9, 1993 TO FEBRUARY 2, 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 reset as the date of public meeting on the street vacation in the vicinity of Cherry Avenue, between North 1st Avenue and 3rd Avenue, requested by Washington Fruit. *10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1993 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR FIRE INSPECTION STAFF /CAPITAL OUTLAY EXPENDITURES (No formal action required this meeting) An Ordinance amending the 1993 budget and appropriating funds for fire inspection staff and capital outlay expenditures, having been read by title only, was laid on the table for one week, until February 2, 1993. 11. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1993 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE POLICE STATION /LEGAL CENTER An Ordinance amending the 1993 budget and appropriating funds for architectural services related to the Police Station /Legal Center, having been read by title only at the previous meeting was brought before the Council for a second reading. Ordinance No. 93 -3 having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE ORDINANCE BE PASSED. Council Member Brado stated that the Council has a responsibility to review the final RFP and provide 3 121 JANUARY 26,. 1993 opportunity for public review before it is sent out for bid. Mayor Berndt commented this ordinance is just for the authorization for the funding appropriation. City Manager I/ Zais explained the procedure for the RFP. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion failed by a 4 -2 roll call vote; Brado and Beauchamp voting nay; Barnett absent. After further discussion among Council members regarding whether or not to develop the RFP and coming to a consensus to allow for formal review of the final RFP, it was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE APPROPRIATION. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Barnett absent. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BUCHANAN, THAT PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE RFP, THAT IT BE BROUGHT BACK TO COUNCIL FOR REVIEW. The motion passed by 5 - voice vote; Berndt voting nay; Barnett absent. After continued discussion about the details of the RFP review, and Ordinance No. 93 -3, having been read by title, it was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote; Barnett absent. ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 3, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1993 budget for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of $37,265 in the General Fund for expenditure during 1993 for architectural services related to the Police Station /legal Center. 12. OTHER BUSINESS City Clerk Roberts asked Council members to consider changing the delivery of Council books on Saturday morning rather than Friday evenings due to safety concerns of those delivering the books. Mrs. Roberts requested Council members advise her of individual delivery preference, and she indicated any concerns would be addressed and special requests would be accommodated. David Hussell, Streets & Traffic Operations Manager, reported on pothole repair indicating there are a number in the streets and probably more will appear due to the severe I/ weather conditions. He outlined the current work schedule which will continue until the situation is under control. Answering Council Member Beauchamp's question regarding the preparation for the cold patch repair process, Mr. Hussell described the procedure and explained it is used to temporarily repair the potholes until permanent repairs can be done in the spring and summer. He announced the telephone number for citizens to report potholes. Answering 4 122 JANUARY 26, 1993 an inquiry from Council Member Sims regarding ice removal, Mr. Hussell explained the graders are out working on this problem. Mayor Berndt passed on a compliment from a citizen who noticed the excellent job the snow removal crew has done. Council Member Buchanan commented on the long, hard hours the crew has put in to keep the streets clear. Bob Shampine, Code Administration Manager, gave a report on abandoned signs. Some time ago, the question was raised by a concerned citizen to remove the signs. According to Council direction last October, Mr. Shampine explained, since there was a conflict in the Sign Code and zoning Ordinance, he was to wait six months. Council Member Brado commented on the possibility of a new sign ordinance coming in the near future. Mayor Berndt indicated a letter should be drafted to the concerned citizen on behalf of the Council explaining this situation. Mr. Shampine also reported that there are 27 Adult Family Homes in the City with the number of persons ranging from one to six, averaging 3 1/2 persons per residence. Mr. Shampine explained the City does not have any jurisdiction in these homes whatsoever. After discussion among Council members regarding the safety of these people in the Adult Family Homes, it was decided to speak to area Legislators regarding State law that permits adult family homes in R -1 zone without any review by the City or neighbors. Staff was directed to research the possibility of requiring a business license for Adult Family Homes. Another issue discussed by Council members was enforcing refuse cleanups which is presently being done by the City, the County, and the Health District. There was a consensus to discuss it further with the County and the Health District. Mayor Berndt reported on the status of the preparations for the upcoming joint City /County workshop. Council Member Sims suggested the list of joint issues created approximately a year and half ago should be looked at during this workshop even though some of the issues have been accomplished. He requested that this list be available for review by Council members in order to determine whether 5 123 JANUARY 26,_,1993 there are any changes to be made. Mayor Berndt suggested March 30th as the date of the workshop. Information Items: Items of information supplied to Council were: Letter from U. S. HUD regarding the City's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy Annual Plan for 1993. 1/13/93; Memorandum from Senior Project Planner regarding Commute Trip Reduction Workshop Scheduled for 2/3/93; Memorandum from Senior Project Planner regarding YCTV Live Call -in Program for Metro / Citizen Participation Element: "Looking Forward: Planning Yakima's Future ". 1/21/93; Agenda for January 28, 1993 Hearing Examiner meeting; Focus 2010, Answers to the Most Commonly asked Questions about GMA in Yakima County (Report to YVCOG); and Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as of January 26, 1993. 13. ADJOURNMENT It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote; Barnett absent. The meeting was adjourned at 2:55 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: , I ; L . I lI / 1 I,l/,.l, OiNCIi MEMBER (11✓ DATE AV L `� f` /1/7-1/43 COUNCIL MEMB " DATE ATTEST: Ke (;21 CITY CLERK MAYOR MINUTES PREPARED BY DEPUTY CITY CLERK SKOVALD. 6